FWI is building a team to provide employment assistance services for eligible members of North Carolina Reserve Components, their families, and designated representatives. As an Employment Counselor you will serve as a technical expert linking unemployed or underemployed eligible members with resources and employers to secure employment matching their skill sets.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm in Raleigh, NC.

• Link unemployed or underemployed eligible members with resources to assist them in securing employment
• Recruit employers to attend WFWNC Employment and Outreach Opportunities through various channels
• Provide eligible member Career Assessments to identify additional job training requirements
• Maintain and update designated database bi-weekly with minimum two (2) current job seeking opportunities per client
• Collaborate with civilian employment opportunities through stakeholder agencies
• Identify unemployed or underemployed Service members through employment surveys and refer 100% to partnering agencies/employers
• Travel throughout NC quarterly to attend Regional Job Fairs

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree OR five (5) years of demonstrated practical related experience in education, counseling, workforce programs, social services or recruiting
• Demonstrated capability in program/project coordination applications
• Strong organizational & communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic knowledge of standard office procedures and ability to interpret general direction
• Ability to work as a team member, manage time and prioritize workload with little or no supervision
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use various software programs to maintain database files and prepare reports

Desired:

• Knowledge of Veterans employment initiatives
• Experience in a military career field