MACNY - Workforce Development Specialist

MACNY's Job Board • Syracuse, NY

108d • $60,500 - $60,500

About The Position

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks an energetic individual to serve as a Workforce Development Specialist. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services and Workforce Development, the Workforce Development Specialist’s primary focus will be on Direct Entry pre-apprenticeship programs primarily in Onondaga, Cayuga, and Oswego counties. The Workforce Development Specialist will engage businesses, educators and community partners to provide resources, training solutions and technical assistance for workforce challenges, specifically to support Registered Apprenticeship program pathways. The ideal candidate possesses strong personal and organizational skills along with an interest in recruiting and business outreach.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving program objectives and continuously improving program outcomes.
• Ability to identify challenges and find effective solutions to overcome them, whether related to program logistics or participant needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, sharing insights and supporting colleagues in achieving shared goals.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including educators, industry partners, businesses, and community organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate program schedules, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to think creatively when collaborating with partners to design and implement effective pre-apprenticeship solutions.
• Comfort with using software tools for scheduling, reporting, data management, and communication (e.g., Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and data analysis tools).
• Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting for program activities and participant progress.
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, such as businesses and educational institutions, to promote the program and secure employer participation.
• Ability to clearly communicate program details, benefits, and expectations to participants, business partners, and other stakeholders in English.
• Comfortable leading in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, and meetings.
• Ability to effectively promote the program’s benefits to employers and other partners, encouraging their participation in workforce development efforts.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of handling various responsibilities simultaneously, such as program coordination, business development, and reporting.
• Familiarity with platforms that track program progress, participant learning, and employer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Pre-Apprenticeship team to support programming in coordination with education and industry partners to provide career preparation and job placement for program participants.
• Serve on pre-apprenticeship advisory committees as required.
• Collaborate with partners to establish program calendars and coordinate employer participation in programming.
• Recruit, interview, & enroll participants into Direct Entry pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Maintain accurate program documentation for reporting purposes.
• Act as a liaison on MACNY services and program offerings to participants, businesses, educators, and community partners.
• Perform work as a team member on multiple programs and grants including, but not limited to, data collection and providing grant program activity reports as required.
• Write or contribute to monthly reports and articles.
• Maintain relationships with businesses, educators, and community partners to promote the benefits of MACNY’s workforce development initiatives and MACNY’s Membership offerings.
• Collaborate on efforts, including prospecting, and presentations to secure new outreach and employer connections.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and subject matter experts to advance the work of our talent development programs.
• Work with businesses to identify and solve skill gaps utilizing MACNY’s talent development solutions.
• Attend job fairs, conferences and other events.
• Facilitate in-person and web-based presentations and trainings.
• Provide technical assistance to key stakeholders on the project.
• Assist with program delivery to meet monthly, quarterly and yearly goals.
• Assist in the facilitation of meetings with partner organizations.
• Document program activities and outcomes in database systems with accuracy on a timely basis.
• Contribute to the development and timely submission of grant reporting requirements.
• Report monthly on project deliverables to ensure alignment with project scope of work.
• Participate in planning and strategy meetings to design project deliverables and yearly project workplans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary plus full benefit package including health, dental, life and disability plans.
• Employer contribution to 401k.
• Hybrid remote schedule after satisfactory 90-day review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED