Employer Partnerships Manager - Construction Trades

Project JumpStart, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Project JumpStart, Inc. in Baltimore seeks a Manager of Employment Services to lead employer engagement and build a robust pipeline connecting graduates to construction-related careers. This role partners closely with the Career Readiness Coordinator to align employer opportunities with candidate skills.

The position requires 3–5 years in workforce development, strong relationship-building, and supervisory experience. It offers a full-time, exempt schedule with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in workforce development, employer/business development, job placement, recruitment, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with employers and diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with placement tracking and performance reporting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to economic justice and equitable career access for marginalized communities.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with construction contractors, trade associations, union representatives, and industry partners.
• Identify and develop new job, apprenticeship, and pipeline opportunities across the trades and related sectors.
• Invite and host employers at PJSI events.
• Meet with employers to understand hiring needs.
• Research and reach out to prospective employers to introduce PJSI and our talent pipeline.
• Serve as the primary liaison between PJSI and employers to address workplace issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Tools

CRM systems

Case management software

Job description

Project JumpStart, Inc. in Baltimore seeks a Manager of Employment Services to lead employer engagement and build a robust pipeline connecting graduates to construction-related careers. This role partners closely with the Career Readiness Coordinator to align employer opportunities with candidate skills.

The position requires 3–5 years in workforce development, strong relationship-building, and supervisory experience. It offers a full-time, exempt schedule with competitive benefits.