Workforce Program Coordinator VISTA

Workforce Program Coordinator VISTA

Job Category:
Workforce Development

Location:

1276 University Ave, Saint Paul 55104
- Travel Required:

Yes

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: $957.46 bi-weekly (before taxes)

Mission of Sanneh Foundation:
The mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception.

Values:
Accountability, Caring, Growth & Learning, Respect, Adaptability

Position

Description:

The Workforce Program Capacity Building VISTA will support the development and implementation of workforce readiness programs designed to provide career development and employment opportunities for youth, especially those from diverse and low-income backgrounds. This position will be based at Conway and will focus on building sustainable partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance job training, internship, and employment opportunities for participants in Sanneh programs.

The VISTA will also work to streamline internal processes, improve program efficiency, and increase overall impact.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Build partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and stakeholders to expand workforce development opportunities for youth.
• Strengthen the internal systems and processes for tracking, reporting, and improving the impact of workforce readiness programs.
• Empower youth with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to secure employment and succeed in their careers.

Activities (Q1-4):

• Orientation and Program Familiarization:
  Learn the history and goals of Sanneh's workforce readiness programs, and become familiar with current initiatives and the needs of youth participants. Understand existing processes for job training, internships, and employer partnerships.
• Partnership Development and Outreach:
  Assist in building and maintaining sustainable partnerships with local businesses, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand job training and internship opportunities for youth. Engage in outreach efforts to identify new employer partners and job opportunities, increasing the number of available internships and employment placements.
• Job Readiness Workshop Design:
  Collaborate with staff to design and coordinate job readiness workshops that provide youth with essential career skills, including resume writing, interview techniques, and workplace etiquette. Facilitate or support job readiness sessions to ensure that participants gain practical, hands-on experience and knowledge.
• Participant Tracking and Progress Monitoring:
  Assist in tracking the progress of program participants, ensuring that they meet their employment and training goals. Collect feedback from youth participants to evaluate the effectiveness of the workforce readiness programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Internal Systems and Process Improvement:
  Support the development of efficient internal systems for data collection and reporting on program outcomes. Streamline communication strategies to improve outreach to youth participants and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged in workforce readiness efforts.
• Employer Engagement and Job Placement:
  Support efforts to connect youth participants with potential employers, including job fairs, networking events, and other opportunities for direct employer engagement. Monitor the success of job placements and internships, and work with employers to ensure ongoing opportunities for youth in Sanneh programs.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Assist with documenting program outcomes, success stories, and areas for growth in workforce development efforts. Contribute to the creation of reports or presentations that showcase the impact of workforce readiness programs for funders and other stakeholders.
• Capacity Building and Sustainability:
  Collaborate with staff to ensure the long-term sustainability of the workforce development programs, including establishing procedures and resources that can be maintained after the VISTA term. Develop materials and resources that support program expansion and provide tools for ongoing success in workforce readiness efforts.

Preferred Education &

Qualifications:

• Ameri Corps VISTA's must be 18 years or older.
• Have a Valid Drivers License.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lawful permanent residency.
• Desire to work in a growing nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to the mission of helping low-income students earn college admission and persist toward degree completion.
• Adaptability, flexibility, creativity and commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse types of people in a team environment.

Compensation &…