Work Based Learning Coordinator

Eckerd Connects; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 days of Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a dedicated individual for a position at the Pittsburgh Job Corps. This role focuses on establishing positive work-learning sites and coordinating activities with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working with youth, alongside strong marketing and counseling skills. The position offers an annual salary of $44,000 and comes with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or extensive experience working with youth.
• Prefer supervisory experience in related fields.
• Valid State driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate work-based learning activities.
• Generate work site opportunities matching trainees with employers.
• Serve as liaison between center and various organizations.

Skills

Youth engagement

Marketing

Counseling

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years' professional experience

Job description

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $44,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with Center staff, employers, organized labor, and the community to establish positive work-based learning sites.
• Plans and coordinates activities to bring together the appropriate persons, including employers, educators, trainees, and center staff to ensure the success of the School to Career/Work-based Learning program.
• Generates work site opportunities that best match the training capabilities and needs of trainees with employers' requirement.
• Escorts potential employers on center tours; serves as guest speaker on and off center to promote the School to Career program.
• Serves as liaison between the center and various work sites, employers, schools, and the military; serves as liaison with the Career Development departments in monitoring the coordination of center academic and vocational training and work site learning.
• Oversees the establishment of Industry Councils and Community Relations Council.
• Maintains an excellent relationship with state and local elected officials to ensure positive public image for the Center and the Job Corps Program as a whole.
• Coordinates public outreach efforts with the National Job Corps Association as required.
• Schedules and transports trainees to work sites; visits work sites to monitor trainee progress and counsels trainees on their evaluations.
• Serves as substitute teacher to allow the vocational instructors to visit work sites periodically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years' professional experience working with youth. Two years' experience in marketing, sales, or counseling related areas.
• Prefer supervisory experience.
• Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Location

Pittsburgh Job Corps
7175 Highland Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.