Exciting news! We are hiring a Workforce Specialist to support the Equity & Quality team at CAN!

Workforce Specialist, Equity & Quality

The Workforce Specialist, under the supervision of CAN’s Program Manager, Equity & Quality, will offer training and capacity-building to the Expanded Learning and related fields to support the expansion of the high quality programming. This Specialist will focus on supporting CAN’s increased Workforce Development efforts.

• Work closely with the CAN Team and statewide Expanded Learning and Out of School Time (OST) interest holders, and practitioners to  support multi-faceted, multi-sector initiatives and events (statewide, regionally, and locally).
• Support and co-facilitate meetings, committees, and/or communities of practice composed of interest holders and practitioners including funders, California Department of Education Leadership, County Office of Education and School District Leadership, higher education leadership, non-profit and CBO Leadership, Expanded Learning/OST program staff, and others.
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Manage, organize, and implement training, professional development, and large-scale collective impact initiatives, through virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.
• Possess, and continuously enhance knowledge of the different Workforce vernacular, structures, and systems used within both the K-12 and Higher Education systems.
• Develop and maintains relationships with public and private employers to build necessary and responsive training and workforce solutions.
• Build relationships with business and industry partners to support the development of training programs to include apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing and work-based learning.
• Gather labor market information, job demand and skills requirements and translating data into meaningful information to support the creation of workforce development strategies.
• Meet with local industry representatives to determine workforce needs.
• Support the assessment of the employers and provides comprehensive evaluation of employment and training needs

Experience

• Minimum of three (3)+ years of relevant experience with relationship building/collaboration, outreach, training, and capacity-building.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working in the Out-of-School Time/Expanded Learning field, including established statewide and national relationships and partnerships. Demonstrated respect for and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Event and meeting facilitation skills.
• Capacity to support ongoing organizational activities including task tracking, expense reporting, grants/contracts documentation, and other identified activities.  
• Effective and context responsive written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively design content, present information, and facilitate meetings/trainings to a wide range of audiences in varying sizes/scope.

Attributes of Success (something we look for in all team members regardless of role):

• A passion for Positive Youth Development and dedication to support thriving children, families, schools, and communities. 
• Commit to valuing and embracing diversity and equity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, income level, national origin, physical ability, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity and expression.
• A willingness to engage in Continuous Quality Improvement as a member of a learning organization. 
• Ability to plan, manage, and prioritize projects while keeping appropriate personnel apprised of status regularly. 
• Capacity to support ongoing organizational activities, including task tracking, expense reporting, grants/contracts documentation, and other identified activities.   
• Effective and context-responsive written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to effectively design content, present information, and facilitate meetings/trainings to various audiences in varying sizes/scope.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Effective initiative and follow-through skills.
• Ability and commitment to collaborate with staff, interest holders, and other volunteers.

Location – Remote/California

This is a full-time hourly position, 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to address the organization’s needs. This is a Sacramento-based position, with the flexibility to work remotely or in person at our Sacramento office. This position will be expected to work in the Sacramento office to complete position responsibilities at least once per week. This position may require some travel to attend meetings and perform other essential functions of the job.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $67,000- $85,000, and the anticipated starting salary is $69,000. Your final salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. The range mentioned above is the full salary range for the role. Hiring above $69,000 is very unlikely to ensure pay equity and allow for future and continued salary growth. The range mentioned above is the full salary range for the role.

Through our fiscal sponsor, we are able to provide generous benefits, including:

• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Phone & Technology Allowance
• And More!

To Apply

Learn More & Apply Today

The hiring process is managed by our fiscal sponsor, The Foundation for California Community Colleges. If you have questions about the hiring process or would like an update on your application please contact jobs@foundationccc.org.

Positions will remain posted until filled.