Community Outreach Specialist

This is not a traditional recruiting role. The primary focus is building long-term talent pipelines through community partnerships, outreach, and workforce development initiatives. We're looking for someone who has experience building relationships in the community, developing workforce partnerships, & creating talent pipelines through outreach & engagement efforts rather than filling jobs through conventional recruiting methods. This role is an FTE position directly with Employbridge. Job Summary The Community Sourcing Specialist drives proactive talent attraction and workforce development strategies within the local market. This role builds strong community partnerships, develops sustainable candidate pipelines, and leverages labor market insights to connect qualified talent with client opportunities. Working closely with operations, sales, marketing, and community organizations, the Manager strengthens Employbridge's presence in the market while supporting workforce planning, client success, and business growth. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, knowledgeable of local labor trends, and passionate about creating innovative talent solutions. Role & Responsibilities Develop and execute local recruiting strategies that drive candidate attraction and create a consistent talent pipeline for branches and onsite operations. Build market-specific talent pipelines based on labor availability, client demand, skill needs, and workforce trends. Identify and engage untapped talent pools while proactively building pipelines for high-volume, hard-to-fill, and critical roles. Establish sustainable sourcing channels that reduce reliance on reactive recruiting methods. Create and maintain referral networks through associates, community partners, alumni, redeployment opportunities, and grassroots recruiting. Community Partnerships & Workforce Development Build and maintain partnerships with workforce boards, educational institutions, community organizations, and economic development groups. Develop relationships with diverse community networks, including immigrant, refugee, nonprofit, civic, and cultural organizations, to expand access to talent. Lead community outreach initiatives, hiring events, and recruitment campaigns that connect talent to employment opportunities. Maintain a visible community presence that strengthens Employbridge's reputation as a trusted workforce partner. Partners with organizations experiencing workforce reductions to connect displaced workers with employment opportunities. Monitor labor market conditions, including employment trends, wages, competitor activity, workforce availability, and market changes. Translate market intelligence into recruiting, workforce planning, and business development strategies. Identify emerging workforce trends and talent risks and share insights with operational and sales leaders to support proactive decision-making. Recruitment Marketing & Community Engagement Partner with Marketing to develop localized recruitment campaigns and employment branding initiatives. Support digital, social, grassroots, and community-based recruiting efforts. Evaluate recruitment channel performance and adjust strategies to improve candidate engagement and conversion. Commercial & Operational Alignment Partner with branch, onsite, and sales leaders to align talent supply with client needs and growth opportunities. Provide insights into talent availability, skill concentrations, wage expectations, and workforce trends to support workforce planning and sales efforts. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure talent strategies meet client requirements and service expectations. Help position Employbridge as a workforce partner that delivers both talent and market intelligence. Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or 2-4 years related experience in a business related field Previous experience in talent sourcing, sales/marketing, and/or labor market analysis is required Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record Must provide proof of vehicle liability insurance Competencies (Skills and Knowledge) Experience in recruiting, staffing, workforce development, talent acquisition, business development, or community engagement. Knowledge of local labor markets, workforce trends, and talent attraction strategies. Ability to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and business leaders. Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and networking skills. Ability to develop proactive talent pipeline and workforce solutions strategies. Skilled in analyzing labor market data and translating insights into actionable plans. Proven ability to collaborate across recruiting, operations, sales, and marketing teams. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable working in the community and representing the organization externally. Results-oriented with strong business acumen, accountability, problem-solving skills, and perseverance. Travel Requirements 30-50% travel time expected for the position MVR Requirements Must have a valid drivers’ license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company and at all times remain eligible to drive a motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations. EmployBridge offers a competitive base salary plus monthly bonus potential! Additional benefits package for full time colleagues that includes: Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on the first of the month following hire date 8 Paid Holidays per year 2 Floating Holidays per year Paid Time Off 401(k) Wellness Program A variety of career paths and encourage promotion from within. EmployBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr