Founded in 2006 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Ambassadors For Christ, Inc. is committed to providing multi-faceted mentoring and counseling programs to at-risk children and youth, and their families. AFC has touched the lives of more than 5,500 youth through its programs, giving them hope, encouragement, and better equipping them for success in life. AFC’s mission is to inspire excellence and promote leadership to youth through mentoring, music and the performing arts in order to provoke positive change and enrichment in our community.

Because of our continued success and stability, AFC has become an employer of choice, offering our employees competitive salaries and a full array of benefits to include medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time-off, holiday pay, and a collaborative work environment.

We are presently seeking a full-time Employer Outreach Coordinator.

Job Summary

The Employer Outreach Coordinator is responsible for job development with local employers. This position provides services that include identifying and developing relationships with employers for apprenticeship and employment opportunities. Communicating with the local business community regarding hiring needs, employment preparation, placement support, and follow-up services. This position works within a team to maintain and nurture existing employer relationships.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and maintain relationships with employers in order to increase employment opportunities for clients. Includes preparing an employer outreach strategy, reaching out to employers via phone/email and in-person (being an initial contact with employers) to acquaint them with our services.
• Identify and engage employers that are a good match and collaborate with them to develop high-quality paid work experiences 
• Conduct labor market research, review and analyze data and identify high growth industries and “good fit” occupations in the area
• Maintain quality of the data using timely data entry, internal reporting metrics; evaluating and identifying issues; and coordinating and implementing corrections regularly
• Monitor client job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assist clients and employers as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Coordinate structured group activities where mentors will provide one-on-one academic tutoring and professional guidance to mentees.
• Coordinate structured Mentor/Mentee relationship-building activities that the mentor and mentee can engage in together to support retention, improve closure, and celebrate milestones such as sports and recreation events, outdoor barbecues, academic support, recognition and reward ceremonies, etc.
• 10% travel required
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Ambassadors for Christ

• Job Requirements: 
• Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field of study; or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Salesforce (preferred)
• 2 years of relevant work experience in human services field preferred.
• Demonstrate experience with the US job search process and the ability to effectively coach clients through the nuanced process of securing employment.
• Familiarity with the local job market is strongly preferred.
• Proven success in achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
• Self- starter with excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in Spanish is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online databases.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the willingness to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.