Business Development Specialist

Location: Kansas City Area
Reports To: Director of Community Employment
Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Pay: $21.25-26.25/hour

About Job One

At Job One, we believe in the power of meaningful work to transform lives. As a nonprofit organization serving adults with disabilities, we connect talent with opportunity—empowering individuals to achieve independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose through employment.

The Opportunity

Are you a relationship builder with a passion for connecting people and creating win-win opportunities? As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in expanding community partnerships and developing employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. You’ll combine sales savvy, creative problem-solving, and human-centered advocacy to help individuals find fulfilling jobs—and help businesses discover exceptional employees.

What You’ll Do

Build strong partnerships with local employers, civic groups, and community organizations to expand inclusive hiring opportunities.
Conduct outreach and networking to identify new business relationships and placement sites.
Collaborate with our team to match job seekers with meaningful employment based on their unique abilities, skills, and interests.
Support individuals through every step of their employment journey—from discovery and training to long-term success on the job.
Provide on-site coaching and employer education to ensure successful placements.
Track progress, maintain accurate documentation, and meet performance goals for placements, satisfaction, and community impact.

What You Bring

A passion for helping others succeed and a drive to make a difference.
Proven experience in business development, sales, marketing, or employment services.
Strong communication, organization, and networking skills.
Comfort working with multiple stakeholders—including funders, families, and business leaders.
Tech proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Set-Works, SharePoint).
Valid driver’s license (Class E within 30 days of hire).

Preferred:
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in vocational rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of DMH and VR billing processes.
- Bachelor’s degree (experience may substitute for degree).

Why Join Job One?

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization guided by our P.E.O.P.L.E. Values—Professionalism, Empowerment, Opportunities, Partnerships, Leadership, and Excellence.
Here, your work directly changes lives, strengthens communities, and builds a more inclusive future.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us grow opportunity, one partnership at a time!

EEO/AA Employer

We’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Job One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, ages, disabilities, and veteran statuses. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

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