Education & Workforce Outreach Specialist

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Perkins (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's Higher Education Department seeks an Education & Workforce Technician to support education services, workforce development, and community outreach. You will assist with program applications, maintain participant files, and coordinate events such as college fairs and youth programs.

Responsibilities include delivering information and resources from library and online databases, preparing documents in Microsoft 365, and collaborating with tribal partners while

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Minimum two years of educational, social services, or workforce development experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable graphic design software preferred.
• CPR certification preferred; employees who are not currently certified must obtain and maintain CPR certification within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist department staff in planning, implementing, and coordinating events (college fairs, job fairs, Summer Youth Work Program, youth groups, awards ceremonies, JPT outreach).
• Execute retention strategies to strengthen relationships with external organizations and community partners.
• Provide clients with education and technical assistance using library resources and online databases.
• Help program applicants with applications and program requirements.
• Attend group meetings to share information regarding department programs.
• Assist individuals with strategies for academic, workforce, and personal outcomes.
• Prepare official correspondence and data collection using Microsoft 365; create Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and Word/Adobe documents for staff and partners.
• Collect, track, and maintain participant data and program files per reporting guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding participant information and program records.
• Track and follow up on reporting milestones, inventory, scheduling, and other duties to support grant compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diverse populations

Strong communication

Discretion and diplomacy

Organization and multitasking

Active listening

Independent work

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Evening/weekend flexibility

Valid driver's license

Vehicle operation

Education

Associate Degree

2 years related experience in education/social services/workforce development

Adobe Creative Cloud experience or similar software

CPR certification preferred; obtain within 3 months

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's Higher Education Department seeks an Education & Workforce Technician to support education services, workforce development, and community outreach. You will assist with program applications, maintain participant files, and coordinate events such as college fairs and youth programs.

Responsibilities include delivering information and resources from library and online databases, preparing documents in Microsoft 365, and collaborating with tribal partners while