Outreach Coordinator – TWA

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Outreach Coordinator, Transformative Workforce Academy

Under general direction from the Transformative Workforce Academy (TWA) Program Director, the Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders to increase employment opportunities for second chance jobseekers.  This position will build trust among community partners to grow referrals as well as enhance networks of support for TWA jobseekers.  The Outreach Coordinator will recruit, train, and capacitate second chance employers, with the goal of increasing employment and retention rates.  The position will focus on identifying and cultivating career pathways for continuous career growth and economic mobility for justice-involved individuals.  The role will also assist in volunteer job coach recruitment through outreach with diverse outlets.  This is a full-time position that requires a mix of in-person and remote work.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing community partners through one-on-one meetings to gather feedback, assess needs, and identify expectations and roles for working together.  Maintain close contact with these and new partners in regular intervals to consider opportunities for greater mutual support.  

• Research, identify, and conduct outreach to community agencies not yet engaged with TWA to establish relationships and referral pipelines.

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing employer partners through one-on-one meetings to gather feedback, assess needs, and identify expectations.  Maintain contact with these employers at designated intervals after hire of a TWA jobseeker to provide support and troubleshoot challenges.

• Research, identify, and conduct outreach to employers not yet engaged with TWA to establish employment pipelines through individual meetings and networking events. 

• Conduct virtual and in-person employer trainings using the established “Just Talent” curriculum to increase employer knowledge on support of second chance jobseekers.  Engage employers in creating, implementing, and being accountable for action steps to build company cultures that support and promote justice-involved employees. 

• Research and identify career pathways with potential for long-term opportunities of career growth, stability, and economic mobility for second chance jobseekers.

• Identify and recruit volunteer job coaches who will support jobseekers through the hiring process by conducting outreach with and engaging various businesses, community agencies, university groups, and faith bodies.

• Collaborate with the TWA team to support the planning and execution of TWA’s biannual virtual Second Chance Job Fairs and other program activities and events.

• Complete necessary record keeping, as appropriate, using electronic systems.

• Complete other administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and training skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively and network with a broad range of internal and external partners.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and deadlines.

• Ability to work patiently and compassionately with individuals facing many challenges concurrently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Experience working with justice-involved individuals in a workforce development context.

• Experience working directly with persons who have severe mental illness, chemical dependency, cognitive disabilities, or a dual diagnosis.

Required Experience:

4 year degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent work experience

Vaccine Protocol
Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employee’s start date will result in termination of the employment.  Proof of vaccine will be submitted through an online portal made available to you during your Workday onboarding tasks

Function

Staff Program Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.