ABC - NEW ORLEANS/BAYOU CHAPTER OFFICE

Position Title:	Workforce Coordinator
Location:	Greater New Orleans, LA

 

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OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce Development of Associated Builders and Contractors New Orleans/Bayou Chapter, the Workforce Coordinator is responsible for various duties that support all facets of education and apprenticeship along with chapter-wide initiatives of ABC.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Workforce Coordinator for the Associated Builders and Contractors New Orleans/Bayou Chapter, you will report to the Vice President of Workforce Development and support education, apprenticeship, and chapter-wide initiatives. This role includes various duties, such as data collection and communication, data entry and distribution, outreach, and assisting with various education programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Collection and Communication:

• Respond to inquiries from prospective students.
• Process applications and schedule classes
• Utilize email and text services to contact students for various reasons.
• Facilitate communication and tracking of all educational offerings provided by ABC.

Data Entry and Distribution:

• Maintain the educational database by updating contact information, On the Job Learning timesheets, attendance records, test scores, performance profiles, completion and termination dates, and other necessary functions.
• Utilize the educational database to pull reports for students, employers, or as requested by other ABC Bayou staff.
• Maintain the RAPIDS database with new, canceled, completed, and suspended apprenticeship information.
• Utilize RAPIDS to provide Davis Bacon Certs to Apprenticeship Companies on a 90-day basis.

Outreach:

• Coordinate and participate in area career fairs by communicating with interested members and preparing documents, swag, and table info.
• Coordinate visits with high schools and member companies
• Recruit apprentices from the public and member companies through ads, visits, career fairs, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and attend all meetings held by each assigned committee.
• Assist with High School Craft Competition
• Assist with the development and implementation of various education programs to emphasize the changing trends and issues in the construction industry.
• Assist with Build Your Future event.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Chapter President/CEO and VP of Workforce Development.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle problems.
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Self-motivated