Jefferson Community College is conducting a search for a Part-Time Professional for the role Community Relations Associate for the 2025 - 2027 academic year. This is a grant-funded position. Estimated total hours per grant year is 600 hours.

The Community Relations Associate will assist the Director of Community Services to support and build SUNY Apprenticeship Programs (SAP) through general workforce development administrative effort. Duties include supporting the existing apprenticeship program administration, assisting with new student registrations, employer invoicing, and related apprenticeship grant management. The SUNY Apprenticeship Program (SAP) assists in developing pre-apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, healthcare/human services, and other sectors (non-construction). In partnership with New York State Department of Labor's (NYSDOL) Apprenticeship Office and SUNY System Administration's Office of Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline, the SAP program leverages the resources and capacity of SUNY community colleges, as well as other SUNY institutions, to provide expertise and support to expand Registered Apprenticeships in emerging fields, benefiting both workers seeking jobs and employers seeking to fill roles. Candidates must have demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with effective solutions, high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and computer proficiency in desktop office applications.

Requirements: Required: Bachelor's degree

Additional Information: $21/hr.

Application Instructions: To Apply: For consideration, please apply by selecting the "Apply Now" button. A letter of application (cover letter), rsum, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references are required. Review of completed applications will begin immediately. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.