Career Development & Job Placement Lead (Alumni Support)

MW_CSD; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood is seeking a Job Developer to support Building Paths graduates with job development, placement, and alumni follow-up in the DC/MD region.

You will build relationships with employers, provide resume and interview coaching, coordinate job fairs, and maintain accurate program data in the ETO system while guiding participants to employment goals.

Minimum 3 years in workforce development and strong MS Office skills are expected; bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational/technical training preferred; high school diploma with 2–3 years' relevant experience acceptable.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in workforce development, human services, employment services, or related field.
• Strong Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint; ability to manage data in the ETO system and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to the business community to identify employment opportunities and advocate for candidate interviews.
• Provide job development and placement support, including resume development, interview prep, mock interviews, and onboarding coordination.
• Organize and coordinate job fairs at Melwood campuses and external events; maintain employer relationships.
• Identify alumni seeking job development services and provide ongoing follow-up to support career goals.
• Assist participants with Career Development Plans and monitor progress.
• Enter and maintain participant and program data in the ETO system.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Building Paths program and relationships with participants and alumni.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Workforce Development & Innovation.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree or vocational/technical training

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ETO data management system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Melwood is seeking a Job Developer to support Building Paths graduates with job development, placement, and alumni follow-up in the DC/MD region.

You will build relationships with employers, provide resume and interview coaching, coordinate job fairs, and maintain accurate program data in the ETO system while guiding participants to employment goals.

Minimum 3 years in workforce development and strong MS Office skills are expected; bachelor's preferred.