Business Engagement Coordinator

Piedmont Triad Regional Council; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) in Kernersville, NC seeks a Workforce Business Engagement Coordinator to provide consultative business services, data-driven labor market insights, and program guidance across the PTRWDB Local Area. You will engage with local employers, connect them with on‑the‑job training and incumbent worker grants, and collaborate with NCWorks centers.

The role requires strong communication, relationship building, and analytical thinking, with travel across the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business practices and data analysis.
• Strong communication, management and leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Hold consultative meetings to assess needs of individual businesses.
• Request and present labor market data for businesses.
• Attend local hiring events to network with businesses and partners.
• Collaborate with NCWorks Career Centers in the PTRWDB Local Area to serve employers and job seekers.
• Implement PTRWDB programs including OJTs and IWTGs; support special grant initiatives.

Skills

Business analytics

Communication

Leadership

Relationship management

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Description

This is the opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others across the Piedmont Triad Regional Council. As a Workforce Business Engagement Coordinator (BEC), you have the opportunity to provide consultative business services to local businesses across the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board (PTRWDB) Local Area In this position, you will help employers by providing business support, and program recommendations, and serve as a resource connection. You will work with corporations, medium to small local businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures. You will connect with local businesses to determine their specific talent concerns and work with the Workforce and Economic Development team to develop creative, data-driven solutions to address the business’ unique pain points. These solutions can include labor market data, work-based learning opportunities such as on-the-job training (OJT), and incumbent worker grants (IWTG). You will build relationships with businesses and partners across the Piedmont Triad Region in a collaborative effort to support our Local Area local region. PTRWDB’s 10 county footprint includes: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Randolph, Rockingham, , Stokes, Surry, Yadkin counties. Job posting will remain open until filled.

Job duties

• Hold consultative meetings to assess needs of individual businesses
• Request and present labor market data for businesses
• Attend local hiring events to network with businesses and partners
• Work with the NCWorks Career Centers in the PTRWDB Local Area in a collaborative effort to serve employers and job seekers
• Implement PTRWDB business-related programs including OJTs, IWTGS, and any special grant funded initiatives focused on employer services
• Some travel throughout the region will be required, you may need to travel outside the region on occasion
• Additional duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of business practices, data analysis, and some understanding of the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the local region.
• Strong communication, management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies, local and state government partners, private industry partners, and community organizations.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-directed team member.
• Ability to think critically and come up with creative solutions to obstacles.
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

If you are selected to fill the role of Workforce Business EngagmentCoordinator, you will need to present a valid North Carolina Driver's License, pass the pre-employment drug screen and background screening process. Travel throughout the 12-county region is required. Other travel may be required on occasion.

All of our PTRC staff is required to complete a six-month probationary employment period.

Salary ($54,157.89.) DOQ. Organization provides excellent benefits including NC Local Governmental Employee's Retirement System (NCLGERS) and participates

About the Organization

About the Organization At the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), we work to implement creative regional solutions to improve the lives of the community. When you visit our vibrant office conveniently located in Kernersville, the center of the Triad, you find our passionate staff members working diligently to fulfill our mission. Our office is on the southside of the Interstate 40 at the NC Highway 66 interchange. It is a 20-minute drive to downtown Greensboro, Winston Salem, or High Point. Our location is equipped with an electric charging station.
Our organization has seven core departments; Area Agency on Aging, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Community Development Services, Management Services, Regional Planning, and Workforce Development. Our staff in each department specializes in serving its niche of the Triad community.
PTRC employees are constantly looking for ways to innovate and expand our programs. We look for ways to enrich our lives in and outside of the workplace. If you are passionate about serving the public and desire to grow and expand your skillset, the PTRC could be an excellent fit for you!
The PTRC hires and retains staff that is at the top of their field. See why our employees love working at the PTRC.

Salary Range Salary $54,157.89DOQ. Organization provides excellent benefits including NC Local Governmental Employees Retirement System.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Kernersville

Open Date 9/22/2026

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