Who are we?

The continuing mission of the German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest/AHK USA-Chicago), a 501 (c)(6) organization headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Michigan, is to promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the Midwestern region of the United States. Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and a professional consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion. Read more about our organization at www.gaccmidwest.org

GACC Midwest is seeking a full-time Coordinator, Apprenticeship Networks , based out of our Chicago office, reporting to the Deputy Director, Apprenticeship Networks.

This position is responsible for professionally supporting companies, apprentices, and all other stakeholders of the ICATT Apprenticeship Program and supports GACC Midwest's Apprenticeship Networks team.

The position strengthens GACC Midwest's intermediary function for the ICATT (Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training) Apprenticeship Program. Find more information about GACC Midwest's Apprenticeship activities HERE

What does this role entail?

Serving as a first point of contact, the position ensures that inquiries from companies, apprentices, and all other stakeholders of the ICATT Apprenticeship Program are being taken care of. This can either be done by the position itself, or by ensuring the appropriate team members get involved. The position will also be responsible for lead generation and the initial qualification of new leads.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the first point of contact for potential and current network companies and strengthen GACC Midwest's intermediary function by supporting network companies in all apprenticeship related matters.
• Conduct regular check-ins with network companies and apprentices on the implementation of the apprenticeship program. Include and/or hand over to the appropriate team member if needed.
• Identify new leads using databases, social media, and other sources.
• Document all relevant communication within GACC Midwest's CRM system and maintain accurate records.
• Support the development of strategies and concepts to grow the ICATT Apprenticeship Program.

Who are we looking for?

• Self-motivated and highly dedicated
• Proactive and highly responsive with strong attention to detail and high-level of accountability
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact and engage multiple levels within an organization
• Strong focus on building and nurturing relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint as well as CRM and mailing/list management systems
• Must be available to attend Chamber and partner events, including outside of normal business hours

Why GACC Midwest?

At GACC Midwest, we believe that our benefits should make a difference - to you, your job, today and in the future. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!

• Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
• Competitive vacation policy, starting with 20 days, increasing with seniority up to 30 days
• 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving Day, plus additional days around Thanksgiving and Year End
• Health insurance with multiple plan options and networks (BlueCross / BlueShield HMO, PPO, HSA) & Guardian dental and vision
• 401(k) matching with a competitive, discretionary employer contribution
• Company-paid Life Insurance + AD&D/additional voluntary life + AD&D (also for spouse and children)
• Wellness incentives: access to fitness center and complementary yoga classes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• FSA Health Care and dependent care
• FSA commuter (transit and/or parking)
• Goal oriented bonus plan
• Plus: Work from Home Policy, Flex-Time Policy
• We offer German classes in collaboration with the Goethe Institute

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. GACC Midwest is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Potential employees are subject to background checks.