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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Engagement & Workforce Specialist plays a key role in developing and
maintaining partnerships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community
stakeholders to create internship and job opportunities for students. This position supports the district’s workforce development initiatives by coordinating outreach efforts, fostering
relationships, tracking program impact, and organizing events that connect students with
career pathways. Additionally, the Specialist collaborates with internal and external partners to enhance student opportunities, align programs with industry needs, and promote engagement through strategic communication efforts. This position reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and maintains partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations to create internship and job opportunities for students.
Collaborates with school-based staff including school counselors, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) personnel, and work-based learning coordinators to align student workforce opportunities with career pathways.
Monitors and tracks student internship and job placement data to assess program effectiveness and provide reports to district leadership.
Assists in planning and implementing community outreach strategies that promote workforce development and student career pathways.
Supports district grant initiatives by identifying workforce-related partnership opportunities that align with funding requirements.
Organizes and coordinates special events, career fairs, and networking opportunities for students, employers, and community partners.
Creates marketing materials, social media content, and outreach communications to increase awareness of student internship and job programs.
Responds to inquiries from community members, businesses, and other stakeholders regarding partnership opportunities and student workforce initiatives.
All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree in related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community relations, workforce development, business partnerships, career and technical education (CTE), public relations, or a related field required. Experience working in K-12 education, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or corporate social responsibility programs is preferred.
Makes decisions and final recommendations which routinely affect the activities of others.
High level of judgment required: supervisor is available on limited time basis; individual required to establish and evaluate departmental and organizational objectives; media relations; independent judgment is required to review and approve major recommendations. Ability to interact positively and productively with all officials.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational leaders and administrators.
Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills are required for working with interdepartmental and inter-divisional leaders and administrators. Position requires frequent contact with elected and/or appointed, community leaders, officials, and
dignitaries.
Responsible for performing multiple functions with a high-level of accountability for effective operation and results. Effective time management and organization abilities are required. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills are also required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software and other programs as deemed necessary to support work-related functions.
Normal office setting.
May require travel to off-site training locations, school site visits, and community site visits.
Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.
NOTE: This is a Grade 22, 225-day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.
Salary : $41,536 - $45,380