Public Relations Specialist

Wage - $43,000 annually

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance

• Short & long-term disability

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional development assistance

• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Responsible for performing a variety of routine accounting duties, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and take the leadership role in the center’s outreach and public relations plans and activities. Ensure contacts are established as stipulated in the plan. Proactively maintain these contacts to ensure a positive community and employer relationship.

• Develop and monitor departmental budget, control expenditures; review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.

• Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting the business and community relations; coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall center objectives.

• Review and audit all assigned functions regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services. Prepare related reports.

• Monitor the center’s web site to ensure it reflects accurate and updated information about the center.

• Participate in the work force development system. Participate on the local youth council, as directed by the center director. Coordinate the gathering of information for participation in these activities.

• Maintain linkages with one-stop career centers; keep one-stops informed and updated on Job Corps; impress on one-stops and outreach admissions/career transition services (OA/CTS) contractors the importance of providing accurate information on Job Corps and the center.

• Responsible for all center media relations/inquiries and follow-up.

• Invite employers, one-stop, OA/CTS, and community individuals or groups to visit and tour the center; coordinate visits.

• Serve as the center's contact for employers or community leaders for questions about the Job Corps program or the center. Primary point of contact for all elected officials.

• Manage membership and meeting of community relations council (CRC). Maintain required documentation of meetings and activities related to the CRC.

• Contact local and distant employers and explain the benefits of hiring Job Corps graduates returning to their area. Identify job placement and work based learning sites.

• Visit work-based training employers regularly to show support and to strengthen their bond with the center.

• Develop and coordinate community service activities and projects as well as activities that will bring the community to the center, such as open houses.

• Maintain current information on center contacts and participation in community activities; prepare related reports.

• Complete 100% of all required training as this impacts performance evaluation.

• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.

• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.

• Participate in student employability programs and activities.

• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree and two years directly related experience required.

• Must have knowledge of public relations and working with employers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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