Employer & Community Engagement Professional

Job Description

Summary: The Employer & Community Engagement Professional will collaborate with businesses and employers in the communities that JOG serves to develop and maintain partnerships while identifying quality employment opportunities for participants.

Essential Functions:

• Network with potential employers by utilizing established partnerships, community resources, and previous work program participation.
• Creatively market, develop, and coordinate paid and unpaid work-based learning experiences for JOG participants.
• Development and connection to Community Based Organizations and/or Resources that can provide resources to our clients.
• Partner with Coordinators to determine work-ready students and prepare them to enter the workforce through weekly and monthly updates using work-readiness forms.
• Partner with Specialists to determine the appropriate career pathway opportunity for candidates.
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Standard work week is M-F 8:00a-4:30p – flexible times when needed for work-related events.
• Flexible work location - Local, daytime travel is occasionally required within a four-county radius.
• Communicate JOG core values and commitment to education and community development.
• Network Marketing and Recruiting experience preferred.
  
  

Educational Requirements:

Associate’s degree or 4 years of related experience.

Preferred training or experience in the following areas: Recruiting, Community Engagement/Development, Sales, and Project Management.

Skills Requirements:

• Exemplary people skills and ability to work cooperatively and in a supportive manner within a team and culturally diverse populations.
• Initiative-taking, outgoing, and able to meet and communicate with business professionals.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online database management systems.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently
  
  

Company Description

The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes: The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes:

• 92% of students graduated high school (JAG Standard 90%)
• 80% of students secured job placement (JAG Standard 60%)
• 79% of students obtained full-time jobs (JAG Standard 60%)
• 82% of students experienced positive outcomes (JAG Standard 75%)
• 42% are in further education (all post-secondary, credential/certificate, apprenticeship (JAG Standard 35%)
• 97% Connectivity rate, percent of participants JOG is able to contact post successful exit (JAG Standard 95%)
  
  

The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes: The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes: * 92% of students graduated high school (JAG Standard 90%) * 80% of students secured job placement (JAG Standard 60%) * 79% of students obtained full-time jobs (JAG Standard 60%) * 82% of students experienced positive outcomes (JAG Standard 75%) * 42% are in further education (all post-secondary, credential/certificate, apprenticeship (JAG Standard 35%) * 97% Connectivity rate, percent of participants JOG is able to contact post successful exit (JAG Standard 95%)