Workforce Solutions Capital Area ยท 3 months ago
Program Coordinator - Austin Area Urban League
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWorkforce Solutions Capital Area is a community-focused organization, and they are seeking a Program Coordinator to support education and youth development activities. The role involves planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing programs while maintaining collaborative relationships with partner organizations.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement the EYD Project Ready model
Maintain applications, support information and program files digitally and print
Assesses and documents client progress toward self-sufficiency goals
Advocate to other agencies and entities on behalf of Urban Leaguers
Develops and maintains a referral database for various community services and refers clients to other agencies for service when appropriate
Submit routine weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly reports on a timely basis
Explain program services and policies to clients and general public
Assist in outreach/recruitment activities
Serve as backup to other program staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Assists the division in preparation of Funding opportunities response responses, reporting documents, and other correspondence as necessary
Track legislation, regulations, other government, university, and foundation initiatives that directly impact upon the mission and programs of the Education and Youth Development division as needed
Manage and maintain records, evaluations, resource materials and all other documents related to the work of the EYD division programs (Project Ready)
Work cooperatively with public and private sector agencies, local community development groups and national nonprofit boards to enhance and develop programs of the Education & Youth Development division
Work collaboratively with Central Texas Youth service providers and education entities to advise on the development and implementation of effective positive Youth Development In School Time (IST) Push In, Out of School Time (OST), Hybrid IST & OST strategies
Represent the Education & Youth Development division in internal/external meetings and convening
Strategically identify and initiate effective partnering, management, parent engagement and advocacy services
Recruits potential program participants by researching and resourcing target areas
Qualification
Required
Must have proficient computer skills and database entry ability (i.e. Microsoft Office, internet research and use of email communications)
Ability to interpret complex written material and analyze problems as they relate to case management
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Ability to coordinate, organize, prioritize and work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision
Ability to build and maintain a professional working relationship with clients, funding sources, community representatives and co-workers
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Excellent time management skills; organized and able to prioritize
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, counseling, psychology or a closely related discipline is preferred
Strong interpersonal, professional, and organizational skills
Company
Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Workforce Solutions Capital Area is a workforce development organization that trains and connects job seekers with jobs.
Founded in 1995
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yael Lawson
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-08-05
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