Be part of a creative team in a dynamic & diverse region!
Who We Seek:
Centralina Regional Council seeks a well-organized, customer-service oriented individual for the position of WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR to coordinate Workforce Development Board events and meetings; assist with meeting coordination and logistics; assist in the cultivation and promotion of positive relationships with Board and Committee members; and provide department specific communications. The candidate must understand the importance of building positive relationships within the local business community and agencies in the region and exhibit strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Our Organization:
Centralina Regional Council is an innovative regional planning agency located in Charlotte, NC with a membership that includes 60+ local governments throughout the Greater Charlotte Region. Centralina works with individual communities and leads major projects that transcend local and regional boundaries. Our mission is to lead regional collaboration and spark local action to expand opportunity and improve quality of life.
Centralina WDB is a division within Centralina Regional Council. Centralina WDB initiates planning, negotiation and integration of various workforce services in seven of the nine counties of the Centralina region. The core functions of the Board are policy guidance, program oversight, coordination of services and building partnerships with businesses to connect talent to employment.
The Centralina Team:
Centralina strives to provide an inclusive, creative and supportive work environment for its employees. Centralina’s staff of 50+ individuals serve as subject-matter experts to ensure our organization is able to meet critical business needs and is responsive to the needs of those that need our help the most. Centralina’s staff of friendly, talented and professional individuals helps ensure Centralina remains a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision makers and calls attention to important trends. Centralina is a great place to work, learn and grow in your career.
Centralina offers its employees an excellent benefits package including membership in the NC Local Government Retirement System, 401k, medical, dental, vision and flexible benefits programs.
Description of the Work:
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serving as the main event manager for all of the Board meetings of the Centralina Workforce Development Board, its committees, as well as Board retreats, which includes: meeting coordination, agenda preparation, document management, and preparing minutes and record keeping;
- Providing support to ensure smooth communications and coordination with Board members, providers, etc; shares key information to Board members and helping to facilitate communication and information flow.
- Writing and editing a variety of department related communications materials. Monitor and respond to department related social media communications.
- Serving as the primary support for the NC Works Online system and providing related training for staff and partners.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include but are not limited to:
- Ability to plan and organize events and meetings and to organize program and administrative support activities and tasks
- Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Individual must be very detail oriented and be able to prepare and maintain accurate and detailed notes and records
- Must possess the ability to multitask and manage multiple and simultaneous priorities
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse group of service providers, governmental agency representatives, advisory boards, volunteers, consumers, associates and the general public
Minimum Experience at a Glance:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business, human services or related field and 1 to 3 years’ experience in various aspects of in project/program development and with meeting planning and coordination, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to physically perform the basic life operation functions of standing, walking, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions, the ability to lift 10 pounds of force occasionally and possess the visual acuity to prepare data, proof work, and do extensive reading.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a résumé and cover letter when applying to admin@centralina.org. Deadline: Open until filled with rolling interviews. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. EOE.
