Developer​/BSR

Scope of Position

Build business relationships for job placement with local area employers aligned with the St. Louis City/SLATE industry sectors. This includes working with the recruitment team to support and assist job seekers and employers.

• Contact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face‑to‑face meetings
• Introduce employers to SLATE Center services and available training programs during initial employer visit
• Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services
• Act as an ambassador and concierge to the business community, developing and maintaining relationships with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development and other business‑oriented groups
• Develop and distribute electronic/paper outreach materials in collaboration with SLATE Center partners, according to SLWDB policies
• Generate new and recurring job openings, including those generated by serving the incumbent workforce
• Train employers to use the job order system and explain how to input job orders
• Enter all employer information and employer contacts into appropriate systems and monitor employer activities
• Provide target estimates on goals and periodic progress reports
• Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as required
• Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Post and maintain job orders in the system, enter employer services and open new business folders
• Assist and set up recurrent job fairs
• Attend job fairs, networking events, and community outreach activities

• Assess job seekers' skills, qualifications, and career goals
• Match candidates with suitable job openings based on skills and preferences
• Assist job seekers with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies
• Conduct mock interviews and workshops to improve job seekers' employability skills
• Create, generate and submit job orders

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document contacts
• Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and job seekers
• Ability to make presentations to large groups of people
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Sales or marketing experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Driver’s License is required

EDS I is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.