Employment Coordinator

Kitchens for Good•San Diego, CA

3h•$26 - $33

About The Position

The Employment Coordinator is pivotal in connecting individuals in our Apprenticeship programs with meaningful employment opportunities in the hospitality sector to ensure successful completion of the on-the-job training (OJT) portion of their apprenticeship. The Employment Coordinator works one-on-one with Apprentices to support them in securing employment, leveraging relationships with KFG Employer Partners, and providing guidance on job search techniques.

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
2+ years of experience in workforce development or job training, job placement, adult education, adult literacy
Proficient experience and knowledge in Microsoft office 365 programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, One Drive, and Share Point)
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking and be able to communicate ideas and feedback professionally and concisely in individual and group settings.
Customer/client-focused, with the ability to relate to, empathize with, and support individuals from diverse backgrounds using a trauma-informed approach.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and work effectively in a team.
Self-motivated and results driven.
Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
Adaptable, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities, environments, and program needs.
Well-developed organizational skills together with ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and timeframes.
Ability to multitask and work independently.

Nice To Haves

2+ years in Hospitality Industry preferred
Familiarity with workforce development programs that serve individuals with barriers to employment and industry trends in the food service and hospitality industry
Relevant lived experience (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

Work directly with Apprentices and their Career Services Coordinators and Chef Instructors to understand apprentice skill sets and criteria for pathways and job placement.
Assist in and teach established career readiness classes. Classes include but are not limited to: resume building, job search 101, career pathways, and employee rights.
Provide Apprentices with support on self-guided job search techniques, such as assistance with job applications and interview preparation, and assist apprentices with finding job opportunities that fit their skills, job readiness, and work style. As needed, provide support to alumni in identifying and securing employment opportunities.
Coordinate a weekly Job Club for job-seeking apprentices, collaborating with the designated Career Services Coordinators and overseeing volunteers.
Compile weekly job leads based on job seeker data and industry trends.
Work with Career Services Coordinators to match Apprentices with job openings with KFG Employer Network based on Apprentice skill set and job site work environment.
Schedule and facilitate interviews and hiring events with Employer Partners and facilitate job offers and Handbook agreements.
Interface between the KFG Workforce Development Manager, Employer, and Apprentice to ensure expectations are met.
Coordinate and attend visits to Apprentice job sites.
Author and distribute quarterly Employer Network Newsletter.
Collaborate with Career Service Coordinators to ensure that Apprentices get additional training as needed to succeed in their job.
Collaborate with Career Services Coordinators and culinary instructors to gather feedback on apprentice skill development and readiness at the end of initial training to identify Transitional Employment candidates.
Facilitate onboarding, scheduling and timecards, and offboarding for Transitional Employment opportunities. Coordinate collaborative meetings to monitor apprentice performance and skill development.
In collaboration with the program team, support key performance outcomes, including completion of initial training, job placement and retention, and program completion.
Maintain accurate records in our applicant tracking and CRM system.
Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned.