Workforce Development Specialist II – Data Center Group

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Engage with job seekers and prospective program candidates to discuss and formulate career and employment aspirations.

• Assess cognitive strengths and challenges, identify areas of interest, strategies for time management, needs for self-advocacy, and potential barriers.

• Offer navigational coaching, career pathway and transition services, along with follow-up, retention, and referral assistance.

• Support candidates and program participants on a walk-in or by appointment basis to evaluate program suitability and funding options.

• Complete required progress reports and weekly activity/program updates in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with Mortenson's onsite project leadership, clients, trade partners, internal teams, the DEI Manager, and community impact teams.

• Investigate industry trends, employment patterns, and best practices in industry training.

• Perform outreach, recruitment, prescreening, and orientation activities.

• Coordinate with community partners, educational institutions, and both union and non-union trade partners to identify and recruit specific populations, including adults and young adults.

• Work alongside the internal marketing team to create marketing materials that reflect local demographics.

• Establish group text communications and utilize text messaging and company email for participant engagement.

• Cultivate relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and various organizational levels.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in workforce development, including the development, implementation, and management of workforce programs.

• At least 3 years of experience in Workforce Development, including case management with a caseload of no less than 50 program participants.

• Prior experience engaging with corporate entities, community leaders, local political officials, and county boards.

• Capability to interact effectively with a diverse population and establish relationships promptly.

• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with differing deadlines concurrently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Basic understanding of data analysis and reporting.

• Strong ability to build cross-cultural relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Proven history of including diverse team members in the assignment of challenging and high-profile tasks.

• Active listening skills and effective communication, with a willingness to consider diverse input and feedback.

• Must be available to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.

• Dental plan.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous match from Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leaves.

• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Access to a no-cost mental health tool and concierge services with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Adoption assistance.

• Discounts on gym memberships.