Business Development Representative II

The City of Virginia Beach Economic Development is seeking a dynamic and motivated Workforce Development Manager to join the Economic Development team! Reporting to the Business Retention and Workforce lead, this position supports the City’s economic development efforts by ensuring businesses have access to a skilled workforce while empowering residents with pathways to meaningful employment. Essential functions include: Work collaboratively with employers, educational institutions, workforce agencies, and appropriate community organizations to support job training, talent development, and employment initiatives in Virginia Beach. Implement workforce development strategies and signature programs to meet the need of current and future talent in key industries as identified through City and Departmental leadership. Attend business outreach visits and coordinate meetings with businesses to support workforce needs and share business resources. Serve as a liaison between employers and workforce partners on the state, local, regional level to facilitate effective communication on workforce resources and address gaps. Collaborate with economic development team members to promote awareness of available workforce resources and services to residents, businesses, and key stakeholder groups. Oversee programs focused on job training, upskilling, and reskilling initiatives—working with educational institutions to prepare individuals for high-demand careers. Manage grants and funding opportunities to support workforce development efforts, including skill gaps and talent shortages, and implement customized solutions in partnership with team lead. Prepare reports on workforce development outcomes, including metrics on job placements, training completions, and employer satisfaction in coordination with team lead and economic development leadership. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as needed. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs. Track labor industry and other relevant data and provide regular reporting to ensure alignment of industry needs. Use a CRM consistently to track all relevant workforce and economic development activity. Required Attachments: Cover Letter and Resume Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field and three (3) years of experience utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities in areas such as domestic and international business attraction, project management, marketing, and strategic planning. Preferred Qualifications Post-secondary degree (associates, bachelors and/or masters) in Business Administration or related field. Experience with grant administration. Experience working with regional and state groups on workforce economic development projects. Experience working with workforce boards and commissions. Experience facilitating and providing clear and concise oral, visual, and written presentations to include senior leaders, stakeholders, and employees at all levels of the organization The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr