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Employer Engagement & Job Placement Specialist

Help launch construction careers that change lives! The Andromeda Community Initiative (ACI) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, certification, and hands-on workforce training to prepare individuals for successful careers in the construction industry. We are seeking an Employer Engagement & Job Placement Specialist (Job Developer) to connect ACI graduates with hiring employers across New York's construction and energy sectors. This role bridges the gap between our job-ready graduates and contractors seeking dependable talent. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven professional who thrives at building employer partnerships, understanding workforce needs, and helping individuals transition successfully into meaningful careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers in the construction, energy efficiency, and buildings operations/maintenance arena.
• Meet regularly with ACI students to assess job readiness and match them with the right employment opportunities.
• Conduct employer outreach through calls, events, and site visits to expand ACI's network of hiring partners.
• Coordinate job fairs and recruitment events to connect employers with skilled program graduates.
• Support participants through resume reviews/modifications, interview coaching, and mock interviews.
• Enter case notes and track placement metrics in a timely manner to document client progress and organization progress and drive ongoing quality management.
• Collaborate with social service and training teams to ensure ongoing support for jobseekers post-placement.
• Work collaboratively with team members to insure organization-wide placement goals, presently at 80-85% of graduates.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to engage employers and match candidates effectively to open roles.
• Experience in business development, employer engagement, workforce development and/or business to business sales (construction industry strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of DOB and OSHA certification processes.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and green construction standards preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to follow-through.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience considered.

Why Join ACI? At ACI, we don't just train workers we transform lives. You'll be part of a passionate team that helps people gain skills, overcome barriers, and secure lasting employment in a growing sector that supports sustainability and community development. Join us and help build stronger futures, one career at a time.

Compensation: $64,000 - $68,000

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