Community Partnerships & Workforce Engagement Lead

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits including heath

retirement plans

Generous paid time off (PTO) andholid​

Associate shopping discount

Career advancement opportunities

Free training and development programs

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is seeking a Business & Community Engagement Specialist in Brunswick, GA. This full-time role leads a team and builds partnerships with employers and community organizations to expand job placement and workforce solutions.

You’ll supervise a team of Engagement Specialists, plan hiring events, manage a department budget with the Chief Mission Officer, and track outcomes to meet program goals while delivering mission-aligned programming to our communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in workforce development, community engagement, or a similar role (Goodwill experience considered).
• At least two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience developing business and community relationships or working in case management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and data presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data management tools.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report on data to support performance outcomes and funding compliance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor with all audiences.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, own insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of Business & Community Engagement Specialists across assigned regions.
• Build relationships with employers, industry leaders, and community organizations to develop workforce solutions.
• Lead the planning and execution of hiring events, job readiness programs, and resource fairs.
• Develop and manage department budget in collaboration with the Chief Mission Officer.
• Ensure accurate and timely tracking of business engagement metrics, job placements, and community outreach efforts.
• Use labor market intelligence and employer feedback to drive continuous program improvements.
• Coordinate closely with Opportunity Center staff to align services and support holistic employment outcomes.
• Facilitate job readiness training and help connect clients to credentialing or post-secondary opportunities.
• Train staff on effective engagement strategies, data tracking, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Represent Goodwill at business roundtables, workforce coalitions, and community events.
• Assist with workforce development grant initiatives and performance outcome reporting.
• Drive the team’s performance to meet or exceed monthly KPIs for individuals served, trained, and placed.
• Prepare and present program data and outcomes to internal stakeholders and community partners.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Public speaking

Data presentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is seeking a Business & Community Engagement Specialist in Brunswick, GA. This full-time role leads a team and builds partnerships with employers and community organizations to expand job placement and workforce solutions.

You’ll supervise a team of Engagement Specialists, plan hiring events, manage a department budget with the Chief Mission Officer, and track outcomes to meet program goals while delivering mission-aligned programming to our communities.