At a time when businesses are struggling to find talent, the employment rate for 25–54-year-old Rochesterians is 7.2% below the national average. This position is an opportunity to solve both problems while working for a great company!
About Us: RochesterWorks provides employment and training services to Monroe County residents through three local career centers. Only RochesterWorks provides a unique set of customized services to businesses and job seekers at little-to-no cost, preparing a skilled workforce and connecting them with opportunities in our region. Learn more about us at https://rochesterworks.org.
Project Description: The Recompete Plan Coordinator is a two-year, grant-funded position with a lead role in the effort to develop a comprehensive, systems-based approach to decrease the employment gap for 25–54-year-olds while increasing access to well-paying, good-quality jobs for our city’s residents. More information on the Economic Development Administration’s Recompete Pilot Program may be found at https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/recompete-pilot-program.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Recompete Plan Coordinator, working under the supervision of the Technical Assistance and Training Manager, will combine project management, stakeholder engagement, and workforce development skills to advance multiple projects that form the comprehensive Rochester Coalition Recompete Plan. This individual will be responsible for partnerships, project budgets, and measurable outcomes. Responsibilities may include supervision of one additional staff member.
Please see the attached job description for additional responsibilities and qualifications.
