Youth Program Coordinator

Position Title:                YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Department:                  Programs

Reports to:                    Youth Program Manager

FLSA Status:                Full Time, Non-Exempt

Hiring range starts at:    $44,000

Benefits Include:          Hybrid work model, flexible work schedule, generous paid time off, 401(K) match,  

                                    healthcare, dental and vision insurance, health savings account and life insurance.

Location:                       Centre City Tower, 650 Smithfield Street, Suite 2400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Partner4Work (TRWIB, Inc.) values diversity and strives for our team to reflect the wide range of people and perspectives that form our region. We provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, culture, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,  gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Partner4Work is an EEO employer.

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About Us 

As the leader of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County’s public workforce system, Partner4Work (formerly Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board) works to ensure that the current and future needs of businesses and job seekers are met.  Through innovative initiatives and programs spanning every facet of the workforce, Partner4Work bridges the gap between people looking for work and companies in need of talent.

About this Position

The Program Coordinator assists in the implementation of an effective workforce development system that will ensure that individuals facing barriers to long-term and successful employment have the opportunity to succeed and thrive. This position will support multiple efforts to implement new and scale existing projects. Candidates for this position must have reliable transportation. The Program Coordinator Position offers many opportunities to become engaged in all facets of Partner4Work (P4W) and to work with community partners. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Relationship and Information Management

●               Meet regularly with the staff associated with assigned contracted providers;

●               Collaborate with a network of workforce development agencies to unify goals and outcomes;

●                  Identify lessons learned from program evaluation and formulate recommendations based on    findings to improve programming;

●                  Create and manage instructional materials for year-round programs;

●               Update/manage the contact database for year-round providers and other special projects as they occur;

●               Coordinate, schedule, and draft regular e-blasts to P4W’s network of providers and partners;

●               Work with the communications team to provide content for the P4W website and  social media    channels;

●               Serve as a main connection between service providers and other P4W programs and initiatives.

Program Coordination

●                    Educate and train provider staff on the policies and procedures required by P4W in accordance with their contracts;

●                    Serve as the liaison between providers and Partner4Work including reviewing invoices, verifying reports, and ensuring providers meet compliance requirements;

●                    Work closely with providers to monitor progress on contracts and ensure milestones and outcomes are met;

●                    Provide technical assistance to providers to strengthen their programs and enhance their ability o meet outcomes;

●                    Visit contractors to provide technical assistance/evaluation.

Procurement and Contracting

●                     Assist in the procurement process for programming where necessary, writing RFPs, managing the  review process, and communicating with proposing organizations as necessary;.

●                     Assist in the contracting process including finalizing the scope of work, developing supporting materials, and working with the fiscal team to create final contracts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

●                  Motivated self-starter with excellent project management skills and strong follow up skills required;

●                  Ability to think strategically and execute new ideas in a fast paced environment;

●                  Ability to develop relationships and effectively collaborate;

●                  Superb communication skills including oral and written presentation;

●                  Ability to utilize various types of software including Google Workspace;

●                  Contributes to the development of a supportive and collaborative work environment;

●                  Represents P4W at convenings, forums and conferences to communicate the P4W strategy and    program objectives. 

Education/Experience Requirements

●                    Project management experience required;

●                    Knowledge of WIOA/TANF youth programming is a plus;

●                    Strong interest in youth workforce development is a plus;

●                    Bachelor’s Degree preferred;

●                    Direct service experience is preferred;

●                    Experience with program design is a plus.

 ADA Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be used to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to write and/or type; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters in an office environment. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.