Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses. We deliver financial independence and careers through skills, hope, and resilience.

Direct Reports

? This position reports directly to the Associate Director.

Position Summary

Revolution Workshop is looking for a “go-getter” with strong relationship skills, a passion for creating a more equitable construction industry, and dependable follow-through. Previous experience working within the construction industry is a big plus. The Business Services Manager manages relationships with construction contractors and trades unions to ensure that our clients are attaining (and retaining) high-quality employment. This position will be held by an organized individual who has strong initiative as Revolution Workshop is a fast-growing organization. This position is full-time, in person, and year-round at both our East Garfield Park and Pullman training facilities

? Manage RW’s relationships with construction companies and trades union partners

? Identify and create job leads from Revolution Workshop’s employer partners for RW’s clients

? Assist in development and fundraising from RW’s employer partners

? Assist with advocacy work to push for a more equitable construction industry

? Manage coordination of job site tours and employer volunteer opportunities

Grow Revolution Workshop’s employer partner base

? Promote Revolution Workshop’s construction training program to construction companies by email, telephone, informational, networking events, and in-person visits

? Lead tours and presentations about RW for new employer partners

? Maintain accurate records in the Revolution Workshop employer database

Leverage employer feedback to strengthen RW’s programming

? Manage Revolution Workshop’s Employer Advisory Council - a council of industry partners that informs our organization

? Create surveys for company partners to identify trends

? Lead check-ins with companies who have hired our grads

Work as a team member

? Supervise Revolution Workshop’s two Employment Specialists across our two locations to ensure we are appropriately coaching clients along their career paths

? Work with RW team on the planning and development of Revolution Workshop programs

? Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Required

? 1-3 years of management experience

? Needs the ability to shift between one-on-one customer service and high-level organizational strategy

? Deep understanding of barriers to employment for people of color, women, and low-income individuals

? Takes initiative, recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule

? Excellent writing skills and interpersonal communication

? Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail etc.), Microsoft

Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases

? Must be able to create and manage a spreadsheet with formulas

Preferred

? Knowledge of construction industry (strongly preferred)

? 1- 3 years of Sales experience

? Experience with survey design or other feedback collection methods

? Bachelor’s degree or technical skills education

? Experience in workforce development or working with individuals to gain employment

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Nondiscrimination:

It is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Revolution Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disability Specifications:

ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Work Environment:

This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.