Description

Employer and Outreach Specialist – Job Readiness Program
Position Summary
Proactive Community Services (PCS) is seeking an energetic and relationship-driven Employer and Outreach Coordinator to strengthen and expand our Job Readiness Program. This position bridges two vital areas — employer engagement and participant empowerment. The Coordinator will cultivate partnerships with local employers, workforce agencies, and training institutions to create sustainable employment pipelines for job seekers while supporting participants as they prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce.

The ideal candidate is a connector — someone who thrives on building relationships, matching talent with opportunity, and helping individuals transform their lives through meaningful employment.

Key Responsibilities
1. Employer & Partnership Development
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with local and regional employers, workforce agencies, trade unions, and training providers.
- Conduct outreach to businesses to identify hiring needs, internship opportunities, and workforce gaps aligned with participant skill sets.
- Host employer roundtables, hiring events, and job fairs to connect PCS participants directly with potential employers.
- Promote PCS as a trusted employment partner by highlighting participant success stories and program outcomes.

2. Participant Preparation & Support
- Work with participants to assess strengths, identify employment goals, and develop individualized job readiness or placement plans.
- Provide one-on-one coaching, mock interviews, and resume reviews to build confidence and employability.
- Conduct workshops on workforce professionalism, communication, problem-solving, and digital literacy.
- Connect participants with training programs or certifications that align with employer demand.

3. Program Coordination & Outreach
- Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to recruit participants and ensure referral follow-through.
- Manage program logistics — including employer meetings, training sessions, and outreach schedules.
- Represent PCS at community events, business councils, and workforce development coalitions to expand employer visibility and community awareness.
- Coordinate with communications staff to promote job readiness success stories and partnership highlights.

4. Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Maintain accurate employer and participant engagement records in the PCS data system.
- Track participant outcomes, job placements, and retention rates; prepare monthly reports for management and funders.
- Evaluate outreach effectiveness and make recommendations for program improvements.

Requirements

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in workforce development, employer relations, or community outreach.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with employers and community stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of workforce trends, hiring practices, and job readiness programming.
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data tracking systems.
- A commitment to PCS’s mission of empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and economic stability.