Business Engagement Specialist

The Business Engagement Specialist facilitates placement and retention into gainful employment of unemployed and underemployed customers of the PA CareerLink through intensive counseling involving career planning, job search skills, assessment, evaluations, testing or classroom training. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, possessing digital and time management skills. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities are essential to effectively interact with a variety of individuals with diplomacy and resourcefulness. What You'll Do: 1. Plan, coordinate and implement marketing and recruitment activities to enhance employer relationships. 2. Enter time sensitive information into electronic database system at scheduled intervals 3. Monitor new/current job orders with a focus on targeted industry clusters. 4. Perform applicant searches to identify potential employees for businesses. 5. Contact job seekers obtained from applicant searches to discuss job openings and identify specific skills and interests of job seeker prior to referral. 6. Offer basic assessment and explanation of available services to customers assisted in job matching. 7. Contact employers to promote qualified job seekers. 8. Follow up with employers and job seekers through referral/placement process. 9. Coordinate the placement of job seekers into existing opportunities. 10. Assist in the coordination of career/job fairs. 11. Make referrals to other services based on job seeker needs. 12. Maintain, record, and prepare reports as needed. 13. Prepare timecards, forms and other paperwork as required. 14. Attend all professional development trainings, meetings, and events as necessary. 15. Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned. What You Bring: Education: Minimum of an associate's degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with a commitment to obtain a National Family Development credential within 18 months of hire. Experience: 2 years sales, public relations, vocational counseling and/or job placement experience. What We Offer: 1. Professional growth opportunities, including credentialing support. 2. Collaboration with a dedicated workforce and youth development team. 3. Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week 4. Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance after first 60 days 5. Full-time stability with community impact 6. Supportive and collaborative team environment About Us: For over 40 years, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. has empowered families and communities through education, workforce development, and early childhood programs. To learn more and apply, visit: https://privateindustrycouncil.com/job-openings/