Port of Seattle Employment Specialist

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World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, we serve across 100 countries to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Full‑time Employment Specialist focused on working with the Port of Seattle’s employers. Liaise with airport companies to connect refugee and immigrant job seekers to high‑pay jobs at Sea Tac Airport. Provide comprehensive employment, wraparound services and tailored training for airport employers.

• Build relationships with Sea Tac Airport‑related employers
• Identify pathways for career advancement at Sea Tac Airport
• Streamline referrals to training and apprenticeship programs
• Provide culturally and linguistically tailored career counseling services
• Support airport‑related employers with WRWW staff experience and expertise
• Design and lead tailored, collaborative training for airport‑related employers
• Offer cultural brokering and assistance with navigating cultural challenges
• Provide job placement and relevant support services
• Ensure job placement targets and other outcomes are reached as per the contract requirements
• Follow‑up with participants and employers after job placement to address areas of concern and ensure continued employment
• Collect feedback from participants and airport employers to improve the program
• Work with the rest of the Employment Team to creatively address barriers to self‑sufficiency
• Assist the Employment Manager in submitting the contract reports on time
• Other related tasks as assigned

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of The Nation document
• A desire to serve refugees in support of the ministry and mission of World Relief
• Ability to engage employers cheerfully, persuasively, and professionally
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties
• Ability to adapt to a changing employment climate and shifting refugee populations
• Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to learn
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office
• Current Washington State driver’s license and access to a vehicle required

• Experience in sales, marketing, human resources, or a related field
• Experience working with refugees and/or non-native English speakers
• Proficiency in one or more common immigrant languages (highly desirable)
• Individuals with lived immigrant experience are strongly encouraged to apply

• 40 hours per week
• 3 days on site, 2 days work from home
• Schedule:
  
  8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• No travel required

$27.75 – $28.60 an hour

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full‑time and part‑time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold‑level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well‑being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

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