Programs Assistant InternWestmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board | Youngwood, PASummaryThe Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board (WFWIB) is the leader in regional workforce development activities in the Westmoreland-Fayette County area. Through innovative programming and strategic initiatives, the WFWIB assists individuals in obtaining the skills needed for today's workforce and helps local employers retrain, hire, and retain skilled workers.The Programs Assistant Intern will work closely with the Youth Programs Team to provide needed assistance on various workforce development programs. Specifically, the Programs Assistant Intern will monitor, develop, and assist in the coordination of WFWIB programming. This is a temporary, paid internship position.Duties & Responsibilities
Assist the Youth Programs Team in coordinating the Experience Works! PLUS Internship Program
Assist the Youth Programs Team in developing and improving programming through the identification and implementation of new best practices
Assist the Youth Programs Team in completing program reports
Act as the initial point of contact for participants within the Experience Works! PLUS Internship Program
Coordinate the collection of Experience Works! PLUS applications, materials, and timesheets
Maintain an open channel of communication with Experience Works! PLUS participants
Schedule and coordinate events and meetings with program participants
Coordinate data entry for programs
Track and translate program data to the Youth Programs Team and Executive Director
Visit programming sites to meet with program providers and program participants and write reports on the information gathered during the site visit
Capture and take photos of program participants and activities for WFWIB social media
Handle sensitive and confidential information
Perform other duties as required
Required Skills
Highly adept at working independently, prioritizing work, and multi-tasking
Ability to think strategically and critically and effectively collaborate
Professional interpersonal, comprehension, verbal communication, and written communication skills are required
Excellent computer, phone, and Office 365 skills, including Teams and Zoom
Ability to maintain, create, organize, and coordinate resource materials
Ability to work professionally and confidentially with diverse populations
Possess a valid driver's license and ability to travel within two county areas and Commonwealth of PA
Required Experience
An in-progress/completed post-secondary education is required.
Earning/an earned degree in communication, project management, education, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
This temporary internship position will pay $15.00/hour.
Office Location: Youngwood, PA
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to WFWIB Executive Assistant Michele Aston at maston@westfaywib.org.
The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board is an equal opportunity employer/program. Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board (WFWIB) is committed to treating every individual, family, employee, and applicant with dignity, respect and compassion regardless of a person's sex, ancestry, national original, race, color, age, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, genetic information, or social, economic or political affiliation. Compassion, trust, and mutual respect are at the core of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The WFWIB fosters and promotes an inclusive environment that leverages the unique contributions of diverse individuals and organizations in all aspects of our work. We know that by bringing diverse individual and viewpoints together we can collectively and more effectively create opportunities for a better life for the individuals we support.Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.