Skills Center - Workforce Partnership Coordinator

St. Mary’s Food Bank; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

No-cost employee-only medical plan

Vision and Dental coverage

Wellness Programs

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix seeks a Skills Center Workforce Partnership Coordinator to build and sustain employer partnerships that connect graduates with job opportunities.

You will coordinate outreach, recruitment events, and interview logistics while supporting placement success and ongoing relationships with employers. The role requires a strong outreach background, excellent communication, and the ability to operate across education staff, instructors, and community partners to place

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years of experience in a related position.
• Strong sales/outreach background.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify trends and adjust strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and businesses with hiring needs.
• Identify and cultivate new employer partners for program graduates.
• Meet with employers to understand workforce needs and job opportunities.
• Build a pipeline of employment opportunities for graduates across industries.
• Coordinate employer events, interviews, and job-shadowing opportunities.
• Assist with building resumes aligned to employer needs.

Skills

Sales outreach

Communication skills

Organization and time management

Public speaking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree / related experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Put your talent to work for a great cause: helping the hungry.

At St. Mary’s Food Bank , we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a team on a mission: Bridging the gap for Arizona communities with nourishment for today and hope for tomorrow.

Every day, thousands of Arizonans c ount on us for much needed food — and every team member plays a role in making that happen. Whether you’re in a warehouse, an office, or out in the community, the work you do here directly helps someone in need.

If you’re ready to put your passion to work and be part of a team that cares deeply about the community, we have opportunities waiting for you.

Let’s make a difference together.

What we have to offer:

Health

• An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
• Four low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) generously funded by the employer
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

Time Off

• 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
• 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
• Parties & Events
• Wellness Program
• Employee Engagement Committee
• Employee Assistance Program

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

The Skills Center Workforce Partnership Coordinator at St. Mary's Food Bank develops and maintains relationships with employers, community organizations, and workforce partners to create employment opportunities for graduates of the organization’s trade and workforce training programs. This position serves as a bridge between program graduates and local employers by identifying hiring needs, developing partnerships, coordinating recruitment opportunities, and supporting successful employment placements.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers and businesses that have hiring needs aligned with the organization’s training programs.
• Identify and cultivate new employment partners interested in hiring program graduates.
• Meet with employers to understand their workforce needs, job requirements, hiring processes, and employment opportunities.
• Develop a pipeline of employers and job opportunities for graduates across relevant industries.
• Coordinate employer presentations, recruitment events, hiring fairs, interviews, and job-shadowing opportunities, mock-interviews for program participants.
• Assist with building resumes for students that align with employer needs
• Work closely with Job Coaches, Career Coaches, instructors, and program staff to identify graduates who are ready for employment.
• Match qualified graduates with appropriate employment opportunities based on their skills, training, interests, and career goals.
• Follow up with employers after placement to support retention and address concerns or barriers when appropriate.
• Research local labor-market trends, in-demand occupations, wages, and employer hiring needs to identify new partnership opportunities.
• Participate in community workforce development meetings, employer networking events, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and other professional events.
• Share employer feedback with program leadership and instructional staff to help strengthen training programs.
• Ensure employer and placement documentation is accurate, timely, and maintained according to organizational policies and program requirements.
• Speaks on behalf of SMFBA in public settings.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all internal/external customers of St. Mary’s Food Bank with an excellent service experience.

Scope and Complexity

May interact with all levels of leadership, employees, agency representatives, community neighbors, volunteers, external vendors, and clients.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Require off-site travel

Education, Skills/Qualifications/Abilities:

• Strong sales/outreach background
• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years of experience in a related position
• Valid AZ Driver’s License
• High desire, motivation and comfort level helping at‑risk individuals of diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds facing significant personal barriers to achieve greater self‑sufficiency in their life through job training and placement. Includes working with individuals incarcerated pre‑release.
• Ability to identify trends and adjust strategies
• Ability to foster and build positive relationships with others in all situations
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity
• Able to shift gears comfortably
• Can assess and act without having the total picture
• Well‑spoken in person and on the phone
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proven ability to handle adversity in a calm, professional, and confident manner
• Ability to be compassionate and non‑judgmental
• Able to communicate with a wide range of individuals at varying levels of responsibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to speak persuasively to a variety of audiences including funders, agency partners, staff, students, Senior Staff, and Board Members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Application of pertinent employment laws, rules and regulations as applicable to students
• General knowledge foodservice/warehousing

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • Base Salary: $50,000, annually
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Medical and Insurance Coverage
  • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
  • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
  • Vision and Dental coverage
  • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
• Time Off
  • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
  • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
  • 9 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.