What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Coordinator position at Project QUEST, Inc.?
The QUEST 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 Vision, Initiative and Perseverance (VIP) experience. The Employment Coordinator delivers services either in-person or virtually.
Company Description:
- Project QUEST is a nationally recognized workforce development 501c3 agency. QUEST’s mission is to strengthen the economy and transform lives by preparing individuals for in-demand, living-wage careers.
- Project QUEST is a critical economic development resource that meets current and emerging employer workforce needs. Project QUEST is a proven and effective model offering wraparound services for job readiness into the workforce pipeline.
- Project QUEST enables individuals to receive the necessary education and training in order to prepare them for job placement into three major industry sectors to include: Healthcare, Information Technology/Cybersecurity, and the Trades/Advanced Manufacturing.
- Project QUEST’s “wraparound services include life and skill assessment, academic remediation, career mapping and coaching, college and technical education, soft skill training and financial assistance. As a workforce intermediary, Project QUEST accomplishes these outcomes through collaboration with other workforce development partners.
Compensation:
- Competitive market-driven base pay (44K )
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare benefits with employer contribution options
- Outstanding 401K with employer matching options
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Remote and flexible work schedule options
- Professional growth opportunities
- Inclusive team-oriented environment
- Nationally recognized, mission-driven organization
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.
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000