Marketing & Business Development Specialist

FedWriters, Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

FWI is building a team to grow quality Registered Apprenticeship programs through industry intermediaries by providing technical expertise, sector-based outreach, and program development services to employers across new, emerging, and in-demand industries on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. As a Marketing & Business Development Specialist, you will drive employer outreach, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnership development to recruit employers into Registered Apprenticeship programs and expand adoption across targeted industry sectors nationwide. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award Work Schedule and Location: Remote: This part-time remote position will work approximately 29 hours a week

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures related to sector-based outreach, RA program development, and SME support
Expertise with the Registered Apprenticeship system, including 29 CFR Part 29, scaling RA nationally, building high-quality career pathways to RA, convening stakeholders, improving processes, and developing partnership strategies
Market research skills with the ability to research and develop new opportunities to meet program objectives
Outreach skills including contacting potential sponsors, employers, and other stakeholders to establish partnerships and facilitate strategic discussions on the expansion of RA
Experience attending conferences and industry events to meet program objectives
Ability to educate existing and new stakeholders on the value of Registered Apprenticeship
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Able travel domestically as required

Responsibilities

Design and execute outreach and marketing strategies to attract employers, sponsors, and workforce partners to Registered Apprenticeship programs in targeted industries
Identify and pursue new business development opportunities that advance apprenticeship expansion goals
Build and nurture relationships with employers, industry associations, unions, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders
Plan and deliver engaging outreach sessions, informational presentations, and employer engagement events — both in-person and virtually
Support high-profile Departmental initiatives including White House-led sprints, challenges, and sector-based Accelerator campaigns
Represent the organization at national conferences and industry events to promote the value of apprenticeship
Educate prospective and existing partners on the benefits, sustainability, and return on investment of Registered Apprenticeship
Connect employers with available financial assistance and incentive funding to lower barriers to apprenticeship adoption
Collaborate with DOL to amplify national RA marketing campaigns and promotional efforts
Track all outreach activities, employer engagement, and pipeline progress in Salesforce to measure impact and inform strategy