Field Coordinator II — Workforce & Union Partnerships

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds is seeking a program coordinator to collaborate with union organizers, employers, and labor-management committees. You will identify training needs, scope new program development, and oversee worksite programs to advance workers’ careers.

The role requires strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills, with travel across New York City and surrounding areas. A bachelor’s degree in education or counseling plus 5 years’ experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling or equivalent years of experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience handling workforce development programs, higher education, training, career counseling or labor management programs required.
• Intermediate skill level 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with union organizers and contributing employers to ensure awareness, readiness and input into sector activities.
• Identify workforce training needs that support the operational goals of healthcare institutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with labor-management stakeholders through meetings and ongoing communication.
• Screen, select, observe, and evaluate contracted educational providers and address participant and instructor feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling or equivalent years of experience

5 years’ experience in workforce development or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds is seeking a program coordinator to collaborate with union organizers, employers, and labor-management committees. You will identify training needs, scope new program development, and oversee worksite programs to advance workers’ careers.

The role requires strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills, with travel across New York City and surrounding areas. A bachelor’s degree in education or counseling plus 5 years’ experience is expected.