Career Placement Coordinator

ANEW • SeaTac, WA

2d • $33 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

ANEW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers, aiming to diversify industries. The Career Placement & Alumni Coordinator ensures graduates successfully transition into employment, registered apprenticeships, and long-term career opportunities. This role manages the graduate placement and retention strategy, striving for a 60% placement rate and supporting graduates for up to 24 months post-graduation. The coordinator acts as the primary link between graduates and employers, contractors, unions, and workforce partners, actively developing opportunities, preparing graduates, identifying barriers, and coordinating interventions. Additionally, the role leads the ANEW Alumni Group to foster a supportive community for career advancement.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years working in job development, career placement services, or closely related field.
• Commitment to DEI values and understanding of equity and social justice principles and how they can be applied internally and in the field.
• Effective and efficient interpersonal communication with diverse stakeholders (i.e. students, employers, educators, and administrators).
• Intermediate level computer, application, and MS 365 experience.
• Multi-tasking and effective organization of time and tasks.
• Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit.
• Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects.
• Experience in working with collaborative partnerships.
• Knowledge of effective student case management and management of case loads.
• Valid Driver’s license, and proof of insurability.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening and/or weekend when necessary.
• Must provide documents that verify identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful placement and retention of ANEW program graduates into family wage careers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry partners including labor unions, large and small companies, public entities, and other organizations that could offer high-wage career opportunities.
• Assist department heads in understanding and meeting placement goals of funders.
• Develop new and oversee established professional networking and retention events like career fairs and speed mentoring.
• Teach clients how to successfully job hunt.
• Enter data into internal systems.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, unions, workforce agencies, and industry stakeholders to create work-based learning, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities for program participants.
• Conduct employer outreach and business development activities to identify placement opportunities aligned with participants' career interests, skills, and training pathways.
• Match participants with appropriate job, internship, apprenticeship, and training opportunities based on career goals, qualifications, and employer requirements.
• Outreach and network with potential employers in occupational fields related to ANEW training programs including attending events, making cold calls, visiting companies, walking on to construction job sites, attending in-person meetings.
• Coordinate student placement activities, including referrals, interviews, onboarding, and transition into employment or registered apprenticeship programs.
• Provide career coaching, job readiness support, and employment guidance to participants throughout the placement process.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain regular contact with employers and participants to ensure successful employment outcomes and job retention.
• Manage and engage the program alumni network by maintaining communication, facilitating peer support, sharing career advancement opportunities, and organizing alumni events.
• Track alumni employment status, wage progression, credential attainment, and career advancement outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate participant, placement, retention, and performance data in accordance with grant, funding, and organizational requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely reports on program outcomes, employer engagement activities, placements, retention rates, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain participant records and ensure compliance with program policies, funding requirements, and data management standards.
• Collaborate with program staff, instructors, case managers, and workforce partners to support participant success and program goals.
• Submit regular and annual reporting on client placement rates, retention rates, and employer engagement activities.
• Research labor market trends and industry workforce needs to identify emerging employment opportunities for participants.
• Promote participant success stories and program outcomes to strengthen employer partnerships and support program growth.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating placement, retention, and alumni engagement strategies to enhance program effectiveness.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (if position is more than 30 hours per week).
• Basic life insurance.
• Vacation.
• Sick leave.
• Holiday pay.
• 4% match to a 401k after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed