Career Advisor - RESEA

Career Team • McKinney, TX

22d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is seeking a RESEA Career Advisor responsible for raising community awareness of Workforce programs administered through Workforce Solutions Job Center. This role involves successful recruitment of program participants and educating the public about Workforce Development and services. The RESEA Career Advisor will primarily work in the community, building strategic relationships, conducting outreach activities, and recruiting program participants. A strong understanding of the local community, its diverse population, culture, and resources is essential. This is an on-site position, working closely with the Program Director and Marketing Department. The RESEA Career Advisor is an integral part of the team, assisting in the mission of accelerating the human condition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge of employment and training programs administered through the public Workforce system
• Knowledge and experience of social media platforms
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals
• Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills, and communication skills, both oral and written required
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Experience in video production, marketing, and development of print materials is preferred.
• Bilingual Preferred
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, NCP, and Youth workforce development contracts/programs
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones
• Engage and recruit participants at community events
• Assist in developing and supporting outreach and recruitment plans utilizing virtual technology
• Researching and coordinating for hiring events, employer services, and assisting with event planning such as coordinating supplies, staffing, and facility needs
• Create outreach and collateral materials, including flyers, brochures, press releases, presentations, and advertisements to market the program and recruit participants
• Work with the Marketing Department to implement social media, public relations, and advertising campaigns for the program in conjunction with organizational objectives
• Assist with participant screening and enrollment process
• Keep accurate records of follow-up with all referrals and interested participants
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as program needs require minimal travel and evenings
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

Benefits

• 401k with a generous employer match
• medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
• disability insurance
• supplemental insurance
• paid holidays and paid time off, offered on an accrual basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level