Career Placement & Workforce Growth Specialist

Groundworks New Mexico; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico offers educational services to help enrollees aged 18-24 gain literacy and numeracy, earn credentials, and prepare for post-secondary career and education placements in a competitive job market. In collaboration with local employers, you will identify workforce needs, locate suitable candidates, and support job seekers with resumes, interview prep, and job-search assistance.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach to place clients in open vacancies, with requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 3 years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two years of experience in workforce development or comparable services preferred.
• Must obtain an active Driver’s License and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Bilingual and cross-cultural competence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with companies to understand their workforce needs and assist in locating appropriate people.
• Provide support and assistance to those seeking employment, encompassing activities such as constructing resumes, preparing for interviews, and aiding with job searches.
• Aggressively seek open employment vacancies in alignment with their client’s skill and needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual capability

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience/education equivalence

Job description

Groundworks New Mexico offers educational services to help enrollees aged 18-24 gain literacy and numeracy, earn credentials, and prepare for post-secondary career and education placements in a competitive job market. In collaboration with local employers, you will identify workforce needs, locate suitable candidates, and support job seekers with resumes, interview prep, and job-search assistance.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach to place clients in open vacancies, with requirements