Who We Are COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization established in 2018 to improve the quality of life of Latine families. Grounded in the Principles of Jemez, COPAL is committed to continue building meaningful relationships that transcend both identity and geographical boundaries. COPAL envisions a Minnesota where everyone lives with dignity and respect. Why You’ll Love Working Here Our greatest asset is the dedication and commitment of our board, staff, members, and interns, as well as our valued volunteers, partners, coalition members, and leaders of the Latine community. With a clear mission and vision of a better future for all, we can mobilize people to bring about transformation and lead social, political, and economic change. Wages & Benefits $22.00 - $24.00 per hour; 8 paid holidays; stipend for cell phone use; generous paid time off policy; affordable health, dental and vision insurance; employer paid term life and disability coverage; health savings account; competitive retirement plan with matching contribution, immediate eligibility, and vesting; 12 week fully paid parental leave. Schedule This position is in an office building with many duties and responsibilities related to in-person customer service. The building is accessible and smoke free.This position works during normal business hours and may include evening and/or weekend hours. This position also may require travel to and from community settings. A Typical Day in the Life… COPAL is hiring two full-time Workforce Development Advisors for the offices of Rochester and Mankato, respectively. A typical day as COPAL’s Workforce Development Advisor provides an opportunity to join COPAL’s Worker Center efforts toward building a Minnesota Latine economic power through worker’s rights, leadership development, career exploration and job placement. Responsibilities will include the following: Recruiting volunteers & interns to support job search and skill-teaching activities. Becoming proficient in contract requirements and supporting the achievement of programmatic outcomes. Facilitating scheduled weekly in-person and virtual intake events. Entering data into the air table and Workforce One databases. Creating physical files for members seeking to join the worker's center. Ensuring records meet minimum programmatic expectations. Conducting members' skill assessments and referring them for internal support services. Developing and delivering workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies—tailoring content to meet the needs of rural communities. Supporting individuals in using technology for job searches, online training, and communication. Providing personalized career guidance and assistance in developing action plans for career advancement. Providing interpretation support as needed. Supporting monthly orientations so members become acquainted with COPAL’s and the worker center's mission and vision. Facilitating communication between employers and job seekers. Facilitating job retentionsupport activities. Building relationships with service providers, the government, the chamber of commerce, the private sector, and others to coordinate workforce development activities. Collaborating with local employers to understand their workforce needs and advocating for the inclusion of bilingual candidates. Partnering with local schools, universities, and community colleges to support new youth professionals entering the workforce. Assisting in the design and implementation of workforce development programs for rural communities. Monitoring program outcomes and evaluating effectiveness. Building a directory of 15 local businesses per year. Helping program users identify employment options that match their job interests. Participating in and organizing job fairs. Scheduling and following up on interviews with prospective employers. Exploring employment and/or career opportunities in the green or renewable energy industries in the area to build relationships, explore training, and job opportunities for our community. Co-collaborating in maintaining a database of potential employers in various industries. Working with other staff to plan and execute cross-organizational events, grassroots fundraising and new member cultivation, communications plans, digital outreach plans, training, and other issue campaign actions. Who You Are You have at least 2 years of relevant experience. You demonstrate knowledge of labor market trends, best practices, and employer needs. You have experience with grant and contract compliance. You are fluent in both the Spanish and English languages. You are accountable with a proven track record of delivering and completing tasks on time. You have experience initiating conversations with community members about their stories, hopes, fears, and challenges, and you are willing to be bold in conversations with strangers and volunteers. You have experience facilitating meetings, training, and/or group gatherings that move people to action. You are highly attentive to detail. You demonstrate computer literacy and have experience with MS Office Suite. You possess excellent written and oral communication skills. You are a relational leader and team player with the ability to work with a broad team of staff and grassroots leaders, work well with others in a coalition setting, and motivate diverse groups of people. You can manage time effectively and efficiently. You demonstrate a commitment to economic, racial, and gender justice and have a commitment to progressive political change. You enthusiastically promote COPAL’s goals, embrace the Jemez principles for participatory democracy organizing, and have a deep investment in our shared agenda for change. You can travel to sites within a 60-mile radius of the office. You have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet COPAL’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state). Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of COPAL. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status. Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials. WORKF001883 J-18808-Ljbffr
