Employment Coordinator

Monroe Harding Inc. • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Employment Coordinator supports young adults ages 16–26 as they prepare for, secure, and maintain employment. Using a trauma-informed approach, the role combines group facilitation, individualized coaching, employer engagement, and case management in a supportive, team-based Resource Center. The coordinator builds relationships, teaches workforce-readiness skills, and connects young people with opportunities aligned with their goals.

The position also manages Monroe Harding’s entrepreneurship initiative, Monroe Gardens, a youth-powered garden that provides hands-on business and job training through producing and selling handcrafted plant and wellness goods. The coordinator oversees its current indoor nursery operations and supports the development and scaling of future entrepreneurial and social enterprise initiatives for young adults transitioning to independence.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

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 ability.
• Client-centered mindset.
• Patient yet persistent approach.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking, with business acumen.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Confidence facilitating small groups.
• Ability to recruit and develop employer and community partnerships.
• Ability to oversee Monroe Gardens operations and drive the development and implementation of new social enterprise initiatives at the Resource Center.
• At least 2 years of experience facilitating group training or workforce programs.
• Proven experience working with youth and young adults ages 16–26.
• Knowledge of employment and training programs, including interviewing techniques, vocational and employment-related assessments, and using labor market information to connect participants to jobs.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and outdoor settings.
• Ability to lift products and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders; reach, bend, kneel, and crouch; and set up tables and tents for sales events.
• Must pass a thorough background check and drug screen.
• Must complete The Diana Screen®.

Responsibilities

• Recruit young adults to participate in Work Readiness Programs.
• Facilitate ongoing curricula, in-person group classes, and learning cohorts, using flexible scheduling to meet participant needs.
• Provide individualized weekly coaching following the classroom experience.
• Help participants develop professional career portfolios and set realistic employment goals.
• Arrange informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Develop sponsorships and maintain relationships with community partners and employers in support of Monroe Gardens and other entrepreneurial projects.
• Support young adults in securing and maintaining employment with community partners aligned with their aspirations.
• Refer participants 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, up-to-date case documentation and enter timely case notes.
• Collaborate with partners to monitor participant progress and celebrate successes.
• Partner with colleagues to plan and implement job fairs, resource fairs, enrichment activities, and seasonal events.
• Contribute to a welcoming, supportive environment for youth in the Resource Center.
• Mentor participants in practical business skills and career readiness while supporting the vision and launch of future Resource Center social enterprise models.
• Manage the program budget, event setup, and sales tracking.
• Oversee day-to-day Monroe Gardens operations, including planting, harvesting, plant care and safety, and seasonal production planning.
• Maintain product and plant inventory, track lifecycles, and manage supply purchasing within a budget.
• Load, unload, and transport plants, gardening supplies, tools, tables, displays, and other enterprise-related products as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 90–100% of employee coverage paid by Monroe Harding.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off package.
• 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level