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About the Role

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to train in a developmental capacity, supporting the delivery, growth, and continuous improvement of the Manufacturers Talent Institute’s (MTI) programs for advanced manufacturing. This position prepares participants for manufacturing careers and helps employers build a skilled talent pipeline, supporting pathways into Registered Apprenticeship programs.

Responsibilities

Support and assist the recruitment, screening, and interviewing of participants for pre-apprenticeship/Registered Apprenticeship programs.
Track coordination with education partners, workforce development partners, community organizations, and employers to support successful program delivery.
Provide support in career preparation, 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.
Function as a liaison between participants, businesses, educators, and community partners to ensure clear communication and alignment of expectations.
Support assisting special projects, pilot programs, new regional initiatives, and program expansion efforts.
Enhance skills to build and maintain relationships with employers, educators, workforce partners, and community organizations to promote MTI’s pre-apprenticeship programs and broader workforce development initiatives.
Take part in job fairs, community events, partner meetings, advisory committees, graduations, and other program-related events.
Maintain accurate information 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 your assigned trainer, the apprenticeship team, and other MTI departments.
Contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team culture focused on accountability, service, participant success, and continuous improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Maintain professionalism and exhibit sound judgment.
Collaborate effectively with others.
Gather, analyze, and convey data.
Support presentations to varied groups of individuals.
Work independently and with training supervision.
Travel to various locations on a weekly or daily basis as needed.
Conduct research and analysis and present findings.
Possess a solution-focused attitude.
Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Six months minimum working with employers, students, job seekers, community partners, education providers, or workforce development programs is a plus.
Familiarity with CRM systems, learning management systems, Smartsheet, data dashboards, and other reporting tools.
Experience with grant-funded programs or grant-related documentation is preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel regionally for recruitment, program delivery, partner meetings, employer engagement, graduations, and community outreach.
Must be able to participate in occasional activities outside standard business hours, as needed.
Successfully pass a background check.

Skills

Communication (verbal and written)
Professionalism
Judgment
Collaboration
Data analysis
Presentation skills
Independent work
Research
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Solution-focused attitude
CRM systems
Learning management systems
Smartsheet
Data dashboards
Reporting tools

Location

Central New York

Work Type

Remote Position: No

Experience Level

Six months minimum working with employers, students, job seekers, community partners, education providers, or workforce development programs is a plus.

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, business, communications, human services, public administration, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

USD $22.00/Hr.
USD $25.00/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.
About three-quarters of MACNY’s members are industrial companies with the remaining members consisting of accounting firms, insurance agencies, law firms, financial institutions, and other service providers that support manufacturers.
MACNY members supply the region, nation, and world with a variety of products and services.
Distributed across 26 counties in Central and Upstate New York, MACNY’s member companies employ over 50,000 workers.
For members and the community, MACNY’s staff provides a wide range of services, including training and leadership development, networking events, workforce development, human resources services, advocacy, energy and purchasing solutions, and organizational growth services and consulting.
This portfolio is designed to provide members with the tools, information, people, and resources they need to compete in the global market.

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.