Job Placement Coordinator-AMIkids Workforce Development (Pensacola)

WHY AMIkids?

AMIkids gives young people a chance to rewrite their stories by providing the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive-both personally and professionally. For over 50 years, we've empowered youth to overcome challenges and succeed in school, work, and life.

We're seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Job Placement Coordinator to help connect AMIkids youth with meaningful employment opportunities. In this role, you'll build and maintain partnerships with local and national employers, recruit participants, and monitor placement success. If you have a passion for workforce development and want to play a vital role in helping youth secure brighter futures, you may have a place on the AMIkids team.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit employer sponsors and match youth with job opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with businesses and workforce agencies.
• Collaborate with team members to align placements with participants' interests and skills.
• Track and report on job placement outcomes, employer satisfaction, and grant benchmarks.
• Support youth in developing job search skills and understanding employment expectations.
• Ensure employer compliance with federal, state, and local youth employment laws.
• Attend job fairs, community events, and provide transportation for youth as needed.
• Maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention per state and contract requirements.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

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  Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

  
  
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  Minimum three years of relevant experience in recruitment, job placement, or community engagement.

  
  
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  Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

  
  
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; basic Excel).

  
  

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.