Business Partnership Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY
GUES is seeking a Business Partnership Coordinator to serve as the operational lead for the Advanced Manufacturing Employer Partnership (AMEP).

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Convening & Engagement

• Plan and facilitate quarterly AMEP convenings, biweekly leadership meetings, and working group sessions.
• Coordinate with United Way and other RSP conveners to avoid scheduling conflicts.
• Support employer-led action teams aligned with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions’ Job Design Framework.
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, educators, workforce boards, and community partners.

2. Employer Outreach & Recruitment

• Conduct direct outreach to manufacturers, schools, CBOs, and higher education institutions to expand AMEP membership.
• Drive annual membership growth ( 5% minimum).
• Support employer recruitment for hiring events, mentorship programs, STEAM initiatives, and job quality projects.

3. Program Management

• Coordinate mentorship, STEAM, K12 outreach, and workforce development initiatives.
• Support youth and student pipeline development, including connections to RiverTech and Goodwin University programs.
• Collaborate with CWP on hiring events, job fairs, and employer grant navigation.

4. Communications &; Marketing

• Manage AMEP’s website, social media presence, and marketing campaigns.
• Highlight employer partners, job opportunities, and success stories.
• Develop outreach materials and maintain consistent branding and messaging.

5. Events Planning &; Execution
Coordinate AMEPsponsored events including:
o Regional hiring events (≥1 annually)
o Networking events (≥2 annually)
o Trade shows and manufacturing month activities
o Employer-focused trainings on job quality, job design, and retention strategies
o Ensure events meet participation and impact targets.

6. Data, Reporting & Dashboard Management

• Collect, analyze, and report quarterly outcome data within required timelines.
• Maintain and update AMEP’s Power BI data dashboard.
• Track KPIs including job placements, retention, employer engagement, youth participation, and job quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with United Way and funder reporting requirements.

7. Operational Coordination

• Support financial reporting, grant alignment, and administrative processes.
• Maintain clear communication channels with GUES leadership, United Way, CWP, and AMEP employer leaders.
• Contribute to annual workplan development and quarterly performance reviews.

Hiring Pay Range: $75,000

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• N/A

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of experience in workforce development, manufacturing partnerships, employer engagement, or sector based initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in convening diverse stakeholders and facilitating collaborative initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workforce needs and regional labor market dynamics.
• Experience with youth pipelines, K12 partnerships, or STEAM programming is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency with data systems, dashboards (Power BI preferred), and outcome reporting.
• Comfort with public speaking, event coordination, and employer-facing engagement

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000