Regional Coordinator-Athens

Georgia Department of Revenue•Athens, GA

About The Position

The Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Workforce Development leads WorkSource Georgia, the state workforce development system, and administers federal workforce development programs connecting talent to opportunity. The Regional Coordinator supports local and regional businesses in high-demand industries by developing talent pipelines to recruit, hire, and retain Georgia’s workforce. The role assists existing and new Georgia businesses in expanding their workforce to promote job creation and economic growth within the region. The position requires residence in the region or willingness to relocate there at personal expense. Employment is conditional on completing a background investigation. Federal law requires verification of identity and eligibility before employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related work experience, or an associate’s degree in a related field and four years of related work experience.
Must reside in the region or be willing to relocate to the region at personal expense.
Time and task management skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs.
Organizational skills.
Project management skills.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal relations and customer service skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal workforce development programs, such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Experience in state or local economic development and/or workforce development.
Experience delivering group presentations.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Experience in sales, targeted outreach, or similar areas.
Recent experience or knowledge of local employment and training service delivery systems.
Experience working with collaborative partners.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain knowledge of WorkSource Georgia workforce recruitment programs, business services, state and regional labor market information, and external business and economic development resources.
Build and maintain working relationships with local businesses and industry partners, economic development organizations, and state and local government partners.
Serve as a lead point of contact for businesses in high-demand industries seeking to recruit and hire Georgia workers.
Promote and market WorkSource Georgia services and attract new business clients while retaining existing clients seeking recruitment services.
Identify and attend local and regional events, conferences, and trade shows, including exhibitor opportunities, to generate new business clients.
Coordinate services and action plans across TCSG and the Office of Workforce Development, collaborating with internal partners to address business client needs.
Develop and deliver presentations and facilitate workshops for specific audiences.
Develop and implement regional promotional strategies to increase WorkSource Georgia’s visibility and brand awareness.
Provide direction, support, and training to assigned Business Service Recruiter(s).
Document activities in the internal CRM system and assist with individual and team performance reporting.
Lead and support regional and team events for businesses, including workshops, job fairs, and hiring events.
Attend and participate in local and regional board meetings and activities.