Employer Engagement Specialist
Company: The WorkPlace
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Employer Engagement Specialist
Department: Operations
Reports To: Program Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: $48,000-$52,000
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JOB SUMMARY
As an Employer Engagement Specialist with The WorkPlace, you will
provide the vital match between job seekers and employers. You will
connect job candidates with employers to fulfill our mission of
developing a well-educated, well-trained, and self-sufficient
workforce that can confidently compete in today's changing global
marketplace. In this role, the Employer Engagement Specialist will
cultivate opportunities with local employers to meet their hiring
demands. The Employer Engagement Specialist will have a strong
understanding of the sales process and excel at generating leads,
building relationships, and closing deals. The ideal candidate will
be a quick learner who has strong negotiating skills and an ability
to showcase candidates in a compelling way. Often tasked with
giving presentations and attending networking events and trade
shows, the Employer Engagement Specialist must be both personable
and professional. The Employer Engagement Specialist will conduct
sales meetings with prospective clients, write proposals, gain
approvals, and present those proposals to prospective clients,
including C-level executives, business owners, and other
decision-makers in midsize businesses in the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for own work and not required to direct or supervise
other personnel but may occasionally instruct or show another
employee how to perform the work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Self-starter with strong organizational and 'people skills' to
connect candidates with employment opportunities. Strong ability to
understand employer needs and to present quality talent
professionally and successfully. Ability to pivot from strategic
thinking/planning to actionable tasks and solutions in a
fast-paced, outcome-driven environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college. 3-5 years
of professional work experience in talent sourcing/workforce
development programming. HR or sales experience is highly
desirable.
Strong computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook)
and experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Experience and familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, and other online
tools to connect employers with our candidates.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
About Us: The WorkPlace is an organization of ideas, actions,
resources, and initiatives - all designed to strengthen the
workforce. 'Think it forward' is our corporate culture. Every
discipline within our organization is encouraged to innovate and
activate as we put ideas into motion for the greater good of the
economy and society as a whole. As a not-for-profit organization
with state-wide and national workforce development programming, our
goals are to ensure that the workforce can acquire the necessary
skills to move along a career path and ensure businesses have the
talent they need to grow.
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Keywords: The WorkPlace, Brentwood , Employer Engagement Specialist, Other , Bridgeport, New York
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