Job Developer

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is seeking a Job Developer in New York to build partnerships with employers in technology, construction, and health care sectors. You will prepare program participants for interviews with resume and cover letter development, and coaching on interviewing skills, while expanding the employer network to place graduates into open roles.

The role requires at least 3 years in job or workforce development, a high school diploma (BA preferred), and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in job development, workforce development, business development, marketing, or recruiting.
• High School Diploma required, BA preferred.
• Ability to engage with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of New York City labor market trends and employer-based tax incentives.

Responsibilities

• Engage in biweekly employment services meetings with youth employment staff to share job orders and discuss readiness.
• Conduct comprehensive intakes and assessments of participants.
• Prepare participants for job searches, including resume and cover letter development and interview readiness.
• Weekly data entry (case notes, intakes, employment verifications).
• Design and implement recruitment strategies, such as hiring events and on-site employer events.
• Identify and develop services not currently offered.

Skills

Employer partnerships

Resume writing

Interview coaching

Data management

Stakeholder management

Diverse client engagement

Bilingual preference

Education

High School Diploma

BA preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Talent Development and Workforce Innovation, the Job Developer will develop employer partnerships with employers who will afford OBT program participants the opportunity to apply for open positions. The Job Developer is expected to enter the position with a number of these partnerships already in hand and to develop additional partnerships that speak to the interest of OBT participants and the sectors in which the organization provides credential training: technology, construction, and health care. The Job Developer will work to prepare participants for these interviews, including resume development, cover letter development, and interviewing skills.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Talent Development and Workforce Innovation, the Job Developer will develop employer partnerships with employers who will afford OBT program participants the opportunity to apply for open positions. The Job Developer is expected to enter the position with a number of these partnerships already in hand and to develop additional partnerships that speak to the interest of OBT participants and the sectors in which the organization provides credential training: technology, construction, and health care. The Job Developer will work to prepare participants for these interviews, including resume development, cover letter development, and interviewing skills.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Engage in biweekly employment services meeting and meetings with key youth employment staff from each youth employment program in order to share job orders, discussed work readiness preparation activities, provide feedback relative to job readiness, etc.
• Conduct comprehensive intakes and assessments on participants designed to evaluate employment history, education, skills, qualifications, support service needs and vocational interests.
• Prepare participants individually and in groups relative to job searching skills, resume writing, application completion, and interview readiness for job orders.
• Complete weekly data entry, including but not limited to case notes, new intakes, employment verifications, etc.
• Design and create recruitment strategies, such as hiring events and on-site employer events.
• Assist in identifying and developing services and programs not currently being offered.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Possess a comprehensive job bank (Tech, Retail, Hospitality, Construction, and/or Healthcare) and the ability to leverage relationships with employers to meet the employment needs of OBT's client base.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A passionate commitment to OBT's mission and vision.
• A track record tied to exceptional success in preparing individuals for entry into and persistence in both subsidized and unsubsidized employment. Preference given to those applicants with a cadre of employer partners already committed to working with them.
• Knowledge of New York City labor market trends and employer-based tax incentives.
• The ability to establish strong working relationships with team members, colleagues, participants, and external stakeholders.
• Strong skill set in data management and data tracking; demonstrated experience managing data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Spanish or French language proficiency preferred.

Education And Experience/Training

• High School Diploma required, BA preferred
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in job development, workforce development, business development, marketing, or recruiting

Salary

Salary: $60,000–$65,000