IM Houston is looking to increase employment placements for refugees by identifying and developing new employment opportunities and cultivating relationships with area employers interested in hiring refugees.
Requirements
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Must have knowledge of the Houston area and the Houston job market.
Responsibilities
- Develop a “marketing strategy” to target potential employers.
- Contact new companies in order to promote the hiring of refugees.
- Review relevant employment websites daily.
- Review employment periodicals on a weekly basis.
- Utilize IM’s existing network of partners and supporters to identify potential employers.
- Collect all information gathered in a database of potential employers.
- Perform data entry throughout client’s enrollments and as needed.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree is required with one year of related experience or high school diploma with 4 years of related experience.
- One year of previous experience working with refugees or previous experience working in recruiting, staffing and job placements is required.
- Must enjoy working in a diverse office environment with clients of all backgrounds and field work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bilingual in Spanish is required.
- Energetic, self-motivated team player.
- High degree of independent judgment, flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some late nights and weekends.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
- Must have current vehicle inspection sticker and vehicle registration.
