Business Development Partner

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities. Job Description Position Title: Employer Engagement & Disability Inclusion Liaison Business Development Partner - Employer Engagement & Disability Location: Astoria, NY Benefit Classification: Full-Time Benefitted Position Type: FLSA - Exempt Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Employer Engagement & Disability Inclusion Liaison who will be responsible for developing, managing, and expanding strategic relationships with businesses and corporations to create sustainable employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, specifically individuals with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role leads employer engagement, drives inclusive hiring initiatives, and ensures successful job placement, retention, and long-term partnership growth. If you are looking to join our dedicated team as an Employer Engagement & Disability Inclusion Liaison we want to hear from you! The Awesome Things You’ll Do Corporate Engagement & Business Development Identify, approach, and secure partnerships with Business Corporations, Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associations, and government entities Develop customized engagement strategies to promote inclusive hiring Present the business case for disability inclusion to senior corporate leadership Negotiate MOUs, partnership agreements, and placement targets Represent the organization at industry forums, networking events, and conferences Employer Relationship Management Build and maintain long-term relationships with HR leaders and talent acquisition teams Conduct regular employer visits and engagement reviews Provide consultation to employers on inclusive workplace practices Support employers in developing disability-inclusive hiring policies Strategic Planning & Program Development Develop annual employer engagement and placement strategy Set measurable placement targets and KPIs Analyze labor market trends and identify high-growth sectors Design scalable placement models in collaboration with mission teams Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval. Our Must Haves 5+ years of experience in business development, corporate partnerships, workforce development Experience working in marketing, workforce development, disability inclusion preferred Demonstrated success in employer engagement and developing and growing corporate partnerships Proficient in Word, Excel, PPT Compile data, creating charts and graphs for presentations on progress Comfortable with public speaking engagements Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Ability to network within corporate HR and industry bodies Understanding of workplace accommodations and assistive technologies Experience in policy advocacy High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity Special Working Conditions Travel to various locations and business What We Offer Generous Time off policy to use when you need it Health, wellness, and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance Retirement matching programs and contributions Transit and commuter benefits #IND1 We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you! If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr