Job Developer/BSR - YEP

Job Description:

Salary:

$45,000

Scope of Position:

Build business relationships for job placement with local area employers aligned with the St Louis City/SLATE industry sectors. This includes working with the recruitment team to support and assist job seekers and employers. Essential Functions -

Employer Focus:

• Contact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetings
• Introduce employers to SLATE Center services and available training programs during initial employer visit
• Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services
• Act as an ambassador and concierge to the business community, developing and maintaining relationships with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development and other business-oriented groups
• Develop and distribute electronic/paper outreach materials in collaboration with SLATE Center partners, according to SLWDB policies
• Generate new and recurring job openings, including those generated by serving the incumbent workforce
• Train employers to use the job order system and explain how to input job orders
• Enter all employer information and employer contacts into appropriate systems and monitor employer activities
• Provide target estimates on goals and periodic progress reports
• Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as required
• Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Post and maintain job orders in the system, enter employer services and open new business folders
• Assist and set up recurrent job fairs
• Attend job fairs, networking events, and community outreach activities.

Essential Functions -

Participant Focus:

• Assess job seekers' skills, qualifications, and career goals.
• Match candidates with suitable job openings based on skills and preferences.
• Assist job seekers with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Conduct mock interviews and workshops to improve job seekers' employability skills
• Create, generate and submit job orders

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document contacts
• Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and job seekers.
• Ability to make presentations to large groups of people
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Sales or marketing experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Driver's License is required EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect. Why We Do What We Do At EDSI
• We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles
• We believe in seeing through other people's eyes
• We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives
• We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow
• We believe in living our professional lives in service to others EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.

) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.