Purpose of the position
Reporting to the Program Director for EO’s Workforce Innovation (WI) initiatives, the Program Coordinator will help to develop, plan, implement, and coordinate EO's Ignite Internships program. The Coordinator is responsible for developing partnerships that lead to expanded learning opportunities and meaningful career opportunities for all students.
Essential functions
- Develop and maintain relationships with K-12 schools, postsecondary institutions, and regional employers
- Serve as a primary liaison between education and industry partners
- Identify workforce needs and align them with student learning opportunities
- Coordinate advisory groups or sector partnerships (such as healthcare, manufacturing, etc.) as needed
- Design and implement career-connected learning experiences for students, including internships and apprenticeships; job shadowing and workplace tours; and career fairs and industry panels
- Track student participation and outcomes related to workforce programs
- Plan and facilitate educator externships, industry tours, and professional learning sessions
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to align industry needs with curriculum
- Provide educators with insights on labor market trends and in-demand skills
- Support integration of career pathways into classroom instruction
- Coordinate scheduling, transportation, and communication for events and experiences
- Ensure compliance with safety, liability, school district, and EO policies and procedures
- Manage program documentation, agreements, and reporting requirements
- Collect and analyze data on program effectiveness and participant outcomes
- Prepare reports for stakeholders, funders, and leadership
- Use feedback from students, educators, and employers to improve programming
Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to listen carefully and interpret what is being said
- Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time
- Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with ambiguity and under tight schedules
- Exhibit a positive attitude
- Exhibit a professional manner and appearance
- Strong organization, time management, accuracy, and productivity/prioritization skills
- High level of trust, integrity, and ethics
- Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of information
- Advanced understanding and experience in a variety of computer applications, including use of the internet, SaaS products, Microsoft Office products, etc.
- Working knowledge of office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, conference phones)
- Working knowledge of online remote work technologies
- Ability to participate effectively and contribute meaningfully to meetings
- Ability to collaborate with community partners
Work environment
This position is based in the Abingdon, Virginia office.
Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Position type and expected hours of work
Employee should be able to work core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional meetings, events, and possible emergencies outside of core hours.
Travel required
The ideal candidate will be available to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings in person and should be able to travel independently where needed.
Certificates, licenses, registrations required
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
- Reliable high-speed home internet
Required education and experience
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in education, business, public administration or a related field
- Two to four years’ experience in program coordination, education, or workforce development
- Knowledge of local employers and/or experience with local education systems
Preferred experience
- Experience working with K-12 systems and/or industry partners
- Knowledge of career pathways, CTE (Career & Technical Education), or workforce systems
- Familiarity with labor market data and regional economic trends
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
EO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, or status as a veteran or other category protected under applicable state or municipal law. EO will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
