Workforce Development Program Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Program Specialist to coordinate day-to-day operations of workforce development’s youth employment programs across the Johns Hopkins Medicine system and partner organizations. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with data tracking and reporting to ensure a high-quality participant experience.

You will support strategic projects, manage communications, prepare reports, and attend departmental meetings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience; one year of related education may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to department leadership and support staff.
• Assists with strategic projects/programs and events related to the department’s initiatives.
• Contributes to department programs and initiatives.
• Creates and manages communications related to the department project/program activities.
• Effectively communicate with all levels within Johns Hopkins Medicine on project/program activities.
• Create and distribute reports and agendas, and maintain a system for project/program milestones/deliverables.
• Attend internal/external meetings related to departmental projects/programs.
• Perform tasks necessary for maintenance and improvement of project/programs within the department.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data tracking and reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the department leadership, the Program Specialist coordinates the day-to-day operations of workforce development’s youth employment programs across Johns Hopkins Medicine and serves as a central point of contact for students, supervisors, internal departments, and community partners, ensuring efficient program operations, accurate data management, and a high-quality experience for all participants. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency with data tracking and reporting, and the ability to manage multiple workflows and stakeholders simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides assistance and support to the department leadership and support staff.


• Assists with strategic projects/programs and events related to the department’s initiatives.


• Contributes to department programs and initiatives.


• Creates and manages communications related to the department project/program activities.


• Effectively communicate with all levels within Johns Hopkins Medicine on project/program activities.


• Create and distribute reports and agendas, and maintain a system for project/program milestones/deliverables.


• Attend internal/external meetings related to departmental projects/programs.


• Perform tasks necessary for maintenance and improvement of project/programs within the department.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience. One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Work Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience.