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Position: Workforce Development Specialist
Company: Livingston Associates
Department: Workforce Development and Outreach
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Day
Salary: $55,000-$65,000 per year

Summary: The Workforce Development Specialist will perform outreach and recruiting for our clients in the construction industry. This role will recommend placement of candidates by using traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as partnering with the community to develop new, creative recruiting methods. This role is responsible for finding candidates for internal and external clients.

Essential Functions:

• Screens applicants, checks references, and selects and submits qualified candidates for review

• Acts as liaison between the candidate and the Workforce Development Consultants or hiring managers to ensure constant communication

• Maintains understanding of all open positions

• Proactively and consistently seeking passive candidates to engage interest in active clients

• Maintains and updates statuses using applicant tracking systems

• Develops and/or maintains written job descriptions for each position as needed

• Manages job posting and advertisement processes

• Markets open positions and company events on LinkedIn, emails and other marketing strategies that align with internal and external client needs

• Schedules and participates in interviews

• Attends various events related to workforce development and outreach

• Provides administrative support related to HR and Workforce Development functions

• Assists with planning and execution of special events

• Assists with coordinating workforce development efforts

• Accomplishes all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested

Education and Experience: :

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred

• Minimum one year of office experience highly preferred

• Construction industry knowledge preferred

• Recruiting experience is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: :

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in an office setting

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Comfortable speaking to different size audiences

• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks

• Proficiency in using a computer, keyboard, and mouse

• Good eyesight and manual dexterity for precise and accurate work on a computer

• Capability to lift and carry office supplies or materials as needed (up to a specified weight)

• Comfort with repetitive tasks such as typing, data entry, and using office equipment

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with team members and clients

• Adaptability to changing tasks, priorities, and work environments

Livingston Associate's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in equal opportunity for all and are committed to ensuring all individuals have equal opportunity relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement and are based solely on merit, without regard to all legally protected classes, including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history) or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Livingston Associate's is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so that an individual can perform job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact Lauren Battaglia, Director of Human Resources at lbattaglia@livingstonassociates.com