Employment Specialist at CUNY’s Cannabis Workforce and Business Development Training Program in New York New York

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EMPLOYER NAME:

• CUNY BMCC

JOB POSITION TITLE:

• Employment Specialist at CUNY’s Cannabis Workforce and Business Development Training Program in New York New York

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct market research for job leads; locate jobs for participants who have successfully completed training programs; match employer job demands with trained skilled students who will fit requirements; collect and track data.
• Participate in Outreach Efforts, Job Fairs, Advisory Board Meetings, Industry Panel discussions, etc.
• Research, identify, engage, and negotiate with sector-based employers hiring for paid and non-paid internships, entry-level and mid-level positions.
• Understand Allied Health and I.T. labor and market demands, by researching industry trends using various sites: Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Indeed, Career Builder, and attending industry forums, etc.
• Conducts Allied Health and I.T. job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of Workforce Development and BMCC’s ACE
• Facilitate Job Readiness Workshops: Career Success Classes to help students improve their soft skills, how to fill out online applications, resume writing, interview preparation, building their brand through social media, job retention skills while developing professional attitudes.
• Maintains and develops personal contacts with employers in the allied health, technology, professional business sectors to promote BMCC students for externship and job placement opportunities.
• Build employer job bank.
• Work to secure industry partnerships with signed MOUs.
• Coordinate the interview process with students and potential employer site for internship and job placement.
• Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs.
• Initiate cold calls to potential employers; anticipate the benefits and employment services provided by programs to employers, including employer’s special needs.
• Conducts at least six employer contacts each week to learn about businesses and employer needs, to talk about specific clients who are looking for work, and/or to talk about employer services offered by ACE program.
• Develops an individual employment plan with the client and with input from the social worker and other co-members. Incorporates information about the person’s culture (as defined by each client) that is related to work and school.
• Updates the employment plan quarterly or when there is a change in employment or education.
• Assist participants in preparing job search portfolio; provide job search.
• Collect industry-ready resumes to market the student for internship/job placement opportunities. Work closely with participants to improve job performance and gain necessary job skills or review other employment options.
• Maintain contact with employers during the participants’ employment and report results to appropriate staff.
• Distribute and collect Student/Preceptor evaluations.
• Conduct evaluation of site locations.
• Track participant activity and progress data.
• Helps clients find competitive employment that is consistent with their vocational goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least four years of work experience is required; or master’s degree in public administration/policy, education, or related discipline is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Cultural competence and experience working with diverse population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to conduct instructor lead virtual workshops.
• Must be a team player and be able to work with various faculty and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Must have initiative, be a self-starter, and have strong analytical skills.
• Ability to travel to BMCC Upper Manhattan location – CUNY In The Heights W.213 & Broadway.
• Schedule flexibility: able to work in-person 3 days a week and work remotely the remainder of the schedule, subject to change. Occasionally support evening and weekend program events.

Estimated Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 per year based on qualifications.

PAY WAGE or SALARY:

• $60000.00 / Year

JOB LOCATION STATES:

• Cannabis Job in New York

JOB LOCATION CITIES:

• Cannabis Job in New York New York

JOB CATEGORIES:

• Human Resources Job in Cannabis
• Other Job in Cannabis
• Outreach Job in Cannabis

JOB EMPLOYMENT TYPES:

• Full-time Job in Cannabis

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.