Non-Profit Business Development Manager (Recruiter)

Alliance for Community Empowerment•Woodland Hills, CA

13h

About The Position

The Business Development Manager at the Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) serves as a bridge between employer partners and the communities ACE supports. This externally facing role builds relationships with local, regional, and national employers to develop employment and internship opportunities for ACE participants. The manager designs and executes employer engagement strategies, supports employment pathways, and collaborates with employers, community stakeholders, and ACE teams. The position calls for a proactive, equity-minded professional with workforce development knowledge, familiarity with high-growth industries, and the ability to address employer needs while recognizing the strengths and circumstances of underserved and justice-involved job seekers. The role includes recruiting and maintaining employer partnerships, supporting ACE’s Employer Advisory Council, offering work-readiness workshops, organizing participant employment exposure activities, developing workforce partnerships with government entities and community-based organizations, and tracking engagement and employment outcomes. Availability outside standard business hours is required with advance notice. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, or a relevant field, plus 2 years of experience in sales, recruiting, partnership management, or workforce development; alternatively, an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse sectors and community stakeholders.
Demonstrated existing employer contacts across high-growth industries.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
In-depth understanding of workforce development practices, especially for underserved and justice-involved populations.
Familiarity with high-growth industries and emerging labor market trends.
Familiarity with common parole and probation conditions, including curfews, travel restrictions, and reporting requirements.
Sensitivity to participants’ community, cultural, and personal dignity, with the ability to engage, assess, and plan services for populations typical of ACE programs.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and professional standards when interacting with participants and families.
Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, with attention to detail and outcomes.
Familiarity with accurate record keeping, including timely charting, notation formats, content limitations, and confidentiality practices.
General proficiency navigating and using technology.
Current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record, adequate auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle available for work purposes.
Must submit to a Department of Justice criminal background check.
Initial TB employment clearance is required.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, computer work, lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, stretching, climbing, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

Build, recruit, and maintain employer partnerships to secure employment and internship opportunities for ACE participants.
Develop targeted employer engagement strategies that match participant skills with employer needs and foster long-term collaboration.
Coordinate feedback with employers and participants to evaluate placement success and support continuous improvement.
Develop and manage a resource database of employer contacts, job opportunities, and industry connections.
Conduct Fair Chance employer outreach and educate employers about background-check policies, EEOC guidance, and Fair Chance hiring practices.
Recruit and engage employment leaders for ACE’s Employer Advisory Council, ensuring representation from key industry sectors.
Work with Employer Advisory Council members to gather information about industry trends and workforce demands for ACE programming.
Offer work-readiness workshops, including resume building, interview techniques, and industry-specific skill development.
Coordinate with ACE program teams to align workshops with participant needs and career pathways.
Organize and lead participant excursions to job fairs, work expos, and employer sites.
Identify and cultivate relationships with potential workforce partners, including government entities and community-based organizations.
Work with ACE program and executive teams to communicate partnership benefits and expand the workforce development network.
Track and report employer engagement metrics, placement rates, and retention outcomes.
Maintain availability for work outside standard business hours, with advance notice, to support participant programming and program initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance at no cost to the employee, beginning after 60–90 days depending on start date; coverage is effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
Vision insurance at no cost to the employee, beginning after 60–90 days depending on start date; coverage is effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
Dental insurance at no cost to the employee, beginning after 60–90 days depending on start date; coverage is effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
Retirement plan with employer contributions equal to 2% of annual salary.
$100,000 life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Short- and long-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee.
Accrued vacation: approximately 10 days (80 hours) annually during the first 2 years, approximately 15 days (120 hours) annually after 2–4 years, and approximately 20 days (160 hours) annually after 5 or more years.
Up to 6 sick days per year, eligible for use after 60 days.
15 paid holidays selected by ACE.

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