Workforce Development Specialist

Children's Hospital Boston•Boston, MA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Workforce Development & Training department is dedicated to creating and advancing career pathways for community members, youth, and incumbent workers. Grounded in a commitment to equity, the team works to expand access to healthcare careers and support individuals in achieving long-term success. The Workforce Development Specialist will play a central role in delivering programs that advance career pathways for diverse populations. This position is ideal for someone passionate about workforce equity, career coaching, and program coordination. This hybrid role requires flexibility for both in-office work and field-based activities. This is a two-year, grant-funded position.

Requirements

Associate's degree with at least two years of related experience required; Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience in Workforce Development or HR preferred.
Demonstrated passion for workforce development and commitment to equity in access to healthcare careers.
Strong training, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience recruiting and engaging diverse audiences
Collaborative and team-oriented, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Skilled in program coordination, logistics planning, and managing timelines across multiple programs.
Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to support participant performance, development, and retention.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication tailored to various audiences.

Nice To Haves

familiarity with BrassRing ATS is a plus.

Responsibilities

Implement career development programs aligned with Workforce Development strategies.
Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, onboarding, and evaluation activities.
Monitor program performance and participant outcomes; propose and support continuous improvement ideas.
Attend in-person events to support Workforce Development programming and mission-aligned activities.
Execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse candidates to career pathway programs, including attending recruitment and promotional events.
Lead program onboarding and orientation in partnership with HR and hiring managers.
Provide guidance and coaching to program participants through training, employment preparation, and post-program job search support.
Maintain engagement with program alumni to track progress and provide ongoing job placement assistance.
Support outreach efforts with educational and community partners; schedule and facilitate information sessions to build applicant interest.
Set expectations for applicant pools and provide updates on candidate progress.
Communicate feedback on trainee performance to appropriate stakeholders.
Collect and maintain program data according to established processes and standards.
Share success stories and impact narratives to highlight program outcomes and enhance visibility.
Develop program materials, outreach content, and participant communications in alignment with brand guidelines.
Maintain an updated program presence on internal and external platforms.