WI Program Coordinator

EO•Abingdon, VA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Innovation (WI) Program Coordinator will provide hands-on career learning experiences for youth of all ages, creating a unique and impactful approach to career exploration. The Coordinator will interact with co-workers, school district representatives, volunteers, and students to ensure students have an engaging learning experience in Career Commons. The WI Program Coordinator will assist the Program Manager with curriculum development, assist with iterating the activities in Career Commons, and make sure activities align with K-12 learning goals and requirements. This role requires quick learning, effective teamwork, and strong communication skills to collaborate with both internal teams and community members.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
Ability to listen carefully and interpret what is being asked/said by students and teachers
Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time
Ability to work independently to complete the project/task
Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively
Ability to establish excellent rapport with co-workers, students, teachers, and volunteers
Exhibit a professional manner and appearance
Ability to have positive interactions with educators, students and parents
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
High energy, outgoing personality and approachable positive attitude
Ability to research and interpret K-12 learning requirements and standards
Commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of all organizational and partner information Strong organization, time management, accuracy, and productivity/prioritization skills
Excellent critical thinking, analytical skills, and judgment required
Self-starter and detail-oriented
High level of trust, integrity, and ethics
Understanding and experience in a variety of computer applications, including use of the internet and Microsoft Office products
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Reliable high-speed home internet
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university
Must demonstrate ability to learn quickly

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a government, educational, nonprofit, or social service organization preferred
2 - 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Program Manager to facilitate grant work plans, complete project reports, coordinate initiative efforts and activities
Work with the entire education and emerging workforce team to prioritize and balance the needs of educators, employers, and volunteers, to provide excellent learning experiences for students
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the project and its budget and how it fits into the portfolio of EO grants and projects
Train part-time WI Program Coordinators
Coordinate all school outreach, including scheduling, visit logistics, and invoicing
Serve as lead planner for summer programming in Career Commons
Communicate and collaborate in multiple ways with the program team, EO staff, community partners, and funders
Understand and abide by the Career Commons and EO standards of operation to support educational partners and students visiting Career Commons.
Collect data and testimonials from educators/students during visits to Career Commons to enhance student experiences and support reporting on program impact and outcome reporting
Serve as social media liaison for Career Commons, providing content for EO social media channels that aligns with outreach and engagement priorities
Maintain pertinent personal professional development for role
Have a clear understanding of all the partners in the Career Commons and understand the learning activities in their booth
Lead booth activities with students to facilitate learning and career exploration
Understand the EO student engagement strategy for all education and emerging workforce programing