Training Programs Coordinator

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school‑aged children to homeless families, from non‑profit organizations to local employers.

The Community Learning Center (CLC) empowers a diverse community of adult learners to transform their lives and realize their potential through education, skills development, and community participation. Learners are predominantly low‑income Cambridge residents and come from a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and racial backgrounds. They are enrolled in English classes or Adult Education for high school equivalency, employment training, or preparation for college.

• 50th Anniversary
• Friends of the CLC

The Training Programs Coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership and coordination of multiple career pathway training programs, teaching, recruitment of students, education and career advising, and developing/maintaining collaborative relationships. The ideal candidate is a leader who has a commitment to racial equity, an understanding of the challenges adult learners face, and a vision for collaborations and supports to promote and advance the CLC's mission and core values.

Leadership, coordination and program development tasks will occupy approximately 10 hours per week, while direct service (teaching and advising) will encompass the remaining 27.5 hours. The Training Programs Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director for Student Career Pathways and Collaborations.

• With Leadership Team, ensure that CLC's Training Program's strategic goals and objectives are met
• Ensure that equity and inclusion are held as a priority in all CLC work and that practices are aligned with the CLC mission
• Develop and foster positive working relationships with, build rapport with, and motivate a diverse group of people to achieve their educational and career goals
• Build and foster employer relationships to support various career pathways
• Collaborate with community partners on industry‑focused initiatives and programming
• Attend relevant local, regional, and statewide meetings

• Overall management of CLC's training programs (CNA, Transitions)
• Conduct outreach and recruitment of students for industry‑focused pipelines
• Conduct screening and assessments of students for class placement
• Enter and maintain learner data and records
• Administer standardized assessments
• Oversee implementation of curriculum development and alignment with program goals
• Hire and supervise part‑time program staff
• Actively participate in the Department of Human Service Program’s Race and Equity Initiative

• Provide career advising and job placement
• Provide education advising; make appropriate referrals for other services
• Communicate regularly with teachers on student issues and goals
• Teach weekly career awareness class; arrange for guest speakers

Additional duties assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Experience in leading/coordinating projects and teams
• Experience in advising a multi‑cultural population
• Experience in and/or willingness to work on issues concerning racial equity

• Strong organizational, communication and technology skills
• Familiarity with postsecondary education, training programs and community resources
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

• Experience working in Adult Education…