Job Developer & Employer Partnerships Specialist

Forward Service Corporation; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Forward Service Corporation (FSC) is seeking a Job Developer to build employer partnerships and connect job-ready participants with meaningful, unsubsidized employment. You will use labor market knowledge and placement strategies to help participants move from career goals to outcomes.

The role emphasizes employer outreach, collaboration with case managers, and managing Work Experience opportunities while maintaining accurate documentation and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with two years of related experience in job development, workforce development, sales, business development, case management, or related field.
• Knowledge of workforce development, employment services, recruiting, staffing, sales, business development, or HR and labor market trends.
• Strong coaching, networking, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to build effective relationships with participants, employers, and community partners.
• Ability to analyze participant strengths, develop individualized employment solutions, manage multiple priorities, and maintain quality documentation.
• Active driver’s license and insurability, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, database systems, and virtual meeting platforms; 30 words per minute with 95% accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strategic employer relationships to identify employment and Work Experience opportunities
• Matching qualified participants with employment opportunities aligned with their career goals, skills, and experience, and coordinating interviews and hiring activities
• Collaborating with Case Managers and Skill Instructors to develop individualized employment placement strategies and support successful transitions into employment
• Conducting employer outreach, networking, job fairs, and business engagement activities while providing labor market guidance on hiring trends, wages, high-demand occupations, and employer expectations
• Developing and monitoring quality Work Experience opportunities, tracking participant progress, and maintaining timely, accurate documentation to support successful employment outcomes

Skills

Coaching

Networking

Communication

Presentation

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Database systems

Video conferencing

Job description

Forward Service Corporation (FSC) is seeking a Job Developer to build employer partnerships and connect job-ready participants with meaningful, unsubsidized employment. You will use labor market knowledge and placement strategies to help participants move from career goals to outcomes.

The role emphasizes employer outreach, collaboration with case managers, and managing Work Experience opportunities while maintaining accurate documentation and performance metrics.