Business Development Specialist

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Ballad Group</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ballad is hiring a </span><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Business Development Specialist</span><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> to connect and amplify our Brooks Workforce Employment Readiness and Connections Program (WERC).</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At Ballad Group our training programs have built capacity in diverse areas including entrepreneurship, insurance, information and computer technology, construction, French language acquisition, hospitality, supply chain management, and more. 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This position focuses on building strong relationships with employers and identifying job placements that align with participant skills and employer needs.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Working closely with the WERC team, the Business Development Specialist gets to know our participants and actively seeks out employment opportunities that support their success. This role requires someone who is comfortable reaching out to employers, building new partnerships, and helping businesses find great talent.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Business Development Specialist will also promote the WERC program within the community by attending events, meeting with employers, and building awareness of the program and the value our participants bring to the workforce.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">While the role is based out of Ballad’s Brooks office, much of the employer engagement will take place in Brooks and the surrounding region.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">If you enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping people move into meaningful work, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; 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