Employer Engagement Specialist

Employer Engagement Specialist
Junior Achievement of South Florida
Full-time: 8:30 5:00 pm, Monday Friday, Flexible hours
Location: Hybrid - Coconut Creek, FL 33066, work from home and visiting businesses.
Pay rate: $50k Annual Salary, based on skills and experience.

Junior Achievement of South Florida empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only to our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.
What is in it for you:

• Professional development assistance
• Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, DDA
• 403(B) with matching
• Paid time off, sick, and Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedule
• Bonus Pay

Summary:
Junior Achievement of South Florida prepares high school students for their professional career through intensive work readiness programs. The Employer Engagement Specialist will identify, recruit, manage, and retain relationships with businesses to employ students as interns. This position reports to the Senior Youth Employment Program Manager and is part of the Workforce Development team which manages multiple high school programs and events each year. The Employer Engagement Specialist is a salaried position and requires a flexible work schedule as the position may require early mornings and/or evenings and occasional weekends as they work to network and engage with business partners.

What you will do:

• Identify and recruit potential employers: Research and identify local businesses interested in hosting high school interns based on industry demand and student interests.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers: Build strong relationships with businesses through networking, regular communication, and personalized outreach. This includes activities such as proactively participate in relevant networking groups to create and foster connections, share insights, and stay abreast of industry trends.
• Manage the internship application and placement process: Coordinate the internship selection process, including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and matching students with suitable placements.
• Provide ongoing support to employers and interns: Offer guidance and resources to employers throughout the internship period and address any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Monitor and evaluate the program's effectiveness: Collect data, track key performance indicators, and prepare reports to assess the program's success and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices: Attend relevant industry events and conferences, and network with other professionals to stay current on best practices in internship program management.
• Assist in the direction and/or creation of compelling marketing materials to attract employers.
• Help prepare and support students before, during and after their internship experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, education, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in sales, recruitment, or a related field
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and CRM software
• Passion for education and workforce development
• Knowledge of the local business community and labor market
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, occasionally reach, bend, lift, climb, and lift 25 pounds.

Who we are:
Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only to our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.
JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.
Employee-created Organizational Values:
1. Drive and embrace change.
2. Own your actions.
3. Be bold, innovative and creative.
4. Deliver the WOW.
5. Do it with passion.
6. Celebrate uniqueness.
7. Commit to growth.
8. Bring fun and energy.
9. Build awesome relationships.
10. Be true, be you.
Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal governments E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.