Workforce Development Coordinator (Program Coordinator I)-61137071

Job Responsibilities

Support the Workforce Development Program by assisting with research, program coordination, and strategic initiatives that strengthen the public health workforce. Contribute to efforts related to workforce forecasting, employee engagement, and retention while gaining practical experience in public health workforce development.

Workforce Research and Analysis

• Conduct research on public health workforce trends, best practices, and emerging issues related to recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and workforce well-being.
• Aid in reviewing and summarizing findings from workforce-related data sources (e.g., workforce surveys, national public health workforce reports, and organizational data).
• Prepare written summaries, briefing materials, and presentations to support workforce development planning and leadership discussions.

Workforce Development Plan Support

• Assist with research, documentation, and content development for updates to the agency Workforce Development Plan.
• Identify promising practices and innovative approaches to workforce development within public health organizations.
• Support tracking and documentation of workforce development initiatives, goals, and progress.

Program Coordination and Administrative Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support for workforce development initiatives, meetings, and projects.
• Aid in preparing materials, maintaining documentation, and supporting communication related to workforce programs and activities.
• Support coordination of workforce development trainings, learning opportunities, or internal engagement initiatives.

Workforce Engagement and Special Projects

• Aid in projects related to employee engagement, professional development, and workforce improvement efforts.
• Contribute research and ideas to support strategies that strengthen workforce recruitment, retention, and development.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application.
• Experience with research, review studies, or data analysis through academic coursework or professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate program is preferred, but not required.
• Preferred programs are Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related fields such as Business Administration, Communications, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or Data Analytics.
• Strong interest in public health workforce development, organizational improvement, and workforce planning.