Workforce Development Specialist

About the role

Will cover the following regional areas for Georgia: Metro East (City of Atlanta and Rockdale and Newton Counties) and Metro South (Fulton, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, Spalding, Henry, and Butts Counties).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary workforce development representative for assigned territories, maintaining strong working relationships with non-profits, employers, education and training providers, workforce boards, and community partners.
• Support communities and partners in developing regional workforce strategies that align employer demand with available and emerging talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with employers and partners to identify workforce gaps, training needs, and opportunities for new or improved workforce solutions.
• Help coordinate and align education and training partners (e.g., technical colleges, universities, community-based organizations) to support industry-driven workforce needs.
• Facilitate conversations and partnerships rather than owning or operating training programs directly.
• Represent Georgia Power in local and regional workforce development initiatives as appropriate.
• Share workforce data, labor market insights, and best practices with partners to inform decision-making.
• Aid communities and partners in identifying and navigating external funding opportunities that support workforce initiatives (e.g., state, federal, or private funding sources).
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal stakeholders and external partners regarding workforce initiatives, progress, and outcomes.
• Track activity and outcomes related to regional workforce efforts and provide updates, insights, and recommendations to leadership as needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of partners, including employers, education providers, workforce organizations, and government agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience facilitating partnerships and initiatives where success depends on influence rather than direct authority.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills and attention to follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while remaining closely aligned with team goals and priorities.
• Comfortable using data and information to support workforce planning and conversations, even if not serving as a technical data analyst.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in workforce development, economic development, customized training, or a related field.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field required.