Job Developer

About the role

Workforce Connections, Inc. (a nonprofit workforce development organization) is hiring a Job Developer who builds and maintains partnerships with employers, community organizations and workforce system partners to expand employment opportunities for its participants. The role matches participant skills with employer needs, promotes workforce development programs, supports job placements and strengthens business relationships across the service area.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, business organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions and community partners.
• Promote WCI programs and services to businesses and community groups while identifying employment, work experience and training opportunities.
• Assess participants' employment goals, skills, experience and workplace readiness to find suitable opportunities.
• Match participants with employment, training and work-based learning opportunities aligned with their skills, interests and employer needs.
• Provide job search assistance, interview preparation and employment coaching to support placements and retention.
• Collaborate with Career Planners, employers, workforce partners and community organizations to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate participant records, monitor employment outcomes and complete required documentation and reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, workforce development, marketing, education or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in business development, workforce development, employment services, sales, human resources, recruiting or related fields preferred.
• Must obtain Wisconsin Financial and Employment Planner (FEP) certification within the required timeframe and keep it current.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and travel as needed.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with participants, employers, partners and coworkers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn case management and other agency software.