Workforce Development Coordinator Jobs

Workforce Development Coordinator jobs are open across nonprofits, community colleges, healthcare systems, and government agencies, from entry-level program assistant roles to senior coordinator positions, with specializations in job training, career services, and grant-funded workforce initiatives. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles251+
Top stateNew York
Top employerIntuit
Top cityBuffalo, NY
Work type47% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Logistics Project Manager - Workforce Development
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Logistics Project Manager - Workforce Development
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
$85k.93 - $114k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Workforce Development Coordinator
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Workforce Development Coordinator
Intersection of Change
Baltimore, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$45k - $69k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Program Specialist - Workforce Development: YAWL
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Program Specialist - Workforce Development: YAWL
Community Youth Center of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$26 - $30/hr
Bachelor's degree

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Training & Workforce Development Specialist
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Training & Workforce Development Specialist
The Well NE
Norfolk, Nebraska
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Workforce Development Program Manager
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Workforce Development Program Manager
UMass Memorial Health
Worcester, Massachusetts
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$77k.2 - $139k.41/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in health sciences
10,000+

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Workforce Development Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit16
  • Harrisburg Area Community College16
  • D'Youville University5
  • County College Of Morris4
  • Tidewater Community College4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in workforce development coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in human services, education, social work, or a related field
  • Experience administering WIOA-funded programs or other federally funded workforce initiatives
  • Proficiency with case management and participant tracking software systems
  • Knowledge of local labor market trends and employer partnership development
  • Strong experience with data reporting, program compliance, and grant documentation
  • Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) credential preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Workforce Development Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to program outcomes

Workforce development employers want to see measurable results, not just duties. Reframe your experience around participant placement rates, training cohorts managed, and grant compliance milestones. Generic coordination language won't stand out against candidates who quantify their program impact.

Highlight your case management software experience

Many postings require hands-on experience with workforce management platforms like America's Job Center databases or state-level case tracking systems. Name the specific tools you've used in your resume rather than listing a broad category like 'case management software.'

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists workforce development coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings tied to federal funding cycles

Many workforce development coordinator roles are funded through WIOA grants or other federal workforce programs and open in clusters when funding is renewed. Watching for new postings in late summer and early spring gives you a timing edge over candidates who search year-round without that context.

Prepare a scenario answer about a struggling participant

Interviewers for workforce coordinator roles almost always ask how you've supported participants who faced barriers like housing instability or prior convictions. Prepare a specific, real example that shows assessment, referral, and follow-through, not just general empathy language.

Negotiate for professional development in your offer

Starting pay in nonprofit and government workforce roles is often fixed, but training budgets for certifications like the Certified Workforce Development Professional credential are negotiable. Ask about conference attendance, credentialing support, and tuition reimbursement before you accept.

Workforce Development Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most workforce development coordinators?

Intuit, Harrisburg Area Community College, and D'Youville University are hiring the most workforce development coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges, regional nonprofit workforce boards, and large health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many workforce development coordinator jobs are remote?

About 53% of workforce development coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that many roles require in-person participant contact. Sub-specializations that skew most remote include curriculum development, grant writing coordination, and employer partnership management, where most tasks don't depend on face-to-face participant interaction.

How do you become a workforce development coordinator?

Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in social work, education, human services, or a related field, combined with direct experience supporting job seekers or managing training programs. Starting in a case manager, job coach, or program assistant role builds the hands-on participant experience hiring managers look for. Earning the Certified Workforce Development Professional credential strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior positions.

Can you get a workforce development coordinator job with little experience?

Entry-level coordinator roles do exist, particularly at nonprofits and community-based organizations funded through WIOA or AmeriCorps programs, which often hire candidates who have completed internships or volunteer work in career services. Framing any experience with community outreach, tutoring, or case support as participant-facing workforce experience helps bridge the gap. Applying to program specialist or workforce assistant titles is a practical starting point.

What does the workforce development coordinator interview process look like?

Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews, often including a panel with program managers and sometimes a frontline staff member. Expect behavioral questions around participant case scenarios, grant compliance, and community partnership development. Some organizations ask candidates to complete a short written exercise such as a sample case note or program report to assess documentation skills.

Where can I find and apply to workforce development coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to workforce development coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.

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