Workforce & Education Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Workforce & Education Program Coordinator

EXEMPT: No

FULL/PART TIME: Part-time 28-32 hours per week

SALARY: $28/hour

REPORTS TO: Government & Regional Affairs Director

JOB PURPOSE:

Create robust connections between businesses and educational institutions to address critical voids within our region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Program Team (Association of WA Business, Columbia Basin College, WSU Tri-Cities and Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce) to improve the reach and efficacy of the Washington Workforce Portal.
• Build and maintain relationships with business and education partners.
• Through outreach, enroll business partners to utilize the portal to post their work-based learning opportunities.
• Through outreach, work with education institutions to provide tools to encourage students to utilize the portal.
• Coordinate the Tri-Cities Signing Day event.
• Through outreach, work with businesses to connect to graduating seniors.
• Through outreach, work with education institutions to match students to with employers.
• Effectively communicate workforce and education programs to chamber members and the broader region.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to operate in a collaborative, performance- based culture. In addition, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Makes efficient use of time, money, people, and other resources to accomplish the organization's goals
• Innovative thinker who thrives in an environment of continuous improvement
• Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
• Actively shows responsibility, reliability, and trustworthiness
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Flexibility and a willingness to accept new assignments and challenges

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Two years of progressive experience and responsibility in related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally need to lift at least 20 pounds
• Frequent need for oral, written, and auditory communication
• Frequent repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Occasional need for travel
• Ability to work in fast paced and/or sometimes stressful situations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical office environment conditions and noise levels. Regularly scheduled to work 32 hours per week, may be required to work more than 32 hours per week to meet deadlines, complete assignments, or attend meetings and events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Kennewick, WA 99336 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kennewick, WA 99336: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person