Business and Employment Developer
LOS ANGELES, CAPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Coalition for Responsible Community Development
Job overview
The Business and Employment Developer role focuses on assisting vulnerable adult jobseekers to develop job readiness skills and secure living-wage employment while strengthening local workforce sectors through employer partnerships.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing job readiness training, job placement, follow-up services for one year post-placement, cultivating employer relationships, maintaining accurate data and reporting, coordinating with internal and external partners, and supporting strategic planning.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $50,000-$60,000 annually with benefits including 14 paid holidays, dental, vision, medical insurance with employer contributions, 401k with matching, educational savings plan, flexible spending account, disability insurance, life insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance discounts, and a generous work/life balance.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or four years related experience, 2-4 years in job development or staffing, proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking, strong organizational skills, ability to work with vulnerable populations, and reliable transportation; preferred qualifications include staffing experience, WorkSource Center experience, bilingual Spanish/English, and membership in target populations.
Career development
Offers on-demand training memberships to support professional growth and development.
Work environment and culture
The organization values a positive work environment, professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and upholds a mission focused on community development and equal opportunity.
Company information
Coalition for Responsible Community Development is a nonprofit focused on workforce development and community support, with a strategic 5-year plan guiding its efforts.
Team overview
The developer works under the Business & Employment Manager and collaborates with a staff team, key partners, and employers to deliver integrated services.
Unique job features
The role includes working with vulnerable populations, using integrated service delivery models, and engaging in community and employer networks to enhance job placement outcomes.
Company overview
The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) is a nonprofit organization focused on community development in South Los Angeles. They aim to improve the quality of life for residents by providing affordable housing, education, and workforce development programs. CRCD generates revenue through grants, donations, and partnerships with government agencies and private entities. Established in 2005, the organization has played a pivotal role in revitalizing the area, addressing issues like homelessness and youth unemployment.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in job development, staffing, or business services, especially with vulnerable populations like veterans, disabled, re-entry, and homeless individuals, aligning with Coalition for Responsible Community Development's mission.
Emphasize skills in job-readiness training, employer relationship cultivation, data tracking/reporting (e.g., Salesforce, CalJOBS), and your ability to manage large caseloads while meeting grant outcomes as outlined in the job description.
Apply through multiple channels including the Coalition for Responsible Community Development's official website, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility for this Business and Employment Developer role.
Connect with current employees in the Workforce Development Department or related divisions at Coalition for Responsible Community Development on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on their recent community engagement projects or asking about their experience working with vulnerable jobseekers to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key phrases from the job description like 'job-readiness skills,' 'employer partnerships,' 'grant outcomes,' 'data tracking,' 'Integrated Service Delivery model,' and 'vulnerable populations' to improve screening success.
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