Career Navigator
Overview:
AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.
We are seeking an energized, self-directed Career Navigator to support program activities related to a special initiative for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). This person will assist with participant recruitment, intake, placement, supportive services, and use labor market information to identify community-training opportunities that could lead to in-demand jobs and potential new careers. The Career Navigator will assist the local SCSEP project office with Individual Employment Plans (IEP’s), lead job search training for participants, and interface with community non-profit agencies, employers, and training providers. The Career Navigator will collaborate with the SCSEP team and provide guidance to program participants on pathways for skills training and OJT (on the job training) opportunities and support the participant through their journey through sector training and employment.
This job and continued employment is contingent upon continued funding of the SCSEP Program and the Optional Demonstration Grant on Sector-Based Training for Low-Income Older Workers, which is currently scheduled to continue through September 30, 2028 unless the granting agency reduces or eliminates funding at earlier date, and/or AARP Foundation’s role as a grantee is otherwise ended.
This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in the Tampa / St Petersburg FL area.
Responsibilities:
• Assists with program implementation. Organizes project teams and leads internal and external team members and stakeholders to deliver on project goals. Establishes project communication plans and ensures internal/external stakeholders are informed regarding project processes and impact.
• Works with program management to support stakeholders (including volunteers, participants, and partners). Ensures that member inquiries are addressed and that members are referred to the appropriate service and programs.
• Supports a business unit by regularly providing administrative-level support on a variety of projects, programs, and initiatives that are typically division-wide or enterprise-wide.
• Provides professional administrative support directly to manager and/or functional area. Supports program activities which may include, but not limited to, tracking budget expenses, assisting special events, preparing committee materials, etc.
• Recruits, trains, develops, and deploys volunteers in accordance with organizational goals. Anticipates volunteer needs and delivers materials, training, and other support to best meet those needs, including assistance with the onboarding of volunteers. Responds to volunteer inquiries and provides direct and indirect support for volunteer needs in accordance with organizational goals.
• Manages event logistics, planning, coordination, and execution. Researches options and costs and makes recommendations for new events. Manages the execution of various events and event operation budgets/vendor contracts.
• Develops and publishes compelling, valuable content to attract and engage customers and prospects, with the objective of enhancing brand awareness and equity and driving profitable customer action, including creation of articles, videos, blog posts, social media posts, product training, and presentations that inform, educate, and/or entertain a defined target audience.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of local labor market trends and employment opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using career assessment tools and ability to advocate on behalf of program participants.
• Experience working in an environment with complex administrative or regulatory procedures.
• Proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations, entering data, pulling reports from databases, and using contemporary software packages.
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate level computer/technical troubleshooting.
• Must be willing to travel within the assigned geographical area(s).
Preferred
• Associates degree
• Experience related to economic and/or workforce development
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.
We are seeking an energized, self-directed Career Navigator to support program activities related to a special initiative for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). This person will assist with participant recruitment, intake, placement, supportive services, and use labor market information to identify community-training opportunities that could lead to in-demand jobs and potential new careers. The Career Navigator will assist the local SCSEP project office with Individual Employment Plans (IEP’s), lead job search training for participants, and interface with community non-profit agencies, employers, and training providers. The Career Navigator will collaborate with the SCSEP team and provide guidance to program participants on pathways for skills training and OJT (on the job training) opportunities and support the participant through their journey through sector training and employment.
This job and continued employment is contingent upon continued funding of the SCSEP Program and the Optional Demonstration Grant on Sector-Based Training for Low-Income Older Workers, which is currently scheduled to continue through September 30, 2028 unless the granting agency reduces or eliminates funding at earlier date, and/or AARP Foundation’s role as a grantee is otherwise ended.
This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in the Tampa / St Petersburg FL area.
Responsibilities:
• Assists with program implementation. Organizes project teams and leads internal and external team members and stakeholders to deliver on project goals. Establishes project communication plans and ensures internal/external stakeholders are informed regarding project processes and impact.
• Works with program management to support stakeholders (including volunteers, participants, and partners). Ensures that member inquiries are addressed and that members are referred to the appropriate service and programs.
• Supports a business unit by regularly providing administrative-level support on a variety of projects, programs, and initiatives that are typically division-wide or enterprise-wide.
• Provides professional administrative support directly to manager and/or functional area. Supports program activities which may include, but not limited to, tracking budget expenses, assisting special events, preparing committee materials, etc.
• Recruits, trains, develops, and deploys volunteers in accordance with organizational goals. Anticipates volunteer needs and delivers materials, training, and other support to best meet those needs, including assistance with the onboarding of volunteers. Responds to volunteer inquiries and provides direct and indirect support for volunteer needs in accordance with organizational goals.
• Manages event logistics, planning, coordination, and execution. Researches options and costs and makes recommendations for new events. Manages the execution of various events and event operation budgets/vendor contracts.
• Develops and publishes compelling, valuable content to attract and engage customers and prospects, with the objective of enhancing brand awareness and equity and driving profitable customer action, including creation of articles, videos, blog posts, social media posts, product training, and presentations that inform, educate, and/or entertain a defined target audience.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of local labor market trends and employment opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using career assessment tools and ability to advocate on behalf of program participants.
• Experience working in an environment with complex administrative or regulatory procedures.
• Proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations, entering data, pulling reports from databases, and using contemporary software packages.
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate level computer/technical troubleshooting.
• Must be willing to travel within the assigned geographical area(s).
Preferred
• Associates degree
• Experience related to economic and/or workforce development
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise
Compensation and Benefits
AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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