Career Pathways Coordinator
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Career Pathways Coordinator with the Teen Services Department at the Clark County Library.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Teen Services Department Head, the Career Pathways Coordinator will spearhead the implementation of the Career Pathways Program at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center (BBTTC). This program, inspired by the Clubhouse Network model, aims to address the global demand for skilled workers in STEAM fields by providing youth aged 15-19 with tailored technology and work readiness training. The Coordinator will develop and deliver curricula to equip BBTTC participants with essential skills and career guidance, fostering their transition to promising opportunities in technology-related industries. Responsibilities include providing personalized support, facilitating skill development, and promoting informal learning through innovative methods such as project-based and interest-driven approaches.
Description of hours and wages:
The pay range for this position is $58,186 to $77,974 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline at thelibrarydistrict.org/job-openings.
We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around May 16, 2024.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Implement the Career Pathways Program and partner with the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.
a. Train, coach, and support youth as they develop key work readiness and technology skills to prepare them for future careers.
b. Collaborate with existing Teen Services staff, library staff, and community partners.
c. Assist with recruitment of youth, ages 15-19. Manage an active caseload of 10+ youth participants through relationship building, goal setting and group engagement.
d. Plan and implement short- and long-term workshops given on a weekly basis, designed to build knowledge and skills for workforce readiness and technology.
e. Provide personalized guidance to youth, navigating post-secondary systems and offering support for standardized test preparation, college applications, essays, FAFSA completion, ASVAB, while also exploring diverse career pathways and certifications beyond traditional academia.
f. Maintain accurate participant records throughout all stages of the program using the current database or creating new tracking tools.
g. Maintains a welcoming, safe, and efficient learning environment.
h. Researches and develops innovative programs and activities.
i. Prepare program reports and support grant writing for the next Career Pathways Program year.
j. Obtain paid internships for program participants by coordinating with local businesses.
2. Maintains the Career Pathways Center and assists with the maintenance of MakerSpace, DIY, and STEAM-related materials, equipment, and technology.
a. Performs functions in the operation of materials and equipment, including setup, troubleshooting, updating, and maintaining hardware, software, and other related equipment.
b. Assists with inventory control and routine maintenance checks.
c. Provides recommendations for applicable equipment, tools, and supplies.
d. Utilizes a wide variety of electronic devices.
e. Develops, implements, and promotes College/Career readiness services, programs, activities, and events.
f. Builds and implements project-based learning strategies and programs with a college/career readiness focus.
g. Works in tandem with the Maker Specialist.
3. Provides community outreach to a diverse group of youth/teens, parents, teachers, and community members.
4. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of college and career preparation, youth technical services and programs.
a. Attends meetings, training sessions, and participates in sharing ideas and issues in support of collaborative projects across networks.
b. Assists with special projects and participates in committee work, as needed.
5. Provides reference and other services to library customers by searching files, the collection, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials.
6. Maintains compliance with Library District and branch-specific policies and procedures and effectively explains these to customers and staff.
7. Participate in monthly online or phone meetings with other Coordinators and staff.
8. Operates library and general office equipment including copy machine, scanning services, print stations, telephone, and fax machine.
9. Promotes and supports the overall mission of the Library District.
Qualifications
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ages, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelors’ degree in Education or a Social Science.
Preferred: NA
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two (2) year’s experience working with adolescent youth, preferably in underserved neighborhoods with at least one (1) year experience facilitating college/career prep or youth employment.
Preferred: Three (3) year’s experience working with adolescent youth, preferably in underserved neighborhoods with at least two (2) year experience facilitating college/career prep or youth employment.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Required: Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Preferred: N/A