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Role Description
This part-time position will focus on internship site development, job development, and business relations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and employers.
• Develop and expand internship and job opportunities through outreach and collaboration with employers.
• Utilize a variety of job development strategies, including remote outreach, in-person networking, and social media engagement.
• Match participants with appropriate internship or job opportunities based on their skills, interests, and career goals.
• Coordinate and confirm internship schedules, tasks, and responsibilities with employers and participants.
• Serve as a liaison between program staff and employers to support positive outcomes and address concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of employer contacts and confirmed partnerships in Microsoft Teams and MS Excel trackers.
• Prepare and update employer partnership spreadsheets to align with monthly reporting requirements.
• Regularly communicate with team members using Microsoft Teams to share job development updates and obtain real-time updates on participant progress.
• Assist in collecting data for program evaluation and grant reporting.
Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with transition-aged youth, individuals with disabilities, or in a job development/job coaching role.
• Knowledge of workforce development practices and employer engagement strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with employers and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and comfort using online platforms for communication and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to travel locally to meet with employers and visit internship sites.
Requirements
• Available for 10-20 hours a week with preference for afternoon hours.
• Remote position that requires occasional travel within specific counties.
• Temporary position with an end date contingent upon grant funding.
Company Description
The Employment & Transition department at the Family Resource Network focuses on job development and placement for individuals with disabilities. Programming elements include skills development workshops, paid internships, job placements, and on-the-job support for both youth and adults with disabilities. Staff operate statewide services while performing primarily remote job functions.