Workforce Development Coordinator

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce

Job Description: Workforce Development Coordinator

Position: Workforce Development Coordinator

Reports to: Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

Status: Full time. Exempt. Variable schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

Position function: The Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the workforce development activities of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce. The coordinator will work under the direction of the President & CEO of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.

General responsibilities/tasks:

• Workforce Development * Develop and Launch a Home Base Iowa Program for Marshall County. * Work with President & CEO to develop incentive for job seekers.
• Ensure robust marketing effort for job seekers interested in Marshall County.

• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with HR Managers throughout Marshall County by building a network of HR Managers that meets regularly. * This platform should be used to share new initiatives undertaken by our office, in addition to informing about new tools and resources by other entities.

• Coordinate programming to engage Marshall County K-12 teachers and districts to prepare and develop our workforce of the future.
• Develop working relationships with career placement personnel at Iowa colleges and universities, particularly Marshalltown Community College.
• Attend college career fairs promoting internships and employment opportunities at local companies and also promotes these fairs to local companies.
• Develop annual summer internship programming to engage interns from local companies with each other and the community.
• Develop and manage a concierge program for local companies that desire assistance in recruiting key hires.
• Facilitate NCRC testing to gauge workforce skills gap and develop programming to assist with retraining efforts.
• Engage with local non-profits to bring more individuals into the workforce.
• Actively assist local companies to reduce challenges & barriers to hiring employees.
• Partner with IowaWORKS Office to assist in promoting key labor information and programs with local employers.
• Coordinate and organize the Iowa Valley Leadership program.

• Community Relations * Represent the Chamber and Marshalltown community in a positive manner to the public, business stakeholders, and other appropriate audiences.
• Engage in appropriate community boards and organizations.
• Participate in local and state economic development and workforce organizations as appropriate.
• Attend City Council and Board of Supervisor meetings as needed.
• Serve as Staff Liaison to MTown YP Group.

• Administrative * Provide timely reports on the work of the Workforce Development program to the President & CEO, staff, boards, and others as deemed necessary.
• Continually pursue best practices and finds opportunities to augment the workforce solutions efforts for the businesses of Marshall County.
• Attend committee meetings as assigned.
• Assist with office administration as necessary; such as answering phones and assisting customers.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience in related field.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating and monitoring several projects at once.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, as other programs and activities may be added through action by the President/CEO as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location