Workforce Education Coordinator - Outreach

The Workforce Education Outreach Coordinator serves as a key ambassador for Workforce Education programs, increasing awareness, access, and enrollment opportunities for prospective and current students. This position develops and implements outreach, recruitment, and engagement strategies that connect diverse populations with educational pathways, workforce training, financial assistance programs, and support services. The Outreach Coordinator builds and maintains strong partnerships with community organizations, workforce development agencies, employers, schools, and campus stakeholders to expand program visibility and create pathways to student success.

Working collaboratively with campus and community partners, the Outreach Coordinator helps advance the college's mission of expanding educational access, economic mobility, and workforce opportunities for students and communities. This position reports to the Director of Workforce Education.

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students.

Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.

The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

• Provide excellent customer service and information about Workforce Education programs and services to community members, employers, and partner organizations
• Develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and engagement strategies that increase awareness of Workforce Education opportunities among diverse student populations and community partners
• Collaborate with external organizations to plan, promote, and participate in recruitment events, community outreach activities, and student engagement initiatives
• Partner with College Relations to develop and implement annual marketing, communication, and recruitment plans
• Create and distribute outreach materials, marketing content, and program information through a variety of communication channels to increase program visibility and engagement
• Identify and implement innovative and culturally responsive recruitment strategies that effectively engage underserved and historically marginalized populations
• Represent Green River College and Workforce Education programs at community events, workforce development meetings, employer forums, career fairs, school visits, and…