Job Description:
Scope of Position: Build business relationships for job placement with local area employers aligned with the St Louis City/SLATE industry sectors. This includes working with the recruitment team to support and assist job seekers and employers. Essential Functions - Employer Focus: · Contact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetings · Introduce employers to SLATE Center services and available training programs during initial employer visit · Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services · Act as an ambassador and concierge to the business community, developing and maintaining relationships with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development and other business-oriented groups · Develop and distribute electronic/paper outreach materials in collaboration with SLATE Center partners, according to SLWDB policies · Generate new and recurring job openings, including those generated by serving the incumbent workforce · Train employers to use the job order system and explain how to input job orders · Enter all employer information and employer contacts into appropriate systems and monitor employer activities · Provide target estimates on goals and periodic progress reports · Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as required · Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly and annual basis · Post and maintain job orders in the system, enter employer services and open new business folders · Assist and set up recurrent job fairs · Attend job fairs, networking events, and community outreach activities. Essential Functions - Participant Focus: · Assess job seekers' skills, qualifications, and career goals. · Match candidates with suitable job openings based on skills and preferences. · Assist job seekers with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies. · Conduct mock interviews and workshops to improve job seekers' employability skills · Create, generate and submit job orders Education and Experience Requirements: · Ability to prioritize tasks and document contacts · Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills · Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and job seekers. · Ability to make presentations to large groups of people · Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required · Sales or marketing experience required · Proficient in Microsoft Office applications · Driver’s License is requiredEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.