The following is shared from Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council:
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) is looking for passionate individuals in the Klamath Falls Area for both Youth and Adult program workforce development positions.
Youth Employment Counselor, Internship Specialist
COIC is searching for an individual who enjoys both mentoring and empowering at risk youth but also networking and developing relationships with local employers.
What you would be doing:
- Outreach – Work with an existing network of employers in addition to reaching out to local employers to secure internship opportunities for youth interested in exploring career pathways and developing employable skills.
- Mentor – coach and motivate underserved and underrepresented youth that may not otherwise have career pathways open to them. Guide and coach these individuals on how to explore and develop career opportunities to bring about both personal and financial stability in their lives.
The impact you will have on the Community:
- Strengthen and positively grow the local workforce and economy.
- Promote the value, contributions, and self-worth of local underserved and underrepresented youth.
Employment Counselor
Join COIC’s Klamath Falls team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking employment, education, training, and greater economic stability. As an Employment Counselor, you will work one-on-one with job seekers to assess their goals, identify barriers to employment, explore career pathways, and connect them with workforce, educational, training, and community resources. This role combines career coaching, case management, workshop facilitation, outreach, employer engagement, and partnership development, providing opportunities to create lasting impact for individuals and the broader community.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate professional who thrives in an environment that offers a high degree of autonomy and variety. Successful candidates are organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing customer service, documentation, community engagement, and independent decision-making. This position requires someone who can effectively manage competing priorities, build strong relationships with employers and community partners, and serve as a trusted guide for individuals working toward employment, skill development, and self-sufficiency. If you are passionate about helping people succeed and enjoy meaningful, mission-driven work, we encourage you to apply.
Apply here to join an outstanding team of employees serving the citizens of Central Oregon.
COIC is part of WorkSource Oregon, a network of partnerships and sites throughout Oregon committed to integration, collaboration and focusing on results that matter to workforce customers. Any job-seeking individual is eligible for most services offered through WorkSource. COIC’s Education and Training Program emphasizes employment and education necessary for retraining those who are unemployed or underemployed.