Work Experience(WEX)Project Coordinator
Job Description
The mission of Project Youth+ is to increase opportunities for youth to thrive in school, careers, and life. Through partnerships with business, schools, families, community organizations, employer networks, and higher education, Project Youth+ provides a variety of outreach services, mentoring, opportunities, and resources to help youth excel in the face of adversity.
Project Youth+ Statement on Equity:
We understand to do this work well equity, diversity, and inclusion must be woven into the very fabric of our organization. Our mission is best carried out when we reflect the diversity of our students’ experiences and identities in the membership of our board and staff. Our organization is committed to providing equitable treatment, access, and opportunity. We believe in listening to a diversity of voices. We involve students in decision making because it develops student leadership and allows our program to be more responsive to their needs. As a learning organization, we will continue to provide education and training for our staff and board that challenges our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion and increases our capacity for self-critique. We acknowledge we are accountable for addressing unconscious bias and dismantling systems of prejudice which exist within our work, our organization, and ourselves. We will review our progress regularly and take ownership of our mistakes. Project Youth+ was founded on the belief that every young person deserves the chance to fulfill their dreams; and while dreams are available to all youth and young adults equally, opportunity is not. We are committed to recognizing those disparities and working towards equitable access to supports and opportunities for students.
The Career Build Work Experience Project Coordinator position supports the Career Build Program at Project Youth+ by providing a menu of industry recognized training and educational opportunities to youth that are aligned with business needs and educational programming in our community. Our goals include assisting youth in our community to get the education and training they need to secure living-wage careers that they are passionate about.
Duties
Develops and maintains compelling and innovative Career exploration experiences including short-term “try before you buy” internships and trainings.
Camps or classes for youth to experience multiple industry career options. Career Exploration experiences will be linked directly to the workforce sector strategies and will provide connections to the local Workforce centers
Develops and maintains the Career Bridge Model, which includes a menu and map of technical classroom instruction followed by an internship and industry-recognized credential
Coordinates our Script Summer Internship program providing student and business recruitment, maintaining communication and strategizing with the Script leadership
Assists in the development and implementation of onboarding educational experiences to ensure youth are work ready prior to participating in Career Bridges and Paid Internships
Identifies and develops opportunities to expand the depth and breadth of existing programs, as well as explore and develop new program ideas
Works with Executive Director and Program Manager to develop new sources of youth program funding
Assists with reporting processes and data management
Establishes and maintains effective linkages with local workforce providers, training providers, businesses, and industry leaders to ensure seamless understanding of the needs of employers and needs of youth
Pursues and develops new partner relationships to benefit the project
Establishes and maintains relationships to assist in establishing and developing new Career Bridge exploration and training options
Participates in regional and local teams including the Business Education Partnership, and additional as appropriate
Demonstrates a passion for serving low income and under-represented youth
Demonstrates cultural competence working with youth from diverse social, economic, ethnic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
Works with local business leaders and boards to make meaningful connections that can be leveraged to offer work based learning opportunities for youth
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or some equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant experience includes youth program and curriculum development, project management, anti-poverty program, and/or workforce development experience
Spanish speaking/writing will be an asset
Ability to provide outreach preparation services to youth on a flexible schedule that includes at times working evenings, weekends, and during school vacations
A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for outreach activities
Ability to clear a standard criminal background and driving records check that is acceptable to school district partners
Compensation
The starting salary range is: $54,165-$58,498 per year, plus a benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, medical/dental (after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period). Also included: sick leave, HRA reimbursement, professional development support, transportation mileage reimbursement and 401K Retirement Plan after one year of employment.
Applications
This position is open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to April 21, 2024. A letter of application and resume may be submitted to:
Tobin Mikels
tobin@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.
