Northwest Workforce Council
PO Box 2009 (101 Prospect Street), Bellingham, WA 98227 - 360.676.3209 2005 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 - 360.416.3600

265 NE Kettle St., Ste. 102, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 - 360.675.5966 PO Box 1696 (540 Guard Street #210), Friday Harbor, WA 98250 - 360.378.4662
- www.nwboard.org -

POSITION TITLE: Workforce Coordinator
Location: Positions available in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Oak Harbor
Reports to: Programs Manager
Type of Position: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Salary: $50,776 – $67,700
Benefits: Full Package Provided

Northwest Workforce Council, a highly successful private non-profit organization, seeks dynamic and energetic
individuals to join our team. If you are results-focused, enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment and want to

be part of an organization that contributes to the economic vitality of the North Puget Sound region, apply today!

THE POSITION OVERVIEW: The Workforce Coordinator delivers employment and/or vocational training services to
job seekers, and workforce services to businesses. Workforce Coordinators help individuals at all steps in their
career path to become self-sufficient through employment.

Resource Management:

• Work with training providers, worksites, and employers to establish appropriate training or employment

• Apply the principles of career guidance and vocational counseling to aid in navigating a career path

• Assist individuals with career development, job search, work-based learning, student retention, successful

• Assess skills, abilities, work history, educational needs, barriers, and employment goals of job seekers

• Utilize customer information as the basis for individualized workforce and community resources.

• Assess and meet business customers’ needs for a qualified workforce

• Understand the Northwest Workforce Council’s strategic plan and its goals and strategies

• Manage and coordinate diverse program services with numerous agencies, business customers, educational

• Maintain written and computerized records in a systematic fashion, including timely reporting to support

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from a four-year college with major
course work in business, social sciences, education OR related field AND at least one year work experience, OR a
combination of education and experience which demonstrates:

• Ability to use techniques for interviewing, motivating, vocational guidance and counseling

• Ability to use career information resources including electronic job search tools, and basic skills required by

• Ability to understand, assess, and meet business customer needs

• Adapt easily to changing needs, processes, and work responsibilities

• Ability to demonstrate effective, independent problem solving skills

• Understand and utilize the principles of teamwork and process improvement techniques

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and professional organizational skills

• Proficient in MS Office applications, data collection systems, and online meeting platforms
  

Northwest Workforce Council Job Description for Regional Center Manager Revised 05/2023

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Additional Requirements are listed here:

• The Workforce Coordinator is a non-exempt, professional position with the Northwest Workforce Council

• Work is conducted primarily in an office setting and will involve some travel within the region; employee to

• Valid Washington state driver license, and properly licensed and insured vehicle available during work hours

• During the six-month provisional employment period, the applicant must be able to perform the essential

• Consistent with public health agency recommendations, being fully COVID-19 vaccinated is a condition of

• The position requires a criminal background check as condition of employment
  

BENEFITS:
For a more detailed look at NWC’s Benefit Package, please visit www.nwboard.org. Beginning salary is $50,776
per year, PLUS each employee receives an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Employer paid employee medical and vision • Paid vacation and sick leave

• Employer paid family dental insurance coverage • Eleven paid holidays including floating holiday

• Employee Assistance Program • Employer fully funded (@ 7%) retirement plan;

• Long term disability insurance AND employee 401K option.
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Only those applications that contain the following required items (1-4) will be
considered. It is NWC policy to verify information contained in all application materials. To apply, please submit
the following to HR@workforcenorthwest.org:

1. Letter of Interest, to include the title and location of the position you are applying for
2. Current Resume
3. Supervisory (or other Professional) References w/ current contact information (minimum three)
4. Detailed Response to the following two questions:

• What is your understanding of the position?

• How are you uniquely qualified for the position?

Candidates whose qualifications most closely match the desired attributes will be invited to interview at their own
travel expense. The process may include, in addition to an oral interview, a written exercise, a presentation
and/or skills testing. NWC reserves the right to extend application deadlines and to modify the selection schedule
without notice, or to form eligibility lists for, or make appointments to other NWC positions with similar
employment requirements. Position is open until filled.

Northwest Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request to individuals with disabilities. Contact NWC HR@workforcenorthwest.org.

Northwest Workforce Council Job Description for Regional Center Manager Revised 05/2023