Community Partnerships & Outreach Coordinator

Equus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce solutions across North America. This role focuses on building and sustaining relationships with community organizations to connect clients with job opportunities and training, while ensuring alignment with state and local guidelines.

The position emphasizes customer service, awareness of regulations, and collaboration across departments to deliver effective, demand-driven services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, human resources, liberal arts or related area and three years' experience in community relations, sales, or staffing services or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with the communities served and local needs preferred
• Experience in fast-paced, team environments that are performance driven
• Exceptional customer service and engagement skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience with publicly-funded programs; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families experience preferable
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements related to program responsibilities
• Ability to use various electronic systems to carry out duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Meet with community organizations to learn about their missions and share information about our mission and goals
• Maintain current knowledge of state and local guidelines and regulations
• Act as liaison between various departments to meet client needs
• Conduct searches for suitable job openings and trainings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
• Establish rapport with area community organizations; maintain on-going relationships
• Work with community organizations to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
• Enlist cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available services in the community
• Communicate with other departments and management to develop strategy and solutions
• Represent WeCARE services to the community, host roundtables and monthly community-based organization meetings

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Relationship building

Familiar with public programs

Education

Bachelor's degree & 3+ yrs experience

Tools

Electronic systems

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce solutions across North America. This role focuses on building and sustaining relationships with community organizations to connect clients with job opportunities and training, while ensuring alignment with state and local guidelines.

The position emphasizes customer service, awareness of regulations, and collaboration across departments to deliver effective, demand-driven services.