Job Developer

Career Guide

A Job Developer builds relationships with employers and connects job seekers to open roles. They identify hiring needs, promote candidate talent, arrange interviews, and support successful placements, often working in workforce development, education, government, and nonprofit programs.

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Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with local employers
Identify job openings and upcoming hiring needs
Match candidates to roles based on skills and goals
Prepare candidates for interviews and hiring processes
Coordinate interviews, job fairs, and hiring events
Advocate for candidates with hiring managers
Support onboarding and early retention after placement
Track employer activity, placements, and outcomes
Document services and progress for program reporting
Partner with training providers to align skills with employer demand

Top Skills for Success

Employer Relationship Building

Candidate Screening

Job Matching

Outreach

Cold Calling

Interview Coaching

Resume Review

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Time Management

Case Management

Program Reporting

Data Tracking

Customer Relationship Management

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Employment Specialist Career Coach

Workforce Program Coordinator

Employer Engagement Specialist

Business Services Representative

Transition Opportunities

Workforce Program Manager

Partnerships Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Generalist Account Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementPipeline ManagementEmployer PitchingLabor Market ResearchOutcome MeasurementRetention SupportEvent PlanningConflict Resolution

Development SuggestionsStrengthen employer-facing skills by practicing a clear value pitch, building a structured employer outreach plan, and using consistent follow-up. Improve results by tracking outreach and placement data weekly, learning local labor market trends, and creating a retention support routine for the first 30 to 90 days after placement.

Market Intelligence Report

Job Developer is part of the Career & Vocational Education category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 40,000 to 52,000

Mid LevelUSD 52,000 to 68,000

Senior LevelUSD 68,000 to 85,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand, driven by ongoing hiring needs, workforce shortages in key sectors, and publicly funded employment programs. Demand is typically strongest in larger metro areas and regions with active workforce initiatives.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

State workforce agenciesCity workforce departmentsCommunity collegesAdult education providersNonprofit workforce organizationsVocational rehabilitation agenciesStaffing agenciesCommunity based organizations

Industry Sectors

GovernmentNonprofitEducationHealthcareManufacturingRetailHospitalityLogistics

Recommended Next Steps

Create a target employer list of 30 to 50 companies in priority industries

Develop a short employer pitch that explains candidate strengths and support services

Set weekly goals for outreach volume and follow-up completion

Build a simple tracker for employer contacts, openings, interviews, and placements

Partner with training providers to align candidates with in-demand credentials

Shadow a high-performing employer engagement colleague and copy their outreach workflow

Collect employer feedback after interviews to improve future candidate matching

Prepare a portfolio with sample employer outreach messages and a placement results summary