Job Overview: The Employment Coordinator oversees program coordination and service delivery for IRCโs Refugee Supportive Services (RSS) and related workforce initiatives. This role provides direct team support, supervises staff, ensures compliance, and leads efforts to meet programmatic outcomes. The Employment Coordinator also facilitates professional development for RSS staff, ensuring strong, trauma-informed, and client-centered service delivery. This position reports to the Economic Empowerment Manager.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelorโs degree in a related field strongly preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Work Experience:
2โ5 years of experience in employment or workforce development programs required. 1โ3 years of experience in supervision, management, or client counseling preferred.Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
Proven ability to lead and support multicultural teams and communicate effectively across diverse populations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation development. Strong initiative, problem-solving, and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data tracking systems such as ETO preferred. Budget management experience preferred. Strong understanding of the Tucson job market and workforce landscape. Flexible availability required.Language Skills:
Certificates or Licenses:
Valid driverโs license, active insurance policy, and access to reliable transportation. Must possess or be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card per Arizona state law.Working Environment:
A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and โfieldโ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Must be able to lift 35โ50 pounds (furniture, household supplies, food boxes).Compensation: (Pay Range: $24 - $25) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.