Job Placement & Partnerships Coordinator

Goodwill Industries Southern Rivers; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is seeking a Job Development Coordinator to develop and administer job placement strategies for disabled youth, adults, and other at-risk populations. The role builds relationships with local businesses and community agencies to ensure placement opportunities and retention from training programs.

The coordinator will work with employers and government agencies to understand entry-level job requirements and placement opportunities, travel locally as

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an employment staffing environment.
• Experience in sales, marketing, employment counseling, or job development.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other widely used software applications.

Responsibilities

• Strategically target industry sectors and employment partners to obtain job and internship opportunities for clients.
• Create partnerships with employers to utilize GoodwillSR as a staffing mechanism.
• Prepare and communicate job specifications and match potential participants.
• Meet with program staff to share information and coordinate activities.
• Meet with each participant to establish an individualized job placement plan with long-term goals.
• Run weekly group workshops with participants.
• Assist clients with resumes and cover letters for job opportunities.
• Refer participants to potential employers and follow up with employers.
• Refer participants to partnering agencies as appropriate.
• Participate in the career center's job fairs and recruitment events.
• Track employment placement outcomes and retention.

Skills

Employment staffing

Sales experience

Marketing

Employment counseling

Job development

Education

Bachelor's or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is seeking a Job Development Coordinator to develop and administer job placement strategies for disabled youth, adults, and other at-risk populations. The role builds relationships with local businesses and community agencies to ensure placement opportunities and retention from training programs.

The coordinator will work with employers and government agencies to understand entry-level job requirements and placement opportunities, travel locally as