School To Work Coordinator

School To Work Coordinator

(Annualized salary; $40,000)

Tampa Bay Service Areas: Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Polk Counties!

Position Summary

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay pairs youth with a caring adult mentor to help them reach their full potential. We are seeking dedicated and passionate people to provide support to our matches and community partners as one of our School-to-Work Coordinators.

The school-to-Work program is a 2-year program for high school students where they are matched with a professional mentor and go to the workplace one time a month to meet with their mentor. The school-to-Work Coordinator is responsible for guiding and supporting each match to ensure success. In addition, the coordinator will help identify goals to help each youth successfully transition out of high school.

The coordinator is also responsible for building positive relationships with schools and workplace partners. This position may cover schools/partners in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk surrounding counties.

Other Qualifications/Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Effective listening skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and can manage various work assignments simultaneously.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in social services, human services or related field.
• Preferred 2- years’ experience working with teens or volunteers.
• Experience building partnerships and linking resources.
• Demonstrate Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay competitive compensation package includes:

Retirement Plan 401(K) options - with up to 4% match; Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan; 9 Paid Holidays; 100% Employer-paid Basic Life/ADD Insurance; 100% Employer-paid Short-Term Disability; 80% Employer paid based medical plan with option for buy-up plan; 65% Employer paid based dental plan; Domestic Partner and stepchild coverage for all insurance plans; Employer paid one-hour of community/volunteer service per week; Opportunities for professional development and Opportunities for advancement.

• All benefit plans are subject to change with annual open enrollment.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.