MACNY - Workforce Development Specialist- Partners for Education & Business, Inc.

MACNY's Job Board•Syracuse, NY

1d•$62,500 - $62,500•Onsite

About The Position

MACNY – The Manufacturers Association is seeking an enthusiastic connector to join our growing Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) team. This role facilitates work-based learning programming and coordinates employer engagement with students across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. The Workforce Development Specialist will serve as a liaison between industry and school partners, focusing on career exploration activities for students, work-readiness skill development, and gathering employer feedback on workforce needs. The individual will coordinate activities with youth in schools and alongside employers as part of the Talent Development team.

Requirements

Passion for cultivating various pathways to careers.
Experience and interest in working with diverse groups of individuals and students.
Mission-driven, a self-starter, a love of learning, and a creative problem solver.
Demonstrated experience in public speaking and building relationships with a variety of key stakeholders across industry sectors.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Flexibility and interest in handling multiple responsibilities and initiatives.
Passion and interest in technology and emerging markets within the Central New York and Mohawk Valley regions.
Experience working in a workforce development setting with emphasis on the K-12 space in the Mohawk Valley.
Local travel within Central New York and Mohawk Valley is required.
Must have reliable transportation for frequent community outreach and engagements.
Must have flexibility in availability to support occasional activities outside of regular business hours.
Completion of a satisfactory background check will be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital platforms, virtual events, social media, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.

Responsibilities

Works closely with key partners, including schools, employers, and community organizations to bridge the gap between education and workforce needs.
Engages and cultivates partnerships to address the needs of both students and employers through work-based learning experiences, with an emphasis on career exploration programming for high school students.
Develops and supports programming in coordination with the PEB team and school staff to provide students with career exploration and preparation, delivering content relevant to students’ stage of development.
Collaborates with school partners to establish work-based learning calendars.
Serves on P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) and early college high school steering committees as required.
Serves as a connector to other PEB-led initiatives, industry opportunities for students, and STEM engagement events.
Represents PEB and MACNY programs to employers and educators to increase awareness within the region, enhancing and developing new relationships for work-based learning.
Builds support of PEB initiatives for engagement opportunities, new volunteers, company involvement, and financial investment.
Educates and engages employers in the benefits of engaging their future workforce.
Coordinates employer participation in PEB-led events and work-based learning activities.
Communicates with employers to maintain a working understanding of industry and company needs.
Authors newsletter, magazine, and digital content as requested.
Participates and assists in the planning of PEB and MACNY events, including Manufacturing Month and the Talent Development Awards.
Maintains accurate program documentation for reporting purposes.