Community Talent Specialist

Company Overview:

Fabick Cat is the authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and stand-by power systems, parts and service, compact construction, and rental equipment for major portions of Illinois, Missouri, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have been in business for over 100 years and are headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. For more information visit www.fabickcat.com

Why Work For Us!

At Fabick Cat, you are beyond just an employee, you are a part of the Fabick family. A family that has worked so diligently to cement a legacy that was built over 100 years ago through a collective vision "To Ever Serve Our Customers Better". This legacy could not have been possible without first employing then developing the best and brightest talent the market has to offer. We believe it to be of the upmost importance to invest in our workforce by supporting and empowering employees to develop the necessary skills to become successful in their own career.... to become a legacy. Are you ready to join our family legacy to continue our existence as 'the greatest service organization of its kind' over the next 100 years? The Fabick family appreciates and values the ongoing commitment of its employees and is pleased to provide a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package.

Job Summary:

The Senior Community Talent Specialist is responsible for proactively sourcing, engaging, and converting prospective candidates-primarily students-into Fabick Cat's technical training programs. This is a high-impact, organization-wide role focused on developing the future technical talent pipeline and supporting long-term workforce needs across the business. Success requires a strong "hunter mentality," exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to develop lasting partnerships with students, schools, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Prospecting for & Engaging Talent: Proactively identify, engage, and build relationships with prospective talent through schools, community partnerships, networking events, social media, and other outreach channels. Build and maintain strong partnerships with high schools, technical schools, colleges, career centers, and community organizations to develop a pipeline of student and early-career talent. Lead and support Fabick Cat's ThinkBIG program, coordinate classroom visits, career fairs, facility tours, and presentations, and maintain ongoing relationships with students throughout their education. Track upcoming graduating classes, share relevant career and training opportunities, and create ways for prospective candidates to stay connected with Fabick Cat over time.
• Sales and Conversion: Clearly and convincingly articulate the value proposition of Fabick's employment offering. Employ communication pipelines to nurture leads, address objections, and convert prospects into applicants. Partner with the program team to ensure a seamless transition for interested candidates, document the roles and competencies required for success, and determine whether assessments are needed to better identify qualified candidates.
• Recruiting Events & Outreach: Own and maintain the recruiting and community outreach calendar, including identifying and coordinating career fairs, school events, hiring events, and other outreach opportunities. Manage event logistics, materials, and internal participation while tracking leads and ensure timely follow-up. Partner with Marketing to develop recruiting campaigns and materials, support digital and social media outreach, and strengthen Fabick Cat's presence within schools and communities.
• Metrics and Reporting: Track and analyze recruitment metrics to evaluate outreach effectiveness. Provide regular reporting on recruitment activity, including insights and recommendations for optimization, and measure outcomes to ensure hires align with business needs. Provide insights and recommendations and continuously identify opportunities to improve outreach and candidate engagement.
• Recruiting: Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and target candidate profiles. Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and other channels, while providing recruiting ideas and market insights to support business hiring needs.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as requested by management.