Job Description

PROGRAM ASSISTANT JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE:  Program Assistant

Keystone Development Partnership is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Assistant to help keep our programs running smoothly and efficiently.  This is a great opportunity to assist our KDP team members with diverse projects and provide general support.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:  Full time with benefits.  This is primarily a remote work-from-home position with some potential time required in Harrisburg office and traveling.

ABOUT KDP:

Keystone Development Partnership (KDP) ​was founded by the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO in 2005 as 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to create labor management and workforce development programs that serve local communities.  Today KDP serves this mission by helping to catalyze training and apprenticeship programs and manage regional partnerships.  KDP brings together employers, unions, training providers, industry associations, community-based organizations and public agencies to collaborate on initiatives that improve labor skills and productivity. 

KDP assists these organizations with all aspects of developing apprenticeship programs, including providing technical assistance on registration, customizing curriculum and courseware, identifying training partners, finding possible funding sources, validating work processes, connecting to Pre-Apprenticeship programs, and training mentors for on the job training of apprentices.  We work closely with local Workforce Development Boards, the PA Apprenticeship and Training Office (ATO) and the US Department of Labor to help connect sponsors and their apprentices with additional sources of support. 

KDP also developed the Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Navigator apprenticeship program for workforce intermediaries to help expand apprenticeship throughout the Commonwealth.  RA Navigators are trained to help grow the apprenticeship ecosystem through regional partnerships and providing technical assistance to unions, employers, industry associations, community organizations, training providers, and the workforce system. 

Our work helps ensure businesses have the skilled workers they need to thrive and unions have effective training programs for their members.  More information about KDP can be found at WWW.KDPWORKS.ORG

This full-time position will split time to support multiple KDP projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assist with the delivery of online classroom training for the Navigator program.

·         Assist with outreach to apprentices and program partners.

·         Assist with program and session evaluations.

·         Track attendance and follow-up with absentees.

·         Maintain apprentice records in accordance with PA standards for group sponsorship.

·         Assist with the completion of administrative documents and the submission of information to project databases.

·         Track and analyze project performance for reporting purposes.

·         Assist with maintenance of grant filing systems, both electronic and physical

·         Ensure KDP’s compliance with SAM.gov registration

·         Participate in developing grant proposals

·         Assist team members with administrative tasks around project documentation and follow up

·         Conduct outreach to new and existing project partners and establish positive working relationships to enable attainment of grant objectives

·         Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project memos, meeting minutes and emails

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•        Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills required.

•        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•        Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.

•        Strong data management and analysis skills. 

•        Ability to collaborate well with internal and external constituents required.

•        Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility required.

•        Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse professional environment, inclusive of students, colleagues and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.

•        Access to broadband internet.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:           

•        Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Relevant work experience within public workforce development would be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

•        Multiple years’ experience with apprenticeships or workforce development preferred.

•        Familiarity with organized labor is preferred.

TO APPLY:  Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to John Tkach, Executive Director, JTKACH@KDPWORKS.ORG. Deadline to apply is Friday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:  KDP encourages all to celebrate our differences and to foster a community free of intolerance and indifference.