Advanced Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist (Contract)

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Trinidad, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 239,000 - 286,000; Part time

Job summary

Emergent Campus in Southern Colorado seeks a Business Recruitment contractor to support advanced manufacturing recruitment, business analysis, organizational operations, educational and workforce partnerships, and executive leadership.

A primary focus of this position will be business recruitment for the advanced manufacturing sector, including identifying and engaging businesses that may be candidates for expansion, relocation, partnership, or investment within Southern Colorado.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis or operations management.
• Experience in business development, business recruitment, relationship management, economic development, or related area preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and build positive relationships with businesses, partners, stakeholders, and organizational leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Southern Colorado's business, workforce, education, or economic development ecosystem is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research advanced manufacturing companies for relocation, expansion, investment, or partnership.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of recruitment opportunities.
• Coordinate introductions between prospects and economic development, education, workforce, government, and community partners.
• Assist in process improvement and strategic development.
• Maintain detailed business process models and documentation in AirTable.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations related to business development and organizational operations.
• Coordinate and manage operational activities, including meetings, events, and projects.

Skills

Business development

Business recruitment

Relationship management

Economic development

Advanced manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

AirTable

Independent work

Team collaboration

Local knowledge of Southern Colorado

Tools

AirTable

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Emergent Campus in Southern Colorado seeks a Business Recruitment contractor to support advanced manufacturing recruitment, business analysis, organizational operations, educational and workforce partnerships, and executive leadership.

A primary focus of this position will be business recruitment for the advanced manufacturing sector, including identifying and engaging businesses that may be candidates for expansion, relocation, partnership, or investment within Southern Colorado.