Workforce Development Coordinator
ICNC works to strengthen the companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor on Chicago's Nearwest Side Community. Please see www.industrialcouncil.com for information on ICNC's mission and activities. In addition to representing and providing assistance to hundreds of companies in its community, ICNC owns and operates the Fulton-Carroll Center (FCC) incubator, which houses 100 small business tenants in its 416,000 square foot facility.
Position Activities & Responsibilities:
The Workforce Development Coordinator will provide support to the Director of Workforce Development and be responsible for a wide range of workforce service activities and day to day delivery of direct services, develop relationships with local businesses and organizations, recruit for open positions and market the program. This is a part-time position and reports to the Director of Workforce Development.
Activities include:
• Ensure assigned program activities and grant requirements are implemented successfully;
• Identify, develop and maintain workforce development partnerships and network with other program coordinators;
• Develop effective working relationships with employers and maintain regular contact in order to monitor employment satisfaction;
• Assess the staffing needs of businesses and track employment placement and retention outcomes for program participants;
• Screen job seeker resumes, facilitate interviews, provide quality referrals to employers for employment and maintain an updated internal candidate pool;
• Assist in developing program marketing materials including brochures and other methods to advertise program services;
• Market all programs to businesses and community-based organizations;
• Prepare materials for and support completion of monthly reports and budgets as requested;
• Gather, analyze and process program data;
• Create, maintain, and/or supervise an effective filing system to support programs and clients relations;
• Organize, plan, and execute workforce development events as necessary for various assigned projects;
• Participate in professional development through appropriate conferences, workshops, seminars, or webinars;
• Provide input to Director and make recommendations for improvements to programs and the department;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Director and/or Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Four-year college degree in business, human resources, or related field or a minimum five years relevant experience;
• Previous experience, training or knowledge about workforce development, candidate screening and project management;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve and exercise good judgment
• with minimal supervision;
• Skilled coordinating a variety of projects simultaneously;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity;
• Must possess an extensive understanding effective job posting strategies and resources;
• Must have knowledge in resume building, interviewing, networking and social media;
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic Internet research techniques;
• Great follow-up skills;
• Knowledge of Salesforce and/or Constant Contact is a plus;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required;
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadlines;
• Experience drafting job descriptions is a plus;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes health and dental benefits.
Email resume to [email protected]
Position Activities & Responsibilities:
The Workforce Development Coordinator will provide support to the Director of Workforce Development and be responsible for a wide range of workforce service activities and day to day delivery of direct services, develop relationships with local businesses and organizations, recruit for open positions and market the program. This is a part-time position and reports to the Director of Workforce Development.
Activities include:
• Ensure assigned program activities and grant requirements are implemented successfully;
• Identify, develop and maintain workforce development partnerships and network with other program coordinators;
• Develop effective working relationships with employers and maintain regular contact in order to monitor employment satisfaction;
• Assess the staffing needs of businesses and track employment placement and retention outcomes for program participants;
• Screen job seeker resumes, facilitate interviews, provide quality referrals to employers for employment and maintain an updated internal candidate pool;
• Assist in developing program marketing materials including brochures and other methods to advertise program services;
• Market all programs to businesses and community-based organizations;
• Prepare materials for and support completion of monthly reports and budgets as requested;
• Gather, analyze and process program data;
• Create, maintain, and/or supervise an effective filing system to support programs and clients relations;
• Organize, plan, and execute workforce development events as necessary for various assigned projects;
• Participate in professional development through appropriate conferences, workshops, seminars, or webinars;
• Provide input to Director and make recommendations for improvements to programs and the department;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Director and/or Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Four-year college degree in business, human resources, or related field or a minimum five years relevant experience;
• Previous experience, training or knowledge about workforce development, candidate screening and project management;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve and exercise good judgment
• with minimal supervision;
• Skilled coordinating a variety of projects simultaneously;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity;
• Must possess an extensive understanding effective job posting strategies and resources;
• Must have knowledge in resume building, interviewing, networking and social media;
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic Internet research techniques;
• Great follow-up skills;
• Knowledge of Salesforce and/or Constant Contact is a plus;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required;
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadlines;
• Experience drafting job descriptions is a plus;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes health and dental benefits.
Email resume to [email protected]