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1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

Assistant Director, Community Engagement

NYFull-time

8mo

Requisition #:

6865TEF

# of openings:

1

Employment Type

Full time

Position Status

Long Term Temporary

Category

Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement

Hybrid

Fund

1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds

Job Classification

Exempt

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Director, to oversee the newly formed Division aligned with healthcare industry and stakeholder goals to implement outreach for unemployed and underemployed community residents
  • Direct, supervise and develop Field and Workforce Development staff conducting community assessments, surveys and working with partners to recruit candidates for the Career Pathway Training (CPT) program
  • Monitor work of Field and Workforce Development staff to identify best practices that ensure quality partnerships and programs
  • Evaluate partnerships and programs and lead continuous improvement efforts
  • Collaborate with other TEF divisions to recruit, support and refer CPT candidates
  • Develop strategies and content as needed to promote CPT pathways and collaborations with community partners.
  • Implement workplan and evaluation of TEF community-based partnership and engagement efforts
  • Assist with developing and conducting specific community needs assessments and coordinate, as needed, efforts with Research & Evaluation team
  • Observe/join staff in the field to provide support, feedback and coaching to ensure quality programming
  • Maintain effective relationships with key local organizations and community partners aligned with TEF strategies
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Education, Healthcare or equivalent years of experience; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum six (6) years' experience in training, consulting, education, workforce development and four (4) years supervisory experience required
  • Ability to scan political terrain and identify areas of improvement
  • Excellent analytical and project management skills; Excellent relationship building and skills
  • Ability to create and build relationships, gain confidence of external organizations; be able to identify joint interests and areas of collaboration
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work both independently and as a team player
  • Strong active listening skills, good self-awareness, ability to recognize impact on others and ability to manage boundaries
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to travel to various sites in Greater New York area (including Long Island and Westchester as needed)