Project Coordinator, Austin Career Connect
Organization Description
The mission of Austin Coming Together is to increase the collective impact of our member organizations on education and economic development outcomes in the Austin community of Chicago. We carry out our mission by developing and sustaining shared leadership in our four focus areas: Early Childhood Education and Care, Youth Development, Workforce Development, and the Built Environment.
Project Description
The goal of Austin Career Connect is to create an effective pipeline for Austin residents into living-wage careers in the trade industries. ACT will achieve this goal by working with community partners and career training programs to orient community residents to careers in trade industries, assist them in applying for training programs, and supporting their progress toward attaining jobs with career potential.
Position Description
The primary role of the Project Coordinator is to organize and manage a coordinated intake process for trade-industry training providers that serve the West side. More specifically, the Project Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the following duties:
- Recruit career development professionals to attend Career Connect orientations
- Recruit potential participants for training programs
- Work with partners to organize monthly Career Connect orientations
- Manage the coordinated intake system for Career Connect partners
- Perform intake interviews and provide basic career counseling and case management services for potential training-program participants
- Connect training-program participants with additional supports as necessary
Qualifications
The Project Coordinator should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; and 2-3 years experience in Community Engagement or Workforce Development. The position requires familiarity with the Austin community, experience with data management, proficiency with email marketing and social media tools, and a high level of self-motivation.
Hours and Compensation
The Project Coordinator will be compensated based on experience for 30 hours per week for a trial period ending June 30, 2015. There is potential for a salaried position after the trial period. Interested applicants should address a cover letter to Andrew Born, Director of Programs & Development and submit along with a resume below:
Application deadline: February 6th, 2015