Youth Workforce Partnerships Lead

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation; Millersville (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation in Millersville is seeking an AASCE Business Engagement Specialist to connect local businesses with career exploration opportunities for middle and high school students across Anne Arundel County. This role supports the Student Career Excellence Team by coordinating participation in school events, career fairs, and industry days.

The Specialist will build partnerships with chambers and industry associations, manage communications and events, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, workforce development, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in business development required.
• Experience working with schools, youth programming, non‑profits, or workforce development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to local and regional businesses to participate in career exploration events.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with businesses, industry groups, and community organizations to support student career programming.
• Coordinate the business side of career exploration events, ensuring businesses are well‑informed, prepared, and supported.
• Maintain accurate data on business participation, student impact, and event outcomes for reporting purposes.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Organization

Event coordination

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation in Millersville is seeking an AASCE Business Engagement Specialist to connect local businesses with career exploration opportunities for middle and high school students across Anne Arundel County. This role supports the Student Career Excellence Team by coordinating participation in school events, career fairs, and industry days.

The Specialist will build partnerships with chambers and industry associations, manage communications and events, and