Employer Engagement & Job Development Specialist (Hybrid)

Biogensys; Morris Plains (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on site

Possible remote day

Job summary

Biogensys is hiring a Project Assistant in Morris Plains, NJ to support the Digital Literacy Training Program by connecting WFNJ participants to entry-level employment. The role focuses on building employer relationships, developing job opportunities, and guiding participants from training to placement.

You will work with the program team and ETS case management to bridge skills to opportunities and support retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in sales or employer relationships preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM or case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with employers in Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties.
• Develop job leads, on-the-job training, and hiring opportunities aligned to participant skills.
• Serve as liaison to employer partners and match participants to openings.
• Promote the program and represent the organization in the business community.
• Coordinate hiring events and site visits, in partnership with the One-Stop system.
• Support setup of OJT, apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship opportunities.
• Track employer contacts, job leads, and placements in tracking systems.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Sales / Business development

CRM / data tracking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM

Job description

Biogensys is hiring a Project Assistant in Morris Plains, NJ to support the Digital Literacy Training Program by connecting WFNJ participants to entry-level employment. The role focuses on building employer relationships, developing job opportunities, and guiding participants from training to placement.

You will work with the program team and ETS case management to bridge skills to opportunities and support retention.