BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

The Business & Community Engagement Specialist cultivates, grows, and actively maintains lasting partnerships with regional employers to identify workforce needs and support mission-driven programming. This role focuses on developing strong business relationships, assessing industry skill gaps, and aligning Goodwill Southeast Georgia’s services to meet employer demand.

This team member spends significant time marketing Goodwill’s programs to local employers while facilitating career development activities that lead to meaningful employment outcomes for participants.

Your Typical Day

Business & Employer Partnerships

• Build and maintain employer relationships that lead to ongoing hiring opportunities
• Understand workforce needs and connect employers to Goodwill services
• Coordinate hiring events and track successful placements
• Maintain accurate partnership documentation and follow‑up

• Partner with community organizations to support client needs such as housing, food, and healthcare
• Maintain an up‑to‑date community resource guide
• Represent Goodwill at employer meetings and community events

• Assess client skills and career goals to support appropriate job placement
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training or educational opportunities
• Provide job readiness support, including interview preparation
• Support post‑secondary enrollment and credential completion
• Collaborate with internal teams to address participant barriers
• Track client progress and outcomes, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with program goals

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in workforce development, business engagement, or similar role.
• Relevant Goodwill experience may substitute for workforce development experience.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation required.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to present Goodwill’s mission and programs to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel between locations and to off-site meetings and events about 50% of the time

Join us in our commitment to sustainability and making a positive contribution to our community. Our values guide everything we do.

About Us:

Goodwill is an EEO employer and is committed to serving members of the military, Veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Our goal is to help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. Goodwill provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability. Applicants with disabilities may contact Goodwill’s Human Resources Department at for assistance in accessing the on-line application system. Please be sure to include your name, preferred method of contact, and details on your requested accommodation. Goodwill will make every effort to respond to your request promptly.