Anew C.T. jobs in Seattle, WA - 10129 jobs

ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in 1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive. POSITION TITLE: Program Coordinator Reporting to the Senior Program Manager of the Career Exploration department, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for construction boot camps targeted toward youth ages 14-21 in order to explore construction career pathways. The Career Exploration Department consists of two main programs. One program serves students who have an IEP, a 504 plan, or any disability, while the second program focuses on students aged 14-21 who are currently incarcerated and are in juvenile institutions. The goal of the youth exploration program is to introduce construction career pathways to in-school youth. While the goal of the TEPA program is to provide students with a pathway to employment through nontraditional post-secondary education opportunities, primarily in the construction trades. In both programs, the program coordinator will facilitate a pre-apprenticeship boot camp that aim to introduce students to trade pathways and develop essential work-readiness skills, including professional development, financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and self-advocacy. A successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal communication skills, be committed to working with diverse populations, and lead with compassion. This position aligns with ANEW's values of fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovation, efficient resource application, and fostering a culture of performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Commitment to ANEWs mission, vision, and values. Maintain and use program-based computerized systems, write, and review reports, and maintain accurate records. Lead students through essential skills for the workplace training, and job readiness curriculum. Provide comprehensive project support which includes meeting and event planning, tracking activities to timelines, data entry and support, and assisting in the management of multiple concurrent projects. Provide excellent customer service as needed. Develop and maintain efficient communication processes. Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others on the team and individuals across the organization to develop positive working relationships with co-workers, contract managers, and the students/families served. Instruction: Provide instruction to students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities; promote student understanding of materials presented. Reinforce and reviews concepts and skills. Adjust tasks to suit the needs of students. Demonstrate the correct and practical applications with a variety of construction hand and power tools used in the construction trade industry. Maintain student records, including attendance, graphs data, compliance in grading information, scoring, Etc., and prepare students progress information. Ensure safety practices are being taught, understood, adhered to, and observed. Teach basic mathematics concepts applicable to the construction trades Program Planning: Collaborate with Regional Transition Consultants, schools, and community-based organizations to identify students who have an IEP, a 504 plan, or a documented disability. Collaborate with DCYF/JR employees to continue programming in JR facilities. Coordinate activities customized to the individual students needs, considering the students skills, abilities, preferences, and interests. Prepare written program reports for internal management and funders. Conduct and track student enrollment and outreach services. Develop and maintain a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement. Develop educational activities that include workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and job exploration relating to apprenticeship pathways and opportunities. Program Leadership: Successfully execute the Youth Exploration Program, related activities, and workplace readiness in accordance with ANEWs mission and contract deliverables. Present to a variety of audiences to educate them on the Youth Exploration Programs. Plan Youth Exploration Curriculum. Deliver curriculum and supervise student participants during Exploration workshops. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements and Work Environment - Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 15 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small packages). Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computers, printers, telephones). Visual acuity to read printed and digital documents for extended periods. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. - Work Environment: Typical office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled indoor temperatures. Standard business hours apply; occasional extended hours may be required based on workload or deadlines. Position may involve occasional meetings or collaboration in conference rooms or virtual settings. MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 4+ years of experience working in Program Coordination, specifically in workforce development, education, or support services required. Bachelors degree in Education, Human Services, Youth Development, Social Work, or related field highly preferred. Experience managing classrooms or groups of young people with IEP, 504 plans, and students with documented disabilities. Experience providing employment navigation for young adults. This includes identifying and reducing barriers that prevent successful job placement. Experience working with incarcerated youth preferred, but not required. A passion for serving incarcerated youth. Experience working with people in an educational environment including school administration, staff, parents, and others. Commitment to DEI values and understanding of equity and social justice principles and how they can be applied internally and in the field. Instruction: Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to assess and resolve situations using a flexible approach. Ability to consistently maintain professional composure and tact, patience, and courtesy. Skill in developing and maintaining an effective, collaborative, and positive staff environment. Must be detail oriented and able to complete multiple tasks accurately and in a timely manner. Proficiency or ability to learn business software applications including Microsoft Window, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Comfort with learning new digital technologies and engaging with colleagues on efforts to improve internal systems and practices. Strong oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated experience researching, compiling, analyzing, and reviewing reports. Skill in synthesizing a variety of information. Experience writing progress and project updates. Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit. Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects. Experience in working with collaborative partnerships. Ability to safely and legally operate a large passenger van, and/or other company passenger vehicles. Conditions of Employment/Requirements - Criminal background screening through WA DSHS background checking system - Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening and or weekends - Must provide documents that verify identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of employment - A requirement of this position is driving company vehicles, and large vans, a valid U.S. Driver's license and proof of insurability is required. -Regular Travel is expected and required. WORK LOCATION: ANEW Tukwila Training Center and Satellite locations as assigned. This position is 100% in-person without the option of remote work. WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Regular workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8am-4pm. Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel may be required. WORK LOCATION: Tukwila WA, and other Satellite locations as communicated. This position is classified as at-will, meaning either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advanced notice COMPENSATION: This position is a paid non-exempt position with an hourly starting pay rate of $33.17 - $35.21 per hour. BENEFITS The person in this position is expected to serve a 90-day probation period. Benefits will not be included until and unless the position is made permanent, which is contingent upon performance evaluation, funding, board direction, and potential re-development of the organization and its training/service delivery models. If the position is more than 30/hours per week, employer paid medical benefits will include medical, dental, and vision benefits. A portion of the medical premium is made by the employee through a pre-tax contribution at time of payroll posting. Employees at 30/hours a week or greater qualify for full benefits and pay a pre-tax contribution of $80 per month. Additional employer paid benefits include basic life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay. ANEW also contributes a 4% match to a 401k after one year of employment. ANEW Employees will not be permitted to use paid vacation or sick leave until successful completion of their 90-day probationary period. APPLICATION PROCESS: The final applicant will be selected by way of a competitive process which will include interviewing and professional reference checks. Please apply online at ********************************** to be considered for this role. ANEW is committed to being accessible to all. For accommodation applying, please email *****************