Placement Specialist
$65,229–$91,478 year
On-site · San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Placement Specialist for Sector Initiatives to lead and coordinate participant placement activities including internships, unsubsidized employment, OJT, and apprenticeships; build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners; track outcomes and report to funders; support hiring events, outreach collateral, and success stories with cross-functional teams; ensure participant readiness and alignment of training with employer needs; require strong relationship-building, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple programs while ensuring compliance with funding and performance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Communications, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field OR a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in workforce development, job placement, employer engagement, business services, or a related field
- Experience supporting internships, employment placements, or work-based learning programs
- Experience working with employers and external partners
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple placement activities across programs
- Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database systems
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