Work Based Learning Coordinator

our Program • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Work Based Learning Coordinator establishes and supports work-based learning sites by working with Center staff, employers, organized labor, and the community. The Coordinator plans activities that bring together employers, educators, trainees, and Center staff to support the School to Career/Work-based Learning program, and develops work-site opportunities that align trainees’ training capabilities and needs with employer requirements.

The role serves as a liaison among the Center, work sites, employers, schools, the military, and Career Development departments. It also promotes the program to potential employers and the community, supports public outreach, and maintains relationships with state and local elected officials. The Coordinator schedules and transports trainees to work sites, monitors their progress, counsels them on evaluations, and may substitute teach so vocational instructors can visit work sites.

The position is based at Pittsburgh Job Corps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The stated annual salary is $44,000. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and successfully completing a nationwide criminal background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of professional experience working with youth.
• Two years of experience in marketing, sales, or counseling-related areas.
• Valid state driver’s license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Center staff, employers, organized labor, and the community to establish positive work-based learning sites.
• Plan and coordinate activities involving employers, educators, trainees, and Center staff to support the School to Career/Work-based Learning program.
• Generate work-site opportunities that match trainees’ training capabilities and needs with employers’ requirements.
• Escort potential employers on Center tours and serve as a guest speaker on and off Center to promote the School to Career program.
• Serve as liaison between the Center and work sites, employers, schools, and the military.
• Liaise with Career Development departments to monitor coordination of Center academic and vocational training with work-site learning.
• Oversee establishment of Industry Councils and the Community Relations Council.
• Maintain relationships with state and local elected officials to support a positive public image for the Center and Job Corps program.
• Coordinate public outreach efforts with the National Job Corps Association as required.
• Schedule and transport trainees to work sites, visit sites to monitor trainee progress, and counsel trainees on evaluations.
• Serve as a substitute teacher to allow vocational instructors to visit work sites periodically.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• PTO Exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time