Veteran Talent Connector & Career Coach

USVETS Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

USVETS Phoenix is seeking an experienced Veteran Talent Specialist to connect veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. You will recruit, develop employer relations, coach veterans, and manage pipelines using CRM tools to track progress and outcomes.

You will build partnerships with employers, universities, veteran organizations, and community partners while guiding veterans through resume development, interview prep, and job placement to secure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Social Services, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience in recruiting, job development, career coaching, or professional development may substitute for the degree.
• Experience sourcing candidates and engaging hiring managers or business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with recruiters, HR leaders, hiring managers, and military talent program representatives.
• Develop a pipeline of employment opportunities through outreach, calls, networking, research, and partnerships.
• Identify military-friendly employers and create warm referral networks across industries and markets.
• Coordinate employer networking events, recruiting events, workshops, and job fairs.
• Represent USVETS Career Network with employers, universities, veteran organizations, and community partners.
• Meet regularly with veterans to understand career goals and Employment Development Plans.
• Help veterans translate military experience into marketable skills and identify opportunities.
• Provide guidance on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, personal value propositions, and job search strategies.
• Conduct interview preparation, mock interviews, and professional development coaching.
• Connect veterans with employment opportunities and follow up through placement.
• Maintain accurate client, employer, job opportunity, and placement records in CRM.
• Use Agile CRM, job boards, and other technology to manage talent pipelines and promote jobs and training.
• Track employment outcomes and meet program performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the program team to address barriers to employment and improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Relationship building

Presentation

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

MS Office

CRM/ATS

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Agile CRM

Salesforce

CRM systems

ATS

Job description

USVETS Phoenix is seeking an experienced Veteran Talent Specialist to connect veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. You will recruit, develop employer relations, coach veterans, and manage pipelines using CRM tools to track progress and outcomes.

You will build partnerships with employers, universities, veteran organizations, and community partners while guiding veterans through resume development, interview prep, and job placement to secure successful outcomes.