Build Partnerships. Create Opportunities. Make an Impact.

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to help connect businesses and community partners with meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

This professional role combines relationship-building, business development, marketing, contract coordination, and program support. The Coordinator will serve as an important link between businesses, vendors, funders, participants, families, agency staff, and community organizations. If you are energized by meeting people, developing partnerships, identifying possibilities, and turning those connections into real opportunities, this position offers a chance to put those skills to work with purpose.

Position Information

Location: Lakewood, New Jersey
Department: Vocational
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Hourly Pay: $25.20

Paid On-the-Job Training Provided

Where You'll Make an Impact

Business Development & Employment Opportunities

• Establish contracts with community businesses that can provide employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Seek out new work opportunities through professional affiliations, memberships, networking, and community connections.
• Develop relationships with funding, accreditation, and networking sources that support the vocational program.
• Work with vendors to negotiate contracts, make necessary updates, establish specifications, and define quality standards for successful contract completion.
• Contribute to initiatives designed to expand the vocational program.
• Identify and develop opportunities that allow participants to pursue gainful employment.

Community Outreach & Marketing

• Represent and promote vocational services through presentations, marketing efforts, professional affiliations, memberships, and community organizations.
• Develop marketing services and materials that increase awareness of the agency's vocational programs.
• Build productive working relationships with participants, families, businesses, vendors, funders, supervisors, co-workers, and other community partners.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to support successful program and employment outcomes.

Work Coordination & Program Support

• Prepare and distribute work orders to appropriate parties and ensure job expectations are clearly communicated.
• Train personnel on job specifications and requirements related to contracted work.
• Complete agency forms, documentation, billing records, and time studies accurately and as required.
• Develop, implement, and work toward achieving program goals and objectives established through the Outcomes Management Plan.
• Monitor program expenses and maintain operations within established budget parameters.
• Help ensure vocational services operate in accordance with sound business practices and industry standards.

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain current knowledge of agency, Vocational Services, and program-specific policies and procedures.
• Follow applicable standards and requirements established by CARF, DVRS, DCF, DDD, DOE, and DOL.
• Cooperate with agency personnel and representatives from the Department of Human Services, Department of Children and Families, and other state or federal regulatory agencies during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related area.

Experience & Required Credentials

• At least two years of experience in the sales/marketing field.
• Valid NJ driver's license with no more than five points.
• Successful completion of all required Division of Developmental Disabilities pre-service trainings.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain valid Crisis Management Training.

Required Screening

The employee must meet and maintain the requirements to successfully pass a state and federal criminal history check, Central Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry (CARI) check.

The employee must also comply with and successfully pass all required pre-employment and active employment drug screening processes as a condition of employment.

A Role With Purpose

This position is about more than finding contracts or building a business network. The partnerships you develop can open doors to employment, independence, skill development, and greater community participation for individuals with developmental disabilities.

If you are a relationship-driven professional with sales and marketing experience who enjoys finding opportunities and building connections, this could be the opportunity to bring your skills and purpose together.

Help us create stronger business partnerships and more opportunities for meaningful employment in our community.

Benefits

The Arc of Ocean County offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low Deductible Health Plans with $0 Copay Options
• Comprehensive Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Matching
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance