Regional Coordinator-Columbus

Georgia Department of Revenue•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Workforce Development leads WorkSource Georgia and administers federal workforce development programs that connect talent to opportunity. The Regional Coordinator supports local and regional businesses in high-demand industries by developing talent pipelines to recruit, hire, and retain Georgia’s workforce. The role assists existing and new Georgia businesses with workforce expansion to promote job creation and economic growth in the region. The position requires residence in the region or willingness to relocate there at personal expense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related work experience, or an associate’s degree in a related field and four years of related work experience.
Must reside in the region or be willing to relocate to the region at personal expense.
Time and task management skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs.
Organizational skills.
Project management skills.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal relations and customer service skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Must submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
Must provide identification and verify eligibility to work before employment.
Male U.S. citizens and male aliens living in the U.S. ages 18 through 25 must register for the military draft and present proof of Selective Service registration upon employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal workforce development programs, such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Experience in state or local economic development and/or workforce development.
Experience delivering group presentations.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Experience in sales, targeted outreach, or similar areas.
Recent experience or knowledge of local employment and training service delivery systems.
Experience working with collaborative partners.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain knowledge of WorkSource Georgia workforce recruitment programs and business services, regional labor market information, and external business and economic development resources.
Build and maintain effective relationships with local businesses and industry partners, economic development organizations, and state and local government partners.
Serve as a lead point of contact for businesses in high-demand industries seeking to recruit and hire Georgia workers.
Promote and market WorkSource Georgia services to attract new business clients and retain existing clients seeking recruitment services.
Identify and attend local and regional events, conferences, and trade shows, including exhibitor opportunities, to generate new business clients.
Coordinate services and action plans across TCSG and OWD and collaborate with internal partners to address business client needs.
Develop and deliver presentations and facilitate workshops for specific audiences.
Develop and implement regional promotional strategies to increase WorkSource Georgia’s visibility and brand awareness.
Provide direction, support, and training to assigned Business Service Recruiters.
Document activities in the internal CRM system and assist with individual and team performance reporting.
Lead and support regional and team business events, including workshops, job fairs, and hiring events.
Attend and participate in local and regional board meetings and activities.