Employment Engagement Specialist at Equus

Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients comparing client qualifications with employers requirementsDevelops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidatesEstablishes and maintains active and frequent contact employersDevelops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor marketEstablishes rapport with area businesses; maintains on-going relationships with businessesWorks with businesses to identify job openings alternative work activities and training initiativesAssists employers in recruiting interviewing and hiring qualified applicantsMaintains a current listing of local job opportunitiesKeeps project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunitiesWorks with case management staff to facilitate job placementsEnlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the communityMaintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvementArranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectationsSets up job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlinesOther duties as assignedQualifications : Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years work experience in business to business sales marketing customer service staffing or recruitingExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated strong customer service skills. Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experienceFamiliarity with the communities being served with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resourcesDemonstrated knowledge of labor market trendsFriendly professional demeanorSales or staffing experience preferredBi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferredAbility to work well in teams and independentlyProficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)Ability to work well in teams and independentlyValid Drivers License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance requiredAdditional Information : All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Starting Annual Salary: $52k - $55kOffice location West LoopLocal - Chicagoland travel required for workforce events. Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Business Development,Employee Orientation,Public Health,Account Management,VersionOne,Conflict Management,Project Management,Relationship Management,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Public Speaking Experience: years Vacancy: 1