Job Developer

Coalition for Responsible Community Development; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

On-demand professional development

Healthcare insurance

401k matching

Flexible Spending Account

Generous work/life balance

Job summary

A community development organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Job Developer to engage local businesses and secure career opportunities for job seekers. The ideal candidate will implement business development plans and employer engagement strategies, focusing on high-growth sectors. Responsibilities include developing employer partnerships, providing career planning support, and ensuring successful job placements, with a salary range of $55,000-$70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in job development or business services.
• Experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Engage regional businesses to create job opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive employer engagement plans.
• Secure training-to-employment agreements with local employers.

Skills

Project management

Employer engagement

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Experience with vulnerable populations

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

Job description

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SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Placement, the Job Developer will engage regional businesses and employers in high-growth sectors to create and secure career pathway opportunities for job seekers within CRCD’s ecosystem. The Job Developer will drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive business and employer development plan to identify, project and track high growth employment sectors in the Los Angeles region, identify and meet the workforce needs of key local employers in those sectors, and develop and implement high-road training and placement partnerships with local employers.

The Job Developer will implement industry-standard employer engagement strategies, such as employer and business roundtables, sector-based advisory groups, sector-based hiring fairs, and engagements, and implement innovative training to hire pipelines. The role includes developing new employer and business engagement strategies, including employer incentives and corporate engagement opportunities. The Job Developer will collaborate with CRCD’s Workforce Development Department to place job-ready participants from CRCD’s Eco-System in meaningful career opportunities with employer partners. The role requires a coordinated, client/employer-focused approach that positively impacts the jobseeker, employer, organization, and community at-large. The Job Developer will coordinate with all WDD staff and CRCD departments, as well as external partners/employers, to ensure effective services and delivery. The position supports the organization’s 5-year strategic plan and aligns with management goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, sector-based business and employer engagement plan to identify, project and track high-growth industry sectors and career pathway opportunities in the region.
• Implement strategic employer engagement efforts to meet the workforce needs of local employers in key high-growth sectors.
• Develop and secure exclusive training-to-employment and direct hire agreements with local employers.
• Develop and maintain a diverse pipeline of living-wage employment opportunities for job seekers.
• Conduct regular research and produce actionable briefs/presentations for CRCD’s Workforce Development Department on regional sectors and industry trends.
• Educate employers on on-the-job training agreements and tax-beneficial employment programs.
• Implement standard employer engagement strategies and develop new engagement initiatives, including incentives.
• Provide jobseekers with career planning, job-readiness training, placement support, and follow-up up to one year after exit.
• Track and organize job-readiness training, placements, retention, and follow-up in CalJOBS/Salesforce and internal tracking sheets.
• Implement placement strategies weekly, including direct placements, OJT, job fairs, and employer referrals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers in high-growth industries and coordinate placements to meet workforce needs.
• Maintain and organize employer files and participant data in internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, CalJOBS).
• Post job leads and recruitment events for CRCD’s ecosystem and external partners.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports on placement progress and outcomes.
• Follow the Integrated Service Delivery model and collaborate with direct service staff to ensure smooth transitions from training to employment services.
• Be flexible with work schedules to accommodate employer activities, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Co-locate at partner or CRCD locations as needed and maintain professional boundaries with all participants and staff.
• Address participant concerns professionally and escalate as needed.
• Participate in WDD planning, including the 5-Year Strategic Plan, and uphold CRCD’s mission at events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a minimum of four years of related experience without formal education
• At least 2–4 years’ experience in job development, staffing, or business services in non-profit or for-profit settings
• Experience and comfort working with vulnerable populations (e.g., re-entry, homeless, foster youth, veterans, disabled, low-income)
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet KPIs and deadlines
• Reliable, flexible team player with strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance as required by law

• Additional Requirements and Skills: Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data tracking systems; strong organizational, interpersonal, and public speaking skills; problem-solving and decision-making abilities; BS/BA in Business Administration or related field; MSc/MBA a plus

Benefits

CRCD offers a robust benefits package among the top 10% for non-profits, including:

• 14 paid holidays
• On-demand professional development
• Dental/Vision/Medical Insurance with employer contribution
• 401k eligibility with matching
• 529 Educational Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life insurance and related protections
• Identity Theft Protection and Legal Services
• Pet insurance discounts through ASPCA
• Generous work/life balance

Salary

$55,000 - $70,000 annually

All candidates are subject to a background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement: CRCD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the interview process.

Salary Description

$55,000-$70,000