Developer, , HR​/Recruitment

Grow with Purpose at Forward Service Corporation (FSC)& Make a lasting impact on your community.

Forward Service Corporation (FSC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome barriers, achieve financial stability, and reach their full potential. Since our founding in 1979, we have provided workforce development, training, and supportive services across Wisconsin. Our work is guided by a people-first philosophy, a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a true difference—and feel great doing it—this is the place for you.

In this role, you will serve as FSC’s employment and employer engagement specialist, building strategic employer partnerships and connecting job-ready participants with meaningful employment and Work Experience opportunities. As a Job Developer, you will use labor market knowledge, employer outreach, and individualized placement strategies to help participants move from career goals to competitive, unsubsidized employment.

• Developing and maintaining strategic employer relationships to identify employment and Work Experience opportunities
• Matching qualified participants with employment opportunities aligned with their career goals, skills, and experience, and coordinating interviews and hiring activities
• Collaborating with Case Managers and Skill Instructors to develop individualized employment placement strategies and support successful transitions into employment
• Conducting employer outreach, networking, job fairs, and business engagement activities while providing labor market guidance on hiring trends, wages, high-demand occupations, and employer expectations
• Developing and monitoring quality Work Experience opportunities, tracking participant progress, and maintaining timely, accurate documentation to support successful employment outcomes

• Minimum starting wage: $23/hour
• Generous paid time off beginning at four weeks annually
• 100% company-paid Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• A professional environment with a strong culture of support and respect

• Associate degree with two years of related experience in job development, workforce development, sales, business development, case management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of workforce development, employment services, recruiting, staffing, sales, business development, or human resources, along with labor market trends and employer engagement strategies
• Strong coaching, networking, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with participants, employers, and community partners
• Ability to analyze participant strengths, develop individualized employment solutions, manage multiple priorities, and maintain quality documentation
• Active driver’s license and insurability, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, database systems, and virtual meeting platforms; ability to type at least 30 words per minute with 95% accuracy

At Forward Service Corporation we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.