Marin Career Pathways Coordinator

Conservation Corps North Bay • San Rafael, CA

4d • 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 Marin Career Pathways Coordinator supervises staff and oversees implementation of the Career Pathways Program at CCNB’s Marin County site. As a member of one of CCNB’s three programming departments, the San Rafael Career Pathways Coordinator leads career preparation programs, connections to community resources, job placement assistance, and corpsmember recruitment activities. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with funding and certification requirements. In addition, the Marin Career Pathways Coordinator also plays an active role on organization-wide projects and oversees the coaching and training of 1-2 Career Pathways Associates to ensure corpsmembers successfully complete CCNB’s job training program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, education, social work, public policy, education, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Two years of professional experience working with teenagers or young adults
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of program stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Prior experience using Salesforce a plus.
• Experience in creating educational modules, lessons, and trainings
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish, and willingness to do so
• Excellent prioritization, organizational and administrative skills; attention to detail in managing recordkeeping and tracking outcomes
• Experience supervising or mentoring young adults from a variety of backgrounds, especially those experiencing social, economic, and educational disadvantages
• Experience in career development, including supportive services and job placement assistance for individuals with barriers to employment
• Familiarity with local education institutions, training programs, and community services
• Experience in community outreach
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent prioritization, organizational and administrative skills; attention to detail in managing recordkeeping and tracking outcomes
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish is a plus
• 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the successful implementation of Career Pathways department activities in Marin County
• Supervise, train, and oversee Career Pathways Associate(s)
• Track and control program expenses in accordance with plans communicated by the Career Pathways Manager
• 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
• Communicate regularly with teachers from John Muir Charter School (CCNB’s onsite high school) to track corpsmembers’ academic progress and discuss individual development needs.
• Ensure all CCNB policies and procedures are followed
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of career preparation programs for Marin County corpsmembers, including group workshops, internal and external trainings, and individualized coaching and support
• Collaborate with the Career Pathways Manager and Sonoma Career Pathways Coordinator to create and manage an annual workshop schedule that complies with CCC requirements.
• Plan and organize career preparation workshops that meet certification requirements and prepare corpsmembers to enter the workforce.
• Develop appropriate curriculum to introduce corpsmembers to career options, teach successful workplace readiness, and enhance job search skills.
• Collaborate with Career Pathways Associates to lead career preparation workshops each week
• Guide and oversee Career Pathways Associates in providing one-on-one guidance to corpsmembers.
• Ensure that all one-on-one meetings are recorded in Salesforce and documentation related to one-on-one guidance is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly follow-up communications with corpsmember alums.
• Ensure that all documentation of follow up meetings is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements.
• Coordinate the implementation of CCNB’s LevelUp program for corpsmember development in Marin County
• Coordinate and ensure 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
• Liaise with teachers from John Muir Charter School (CCNB’s onsite high school) to track corpsmembers’ academic progress
• Collaborate with the Career Pathways Manager to stay abreast of local employment needs and trends
• When job opportunities arise, coordinate with Career Pathways Associates to identify appropriate corpsmembers, connect them with employers, and support their applications
• Organize events that prepare corpsmembers for the job application process, such as career panels, career fairs, and visits with local employers
• When directed by the Career Pathways Manager, utilize relationships with educational institutions, supportive services agencies, community groups, and other entities to recruit corpsmember applicants
• Carry out and coordinate recruitment work plans with Career Pathways Associates
• Assist the Development and Communications department in creating and updating marketing and outreach materials used in corpsmember recruitment
• Take part in corpsmember interviews and collaborate with staff from other departments to select appropriate candidates for admission to the program
• Collaborate with staff from various departments to organize corpsmember orientation schedules
• 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 corpsmember records are maintained correctly and efficiently to achieve program outcomes, grant requirements, and certifcation.
• Work closely with Career Pathways Associates to ensure quality of documentation for all corpsmembers.
• Audit corpsmember files quarterly to ensure documents are up-to-date and in compliance with state requirements.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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