Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Job Title: Manager, Job Development
Department: State Operations and Programs
Reports to: Deputy Director Programs and Operations
Salary:$37,000 - $41,000
Position Overview:The Job Development Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop competitive, inclusive jobs for individuals with IDD. This includes developing relationships with adults with IDD to discover job opportunities that are a good fit for their skill set, past experience, and location preferences. The Job Development Manager also works closely with businessesto identify employment opportunities, train staff on diversity and inclusion, and generate awareness of Best Buddies’ mission. After identifying a potential match, the Job Development Manager focuses on pairing job seekers with compatible employers and supports with the application process, interviewing, and onboarding.
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