Business Services Professional

Job Description:

Salary: $50,000/year

Our efforts in Michigan have been consistently recognized!

Recent Awards:

Michigan Top Workplaces - 2015-2025

Crain's Detroit Business Private 200 - 2025 (and Crain's Cool Places to Work!)

Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation - 2012-2025 (and Metro Detroit!)

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position: The Business Services Professional will identify and contact prospective employers. This position will solicit employment openings in order to build an active job bank, act as a liaison between local employers and program participants, and identify job-related responsibilities and tasks through job analysis.

Essential Functions:
• Establish working relationships with local employers and interact with personnel and/or manager responsible for the hiring of new employees
• Solicit job openings from employers and organize detailed job descriptions for job bank
• Review participant employment skills and match with active positions in the job bank
• Record job responsibilities and task data in the project database
• Enter all employer data and position descriptions in the job bank
• Assist with workshop activities as needed
• Listen, ask effective questions, and document responses
• Network with area business organizations
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Must have 1-3 years of sales or business experience
• Must have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Should have skills and experience in providing career development assistance
• Should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have notable experience in a team-oriented environment
• Bachelor's Degree in business, education, human resources, or related area is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and an automobile are required
• Should be able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
• Experience or knowledge of human or social services is a plus

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.