Economic Development Coordinator Jobs in Florida

TITLE: Workforce Development Coordinator - Teen Center

DEPARTMENT:                Operations

REPORTS TO:                 Unit Director

CLASSIFICATION:          Hourly, Non-Exempt

PAY: $19/hr.

POSITION SUMMARY:     

The Workforce Development Coordinator works closely with our Members to develop their passion and interest in the trade programs offered and manage the workforce development opportunities for the Citi Teen Center. This position will create, plan, develop, manage, and supervise the workforce development program for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (BGCNF). In partnership with community-based organizations and private-sector employers, the Workforce Development Coordinator will work to enhance employment opportunities for members. 

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Executing dynamic recruitment strategies in collaboration with the Culinary Program Manager and other team members to attract Teens from the community and external partners
• Developing and maintaining employer relationships in the Jacksonville area
• Facilitating job readiness preparation training, including but not limited to creating resumes, interviewing prep, and independent job search techniques
• Researching and developing industry knowledge in Culinary Arts and other Service Industry professions offered at the Teen Center.  
• Conducting employment assessments to determine candidates’ job readiness level;
• Following up with participants regarding job interviews and employment status 
• Obtaining verification documents from employers and/or participants upon placement promptly and using data regularly to manage performance
• Researching and developing industry knowledge in the offered service occupations to ensure effective training for members' career goals
• Other tasks as assigned by the Unit Director 

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience working with the youth population, including lower-income youth
• Commitment to helping social empowerment and economic development
• Genuine passion for workforce development is essential, although advanced knowledge on topics may be learned on the job
• Member focus and adaptability to different personality types and age groups
• Independent self-starter with strong teamwork abilities, 
• Flexibility in working towards the larger mission of BGCNF, as this may involve a lot of experimentation in approaches to working with members and referrals to other programs

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience working with youth 
• Prior workshop and presentation experience
• Prior work experience working with low-income communities is helpful

SKILLS 

• Communication Skills:  Informing, Presenting, Writing
• Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing, Fact Finding, Innovating, Judgment, Problem-Solving, Systemic Thinking
• Developing Organizational Talent: Performance Management, Staff Development
• Leadership Skills: Influencing
• Personal Initiative Skills: Contributing to a Positive Work Environment, Organizational Awareness
• Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring, Recruitment, and Strategic Planning
• Quality Skills: Using Meaningful Measurements
• Relationship Skills: Conflict Management, Networking, Relationship Building, Teamwork
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Skills: Fostering Organizational Wellness, supporting a safe environment

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of the work time is conducted inside the office setting.  Some travel between Clubs is required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as mandated by Florida Statute 435.12. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Applicant Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/