Career Pathways Associate

Conservation Corps North Bay • Santa Rosa, CA

2d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Conservation Corps North Bay’s (CCNB) Career Pathways department provides support to all corpsmembers so that they can succeed at CCNB and transition into their chosen career. Career Pathways staff lead career preparation workshops, guide each corpsmember in developing an individualized career and educational plan, connect corpsmembers to community resources, facilitate job placements when corpsmembers exit the program, and support corpsmember recruitment efforts. Under the supervision of the Career Pathways Manager, the Sonoma Career Pathways Associate collaborates to implement the Career Pathways Program at CCNB’s Sonoma County site. As a member of one of CCNB’s three programming departments, the Sonoma Career Pathways Associate supports career preparation programs, connections to community resources, job placement assistance, corpsmember recruitment activities, supportive services, and events. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with funding and certification requirements. In addition, the Sonoma Career Pathways Associate also plays an active role on organization-wide projects to ensure corpsmembers successfully complete CCNB’s job training program.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in environmental studies, education, social work, public policy, education, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working with teenagers or young adults
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of program stakeholders
• Excellent prioritization, organizational and administrative skills; attention to detail in managing recordkeeping and tracking outcomes
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in creating educational modules, lessons, and trainings
• Experience supervising or mentoring young adults from a variety of backgrounds, especially those experiencing social, economic, and educational disadvantages
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license with a clean DMV record and ability to pass fingerprint clearance

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using Salesforce a plus.
• Experience in career development, including supportive services and job placement assistance, is preferred
• Experience in community outreach is preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Carry out the successful implementation of Career Pathways department activities in Sonoma County
• Create written materials for internal and external communications
• Actively collaborate as a member of the Career Pathways team to understand programming needs and undertake a variety of special projects that support department and organizational goals
• Participate in periodic new projects or committees focused on additional programming, education, supportive services, or recruitment activities
• Ensure all CCNB policies and procedures are followed
• Plan and lead the implementation of career preparation programs for Sonoma County corpsmembers, including group workshops, internal and external trainings, and individualized coaching and support
• Collaborate with other Career Pathways team members to lead career preparation workshops each week
• Provide one-on-one guidance to corpsmembers. Ensure that all documentation related to one-on-one guidance is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements.
• Conduct monthly follow-up communications with corpsmember alums. Ensure that all documentation of follow up meetings is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements.
• Implement CCNB’s LevelUp program for corpsmember development in Sonoma County
• Carry out the appropriate implementation of policies related to corpsmember performance issues and extension requests
• Utilize relationships with community service providers to refer corpsmembers for additional assistance navigating barriers such as childcare, housing, and transportation
• Periodically assist teachers from John Muir Charter School (CCNB’s onsite high school) to address student issues
• When job opportunities arise, collaborate with Career Pathways team members to identify appropriate corpsmembers, connect them with employers, and support their applications
• Assist in organizing events that prepare corpsmembers for the job application process, such as career panels, career fairs, and visits with local employers
• Monitor local job boards and share opportunities with the appropriate staff and corpsmembers
• Utilize relationships with educational institutions, supportive services agencies, community groups, and other entities to recruit corpsmember applicants
• Plan for and facilitate application workshops at community partner locations to inform young adults of corpsmember opportunities and provide assistance in completing the CCNB Corpsmember Application
• Carry out recruitment work plans in collaboration with colleagues from Career Pathways and People & Culture departments
• Assist the Development and Communications department in creating and updating marketing and outreach materials used in corpsmember recruitment
• Assist in coordination and planning of corpsmember interviews, onboarding, and orientation
• Plan and lead Career Pathways portions of corpsmember orientation
• Under direction from the Career Pathways Manager, assist in tracking and controlling grant expenses and ensuring all grant obligations are met
• Coordinate with staff from across the organization to gather, organize, synthesize, and present information required for grant reports
• Ensure CCNB meets the requirements for the Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps, including assisting with the timely and successful enrollment of corpsmembers into WIOA.
• Produce reports as needed to track SCYEC activities.
• Ensure corpsmember records are maintained correctly and efficiently to achieve program outcomes, grant requirements, and corps certification.
• Collaborate with Evaluations staff to update forms and data tracking processes to meet funding and certification requirements.
• Assist in analyzing and summarizing results for proper reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• employer sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Chiropractic care for the employee (dependents will be out of pocket)
• 403(b) plan with an employer match after one year of service
• generous PTO plan with accruals starting at 18 days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• A staff development fund is also provided to encourage skill development and growth for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree