POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or at least two-four years of work experience in human resources, business, education, psychology, or related social science area is required.
- Work experience with workforce development program experience is preferred.
- Business Solutions Professional (BSP) Certification is preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and, PowerPoint) and/or Google applications, databases, and websites is required.
- Experience using Salesforce.com is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or government regulations.
- Ability to write grants, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals/policy.
- Working knowledge of workforce development programs and resources.
- Excellent outreach, relationship-building, and networking skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand and work with diverse populations.
- Ability to adapt to workload fluctuations and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong personal accountability and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to engage productively in conflicts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
- Physical activity that sometimes requires: lifting up to 10 lbs; travel by car, train and/or air; bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling and/or twisting.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
- Must hear, write, and speak English well enough to effectively conduct business over the telephone, computer or face-to-face.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS
This position requires working indoors most of the time with some occasional travel outdoors for agency events and meetings. The typical workweek is eight (8) hour workdays, five (5) days per week with some occasional weekend work during specific times of the year, as well as longer hours when deadlines warrant.
