Employer Relations & Workforce Development Specialist

Eckerd Connects; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO 19 days first year

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings match 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in the United States seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to engage with community organizations and employers, promoting the program and helping participants achieve placement and success. You will build relationships, monitor satisfaction, document activities, and assist with marketing efforts such as job fairs, while traveling up to 40% and maintaining accurate participant records.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Experience hiring, training and managing staff.
• Valid driver''s license and ability to travel up to 40%.
• Drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Attend or conduct community activities relating to employment services.
• Market the program to employers and community organizations.
• Maintain regular contact with employers to monitor satisfaction and refine requirements.
• Develop assigned subsidized placements and review policies with participants and employers.
• Develop relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies.
• Enter and maintain data on client and employer activity; track placement activities.
• Support program marketing, including recruitment sessions and job fairs.
• Understand Labor Market Information and trends in employment.

Skills

People skills

Relationship building

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Eckerd Connects in the United States seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to engage with community organizations and employers, promoting the program and helping participants achieve placement and success. You will build relationships, monitor satisfaction, document activities, and assist with marketing efforts such as job fairs, while traveling up to 40% and maintaining accurate participant records.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of relevant experience, and