— from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council —
San Juan Economic Development Council announced a position vacancy for a Program Coordinator to coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs, with a focus on trades training programs.
Description of Duties and Tasks: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned. Required:
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- Coordinates assigned programs including developing schedules for instructors, arranges facilities including classroom/electronic setup, collects, compiles & distributes survey data, sets up events and workshops.
- Coordinates and implements trades training programs at the EDC: develops curricula and schedules, creates and deploys marketing efforts, arranges facilities including classroom/electronic setup, collects, compiles & distributes survey data, coordinates students participating in training programs, reports out to EDC Board, community groups and funders.
- Coordinates and implements trades apprenticeships with San Juan County businesses.
- Creates and maintains current brochures, applications, web resources, and other program marketing materials.
- Works with EDC Director to assess community needs based on input from professional associations, participants and industry professionals to develop or revise programs.
- Answers phone and email correspondence, and provides customer service for EDC office.
Qualifications: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Required:
- Effective communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
- Strong writing skills
- Effective development skills, including fundraising and funder development
- Strong computer skills in standard office software applications, including all Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint), and ability to learn new software applications
- Attention to detail and timeliness
- Ability to work under pressure and self-direct
- Ability to coordinate all aspects of programs, and to interact effectively with students, funders, business owners, and agencies
- Ability to travel around San Juan County and Washington state
- Ability to create and maintain program marketing materials
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and materials (non-disclosure agreement required)
- Driver’s license/appropriate insurance and clean driving record required
- Ability to maintain general jolliness in challenging situations
- Ability to multi-task with frequent disruptions
- Ability to commit to a set schedule
Work Experience and Requirements: Required:
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- At least one year of successful college experience and at least three years’ work experience in administration or management, including project management.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ work experience in administration or management.
- Valid Washington driver’s license required.
Compensation: DOE with specific benefits
Type: Part-time, 30 hours/week
Please send resume and a writing sample of at least 250 typed words (preferably business or grant-oriented) to the San Juan County Economic Development Council at: info@sanjuansedc.org. No phone calls, please. Open until filled.
