Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Destination Tomorrow is a grassroots organization based in the South Bronx dedicated to supporting and empowering the LGBTQ community. They are seeking a Temporary Contracted Employer Engagement Specialist to support outreach and recruitment of employers for an upcoming job fair, focusing on building relationships with local employers and securing their participation.
Responsibilities
• Conduct targeted outreach to employers, businesses, and hiring partners to recruit participation in the upcoming job fair
• Secure employer commitments to table and recruit at the event
• Communicate event logistics, expectations, and timelines to participating employers
• Track outreach efforts, confirmations, and employer engagement status
• Collaborate with internal program staff to align employer recruitment with participant needs and program goals
• Represent the organization professionally in all external employer communications
Skills
• Experience in employer engagement, employer relations, workforce development, business development, or recruitment
• Strong professional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment
• Reliable follow-through and ability to meet short-term deadlines
• Experience working with Veterans, LGBTQ+ communities, and/or underserved populations in NYC
• Familiarity with the New York City employer landscape and local hiring trends
• Experience supporting job fairs, hiring events, or workforce pipelines
Company Overview
• Destination Tomorrow is a grassroots agency and the LGBTQ+ center of the Bronx borough. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Bronx, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://destinationtomorrow.org.
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