Business Services Professional

Overview:
Salary $(phone number removed) year

Scope of Position: 

The Business Services Professional will identify and contact prospective employers. This position will solicit employment openings in order to build an active job bank, act as a liaison between local employers and program participants, and identify job-related responsibilities and tasks through job analysis.

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:

Establish working relationships with local employers and interact with personnel and/or manager responsible for the hiring of new employees

Solicit job openings from employers and organize detailed job descriptions for job bank

Review participant employment skills and match with active positions in the job bank

Record job responsibilities and task data in the project database

Enter all employer data and position descriptions in the job bank

Listen, ask effective questions, and document responses

Network with area business organizations

Assist with workshop activities as needed

Other opportunities as available

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

Must have 1-3 years of sales or business experience

Must have excellent communication and teamwork skills

Should have skills and experience in providing career development assistance

Should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Must have notable experience in a team-oriented environment

Bachelor's Degree in business, education, human resources, or related area is preferred

Valid Driver’s License and an automobile are required

Should be able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude

Experience or knowledge of human or social services is a plus