Industry & Career Partnership Associate

Company Description

Business and Industry Training is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality, hands-on, short-term workforce training programs designed to prepare individuals for success in today’s skilled trades and industrial workforce. Training programs focus on technical skill development in areas such as Electrical Systems, Motor Controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Mechanical Drives, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, CNC, Robotics, Electrical Wiring, and more.

In addition to technical training, the organization provides industry-recognized safety training, including ARC Flash, Confined Space, Forklift Safety, and CPR/First Aid certification programs. Business and Industry Training also offers personal and professional development courses that strengthen essential workplace soft skills and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and other foundational business applications.

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and relationship-driven Industry & Career Partnerships Associate to join our team. This multifaceted role combines office administration, operational coordination, and strategic partnership development to ensure efficient daily operations while fostering meaningful collaborations with industry, community, and workforce partners.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional communication, customer service, and organizational skills, and is passionate about creating a professional and welcoming office atmosphere. This individual will play a key role in supporting internal operations, coordinating administrative functions, and developing partnerships that enhance career opportunities, workforce engagement, and community impact.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to organizational growth and workforce development initiatives while gaining valuable professional experience in operations, business engagement, and career partnership coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry employers to create career pathways and employment opportunities for students
• Develop and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with employers and workforce partners to align training programs with current workforce and industry demands
• Strengthen the organization’s role as a direct workforce pipeline connecting training participants to employment opportunities
• Establish and maintain partnerships with public school districts and homeschool programs to align educational pathways with industry-recognized skills and career readiness initiatives
• Collaborate with educators, workforce leaders, and industry partners to ensure students are prepared for high-demand careers
• Foster and support strong working relationships with employers, community partners, service providers, educational institutions, and students
• Assist with onboarding processes for new employees, maintain personnel documentation, and support human resources administrative functions
• Support payroll administration in collaboration with the Office Coordinator, utilizing QuickBooks and related systems
• Assist with budgeting, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and compliance processes to ensure fiscal accountability and operational accuracy
• Coordinate office scheduling, appointments, communications, and daily administrative operations to maintain organizational efficiency
• Develop, implement, and improve office policies, procedures, and operational systems to support productivity and continuous improvement
• Support staff engagement and team development initiatives that promote a collaborative, professional, and high-performing work environment

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in office administration, workforce development, program coordination, business operations, or a related field
• Previous supervisory, team leadership, or project coordination experience preferred
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and other standard office technology platforms
• Experience working with grant applications, educational institutions, industry partners, workforce development initiatives, or nonprofit organizations is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional phone etiquette and a customer service-focused approach
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage schedules, appointments, and deadlines using calendar management and organizational tools
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, employers, and community partners
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational excellence