Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator will develop, establish, and facilitate the coordination of job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and other career development projects focused on demand industries and target occupations of Deep East Texas to develop a regional talent pipeline. The WBL Coordinator will focus their efforts on the development, implementation, and scaling of WBL activities to support regional education, workforce, and industry partners and make a positive impact on the regional economy. The WBL Coordinator oversees the grant activities and development of deliverables related to high-quality work-based learning. This is a grant funded position not guaranteed to continue beyond February 2025.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Development and Coordination
- Assess existing regional work-based learning programs to determine quality and support continuous improvement
- Lead planning and implementation of high-quality employer-driven work-based learning across multiple education partners
- Collaborate with industry partners to identify necessary skills and knowledge for certifications
- Research industry standards and requirements for certifications
- Develop and execute training to educators and employers to support implementation of high-quality work-based learning
- Coordinate with organizational and regional partners in the recruitment of industry partners to facilitate WBL activities
- Serve as an intermediary between Workforce Career and Education Outreach Specialists and employer partners, setting up work-based learning opportunities for eligible students
- Collaborate with Student Hireability Navigator, Vocational Rehabilitation and the workforce center staff to leverage WBL opportunities for students with barriers
Support Regional Data
- Conduct data collection on outcomes related to employer, school, and student activity
- Track and monitor the dissemination of WBL opportunities, progress of WBL opportunities, and evaluation of WBL outcomes
- Support the development and management of a CRM system to track student participants
Stakeholder Engagement Coordination
- Lead development of an employer engagement strategy for work-based learning
- Manage database of regional employer partners that facilitate work-based learning activities
- Serve as a coordination point of contact for work-based learning activities and initiatives.
Regional Communications Support
- Manage and curate content for WBL activities and other Career and Education-related programs, initiatives, and information for dissemination through website, social media, and other channels.
- Provide written and visual communications for student, parent, school, and employer outreach
General Responsibilities
- Attend Tri-Agency Regional Convener trainings and meet monthly with a statewide coach
- Assist coordination of planning meetings and partner stakeholder engagement
- Manage various administrative functions
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of current practices and innovations in WBL and apprenticeships
- Skill and ability to effectively present information to diverse groups including all levels of staff, community organizations, employers, and educators.
- Significant experience of working and communicating with employers
- Management of contracts, people, data and quality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge in the use of PC/Windows, Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Professional, Fax, Scanner, copier, and digital camera.
- Must be able to travel/transport themselves to designated sites as assigned.
- May be required to utilize a personal automobile on an agency related business requiring a current valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR LICENSES:
Candidate should possess at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in programs related to workforce development and/or project management.
Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in business, marketing, industrial or vocational education, or other related degree. Comparable experience may substitute for a degree.
AND
Valid driver’s license.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to kstubblefield@detwork.org.