Work Experience Coordinator

Job Description:

Scope of Position: Support business relationships for training opportunities with local area employers aligned with industry sectors, particularly as they pertain to On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Paid Work Experience (PWE). This position will coordinate activities that promote career pathways for participants and will coordinate worksite agreements with employers.

Essential Functions

• Introduce employers to services at CareerSource and available training programs during initial employer visits, promote OJT and PWE opportunities and incentives
• Act as an ambassador and concierge to the business community, developing and maintaining relationships with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development, and other business-oriented groups
• Develop career opportunities for participants in partnership with the Career Navigators and Youth Advocates
• Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services
• Conduct initial assessments/intakes to determine candidates’ job interests and potential barriers for both Youth participants and Adults
• Coordinate OJT/PWE contracts and worksite agreements, ensuring accuracy
• Conduct follow-ups and ongoing check-ins with participants
• Document participant progress in EmployFlorida and other necessary trackers
• Complete employee onboarding process through ADP including review of the program handbook
• Review participants’ time and attendance to verify accuracy for payroll purposes
• Upload all necessary documents according to the process and procedures
• Close out participant records upon successful employment placement
• Support special grants and initiatives through finding opportunities for participant placement
• Perform audits as required and provide responses to monitoring
• Work with employers and conduct reverse referrals
• Collaboration required with Business Service Representatives and employers
• Develop and distribute outreach materials in collaboration with CareerSource partners
• Support CareerSource with hiring events
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma required; associate degree or some college preferred
• Strong presentation, sales, and marketing skills, including the ability to present to large groups
• Demonstrated telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining flexibility to meet contract and operational needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Regional travel required
• Able to work fully onsite, fully virtual, or in a hybrid environment
• Clean driving record, valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle required

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.