Workforce Program Coordinator VISTA

Workforce Program Coordinator VISTA Job Title: Workforce Program Coordinator VISTA Job Category: Workforce Development Department/Group: Programming Job Code/ Req#: Location: 1276 University Ave, Saint Paul 55104 Travel Required: Yes Level/Salary Range: Position Type: Full-Time HR Contact: Jade Adams Date Posted: ASAP Will Train Applicant(s): Yes Posting Expires: Until Filled External Posting URL: http://thesannehfoundation.org/about-us/careers/ Description Sanneh Foundation Mission The mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception. Sanneh asserts that all individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable. Values: Accountability Caring Growth & Learning Respect Adaptability Position Description The Workforce Program Capacity Building VISTA will support the development and implementation of workforce readiness programs designed to provide career development and employment opportunities for youth, especially those from diverse and low-income backgrounds. This position will be based at Conway and will focus on building sustainable partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance job training, internship, and employment opportunities for participants in Sanneh programs. The VISTA will also work to streamline internal processes, improve program efficiency, and increase overall impact. Role and Responsibilities Build partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and stakeholders to expand workforce development opportunities for youth. Strengthen the internal systems and processes for tracking, reporting, and improving the impact of workforce readiness programs. Empower youth with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to secure employment and succeed in their careers. ACTIVITIES (Q1-4): Orientation and Program Familiarization Learn the history and goals of Sanneh’s workforce readiness programs, and become familiar with current initiatives and the needs of youth participants. Understand existing processes for job training, internships, and employer partnerships. Partnership Development and Outreach Assist in building and maintaining sustainable partnerships with local businesses, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand job training and internship opportunities for youth. Engage in outreach efforts to identify new employer partners and job opportunities, increasing the number of available internships and employment placements. Job Readiness Workshop Design Collaborate with staff to…