Program Specialist

Program Specialist 

Starting Salary: $59,000.00 - $61,000

Do you have a passion for serving the community? Do you consider yourself a project manager who can learn data systems and work well in a team focused environment? This is the career for you! We are looking to hire a Full-time Program Specialist. 

Some of your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Project planning, and implementation, program development, marketing, and promotion, and collaborate with other departments 
• Provide oversight on all pre- and post-award activities that include but are not limited to government and non-government grants.
• Collaborate with relevant Local, Regional and Federal workforce development programs. 
• Evaluate performance and make recommendations for program improvement 

Do you have?

• Some college plus 4 years of work experience in human services, workforce development, or project management
• Ability to work effectively under the pressure of multiple simultaneous deadlines
• Experience using data entry systems such as Efforts of Outcomes (ETO)
• Ability to exercise good judgment in coordinating complex program development and relationship management
• Experience with virtual meeting tools such as Zoom, Teams, and Webex
• BONUS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Education, Business Management, Business or Public Administration or related field.

Why Employ Milwaukee?

• We are a non-profit workforce development board 
• Full benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term disability
• Prime location! Just minutes from downtown Milwaukee
• Hybrid work-from-home models are available 
• Make a real positive impact in the lives of youth, adults, laid-off workers, and other under-employed populations by connecting them to offerings such as career services, education, training, and employment opportunities