Job Development & Partnerships Specialist

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Job Development Coordinator to expand employment opportunities for program participants. You will build relationships with employers, government agencies, and education partners to identify entry-level placement opportunities and coordinate training connections.

This role focuses on developing individualized placement plans, running workshops, and tracking outcomes, with travel locally to support community outreach and

Qualifications

• Experience in employment staffing environments.
• Experience in sales, marketing, employment counseling, or job development.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other widely utilized software applications.
• Experience navigating Georgia workforce development and social service systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Strategically target industry sectors and employment partners to obtain job and internship opportunities for clients using networking and data research.
• Create partnerships with employers to utilize GoodwillSR as a staffing mechanism.
• Prepare and communicate job specifications and carefully match potential participants.
• Meet with program staff regularly to ensure appropriate information sharing, coordination of program activities, and service delivery.
• Meet with each program participant upon enrollment to establish an individualized job placement plan with long-term goals and placement strategy.
• Run weekly group workshops with participants.
• Work with clients to target resumes and cover letters for specific job opportunities.
• Refer appropriate participants to potential employers for consideration of the job openings and provide consistent follow-up to employers.
• Make referrals to partnering agencies, as appropriate.
• Participate in the career center's job fairs and on- and off-site recruitment events.
• Track employment placement outcomes and retention for program participants.

Education

Bachelor's degree or better

Job description

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Job Development Coordinator to expand employment opportunities for program participants. You will build relationships with employers, government agencies, and education partners to identify entry-level placement opportunities and coordinate training connections.

This role focuses on developing individualized placement plans, running workshops, and tracking outcomes, with travel locally to support community outreach and