Business Service Representative

Gateway Community Services; Index (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Gateway Community Action in Kentucky seeks a Business Services Representative to execute EKCEP’s model and policies, coordinating with the Business Services Director, workforce partners and local employers to recruit and retain staff.

The role involves developing employer solutions, hosting job fairs, staying current on labor market trends, attending chambers and civic meetings, and maintaining employer services documentation. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required.
• Related work experience may substitute for education at a 2:1 ratio.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions with employers to support hiring and training activities.
• Host job fairs to connect employers with potential employees.
• Consult with the Business Services Director on funded solutions.
• Stay up to date on local labor market trends.
• Attend local chambers, rotary, or other civic meetings in designated areas.
• Maintain documentation of employer services in the EKCEP Business Services Database.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveThe position of Business Services Representative will execute EKCEP’s Business Services Model and WIOA policies. This position facilitates communication between EKCEP Business Services Director, workforce partners and employers as it pertains to Business Services projects, services and activities. The BSR (Business Service Representative) works to assist employers with their needs as it pertains to recruitment of new employees and/or retention. The BSR will work with community leaders, economic development, regional business service team members and market employer services in their applicable areas.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Developing solutions with employers to support hiring and training activitiesHosting Job Fairs for employers to assist in finding potential employeesConsulting with Business Services Director when funded services such as On the Job Training, Customized Training, Incumbent Worker Training, Internships, etc. are identified as solutions to employer needsStays up to date on local labor market and trendsAttends local Chambers of Commerce, Rotary or any other civic organization meetings in their designated area(s)Maintains documentation of all employer services in the EKCEP Business Services DatabaseMaintains a current knowledge of the agency’s programs, objectives, and strategiesCommunicates with internal staff of opportunities available to job seekersAttending local, and/or state meetings as required.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilitiesWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. Required to spend numerous hours outside of the office in various settings such as outdoor areas, schools, adult education centers, unemployment offices, various businesses, etc.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Extended periods of time sitting in front of computer, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard, bending at the wrist, kneeling or reaching to retrieve and file records, some climbing, prolonged periods. Ability to drive an 11 passenger van.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. The position is 40 hours per week, Normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Some weekend work is mandatory due to events being held in the community.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of area may be expected as well as some overnight travel for training purposes.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree or previous experience in workforce development or related fieldPreferred Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or a related area, with supporting and appropriate work experience is preferred. Related work experience may be substituted for required education on a two to one ratio (two years of related work experience to one year of education.)AAP/EEO StatementGateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice depending on the policies set in place by our funding source, EKCEP, Inc.Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.