Career Opportunities

Job Title: Employment and Training Grant Program Coordinator

Duration: July 1, 2026 -June 30, 2027 (renewable annually)

Location: Salem County Workforce Development Office: Salem City, NJ

Reports To: Director of Employment and Training

Position Overview:  Employment and Training Program Coordinator takes the lead in planning, developing, and oversight of the operations of the Salem County Workforce Development Career Services and other related programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes the lead over a group of employees involved in providing employment and training programs.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance by functioning as the program expert assisting professional staff involved in the implementation and/or review of employment and training programs.
• Consults with staff and provides technical assistance in the design and implementation of plans for improving operations and coordinating services with state and local Workforce Development areas.
• Takes the lead in the design and implementation of procedures and policies.
• Serves as resource person to staff and provides advice and guidance on program operations.
• Implement standards and guidelines for the delivery of services.
• Reviews and develops reports and recommendations regarding program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Reviews research, literature, and legislation and consults with experts in the appropriate discipline(s) to determine the current and future trends in workforce development and service delivery.
• Provides guidance to other staff as needed.
• Coordinates the planning, implementation, and operation of employment and training programs.
• Develops grant applications, plan review documents, contracts, modifications, memoranda of agreement, and other documents necessary to implement grant programs.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to workforce development areas operating employment and training programs.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of employment and training programs to determine whether they meet objectives and are following federal and state regulations.
• Coordinates the compilation and interpretation of program data.
• Develops and implements corrective action plans for programs.
• Participates in the development and preparation of regular and special reports regarding employment and training programs.
• Assists in coordinating the work of assigned staff.
• Investigates complaints concerning the administration of employment and training programs.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Provide on-site and/or remote coaching to youth participants during their work placements
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and overall job performance
• Serve as a liaison between participants, employers, and program staff
• Assist participants in developing soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, and professionalism
• Address workplace challenges and provide conflict resolution support
• Conduct regular check-ins and evaluations with participants and supervisors
• Ensure compliance with program policies and safety guidelines Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Preferred educational and/or higher educational experience
• Department of Labor program experience required, Adult Literacy and/or Youth Program preferred. Experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14–24 preferred)
• Strong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple participants and work sites effectively
• Problem-solving skills and ability to handle challenging situations professionally
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry systems)
• Reliable transportation Desired Skills
• Experience in workforce development, employment programs, youth programs & adult literacy/education program management
• Knowledgeable of grants, grant compliance and reporting
• Participation in local, county, and state meetings and events
• Bilingual abilities (if applicable to community served) Work Environment
• Combination of office, community, and job site settings
• Frequent travel between work sites is required
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, and move between locations for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (if applicable)

Compensation:  Full Time; 12 Months

Annual Salary: (based on experience) $80,000 plus benefits

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination and bias-based harassment based on actual or perceived:

• Race or color;
• Religion or creed;
• National origin, nationality, or ancestry;
• Sex, pregnancy, or breastfeeding;
• Sexual orientation;
• Gender identity or expression;
• Disability;
• Marital status or domestic partnership/civil union status;
• Liability for military service;
• Age;
• Atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, and the refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test.
• Discrimination in Housing
• Discrimination in Employment
• Discrimination in Public Places
• The law prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to:
• Recruitment, job postings, interviews, and hiring decisions;
• Promotions;
• Terminations;
• Compensation, including salary and benefits;
• All terms, conditions or privileges of employment; and
• Membership in a union.

Anyone who believes their rights under the LAD have been violated may file a complaint with DCR within 180 days of the incident.