Blueprint Industry Coordinator - Non-Merit

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Regular Schedule: Non-Merit, 34 hours per week with some evenings and weekends hours. Plus, County benefits. This position is funded by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Background
Join us in transforming Maryland's education system! The Blueprint for Maryland's Future, a groundbreaking 10-year initiative, is set to revolutionize education by implementing reforms recommended by the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education.

This comprehensive plan focuses on five key pillars. Baltimore County Government/DEWD is taking a lead role in Pillar 3, focusing on College and Career Readiness. Preparing students for success in post-secondary education and careers by enhancing curriculum, providing relevant skills, and fostering a growth mindset. Be part of this groundbreaking journey and contribute to creating a brighter educational landscape for generations to come!

Definition of Responsibility
Collaborating with Baltimore County Public School (BCPS), Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), and Workforce Development Business Partners, the Youth Workforce Engagement Coordinator gains insights into the local economy and industry trends, facilitating meaning connections between students and employers to produce networking opportunities that may results in work-based learning experiences.

Through partnership opportunities and events, the aim is to educate local businesses about investing in the long-term success of local youth, cultivating a talent pipeline. This initiative bridges education and business needs, equipping students with industry trends, career pathways, and essential workforce skills for employability and regional economic growth

Funding for this position is provided by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. Interested candidates must attach their resume to the application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Under supervision of the Blueprint Program Manager, the Youth Workforce Engagement Coordinator will deliver comprehensive workforce experiences to assist Baltimore County middle and high school students in identifying academic and career pathways

Essential Job Duties

• Develop business and community partnerships by conducting outreach and recruitment of businesses based on identified needs and interests of high school aged students.
• Establish and continually expand a network of strong employer partnerships.
• Contact employers by telephone (may include cold calling), email and personal site visits to identify hiring needs, available career pathways, and opportunities for mentorship, information sharing, and partnership.
• Meet and establish professional relationships with prospective employers by attending networking events, including career fairs, Chamber of Commerce events, industry gatherings, etc.
• Identify job and industry-specific roles, business requirements, workforce trends, job skills, and design and deliver presentations on career pathways and opportunities in the community related to job development.
• Collaborate with school-based staff to identify potential work-based learning experiences in the business community.
• Work closely with inter-departmental and inter-agency teams and act as the liaison between BCPS and CCBC to provide information and facilitative support as these entities connect students with specific career and workforce development information, opportunities, experiences, and training activities.
• Support the recruitment of area business partners to contribute to career development activities, including work-based learning placements.
• Formulate strategic action plans to improve employer and student engagement.
• Conduct follow-ups with employers to assess satisfaction with engagement in the career counseling program.
• Support CCBC and BCPS in the development of career-readiness outreach activities and events for students, including evaluations of activities and outcomes.
• Work with area agencies to assist in educating employers on opportunities to work with and hire students with varying abilities, appropriate accommodations, ADA laws and tax benefits.
• Assist BCPS and CCBC in developing and implementing best practices for the career counseling program, including community engagement, vocational training, person-centered planning, coaching supports, and advocacy.
• Partner with school-based staff to provide workplace experiences that align with educational experiences and prepare students for their career goals.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay informed about labor market trends, local workforce needs, and education opportunities and additional resources.
• Participate in meetings and trainings with school-based staff, business partners, and Baltimore County Government agencies.
• Maintain confidential records and comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing data privacy and safety.
• Stay up-to-date about available industry training and education programs including entrance requirements, competency requirements, and performance outcomes.
• Prepare routine correspondence and documentation to appropriate parties as required by County and program requirements, including weekly updates to Program Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, social work, communication, education, human resources, or related field;
Plus
Two years of related experience. Experience employer outreach, business sales, marketing, human resources and or community outreach preferred.

Relevant work experience may be substituted for education requirements on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.

Preferred Experience

• Bi-lingual skills desirable

• Knowledge of current Baltimore County workforce trends, needs, and workforce-related community resources.
• Understanding of career planning and career coaching, especially with young people, people with disabilities, and people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Collect, analyze, and effectively communicate data and assessment results.
• Understand and interpret local and State labor market trends and connect them to experiences for young people.
• Self-starter who can work independently to set and meet professional goals.
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when engaging with industry partners and partnering entities (CCBC and BCPS).
• Knowledge of current career tools, services and resources.
• Able to work efficiently, effectively, and non-competitively as part of a team.
• Extremely organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Able to develop and facilitate presentations both virtually and in-person.
• Proficiency using MS Office Applications (Email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), job search tools, Intent, and various computerized tutorials.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people of varied cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proven experience in community building and employee engagement.
• Complete all required forms, reports, etc. associated with the above responsibilities.
• Ability to establish credibility through consultative relationships with employers.
• Experience working in or with private sector businesses and developing and maintaining rapport.
• Ability to work towards a win-win result that students’ college and career interests with employers’ real talent needs.
• Ability to set goals and focus on achieving them.
• Capability to assess what is working and to quickly adapt when a new approach is needed.
• Knowledge of the job search process with experience using current job search tools and resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is primarily sedentary, with occasional walking, lifting, and other restricted physical activities.

Duties will include daily travel between school sites, local businesses, job centers, and education/training providers.

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Applicants selected for employment may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends, as needed.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Please Note: This position is funded by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.