Job description

About Us:

The mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition is to mobilize veterans to feed America. We cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. We aspire to lead the national effort connecting veterans to agriculture. We believe that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems for all. We believe that food production offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits.

About the Position:

The job developer will be required to develop relationships with veterans for jobs as well as develop business relationships with employers. This position involves career counseling, the ability to instruct and work with a job seeker on developing a resume, preparing the job seeker for interviews and instructing on other job preparedness skills.

Duties:

• Thorough understanding of Workforce Investment Act guidelines/requirements as it pertains to participant eligibility.
• Develop a network of business contacts and linkages with EDD, business enterprise zones, and economic development offices to develop job leads.
• Create and close job opportunities for qualified veterans.
• Create and maintain on the job training, and work experience opportunities.
• Maintain updated job search activity case notes on each participant and update placement end of database.
• Act as a liaison between employer and Veterans.
• Conduct employee outreach as needed.
• Conduct follow up evaluations and maintain employee and client files.
  
• Maintain documentation and reports according to state/federal funded program guidelines.
  
• Follow labor market trends to identify industries or occupations with growth in openings and employment potential.
• Assist with job and resource development for Veterans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 2 years Job Development experience.
• Must be detailed oriented, and organized
• Flexible, reliable, and team player
• Military or farming background strongly encouraged.
• Strong knowledge of Computers and Software Programs.
• WIA experience preferred.
• Experience working with wounded, ill, and injured military veterans a plus.

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

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