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About the Role

The Job Developer will develop employer partnerships to connect OBT program participants with job opportunities in technology, construction, and healthcare. This role involves preparing participants for interviews through resume and cover letter development, and interview skills training.

Responsibilities

• Engage in biweekly employment services meetings and meetings with key youth employment staff to share job orders, discuss work readiness preparation, and provide feedback.
• Conduct comprehensive intakes and assessments to evaluate participants' employment history, education, skills, qualifications, support needs, and vocational interests.
• Prepare participants individually and in groups for job searching, resume writing, application completion, and interview readiness.
• Complete weekly data entry, including case notes, new intakes, and employment verifications.
• Design and create recruitment strategies, such as hiring events and on-site employer events.
• Assist in identifying and developing new services and programs.

Requirements

• Possess a comprehensive job bank (Tech, Retail, Hospitality, Construction, and/or Healthcare) and the ability to leverage relationships with employers.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A passionate commitment to OBT's mission and vision.
• A track record of success in preparing individuals for entry into and persistence in subsidized and unsubsidized employment.
• Knowledge of New York City labor market trends and employer-based tax incentives.
• The ability to establish strong working relationships with team members, colleagues, participants, and external stakeholders.
• Strong skill set in data management and data tracking; demonstrated experience managing data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

• Resume development
• Cover letter development
• Interviewing skills
• Job searching skills
• Data management
• Data tracking
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Data reporting
• Spanish or French language proficiency preferred

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in job development, workforce development, business development, marketing, or recruiting
• Preference given to those applicants with a cadre of employer partners already committed to working with them.

Education Level

• High School Diploma required
• BA preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $60,000–$65,000

About the Company

• OBT program participants are afforded the opportunity to apply for open positions.
• The organization provides credential training in technology, construction, and health care.