World Relief
Workforce Partnership Manager - 2025155
World Relief, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is dependent on funding and may be modified or terminated based on resource availability. POSITION SUMMARY
The Workforce Partnership Manager engages a variety of stakeholders with the mission of creating career opportunities for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants to begin and advance in their careers while serving as a local workforce solution for partner companies. This role develops relationships with companies, American job centers, and vocational trainers; generates job leads; and provides Employment and Career Pathways Specialists with entry level and upgrade jobs and vocational training opportunities for WR clients in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. The position requires creativity and energy to build new partnerships and cast vision with local workforce stakeholders. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive Workforce Development partnership strategy with WD staff, local industry and workforce organizations, chambers of commerce, vocational school partnerships, and other relevant partners Collaboratively develop and achieve quantifiable partnership goals including employer partnerships across sectors to meet job placement demand (:900/year), financial support, or volunteer service Serve as a communication hub between WR staff and external stakeholders Assist specialists in ensuring clients are job ready by participating in mock interviews and providing support by matchmaking between resumes and employer openings Oversee and influence a portfolio of workforce development stakeholders Develop opportunities for apprenticeships, internships, and other work experiences with partners Create marketing materials to highlight the benefits of employing WR candidates Catalogue and maintain company information including current contacts, job descriptions, shift and wage information, and other relevant information Become knowledgeable of labor market information, economic data and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging opportunities Coach HR staff at employer partners on best practices of working with immigrants including cross cultural training, tax benefits, etc. Attend employment, career pathways, and WD meetings to learn about client trends and needs Cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations and engage with corporate social responsibility teams to secure philanthropic support and sponsorships Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS
Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document At least two years’ experience in sales, fundraising, marketing, or related field preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Bachelor’s degree required Valid Driver’s License and good driving record PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desire and ability to continually sell the benefits of hiring refugees and other immigrants to employers Strategic orientation toward sales: able to shape and execute plans to reach goals Understanding of employment markets and the workforce development system or interest in learning Learning orientation: eager for both personal and professional growth, especially within sales Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of World Relief programs through reading reports, conversing with staff, attending team meetings Extremely self-motivated with proactive approach to work Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem solve, and exercise critical thinking skills Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and work in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through on projects and assignments Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in a cross-cultural setting Strong mediation and problem-solving skills Knowledge about the refugee/immigrant experience is preferred A love for and commitment to people who are marginalized, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or culture, and a desire to see people flourish Benefits & Compliance
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees. World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program. Note:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Additional
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Internship Job function: Business Development and Sales; Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is dependent on funding and may be modified or terminated based on resource availability. POSITION SUMMARY
The Workforce Partnership Manager engages a variety of stakeholders with the mission of creating career opportunities for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants to begin and advance in their careers while serving as a local workforce solution for partner companies. This role develops relationships with companies, American job centers, and vocational trainers; generates job leads; and provides Employment and Career Pathways Specialists with entry level and upgrade jobs and vocational training opportunities for WR clients in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties. The position requires creativity and energy to build new partnerships and cast vision with local workforce stakeholders. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive Workforce Development partnership strategy with WD staff, local industry and workforce organizations, chambers of commerce, vocational school partnerships, and other relevant partners Collaboratively develop and achieve quantifiable partnership goals including employer partnerships across sectors to meet job placement demand (:900/year), financial support, or volunteer service Serve as a communication hub between WR staff and external stakeholders Assist specialists in ensuring clients are job ready by participating in mock interviews and providing support by matchmaking between resumes and employer openings Oversee and influence a portfolio of workforce development stakeholders Develop opportunities for apprenticeships, internships, and other work experiences with partners Create marketing materials to highlight the benefits of employing WR candidates Catalogue and maintain company information including current contacts, job descriptions, shift and wage information, and other relevant information Become knowledgeable of labor market information, economic data and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging opportunities Coach HR staff at employer partners on best practices of working with immigrants including cross cultural training, tax benefits, etc. Attend employment, career pathways, and WD meetings to learn about client trends and needs Cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations and engage with corporate social responsibility teams to secure philanthropic support and sponsorships Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS
Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document At least two years’ experience in sales, fundraising, marketing, or related field preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Bachelor’s degree required Valid Driver’s License and good driving record PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desire and ability to continually sell the benefits of hiring refugees and other immigrants to employers Strategic orientation toward sales: able to shape and execute plans to reach goals Understanding of employment markets and the workforce development system or interest in learning Learning orientation: eager for both personal and professional growth, especially within sales Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of World Relief programs through reading reports, conversing with staff, attending team meetings Extremely self-motivated with proactive approach to work Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem solve, and exercise critical thinking skills Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and work in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through on projects and assignments Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in a cross-cultural setting Strong mediation and problem-solving skills Knowledge about the refugee/immigrant experience is preferred A love for and commitment to people who are marginalized, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or culture, and a desire to see people flourish Benefits & Compliance
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees. World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program. Note:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Additional
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Internship Job function: Business Development and Sales; Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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