Director for Employment Services
Company: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: September 4, 2024
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Job Description:
If you are passionate about transforming communities with a
mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for
you!
New American Careers is a new subsidiary of Global Refuge, formerly
known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. This
entrepreneurial recruiting firm will match New Americans with
positions at our employer partners. Additionally, we will offer
training, career pathing, and strategic partnerships meant to give
new Americans an opportunity to restart their careers here in the
United States. As a social enterprise, the success of our work will
help to support Global Refuge's work, programming, and operations.
If you are motivated to grow an organization that will help
thousands of new Americans, please consider applying for our
positions.
New American Careers is a champion for all uprooted people. Please
join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.
The Director for Employment Services will hire and lead a
for-profit temporary staffing agency to expand employment services
for immigrants and refugees. The Director will be responsible for
developing and implementing a sustainable business model and
operations for an employment agency including identifying gaps in
the marketplace that Global Refuge is uniquely positioned to fill,
partnering with agencies to identify skilled talent, and managing
compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
This is a new subsidiary and the ideal candidate will have an
entrepreneurial spirit and be comfortable juggling multiple tasks
including business development and recruitment, developing strategy
and performance goals, and maintaining compliance with the laws and
regulations governing the staffing industry. The Director will also
need to excel at building relationships and identifying synergies
within the complexity of the other Global Refuge programs.
DUTIES
Develop a successful business plan, establish processes, define
targets, create a budget, determine pricing strategy and
revenue/profit goals, and identify necessary resources to create
and run a Global Refuge temporary staffing agency. Monitor and
report progress and results to the CEO and Senior Leadership
Team.
Identify industry and businesses to develop employment
opportunities and promote the hiring of clients.
Determine appropriate staffing levels required to meet goals. Hire,
train, motivate, and retain staff.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with affiliates and
partners consisting of other non-profits that focus on providing
services to the refugee or immigrant communities.
Evaluate existing or new technology (CRM).
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Manage the budget responsibly and identify new opportunities for
growth and investment that are aligned with LIRS' mission.
Implement job training, development, and coaching opportunities to
prepare clients for success in interviews and on the job.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business or related field and a minimum of 7
years of experience within the staffing or employment industry, at
least 5 of which should have been in a leadership role, or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in professional staff
management.
Experience managing budgets and setting and achieving financial
goals.
Ability to develop a roadmap that can be replicated in new markets
or industries.
Experience working with the immigrant community, or a culturally
diverse group desired.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Entrepreneurial-minded with a strong track record of achieving
results.
Able to pivot in response to market changes or new information.
History of leading and growing a successful team.
Proven track record of selling and growing B2B accounts and leading
others.
Success using both analytics and relationships to drive
results.
Track record of delivering results in a metrics-driven
environment.
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work model including onsite and
remote.
Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills.
Demonstrated ability to be resourceful in leveraging technology to
search for candidates.
Comfort in a position with a major impact opportunity.
Commitment to Global Refuge's core mission and values and an
ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and
partners; commitment to empowering refugees and migrants
New American Careers is an equal opportunity employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We
participate in E-Verify.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in
an innovative and rewarding work environment. Salaries are based on
the latest market data and reflect the education, skills, and
requirements for the role. Differentials may exist based on the
region and language abilities.
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