Pathways to Work Partnerships Manager

United-Way-of-Metropolitan-Dallas-In; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Dallas is seeking an Employer Partnership Manager to develop and strengthen employer partnerships for the Pathways to Work initiative, focusing on hiring, upskilling, and retention outcomes that deliver value to participating employers.

The role builds relationships with employers in high-demand industries, connects them with a skilled talent pool, and advances living wage job placements for young adults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or communications.
• 3-5 years in business development, account management, business-to-business sales or strategic partnerships.
• Experience in human resources, staffing/recruitment, and/or workforce development preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Good negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Knowledge of CRM software and tracking tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and execute key performance indicators.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and manage strategic partnerships with employers to identify hiring challenges and opportunities.
• Review and analyze labor market information to build and track a robust pipeline of prospective employer partners.
• Lead engagement with current and prospective employer partners, including presenting the Pathways to Work value proposition, negotiating agreements and securing commitments.
• Ensure ongoing value with committed employer partners by driving engagement, satisfaction, retention and growth.
• Track and communicate hiring metrics, placement rates, KPIs and overall program success; maintain performance dashboards and develop service scorecards for employer partners.
• Lead, coordinate and/or participate in employer partnerships networks, career fairs, information sessions and networking events.
• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of direct-hire partnerships such as Manufacturing DFW and Connect to Work NTX.
• Understand and support employer goals, challenges and needs to recommend solutions that align with their hiring objectives.
• Manage projects to ensure high service levels, consistence performance and timely completion of deliverables.
• Create and share targeted, aligned messaging and customized pitch decks across target audiences.
• Collect and share employer testimonials and endorsements written, video and social formats to highlight program impact and encourage participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or communications

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Way of Dallas is seeking an Employer Partnership Manager to develop and strengthen employer partnerships for the Pathways to Work initiative, focusing on hiring, upskilling, and retention outcomes that deliver value to participating employers.

The role builds relationships with employers in high-demand industries, connects them with a skilled talent pool, and advances living wage job placements for young adults.