Job Description
Exciting Opportunity: Engagement Manager in San Antonio, Texas
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in people's lives? Do you envision yourself as part of an organization that's transforming careers by providing guidance into exciting, in-demand fields? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you as an Engagement Manager in San Antonio, Texas!
Our non-profit organization is dedicated to changing lives by connecting individuals with training programs, scholarships, and support for placement in the thriving residential construction industry. In a time when skilled trades are highly sought after and stable careers are in demand, your guidance can inspire and place both young people and adults into promising, debt-free careers with excellent salaries and long-term growth potential.
With over 400,000 open jobs in residential construction and projected sector growth of 10% by 2028 (significantly faster than average job growth across industries), your role as an Engagement Manager will enable you to have a direct, positive impact on countless individuals.
We're especially excited about hiring veterans! In fact, nearly 20% of our team consists of professionals with extensive military experience. If you've served as a Recruiter, Retention NCO, or Career Counselor in the military, you're an ideal fit for this position.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Engagement Coordinator or Engagement Manager
- Location: San Antonio, TX (Remote-based with some on-site meetings/events)
- Type: Full-time, salaried position with potential annual bonus
- Travel: Limited
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Recruit and place candidates from skilled trades education programs into job opportunities with our network of Trade Skills employer-partners.
2. Build collaborative relationships with local workforce development programs, construction training schools, and residential contractors.
3. Promote exciting career opportunities in the construction industry.
Key Duties:
- Manage the full recruitment process, including creating job requisitions, sourcing and screening candidates, and participating in interviews.
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies with local nonprofits and workforce development organizations.
- Organize and participate in career fairs and targeted advertising campaigns.
- Advise supervisors/managers on employment law pertinent to staffing practices in various states.
- Maintain and update applicant databases and report on recruitment activities.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience in recruiting, sales, or account management (experience in Skilled Trades industry preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization
- Experience with applicant tracking systems is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and create an efficient work schedule
- Bilingual skills are preferred but not required
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals' lives and the construction industry
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Remote-based position with flexibility
- Competitive salary and potential annual bonus
- The chance to work with a diverse team, including many veterans
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that combines your passion for helping others with the exciting world of residential construction, we want to hear from you! Join us in building the workforce of the future and transforming lives through meaningful career opportunities.
Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of the construction industry while making a lasting difference in people's lives!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 45,000.00 70,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area,