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Job Purpose & Position Summary

The Baton Rouge Health District (BRHD) is a coalition of patient-focused innovative healthcare organizations committed to the vision of a world-class high performing health destination at the heart of a healthy and vibrant community. The district promotes collaboration among healthcare providers, government officials, payors, higher education institutions and others to implement a master plan that will enhance healthcare and economic development in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Health District is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and mission-driven Program Coordinator to support the implementation and management of key initiatives within the areas of Healthy Living, Health Education and Workforce, Innovation and Research, and Coalition Building. While this position will contribute to the overall work of BRHD, its main focus will be on BRHireD, a workforce development program aimed at recruiting, training, placing, and retaining middle-skilled workers to meet critical healthcare workforce demands in the Baton Rouge Area. The Program Coordinator will work directly with training providers, healthcare employers, and community partners to ensure efficient coordination of all program components-including participant recruitment, delivery of support services, employer engagement, stipend distribution, and progress reporting and tracking. The Program Coordinator will report to the Program Manager.

Job Functions & Key Responsibilities

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

1. Program Coordination & Implementation
   • Develop, implement, and manage programs and initiatives aligned with organizational goals, particularly BRHireD.
   • Ensure program compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
   • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all assigned initiatives maintaining regular communication with key participants and stakeholders.
2. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Serve as a liaison between BRHD leadership, community-based organizations, training providers, and employer partners.
   • Support the development of program documentation, progress reports, and grant-related communications.
   • Coordinate with partner organizations for referral services and wraparound supports.
   • Contribute to all initiative meetings including meeting development and execution under the direction of the Program Manager.
3. Data Tracking & Reporting
   • Monitor key performance metrics as defined by funders, reporting requirements and internal dashboards.
   • Collect, verify, and aggregate monthly data reports to support program progress and continued communication both internally and externally.
   • Analyze program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.
   • Assist with grant reports for all key initiatives, coalitions and committees as directed by the Program Manager.
4. BRHireD Specific Support
   • Oversee participant intake, assessment, case management, and progress tracking.
   • Conduct client/participant check ins, interviews, intake process, etc. to support program enrollment and successful completion.
   • Coordinate the distribution of tuition assistance, stipends, and employment-based incentives in collaboration with training providers and employer HR teams as needed.
   • Track participant progress through training, job placement, and employment milestones (2-month and 6-month retention).
   • Facilitate referrals to additional support services via BRHireD partner network.
   • Promote workforce development services to potential participants through community outreach, events, and marketing campaigns.
   • Represent the organization at job fairs, community meetings, and coalition groups as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Education, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, education, or healthcare-related initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and performance tracking

• Experience working with diverse, underserved, or marginalized populations.
• Experience working with training providers or healthcare employers
• Familiarity with workforce development funding or grant-funded programs particularly WIOA program, Department of Labor initiatives, or similar workforce systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, especially in allied health or nursing support fields