Workforce Engagement Coordinator
10 days ago
Boise
Job Description ABOUT US: Jannus, Inc. is a 50-year-old nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization with a demonstrated history of successfully helping individuals, families and communities in transition – from infancy to healthy childhood, from illness to health, from refugee to working citizens, and from isolation to community. We reach nearly 35,000 people with direct services across the state of Idaho and we serve as a leading voice advocating for public policies and systems that ensure all children and families in Idaho can thrive. If you’re interested in making a difference in the lives of others, while loving where you work and being encouraged to build upon your strengths, we would love to meet you. We love our employees and are proud of creating a culture that fosters wellness creativity, and professional development. Our employees are our greatest asset! Maintaining a positive work/life balance is one way we recognize and encourage our staff to take care of themselves. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, sick leave and a generous retirement plan. Exempt employees earn four weeks of vacation in their first year of employment. After one year of service, employees earn a two hundred percent match on their retirement contributions of two thru five percent. Employees are immediately vested in the matching contributions. Jannus Changes Lives. Join us! PROGRAM SUMMARY: This role is a new initiative for Global Talent. The Workforce Engagement Coordinator provides leadership, support, and vision to employers, IOR- funded agencies, and community partners to promote coordinated career advancement and training opportunities to help employees from immigrant and refugee backgrounds thrive in Idaho. In collaboration with employer partners, the English Language Center, and resettlement agencies, the Employer Engagement Coordinator organizes and leads training (coaching and workshops) for employers and New American employees seeking career advancement. The coordinator advises employer partners by sharing best practices to support New Americans in the workplace. In addition, the coordinator oversees the outcomes, contracts, and leads and monitors the Employer Engagement Program and the new Global Talent internship program for professionals. POSITION SUMMARY: The Workforce Engagement Coordinator leads Global Talent’s efforts to connect Idaho employers with skilled job seekers from immigrant and refugee backgrounds. This position designs and manages internship and employer engagement initiatives that promote meaningful career advancement, workplace inclusion, and long-term employment success. Working closely with employers, the English Language Center, and resettlement agencies, the coordinator develops training programs, provides coaching and technical assistance, and builds partnerships that strengthen Idaho’s workforce and create equitable pathways for New Americans to thrive. OUR VALUES: Our Values are Respect, Compassion, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position. • Design and manage Global Talent’s Employer Engagement and Internship Programs in collaboration with IOR-funded agencies, community colleges, workforce partners, and community organizations., • Oversee a structured paid internship program, including recruitment, screening, placement, and monitoring of skilled immigrant interns in 200-hour work-based learning opportunities., • Coordinate and ensure high-quality internship experiences through strong employer partnerships and effective onboarding, goal-setting, and ongoing coaching for interns and hosts., • Build and maintain a robust network of employers, apprenticeship administrators, and service providers to create clear pathways from internships to employment., • Provide employer education, including development and delivery of curriculum and training to help employers successfully integrate interns and support immigrant and refugee employees., • Advise employer partners on best practices for recruiting, retaining, and advancing employees from refugee and immigrant backgrounds., • Coordinate employer-led trainings, workplace workshops, and professional development sessions with the English Language Center and other training partners., • Promote refugee employment and integration through community outreach, presentations, and relationship-building., • Provide individualized career coaching to job seekers and interns, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace communication support, and career navigation., • Plan and facilitate career development activities such as networking events, mock interviews, and employer recognition events., • Lead intake and offer ongoing support for Global Talent alumni and Employer Engagement participants; collaborate with career advisors to develop retention and advancement resources., • Recruit, train, and support volunteers and mentors to enhance employer engagement, internship support, and alumni activities., • Conduct focus groups, surveys, and ongoing evaluation to assess program impact and inform innovation., • Assist with reporting, grant writing, and proposal development to sustain and expand internship and employer engagement initiatives., • Cultivate relationships with Idaho corporate leaders to promote Global Talent programs and connect them with skilled talent., • Create a strategic outreach plan to recruit and enter into working partnerships with employers in Idaho., • Train Global Talent career advisors and agency employment specialists to coordinate services for the employer engagement program and intern participants, • Represent IOR-funded agencies and programs to build partnerships with employers, industry associations and commissions, the Idaho Department of Labor, and other workforce development entities in Idaho and across the nation. SUSTAINABILITY, MONITORING, REPORTING, AND EVALUATION • Develop service provider contracts., • Perform on-site performance monitoring., • Oversee data management for Employer Engagement Program and the Global Talent Internship program and train agency staff on data entry., • Conduct evaluation of project performance and assessment of success in achieving project goals., • Prepare employer engagement and career advancement project reports and evaluate statistical information from the Statewide Refugee Information System (SRIS)., • Other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Genuine interest and support of Jannus’ mission, vision, and values. Integrating these concepts into daily activities to create healthy workplace environments. Essential: • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives., • Proven ability to manage complex projects and partnerships independently, • Experience developing processes that meet compliance, grant, or reporting requirements, • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with C-suite employers and internationally educated professionals., • Ability to coach participants and employers toward shared success and inclusive practices, • Organized, detail orientated, and skilled in data management and evaluation., • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, video conferencing tools, and shared platforms., • Knowledge of workforce development, employment training, and internship program design Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human resources, social work, or a related field (or 4 years equivalent experience). CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: • Works in a general office environment with hybrid work flexibility., • Occasional travel to meetings, events, and partner sites, • Regular and predictable attendance is required Ability to work at a desk and use standard office equipment for extended periods. May occasionally need to lift or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job. TO APPLY: Complete the required Jannus, Inc. Employment Application available at . Please note that a cover letter and resume are required, and applications will be considered incomplete without this documentation. If you need any support completing the application, please reach out to Jannus HR at 208.336.5533. Applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025. Jannus, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Jannus does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.