Workforce Development Field Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide students with educational, career advising, and tuition assistance services to union members
• Coordinate the development and implementation of adult education, occupational certificate programs, and skills training programs for workers, partner with vendors, market program and recruit students
• Work with labor and management to identify training needs and promote fund
• Partner with union staff and leaders to promote fund and develop opportunities to serve members
• Research appropriate vendors, negotiate training contracts, and evaluate program quality and success
• Travel to multiple healthcare facilities across a large geographic area; specifically, sites in Florida where the Fund serves members
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Career Counseling or equivalent years of experience required
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in adult higher education, union and labor relations, or workforce development required
• Knowledge of adult education principles and best practices and career coaching
• Knowledge of career and educational pathways and degree programs in the health care field a plus
• Demonstrated accomplishment and experience in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating education and training programs
• Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Strong attention to details and ability to work well independently
• Available to work flexible hours including some evenings and Saturdays as required
• Must be able to travel to various sites in Florida where the Fund serves members