Apprenticeship Specialist

Location: OTHR – Other Off‑Campus Location

Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

About the role

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is seeking an Apprenticeship Specialist to support program clients in obtaining training, industry‑recognized certifications, apprenticeship and pre‑apprenticeship opportunities, and academic degrees that align with their career goals. The specialist will work primarily out of the South Charleston facilities, report to the Apprenticeship Unit Director, and travel as needed. This position is part of MAMC’s Workforce Development Team, collaborating to plan, customize, and implement skills programs, apprenticeships, and pre‑apprenticeships for individuals, schools, and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Support program clients in obtaining training, certifications, apprenticeships, pre‑apprenticeships, and academic degrees aligned with career goals.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Development Team to plan, customize, and implement skills programs and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Work closely with individuals, schools, and businesses to develop in‑demand training initiatives.
• Report directly to the Apprenticeship Unit Director and coordinate activities across the South Charleston facilities.
• Travel as required to support program delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven success working in a high‑performance, collaborative peer‑group environment.
• Strong program‑management skills with the ability to manage complex, multifaceted projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to cultivate new and existing relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and use of audiovisual equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with apprenticeship or pre‑apprenticeship programs.
• Background in high‑school vocational programs, industrial training schools, or colleges.
• Independent, results‑focused, highly organized self‑starter with supervisory skills.
• Experience with federal grants, Salesforce, or other database systems.
• Demonstrated leadership effectiveness, including at least three years in a team‑management role.
• Sophisticated personal networking and relationship‑building skills.