Employer Engagement
4 days ago
Help launch construction careers that change lives
About ACI
The Andromeda Community Initiative (ACI) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, certification, and hands-on workforce training to prepare individuals for successful careers in the construction industry. Our mission is to close the skills gap and help underrepresented New Yorkers access stable, well-paying jobs in construction, green construction and buildings operations/maintenance.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Employer Engagement & Job Placement Specialist (Job Developer) to connect ACI graduates with hiring employers across New York's construction and energy sectors. This role bridges the gap between our job-ready graduates and contractors seeking dependable talent.
The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven professional who thrives at building employer partnerships, understanding workforce needs, and helping individuals transition successfully into meaningful careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers in the construction, energy efficiency, and buildings operations/maintenance arena.
- Meet regularly with ACI students to assess job readiness and match them with the right employment opportunities.
- Conduct employer outreach through calls, events, and site visits to expand ACI's network of hiring partners.
- Coordinate job fairs and recruitment events to connect employers with skilled program graduates.
- Support participants through resume reviews/modifications, interview coaching, and mock interviews.
- Enter case notes and track placement metrics in a timely manner to document client progress and organization progress and drive ongoing quality management.
- Collaborate with social service and training teams to ensure ongoing support for jobseekers post-placement.
- Work collaboratively with team members to insure organization-wide placement goals, presently at 80-85% of graduates.
- Proven ability to engage employers and match candidates effectively to open roles.
- Experience in business development, employer engagement, workforce development and/or business to business sales (construction industry strongly preferred).
- Working knowledge of DOB and OSHA certification processes.
- Familiarity with energy efficiency and green construction standards preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to follow-through.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience considered.
Why Join ACI?
At ACI, we don't just train workers - we transform lives. You'll be part of a passionate team that helps people gain skills, overcome barriers, and secure lasting employment in a growing sector that supports sustainability and community development.
Join us and help build stronger futures, one career at a time.
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