Overview

Salary $44,000 year

Scope of Position

• To identify and contact prospective employers. To refer suitable program participants for position openings and act as a liaison between participants and employers.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Contact employers by phone, email or in person and establish working relationships; interact with personnel and/or manager responsible for the hiring of new employees
• Solicit job openings from employers and share information about openings with EDSI staff and program participants
• Review participant employment skills and match with open positions
• Enter employer information into all appropriate databases
• Meet with participants to discuss open positions and document all participant contacts in case notes
• Communicate and collaborate with other BSRs, partner agencies and EDSI staff
• Network with area business organizations
• Provide regular performance reports and meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Follow up with employers to ensure that participant placements are satisfactory and to resolve any problems
• Organize job fairs and hiring events

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must have 1-3 years of sales experience
• Must have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Should have skills and experience in providing career development assistance
• Should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have notable experience in a team-oriented environment
• Bachelor's Degree in business, education, human resources or related area preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and an automobile are required
• Should be able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
• Business Services staff are required to obtain the Business Solutions Professional Certification Training (BSP) within the first year of employment