Employer Engagement Liaison--CTE
Menlo Park, CA
Full Time
Program Management
Experienced
JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer Engagement Liaison--CTE
About JobTrain
JobTrain is a nonprofit organization on the move. We are delivering best in class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.”
Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we now serve those in need of job training or other services that will advance their economic mobility at one of our Bay Area career or training centers. We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.
We are growing, and we need your help!
About the Department and Role
The Employer Engagement Liaison is a newly created position the Career Training & Education (CTE) department at JobTrain with access to a wealth of institutional knowledge through our sector-based career training program staff and will have the unique opportunity to develop a new Employer Engagement Framework and Best Practices to reflect today’s rapidly changing workforce and employer needs. This position provides strategy, employer engagement and support to all of JobTrain’s sector-based career training programs across all Bay Area locations. This position reports to the Manager of Career Development. A hybrid position based in Menlo Park, CA.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement an impactful sector-based Employer Engagement Strategy for all JobTrain career training programs based on a deep understanding of JobTrain and relevant labor markets
- In collaboration with leadership and Career Training and Education (CTE) staff, lead the development and implementation of a contemporary employer engagement approach and strategy for all JobTrain locations across the Bay Area.
- Develop an impactful Employer Engagement strategy and “sales pitch” based on an understanding of JobTrain’s deep and rich history in the Bay Area, highlighting the many unique aspects that make our programs and services a great value to the community and to employers.
- Establish and maintain an in-depth knowledge of local labor markets; specifically understanding challenges and issues affecting hiring trends for identified sectors. Today, these include Construction Trades, Information Technology, Health and Culinary Arts.
- Effectively seek out strategic, sector-based employers who are willing to provide work experience, placements and employment opportunities to our students and clients at a range of seniorities, from entry level to mid-level positions.
- Develop professional, long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with employers aimed at optimizing opportunities for JobTrain students and clients including job placement, internships, work shadowing, and mentoring.
- Establish an Employer Advisory Committee (EAC) framework, metrics, and goals
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion with a wide range of employers, both aimed at onboarding employers with open and transparent hiring practices but also to educate employers on how to remove barriers to employment
- Refine and formalize the process for New Employer Orientation and Employer Relationship Management
- Communicate and collaborate regularly with CTE sector-based staff (instructors and career development specialists) and Manager of Career Development, ensuring all Employer Engagement is consistent and team members are accountable for the driving the workflow successfully across JobTrain
- Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) established to measure success of Employer Engagement Program, specifically job placements and retention reports
- Build a system of record for Employer Engagement, including processes for internal referrals from staff
- Travel to different sites as needed, within Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties, including some evenings and weekends
We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also aligned with our values of teamwork, community and leadership and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below.
Experience
- In depth experience with results-focused Employer Engagement
- Minium of 2 years of Employer Engagement / Business Development, or a combination of both.
- Proven success in learning or working within a multitude of industrial sectors (e.g., Construction, Retail, IT, Transportation/Warehousing, Healthcare, etc.)
- Ability to build long term relationships with functional line managers and HR leaders
- Strong reporting capabilities, with the ability to dive into data management and business intelligence tools as needed
- Self-starter and relatively self-managed; able to take initiative to learn and ask for help when needed
- Existing network of potential local employers is a plus. At minimum, candidate will have creative ideas and potential action plan for how to best generate the partnerships necessary, keeping in mind the types of opportunities the population is seeking (meeting clients where they are).
- Demonstrated maturity and cultural competency for working with diverse populations; comfortable networking and building relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills required both verbal and written
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
- Must provide proof of COVID vaccination (per applicable law)
- Experience building an Employer Engagement Program from the ground up
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other comprehensive database tool, as well as labor market index tools (LMI)
- Some sales or business development experience preferred
- Must be able to travel to different sites as needed, within Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties, including evenings and weekends
JobTrain requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.
Compensation and Benefits
JobTrain offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, paid time off, retirement program employer match, long-term disability and life insurance.
This position is targeted to pay between $71,000 - $83,000 per year.
Additional Information
We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.
At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.
JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.
Also, please note:
- Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
- Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
- JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.
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