Program Coordinator - Women's Veteran's Network

788706 Program Coordinator, Boston, MA, 6 month Contract
Sigma, Inc. is looking for a Program Coordinator to work on-site with our client in Boston, MA.

This is with the Commonwealth of MA and the Dept. of Executive Office of Veterans Affairs. Will be required to work on-site at New Chardon Street, One Bowdoin Square, Suite 400 , Boston MA.

Shift timings: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 8 hours a day. Hybrid 2 days minimum in office.

Description:
Plan, coordinate, and execute outreach in order to foster and maintain existing relationships. This position will help push the VEET forward and ensure all veterans are connected with employment and educational opportunities in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct aggressive research via informational fairs, workshops, public events, and other mediums to expand the reach of the VEET Department.
• Collaborate with other state/federal agencies and non-profit providers to identify resources and improvements to EET programs/services.
• Plan and support monthly tabling and outreach events with community partners.
• Assist with OnBase data entry and outreach to ensure referred veterans are being connected with the proper EET resources.
• Supports major annual events such as the SVC Welcome Event and VEET Conference, as well as smaller events, where needed.
• Respond to direct inquiries via the EET Referral System to provide information, referrals and establish linkages with supportive services.
• Provide informational updates via email, website, and social network sites on services, programs, events and newsletters.
• Review website information relative to the VEET to ensure timely and accurate information on events and resources.
• Continue education and awareness of current and emerging employment/educational issues that impact veterans.
• Research other states veterans' sites for relevant information in order to provide updates to the VEET webpage.
• Advertise and help recruit more businesses into the Veteran Ready Business Program.
• Establish additional networks and help market the VEET program across the Commonwealth.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of state/federal veteran's programs, services and benefits.
• Knowledge of VA educational benefits and processes.
• Experience working with the veteran community or servicemembers.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve independently.
• Strong skills and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Technically savvy utilizing various platforms.
• Proficiency with data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Additional Notes:

• Potentially eligible for hybrid schedule. Schedule may include up to three days remote, based on department needs and prior supervisor approval.
• Travel requirements travel will be across Commonwealth for weekly community events as needed.