Workforce Development Coordinator

Wgnstar; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WGNSTAR, ABM's semiconductor workforce partner, seeks a Workforce Development Coordinator to coordinate nationwide apprenticeship programs, manage the LMS, and advance talent mobility. You will collaborate with HR, TA, and operations to build scalable development pipelines and monitor program effectiveness.

The role is a contract position (up to 6 months) with 30–35 hours per week, office-based with hybrid options in Chandler or Tempe, AZ. Pay is $19–$22/hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programs, projects, workforce development initiatives, apprenticeships, or HR-related activities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, project coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration and execution of nationwide apprenticeship programs.
• Administer and maintain the organization's Learning Management System.
• Support career pathway initiatives and internal talent development.
• Maintain project plans, trackers, dashboards, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Program coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

WGNSTAR, an ABM company, is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

The Workforce Development Coordinator supports workforce development initiatives across WGNSTAR and ABM's Semiconductor business, with primary responsibility for apprenticeship program coordination, learning management system (LMS) administration, talent mobility initiatives, and employee development programs. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Operations, and business leaders to build scalable talent pipelines, support career pathway programs, maintain learning systems, and track program effectiveness. The ideal candidate has experience coordinating workforce development or training programs, managing multiple stakeholders and projects, and leveraging technology to drive employee development and organizational growth.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Office-Based (Hybrid work schedule is available at the discretion of the manager)

Pay Rate: $19 - $22 hourly DOE

Location: This role may work from our Chandler, AZ, or Tempe, AZ office.

Position Type: Contract (up to 6 months); candidates will be expected to work 30-35 hours per week.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Apprenticeship Program Coordination

• Coordinate the administration and execution of nationwide apprenticeship programs.
• Partner with industry associations, education partners, operations leaders, and HR teams to support apprenticeship growth.
• Track apprenticeship milestones, participant progress, reporting requirements, and program outcomes.
• Coordinate participant onboarding, communications, and documentation.
• Maintain program records and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Learning Management System (LMS) Administration

• Administer and maintain the organization's Learning Management System.
• Upload, assign, organize, and manage training content and learning pathways.
• Monitor learner completions, certifications, assignments, and compliance training requirements.
• Generate LMS reports and dashboards to measure participation and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve the learner experience and system utilization.

Workforce Development & Talent Mobility

• Support career pathway initiatives that create advancement opportunities for employees.
• Assist in identifying training and development opportunities for internal talent.
• Coordinate workforce development projects aligned with business growth needs.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, Operations, and Learning leaders to support employee development strategies.

Project & Program Administration

• Maintain project plans, trackers, dashboards, and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, action items, and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and status updates for leadership.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure key initiatives remain on track.

Requirements

• Experience coordinating programs, projects, workforce development initiatives, apprenticeships, training programs, or HR-related activities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, project coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Preferences:

• Experience supporting or administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience supporting apprenticeship programs, learning content, or LMS-related processes

Physical Effort/Activities:

On a continuous basis will work in an office environment, sit at desk for a long period of time, intermittently answer telephone and use a computer to communicate. On an occasional basis in the performance of duties, may be required to walk, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.