Youth Workforce Advocate & Recruiter

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HRA

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending account

EAP

PSLF-certified employer

Job summary

Proteus, Inc. is seeking a motivated program coordinator to enhance workforce investment activities for migrant and seasonal farmworker youth. You will drive enrollments in NFJP, connect youth to education and vocational services, and coordinate with partners to expand career opportunities.

The role requires evening/weekend availability, strong communication, and collaboration with schools, employers, and community partners to empower youth toward self-sufficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or two years related experience recommended.
• Moderate computer skills with Word and Excel required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports, and present to groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct program presentations to recruit and enroll eligible youth.
• Assist in linking ineligible participants to other services.
• Connect eligible youths to co-enrollment services (education, internships, etc.).
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote youth services via social media and videos.
• Coordinate with workforce systems and schools to identify participants.
• Lead youth workshops on financial literacy, career planning, and self-esteem.
• Support recruitment into education programs at the William M. Maguy School of Education.
• Arrange job placement, work experiences, and internships with employers.
• Occasional evening/weekend work and report preparation.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computers

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent

Two years related experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Proteus, Inc. is seeking a motivated program coordinator to enhance workforce investment activities for migrant and seasonal farmworker youth. You will drive enrollments in NFJP, connect youth to education and vocational services, and coordinate with partners to expand career opportunities.

The role requires evening/weekend availability, strong communication, and collaboration with schools, employers, and community partners to empower youth toward self-sufficiency.