The Temporary Job Development Specialist works as a part of team that engages employers as partners in a spectrum of workforce readiness, job placement, and career pathway programs led by United Way Bay Area. This is a full-time, temporary, 6-month position between November 1st, 2018 – April 30, 2019, working 37.5 hours per week, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position dependent on funding and performance.
The Temporary Job Development Specialist works both in the office and off-site to attend, facilitate, or support events in the community. The Temporary Job Development Specialist position is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and organized individual to be a part of UWBA’s Equity Team. The Equity Team provides technical assistance grant funding, and program management for partners supporting people living in poverty. Together, with our partners, we provide a variety of services targeting early school aged children, youth, young adults, parents, and older adults.
- Recruit and secure 50 job opportunities for youth and young adults (employment and/or internships)
- Manage caseload of 40 or more existing employer partners to participate in workforce development activities and work-based learning opportunities.
- Establish new employer relationships with at least 5 new employers
- Recruit and procure 50 employers to participate in Annual Youth Resource Fair through tabling or interviewing
- Manage employer, event, hiring, communication, and outcome information in Salesforce
- Communicate progress regularly to the team
- Support other team goals as assigned
- At least two years' experience working in sales of services and/or customer service or experience in job development and employer engagement
- Ability to quickly learn and develop processes
- Self-directed, assertive, and a creative problem solver
- Self-starter, ability to take initiative
- Good time-management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Proficient computer skills including the use Salesforce preferred
- Ability to work as a team member within a collaborative setting across teams
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with clients, employers, co-workers, and referral sources
- Highly organized with attention to detail
Salary: $49,000.00 - 55,000.00 Temporary