Employment Coordinator

MONROE HARDING Inc. • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Employment Coordinator plays a key role in supporting young adults (ages 16-26) as they prepare for, secure, and maintain employment. Through a trauma informed approach, this position blends group facilitation, one-one-one coaching, employer engagement, and case management within a supportive, team-based Resource Center environment. You will build relationships, teach workforce readiness skills, and connect young people to real-world opportunities that align with their goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, employment services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Creative problem solving
• Client-centered mindset
• Patient yet persistent approach
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Confidence facilitating small groups
• Ability to recruit and develop employer partnerships
• Minimum of 2 years facilitating group training or workforce programs
• Proven experience working with youth and young adults ages 16-26
• Established knowledge of employment and training programs to include interviewing techniques, vocational and employment related assessments, and use of labor market information to connect participants to jobs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit young adults to participate in the Work Readiness Programs
• Facilitate ongoing curricula and in person group classes and learning cohorts (including flexible scheduling to meet participant needs).
• Provide individualized coaching following the classroom experience by meeting with clients each week.
• Help participants build a professional career portfolio and set realistic employment goals.
• Arrange informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and employers.
• Support young adults in securing and maintaining employment aligned with their aspirations.
• Provide referrals to community resources addressing barriers such as housing, transportation, food, and childcare.
• Encourage and assist clients with SNAP Employment & Training enrollment and participation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case documentation and enter timely case notes.
• Collaborate with partners to monitor progress and celebrate successes.
• Partner with colleagues to plan and implement special programming including job fairs, resource fairs, enrichment activities, and seasonal events.
• Contribute to a welcoming, supportive environment for all youth who enter the Resource Center.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available (90-100% coverage paid by Monroe Harding for the employee)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Generous paid time off package
• 401k (Monroe Harding will match up to 4%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time