Workforce Program Coordinator VISTA

Job Title:

Workforce Program Coordinator VISTA

Job Category:

Workforce Development 

Department/Group:

Programming 

Job Code/ Req#:
Location:

1276 University Ave, Saint Paul 55104

Travel Required:

Yes 

Level/Salary Range:
Position Type:

Full-Time 

HR Contact:

Jade Adams

Date Posted:

ASAP 

Will Train Applicant(s):

Yes 

Posting Expires:

Until Filled 

External Posting URL:

http://thesannehfoundation.org/about-us/careers/ 

Description

Sanneh Foundation Mission

The mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception. Sanneh asserts that all individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable.

Values:

• Accountability 

• Caring 

• Growth & Learning 

• Respect 

• Adaptability

Position Description

 The Workforce Program Capacity Building VISTA will support the development and implementation of workforce readiness programs designed to provide career development and employment opportunities for youth, especially those from diverse and low-income backgrounds. This position will be based at Conway and will focus on building sustainable partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance job training, internship, and employment opportunities for participants in Sanneh programs. The VISTA will also work to streamline internal processes, improve program efficiency, and increase overall impact.

Role and Responsibilities

Build partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and stakeholders to expand workforce development opportunities for youth. Strengthen the internal systems and processes for tracking, reporting, and improving the impact of workforce readiness programs. Empower youth with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to secure employment and succeed in their careers.

ACTIVITIES (Q1-4):

• Orientation and Program Familiarization
  
  

  • Learn the history and goals of Sanneh’s workforce readiness programs, and become familiar with current initiatives and the needs of youth participants.

  • Understand existing processes for job training, internships, and employer partnerships.
    
    

• Partnership Development and Outreach
  
  

  • Assist in building and maintaining sustainable partnerships