ANEW · 3 months ago
Program Coordinator (Youth Career Exploration)
Tukwila, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$33.17/hr - $35.21/hr
4+ years expANEW is a nonprofit organization focused on assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for leading construction boot camps for youth ages 14-21, promoting career pathways in construction and developing essential work-readiness skills.
ConstructionEmploymentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Commitment to ANEW’s mission, vision, and values
Maintain and use program-based computerized systems, write, and review reports, and maintain accurate records
Lead students through essential skills for the workplace training, and job readiness curriculum
Provide comprehensive project support which includes meeting and event planning, tracking activities to timelines, data entry and support, and assisting in the management of multiple concurrent projects
Provide excellent customer service as needed. Develop and maintain efficient communication processes
Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others on the team and individuals across the organization to develop positive working relationships with co-workers, contract managers, and the students/families served
Provide instruction to students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities; promote student understanding of materials presented
Reinforce and reviews concepts and skills. Adjust tasks to suit the needs of students
Demonstrate the correct and practical applications with a variety of construction hand and power tools used in the construction trade industry
Maintain student records, including attendance, graphs data, compliance in grading information, scoring, Etc., and prepare students’ progress information
Ensure safety practices are being taught, understood, adhered to, and observed
Teach basic mathematics concepts applicable to the construction trades
Collaborate with Regional Transition Consultants, schools, and community-based organizations to identify students who have an IEP, a 504 plan, or a documented disability
Collaborate with DCYF/JR employees to continue programming in JR facilities
Coordinate activities customized to the individual student’s needs, considering the student’s skills, abilities, preferences, and interests
Prepare written program reports for internal management and funders
Conduct and track student enrollment and outreach services
Develop and maintain a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement
Develop educational activities that include workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and job exploration relating to apprenticeship pathways and opportunities
Successfully execute the Youth Exploration Program, related activities, and workplace readiness in accordance with ANEW’s mission and contract deliverables
Present to a variety of audiences to educate them on the Youth Exploration Programs
Plan Youth Exploration Curriculum. Deliver curriculum and supervise student participants during Exploration workshops
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience working in Program Coordination, specifically in workforce development, education, or support services required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Youth Development, Social Work, or related field highly preferred
Experience managing classrooms or groups of young people with IEP, 504 plans, and students with documented disabilities
Experience providing employment navigation for young adults. This includes identifying and reducing barriers that prevent successful job placement
Experience working with incarcerated youth preferred, but not required
A passion for serving incarcerated youth
Experience working with people in an educational environment including school administration, staff, parents, and others
Commitment to DEI values and understanding of equity and social justice principles and how they can be applied internally and in the field
Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to assess and resolve situations using a flexible approach
Ability to consistently maintain professional composure and tact, patience, and courtesy
Skill in developing and maintaining an effective, collaborative, and positive staff environment
Must be detail oriented and able to complete multiple tasks accurately and in a timely manner
Proficiency or ability to learn business software applications including Microsoft Window, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Comfort with learning new digital technologies and engaging with colleagues on efforts to improve internal systems and practices
Strong oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated experience researching, compiling, analyzing, and reviewing reports
Skill in synthesizing a variety of information
Experience writing progress and project updates
Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit
Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects
Experience in working with collaborative partnerships
Ability to safely and legally operate a large passenger van, and/or other company passenger vehicles
Criminal background screening through WA DSHS background checking system
Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening and or weekends
Must provide documents that verify identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of employment
A requirement of this position is driving company vehicles, and large vans, a valid U.S. Driver's license and proof of insurability is required
Regular Travel is expected and required
Preferred
Experience working with incarcerated youth preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Basic life insurance
Vacation
Sick leave
Holiday pay
4% match to a 401k after one year of employment
Company
ANEW
ANEW is a non-profit organization that provides jobs in construction trades, transportation for women.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase