Job Developer/BSR - YEP

Job Description:

Salary: $45,000

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 and Google applications

· Driver’s License is required

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.