Job Title: Employment Development Specialist

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Line of Business: Workforce Services

Pay Range: $20-24/hour 

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 35 Hour Work Week

Type of Hire: Temp to Hire

*This position does require occasional local travel*

Job Duties

• Develops and disseminates information about WorkSource Center services.
•  Coordinates all outreach and marketing activities to the community.
•  Develop informational materials on employer issues of interest, including tax incentives, labor laws, skills available in the local labor market, training opportunities for incumbent workers, entrepreneurial training, etc.
•  Enlist cooperation of community leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the community. Responsible for maintaining high standards of confidentiality, including information relating to customers, employees and/or contacts of the Company
•  Flexible when unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing needs or other situations occur. Perform other duties as assigned.
•  Responsible for establishing professional relationships with employers, developing standing job bank of employers, providing job leads, coordinating and conducting monthly job fairs for customers and program reporting.
• Assist Employment Service Specialists with case management
• Meet with candidates and assist with career services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent related experience.
•  Knowledgeable of business, community and current economic environment.
•  Knowledge of effective marketing and community outreach techniques and strategies.
•  Strong interpersonal skills and writing abilities.
•  Strong organizational/administrative skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with people from diverse cultures and customs.
•  Knowledge of computer software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
•  Ability to plan and organize workflow.
• Valid Drivers License and Reliable form of transportation

Level One Personnel is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.