Fulton County Learning Network

Coordinator: Job Description, Requirements and Responsibilities

This position will be a part-time contract position for 20-30 hours per week. We are looking for an individual that is a self-starter. The coordinator should have a minimum of five years experience in training and education and understand business principles and should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Experience as an entrepreneur/small business owner or working with entrepreneurs/small businesses is a plus.

The coordinator will report to the Executive Director of the Fulton Economic Development Corporation and will also manage and work with a steering committee.

Requirements:

· Excellent oral and written communications skills

· Ability to work with a variety of groups of people

· The skill set to help employers identify training needs and to help obtain relevant training programs

· Experienced and/or able to work with state-funded grant programs

· Ability to help companies and individuals develop training and education strategies

· A clear understanding of business and business practices

· Ability to work with colleges and universities in establishing college-level programs at the learning center

· Self directed and able to function successfully in an unstructured environment

· Ability to speak publicly to groups

Responsibilities:

· Develop positive working relationships with learning institutions as well as having a solid understanding of their educational offerings.

· Coordinate the development of career awareness programs for the emerging workforce and secondary students.

· Work with other organizations in the county developing and enhancing adult education and training for incumbent workers and those unemployed or underemployed.

· Network with businesses, educational institutions, workforce development.

· Assist emerging workforce in identifying educational and employment opportunities using the network.

· Foster and maintain successful relationships with businesses in the county.

· Assist with recruitment efforts targeting college career fairs, former Fulton County graduates, job fairs, etc.

· Educate students, parents, employed, and underemployed persons about career opportunities, i.e. increase career awareness.

· Communicate specific information to the schools concerning "number of jobs", "types of jobs", "specific training and skills requirements", etc. as provided by industries in Fulton County.

· Identify current job openings. Publicize openings through available referral systems.

· Assist with creation and design of promotional material, workforce brochures, event flyers and brochures, power point presentations.

· Set up roundtable meetings/internships with school faculty and industry. These sessions will provide information (company brochures, videos) about products, services, hiring procedure, etc.

· Keep website information pertaining to Workforce Development and Job Opportunities up-to-date.

· Monthly reporting to Board.