Workforce Specialist (Part Time)

Brief Description

Before school:

• One-on-one career advising sessions for students who can only meet early
• Coordinate job shadowing, internships, or dual enrollment schedules with local employers or colleges
• Prep work for guest speakers, employer site visits, or career events
• Collaborate with teachers to align career exploration activities with curriculum goals
• Meet with counselors or admin to discuss student progress or career-readiness strategies

During school hours:

• Host classroom workshops on job readiness topics like resume writing, interview skills, and career exploration
• Facilitate career panels or virtual guest speakers representing various industries
• Oversight of student internships, job shadowing, or work-based learning programs that occur during school hours
• Partner with CTE (Career and Technical Education) teachers to support pathway programs with employer connections
• Support special education transition planning by helping students with IEPs explore post-secondary work options

After school:

• Offers time for extended or flexible programming
• Run after-school career clubs or mentorship programs
• Host job fairs, resume clinics, or interview prep workshops in partnership with local businesses
• Meet with parents/families to discuss career options and pathways
• Cook up part-time job opportunities for students, including connections with youth employment programs
• Develop student career portfolios or help with applications to apprenticeships, jobs, or college

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferably in Education, Workforce Development, or related field)
• Experience in career advising, workforce development, or CTE coordination
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage part-time workload across varied hours
• Proficient in data tracking and community/industry collaboration
• Familiarity with Manor ISD, and local labor market context, is a plus

Summary

Primary Purpose: Support Manor ISD's mission to prepare scholars for life and careers by coordinating workforce-related programs, employer engagement, and career pathways across CTE programs.

Operates collaboratively with campuses, community partners, and the Career Certification Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning (Before School/Planning Time)
• Assist in developing and aligning Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways with in-demand, high-wage occupations
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways with in-demand, high-wage occupations
• Coordinate outreach with local employers, community colleges (e.g., ACC), and workforce partners to strengthen student access to internships and certifications
• Plan and schedule career fairs, guest speakers, site visits, and job shadowing opportunities
• Direct Student Engagement (During School Hours)
• Facilitate workshops and classroom sessions on career readiness: resume writing, interview skills, industry certifications
• Collaborate with CTE instructors to supplement programs like Health Science, IT, Automotive, and more
• Assist students in navigating certification opportunities
• Coordination & Data Management
• Track and report on student participation, certification completion, and workforce outcomes
• Support the Workforce Director with data for program improvement and accountability