About MEDA
The Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) is a community-based, local economic development organization, which, for over 48 years, has engaged individuals, families, and small businesses in community-building strategies. Rooted in the Mission and focused on San Francisco, MEDA’s mission is to strengthen low- and moderate-income Latino families by promoting economic equity and social justice through asset building and community development.
About the Workforce Development Coach
The Senior Workforce Development Coach / Technology Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing MEDA’s Latino Equity through Technology Initiative training programs. They are also responsible for providing group and one-on-one Workforce Development and Financial Capability education and coaching to participants of MEDA’s technology training programs. They are responsible for delivering an integrated services coaching model that incorporates career pathways support and Financial Capability for every client.
Workforce Development Program
MEDA’s workforce services focus to serve low-income job seekers with both workforce services and integrated financial capability coaching to achieve economic stability. Workforce services are critical to economic stability, but individuals and families may need help from additional education and supportive services in order to succeed. We seek to provide a range of integrated services to low-income individuals and families to help them along the path to economic security. As the Mission and Excelsior Districts’ Neighborhood Job Center, MEDA serves as a point of entry into the public workforce system and as dedicated employment and training liaison. MEDA’s Neighborhood Job Center provides:
- Job placements services including wrap-around support and related services to assist job seekers to address and overcome significant barriers to employment.
- Hands-on vocational training through MEDA’s Mission Techies and Mission Admins training programs for programming and administration, respectively.
- Connect job seekers to the larger workforce system to access resources, additional supports and enroll in supplemental programs.
LETI encompasses MEDA’s various services and trainings that support community members to build their technological capacity to reach their long-term goals. The initiative includes providing both resources and trainings to families and job seekers to gain better employment and navigate a digital environment. The programs include:
- Mission Techies – free community coding bootcamp to place individuals in jobs in the tech sector
- Mission Admins – vocational training program for administration and commercial banking
- Mission Digital – basic digital literacy class for further training or online navigation
- Mission Computadoras – computer refurbishment and distribution service
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate, facilitate, and oversee MEDA’s vocational training programs focused on technology including Mission Techies, Admins, and Computadoras.
- Reach out and connect with local employers in the field of technology and finance to establish employment and education opportunities.
- Oversee the work of other contractors and coaches to deliver high quality vocation training and ensure the curriculum is relevant for the changing market.
- Coach clients on career and employment through job readiness, resume building, interview prep, job search through placement.
- Coach clients on hybrid financial capability including topics such as budgeting, debt, income, savings, credit, and housing.
- Work closely with other Workforce Development and Asset Building team members on shared initiatives.
- Recruit and retain training program participants through outreach, community events, and other organizing opportunities.
- Ensure all data and reports are accurate, thorough, and timely to ensure compliance and evaluate the success of the program.
Qualifications
- BA or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the fields of workforce development, vocational training, technology, or programming required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills in Spanish and English required.
- Computer literate with knowledge of various software applications.
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills to effectively work in a non-structured environment and adapt to changes in priorities.
- Passion for serving underserved populations, particularly low-income individuals, immigrants, and English learners.
- Experience delivering financial education and coaching preferred.
- Knowledge of San Francisco’s workforce network preferred.
TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the link below.
https://medasf.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=87
