[Hiring] Apprenticeship Outreach & Engagement Specialist @FHI 360

Role Description

IWL is a national hub funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Builds America grant (ABA2) to champion the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). The Apprenticeship Outreach & Engagement Specialist will lead and execute outreach and recruitment strategies to expand employer partnerships and increase enrollment in RAPs and participation in pre-apprenticeship programs. This role will drive engagement with employers, workforce partners, and community organizations to support the growth and scale of apprenticeship programs under FHI 360 initiatives, including ABA2.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Outreach Strategy & Implementation
• Employer Engagement & Partnership Development
• Apprentice Recruitment Support
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Data Tracking & Reporting
• Communications, Event & Convening Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in public administration, policy studies, economics, business, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in apprenticeships, marketing/sales, employer engagement, workforce programs, or partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing external relationships.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including employers, nonprofits, and public sector partners.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) or workforce systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with outreach, sales, business development, or partnership management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication (presentations, email outreach).
• Ability to manage multiple outreach streams and priorities simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate goals into actionable outreach plans.
• Comfort with data tracking and using metrics to drive decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.

Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
• 18 days of paid vacation per year.
• 12 sick days per year.
• 11 holidays per year.
• Base salary range: USD 68,000 - 90,000 annually.