Manager, Talent Outreach - Louisville, United States - Greater Louisville Inc.

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Job Description

Have you ever wanted to do something that makes your community a better place to live, work, and play? Would you like to collaborate with and meet some of Louisville's top CEOs and business leaders? Well, now you can Come work at GLI

GLI, the Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hiring a Manager, Talent Outreach & Engagement and we're looking for the right fit. GLI hires based on skills, experience, and alignment with its organizational values. We look for people who are dedicated, inclusive, results oriented, and collaborative to drive our mission and enrich our organizational culture.

Our top-notch initiatives and programming made us Chamber of the Year in 2019. Whether it's through supporting and promoting our local businesses, advocating for a business-friendly environment, hosting great events, expanding the region through business attraction, or solving critical talent problems, by joining the GLI team you can help grow our regional economy.

Plus, you'll have the chance to work with driven and creative professionals in a collaborative culture. GLI has a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement where employees can work remotely/from home along with competitive pay and benefits.

Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region's largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction; nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system; and champions the development of the community's talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville's business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness.

Here are just a few of the many comments from employees:

• "GLI is the pulse of the community and helps my community grow. I like being a part of an organization that helps bring change, awareness, and business success."
• "People are treated fairly and with respect. [Our] ideas are listened to and given due consideration. The leadership cares about employees and their well-being. There is also a clear sense of giving back to the community."
• "I enjoy working with my team and I enjoy what we do. I feel like I am making a difference in my work. GLI makes their employees feel appreciated and a vital part of the team."

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Greater Louisville Inc. is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our Talent team as a Manager of Talent Outreach & Engagement. Under general supervision this position is responsible for supporting talent attraction initiatives including educational outreach, event marketing, and project management activities to enhance and support GLI's talent attraction brand Live in Lou.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

Under the Live in Lou talent attraction, retention and development brand, the ideal candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Maintain and employ a deep understanding of Live in Lou and talent attraction, retention and development strategies and assets;
• Serve as the liaison between GLI and regional universities;
• Execute strategies for engagement specifically in university-related programs and departments
• Manage Finding You, in Lou, GLI's professional and leadership development initiative for college students and interns;
• Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with career services offices, alumni offices and other identified departments of targeted universities;
• Coordinate and engage the corporate community for the purpose of introducing talent attraction and retention assets and available programs throughout the region;
• Work with the Talent team to develop and execute events for the purpose of marketing Greater Louisville talent attraction and workforce development initiatives;
• Coordinate all individual Talent efforts with overall economic development initiatives;
• Support GLI's work of the Academies of Louisville;
• Manage and expand the City Champs brand ambassador program, including conducting training, communicating with Champs and hosting events;
• Inform and assist those individuals interested in relocating to Louisville, including welcome events, facilitating connections, making introductions, etc.;
• Maintain a working knowledge of workforce partners and initiatives;
• Manage and update content on the Workforce Ecosystem Hub (a Wordpress site);
• Coordinate with and support marketing strategies and efforts of Live in Lou;
• Work with the Talent team to develop and execute special projects identified as furthering outreach strategies for educational engagement and/or talent attraction;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing or a related field is required plus three (3) to five (5) years' professional experience preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted when proficiency is demonstrated.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, project coordination and event planning.
• A valid driver's license in good standing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficient skills in public speaking.
• Must be able to organize, manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a team player who is creative and a problem solver.
• Must be able to coordinate within multiple internal departments.
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and remain deadline-driven.
• Must be detail oriented and demonstrate an ability to interact with professionals at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Microsoft Office, etc.); social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest) and Slack. Knowledge of Wordpress, and CRM a plus.

The incumbent will be required to pass a background check in accordance with our hiring practices and must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

GLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.