Job Development & Community Outreach Coordinator

The Job Development & Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for

expanding employment opportunities for Vision Urbana participants through employer

engagement, job development, community outreach, and workforce marketing. This

position will actively cultivate relationships with employers, hiring managers, recruiters,

staffing agencies, and workforce development partners to identify job opportunities for

Vision Urbana clients across all programs.

The coordinator will serve as a key representative of Vision Urbana within workforce

development networks and the broader community, helping participants navigate the job

search process while promoting Vision Urbana's workforce programs and services. In

addition, this position will oversee workforce-related marketing, social media, and outreach

efforts to increase program visibility, participant enrollment, and community engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Vision Urbana's Workforce Director, the Job Development & Community Outreach Coordinator will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, hiring managers, recruiters, staffing agencies, and workforce partners to identify employment opportunities for Vision Urbana participants.
• Represent Vision Urbana at job fairs, networking events, workforce meetings, and community events to expand employer partnerships and increase program visibility.
• Collaborate with workforce partners, including the Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN), to identify employment opportunities, referrals, and joint initiatives.
• Assist participants with job searches, online applications, resume development, interview preparation, and other employment readiness activities.
• Match participants with job opportunities, training programs, and supportive services that align with their skills and career goals.
• Conduct follow-up with employers and participants regarding interviews, placements, and employment retention.
• Develop outreach strategies to recruit participants and increase awareness of Vision Urbana programs and services.
• Manage and regularly update Vision Urbana's social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, and maintain workforce related content and events on the organization's website.
• Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, job leads, participant referrals, placements, outreach activities, and marketing efforts.
• Prepare regular reports on job development, employer engagement, outreach activities, and participant outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Vision Urbana's workforce development and community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing, and confident communicator with the ability to connect with people from all walks oflife. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, networking, and serving as a positive representative of Vision Urbana in the community.
• At least two (2) years of experience in workforce development, job placement, recruiting, employer relations, business development, community outreach, marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with employers and community partners.
• Experience assisting individuals with employment searches, workforce services, or career development preferred.
• Experience creating flyers, outreach materials, marketing campaigns, newsletters, or social media content.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and database systems.
• Excellent written, verbal,organizational, andinterpersonal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.