Workforce Readiness Navigator

Project for Pride in Living • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Project for Pride in Living (PPL), a nonprofit focused on helping low-income individuals and families become self-reliant through integrated housing, employment, and education services, is seeking a community-centered Career Navigator. The role supports adult learners as they explore education, training, and employment opportunities. Through individualized coaching and case management, the Navigator helps participants build career readiness through high school completion, industry credentials, apprenticeships, career pathways, and postsecondary education. The position is suited to a strong communicator and relationship-builder who is passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful career goals.

The Navigator provides individualized participant support, manages an active caseload, and works with internal teams and external community, education, and employer partners. The role also contributes to program design, procedures, recruitment, and the coordination of resources and opportunities for participants.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation skills, including working with individuals, small groups, and workshops.
• Strong knowledge of postsecondary enrollment procedures and paid apprenticeship opportunities.
• Strong computer and database skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, and Zoom.
• BA/BS degree in a related field; additional experience may substitute for education.
• At least 2 years of experience in direct service, specifically postsecondary counseling, employment services, nonprofit work, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one case management, including weekly calls and/or face-to-face meetings.
• Manage an active caseload from participant enrollment through program activities and exit.
• Work with external partners, including nonprofits, colleges, universities, and unions, to gather and present information relevant to participants’ career paths.
• Conduct intakes, orientations, and/or informational sessions for potential participants.
• Contribute to creative program design and provide regular program status updates.
• Work with internal teams to create and refine procedures and processes that benefit participants.
• Network and collaborate with employer and community partners to identify and secure resources, critical information, training, and employment opportunities for participants.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment to promote PPL education and career readiness services.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• HSA or FSA options.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Summer half-day Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment.
• Work that makes a real and lasting impact on families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level