Workforce Programs Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Workforce Program Specialist

Employee Benefits: 

• 100% Employer-paid ancillary benefits for employee only. 
• Club Membership at locations in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia is included for dependents ages 6-18.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2.5% employer match of eligible compensation
• 5% Employer pension contribution. 
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities with complimentary access to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Spillett Leadership University for online education and training

GREAT CAREERS START HERE:

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of an award-winning team of professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community? Apply today to the Workforce Programs Specialist position at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC). 

The Workforce Programs Specialist will lead and manage BGCSDC’s micro-internship program, My Avenues for Professional Success (MAPS), and provide comprehensive career readiness training for high school students through the Youth Workforce Program. You will also organize quarterly career networking mixers and design interactive workshops that allow teens to explore various career fields through job shadowing and targeted skill-building experiences. 

The ideal candidate should have a passion for youth development, strong organizational skills, and the ability to create strong partnerships in the community. 

Essential Duties:

• Direct and manage MAPS, an immersive micro-internship program that exposes high school students to a variety of career fields.
• Facilitate comprehensive workforce preparation training for Club teens, including bi-monthly workshops and hands-on skill-building activities. 
• Manage, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to Club teens in their roles as Café Baristas and Snack Attendants through the Youth Workforce Program, including overseeing the distribution and tracking of participant stipends.
• Host quarterly networking mixers and job shadow events to connect program participants with industry professionals.
• Continuously enhance and update workforce development curricula to reflect industry standards, trends, and the evolving needs of high school students. 

• Develop innovative recruitment strategies to promote The Club’s workforce programs. Ensure inclusivity and accessibility in the recruitment process, identifying diverse target audiences and implementing effective methods to reach them. 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry experts, local businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations to create career development opportunities for program participants. 
• Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness, using findings to improve outcomes and ensure measurable impact

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in curriculum development and program facilitation

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3+ years of experience in youth development, workforce training, or a related field preferred. 
• Experience in curriculum development and program facilitation. 
• Valid FL Driver’s License and be insured under the BGCSDC’s policy.
• Traveling is required. 
• Occasional nights and weekends are required. 
• Pass pre-employment background screening and drug test.
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Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm