Job Developer

• The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes due to forcible displacement. For over 110 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership,
• team, network of service providers, and advocates have helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives. In neighborhoods, in North Carolina, and around the world, we break down barriers and demand justice for
• refugees and immigrants as they successfully integrate into new communities.

OVERVIEW

The ideal Job Developer will be a proactive, results-oriented professional with strong networking, communication, and relationship-building skills. The primary focus of this role is employer outreach, business engagement,

and developing partnerships with local businesses, staffing agencies, and other employment partners to expand job opportunities for our clients.The Job Developer will actively market job-ready clients to prospective

employers, build and maintain strong employer relationships, identify immediate employment opportunities, and facilitate connections that lead to timely job placements. The position plays a critical role in helping clients

secure meaningful employment, achieve economic independence, and move toward long-term self-sufficiency. Candidates with backgrounds in recruitment, staffing, business development, workforce development,

or employer engagement are particularly encouraged to apply, as these experiences provide valuable skills in building employer networks, understanding labor market needs, and connecting qualified

candidates with available employment opportunities.Overall expectation is the Job Developer should be an active business and employer outreach professional, not simply someone who waits for clients to request job

referrals. Success should be measured by the ability to build employer networks, generate job leads, secure interviews, achieve timely job placements, and help clients move toward economic self-sufficiency. The position

will be reporting to the Employment Programs Manager in Raleigh, NC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct proactive outreach to local businesses, employers, staffing agencies, and recruitment firms to identify job opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong employer partnerships to expand employment opportunities for clients.
• Actively market job-ready clients to employers by highlighting their skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Identify employment opportunities and facilitate timely job placements in high-demand industries.
• Assess clients' skills and employment goals to match them with appropriate job opportunities.
• Follow up with employers and clients to support job retention, workplace success, and career advancement.
• Maintain an employer database, track job placements, meet performance targets, and report employment outcomes.

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated are not an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, communications, or related field.
• Experience in job development, social work, or working with refugee populations preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with local employers.
• Good written and verbal command of English.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently, with a high level of self-motivation required.
• Proactive communicator and able to work closely with a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record, and personal transportation

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• •Satisfactory Completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training.
• •Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory training; and
• •Complete additional training as identified by supervisor(s), program director, or Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• •Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• •Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• •Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• •Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements); and
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
• functions.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Please submit a resume with cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
• References will be required at the time of the final interview.
• No telephone calls, please. The position will remain open until filled.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.