Chicago Transit Authority · 4 hours ago
Coordinator, Workforce Initiatives
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expChicago Transit Authority is seeking a Coordinator for Workforce Initiatives to plan and support workforce diversity initiatives. The role involves developing reports, maintaining relationships with contractors and community organizations, and organizing outreach events to promote diversity in the workforce.
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Responsibilities
Develops regular and special Workforce initiatives pertaining to allocated projects then reports on progress and successful found data
Creates and maintains Workforce reports that identify opportunities and efforts to ensure contractors meet set Workforce goals on allocated projects
Develop effective working relationships with CTA construction contractors and construction trade unions, maintaining regular contact
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with business and industry, governmental agencies, community organizations and workforce development partners to ensure quality and relevance to programs; and network with other program coordinators
Represents the department on various Workforce matters with outside agencies and vendors
Organize, plan, and execute workforce outreach events as necessary for various assigned projects
Assist in developing workforce marketing materials including brochures, on line marketing, and other methods to advertise Diversity Workforce Initiatives
Participates in the development and administration of the Diversity Workforce Program and its policies, goals and objectives
Represents the Authority in Workforce related matters
Researches special Workforce Development issues and prepares related reports. Submits reports to management
Conducts regular audits to ensure data integrity is maintained accurate in master data files. Identifies data issues and recommends changes to management
Participates in a variety of special projects as assigned. Creates various graphic presentations relating related Workforce programs and related activities
Coordinates, schedules, and attends various meetings and seminars, as appropriate
Create, maintain, and/or supervise an effective filing system to support programs and workforce relations
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Social Service, Public Administration, or related field
Three plus (3+) years of experience in the field of employment, education, training, project management or a related field, plus at least two years of experience in workforce development
Must possess a valid driver's license
Detailed knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, measurement, and assessment methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect individuals with barriers
Strong process orientation: Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving
Good project management skills, including the ability to work independently on projects of high complexity with minimal supervision
Good judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Preferred
Knowledge of LCP Tracker and B2G Now a plus
Company
Chicago Transit Authority
We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$146.1MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
Recent News
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