Job Developer

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities! We provide: Competitive wages for high performance

• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition
  
  
  

reimbursement

• Guided Professional Development Plans
• Summer Fridays
• Weekly Wellness Sessions
• Medical/Vision/ Dental
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Picnics
• Volunteer Experiences
• Access to Free Financial Counseling
  
  
  

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Green teams.

General Description

The Job Developer is responsible for sourcing job opportunities and matching them with job seekers. This role involves building relationships with employers, understanding their hiring needs, and effectively placing qualified candidates into suitable positions.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage with local employers to understand their hiring needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers to source job openings.
• Conduct employer site visits and participate in industry networking events.
• Research and identify job opportunities across various industries.
• Maintain up-to-date information on employer contacts, available job openings and job requirements, job placements and employer contacts.
• Present suitable candidates to employers and coordinate interview processes.
• Provide pre-employment counseling and support to prepare clients for job placements.
• Develop marketing materials, such as candidate portfolios, to highlight job seekers' qualifications.
• Advocate for clients by highlighting their strengths and addressing any potential concerns employers may have.
• Work closely with career advisors and other staff to understand job seekers' profiles and placement needs.
• Participate in job fairs, employer panels, and community events to network and source job leads.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on job development activities and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all program work activity guidelines and requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends, labor market information, and best practices in job development.
• Support job seekers in identifying and applying for job openings.
• Connect job seekers with job fairs, employer recruiting events, and networking opportunities.
• Utilize job search platforms and resources to match job seekers with potential job opportunities.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in job development, employer engagement, or recruitment.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to match job seekers with suitable job opportunities effectively.
• Arrange job shadowing, internships, and work experience opportunities.
  
  
  

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Sales and marketing skills to promote job seekers to employers.
• Negotiation skills to secure favorable job placements.
• Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by job seekers.
• Problem-solving skills to address potential barriers to employment.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple job openings and placements simultaneously.
  
  
  

About Us:

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

• Grant Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer