MASST Program Coordinator - Kenai/Gulf Region

MASST Program Coordinator - Kenai/Gulf Region

Position Title: MASST Program Coordinator - Kenai/Gulf Region

Position Description: The Mature Alaskans Seeking Skills Training (MASST) program, part of SERRC, serves seniors in overcoming barriers to employment. The program focuses on providing essential support to help mature Alaskans gain the skills needed for successful job placement. Through collaboration with various partner agencies, promotion of program activities, client recruitment, skill assessment, and job development, the MASST program ensures that seniors receive the assistance they need to enter or re-enter the workforce.

Position Description: The MASST Coordinator oversees the MASST program, ensuring effective implementation and achievement of program goals within set timeframes. Responsibilities include facilitating communication with service agencies, promoting program activities, recruiting clients, assessing their skills and needs, and providing job development and placement at host sites. The Coordinator also prepares reports and evaluations related to the project.

Reports to: Associate Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, preferred
• Valid Alaska driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled use of technology, including communication tools and databases
• Knowledge of grant development, implementation and management
• Ability to plan, implement and monitor project activities
• Experience administering education, employment, and training programs
• Familiarity with local community and social service resources

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote program services and recruit clients and host sites
• Assess participant eligibility, skills, education and training needs
• Develop participant Individual Employment Plans
• Assist clients with job development, placement, and retention assistance
• Match clients with appropriate host sites and job placements
• Collect and maintain confidential client data
• Monitor and evaluate program activities
• Prepare program reports
• Identify training resources and support participant training
• Awareness of community resources that support seniors
• Prepare promotional materials and newsletters
• Collaborate with state departments, and both public and private agencies to plan, promote, and execute project activities and meet client needs; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Location: Kenai, Juneau, Wasilla, Fairbanks

Working Hours: Part-Time, 10-15 hrs/week through May/June 2026.

Fingerprints: This position may require a Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background check.

Benefits: SERRC offers an excellent benefits package, including State of Alaska retirement plan (TRS/PERS), health benefits, and sick and annual/personal leave, depending on the length of the employment contract. Employees who work 173 days or more during the contract year are eligible for full-time benefits. Employees who work between 115 and 172 days are eligible for pro-rated health benefits. Hourly employees who are scheduled to work 15 hours per week or less are not eligible for benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in an employee-sponsored 403(b) plan and AFLAC.

SERRC is an equal opportunity employer. SERRC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SERRC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Executive Director or Director of HR.

About SERRC - Alaska's Educational Resource Center - SERRC delivers high-quality educational services and personalized resources to meet the diverse needs of all Alaskans. SERRC provides support to districts across the state, allowing staff to focus more time and resources on instruction. Support includes business services (Finance, Payroll, and HR), technology services, federal grant management, E-rate services, Special Education Services, and professional learning for faculty and staff. SERRC is also a resource to the communities we serve through Adult Education, Senior Workforce Development (55+), Health Career Education, and Post-Secondary Transition services for young adults.