Workforce Specialist (Part Time)

Before school will be used for planning, coordination, and individual student support:

• One-on-one career advising sessions for students who can only meet early

• Coordinate job shadowing, internships, or dual enrollment schedules with local employers or colleges.

• Prep work for guest speakers, employer site visits, or career events.

• Collaborate with teachers to align career exploration activities with curriculum goals.

• Meet with counselors or admin to discuss student progress or career-readiness strategies.

During school hours is when the specialist can have the most direct impact:

• Host classroom workshops on job readiness topics like resume writing, interview skills, and career exploration.

• Facilitate career panels or virtual guest speakers representing various industries.

• Oversee student internships, job shadowing, or work-based learning programs that occur during school hours.

• Partner with CTE (Career and Technical Education) teachers to support pathway programs with employer connections.

• Support special education transition planning by helping students with IEPs explore post-secondary work options.

After school offers time for extended or flexible programming:

• Run after-school career clubs or mentorship programs.

• Host job fairs, resume clinics, or interview prep workshops in partnership with local businesses.

• Meet with parents/families to discuss career options and pathways.

• Coordinate part-time job opportunities for students, including connections with youth employment programs.

• Develop student career portfolios or help with applications to apprenticeships, jobs, or college.

Even part-time, a workforce specialist can also:

• Establish partnerships with local employers, workforce boards, and community colleges.

• Secure guest speakers, mentorship programs, and experiential learning opportunities.

• Collect and track data on student placement, internships, and employment for reporting and improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferably in Education, Workforce Development, or related field)

• Experience in career advising, workforce development, or CTE coordination.

• Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage part-time workload across varied hours.

• Proficient in data tracking and community/industry collaboration.

• Familiarity with Manor ISD, and local labor market context, is a plus.

Primary Purpose:

Support Manor ISD's mission to prepare scholars for life and careers by coordinating workforce-related programs, employer engagement, and career pathways across CTE programs. Operates collaboratively with campuses, community partners, and the Career Certification Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning (Before School/Planning Time)

• Assist in developing and aligning Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways with in-demand, high-wage occupations.

• Coordinate outreach with local employers, community colleges (e.g., ACC), and workforce partners to strengthen student access to internships and certifications.

• Plan and schedule career fairs, guest speakers, site visits, and job shadowing opportunities.

Direct Student Engagement (During School Hours)

• Facilitate workshops and classroom sessions on career readiness: resume writing, interview skills, industry certifications.

• Collaborate with CTE instructors to supplement programs like Health Science, IT, Automotive, and more.

• Assist students in navigating certification opportunities

Out-of-School Programming (After School/Evenings)

• Host drop-in career clubs, industry meetups, or resume clinics.

• Convene employer networking events or mock interviews in the evenings.

• Support families and multilingual households by sharing career pathways and opportunities.

Coordination & Data Management

• Track and report on student participation, certification completion, and workforce outcomes.

• Support the Workforce Director with data for program improvement and accountability.