What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Partnership Coordinator position at Para Los Nios?
About PLN
Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Nios provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services.
Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Nio's' model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.
Position Overview (this position is assigned to end May 31, 2025)
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Employment Partnership Coordinator to join our Youth Workforce Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fostering relationships with community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to facilitate employment opportunities for our program participants. The Employment Partnership Coordinator will play a crucial role in building strategic partnerships and connecting job seekers with relevant opportunities, resources and support services.
Duties
- Leads career related events, job shadowing experiences, job clubs, mentoring opportunities, hiring events and career panels.
- Coordinates and / or directly provide group presentations and training, including workshops.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions to identify employment opportunities for program participants.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand the needs and goals of job seekers and align partnership efforts accordingly.
- Attend and coordinate hiring events, networking events, and other outreach activities to learn about employment opportunities and engage with potential employers.
- Provide guidance and support to job seekers in navigating the job search process, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job application assistance.
- Conduct outreach and presentations to promote awareness of our programs and services.
- Stay informed about current labor market trends, industry needs, and employment-related policies to better serve job seekers and employers.
- Track and report on partnership activities, outcomes, and successes to evaluate program effectiveness and inform future strategies.
- Collaborate with internal departments, partners agencies and stakeholders to leverage resources and maximize impact on employment outcomes.
- Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and conferences to enhance visibility and networking opportunities.
- Conducts follow-up with employers to determine status of job referrals.
- Schedules meetings with partners to strengthen and understand employer needs.
- Supports with volunteer recruitment and related activities and trainings.
- Supports with coordination of workforce initiatives and special projects.
- Perform other relevant duties as requested by program director.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Education and Certification Requirements
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements
To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Expectations for All Para Los Nios Staff
Candidates for employment at Para Los Nios, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following :
Para Los Nios is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
It is the established policy of Para Los Nios (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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Salary : $24 - $31