Employer Engagement Specialist - Houston, United States - The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries

The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc.

(ACAM) is a nonprofit management support organization leading a network of 71 nonprofit and community organizations to advance community-wide solutions through collaboration to strengthen the social safety net in Harris, Fort Bend, Waller, Brazoria, Galveston, and Montgomery Counties.

ACAM partners are public charities that share "assisting those in crisis" as a central part of their missions and are uniquely positioned to identify, engage, and provide critical services to at-risk families.

They collectively serve over 500,000 individuals annually with more than 10 million units of 175 unique services and have established reputations as leaders in providing exemplary and compassionate services.

ACAM assists network partners through high-impact collaboration, training, and management support services as they provide opportunities for families and individuals to meet and rise above their basic needs.

Position Summary

The Employer Engagement Specialist is part of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) NextGen program to work with employers and Young Adults ages The position is responsible for securing worksite agreements to support the team's work-based learning initiatives, serve as the point of contact for work-based learning employers, and connecting employers with participants.

This position is responsible for creating permanent employment opportunities for the participants. This is an temporary part-time position and expected to work 25 hours per week.

Essential Job Functions

Recruit employers and participants to participate in the program.
Conduct employer outreach to market the work experience program.
Engage new worksites to meet participants' needs and training initiatives.
Build strong partnerships with employers.
Coordinate hiring events for participants.
Make place eligible program participants at worksites and complete the onboarding process.
Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to work experience program sites.
Obtain and review performance evaluations from employers and take appropriate action. Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks.
Deliver presentations, attend meetings, and distribute promotional materials to employers and potential participants.
Complete all required reports.
Prepare and present reports of activities and accomplishments.
Participate in all staffrelated events as required including but not limited to training, staff meetings and individual supervision.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Training

Associates degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
At least 1 year of related experience in recruiting, business development, marketing or community engagement.
Intermediate to

Advanced Microsoft Office:
Excel, PowerPoint and Word, able to learn new software.

Experience and Qualifications

At least one year in workforce development (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to be highly detail oriented and performance driven to successfully meet program requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with experience in group presentation and facilitation.
Must be able to attend public events and outdoor venues in all weather conditions.
Must demonstrate exceptional networking skills.
Knowledge of local labor force is a plus.
Strong customer service focus.
Ability to work independently.
Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, including the ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy, work cooperatively with others and show courteousness and a high level of professionalism.
Must demonstrate the ability to always maintain confidentiality, handle personnel matters effectively, and handle employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
Flexible and collaborative in teams, with employers, customers, and other staff.
Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
Resultsoriented, selfmotivated, and selfdirected. Takes initiative.

Compensation
- $25/hr.

Application Instructions:

Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary

Pay:
$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits: