About this role
The Community Workforce Specialist is a key team member supporting workforce development efforts in Anne Arundel County communities. This role focuses on engaging residents within the community, connecting them to employment resources and services, while building and strengthening partnerships with local organizations. Community Workforce Specialists are subject-matter experts in the communities they serve who can provide insights and feedback to management and senior AAWDC leadership to create tailored solutions to the workforce challenges in their assigned community. The ideal candidate will live in or have deep, meaningful connections to the community they are assigned to. The candidate will have demonstrated experience building relationships with diverse partners and individuals. Engage and support community members by connecting them to job training, apprenticeships, and employment resources. Develop and facilitate community workshops that seek to accomplish one or more of the following objectives: Instruction in job seeking, retention and related aspects of the world of work; Motivate interest and build self-esteem; Foster positive attitudes. Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, faith-based groups and local leaders to expand workforce development outreach. Attend and represent AAWDC at community events, meetings and collaborative initiatives to promote workforce initiatives and services. Conduct targeted outreach to identify potential participants and refer them to appropriate services. Assist in planning and coordinating hiring events, resource fairs, workshops and career-focused events in collaboration with community partners. Work closely with internal teams to implement workforce initiatives that address community needs. Track participation and outcomes to help assess program effectiveness and inform service improvements. Stay current on labor market trends, employer needs and community challenges impacting employment access.