Workforce Development Program Coordinator
About The Position
Make an Impact Join a mission-driven team helping veterans experiencing homelessness achieve long-term stability through meaningful employment. As a Workforce Development Coordinator, you will lead employment services, support job readiness, and build strong employer partnerships to connect veterans with career opportunities. This role is ideal for someone with experience in workforce development, career coaching, and program leadership. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of the Workforce Development program and Career Center Supervise and support Workforce Development staff to meet program goals Provide career case management to veterans facing employment barriers such as legal, educational, or health challenges Develop individualized employment plans and track client progress Maintain accurate case notes and documentation for reporting and compliance Analyze labor market data to guide clients toward viable career pathways Build and maintain relationships with employers, HR professionals, and community partners Identify job opportunities through outreach, networking, and business development activities Conduct job development including cold outreach, follow-ups, and employer engagement Facilitate job readiness training, workshops, and retention support for clients Coordinate career fairs, job clubs, and workforce programs such as on-the-job training Match clients to job opportunities and support placement into employment Prepare reports and track outcomes for workforce programs and funders Assist with proposals, budgets, and program development efforts Ensure all client files include skills assessments and employment documentation Deliver presentations to employers and community stakeholders about programs and services QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Services, or related field preferred or 4+ years of relevant experience in workforce development or employment services Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience Experience in workforce development, job placement, or career services Strong knowledge of employment resources, labor market trends, and job readiness strategies Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements Preferred Qualifications Experience working with veterans, homeless populations, or individuals with barriers to employment Experience in employer outreach, business development, or recruiting Background in workforce programs funded by Department of Labor or similar agencies Why Join U.S.VETS Opportunity to directly impact veterans’ employment and economic stability Leadership role with community and employer engagement Mission-driven organization focused on long-term outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Services, or related field preferred or 4+ years of relevant experience in workforce development or employment services
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
- Experience in workforce development, job placement, or career services
- Strong knowledge of employment resources, labor market trends, and job readiness strategies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with veterans, homeless populations, or individuals with barriers to employment
- Experience in employer outreach, business development, or recruiting
- Background in workforce programs funded by Department of Labor or similar agencies
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the Workforce Development program and Career Center
- Supervise and support Workforce Development staff to meet program goals
- Provide career case management to veterans facing employment barriers such as legal, educational, or health challenges
- Develop individualized employment plans and track client progress
- Maintain accurate case notes and documentation for reporting and compliance
- Analyze labor market data to guide clients toward viable career pathways
- Build and maintain relationships with employers, HR professionals, and community partners
- Identify job opportunities through outreach, networking, and business development activities
- Conduct job development including cold outreach, follow-ups, and employer engagement
- Facilitate job readiness training, workshops, and retention support for clients
- Coordinate career fairs, job clubs, and workforce programs such as on-the-job training
- Match clients to job opportunities and support placement into employment
- Prepare reports and track outcomes for workforce programs and funders
- Assist with proposals, budgets, and program development efforts
- Ensure all client files include skills assessments and employment documentation
- Deliver presentations to employers and community stakeholders about programs and services
Benefits
- Opportunity to directly impact veterans’ employment and economic stability
- Leadership role with community and employer engagement
- Mission-driven organization focused on long-term outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
