Community Affairs Coordinator

Job Description

About Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services

ADOLES was created in January 2023 under Mayor Dickens’ administration with a vision to develop a robust workforce that will meet the needs of Atlanta’s expanding city and allow residents a pathway to move up the economic ladder. The department supports Labor and Innovation, Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Employment Services.  The Department partners with federal, state, and local governments, colleges, schools, and community and faith-based organizations to deliver comprehensive workforce development services.  The department currently administers a portfolio of programs including federal programs including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. List the essential job duties that are specific to the position. These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. 

• Proactively identifies opportunities to build relationships and establish dialogue with the community
• Coordinates the development of programs and services. 
• Identifies opportunities to insert ADOLES in existing community events
• Develops and maintains database of vendors, community influencers and organizations
• Works collaborative with communication team members to ensure success of all department assignments
• Assist with planning and supervising public events.
• Recruit, train and supervise interns. 
• Develops and implements a direct referral system that provides community agencies and organizations a mechanism for referring youth who are interested in youth services and/or programs. 
• Archive materials on all projects.
• Prepares monthly reports on stakeholder engagement activities and experiential events
• Represent the agency at city-wide meetings, community association meetings, and community events

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver oral presentations in regard to the Summer Youth Employment program internally as well to public facing organizations.
• Answer questions and inquiries from patrons, the public and city officials.
• Efficient in the utilization of social media.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required by the Program Manager.
• Performs administrative tasks, as needed, to include but not limited to : e-mail correspondence, filing, desk top publishing, answering phones, etc.
• Must have weekly advisors touch base meetings.
• Ability to make decision within the scope of their essential job duties; decisions related to financial, staffing resources and political implications, it will require the approval of the supervisor
• Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff and volunteers.
• All other duties as assigned

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform multiple duties and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
• Knowledge of workforce development and WIOA regulations
• Knowledge of Local & State workforce regulations and policies
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Experience with databases and data analysis.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and technology.
• Ability to cultivate and drive crucial conversations with internal and external stakeholders leading to actionable, productive outcomes.
• Understanding of systems, processes, and people to develop and implement solutions to problems
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build detailed and informative reports and documents for executive leadership, oversight entities, and stakeholders

Keen attention to detail and ability to address complex tasks with accuracy and efficiency 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, education, business administration).

A minimum of 5-years of experience in program management, youth development, or related fields.