Now Hiring! Business Development Consultant

Location: Hartford, CT

Schedule: Monday - Friday

What’s In It for You:

· Compensation: $65,000- $70,000

· 401(k), Insurance and benefits packages including Medical, Dental, and Vison

· Company paid time off and holidays offered

Who we are:

CWP is a non-profit organization that helps individuals overcome barriers and sharpen skills needed to succeed in future employment. We assist with a wide range of programs for both youth and adults to develop sustainable career paths as they enter the workforce. We champion 7 core values that drive our operation to success: Support, Creativity, Diversity, Positivity, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust.

Job Summary: CWP is currently looking for a Business Development Consultant with experience in the Manufacturing sector to join our business engagement team the Hartford, CT office. If you are looking to join a great team whose goal is to make a difference in the lives of people and have a background in the manufacturing, are a detail oriented, self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced high-volume environment, then this is the place for you! Apply Today!

What you will do:

· Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with manufacturing sector stakeholders including employers, training providers, and industry associations, facilitating access to workforce programs and resources.

· Introduce employers to the workforce development system in North-Central Connecticut and create business service plans to support their hiring and training priorities.

· Implement business services including recruitment events, on-the-job training (OJT), incumbent worker training (IWT), subsidized employment, and job placement activities as

needed to support CWP IT initiatives.

· Develop job leads that match participant qualifications, screen candidates, and make

appropriate employer referrals.

· Consult with strategy team to ensure grant applications and program designs are aligned with employer needs.

· Serve as regional subject matter expert on workforce issues in the manufacturing sector, maintaining knowledge of major employers, labor market information, career pathways, and training programs.

· Use ETO and other software to track business contacts, services, and activities.

· Provide technical assistance to staff pertaining to business and job seeker issues in manufacturing.

· Respond to grant requirements and compliance regarding timely completion of deliverables.

· Represent CWP at a variety of public forums, business and community events, and conferences.

· Work as an integral part of the Business Engagement team.

What you will need:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, counseling, education, or a manufacturing-related technical discipline.

A minimum of five years’ experience in program coordination.

Experience in, or knowledge of manufacturing industry and/or workforce development.

Relevant experience in businestchs engagement and the building of strategic partnerships.

Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills.

Experience in training and/or outreach activities.

Sales experience preffered.

Experience composing written and oral presentations and reports using both data and narrative sources.

Knowledge of workforce development system, laws, and policies. Ability to work with diverse groups.

Fast paced work environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.

Requires local travel and occasional regional/national travel.

Incumbent will be required to travel to various locations in the North Central CT region.

Must have reliable transportation, current motor vehicle driver’s license, and auto insurance.

To find out more about us, our values, and the work we do visit our website at CWP