BAVC Media is seeking to hire an Employer Engagement Specialist to help us carry out our California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) grant, for an initial term of 12 months beginning March 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027. This is a Part-Time Temporary Position and the term may be extended, depending on the availability of funding.

This could be a terrific opportunity for a professional with experience in HR / People and Culture working at a medium to large company.

ABOUT BAVC MEDIA

BAVC Media inspires social change by empowering media makers to develop and share diverse stories through art, education and technology. We do this through a range of artistic and career development programs.

In 2024, California’s Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) awarded BAVC Media funding for a California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) grant to develop and test innovative practices to increase the participation of opportunity youth in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and to demonstrate the impact of apprenticeship on employment and earnings outcomes for young people who experience barriers to employment, also referred to as “opportunity youth”.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

Develop relationships with companies for potential field placement opportunities who employ early career media creatives.
Assist in direct job placement of Digital Marketing and Media Producer Apprenticeship graduates by analyzing their strengths and matching them with appropriate positions
Offer an assortment of ways to partner with BAVC Media, including but not limited to:
Hire an intern/pre-apprentice/apprentice
Host an industry open house for networking opportunities
Purchase training packages for their key staff
Host a mock interview panel
Review BAVC Media curriculum
Provide a tour of their office
Donate production gear, software, and/or hardware

Develop new leads for corporate training opportunities and convert them to paying clients
Present BAVC Media’s Digital Marketing and Media Producer Apprenticeship program, and BAVC Media’s training and workforce development programs overall, to the corporate and media business community at networking events

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Leverage industry relationships to acquire production gear, software and hardware donations, in collaboration with BAVC Media’s Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development
Support other workforce development-related activities at BAVC Media, as needed, including industry events and educational events.
Recruit employers for partnerships (e.g. career panels or “one off” classes) benefiting BAVC Media creative workforce development programs
Present custom training opportunities to Bay Area companies using existing BAVC Media pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship models, and other relevant examples from the field.
Identify internship, Pre-Apprenticeship, and Registered Apprenticeship leads for BAVC Media’s participants and graduates by developing collaborative relationships with employer partners

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of digital technology and multimedia industry trends, practices, and career paths
Knowledge of Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships as an “earn and learn” model.
Note: Applicants unfamiliar with this model can conduct research prior to the interviewing stage. A suggested list of resources includes:
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/employers/registered-apprenticeship-program
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/odep/categories/youth/apprenticeship/odep1.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/training/apprenticeship
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/apprenticeship/pdfs/pre_apprenticeship_guideforwomen.pdf
https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/Grants/California-Youth-Apprenticeship-Grant.html
Ability to cold call Bay Area companies of interest
Two years experience in recruiting, business development, and/or community management
Knowledge of industry hiring protocols
Working knowledge of job placement, client development and Registered Apprenticeship
Desire to help underserved populations and work with diverse communities
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Have excellent presentation skills
An ability to size up a company’s needs and offer compelling solutions

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

This is a part-time, temporary position from March 1, 2026-March 31, 2027 and  may be extended depending on availability of funding. We anticipate the weekly hours to be 10-20. This is a hybrid role with the incumbent required to work in office and/or attend in-person meetings for part of the week as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor. We also offer free registration in BAVC classes and workshops whenever schedule and availability permits.

Range:  $28.67-$32.97 per hour DOE

Special ADA Requirements

BAVC Media is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

For the purposes of ADA, the “Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” are essential job functions.
Significant work is performed in a typical interior office work environment or community meeting space with typical noise and other disruptions.
Both standing and sitting are required for long periods of time. High use of computers and related equipment is required.
Various types of equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and include, but are not limited to, computers, printers and copy machines, office supplies and materials, telephones, and other common communication devices.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for meetings or performing duties for project-related events.

BAVC Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

As a public-serving, and government-funded community media organization, BAVC Media follows all public health and safety protocols prescribed by relevant agencies. BAVC Media employees are required to comply with these protocols as they relate to Covid-19 and any other illnesses and/or safety issues.