CPWDC Staff

Our organization is made up of self-motivated, innovative and talented professionals who are dedicated to using our diverse backgrounds to strategically address the current and future workforce demands of Central Pennsylvania.  We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions: 

Grant Project Coordinator

A full-time, professional staff position that coordinates grants and programs that support initiatives for the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC), a well-established non-profit that serves as the local Workforce Investment Board for a nine-county region.  This position will be responsible for the staff support and coordination of activities related to strategic grant-funded projects, the continuation of existing and development of new partnerships, and projects including coordination of meetings and events, data management, written presentation of materials and reporting of outcomes.

 Duties and Responsibilities:     

• Research and identify grant opportunities.
• Generate proposals and supporting documents in response to grant opportunities.
• Support the communication process throughout the project period.
• Determine and coordinate the internal and external resources and individuals needed to achieve project goals.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff.
• Identify and support the resolution of issues within the project team.
• Coordinate the project according to the critical nature of the tasks and their dependence on each other.
• Plan, schedule and track project milestones and dependencies.
• Assist in the development of project materials, including writing, editing, etc.
• Write reports and track outcomes for funding organizations.
• Evaluate projects after completion.
• Contribute to other special projects as needed.

Preferred Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:   

• Adaptability – able to manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Analytical / Problem Solving – able to research, collect and synthesize complex and diverse information; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures; use reason to identify alternative solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service / Interpersonal Skills – able to remain open to others’ ideas and try new things; interact with a diverse group of individuals; manage difficult situations and resolve conflict; respond promptly to the needs of others; solicit feedback to improve service; meet commitments.
• Design / Innovation – able to display original thinking and generate creative solutions; develop innovative approaches and ideas; translate concepts and information into images; demonstrate attention to detail; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Initiative / Motivation – able and willing to seek increased responsibilities; ask for and offer help when needed; able to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence to overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral / Written Communication – able to speak clearly and persuasively in various settings; respond well to questions; participate in and lead meetings; write clearly and informatively; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical and written data effectively.
• Planning/Organizing – able to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time.
• Quality – able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork – able to balance team and individual responsibilities; give and accept feedback; put success of team above own interests; resolve conflict and build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in education, public administration, English, writing, business or other related field. Experience in workforce development and/or administration of publicly funded programs preferred. Grant writing experience and project management experience are preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication required. The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to use independent judgment and produce quality work within time constraints. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet navigation and ability to learn other relevant application/software

Working Conditions:

Office located in Lewisburg, PA. Primarily office environment but will require some day travel and overnight stays.  Full-time, 40 hours per week position. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

To Apply:

For more information and how to apply, please visit your local PA CareerLink^® or send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Rachel Smith at rsmith@cpwdc.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  EO/Affirmative Action Employer. 

CPWDC Student Internships

Internship opportunities are posted at www.internsplus.com or contact CPWDC.

CPWDC offers student learning opportunities that provide meaningful work which complements and advances the student’s academic pursuits and future career. Our interns partcipate in and contribute to labor market research projects by collecting baseline data and designing templates for research analysis and final publication. 

Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability or veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.