Career Pathways & Employer Relations Specialist

Equus Workforce Solutions; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a results-oriented professional to collaborate with employers, education partners, and community organizations to promote career pathways in high-demand industries. You will help identify job openings, align candidate qualifications, and develop employment opportunities for sustainable careers.

The role emphasizes building relationships with local businesses, understanding labor market trends, and supporting job seekers through placement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years work experience in business to business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills. Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
• Friendly, professional demeanor
• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with employers, education partners, and community organizations to develop and promote career pathways that support workforce needs in high-demand, high-wage industries.
• Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
• Develops a wide variety of employment and career pathway opportunities for candidates, with emphasis on high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill occupations aligned to regional workforce needs.
• Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact employers
• Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market, industry trends, career pathways, and high-wage/high-demand occupations to support informed job placement and workforce development strategies.
• Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains on-going relationships with businesses
• Works with businesses to identify job openings, work-based learning opportunities, industry-recognized training initiatives, and career pathway opportunities leading to sustainable employment in high-demand sectors.
• Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants while promoting workforce solutions that support talent development and career advancement opportunities.
• Maintains a current listing of local job opportunities
• Keeps project staff apprised of local business workforce needs, industry trends, career pathway opportunities, and employment opportunities within high-wage/high-demand occupations.
• Works with case management staff to facilitate job placements
• Enlists cooperation of community, education, and business leaders to increase awareness of workforce services, career pathway initiatives, and regional talent development strategies.
• Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
• Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
• Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Labor market knowledge

Sales or staffing experience

Friendly, professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years work exp in B2B sales/marketing/customer service/staffing/recruiting

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a results-oriented professional to collaborate with employers, education partners, and community organizations to promote career pathways in high-demand industries. You will help identify job openings, align candidate qualifications, and develop employment opportunities for sustainable careers.

The role emphasizes building relationships with local businesses, understanding labor market trends, and supporting job seekers through placement and