What are the responsibilities and job description for the YouthWorks Program Development and Training Support Coordinator position at Commonwealth Corporation?
YouthWorks Program Development and Training Support Coordinator
Department
YouthWorks
Report to
Associate Director, YouthWorks
Classification
Full time, Exempt
Work hours
40 hours per week – Hybrid (Boston, MA)
Annual Salary
$55,000 – 70,000 Employer contributes 13.2% of gross salary to a 401(a)-employee retirement plan. (Vested 100% on day 1 of hire)
Who We Are: Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public workforce development agency that strengthens the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults by investing in innovative partnerships with industry, education and workforce organizations.
Commonwealth Corporation works with hundreds of Massachusetts companies, thousands of new and experienced workers, and thousands of youths and young adults each year.
Program Overview:
Commonwealth Corporation has a strong history of designing, implementing, and managing a range of programming and initiatives that address the needs of youth and young adults who are among our more vulnerable populations. Using evidence-based practices and regional sector partnerships to address social and workforce issues, CommCorp manages grant funds, designs, and supports implementation of programming for the states large-scale subsidized career development and youth employment initiative, YouthWorks, serving approximately 5000 young people each year.
Position Overview:
The YW Program Development and Training Support Coordinator role supports the research, design, development and evaluation of the program’s signature Signal Success curriculum and other program-related training initiatives. The role also supports field training, program development, administration of Youthworks’ Learning Management System (LMS) and assisting with the documentation of program-related processes and procedures and content management.
This position is ideal for an individual with strong organizational skills, curriculum writing, training/facilitation, and technical writing experience.
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Support administration of the YouthWorks Learning Management System
- Research and design curriculum tools and resources for supporting effective and engaging delivery of career and work readiness content for teens and young adults
- Facilitate the demonstration of learning modules, co-facilitate, observe and provide targeted feedback in debriefing conversations
- Support administration assessment and evaluation to ensure that data is used to drive instruction
- Support coordination of Signal Success and other programming training
- Review and revise curriculum content and validate quality through working with participant data, program providers, and subject matter experts
- Provides training and program readiness support to field and internal staff
- Assist with documenting program standard operating procedures
- Coordinate the team’s content management structure
- Additional projects as assigned: these may include leading workshops and training for participants, documenting models of effective practice in youth employment and training
- Contribute to other team projects and other organizational departments as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
- Experience with youth workforce development/school to career initiatives and non-profit or public program management
- Strong understanding of instructional design, curriculum development and training tools
- Prior experience developing and delivering curriculum to youth/young adults and or staff working with youth/young adults
- Demonstrated effectiveness with a wide range of group presentation and facilitation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Work independently and as part of a team including the ability to solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback on project assignments, deliverables and process improvements
- Team player with excellent collaboration, communication and relationship building skills
- Strong internal and external customer orientation
- Experience with research and program development
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability and willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to meet organizational needs
- Ability to function in a statewide project that, at times, may require travel within the state, must have access to a car
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience in workforce development, instructional design, technical writing, and teaching
- Experience with ADDIE or other curriculum design model. ADT certification a plus
- Experience with Learning Management System (LMS)
- Experience with technical writing, developing process and procedures
- Experience coaching and/or training student and young adult learners, in in-person and virtual settings
- Experience working with diverse populations, including students and young adults and serving people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
- Must be able to travel within the state of MA frequently; valid driver license is required
Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including Health insurance (83% employer / 17% employee), medical, HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) (Employer pays first 75% of participant deductible expenses);Dental insurance (80% employer / 20% employee), vision, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks accrued paid vacation per year, generous paid sick time, paid time off, Short-Term, Long-Term and AD&D Insurance, Life insurance up to 250k, Pre-tax parking and commuter benefits (debit card) and Health Flexible Spending Account (debit card).
EEOC statement
Equal Employment Opportunity: Commonwealth Corporation is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Research suggests that qualified women and Black & Indigenous POC may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CommCorp to apply for this role.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CommCorp:
As a leader in workforce development, Commonwealth Corporation is committed to having Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion embedded into the programs and services we offer, reflected in the people we impact and our workplace culture.
Successful candidate will be required to have a CORI background check.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
