Employer Outreach Committee Volunteer

Share WERC’s mission with employers and relevant community associations to encourage collaboration and partnership opportunities that will result in placement of WERC graduates, implementation of mentoring programs, and increase in financial support from employers. Responsibilities: Work with committee members to develop, schedule and implement employer group presentations throughout the year (3 per year). Keep current the "Getting to Know Work" presentation that can be used by this committee to accomplish its goals. Build the list of potential employers and community donors to include those companies that are not yet aware of our services/mission. Work with the Executive Director and Training Staff to continually identify new employers and further develop partnerships with current employers. Qualifications: Knowledge of employer base in the Capital District as it applies to hiring of staff and contribution programs; Ability to reach out to employers via meetings or phone calls to make them aware of WERC’s programs and employment opportunities. An understanding of and deep passion for the mission of WERC; A strong and effective communicator, with the ability to speak before groups; A belief that team work and collaboration are effective ways of getting things done; A creative thinker; Is flexible; Doesn’t mind doing some work in-between committee meetings; and (most importantly) Likes to have fun Time Commitment: Monthly committee meetings (typically held via conference call, one hour in duration) Independent work including speaking with employers on an individual basis (approximately 2-5 hours per month Attend major CDWERC events including First Impression and Awards Luncheon