What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Field Coordinator I position at 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds?
Requisition #:
7343TEF
# of openings:
1
Employment Type
Full time
Position Status
Permanent
Category
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement
Hybrid
Fund
1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds
Job Classification
Exempt
Responsibilities
7343TEF
# of openings:
1
Employment Type
Full time
Position Status
Permanent
Category
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement
Hybrid
Fund
1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds
Job Classification
Exempt
Responsibilities
- Provide students with educational and career advising and process tuition assistance; market the Fund; work with colleges and help members successfully enroll in educational programs
- Coordinate adult education and skills training classes; partner with vendors, market program and recruit students
- Work with union staff and leaders to promote the Fund and develop opportunities to serve members and engage the union in outreach and promotion
- Research appropriate vendors, negotiate training contracts, evaluate program quality and success and identify quality educational vendors
- Work with labor-management committees to identify training needs and promote the Fund
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in healthcare, labor management or education related fields required
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience handling workforce development programs, higher education, training, career counseling or labor management programs required; coordinating logistics for program implementation, or previous experience tracking training and educational outcomes required
- Experience with career coaching and advising
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills required; strong project management skills preferred
- Experience within healthcare sector or unions highly preferred
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills
- Ability to maintain strong partnerships with Union partners in order to ensure training projects are implemented successfully
