JAG Nebraska Training Manager

Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Job Title: JAG Nebraska Training Manager

Department: JAG Nebraska, Programs

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Omaha, NE

Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community’s most impactful health and human service programs. UWM’s funded programs and direct services – including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program – focus on four key areas to improve health and well‑being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow.

At United Way, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

• Build TRUST in everything we do.
• Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
• Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
• Be OPEN to embracing others’ differences.
• Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
• Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG Nebraska) is dedicated to empowering students with the personal and professional development skills and support to achieve success in high school graduation, further‑education and employment following high school graduation. JAG Nebraska programming is provided as in‑school, for‑credit class electives during the school day. Classes integrate project‑based learning and employer engagement through hands‑on, realistic learning experiences where students master up to 37 competencies translatable to the workforce.

JAG also provides leadership development experiences through extracurricular activities which include student‑led planning and engagement for public service and social awareness projects and activities in addition to participation in State and National JAG conferences throughout the school year. As a result of JAG Nebraska, students become equipped to contribute to the local community through attainment of meaningful employment and active civic engagement skills.

The position of JAG Nebraska Training Manager is responsible for providing training and instructional coaching to support JAG specialists across the state.

• Analyze participant data to identify eligibility for JAG Nebraska Alumni Network.
• Create and deliver student and alumni correspondence with guidance from JAG Leadership team.
• Maintain accurate data systems to track alumni communications, participation, career outcomes, credentials, and post‑graduation outcomes.
• Deliver presentations on post‑graduation opportunities to JAG Nebraska students.
  
  Collaborate with JAG Career Specialists to promote alumni network and receive referrals.
• Use quantitative and qualitative alumni data to identify participants in need of career development assistance and send referrals to Director of Strategic Partnerships.
• Attend local employer engagement activities as a JAG representative and chaperone, as needed.
• Provide support for JAG Nebraska statewide events leading up to and on‑site on day of event, if available.
• Develop reports on alumni network activities, participant progress, employer partnerships, and referrals.
• Partner with UWM marketing team to highlight alumni success stories and create promotional materials and social media content for future participants, community stakeholders, and employer partners.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding participant information.

• Collaborates to design and implement the training functions for the JAG Nebraska Program.
• Designs and implement the JAG Nebraska mentoring program.
• Coordinates feedback from stakeholders to develop future programming needs.
• Collaborates on design and manage the facilitation of training that meets organization needs and eradicates gaps.
• Utilizes…