Industry & Career Partnership Associate

Company DescriptionBusiness and Industry Training is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality, hands-on, short-term workforce training programs designed to prepare individuals for success in today’s skilled trades and industrial workforce. Training programs focus on technical skill development in areas such as Electrical Systems, Motor Controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Mechanical Drives, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, CNC, Robotics, Electrical Wiring, and more.In addition to technical training, the organization provides industry-recognized safety training, including ARC Flash, Confined Space, Forklift Safety, and CPR/First Aid certification programs. Business and Industry Training also offers personal and professional development courses that strengthen essential workplace soft skills and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and other foundational business applications.Role DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and relationship-driven Industry & Career Partnerships Associate to join our team. This multifaceted role combines office administration, operational coordination, and strategic partnership development to ensure efficient daily operations while fostering meaningful collaborations with industry, community, and workforce partners.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional communication, customer service, and organizational skills, and is passionate about creating a professional and welcoming office atmosphere. This individual will play a key role in supporting internal operations, coordinating administrative functions, and developing partnerships that enhance career opportunities, workforce engagement, and community impact.This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to organizational growth and workforce development initiatives while gaining valuable professional experience in operations, business engagement, and career partnership coordination.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, educators, and workforce partners to support career pathways and workforce alignmentStrengthen the organization’s role as a workforce pipeline connecting students to employment opportunitiesCollaborate with industry and educational partners to support career readiness and high-demand workforce training initiativesSupport employee onboarding, personnel administration, payroll, and financial processes to ensure operational efficiency and accountabilityCoordinate daily office operations, scheduling, communications, and administrative functionsAssist with the development and implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiativesFoster a collaborative, professional, and team-oriented work environment that supports organizational growth and student successQualifications2–4 years of experience in office administration, workforce development, program coordination, or related operationsSupervisory, team leadership, or project coordination experience preferredProficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and other standard office technology platformsExperience with grants, educational institutions, workforce development, nonprofit organizations, or industry partnerships preferredStrong communication, organizational, customer service, and relationship-building skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail