Greater Des Moines Partnership · 19 hours ago
Talent Programs Specialist
Des Moines,IA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGreater Des Moines Partnership is focused on enhancing the region's talent ecosystem and is seeking a Talent Programs Specialist to manage key talent initiatives. This role involves overseeing the DSM Intern Connection and Young Professionals Connection programs, driving engagement, and supporting various talent development strategies.
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Responsibilities
Provides end-to-end leadership of DSM Intern Connection, including program planning, recruitment, execution and deliverables
Leads intern engagement experiences, including professional development, networking and community engagement
Collects and leverages data and feedback from employers and participants to continuously improve program design and outcomes
Builds relationships with internship program administrators and career development professionals throughout the region and serves as a subject-matter expert for Investors and Regional Chamber Members
Team lead of Young Professionals Connection (YPC) with the goal of increasing membership and delivering professional development opportunities for young professionals in Greater Des Moines
Assists Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Inclusive Strategies with the management of memberships, financials and governance and the YPC Board with elections, meetings and communications
Supports The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective program and operations
Manages talent attraction programming and supports talent campaign implementation including coordinating with internal teams and contributes to data collection, reporting and storytelling on talent campaign outcomes
Identifies and leads regional representation activities, including campus engagement and career-related events, to advance program goals and regional talent priorities
Coordinates partner and employer participation in talent development initiatives, serving as a connector and facilitator across systems and programs
Owns planning, execution, and project management for assigned talent initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional strategy and organizational priorities. Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, across multiple concurrent initiatives
Attends Talent Development and Inclusive Strategies board and council meetings and provides updates as requested
Assists with execution of Talent Development and Inclusive Strategies priorities as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partnership Investors, Regional Chamber Members, students, partners and prospective talent
Very strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while leading programs from start to finish
Must be detail oriented, self-starter and be able to multi-task
Highly adaptable and have the ability to work well with others and within a team, both internally and externally
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive or proprietary information
Willingness and ability to travel
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in communications, business, human resources, or a related field
Preferred
Project coordination or human resources and workforce development experience preferred
Company
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Greater Des Moines Partnership is a nonprofit organization that provides economic, strategic planning, and community development services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tiffany Tauscheck, CCE, IOM, CDME
President & CEO
Courtney Shaw, APR
Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
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