State of Nebraska · 17 hours ago
Business Service Representative
Lexington, NE
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.14/hr - $22.14/hrThe State of Nebraska is seeking a Business Service Representative to join their Health & Human Services team. This role focuses on building partnerships to connect businesses with skilled jobseekers and involves outreach, employer engagement, and supporting participant job placement through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training team.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducting business outreach, promoting SNAP E&T services, and advocating for participants by aligning their skills and interests with workforce needs
Identifying employment opportunities, developing job leads, and coordinating employer engagement activities to support participant job placement and retention
Maintaining regular coordination with community-based organizations, workforce partners, and state agency leadership to support program alignment, share labor market insights, and strengthen employer pipelines through collaborative initiatives and statewide efforts
Working with computer databases and updating, documenting, and verifying information, accurately processing assigned work tasks, and preparing correspondence
Qualification
Required
Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing or a related field; OR experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research and direct customer service
Valid Driver's License – Driving is Required
Knowledge, skills, or experience relating to database use, customer service, and professional communication
Demonstrate initiative in seeking out and developing/maintaining positive partnerships
Self-starter mindset
Good communication skills
Results driven
Good time management skills
Flexibility
Ability to set and manage priorities
Skill in conducting formal presentations to provide education and share information
Ability to plan, organize time and responsibilities
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Ability to analyze, develop and organize materials
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with agency staff, service providers/contractors, community organizations and clients
Ability to communicate electronically, on paper or in person to promote, explain, discuss, advise and interact with interested groups on various program-related topics
Ability to exercise independent critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain liaison with community representatives
Preferred
Direct experience working with businesses, job development, sales, networking, relationship building, case management, human services
Candidates with prior exposure to employment and training programs, employer engagement, or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)/SNAP E&T are preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
Founded in 1867
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Nebraska Governor
2025-06-22
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