Business Partnership Coordinator

East Hartford, CT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Plan and coordinate AMEP engagement and partnerships to grow membership and drive employer-backed workforce initiatives.

  • Own planning and facilitation of AMEP convenings, meetings, and working groups.
  • Must-have: 3+ years in workforce development or sector-based initiatives.
  • Standout: Maintains AMEP Power BI dashboard and data-driven reporting.

Job Description

Plan and coordinate AMEP engagement and partnerships to grow membership and drive employer-backed workforce initiatives.

  • Own planning and facilitation of AMEP convenings, meetings, and working groups.
  • Coordinate with United Way and other RSP conveners to avoid scheduling conflicts.
  • Support employer-led action teams aligned with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions’ Job Design Framework.
  • Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, educators, workforce boards, and community partners.
  • Conduct direct outreach to manufacturers, schools, CBOs, and higher education institutions to expand AMEP membership.
  • Drive annual membership growth (+5% minimum).
  • Support employer recruitment for hiring events, mentorship programs, STEAM initiatives, and job quality projects.
  • Coordinate mentorship, STEAM, K12 outreach, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Support youth and student pipeline development, including connections to RiverTech and Goodwin University programs.
  • Collaborate with CWP on hiring events, job fairs, and employer grant navigation.