Workforce Development Coordinator / Manager

SCOPE Responsible for the full range of work related to workforce development including training, talent attraction, talent pipeline development, and more. This position may be filled at either the Coordinator or Manager level depending on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated ability to lead workforce initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implement a proactive company outreach program to identify and assess critical workforce needs, in coordination with broader R&E outreach activities, and develop relationships with human resource points of contact at businesses. Analyze company and industry information and news to identify workforce trends and challenges. Build collaborative relationships with workforce and education institutions and partners, staffing agencies, industry groups, economic development agencies, and other relevant groups and organizations. This includes the local school districts, career and technical schools, and regional institutions of higher education and specialized training. Lead, coordinate and/or broker solutions to Crawford County workforce challenges with relevant partners. Assist with the creation and implementation of new and innovative workforce-related programs and services to meet business needs. Provide information and/or make presentations on workforce development issues, programs, services, and plans, including YouScience. Represent the Crawford Partnership in public forums on workforce development, by making public presentations and communicating with stakeholders on issues. Prepare regular activity reports on project involvement and outcomes. Assist with the development and maintenance of data systems to identify and track projects and trends related to workforce development, hiring trends in the business community. Be familiar with the existing inventory of available workforce, education, and training programs and services and human resource assets. Assemble, maintain, and promote information on workforce resources, grants, and projects. Monitor legislation and regulations relating to workforce development, and report findings to the appropriate impacted parties. Respond to requests for information for workforce development purposes. Actively participate in, and support the activities of, the Area 10 Richland-Crawford Workforce Development Board, including effectively collaborating the Workforce Development Director and serving as a liaison with Crawford County businesses.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Arrive at all functions & committee meetings punctually. Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as directed. Assist with public relations as requested. Keep the Executive Director apprised of information relating to the Crawford Partnership and the business community. Support the Crawford Partnership on events and programs as directed. Performs additional duties as instructed and assigned by the Executive Director.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person