
Houston Area Urban League
SUMMARY:
Under limited direction, establishes and maintains relationships with employers and community organizations to develop job opportunities and support continued employment for clients. Coordinates day-to-day activities such as soliciting employer interest and involvement in the employment of Workforce Development and Training participants.
PROGRAM: Workforce Development and Training
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable
Experience:
Must have Business or Job Development experience in a corporate or social service related position requiring public contact and community interaction. Sales and marketing background is a plus. Must be technically proficient.
Responsibilities:
Initiates and maintains personal contacts with business and industry representatives to set up in-person and/or virtual hiring events.
- Schedules and visits potential and existing employers to identify and develop employment opportunity for participants.
- Establish a database of corporate and non-profit job opportunities.
- Provide direct job placements and referrals for clients.
- Assist clients in identifying positions in their field of interest; assists in development of resumes, cover letters and applications; advises clients on employability skills; helps explore alternative employment options.
- Facilitate Employment Orientation and Job Readiness Trainings.
- Assist with client’s assessment, ICEP and Career Pathways.
- Collect and track job placement data; compiles data and prepares reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement efforts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Must have 3-5 years of experience working with individuals with multiple barriers to employment.
- Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of aggressive and accomplished job prospecting and honed job counseling skills.
- Preferred candidates will have at least 3 years of proven success in job placement and/or workforce development.
- Fundamental understanding of Career Pathing.
- BA degree preferred.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management.
If you have the qualification to be considered for this position, please submit your resume to:
Rommell Williams
Manager, Workforce Development and Training
rwilliams@haul.org 281-220-6031
To apply for this job email your details to rwilliams@haul.org