Career Navigator

Overview

AARP Foundation is the nation's leading organization serving the 39 million older adults living in poverty or one life event away from slipping into it. Our mission is to strengthen financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems. We do this by creating pathways to quality employment, removing barriers to benefits, and promoting equitable access to essential goods and services. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media.

We are seeking an energized, self-directed Career Navigator to support program activities related to a special initiative for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). This person will assist with participant recruitment, intake, placement, supportive services, and use labor market information to identify community-training opportunities that could lead to in-demand jobs and potential new careers. The Career Navigator will assist the local SCSEP project office with Individual Employment Plans (IEP’s), lead job search training for participants, and interface with community non-profit agencies, employers, and training providers. The Career Navigator will collaborate with the SCSEP team and provide guidance to program participants on pathways for skills training and OJT (on the job training) opportunities and support the participant through their journey through sector training and employment.

This job and continued employment is contingent upon continued funding of the SCSEP Program and the Optional Demonstration Grant on Sector-Based Training for Low-Income Older Workers, which is currently scheduled to continue through August 31, 2028 unless the granting agency reduces or eliminates funding at earlier date, and/or AARP Foundation’s role as a grantee is otherwise ended.

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in the Tampa / St Petersburg FL area. The role requires periodic work in SCSEP offices in Tampa, Lakeland and Pinellas Park, as well as virtually with participants across the state of Florida

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements assigned projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishes a presence for the organization in targeted communities by engaging multicultural audiences, developing community partnerships, building volunteer capacity, and designing and executing engaging community programs and events. Develops and manages relationships with third-party contacts including program participants, vendors, program partners, and others.
• Aligns partner interests with organizational priorities, supports volunteer/partner needs, and designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement in pursuit of the organization's goals. Collaborates on administration of volunteer programs or volunteer strategy. Participates in recruiting, managing, and training volunteers when necessary.
• Uses and analyzes data (program, financial, research, etc.) to recommend program and process improvements and monitor impact. Prepares data and reports to various stakeholders.
• Executes on business/program operations tasks as necessary for the business unit including research, report writing, and/or creating presentations.
• Contributes to tracking and reporting of strategic plan strategies and action plans. Assists in developing and implementing new solutions.
• Assists with the management of program budgets and assets.
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local labor market trends and employment opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using career assessment tools and ability to advocate on behalf of program participants.
• Experience working in an environment with complex administrative or regulatory procedures.
• Proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations, entering data, pulling reports from databases, and using contemporary software packages.
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate level computer/technical troubleshooting.
• Must be willing to travel within the assigned geographical area(s) and work with participants virtually in other areas.
  
  

Preferred

• Associates degree.
• Experience related to economic and/or workforce development.
  
  

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.