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Sr. Workforce Development Specialist - 2-year grant funded

Boston Children's Hospital
$62,213.00-$99,528.00 Annual
dental insurance, 403(b)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Nov 05, 2025
Who We Are At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. About Workforce Development & Training The Workforce Development & Training department is part of Human Resources and is focused on creating and advancing career pathways for community members, youth, and incumbent workers. We believe in building equitable access to healthcare careers and supporting individuals in achieving long-term success. The Opportunity This is a grant-funded position secured for a two-year period. The Sr. Workforce Development Specialist will play a key role in supporting programming that advances career pathways for diverse populations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about workforce equity, coaching, and program coordination. This is a hybrid position that requires flexibility for both in-office and field visits. Our office is located at the Landmark Center in Boston, with field visits occurring both on and off campus. What You'll Do As a Sr. Workforce Development Specialist, you will: Recruit program participants: Follow established processes to recruit and onboard participants into workforce development programs Facilitate onboarding & orientation: Provide 1:1 and group support to ensure timely onboarding and deliver engaging program orientations Coach and support trainees: Build strong relationships with trainees, offering regular coaching to promote development, retention, successful program completion, and post-program placement Engage supervisors and managers: Conduct regular check-ins with trainees' supervisors to monitor progress and provide additional support as needed Partner communication: Maintain communication with community, educational, and internal partners, providing updates and closed-loop feedback on trainee progress. Collaborate with employer partner organizations that host trainees as part of our programming. Track program data: Ensure accurate and timely data collection and entry into assigned databases to support program evaluation and reporting. Roll your sleeves up: Take on additional assignments/projects, as needed Who You Are Passionate about workforce development and committed to equity in healthcare career access Collaborative and team-oriented, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives Skilled in program coordination, logistics, and managing timelines across multiple programs Experienced in recruiting and engaging diverse audiences; familiarity with BrassRing ATS is a plus A strong coach and mentor who supports performance, development, and retention An effective communicator with clear, audience-tailored written and verbal skills What You'll Gain The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' career journeys and the healthcare workforce Experience working in a nationally ranked pediatric institution with a strong commitment to equity and community engagement A collaborative team environment that values innovation, compassion, and continuous learning The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.