Job Description

Why Join JVS?

Do work that matters, supporting the mission of JVS (Jewish Vocational Service) which helps people find good, living wage jobs. Our mission is to transform lives by helping people build skills and find work to achieve self-sufficiency.

Our Impact

Since 1973, JVS has helped more than 85,000 people in the Bay Area build skills, find jobs and transform their lives.

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Coordinator, Adult Training Programs includes the training and placement of long-term under-employed or unemployed individuals in jobs.

Scope

• Support and coordinate JVS training programs delivered on-site or remotely
• Coordinate all aspects of an intensive training and job search program including outreach, planning, participant recruitment, participant enrollment, program timelines, employer and other guest speakers, curriculum and instruction as needed, access to supportive services as needed, fellowship/internship placement support, and post-program job placement support
• Propose and implement program improvements with supervisor to improve program efficiency and impact in completion and placement rates
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry into Salesforce to track client case management activities and grant reporting
• Coordinate and partner with instructors to improve or update curriculum as needed and ensure flow of participant information and team cohesion
• Coordinate with Senior Partnerships Coordinator to deliver employer mock interviews and resume reviews and possible guest speakers for the program
• Lead Outreach and Recruiting to promote JVS programs and services to diverse communities and audiences within partner communities, using online and in-person outreach and recruitment strategies
• Cultivate new and maintain existing relationships with community partners that serve as referral, fellowship, employer and volunteer partners for JVS programs
• Ensure participants experience a high quality and compassionate experience with JVS
• Provide vocational and employment services (job development, placement & retention) to participants
• Manage clear and timely communications with community partners, participants, and employers
• Maintain accurate data on programs, preparing periodic reports to management on program performance and collaborate with coordinators across department and organization
• Collaborate with Business Development team on helping clients be job search ready and apply to open positions that come through JVS’s employer contacts

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience providing employment services (e.g., job development, staffing, recruiting) or equivalent social services for underserved communities
• Experience with job coaching, or direct client service for a diverse constituency
• Experience in a successful community outreach or community coordination role
• Public speaking and some teaching experience
• Comfortable performing work remotely, as needed
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidential information and detailed records
• Ability to build strong partnerships broadly, with various organizations and with influential stakeholders like community outreach partners and employers
• Takes initiative, works effectively independently and as part of a team
• Strong presentation, public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Strong written communication skills; able to write clearly, concisely, consistently using appropriate tone, and providing context
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills; able to work in a multicultural environment with diverse staff and clientele
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and changing processes
• Open to new ideas and differing perspectives; willing to change plans and priorities based on feedback and input

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Bay Area employers and community-based organizations landscape
• Experience collaborating and/or creating partnerships with educational institutions, training partners or other community partners
• Understanding of the landscape of the Bay Area Workforce landscape
• Experience with CRMs, ideally Salesforce
• Experience with online course curriculum such as LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, and Udemy as both a Learner and a facilitator
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com, Acuity (or similar calendaring application), Office 365/Sharepoint, Zoom, Google Drive and Classroom

What We Offer

• Annual Salary: $60,000 – $65,000
• Equitable pay
• 100% covered medical and dental plans for the employee
• Twenty (20) days of PTO +  twelve (12) days of Paid Sick Leave
• Paid federal and Jewish holidays
• 403(b) retirement contribution match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities and $250 Work-From-Home stipend
• This position is remote until further notice with the expectation of returning to work in our San Francisco office; JVS does not provide relocation packages

JVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disabilities. We welcome diverse applicants. Please let us know if you need accommodations or auxiliary aids for the interview process.

JVS values intersectional racial equity and strives to center people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities that experience marginalization.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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