<p>The work we do matters!</p> <p>Hiring Agency:</p> <p>Economic Development - Agency 72</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Lincoln, NE</p> <p>Hiring Rate:</p> <p>$25.852</p> <p>Job Posting:</p> <p>JR2025-00016339 Workforce Attraction Consultant (Open)</p> <p>Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):</p> <p>05-20-2025</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Workforce Attraction Consultant will have responsibility for assisting and supporting Nebraska employer efforts in attracting workforce from outside the State to fill open Nebraska jobs as well as helping to lead the State's overall talent/workforce attraction effort with local communities, chambers, and economic development organizations. Nebraska has a compelling story to tell. This position will help lead the effort on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to tell it effectively and successfully!</p> <p>Look at what we have to offer!</p> <ul> <li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately </li><li>Military leave </li><li>156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Employee assistance program </li><li>79% employer paid health insurance plans </li><li>Dental and vision insurance plans </li><li>Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government </li><li>Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State </li><li>Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service </li><li>Training and Development based on your career aspirations </li><li>Fun, inviting teammates </li><li>A safe and secure environment </li></ul> <p>At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!</p> <p>Job Duties: The position may not involve all the specified duties, nor are the listed examples exhaustive: Work collaboratively with Nebraska employers to identify out of State talent/workforce to target for attraction efforts.</p> <p>Identify industries and geographic areas with a surplus of talent/workforce that have experience/qualifications aligned with Nebraska's primary workforce needs. Assist in the planning, promotion, and executing of Talent/Workforce attraction events. Promote Nebraska as a place to live, work, and play to existing and potential Nebraskans. Assist in the efforts to conceptualize and create visually compelling, engaging and effective talent attraction materials, tactics and campaigns to share with a diverse audience. Assist in the management of multiple programs and strategies led by the Talent Development Team including Good Life Ambassadors program; TheGoodLifeIsCalling.com talent attraction website; Nebraska Good Life social media platforms. Program management includes design, promotion, facilitating, partnering, collaboration, evaluation and reporting. Assist the Business Recruitment Team and Field Service Team as needed on attraction and retention projects that may have specific human capital needs. Maintain and update physical and digital files for use in responding to requests for information. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.</p> <p>Requirements/Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any discipline related to the work assigned and two years of related experience. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree, and having skill sets and experience more particularly described in the "Examples of Work" section and the "Knowledge, skills and abilities" section.</p> <p>Other: This position requires 10% travel with some overnights. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p> <p>Knowledge of: the principles, practices and objectives of economic development, event coordination, and marketing project management procedures; principles and techniques of public relations and talent attraction; business research practices and techniques.</p> <p>Skill in communicating effectively; influencing programs and policy development at various levels; transforming complex ideas into understandable information for communication to both individuals and groups.</p> <p>Ability to implement and monitor projects and strategies; plan, direct and evaluate the work of economic development, service providers, and specialized staff.</p> <p>Ability to prepare and deliver presentations; determine effective research methods/processes and sources; analyze data and prepare reports; interact with and gain the cooperation of community leaders, other employees, and the public and maintain effective working relationships; relate well with a diverse number of individuals or organizations; analyze a community's present situation and recommend programs to achieve desired results.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.</p> <p>Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</p> <p>Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.</p>