Project Assistant

We are hiring a Project Assistant for one of our clients in Morris Plains, NJ. Job Description The Project Assistant and Employer Engagement Specialist supports the Digital Literacy Training Program by connecting WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ) participants to entry level employment. The primary focus of this role is building and maintaining relationships with employers across the region and developing job opportunities that lead to placement and retention. Working alongside the program team and ETS case management, the Specialist serves as the bridge between participants completing digital literacy and career readiness training and the employers hiring for the roles those skills support. Employer Engagement And Job Development (Primary Focus) Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with employers across Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties hiring for entry level And in-demand rolesDevelop job leads, on the job training (OJT), work based learning, and hiring opportunities aligned to participant skills and career goalsServe as the primary liaison to employer partners ;learn their hiring needs and match qualified participants to openingsPromote the program and its candidates to employers, and represent ETS professionally in the business communityCoordinate hiring events, interviews, and employer site visits, in partnership with the One-Stop systemSupport the setup of OJT, apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship opportunities with area employersTrack and grow the employer network, and meet defined outreach and placement goalsCareer Services and Participant SupportProvide one on one career coaching connected to each participant's Individual Employment Plan (IEP)Assist participants with resume development, interview preparation, job search, and online applicationsMatch participants to job openings and support them through the placement processConduct employment verification and retention follow up at 30, 60, and 90 days, including employer check-insSupport participants' transition from digital literacy and skills training into employment Program Coordination and Reporting Coordinate with ETS case managers, the Digital Literacy Training Coordinator, and program partnersDocument employer contacts, job leads, placements, and retention in required tracking and reporting systemsContribute to grant reporting, outcome tracking, and participant success storiesEnsure activities align with WFNJ and grant requirements Qualifications Experience in sales, business development, account management, recruiting, staffing, or employer/community relationship buildingDemonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships and to meet goals or targetsStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsExperience working with individuals facing barriers to employment; familiarity with WFNJ or public assistance populations preferredOrganized and comfortable tracking activity and outcomes using data systems (CRM or case management)Knowledge of the local labor market and workforce development a plusBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceValid driver's license and ability to travel across Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties for employer and program visits Work Hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pmLunch period (Unpaid): 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmOvertime: No Additional Information Work Office or Remote: In office with potential for a remote dayParking: visitor's lot right outside our main entrance and parking in the back of our building also About Us We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment, that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery, keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting, you are consenting to receive text/SMS messages from us. Thank you.