Apprenticeship Outreach & Engagement Specialist

BACKGROUNDFHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of more than 2,000 experts work in over 50 countries around the world.FHI 360’s Institute for Work and Learning (IWL) advances solutions in the education and workforce systems. We focus on two key drivers of individual well-being – education and employment – to improve lives. We build bridges between work and learning by promoting shared goals and common understanding and expanding research-based strategies.JOB SUMMARYIWL 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). IWL’s Apprenticeships Programs helps employers hire and train new or existing employees in the human services or care economy workforce. NIWL offers four nationally recognized RAPs: Behavioral Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Counselor, and Youth Development Practitioner. Each RAP provides workers an opportunity to build their skillsets in a rewarding career path while also meeting critical workforce needs.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.Reporting to the Apprenticeships Project Director and working collaboratively with FHI 360 staff implementing the initiative, the position plays a key role in achieving program targets by building pipelines of employer partners and supporting recruitment and registration of apprentices through coordinated outreach, events, and partnership development. This role will have the opportunity to shape and scale national apprenticeship programs working at the intersection of workforce development, employer engagement, and contribute to expanding career pathways in high-demand sectors.RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:1. Outreach Strategy & ImplementationEnsure project implementation, adheres to company strategy, and remains technically sound.Provides technical support, including the development and execution of an apprentice and employer engagement strategy, outreach plans, and develop talking points and collaterals for businesses to increase awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programsDevelop targeted outreach campaigns (email, webinars, phone calls, info sessions, partner networks)Coordinate and implement recruitment events, including virtual and in-person sessionsLeverage partner networks (workforce boards, CBOs, state agencies) to expand reachTrack project outreach indicators and produce reports2. Employer Engagement & Partnership DevelopmentIdentify, cultivate, and manage relationships with employer partners across target sectorsConduct outreach meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with prospective employersInitiate and support employers through onboarding processes (e.g., program design, agreements, enrollment steps)Maintain strong relationships to support retention and expansion of employer partnersDevelops and delivers virtual and in-person presentations3. Apprentice Recruitment SupportCollaborate with partners to identify and recruit qualified apprentice candidatesSupport development and dissemination of outreach materials (flyers, messaging, toolkits)Track outreach effectiveness and adjust strategies based on performance4. Stakeholder CoordinationCollaborate with internal teams (technical advisors, project managers, communications, etc.)Coordinate outreach efforts with national and regional partnersEnsure alignment with program goals, timelines, and grant requirements5. Data Tracking & ReportingTrack outreach activities (calls, meetings, events, leads, conversions)Maintain CRM or tracking systems for employer and partner engagementAnalyze data to inform outreach strategy and report on progress toward goals6. Communications, Event & Convening SupportInform messaging and resources to utilize in outreach effortsPlan and support apprenticeship information sessions, accelerators, and conveningsDevelops and delivers presentationsRepresent FHI 360 in external meetings, events, and conferencesREQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIESKnowledge of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) or workforce systems.Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skillsExperience with outreach, sales, business development, or partnership managementExcellent written and verbal communication (presentations, email outreach)Ability to manage multiple outreach streams and priorities simultaneouslyStrategic thinking with ability to translate goals