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GSW Coordinator
This Full-Time 37.5 hours, Non-Exempt staff position reports to the GSW Board President and the Director of Strategic Initiatives.
Goals: This position is responsible for coordination of all GSW Programming. The Coordinator must think systematically about workforce development needs in the community and identify barriers to employment that can be resolved through connections and collaborations.
GSW is contracted to provide professional workforce development and community education services associated with the completion of the CNY Clean Energy Hub program. Consequently, the Coordinator will be responsible for service delivery activities related to the outreach and equitable engagement plan, developing partnerships with clean energy businesses and agencies providing wrap-around services to developing workforce training/educational events as well as career fairs.
Responsibilities: The GSW Coordinator will:
Expand GSW’s network of workforce related service providers, develop contacts with employers, and assess workforce needs/barriers
Coordinate Leadership, Direct Service, and Board meetings (determine content, identify speakers, develop guiding questions/discussion guides, prepare meeting minutes, send meeting reminders, follow-up on meeting action items, document outcomes of activities, prepare reports)
Support the Director of Strategic Initiatives in preparing a Clean Energy Regional Assessment and Barriers Analysis that includes identifying stakeholders, barriers to workforce development, existing wrap-around services and new services needed, and preparing a resource guide
Manage GSW members, including membership renewals, outreach to new members, service directory of GSW members, event calendar, and actively manage the GSW listservs (Leadership and Direct Service)
Implement the GSW’s Outreach and Engagement activities that include outreach and engagement planning, writing Newsletters, social media posts, preparing information sheets, editing videos, PowerPoint presentations, updating website, and managing the LinkedIn page)
Organize 2 career fairs per year, organized WFD training/education events in partnership with other organizations
Represent GSW interests at community tables, facilitate partnerships and solutions to WFD issues, identify employers/partners for apprenticeships/training
Track outcomes and prepare reports and documents to inform decisions/meetings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have an Associate Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in Workforce Development is a plus
• Must have superb organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Must demonstrate a professional demeanor
• Must be self-directed and able to prioritize projects
• Must be punctual to work and off-site meetings
• Must have a pleasant demeanor and good listening skills
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to directorgsw@greatersyracuseworks.com
GSW Counselor
This Full-Time 30 hours, Non-Exempt staff position with flexible hours reports to the GSW Board President and the Director of Strategic Initiatives.
Goals: GSW is contracted to provide professional workforce development and community education services associated with the completion of the CNY Clean Energy Hub program. The Counselor is responsible for engaging and connecting diverse communities throughout Central New York, directing individuals towards green energy workforce education/training, on the job apprenticeship/mentoring opportunities and employment opportunities. The Counselor will refer clients to GSW members and network partners who can provide wrap-around services and employment support services throughout Central New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Establish relationships with key providers of employment, educational and support services
Provide orientation, referrals, and enrollment support to clients for wrap-around services, education/training and wrap around supports to aid employability
Perform outreach activities including direct calls, door-to-door canvasing, tabling at events, job fairs, and presenting at community resource sessions
Recruit and inform vulnerable and diverse populations regarding services, opportunities, and benefits generated by the CNY Clean Energy Hub
Perform intake assessments, review intakes done by other staff, and assess program eligibility
Develop individualized support plans based on needs and eligibility assessments
Connect individuals with education/training, employment opportunities, and supportive services through GSW’s network members, CNY Green Energy Hub stakeholders, and others
Maintain frequent contact with assigned individuals, monitor referrals made to partner agencies and monitor client’s progress towards individualized goals
Work with clients individually or in groups to address retention issues and eliminate barriers to employment
Support clients in conducting job searches and identifying employment opportunities, especially with CNY Green Energy Hub stakeholders
Track contacts, outcomes and progress as well as inputting data on spreadsheets and/or Salesforce database
Attend meetings, seminars, and conferences related to green energy and employment programs to stay informed about program changes
Attend professional development as directed by the Executive and Director of Strategic Initiatives as well as on their own initiative
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in Case Management required, experience in Clean Energy and/or Workforce Development is a plus.
Program staff who work on-site or in the community must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with latest booster prior to beginning work for GSW.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to directorgsw@greatersyracuseworks.com