Field Coordinator II

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate workforce development programs in New York. The role involves close collaboration with union organizers and employers, managing program logistics, and delivering educational presentations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Education or Counseling, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Office. The position requires flexible hours and travel within the New York Metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in workforce development programs or labor management programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult education principles and group facilitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with union organizers and employers for program implementation.
• Support labor-management committee meetings and grant projects.
• Recruit and manage program participants effectively.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to workers and workforce partners.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adult education principles

Career counseling

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Closely communicate and coordinate activities with the union organizers and contributing employers to ensure awareness, readiness and input into sector activities
• Develop, maintain and coordinate labor-management committee meetings with bargaining parties, and participate in supporting implementation of grant/non‑grant funded projects
• Source and scope out new program development within and across TEF departments
• Market and promote education, career, employment, academic advisement, and encourage engagement in programs
• Recruit, enroll, case‑manage program participants, and coordinate document collection from students and program graduates as assigned
• Prepare/process vendor schedules/payments and coordinate for quality outcomes for grant and non‑grant funded programs
• Create pre‑obligation for contracts and monitor budgets
• Review programs for appropriate workflows coordinating with education, member services, and strategy and innovation areas
• Support registration of employment applicants and education program participants
• Prepare and deliver presentations to workers, employers, union staff and workforce partners
• Participate in writing project reports and create pre‑obligation for contracts and monitor budgets
• Research appropriate vendors, negotiate service agreements/contracts, and evaluate program outcomes to meet program, service and/or projects are delivered and goals are achieved
• Collect and analyze participant data, perform quality control prior to processing and oversee program logistics
• Share findings and take actions as needed to support program participants, collect feedback and report complaints to supervisor
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling or equivalent years of experience required
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience handling workforce development programs, higher education, healthcare, training, career counseling or labor management programs required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of adult education principles, best practices, career/educational pathways and group facilitation/dynamics; experience with health care or unions highly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills; able to maintain strong partnerships with Union and employer partners in order to ensure training projects are implemented successfully
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills; ability to multi‑task, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Must be able to travel to various sites in New York Metropolitan area (including Long Island and Westchester County as needed)
• Available to work flexible hours including some evenings and Saturdays as required