Independent Contractor — Employer Outreach & Partnership Development

TalentBase LLC is seeking an independent contractor to support employer outreach partnership development and community engagement for the Veterans CareerBridge Program. This program connects veterans transitioning service members spouses and dependents with employers across Kern County and prepares them for meaningful employment opportunities.

This is a 1099 contractor role funded through a public workforce development grant. The contractor determines their own schedule tools and outreach methods while meeting defined employer engagement and partnership development targets.

Requirements

Employer Outreach & Engagement

Conduct outreach to Kern County employers through warm calls email LinkedIn messaging and in-person visits

Maintain a weekly goal of 57 employer conversations about hiring SkillBridge or internship opportunities

Build and maintain an active roster of employers interested in participating in Veterans CareerBridge

Track employer interest follow-up needs and partnership readiness

Partnership Development

Convert employer conversations into formal commitments letters of support hiring interest or engagement agreements

Secure 12 employer commitments per month depending on employer readiness and market conditions

Attend approved community workforce and industry events to promote program awareness and strengthen relationships

Serve as a program representative during employer site visits orientations or discovery conversations

Information Sessions

Co-facilitate 12 virtual employer information sessions per month with the Program Director

Manage employer invitations attendance tracking and follow-up actions

Capture questions concerns and opportunities raised during sessions

Reporting Insights and Customer Feedback

Provide weekly activity reports outlining employer conversations outcomes risks and partnership status

Summarize key employer insights needs and suggestions

Provide recommendations and solutions to improve employer experience and satisfaction

Identify employer challenges early and propose corrective strategies

Maintain a pipeline with an appropriate over-engagement buffer to ensure employer availability for placements and training opportunities

Procurement Instructions Required

Because this contract is funded through a public workforce development grant all applicants must submit :

A monthly rate quote

A resume or summary of qualifications

Confirmation of availability (Dec 2025 Sept 2026)

Applications missing a rate quote cannot be considered.

Requirements

Experience in business development employer engagement outreach or workforce partnerships

Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with hiring managers and HR leaders

Ability to co-host employer information sessions and follow up effectively

Highly organized and able to track outreach metrics activities and outcomes

Familiarity with Kern County industries and workforce needs (preferred)

Must operate as a 1099 independent contractor

Must be able to self-manage schedule tools and workflow

Benefits

Independent contractor role (1099)

Flexible schedule and autonomy to manage workflow

Full control over outreach methods and relationship development

Opportunity to support employers and veterans across Kern County

Ability to contribute strategically to a high-impact community workforce initiative

Required Skills :

Experience in employer outreach business development talent acquisition or workforce engagement Ability to independently manage time relationships and deliverables Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfort engaging with HR leaders and employers Familiarity with Kern County industries and workforce needs (preferred) Understanding of veteran populations and community-based programs (preferred) Must operate as an independent contractor (1099) not an employee Reliable transportation for employer visits networking events and community meetings Must be able to track and report outreach activities weekly Ability to meet established outreach and engagement goals

Key Skills

Dewatering,Business Objects,Customer Care Service,Export Sales,Flooring,ACCA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1