The City of Baltimore's Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED) needs to provide full marketing services to employers and employability services to youth participating in the YouthWorks Private Sector and Career Connections programs to enhance the local economy and create equitable workforce opportunities.
Requirements
- Proficiency in various virtual communications platforms such as Webex, Zoom, Google Meets, and Microsoft Teams.
- Must be computer literate and familiar with word processing, spreadsheet, or database applications (i.e., MS Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to make persuasive presentations and to produce accurate, detailed, and well-documented proposals.
- Ability to interpret, apply, and explain Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing MOED programs.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel selection as it is practiced in the public and private sectors.
- Knowledge of the purpose, functions, and scope of MOED policies and procedures.
- Prior inside or outside sales experience is desired and a plus to be successful in this role.
Responsibilities
- Markets YouthWorks Private Sector programs to employers and develops jobs for in and out-of-school youth served by youth services in both a virtual and in-person setting as applicable.
- Reviews employer applications and registrations with employers and approves applications based on required criteria (i.e., budget for payroll, worksite safety, signed MOU)
- Commute to worksite partner locations to conduct site visits to ensure the work environment is safe and compliant with youth employment.
- Contacts the applicable number of employers either in-person or virtually, as applicable, to attain at least (5) new employers per week for the YouthWorks Private Sector program.
- Collaborates with Job Coaches to arrange job interviews for qualified youth, as well as refers youth to customized training or other appropriate employment activities.
- Coordinates and facilitates employer activities (i.e., Job fairs, mass recruitment sessions, job-specific pre-screening workshops, networking events).
- Assist in the delivery, preparation, and coordination of YouthWorks Private Sector job readiness and YouthWorks Academy workshops with the youth, either virtually or in-person.
Other
- Have completed two years of college at an accredited college or university.
- Have four years of sales experience or experience in employment, training, or related fields, which require a high degree of marketing the program or services.
- Ability to pass a mandatory criminal background check
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle to travel to partnering worksites and organizations
- Must be willing to use personal vehicle for the completion of assigned duties daily as needed.
