PRI Technology
The Director of Employer Engagement – Train & Earn offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced, organized and flexible professional to utilize business development expertise to strengthen current employer partnerships and foster new employer relationships.
This person will report to and work closely with the Managing Director to increase and diversify placement opportunities for workforce development programs serving youth ages 16‑26 and adults 18+ in the Healthcare and Building Services & Construction sectors. The Director will support the strategic program plan for mapping, researching, prospecting and securing sector‑based prospects and lead all relevant partner engagement.
The role requires adaptability to a fast‑paced, continually evolving environment and thrives in a collaborative, team‑oriented workplace. A strong passion for the fight to rise above poverty and the motivation to enact real change in an innovative organization are essential.
Salary range for this role will be $70,00.00 to $75,000.00, based on education, training and experience.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop entry to mid‑level healthcare sector‑based jobs, particularly PCT and related healthcare certifications, while maintaining relationships with all respective employer partners.
Support identified healthcare job placements for 70% of program participants who complete programming.
Research and identify prospective healthcare, building service and construction employers, pursue leads, negotiate agreement terms and develop contracts (MOUs).
Engage with healthcare unions, trade associations, partner organizations and key stakeholders to build and maintain relationships that connect to workforce programming.
Design and create recruitment strategies, including job fairs, on‑site employer visits, "meet the manager" days and cyber info sessions for internet job search companies that operate and screen through automated methods.
Understand and articulate the program model to partners, funders and stakeholders consistent with the program design and organization values.
Possess a strong understanding of workforce development program content, the industry landscape and be able to communicate the organization’s positioning effectively, specifically around workforce programming.
Use strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders related to the growth and success of the program.
Convene and facilitate regular meetings and site visits with partners to assess progress, identify challenges and determine solutions to address them productively.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in business and employer development, including work at worksites; providing career coaching and counseling, and working in the field of youth workforce development.
Prior knowledge of sector‑based work strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, counseling, public policy or related fields required.
Experience with capturing, logging and interpreting data is required; excellent analytical thinking, judgment and decision‑making skills.
Proven ability to prioritize and execute deliverables efficiently and timely with minimum supervision.
Ability to travel throughout New York City.
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This person will report to and work closely with the Managing Director to increase and diversify placement opportunities for workforce development programs serving youth ages 16‑26 and adults 18+ in the Healthcare and Building Services & Construction sectors. The Director will support the strategic program plan for mapping, researching, prospecting and securing sector‑based prospects and lead all relevant partner engagement.
The role requires adaptability to a fast‑paced, continually evolving environment and thrives in a collaborative, team‑oriented workplace. A strong passion for the fight to rise above poverty and the motivation to enact real change in an innovative organization are essential.
Salary range for this role will be $70,00.00 to $75,000.00, based on education, training and experience.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop entry to mid‑level healthcare sector‑based jobs, particularly PCT and related healthcare certifications, while maintaining relationships with all respective employer partners.
Support identified healthcare job placements for 70% of program participants who complete programming.
Research and identify prospective healthcare, building service and construction employers, pursue leads, negotiate agreement terms and develop contracts (MOUs).
Engage with healthcare unions, trade associations, partner organizations and key stakeholders to build and maintain relationships that connect to workforce programming.
Design and create recruitment strategies, including job fairs, on‑site employer visits, "meet the manager" days and cyber info sessions for internet job search companies that operate and screen through automated methods.
Understand and articulate the program model to partners, funders and stakeholders consistent with the program design and organization values.
Possess a strong understanding of workforce development program content, the industry landscape and be able to communicate the organization’s positioning effectively, specifically around workforce programming.
Use strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders related to the growth and success of the program.
Convene and facilitate regular meetings and site visits with partners to assess progress, identify challenges and determine solutions to address them productively.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in business and employer development, including work at worksites; providing career coaching and counseling, and working in the field of youth workforce development.
Prior knowledge of sector‑based work strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, counseling, public policy or related fields required.
Experience with capturing, logging and interpreting data is required; excellent analytical thinking, judgment and decision‑making skills.
Proven ability to prioritize and execute deliverables efficiently and timely with minimum supervision.
Ability to travel throughout New York City.
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