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Employer Engagement Program CoordinatorREPORTS TO:
Program DirectorWomen for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the United States, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change.Position Summary:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Establish and maintain working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies working with the immigrant community.Partner with at least 5 new employers every year.Coach and train participants for the workforce in the U.S.Developing, and managing trainings/workshops to program participants in partnership with the EmployersOrganizing ESOL classes for Afghan employees in partnership with the partner employers.Monitoring program participants development throughout the program, utilizing the necessary documents required by the funding sourceRegular follow-up with program participants to measure improvement in their job skillsRegular follow-up with the program participants to record any improvement in their job skillsReporting any raises and/or promotions of the program participants to ensure compliance with grant requirements.Review all forms being submitted to funding source to assure accuracy.Keeping a good record of the necessary documentation for the client s file to ensure compliance with grant requirements.Regular check-ins with employer partners.Developing cultural competency training is to the employer partners.Qualifications:Language skills in Dari, Pashto strongly preferred3-4 years of successful work experience in private-sector recruitment, community relations, business development and/or related fieldNetworking skills, Resourceful in adding more clientsA passion and desire to work with, and advocate for the immigrant/refugee communityLeadership skills and decision-makingStrong communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to use computers for recording of data generated by the programAbility to speak effectively and persuasively to participants, employers, and community groupsAbility to create a safe, respectful, positive, fun, and welcoming environment by modeling professionalism and utilizing positive feedback methodsMust be organized and have great attention to detailCompensationWomen for Afghan Women offers an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary with health and vacation benefits.To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to ...@womenforafghanwomen.org . Please type
Job Placement Coordinator [your last name]
in the subject line and apply at your earliest convenience as we are looking to hire as soon as possible.Women for Afghan Women is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socioeconomic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
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