Employment Coordinator

Monroe Harding

United States

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Monroe Harding, Inc. is seeking an Employment Coordinator to support young adults (16–26) in preparing for and securing employment using trauma-informed approaches.

The role blends group coaching, individualized coaching, and employer engagement within a team-based Resource Center environment. In addition to traditional workforce placement, you will lead Monroe Gardens, a youth-powered initiative producing and selling handcrafted plant and wellness goods, and help scale future social enterprise

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Experience working with youth and young adults preferred.
Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and community resources.

Responsibilities

Lead Workforce Readiness & Coaching programs for youth.
Engage employers, coordinate internships, and support Monroe Gardens initiatives.
Provide case management referrals for housing, transportation, food, and childcare.
Plan and implement events, job fairs, and resource fairs.
Maintain accurate case notes and progress documentation.
Foster a welcoming, supportive environment at the Resource Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Boundary setting

Group facilitation

Employer engagement

Case management

Coaching

Youth work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, employment services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Valid Tennessee driver’s license

Job description

The Employment Coordinator plays a key role in supporting young adults (ages 16-26) as they prepare for, secure, and maintain employment. Through a trauma informed approach, this position blends group facilitation, one-one-one coaching, employer engagement, and case management within a supportive, team-based Resource Center environment. You will build relationships, teach workforce readiness skills, and connect young people to real-world opportunities that align with their goals.

In addition to leading traditional workforce placement, this position manages Monroe Harding’s entrepreneurship initiative, Monroe Gardens—a youth-powered garden offering hands-on business and job training through the production and sale of handcrafted plant and wellness goods. The Employment Coordinator will play a key role in operating this program while helping conceptualize and scale future entrepreneurial or social enterprise initiatives that empower young adults transitioning into independence.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding,

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Workforce Readiness & Coaching

Recruit young adults to participate in the Work Readiness Programs.
Facilitate ongoing curricula and in person group classes and learning cohorts (including flexible scheduling to meet participant needs).
Provide individualized coaching following the classroom experience by meeting with clients each week.
Help participants build a professional career portfolio and set realistic employment goals.

Employment & Employer Engagement

Arrange informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities.
Develop sponsorships, collaborate and maintain strong relationships with community partners and employers in support of Monroe Gardens as well as other entrepreneurial projects.
Support young adults in securing and maintaining employment with community partners aligned with their aspirations.

Case Management & Support

Provide referrals to community resources addressing barriers such as housing, transportation, food, and childcare.
Encourage and assist clients with SNAP Employment & Training enrollment and participation.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case documentation and enter timely case notes.
Collaborate with partners to monitor progress and celebrate successes.
Partner with colleagues to plan and implement special programming including job fairs, resource fairs, enrichment activities, and seasonal events.
Contribute to a welcoming, supportive environment for all youth who enter the Resource Center.
Mentor participants in real-world business skills and career readiness while actively supporting the vision and launch of future social enterprise models for the Resource Center.
Manage program budget, event set up and tracking sales.
Oversee day-to-day operations for Monroe Gardens (currently an indoor nursery) where young adults gain practical experience producing and selling items like potted plants, dried herbs, and handmade wellness products.
Planting, harvesting, plant care/safety, and developing seasonal production plans.
Maintaining product/plant inventory, tracking lifecycles, and managing supply purchasing within a budget.

Qualifications

Education / Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, employment services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Valid Tennessee driver’s license

Skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Creative problem solving
Client-centered mindset
Patient yet persistent approach
Knowledge of trauma-informed care
Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking mindset with business acumen
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
Confidence facilitating small groups
Ability to recruit and develop employer and community partnerships
Oversee present operations for Monroe Gardens
Drive the development and implementation of new social enterprise initiatives at the Resource Center.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years facilitating group training or workforce programs
Proven experience working with youth and young adults ages 16-26
Established knowledge of employment and training programs to include interviewing techniques, vocational and employment related assessments, and use of labor market information to connect participants to jobs.

Work Environment /Physical Requirements / Background Checks

This role includes a mix of office-based work and community engagement. The position requires regular standing, sitting, walking, and communicating with participants and partners. Reasonable accommodations are available to support qualified individuals.

Working in varying weather conditions and outdoor settings.
Lifting products and materials up to 50 pounds.
Climbing ladders, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and setting up tables and tents for sales events.
Loading, unloading, and transporting plants, gardening supplies, tools, tables, displays, and other enterprise-related products.
Applicants must pass thorough background check and drug screen.
Additionally, The Diana Screen® is administered to all potential applicants to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At Monroe Harding, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available (90-100% coverage paid by Monroe Harding for the employee)
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Generous paid time off package
401k (Monroe Harding will match up to 4%)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional development and training

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