SCOPE:

The Job Developer performs activities designed to assist recently incarcerated African American and Hispanic males aged 18 with finding employment and reentering the community. This includes working closely with local employers, business organizations, and community organizations in developing job opportunities and arranging the direct placement of individuals matching the job skills with applicant qualifications.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

1. Initiates and maintains personal contacts with business and industry representatives to set up recruitment profiles and provide orientations; schedules and visits potential and existing employers to identify and develop positions.

2. Establishes and maintains temporary, full-time, and part-time job banks.

3. Assists qualified individuals in identifying positions in their field of interest; assists in development of resumes, cover letters and applications; advises individuals on employability skills; works with individuals to gain relevant skills; helps explore alternative employment options.

4. Maintains currency with industry trends; updates labor market information by researching online resources, attending meetings, maintaining contacts, and networking with professional/community organizations that are involved in job placement/training activities.

5. Communicates with employers during individuals' employment and reports results to appropriate staff.

6. Works with program coordinators to collect and track job placement data; compiles data and prepares reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement efforts.

7. Works collaboratively with staff to coordinate and facilitate recruitment days, employer panels, and targeted job fairs.

8. Develops marketing and promotional materials to advertise job placement services and activities.

ABILITY TO:

Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with, staff and industry partners; interpret policies, procedures, techniques, and rules governing employment and job placement; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population; represent the organization by giving presentations and participating in meetings with individuals and groups; communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; work independently with minimum supervision; monitor, track and compile statistical information; give and follow written and oral instructions.

EXPERIENCE:

Increasingly responsible (approximately 3-5 years of full-time equivalent experience) experience in job development, human resources, job placement, or closely related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires frequent travel to area community organizations and businesses. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Bilingual English/Spanish highly desired

Currently temporary work through end of June. Possibility for extension.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• job development: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Holyoke, MA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Holyoke, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person