Employer Partnerships & Talent Pipeline Coordinator

St. Mary's Food Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee referral program

Tuition assistance

Medical and insurance coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank is seeking a Skills Center Workforce Partnership Coordinator in Arizona to build relationships with employers, community organizations, and workforce partners. You will identify hiring needs, coordinate recruitment events, and support job placements for graduates of training programs.

You will work with Job Coaches and instructors to create opportunity pipelines, tailor resumes, and help graduates succeed in employment while representing SMFBA in public settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of related experience.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License.
• Strong ability to engage with at‑risk individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to identify trends and adjust outreach strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers and businesses that have hiring needs aligned with the organization’s training programs.
• Identify and cultivate new employment partners interested in hiring program graduates.
• Meet with employers to understand their workforce needs, job requirements, hiring processes, and employment opportunities.
• Develop a pipeline of employers and job opportunities for graduates across relevant industries.
• Coordinate employer presentations, recruitment events, hiring fairs, interviews, and job-shadowing opportunities, mock-interviews for program participants.
• Assist with building resumes for students that align with employer needs
• Work closely with Job Coaches, Career Coaches, instructors, and program staff to identify graduates who are ready for employment.
• Match qualified graduates with appropriate employment opportunities based on their skills, training, interests, and career goals.
• Follow up with employers after placement to support retention and address concerns or barriers when appropriate.
• Research local labor-market trends, in-demand occupations, wages, and employer hiring needs to identify new partnership opportunities.
• Participate in community workforce development meetings, employer networking events, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and other professional events.
• Share employer feedback with program leadership and instructional staff to help strengthen training programs.
• Ensure employer and placement documentation is accurate, timely, and maintained according to organizational policies and program requirements.
• Speaks on behalf of SMFBA in public settings.

Skills

Sales & Outreach

Communication skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Driver’s license

Job description

St. Mary’s Food Bank is seeking a Skills Center Workforce Partnership Coordinator in Arizona to build relationships with employers, community organizations, and workforce partners. You will identify hiring needs, coordinate recruitment events, and support job placements for graduates of training programs.

You will work with Job Coaches and instructors to create opportunity pipelines, tailor resumes, and help graduates succeed in employment while representing SMFBA in public settings.