Clinton County Workforce Development Coordinator

Southern Ohio ESC Southern Ohio ESC - Wilmington, Ohio

Title: Clinton County Workforce Development Coordinator (Clinton County Workforce Collaborative) Reports To: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Superintendent or designee with strategic direction and feedback from the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative Steering Committee Supports: In-District Staff at Blanchester, Clinton-Massie, and East Clinton Local Schools, and Wilmington City Schools Employment Status: Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in education, economic development, business, public administration, or related field preferred. Three to five years of workforce development, project management, education-business partnership, or related experience preferred. Demonstrated success working collaboratively with educators, employers, local government, service providers, and/or community organizations. Ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, data/reporting routines, and stakeholder communications. Must pass any required background check. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under administrative direction, the Clinton County Workforce Development Coordinator serves as the countywide "backbone" lead for the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative (CCWC), championing workforce development efforts across Clinton County and ensuring a coordinated, measurable, and equitable system of career exploration, career pathways, and work-based learning (WBL). The Coordinator provides a single point of coordination for partners, builds and maintains employer engagement with K-12 partners, strengthens and supports district implementation of a range of WBL opportunities, and supports the mission, vision, goals, and operations of the CCWC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the Execution of the Mission, Vision, Goals, and Operations of the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative
• Coordinate and support CCWC governance structures as needed.
• Assist the CCWC Steering Committee with annual strategic planning.
• Facilitate quarterly continuous-improvement cycles and annual impact reporting.
• Assist with securing annual financial contributions from program investors and seek grant opportunities to support program budget needs.
• Promote CCWC through a variety of channels (website, social media, in-person presentations, news outlets).
• Serve as leader in the program role with the Clinton County Business Advisory Council (BAC). Enthusiastically participate in activities and initiatives of the CCWC.
• Build and Maintain Employer Engagement with K-12 Partners
• Develop and publish a centralized employer engagement menu (speaker, tour host, job shadow, internship, project partner) and maintain an updated employer directory/contact system.
• Increase employer participation and representation across priority sectors; maintain updated understanding of employer needs and opportunities.
• Promote and share opportunities for engagement with clear expectations of employer and educator responsibilities related to those opportunities.
• Strengthen K12 Career Exploration and Career-Technical Education Pathways Across Districts
• Support districts in building/expanding career exploration progression (PK-5, 68, 912) and Career-Technical Education pathways/programs of study aligned to local workforce needs.
• Coordinate countywide career exploration activities (e.g., immersion tours, Career Exploration Fairs, etc.) and ensure consistent planning, reflection, and next-step pathways.
• Serve as a connector between educators and employers to strengthen durable skills development, project-based partnerships, and educator externships/industry immersion as capacity allows.
• Communicate State Standards and Ensure Compliance for a Countywide Work-Based Learning (WBL) System
• Build and implement a countywide WBL toolkit according to current state regulations and train district liaisons/employer hosts.
• Coordinate Ohio's WBL experiences with partners (including OhioMeansJobs) to expand WBL volume and quality across districts.
• Encourage student readiness supports (professionalism, communication, time management) and consistent experience expectations for participating employers.
• Support In-District Staff
• Provide guidance, coaching, tools, and shared processes; ensure consistent implementation across districts while honoring local district goals.
• Coordinate cross-district routines, share best practices, and support professional learning and networking opportunities across districts.
• DATA, REPORTING, and KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs): The Workforce Development Coordinator will lead tracking and transparent reporting aligned to CCWC KPIs (students served, WBL completed, active employers engaged, employer retention, internship placements/completion, satisfaction measures, action item completion).
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs all duties in conformity with the adopted Principle of Service. Displays professional appearance. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or supervisor. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Demonstrates and maintains confidentiality. Maintains required certificate(s) and/or licensure. Attends appropriate workshops and professional meetings.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong partnership-building, facilitation, communication, and public speaking skills; ability to coordinate across diverse groups of stakeholders. Strong organizational/project management and data/metrics tracking skills; ability to translate data into action. Knowledge of workforce development, WBL, career exploration, Career-Technical Education pathways, and relevant youth employment considerations (e.g., student safety, permissions, basic compliance expectations).
• EQUIPMENT OPERATED: ESC or district-provided equipment (e.g., printer, copier, scanner, laminator, calculator, fax machine, postage meter, phone system, audio/visual equipment, computers, and mobile devices).
• TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT / PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: As per the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center's Governing Board policy manual and employment contract. Evaluation conducted annually by the SOESC Supervisor with stakeholder input (CCWC Steering Committee and other relevant partners). Must be willing to obtain appropriate licensure through the Ohio State Board of Education.

The SOESC Governing Board is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.

Application Deadline: Until Filled Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2026 Note: Funding for this position is provided through partner contributions and other external funding sources.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and a copy of any credentials to:

Casey Enochs, Assistant Superintendent Southern Ohio Educational Service Center 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177

Email: cenochs@soesc.org

Phone: 937-382-6921 x 1039