Business Development Coordinator

Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life.

To achieve our vision, we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can help people reach their fullest potential through our education, job placement, and career pathway services. We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible.

Position Summary: The Business Development Coordinator supports Workforce Development initiatives by engaging employers and industry partners to improve employment outcomes for job seekers of Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region’s 15-county community. This role focuses on employer outreach, job placement coordination, program development and integrating employers into workforce training programs through hiring activities, classroom engagement, and program collaboration.

While the specific industries, programs, or populations served may change over time, the core responsibilities of employer engagement, job placement support, and cross‑functional collaboration remain consistent.

Hourly Rate: $24.11 - $26.20 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Business Development Coordinator performs the following functions, with specific activities evolving based on program needs, funding requirements, and labor market demand.

Employer & Industry Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, workforce stakeholders, and community-based organizations.
• Identify employer hiring needs and workforce trends to inform training alignment, placement strategies, and program development.
• Serve as a liaison between employers, job seekers, trainers, career navigators, and program staff to ensure alignment with learning objectives and participant readiness.
• Engage employers in program activities such as career talks, mock interviews, resume reviews, advisory roles, and candidate hiring/referrals.
• Support employer-driven workforce solutions, including customized training, direct-from-training hiring, and hiring preference for Goodwill certifications.
  
  

Placement, Hiring & Outreach Coordination

• Support job placement strategies that improve employment, retention, and advancement outcomes.
• Coordinate and track job openings, candidate referrals, placements, and hiring outcomes.
• Plan and support hiring activities including interview events, recruitment days, job fairs, employer site visits, and outreach events.
• Represent Workforce Development and Vocational School programs at employer and community events.
• Disseminate job opportunities through newsletters, email, phone alerts, social media, and other outreach channels.
• Contribute to employer and participant success stories, events, and program highlights.
  
  

Data, Reporting & Program Collaboration

• Track, document, and report employer engagement, job opportunities, placements, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records in required systems such as Caseworthy, Salesforce, G Suite, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms.
• Use data, employer feedback, and labor market information to support continuous improvement of engagement and placement efforts.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and share relevant employer and labor market insights to support program planning and delivery.