Life & Workforce Readiness Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Funded 401(k)

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming (BGCCW) in Casper is seeking a Life and Workforce Readiness Coordinator to lead youth programming, coordinate career exploration, and build employability skills across in-Club and out-of-Club initiatives.

The role involves fostering partnerships with schools and employers, tracking participation and outcomes, supporting grant writing and marketing, and coordinating programs such as Up Next and CareerWorks, with occasional youth transportation

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in education, youth development, workforce development, business, community development, social services or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• A minimum of two years of related youth-development, education, workforce-development, program-coordination or community-engagement experience.
• Ability to facilitate engaging programming for youth with varied interests, backgrounds and readiness levels.
• Ability to develop relationships with schools, employers and community organizations.
• Strong project-management, organization and follow-through skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout BGCCW’s service area.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and ability to meet organizational van-driving requirements.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Ability to complete all required BGCCW, BGCA, youth-safety and work-based learning training.

Responsibilities

• Lead out the organizations Life & Workforce Readiness programming by coordinating with branch directors, community partners, and other Boys & Girls Clubs around the country.
• Facilitate programming with youth after school and during out of school times.
• Manage youth work based learning expectations, certifications, and job assignments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, schools, colleges, training providers, workforce boards, chambers of commerce, community organizations, and other partners.
• Develop and maintain accurate systems for tracking all Life & Workforce Readiness participation, outcomes, and activities.
• Support the grant writing and marketing efforts.
• Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Young Ameritowne: WyoTowne program.
• Transport youth as needed.

Skills

Youth programming

Relationship building

Project management

Public speaking / facilitation

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR

Training compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education / Youth Development / Workforce Development or related field

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming (BGCCW)

Location: Casper | Status: Full-Time | Hours: Varies M-F | Type: Direct work with youth

Job Summary:

The Life and Workforce Readiness Coordinator assists with and manages Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming’s organization-wide Life and Workforce Readiness initiatives. This position coordinates youth programming, career exploration, employability-skill development, postsecondary preparation, community partnerships, work-based learning and hands-on work experiences.

The Coordinator supports both in-Club and out-of-Club programming, including Up Next, CareerWorks and other approved Life and Workforce Readiness initiatives. The position works directly with youth, Club staff, schools, employers, community partners, the Grant Department and the Marketing Department to expand opportunities, promote the organization’s work, meet grant requirements and document measurable impact.

• Lead out the organizations Life & Workforce Readiness programming by coordinating with branch directors, community partners, and other Boys & Girls Clubs around the country.
• Facilitate programming with youth after school and during out of school times.
• Manage youth work based learning expectations, certifications, and job assignments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, schools, colleges, training providers, workforce boards, chambers of commerce, community organizations, and other partners.
• Develop and maintain accurate systems for tracking all Life & Workforce Readiness participation, outcomes, and activities.
• Support the grant writing and marketing efforts.
• Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Young Ameritowne: WyoTowne program.
• Transport youth as needed.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in education, youth development, workforce development, business, community development, social services or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• A minimum of two years of related youth-development, education, workforce-development, program-coordination or community-engagement experience.
• Ability to facilitate engaging programming for youth with varied interests, backgrounds and readiness levels.
• Ability to develop relationships with schools, employers and community organizations.
• Strong project-management, organization and follow-through skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout BGCCW’s service area.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and ability to meet organizational van-driving requirements.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Ability to complete all required BGCCW, BGCA, youth-safety and work-based learning training.
• Wage: $21-$23
• Employer Funded 401(k)