Job developer

Position Summary: The Job Developer plays a critical role in connecting program participants with employment opportunities in high-demand sectors, including Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TDL), and other high growth industries. This position is responsible for building and maintaining employer relationships, securing job placements and work-based learning opportunities, and supporting participants’ transition into the workforce.

Position Responsibilities:

Employer Engagement and Partnerships

• Identify and engage employers in manufacturing, TDL, and related high-demand industries.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with employers through outreach, site visits, and ongoing communication.
• Conduct employer site visits to understand workplace expectations and job requirements.
• Create and manage formal partnership agreement s with employers outlining roles, expectations, and commitments for job placement and work-based learning.
• Invite employer partners to participate in agency-hosted activities including program tours, mock interviews, curriculum review sessions, and job readiness classes as guest speakers.

Participant Support and Placement

• Match program participants to employment and transitional job opportunities based on skills, interests, and employer needs.
• Work closely with training instructors, case managers, and job readiness staff to ensure participant preparation aligns with industry standards.
• Provide support in resume development, interview preparation, and professional communication.
• Coordinate and document job placements, internships, and transitional job assignments.

Post-Placement and Follow-Up

• Follow up regularly with both participants and employer supervisors after placement to ensure successful onboarding, performance, and retention.
• Address any job-related issues that arise and offer continued support to both the employer and the participant.
• Monitor and track employment outcomes, including job retention and advancement.

Record Keeping

• Maintain and update all data, including but not limited to case files, program documentation, and external data tracking systems.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Mission driven
• B.A. degree preferred, or 4 years related experience
• Bilingual helpful
• Excellent written and speaking skills
• Commitment to community service

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter and resume demonstrating how they meet or exceedeach qualification/ requirement. Submit your materials via e-mail or mail to : [email protected] . Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail. If you prefer, you can mail your application materials to us at:

Human Resources

Greater West Town Community Development Project

500 N Sacramento Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

About Greater West Town: Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTP) is a community-based economic development organization dedicated to expanding educational and employment opportunities in Chicago's low-income communities. GWTP is a pro-active and effective advocate for unemployed community residents and at-risk and dropout youth in Chicago's economically distressed neighborhoods. We provide practical, on-the-ground solutions to our communities' complex challenges through hands-on vocational skills training, comprehensive job placement, and alternative education for students that have been unsuccessful in traditional schools. For over 30 years, GWTP has successfully linked expanded educational and employment service for community residents to community development initiatives and the needs of small-mid-size local employers.

GWTP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

GWTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,800.00 - $49,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person