Step Up Foundations Employer Engagement Manager at Project for Pride in Living

About PPLProject for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing employment and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.Job SummaryThe City of Minneapoliss Step Up Program connects Minneapolis young people (ages 14-21) with Twin Cities employers through paid internships that build careers and lead to a stronger workforce. Since 2003 Step Up has created over 34000 high-quality internship opportunities. Step Up builds hope for the future by investing in the young people who will power our communities for decades to come. It expands horizons bolsters resumes and connects youth to the places and people who will help them get where they want to be.The Step Up Employer Engagement Manager provides strategic leadership for all employer-facing activities within the Step Up program. This role is responsible for recruiting developing and managing employer partnerships that result in high-quality internships apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities for Minneapolis youth within Step Up Foundations.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead the annual employer recruitment and retention strategy establishing goals for 600800 internship positions per program year within Step Up FoundationsDevelop and sustain partnerships with private public and nonprofit employersCollaborate with leadership and City of Minneapolis Employment & Training staffWork with communications and marketing staff to design outreach campaigns employer toolkits and recognition eventsConduct outreach information sessionsAttend ongoing Step Up partnership meetings throughout the internship cycleIdentify new employer partners and launch sector-based initiatives that connect youth to high-demand industriesFacilitate and coordinate with Youth Services Manager to support in person Professional Development daysStaff Supervision and LeadershipSupervise Step Up Coordinators and seasonal staff supporting youth intake training and placementProvide regular coaching performance feedback and professional development opportunitiesMinimum RequirementsMinimum of 5 years of experience in employer engagement workforce development business development or partnership managementDemonstrated success in building partnerships with private public and nonprofit organizationsStrong ability to analyze labor market trends and align program goals with workforce demandProven experience managing multiple projects supervising staff and meeting placement or contract goalsExperience with data management systems (CRM platforms Launchpad or similarPreferred KnowledgeExperience negotiating contracts or managing employer-funded initiativesKnowledge of internship apprenticeship and career pathway modelsFamiliarity with City of Minneapolis or state workforce systems (e.g. WF1)Budget and grant management experienceEducation and ExperienceBachelors degree in business workforce development public administration or related field requiredMasters degree (MBA MPA or related) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experienceOR an equivalent combination of education training and experienceSalary/Hours: Full Time/Exempt:$61000-$70000/annually Exempt. DOQBenefits:Health & Dental InsuranceEmployer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability & Life InsurancePaid Parental LeaveHSA or FSA OptionsPTO & Paid Holidays403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchSummer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day-Labor Day)Meaningful work that impacts livesProject forPride in Living Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Required Experience:Manager 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 Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 70000 - 70000