Job Developer

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

. Engage with local employers to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships that promote hiring of SEP participants .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMather • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship-building capabilities with local businesses and community organizations to secure employment opportunities for participants. Proficient in managing databases, marketing campaigns, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve placement goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Relationship DevelopmentEmployment Referral KnowledgeDatabase ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyCPR/First Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Recruiting ExperienceAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making AbilityCrisis De-escalationOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Teamwork SkillsOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Adobe AcrobatDatabase Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDCPR/First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Community OrganizationsNetworking EventsEmployer EngagementSubsidized EmploymentWorkforce Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with local employers to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships that promote hiring of SEP participants
Identify businesses for client placement to achieve department objectives
Establish relationships with local businesses in targeted industry sectors and community organizations
Develop partnerships and secure subsidized employment opportunities for SEP participants
Attend local networking events, chamber events, business alliances, merchant associations, and community events
Collect W-9s, contracts, job descriptions, wages, appointments, and business licenses
Create systems supporting regional growth and industry needs for open positions
Collaborate with VOA programs, nonprofits, and workforce programs on hiring events, employer spotlights, job fairs, and employer engagement
Work with the Program Supervisor on marketing campaigns promoting SEP programs
Verify businesses have operated for at least two years and have a minimum of three employees
Assist with monthly placement goals
Manage the employer and client-referral database
Present monthly reports on contacts, placements, new businesses, and hiring or networking events
Attend DHA meetings, orientations, job prospects, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, and community development events as needed
Build relationships with community-based organizations, schools, chambers of commerce, networking groups, SBA, WIC, SETA, NGOs, and other partners
Create and implement strategic partnerships with businesses and small-business affiliates
Build a database of businesses to expand the SEP regional footprint
Collaborate with other VOA job developers to create employment pipelines
Support the DHA Liaison and Retention Specialist in successful placements
Create marketing and networking approaches addressing participant and small-business needs
Secure new job orders with business partners
Maintain knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards
Continually develop technical and interpersonal skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma/GED required
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with the business community as it relates to recruiting for employment and/or performing related marketing
Strong working knowledge of employment referral sources
Ability to establish relationships/new resources for employment
Flexibility to work irregular hours
Ability to function as a team member and make skillful independent decisions
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and database systems
Valid California driver's license
Reliable transportation
Ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines
Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards
CPR/First Aid certification required within 90 days of employment
Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances
Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to de-escalate crisis situations
Ability to advocate for special needs clients
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Able to climb stairs as required
Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently
Able to kneel occasionally
Willingness to travel to community locations in a personal vehicle as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick pay
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance coverage
Mileage reimbursement for travel in a personal vehicle