The Workforce Development Coordinator supports workforce development initiatives across WGNSTAR and ABM's Semiconductor business, with primary responsibility for apprenticeship program coordination, learning management system (LMS) administration, talent mobility initiatives, and employee development programs. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Operations, and business leaders to build scalable talent pipelines, support career pathway programs, maintain learning systems, and track program effectiveness. The ideal candidate has experience coordinating workforce development or training programs, managing multiple stakeholders and projects, and leveraging technology to drive employee development and organizational growth.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Office-Based (Hybrid work schedule is available at the discretion of the manager)
Pay Rate: $19 - $22 hourly DOE
Location: This role may work from our Chandler, AZ, or Tempe, AZ office.
Position Type: Contract (up to 6 months); candidates will be expected to work 30-35 hours per week.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Apprenticeship Program Coordination
- Coordinate the administration and execution of nationwide apprenticeship programs.
- Partner with industry associations, education partners, operations leaders, and HR teams to support apprenticeship growth.
- Track apprenticeship milestones, participant progress, reporting requirements, and program outcomes.
- Coordinate participant onboarding, communications, and documentation.
- Maintain program records and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
- Administer and maintain the organization's Learning Management System.
- Upload, assign, organize, and manage training content and learning pathways.
- Monitor learner completions, certifications, assignments, and compliance training requirements.
- Generate LMS reports and dashboards to measure participation and effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve the learner experience and system utilization.
- Support career pathway initiatives that create advancement opportunities for employees.
- Assist in identifying training and development opportunities for internal talent.
- Coordinate workforce development projects aligned with business growth needs.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, Operations, and Learning leaders to support employee development strategies.
- Maintain project plans, trackers, dashboards, and documentation.
- Coordinate meetings, action items, and stakeholder communications.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and status updates for leadership.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure key initiatives remain on track.
Requirements:
- Experience coordinating programs, projects, workforce development initiatives, apprenticeships, training programs, or HR-related activities.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational, project coordination, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Experience supporting or administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Experience supporting apprenticeship programs, learning content, or LMS-related processes
Physical Effort/Activities: On a continuous basis will work in an office environment, sit at desk for a long period of time, intermittently answer telephone and use a computer to communicate. On an occasional basis in the performance of duties, may be required to walk, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Skills Required
- Experience coordinating programs, projects, workforce development initiatives, apprenticeships, training programs, or HR-related activities
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational, project coordination, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Experience supporting or administering a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Experience supporting apprenticeship programs, learning content, or LMS-related processes
What We Do
WGNSTAR, formerly Westerwood Global and NSTAR Global Services, is a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, providing innovative and cost-efficient managed workforce services and asset lifecycle management solutions. We partner with our clients to build a custom approach which ensures we deliver a workforce solutions plan that is tailored to their specific operations and ultimate business goals. Our service offerings include managed workforce, equipment relocation, asset lifecycle management, flexible staffing, direct hire, facilities support, training, and fabrication. With headquarters in Ireland and regional offices throughout the United States, we are strategically located where our clients need us most. We look forward to the opportunity to be your managed workforce and asset lifecycle management partner. Job seekers – our years of experience and extensive industry connections afford us every opportunity to find your perfect fit, equally matched with your individual skill set, desires and selected career path. We offer full-time, long- and short-term contracts, temp-to-hire positions, and direct hire opportunities within our client base. With our unparalleled networking and matching capabilities, we guarantee a perfect match for you and your career goals.
