WORKFORCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
2 - 5 years
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A., is seeking a Workforce Program Coordinator to join our team in support of a federally funded manufacturing training and technical assistance initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on small manufacturing businesses by coordinating high-quality, hands-on training programs that build workforce capacity and drive business growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Workforce Program Coordinator plays a central role in the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of hands-on, in-person manufacturing training programs serving eligible small manufacturing businesses. This position coordinates day-to-day program operations, tracks participant progress, and ensures training activities align with grant requirements, performance targets, and reporting obligations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Delivery & Coordination
Data Collection & Reporting
Participant Support & Outreach
Administrative & Compliance
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Success in this role will be measured against, but not limited to, the following:
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires a combination of office-based administrative work and on-site visits to manufacturing training facilities. The role involves standing for extended periods during in-person training observations and may require occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate training schedules.
TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A., is seeking a Workforce Program Coordinator to join our team in support of a federally funded manufacturing training and technical assistance initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on small manufacturing businesses by coordinating high-quality, hands-on training programs that build workforce capacity and drive business growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Workforce Program Coordinator plays a central role in the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of hands-on, in-person manufacturing training programs serving eligible small manufacturing businesses. This position coordinates day-to-day program operations, tracks participant progress, and ensures training activities align with grant requirements, performance targets, and reporting obligations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Delivery & Coordination
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and facilitation of hands-on, in-person manufacturing training sessions across assigned regional service areas.
- Liaise with training instructors, subject-matter experts, and facilities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of training curricula.
- Manage participant enrollment, attendance tracking, and completion records using the program's Learning Management System (LMS).
- Support onboarding of eligible small manufacturing firms, communicating program requirements, expectations, and benefits.
- Ensure training content covers required topic areas including machinery operation, quality control, industrial software, workplace safety, supply chain management, and manufacturing cost/pricing.
Data Collection & Reporting
- Collect, verify, and maintain accurate program data in accordance with federal grant requirements, including pre- and post-training metrics on bids submitted, contracts awarded, jobs created, and revenues generated.
- Administer participant surveys upon training completion to capture feedback on training quality and relevance.
- Compile data inputs for quarterly performance reports and annual reports submitted to the grants management system.
- Track key performance indicators including 12-month placement rate, 24-month retention rate, employer rehire rate, cost per placement, and wage-at-placement benchmarks.
Participant Support & Outreach
- Serve as a primary point of contact for program participants, addressing questions and connecting firms with additional resources such as resource partners, lenders, and business development centers.
- Support marketing and outreach efforts to recruit eligible small manufacturing firms, including attendance at industry events, trade associations, and community meetings.
- Assist in developing outreach materials tailored to target markets including HUBZone firms, 8(a) participants, economically disadvantaged women-owned businesses, and low-income businesses.
Administrative & Compliance
- Maintain documentation required for federal compliance, including signed program forms, records of assistance, and cost documentation.
- Assist with budget tracking and ensure expenditures are properly recorded and allocated to grant-approved cost categories.
- Support preparation of quarterly financial reports and performance progress reports.
- Adhere to the organization's conflict-of-interest policy and ensure all participant interactions are conducted in accordance with program ethics requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Workforce Development, Education, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, or training delivery, preferably in a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency with data management tools, spreadsheet software, and LMS platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences including small business owners, instructors, and government partners.
- Experience working with federally funded programs and familiarity with grant compliance requirements is highly preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of manufacturing industries, processes, and the challenges facing small manufacturing businesses.
- Experience working with socioeconomically disadvantaged small businesses, HUBZone firms, or minority-owned enterprises.
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM platforms, ERP systems, and other industrial software used in training environments.
- Bilingual or multilingual capability is a plus.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Success in this role will be measured against, but not limited to, the following:
- Number of eligible small manufacturing firms enrolled and completing training.
- Accuracy and timeliness of data collection and reporting submissions.
- Participant satisfaction scores from post-training surveys.
- Employment placement and retention rates for program graduates.
- Compliance with all federal grant requirements and internal policies.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires a combination of office-based administrative work and on-site visits to manufacturing training facilities. The role involves standing for extended periods during in-person training observations and may require occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate training schedules.
Skills
OtherIT Services and IT Consulting