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About the Role

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) MTI Division seeks an energetic individual to serve as a Pre-Apprenticeship Workforce Development Specialist. This role supports the delivery, growth, and continuous improvement of MTI’s pre-apprenticeship programs for advanced manufacturing in the Mohawk Valley region. The position prepares participants for manufacturing careers, helps employers build a skilled talent pipeline, and supports pathways into Registered Apprenticeship by balancing participant support, partner coordination, employer outreach, program execution, and grant requirements. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-oriented, comfortable with diverse stakeholders, and can manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, interview, and support participants for pre-apprenticeship programs.
Coordinate with education partners, workforce development partners, community organizations, and employers to support successful program delivery.
Provide career preparation support, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and job search assistance.
Support participant retention and completion by identifying barriers, connecting participants to resources, and maintaining regular communication.
Assist with participant placement into employment, Registered Apprenticeship pathways, or other appropriate next-step opportunities.
Serve as a liaison between participants, businesses, educators, and community partners.
Support special projects, pilot programs, new regional initiatives, and program expansion efforts.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, educators, workforce partners, and community organizations.
Conduct outreach to employers to identify hiring needs, skill gaps, and opportunities for participant placement.
Collaborate with employers to support presentations, facility tours, interviews, hiring events, and other engagement opportunities.
Represent MTI at job fairs, community events, partner meetings, advisory committees, graduations, and other program-related events.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant activity, employer engagement, partner communication, program outcomes, and required grant data.
Enter and update information in CRM systems, learning management systems, spreadsheets, and other program tracking tools.
Work collaboratively with the pre-apprenticeship team and other MTI departments.
Contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team culture focused on accountability, service, participant success, and continuous improvement.
Prepare or contribute to program updates, participant communications, reports, articles, success stories, and partner-facing documents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Goal-oriented with a proven solution-focused approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for networking, outreach, public speaking, and facilitation.
Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to professionally promote program benefits to employers, participants, and partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months minimum working with employers, students, job seekers, community partners, education providers, or workforce development programs.
Familiarity with CRM systems, learning management systems, Smartsheet, data dashboards, or other reporting tools.
Experience with grant-funded programs or grant-related documentation is preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are preferred.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel regionally.
Ability to travel regularly for meetings, events, outreach, and program activities.
Ability to participate in occasional activities outside standard business hours.
Must pass a background check.

Skills

Communication
Interpersonal skills
Networking
Outreach
Public speaking
Facilitation
Organization
Attention to detail
Verbal communication
Written communication
Independent work
Time management
CRM systems
Learning management systems
Smartsheet
Data dashboards
Reporting tools

Location

Clinton, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum six months of relevant experience

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree preferred in workforce development, education, business, communications, human services, public administration, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

USD $62,500.00/Yr.

About the Company

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) association representing over 300 businesses and organizations across Central and Upstate New York.
MACNY members include industrial companies and service providers that support manufacturers.
MACNY member companies employ over 50,000 workers across 26 counties in Central and Upstate New York.
MACNY provides members with training and leadership development, networking events, workforce development, human resources services, advocacy, energy and purchasing solutions, and organizational growth services and consulting.

Equal Opportunity

MACNY employment practices and procedures and conditions of employment are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, status as a victim of domestic violence, veteran status, special disabled veteran or disability, or non-job-related felony conviction record (or any other legally protected status) including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, retention and termination in accordance with applicable federal laws.