Workforce Development Coordinator

About the role

Orchestrate High-Impact Workforce Initiatives
Cultivate Strategic Community Ecosystems
Serve as the professional, public-facing ambassador for the organization
Drive Data-Driven Accountability
Execute Agile Project Coordination
Maintain Meticulous Time Management

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and execute career and workforce development engagements across regional high schools and community organization networks.
• Build and maintain high-value, collaborative partnerships with government entities, civic organizations, and local school district leadership to expand program visibility.
• Serve as the professional, public-facing ambassador for the organization, systematically scheduling contact points and leading community-wide presentations.
• Meticulously track, audit, and analyze regional workforce metrics, documenting all outreach efforts and contact history to evaluate program efficacy.
• Manage multiple community projects and timelines simultaneously, deploying strong problem-solving skills to navigate fluid logistics or changing school schedules.
• Autonomously balance desk-based administrative reporting with heavy, field-based community deployment and local travel.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Prior experience working directly within a workforce development program, career counseling, or community pipeline initiative is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of collaborating across complex institutions (government, school boards, and non-profits).
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to take an engagement from concept to successful execution in the field.
• Proven ability to capture, organize, and track operational data and metrics across specialized outreach databases or reporting systems.
• A self-motivated, flexible professional who thrives in a dynamic, community-facing environment and can problem-solve on the fly.
• Excellent time-management skills and the willingness to engage in routine local travel across the regional territory.

Skills

• Elite Communication & Collaboration
• Project & Event Logistics Mastery
• Analytical Attention to Detail
• Agility & Advanced Problem-Solving
• Mobility & Independence

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Day Shift | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity employer

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