Office Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Recruit qualified youth for the Job Corps Program

• Engage in outreach initiatives within communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events

• Achieve departmental and center goals and objectives

• Conduct orientations and interviews with applicants, including the parents of minors

• Execute applicant file procedures, including data entry and scanning documents into electronic files

• Participate in departmental meetings

• Collaborate with centers to assist applicants with travel arrangements

• Perform quality assurance checks on applicant files

• Evaluate graduates’ and former trainees’ readiness for placement and offer referrals and support services

• Ensure timely placement and retention of graduates and former enrollees in quality employment, military service, or further education and training

• Promote job development through direct engagement with employers, One-Stops, JTPA, and state employment agencies

• Communicate and exemplify appropriate CSS and employability skills

• Maintain accountability for staff, students, and property

• Follow safety practices diligently

• Cultivate a safe, harassment-free, intimidation-free, and respectful center environment

• Attend mandatory staff training opportunities

• Carry out other duties as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Above-average public speaking abilities and relevant experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities

• Proficient in computer skills, particularly with Internet, email, and WordPerfect/MS Word

• Willingness to work some evenings and occasional weekends

• Ability to travel periodically

• Four years of experience working with youth aged 16-24

• Bachelor's Degree required

• 15 semester hours in psychology preferred

• Valid State Driver’s License

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities

• Networking programs

• Inclusive, fair, and respectful work environment

• Equal opportunity employment