Job Title: Career Build Work Experience Program Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
Program Name: Career Build
1. Primary Purpose
Career Build services provided by Project Youth+ target high school youths residing in Josephine, Jackson, and South Douglas Counties, who face barriers to employment. Career Build program is supported by a variety of local, state, and foundation funds. The goal of Career Build is to bring together, in strategic coordination, core programs and services including skill development, employment, and training services for youth. The outcome goals of the Career Build program include secondary education completion and successful enrollment in postsecondary education or training, or job placement.
Our Career Build work experience and training program will identify and assist youth from low income families who live with an identified barrier to employment who have the potential to graduate high school and succeed in higher education or the workforce by providing career skill development, career exploration, paid work experience,
The Career Build Work Experience and Training Program Manager will report to the Project Youth+ Director and will be responsible for the management of our Career Build Work Experience and Training Program. The Career Build Work Experience and Training Program Manager will ensure program quality and performance related to all aspects of program startup and operations by carrying out the following duties:
Duties
Manage all Career Build work experience and training startup activities and ongoing operations
Lead the development and accomplishment of Career Build work experience and training goals and objectives
Coordinate effective linkages with partner agencies, local workforce boards, Worksource Rogue Valley, local school districts, secondary schools, and community organizations to facilitate youth recruitment and effective services
Hire, supervise and evaluate Career Build work experience and training staff members
Ensure compliance with all Federal, contract, and program regulations, and the achievement of all program objectives
Collect and analyze data to monitor participant performance and evaluate progress towards Career Build work experience and training program objectives
Maintain database system updates and reporting according to contract requirements
Develop and implement a Career Build work experience and training Policies & Procedures Manual including all participant recruitment, eligibility, enrollment, and tracking processes
Provide leadership for Career Build work experience and training participant marketing, recruitment, and referral process including school and community presentations, youth/parent application completion support, and eligibility determination
Lead in the development and implementation of all Career Build work experience and training services including workforce skill development, interest/needs identification, skills training, career exploration, family education/support, special activities/opportunities, work experience opportunities, and business connections and relationships
Lead Work Experience and Training opportunities including camps, summer work crews, industry tours, and job shadows
Ensure the development, completion, storing, and record-keeping related to Career Build work experience and training forms and records regarding participants, project activities and services
Ensure the timely and accurate submission of required reports
Maintain youth timesheet and payroll records
Attend national and regional conferences and meetings to increase expertise regarding Career Build work experience and training, career preparation, program management, innovative approaches, and effective skills for working with underrepresented youth
Monitor Career Build work experience and training budget, income and expenditures to guarantee the availability of funds and submit all invoices
Authorize allowable Career Build work experience and training purchases and expenditures
Provide staff development opportunities to improve the quality of program services and program effectiveness
Work with Director to oversee program evaluations including the collection of process data, and the collection of outcome data at the end of each program year
Assist Director in writing grants, developing contracts, and coordinating fundraising to enhance services to youth and participants
Complete other related duties and activities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor`s Degree or equivalent education and experience with emphasis in social work, psychology, education, or a related field of study
Five or more years of progressively responsible direct service and management experience in youth development, employment and training preparation, prevention, anti-poverty programs, or education, including work with community organizations and/or schools
Exceptionally strong organizational, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Experience developing and managing innovative programs for underrepresented youth and families
Demonstrated cultural competence working with youth and families from social, economic, ethnic, education, and cultural backgrounds
Spanish speaking/writing will be an asset
Experience managing non-profit budgets
Ability to provide direct outreach services to multiple business partners throughout Southern Oregon
Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to employment law, workforce development; and effective strategies to assist underrepresented youths achieve the goals of career exploration, academic excellence, graduation, workforce readiness, and career development
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening, weekend, and school vacation hours, as required by the needs of the Career Build
High level of computer skills related to word processing, spreadsheets, data management, internet, social networking, and related applications
Strong initiative, teamwork, problem solving, and interpersonal relationship skills
A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle
Ability to clear a background check acceptable to school district partners
Compensation
The Starting Salary range is: $68,000-$72,000 per year, plus a benefits package that includes paid vacation, holidays, medical/dental insurance coverage, sick leave, retirement match, professional development support, and transportation mileage reimbursement benefit.
Applications
This position is open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to March 31, 2024. A letter of application and resume may be submitted to:
Frank Boothby
frank@pyplus.org
Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
