Accountable to: Workforce Director/ Workforce Manager
Manufacturing Works helps Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Companies thrive by delivering solutions that support their people, enhance their productivity, and help them prosper. Our mission is to strengthen manufacturing through connection, education, and training. Manufacturing Works is organized as a membership-based 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization.
Manufacturing Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Youth Contractor is a part-time contract position that will serve as part of the workforce development team. Primary responsibilities include the successful operation of youth pre-apprenticeship programs in a K-12/CTE setting(s) across NE Ohio. The Youth Contractor will support the design and program operations, to ensure quality services are delivered.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Must have 2+ years of experience with proficiency in following areas:
· Workforce development
· Stakeholder management
· Program implementation
· Experience in career technical education or K-12 setting
Prefer experience in the following areas:
· Software: Microsoft 365, Teams, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, OneDrive
· Pre-apprenticeship programs
· Manufacturing
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
o Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for at least 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
Personal Characteristics
· Must exude the organization’s values: Reliable, Supportive, Dedicated, Community-Focused, and Always Learning
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Implement youth pre-apprenticeship programs in NE Ohio, primarily in the manufacturing, commercial/industry construction, and renewable energy industries.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate and organize work-based learning activities with school partners, including delivering curriculum, organizing plant tours and job shadows, running simulated work-based activities, and placement and retention of interns.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders involved in the pre-apprenticeship programs and other experts to meet program standards.
· Support the management of the Technical Corps Program and all related activities.
· Collaborate and provide cross-referrals with other programs within the workforce department and Manufacturing Works to support the efforts and overall mission.
· Ensure timely program results, data entry/management, and completion of all program documentation in compliance with all stakeholders and grant requirements.
· Support Manufacturing Works’ objectives to retain and grow a healthy NE Ohio manufacturing base, as well as other aspects of the organization’s mission.
· Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44102
