Business Services Consultant (816320)

About the Role

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. As part of our team, you will deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers, and community partner sites.

Responsibilities

• Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
• Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates
• Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact with employers and local schools
• Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market
• Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains ongoing relationships with businesses
• Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
• Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants
• Maintains a current listing of local job opportunities
• Keeps project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities
• Works with case management staff to facilitate job placements
• Enlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services
• Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
• Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
• Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events
• Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
• Manages a youth case load of participants and provides counseling and mentoring
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors youth work experience sites, including employer outreach, site development, and participant placement
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 2 years of work experience in business-to-business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing, or recruiting
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
• Friendly, professional demeanor
• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays

Pay

Starting wage is $21.00 an hour