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Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida lists this WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - ED WHITE HIGH SCHOOL opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Workforce Development Coordinator - Ed White High School
The Workforce Development Coordinator works closely with our members to develop their passion and interest in the trade programs offered and manages the workforce development opportunities for the Ed White High School. This position will create, plan, develop, manage, and supervise the workforce development program for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF). In partnership with community-based organizations and private-sector employers, the Workforce Development Coordinator will work to enhance employment opportunities for members.
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)
Executing dynamic recruitment strategies to attract Teens from the community and external partners
Developing and maintaining employer relationships in the Jacksonville area
Facilitating job readiness preparation training, including but not limited to creating resumes, interviewing prep, and independent job search techniques
Researching and developing industry knowledge in Service Industry professions offered at the Teen Center.
Conducting employment assessments to determine candidates' job readiness level
Following up with participants regarding job interviews and employment status
Obtaining verification documents from employers and/or participants upon placement promptly and using data regularly to manage performance
Researching and developing industry knowledge in the offered service occupations to ensure effective training for members' career goals
Other tasks as assigned by the Unit Director
Experience
Proven experience working with the youth population, including lower-income youth
Commitment to helping social empowerment and economic development
Genuine passion for workforce development is essential, although advanced knowledge on topics may be learned on the job
Member focus and adaptability to different personality types and age groups
Independent self-starter with strong teamwork abilities
Flexibility in working towards the larger mission of BGCNF, as this may involve a lot of experimentation in approaches to working with members and referrals to other programs
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Prior experience working with youth
Prior workshop and presentation experience
Prior work experience working with low-income communities is helpful
Skills
Communication Skills: Informing, Presenting, Writing
Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Fact Finding, Innovating, Judgment, Problem-Solving, Systemic Thinking
Developing Organizational Talent: Performance Management, Staff Development
Leadership Skills: Influencing
Personal Initiative Skills: Contributing to a Positive Work Environment, Organizational Awareness
Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring, Recruitment, and Strategic Planning
Quality Skills: Using Meaningful Measurements
Relationship Skills: Conflict Management, Networking, Relationship Building, Teamwork
Safety, Health, and Environmental Skills: Fostering Organizational Wellness, supporting a safe environment
The majority of the work time is conducted inside the office setting. Some travel between Clubs is required.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Maintain a high energy level.
Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
Who can apply
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