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Careers at Dallas Leadership Foundation

The Dallas Leadership Foundation is a Christian not-for-profit organization that develops local leaders to affect long-term change in underserved communities.

For full-time employees, we offer the following benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Thank you for your interest in employment with Dallas Leadership Foundation. See open positions below.

 

Neighborhood-Workforce Coordinator

Department: DLF Neighborhoods and DLF Workforce
Location: Dallas, TX
Reports to: DLF Chief Program Officer

 

Job Summary:

Under the broad supervision of and working directly with the Director of Neighborhoods and The Senior Workforce Coordinator of Dallas Leadership Foundation, the Neighborhood-Workforce Coordinator is the principal staff member responsible supporting community-based workforce development initiatives by connecting local residents to job training, employment opportunities and supportive services. This role builds strong partnerships among employers, training providers, and neighborhood organizations to increase access to sustainable employment and promote economic mobility at the neighborhood level.
 
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Meet with partner organizations to ascertain expectations.
  • Serve as a primary liaison between neighborhood residents, workforce programs and local employers.
  • Meet with community leaders to locate possible community projects.
  • Identify and recruit program participants through community outreach, events, and partnerships with local organizations.
  • Conduct intake assessments to determine individual employment goals skill, and barriers to employment.
  • Maintain relationships with community partners , employers, and service providers to coordinate resources and referrals.
  • Create weekly progress reports for the supervisor.
  • Track and report participant progress, outcomes, and program performance metrics using data management systems.
  • Organize neighborhood job fairs, hiring events, and informational workshops.
  • Contribute to strategic planning by identifying neighborhood workforce trends and community needs.
  • Be comfortable developing and facilitating training and presentations in front of small and medium-sized groups.

 

Successful candidates for the position of Neighborhood Coordinator are expected to possess the following qualities and attributes:

 

Qualifications:

  • Culturally competent with the ability to work effectively in diverse communities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, or workforce tracking software.
  • Strong verbal, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  • Highly motivated self-starter.
  • An undergraduate degree in Human services, Workforce Development, Community Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work well with others.
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

 

In addition to outlined performance measures, every employee will be evaluated on their ability to perform in the following areas:

  • Communication: convey information and instructions both orally and in writing
  • Teamwork: participate in building consensus decision-making efforts
  • Job Aptitude: perform assigned tasks
  • Job Attitude: show motivation for the job

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to HR at hr@dlftx.org.

 

(This job description is “not” a contract, nor is it intended to illustrate a complete profile of responsibilities and requirements for Neighborhood-Workforce Coordinator. It is given to each applicant as a tool to provide a general overall outline of the position.)