Project Coordinator - WDC Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/12 Posting End Date: 2025/02/23 Category: Project Management Sub Category: Miscellaneous Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 25.96 Maximum Salary: 35.00 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description Project Coordinator NOTICE:Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through your internal Luma account. The Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC) is seeking an individual who will embrace our agency values, has excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, a positive attitude, is organized, and has impeccable attention to detail. The WDC connects Idahoans to careers. We work to ensure that Idaho's employers have the highly educated, highly skilled talent they need to thrive, today and into the future. The WDC helps bring cohesion and provide for the most efficient use of federal, state, and local workforce development resources. The WDC partners with different agencies and employers to provide opportunities for all Idahoans. You can find an overview of our work at: https://wdc.idaho.gov/resource-hub/. As a Project Coordinator, you will administer and coordinate projects having statewide impact and perform related work. The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing social media, website content, communications, and conducting outreach. This position reports to the Business Partnership Manager and will assist with agency operations and program management. This position has great benefits including: + Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems: PERSI + An opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness + 11 paid holidays a year + Paid parental leave + Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + Sick and vacation leave that accrue as soon as you start + Optional 401K, and optional 457 + Basic life insurance for employee and family + Wellness programs Example of Duties: + Project development, implementation and consultation. + Develops project goals, work plans, timelines, implementation strategies and plans + Identifies other agencies and organizations as project partners + Identifies and coordinates with WDC committees and advisory groups to recommend project development and implementation + Identifies available resources + May train and advise staff, project advocates and/or participants + Plans, facilitates and conducts meetings Public Relations and Information/Media Interface for the Workforce Development Council + Strengthen community relations to enhance visibility and awareness of workforce development initiatives. + Plan and deliver public presentations, outreach events, and represent the Council at meetings, conferences, and relevant venues. + Coordinate communications support for WDC projects, programs, and public information campaigns impacting state agencies, educational institutions, and industry. + Develop, implement, and evaluate public information campaigns aligned with Council goals and priorities. + Manage and assess the effectiveness of the WDC website, social media, and outreach initiatives to ensure alignment with operational plans. + Ensure ADA accessibility for WDC programs and materials. + Draft responses and assist with public information requests. + Create targeted messaging to support the Council's goals, priorities, and operational plans. + Identify and implement strategies to reach key target markets. + Oversee consultants and vendors, including graphic designers, advertising agencies, and photographers, as needed. Writing/Editing + Research background data and interview sources to write and issue news releases and other publications + Write, edit, or proof-read materials for external communications + Produce or edit publications such as handbooks, brochures, web content and/or newsletters utilizing in-house resources or contracted vendors + Write or edit letters, speeches, columns, and program scripts + Operate audiovisual and desk publishing equipment + Produce, edit, and determine use and distribution of audiovisual and print/online presentations + Maintain photo and audiovisual reference files Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) + Support Executive Director in development and implementation of WIOA State Plan + Collaborate with the One-Stop Operator on website, communications, and training + Serve as Deputy Equal Opportunity Officer for the Workforce Development Council Some travel may be required to support in-state events. Out of state travel could be an opportunity for professional development. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: + Planning and implementing projects + Developing, promoting and gaining project support + Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public Supplemental Information: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.