Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) is seeking to fill a new role for our growing team! Are you looking for a rewarding career with an opportunity for professional growth? VIDA invites you to apply for our Employment Coordinator position for the opportunity to join our dynamic and skillful team, while making an impact in our communities.

Our Employment Coordinator (EC) is responsible for preparing and placing program graduates into living-wage jobs across targeted in-demand industries. This is accomplished through active management of an employer partnership network, staffing agencies, social media campaigns and community events. The EC advocates for participants and cultivates strong professional relationships. The EC analyzes employment market trends to optimize placement opportunities and training investments. The EC delivers job readiness training to participants as part of the VIDA Intake and Placement (VIP) experience. The Employment Coordinator delivers services either in-person or virtually.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build an effective employer partnership network.
• Engage, guide and advocate for participants throughout the job search phase.
• Research, assess and analyze employment market trends.
• Track, analyze and report job placement performance and outcomes.
• Conduct employment follow-ups on graduates for up to 3-years post-graduation.
• Partner with Career Coaches to deliver effective job readiness training.
• Develop and execute strategies to promote employer awareness and engagement.
• Inform and guide training pathway investments and enrollment strategies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in human resources, marketing, public administration, communications, social science or related field.
• 2 years - experience in staffing, public relations, customer/vendor relationship management or workforce development.
• Working knowledge social media platforms, employment and training programs, federal, state and local regulations.
• Working knowledge of processes required to perform local job market evaluation and labor analysis.
• Able to occasionally work a flex schedule (potential weekends) to accommodate external outreach, training or employment events.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Staffing, PR, CRM, Workforce Development: 2 years (Preferred)

Company Description:

VIDA is a nationally recognized workforce development 501(c)(3) agency. VIDA’s mission is to empower Rio Grande Valley residents to achieve economic mobility through market-driven training, resources, and career pathways.

VIDA represents an economic development resource that meets current and emerging employer workforce needs. VIDA is an evidence-based model offering wraparound services for job readiness into the workforce pipeline since 1995.

VIDA enables individuals to receive the necessary education and training in order to prepare them for job placement in three major industry sectors: Healthcare, STEM, and the Skilled Trades.

VIDAs wraparound services include life and skill assessment, academic remediation, career exploration and guidance, college and technical education, soft skill training and financial assistance. As a workforce intermediary, VIDA accomplishes these outcomes through collaboration with other workforce development partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person