Business Engagement Specialist

Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain - Sandpoint, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Sandpoint, ID

Social Assistance

About the position

The Business Engagement Specialist at Easterseals-Goodwill plays a crucial role in empowering seniors to improve their economic self-sufficiency through employment opportunities. This position focuses on recruiting participants, building relationships with local businesses, and providing coaching and support to help seniors develop the skills necessary for successful employment. The specialist will work collaboratively with a team of employment specialists to ensure participants are equipped with the tools they need to thrive in the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and maintain current labor market and business data to provide information to participants seeking advice on employment opportunities.
• Keep participants and employment specialists informed of current employment opportunities in the community by monitoring job openings through job service, newspapers, and various internet job posting search engines.
• Develop and continue relationships with employers, community organizations, and leaders to assist participants in gaining and/or maintaining employment.
• Organize, develop, and present job readiness classes 'Job Club' to meet the employment needs of participants.
• Facilitate weekly training in appropriate job skills topics, which may include on-the-job experiences and culturally appropriate skills training for minorities.
• Develop, organize, and maintain community service assignments for participants to build their current skill level in accordance with the Individual Employment Plan.

Requirements

• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to effectively handle competing priorities
• Creativity and belief in the mission of ESGW
• Experience in coaching and mentoring individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with seniors
• Knowledge of local labor market trends
• Familiarity with job readiness training programs

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community
• Collaborative work environment
• Professional development opportunities