Career Commons Coordinator

EO • Abingdon, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

EO is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as a Career Commons Coordinator. As the Coordinator, you will provide hands-on career learning experiences for youth of all ages, creating a unique and impactful approach to career exploration. In this role, you interact with co-workers, school district representatives, volunteers, and students to ensure students have an engaging learning experience in Career Commons.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Listen carefully and interpret what is being asked/said by students and teachers
• Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time
• Work independently to complete projects/tasks
• Solve problems quickly and effectively
• Establish and maintain excellent rapport with co-workers, students, teachers, and volunteers
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Conduct positive interactions with educators, students and parents
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• High energy, outgoing personality and approachable positive attitude
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in an educational setting (early childhood, elementary, middle, and/or high school)
• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited two or four year college or university in education, early childhood development, or child development
• 2 - 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Have a clear understanding of all the partners in the Career Commons and understand the learning activities in their learning lab
• Lead learning lab activities with students to facilitate learning and career exploration
• Understand the EO student engagement strategy for all education and emerging workforce programing
• Work with the entire workforce innovation team to prioritize and balance the needs of educators, employers, and volunteers, to provide excellent learning experiences for students
• Understand and abide by the Career Commons and EO standards of operation to support educational partners and students visiting Career Commons.
• Collect data and testimonials from educators/students during visits to Career Commons to enhance student experiences and support reporting on program impact and outcome reporting
• Work with the entire workforce innovation team to maintain a clean, organized educational setting in Career Commons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED