Employment Specialist
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & ChicagoRacine, Wisconsin, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is a nonprofit that empowers individuals across 23 counties in Wisconsin and Illinois to overcome barriers, build skills, and secure employment. Leveraging more than a century of experience, the organization connects job seekers with local employers through its recruiting and staffing services and supports them with training, career counseling, and administrative assistance. In addition to its workforce development programs, it operates a network of thrift stores that provide affordable retail shopping and generate revenue for community services, including food assistance and transportation. As the largest Goodwill organization in North America, it benefits from a robust partnership network of over 150 Goodwill agencies, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, community‑focused solutions that drive lasting economic and personal growth.
Job Description
The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing employer partnerships to identify job opportunities, market skills and strengths of job seekers, address employer needs and organizational cultures to assist individuals in Employment Services to reach their goal of community employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's license, a vehicle and insurance coverage
- Effective computer skills for reporting, communication, information gathering and presentation purposes
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)