Strategic Partnerships Specialist: Build Community

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Store discount

Retirement package

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland seeks a Strategic Partnership Specialist to join Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. You will build connections with area businesses, community groups, and agencies to uncover mutually beneficial partnerships and advance our mission to help people reach their full potential through education, training, and the power of work.

You will represent Goodwill through presentations, support recruitment of participants, and use labor market data to shape regional employment strategies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year experience in direct sales, business management, or a rehabilitation field required.
• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams/Zoom required.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Network with area businesses to develop and maintain partnerships.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations, assisting with recruitment and support services for participants.
• Utilize labor market data to develop and implement regional employment strategy.
• Identify business needs and propose Goodwill solutions for employment needs.
• Track employer and community organization MOUs and contacts.
• Represent Goodwill in the community through presentations to organizations and groups.
• Coordinate contacts with other Goodwill locations and Career Services teams to enhance job placement.

Skills

Direct sales

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Goodwill of the Heartland seeks a Strategic Partnership Specialist to join Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. You will build connections with area businesses, community groups, and agencies to uncover mutually beneficial partnerships and advance our mission to help people reach their full potential through education, training, and the power of work.

You will represent Goodwill through presentations, support recruitment of participants, and use labor market data to shape regional employment strategies,