Talent Placement Specialist

Job Title: Talent Placement Specialist

Location: Kansas City, MO

Reports to: Executive Director

About Us:

i.c.stars is a 25-year-old nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to preparing individuals from underserved communities for rewarding careers in technology. With a passionate team of 35+ professionals, we’re committed to bridging the gap between diverse talent and the tech industry. We find talent, train talent, and place talent in rewarding careers that end cycles of generational poverty and yield long-term success. At our core, we believe that innovation thrives when people are empowered, supported, and allowed to grow.

If you’re someone who is energized by people-first leadership and is passionate about making a lasting impact, we want you to be a part of our journey as we continue to shape the future of tech professionals.

Position Summary:

i.c.stars is seeking a Talent Placement Specialist to support the career success of our program graduates and play a key role in advancing our mission to develop future technology and community leaders. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Talent Placement Specialist is responsible for preparing, coaching, and connecting interns and alumni to employment opportunities in the tech sector.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and who brings a unique blend of career coaching expertise and relationship-building savvy. The Talent Placement Specialist works closely with interns throughout their job search journey—providing resume support, interview preparation, and career guidance—while also managing and growing relationships with employer partners, alumni, and volunteers to drive placement outcomes.

With a goal of achieving 80% graduate job placement within 90 days of program completion, this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to tailor interactions to a variety of stakeholders, from aspiring technologists to corporate hiring managers. The Talent Placement Specialist also monitors industry trends, helps match graduates to open roles, and actively participates in networking events to expand the employment pipeline.

This is a high-impact, mission-aligned role for someone who is passionate about workforce development, equity in tech, and the power of career opportunity to transform lives.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve an intern placement rate of 80% within 90 days of their program completion.
• Work closely with interns to ensure interview preparation, employer talent match, and career path alignment.
• Engage the local business ecosystem through event attendance/participation with local chambers of commerce, consortia and employer networks to generate new employer partnerships.
• Stay current with technology labor market trends and job search strategies.
• Manage a network of volunteers to enhance resume feedback and mock interviews and other forms of intern hiring preparation.
• Coordinate hiring events, talent showcases and other activities to highlight and promote intern talent to employer ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify and leverage new opportunities with existing partners.
• Track and update weekly job pipeline forecasts.
• Perform other duties as required to support the goals and mission of i.c.stars.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in talent placement, employer engagement, and/or staffing is highly preferred. Experience in job readiness, career services, or a related field ideally with a workforce development or non-profit community-based organization is required.
• Knowledge of corporate staffing and hiring practices, career development, talent acquisition and employer engagement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism in follow-up, follow-through, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Resourceful self-starter mentality with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable working in a tight-knit, mission-driven team environment
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend events

Why Join Us?

Make an Impact: Help us shape the team that develops and prepares individuals for careers in tech. Be a part of an organization that’s making a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants, and the communities and businesses we serve.

Collaborative Environment: We pride ourselves on being a supportive, team-oriented organization where everyone’s voice is heard.

Work-Life Balance: We value our people’s well-being, offering flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

A Culture of Learning: As a team, we believe in continual growth—personally and professionally. There’s always room to learn, share ideas, and try something new.

Compensation & Benefits:

• i.c.stars is committed to delivering an equitable compensation and benefits package to support the financial, mental, and physical wellness of our staff. Benefits include:
• Health Insurance (i.c.stars covers 95% of individual medical plan premiums)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities

If you meet the qualifications described above and are excited about creating a people-centric culture and driving the development of our talented team, we welcome your application.

i.c.stars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.