Director of Employment Services and Placement

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<div class="isg-job-description“>Job Title: Director of Employment Services and Placement
WRTP jobs-near-me.org BIG STEP
Milwaukee, WI
Summary:
The Director of Employment Services and Placement plays a key role in connecting WRTP jobs-near-me.org BIG STEP program participants and graduates to high-road careers in construction, manufacturing, and emerging industries. This position leads the development of employer partnerships, manages the employment placement process, and supports career-readiness services to ensure successful and
sustained employment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain employer relationships to generate living-wage job opportunities through direct placements, hiring events, and networking.
• Deliver individualized career coaching and employment readiness programming, including resume support, interview preparation, and soft skills development.
• Coordinate job matching, assess participant skill levels, and maintain a participant matrix for efficient placement.
• Monitor local and regional job boards and manage job opportunity listings.
• Conduct post-placement follow-ups to support employment retention, collect feedback, and troubleshoot issues.
• Track and report participant outcomes and employer engagement data to meet grant compliance and performance goals.
• Support internal teams in continuous improvement of the employment services model.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, education, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment, staffing, or workforce development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with diverse populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Ability to multitask, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Flexible schedule; may include occasional evenings or weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Work Environment:
Position requires moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be comfortable using standard office equipment and traveling for meetings and events.
Benefits

• Health Insurance – Employer pays 85% of all health plan premiums
• Dental Insurance (single or family) – 100% Employer paid
• Vision Insurance (single or family) – 100% Employer paid
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – 100% Employer paid
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% Employer paid
• 10 vacation days after successful completion of probationary period
• 9 personal days annually after successful completion of probationary period
• 14 Paid Holidays annually
• 10% of monthly salary contributed to retirement accounts
• Pay range: $65,000 – $75,000 (depending on experience)

MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer