Workforce & Education Coordinator
About The Position
The Workforce & Education Coordinator plays a hands-on role in implementing regional workforce and education initiatives, with a focus on grant-funded career preparation and work-based learning programs. The position coordinates program logistics across regional school districts, manages communications with education and industry partners, and supports workshops, career guidance initiatives, and regional events. The coordinator also manages program resources, maintains participation and outcome records, supports state reporting and grant accountability, and coordinates feedback collection. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of designated grant and partner funding; if funding changes or ends, the organization may modify, reassign, or eliminate the position in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–3 years of experience coordinating program implementation, event logistics, or multi-stakeholder project communications.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Comfort using virtual communication platforms and database tools.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for educators, students, and corporate partners.
- Strong organizational skills, task follow-through, timeline management, and logistical accuracy.
- Ability to turn strategic direction into actionable plans, checklists, and operational workflows.
- Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative approach to community partnerships and regional workforce goals.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with K-12 education processes, career guidance concepts, or work-based learning structures.
Responsibilities
- Drive the rollout of grant-funded career preparation and work-based learning programs across regional school districts.
- Manage operational and on-site logistics for professional development workshops, student career showcases, and partner meetings, including venue setup, run-of-show logistics, registration, and participant coordination.
- Schedule, deliver, and support the use of classroom resources, workshop materials, and career decision-making toolkits at local schools and guidance teams.
- Serve as a proactive contact for school district staff, career specialists, work-based learning coordinators, and industry partners.
- Draft and distribute program updates, event invitations, logistical briefings, and instructional materials.
- Maintain working relationships with area schools, colleges, and regional employer partners through follow-up and responsive support.
- Gather and maintain records of program participation, event attendance, and work-based learning outcomes.
- Input and monitor project data in designated systems to support state-level reporting and grant accountability.
- Coordinate the distribution and collection of program evaluation surveys from participants and educators.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
