"Workforce Development Specialist"

Job Summary

The Workforce Development & Training department is dedicated to creating and advancing career pathways for community members, youth, and incumbent workers. Grounded in a commitment to equity, the team works to expand access to healthcare careers and support individuals in achieving long-term success.

The Workforce Development Specialist will play a central role in delivering programs that advance career pathways for diverse populations. This position is ideal for someone passionate about workforce equity, career coaching, and program coordination. This hybrid role requires flexibility for both in-office work and field-based activities.

This is a two-year, grant-funded position.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Oversight:

• Implement career development programs aligned with Workforce Development strategies.
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, onboarding, and evaluation activities.
• Monitor program performance and participant outcomes; propose and support continuous improvement ideas.
• Attend in-person events to support Workforce Development programming and mission-aligned activities.

Participant Recruitment & Support:

• Execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse candidates to career pathway programs, including attending recruitment and promotional events.
• Lead program onboarding and orientation in partnership with HR and hiring managers.
• Provide guidance and coaching to program participants through training, employment preparation, and post-program job search support.
• Maintain engagement with program alumni to track progress and provide ongoing job placement assistance.

Partner Management:

• Support outreach efforts with educational and community partners; schedule and facilitate information sessions to build applicant interest.
• Set expectations for applicant pools and provide updates on candidate progress.
• Communicate feedback on trainee performance to appropriate stakeholders.

Data & Reporting:

• Collect and maintain program data according to established processes and standards.
• Share success stories and impact narratives to highlight program outcomes and enhance visibility.

Communication & Outreach:

• Develop program materials, outreach content, and participant communications in alignment with brand guidelines.
• Maintain an updated program presence on internal and external platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree with at least two years of related experience required; Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience in Workforce Development or HR preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for workforce development and commitment to equity in access to healthcare careers.
• Strong training, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience recruiting and engaging diverse audiences; familiarity with BrassRing ATS is a plus.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
• Skilled in program coordination, logistics planning, and managing timelines across multiple programs.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to support participant performance, development, and retention.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication tailored to various audiences.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.