Career Build Project Coordinator - Project Youth+

$54,165 - $58,498/Yr

Project Youth Plus - Grants Pass, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Grants Pass, OR

About the position

The Career Build Project Coordinator at Project Youth+ plays a crucial role in supporting the Career Build Program by providing industry-recognized training and educational opportunities to youth. This position focuses on enhancing career exploration experiences, ensuring youth are work-ready, and fostering partnerships with local businesses and workforce providers. The coordinator will innovate and lead efforts to expand healthcare and technology education in Southern Oregon, while also managing data tracking and partner relations to ensure program success.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains compelling and innovative career exploration experiences including short-term internships and trainings.
• Creates camps or classes for youth to experience multiple industry career options linked to workforce sector strategies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of onboarding educational experiences to ensure youth are work-ready prior to training and internships.
• Identifies and develops opportunities to expand existing programs and explore new program ideas.
• Works with Executive Director and Program Director to develop new sources of youth program funding.
• Assists with reporting processes and data management, learning new systems.
• Establishes and maintains effective linkages with local workforce providers, training providers, businesses, and industry leaders.
• Pursues and develops new partner relationships to benefit the project.
• Establishes and maintains relationships to develop new Career Bridge exploration and training options.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adjusts to the needs of the program.
• Shows a passion for serving low-income and under-represented youth.
• Demonstrates cultural competence working with diverse youth.
• Works with local business leaders to create work-based learning opportunities for youth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience in youth program and curriculum development, project management, anti-poverty programs, and/or workforce development.
• Ability to provide outreach preparation services to youth on a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and school vacations.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for outreach activities.
• Ability to clear a standard criminal background and driving records check acceptable to school district partners.

Nice-to-haves

• Spanish speaking/writing skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical/dental insurance after 60-day probationary period
• Sick leave
• HRA reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Transportation mileage reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Plan after one year of employment