Workforce Solutions & Employer Partnerships Specialist

Equus; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Lincoln seeks a Business Services Representative. You will collaborate with employers, education partners, and community organizations to create high-demand career pathways and place candidates into qualifying roles.

The role involves researching local labor trends, maintaining employer relationships, and coordinating job openings, fairs, and work-based learning opportunities. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years work experience in related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local labor market and workforce needs.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Develops career pathways with employers, education partners and community leaders.
• Searches for suitable openings by matching client qualifications to requirements.
• Creates employment opportunities aligned to regional high-wage, high-demand occupations.
• Establishes and maintains active contact with employers.
• Keeps knowledge of local labor market, trends and career pathways.
• Builds rapport with area businesses and maintains ongoing relationships.
• Identifies openings and work-based learning opportunities with industry training.
• Assists recruiters in screening and hiring qualified applicants.
• Maintains current listing of local job opportunities.
• Keeps staff informed of workforce needs and opportunities.
• Works with case management to facilitate placements.
• Engages community and business leaders to raise awareness of services.
• Maintains follow-up with employers to ensure satisfaction.
• Arranges job fairs and events; flexible with hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Lincoln seeks a Business Services Representative. You will collaborate with employers, education partners, and community organizations to create high-demand career pathways and place candidates into qualifying roles.

The role involves researching local labor trends, maintaining employer relationships, and coordinating job openings, fairs, and work-based learning opportunities. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.