Dol Vets Tap: Obtt - Employment Resource Coordinator - New York City, Ny Metropolitan Area

JOIN OUR TEAM to assist and prepare for further employment our Military Veterans by delivering workshops at locations across the United States and virtually. The Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) program requires contractor services to support these veterans through the Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) that is offered nationally to conduct job assistance workshops.

In this role, you will:

• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently on client site and remotely.
• Provides screening and referral services and identify and utilize a network of local, regional, and state resources for employment and employment readiness.
• Serve as the point of contact for activities in their assigned area of responsibility for all stakeholders, including those from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Labor, State Adjutant General offices, American Job Centers, DOL VETS State Directors, and more.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, be comfortable instructing and speaking in front of a group, be observant of others, possess the ability to engage an audience, and respond to inquiries independently.
• Market their services using approved messages and materials within their assigned region to increase awareness of services and perform outreach to Veterans, National Guard and Reserve Members, and their Spouses. Reports to a Project Manager.
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekdays, weekends, and some holidays, may be required to address emerging requirements under changing and constrained timelines.
• Coordinate in person and, potentially, virtual workshops.
• A high level of coordination in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Must be able to listen to OBTT participants and assist them in identifying and prioritizing their needs.
• Manages supplies, instructional materials, and office equipment and prepares periodic reports.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• To be able to prepare and deliver presentations to various size audiences.
• To be proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office.
• The ability to travel 10%.
• A High School Diploma and 5 years of experience assisting veterans, service members, and/or spouses in the workplace.
• Experienced in negotiating with partners and outside organizations or agencies relating to veterans, National Guard and Reserve member, or their spouses.
• To work well with veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, spouses, and interagency staff.
• To be able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing).
• To be able to facilitate meetings and provide briefings (in-person and virtually).
• OR a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of employment or career counseling experience.
• To be knowledgeable of the workplace, occupations, and requirements for entry for occupations in the area of responsibility.
• The understanding of the military organizational structure, its occupational specialties and the correlation to the civilian workforce.