Regional HIRE Coordinator

DGS Office of External Affairs; Bunker Hill (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Department of Correction, through the Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry, seeks a Regional HIRE Coordinator to deliver workforce readiness for incarcerated individuals and parolees. You will lead employer engagement and outreach to form partnerships that support post-release employment.

You will develop program materials, market these initiatives, and advocate for inclusive hiring practices with community partners. Strong communication with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role applying program knowledge and skills.
• Working knowledge of program subject matter, pertinent rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
• Ability to implement new principles and policies and discern implications.

Responsibilities

• Develop program materials and marketing initiatives.
• Facilitate relationships with community partners.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices toward formerly incarcerated individuals.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Program knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Budget principles

Policy implementation

Job description

The Regional HIRE Coordinator works within the Indiana Department of Correction's Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry program, serving an assigned region. The role provides workforce readiness services to incarcerated individuals and parolees, while also conducting employer engagement and outreach to build partnerships that support post-release employment. Key responsibilities include developing program materials, marketing initiatives, facilitating relationships with community partners, and advocating for inclusive hiring practices toward formerly incarcerated individuals.

Key qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role applying program knowledge and skills
• Working knowledge of program subject matter, pertinent rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles
• Ability to implement new principles and policies and discern implications