Employer Coordinator
About This Position
The Nursing Assistant Program was developed to help newly arrived immigrants and refugees overcome obstacles related to finding long-term employment in the Health Care industry through intensive training, ongoing job counseling and case management to improve job skills and increase earning power.
The Employer Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact between IIMN’s clients and employers in the Long-Term Care (LTC) industry. This role will develop and strengthen partnerships with LTC employers to promote healthy, inclusive workplaces for New American employees. The Employer Coordinator will also support clients as they transition into and advance in LTC careers by providing resources, alumni engagement, and community outreach.
DEPARTMENT:
Nursing Assistant Program
REPORTS TO:
Nursing Assistant Program Manager
Salary range:
$54,000-56,000
FTE:
1.0 FTE (Optional 20% remote)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Estimated start date: Immediate, upon selection of a qualified candidate
Estimated end date: June 2026, with possible extension pending renewed funding
Former refugees, New Americans and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.
Primary Responsibilities:
Employer Network Development (60%)
- Develop and strengthen a network of Long-Term Care employers to increase communication around job leads, client retention, and ongoing training opportunities for employers and program graduates.
- Work with LTC employers to create culturally inclusive and healthy workplaces for New American employees by delivering trainings on best-practices for hiring and retaining New Americans in the workforce.
- Regularly visit employers and program graduates at LTC facilities to maintain relationships and identify and identify challenges or areas for program growth.
- Promote LTC employment opportunities at community events, representing IIMN and raising awareness of the industry’s career pathways.
- Collaborate with IIMN’s healthcare instructors and other departments to ensure the training materials reflect industry standards and meet the needs of LTC employers.
Alumni Engagement and Support (20%)
- Build an alumni association for IIMN’s Healthcare Pathway graduates, reaching 5,000+ New Americans who have completed the program.
- Develop and lead an alumni leadership team to create strategies for outreach and engagement, promoting career advancement opportunities in LTC.
- Plan and host 2-4 alumni events per year to strengthen the collective network of IIMN graduates, connect graduates with LTC employment opportunities, and share new career development resources available at IIMN and the community.
- Provide retention support by staying in contact with alumni and helping them navigate employment challenges or opportunities for career growth.
Collaboration with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) (20%)
- Coordinate and host networking meetings with other CBOs offering LTC training and support services.
- Develop a resource list of CBOs providing complimentary services to reduce duplication and improve referrals for New American clients.
- Share best practices among organizations to enhance the quality of LTC training and support services across the region.
- Ensure New American clients benefit from increased training and employment opportunities through these collaborative efforts.
Experience and Qualifications
- Strong commitment to IIMN’s mission and vision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across diverse cultural contexts.
- Experience working with employers or workforce development programs, preferably in healthcare or immigrant services.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with employers and community organizations.
- Familiarity with the challenges faced by New Americans in the workforce, with a focus on employment retention and career advancement.
- Experience delivering training or educational programs is preferred.
- Access to reliable transportation for employer site visits.
Additional Requirements
- Frequent driving to employer sites and community events; requires access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing general office duties, such as using a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of materials (e.g., training materials, event setup) up to 25 pounds.
- Visual and auditory acuity required for reading, writing, and communicating effectively.
The International Institute of Minnesota values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals and New Americans to apply. IIMN is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
About Us
The International Institute of Minnesota is a dynamic organization that provides services to maximize the talents and opportunities New Americans bring to our state. The Institute assists low income New Americans in their transition to a new homeland by providing comprehensive services for successful integration. The Institute serves more than 4,000 New Americans annually with new arrival social services to employment placement and advancement through to U.S. Citizenship attainment. Programs are divided into three primary areas: Refugee Services, Education and Employment Training Services, and Immigration Services. The Institute also provides advocacy for policy reforms and supports systems change that improve opportunities for New Americans to move their lives forward.
Contact Us
Please call or email us if you have a question or need help with your employment application.
Dana Onato-Pannkuk
Human Resources Generalist
(651) 377-8614
[email protected]
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