The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks an energetic individual to serve as a Workforce Development Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Apprenticeship and Workforce Development, the Workforce Development Specialist’s primary focus will be on the New York Registered Apprenticeship Manufacturing Program (NY-RAMP) to engage with businesses, educators and community partners to provide resources, training solutions and technical assistance for workforce challenges, specifically to support Registered Apprenticeship. 

The ideal candidate possesses strong personal and organizational skills along with an interest in sales. As well as a passion for developing career pathways and problem-solving skills to provide workforce solutions.  

Business Development

• Maintain relationships with businesses, educators, and community partners to promote the benefits of MACNY’s workforce development initiatives and MACNY’s Membership offerings.
• Collaborate on efforts, including prospecting, and presentations to secure new outreach and apprenticeship connections.
• Identify new and emerging opportunities for apprenticeship pathways in growth industries such as clean energy, broadband infrastructure, information technology, and other in demand occupations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and subject matter experts to advance the work of NY-RAMP.
• Work with businesses to identify and solve skill gaps utilizing MACNY’s talent development solutions.
  
  

Project Execution

• Facilitate in-person and web-based presentations and trainings.
• Provide technical assistance to key stakeholders on the project.
• Assist with delivery on NY-RAMP’s Project Work Plan to meet monthly, quarterly and yearly goals.
• Assist in the facilitation of meetings with partner organizations.

Reporting

• Contribute to the development and timely submission of the NY-RAMP grant reporting requirements.
• Report monthly on project deliverables to ensure alignment with project scope of work.
• In conjunction with the Director of Workforce Development, participate in planning and strategy meetings to design project deliverables and yearly project workplans.

Registered Apprenticeship

• Work with Director of Apprenticeship and Workforce Development on multiple projects promoting statewide Registered Apprenticeship initiatives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on MACNY services and program offerings to businesses, educators, and community partners.
• Act as a liaison with the Department of Labor (DOL) with MACNY’s Group Sponsored Apprenticeship program.
• Perform work as a team member on multiple programs and grant initiatives. Including, but not limited to, data collection and providing grant program activity reports as required.
• Assist in the creation and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Trades for in-demand fields across New York State.

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of community college systems, workforce development boards and/or industry training providers is desired.
• Strong grasp of key workforce development concepts, present-day challenges, and emerging solutions (e.g. career pathways, skills gaps, pre-apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, skills-based hiring).
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Training and/or experience with time management and project management skills.
• Experience with digital platforms, virtual events, social media and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, a plus.
• Background with Federal awards with external funding management is a plus. 

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Working Conditions

• Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must be flexible in availability to support occasional activities outside of regular business hours. Hybrid remote schedule. 
• Salary plus full benefit package including health, dental, life and disability plans, employer contribution to 401k and more.

About MACNY, The Manufacturers Association

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) association representing over 300 businesses and organizations across Central and Upstate New York. About three-quarters of MACNY’s members are industrial companies with the remaining members consisting of accounting firms, insurance agencies, law firms, financial institutions, and other service providers that support manufacturers.

MACNY members supply the region, nation, and world with a variety of products and services. Distributed across 26 counties in Central and Upstate New York, MACNY’s member companies employ over 50,000 workers.

For members and the community, MACNY’s staff provides a wide range of services, including training and leadership development, networking events, workforce development, human resources services, advocacy, energy and purchasing solutions, and organizational growth services and consulting. This portfolio is designed to provide members with the tools, information, people, and resources they need to compete in the global market.

MACNY employment practices and procedures and conditions of employment are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, status as a victim of domestic violence, veteran status, special disabled veteran or disability, or non-job-related felony conviction record (or any other legally protected status) including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, retention and termination in accordance with applicable federal laws.