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General information
Job Posting Title
Job Developer- Remote in MT
Date
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
City
Billings
State
MT
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is hiring a Job Developer to connect individuals with meaningful, career-focused employment opportunities. In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between employers, community partners, and program participants-building strong partnerships that align workforce needs with talent development.
The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator who thrives on building relationships, coordinating recruitment initiatives such as job fairs and hiring events, and ensuring continuous alignment between employer expectations and participant skill development.
**This is a remote position, must live in the state of Montana**
Why Maximus?
- Competitive Compensation -Bonuses based on performance included!
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
- Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
- Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop relationships with employers/community providers to provide our participants access to career driven employment opportunities both paid and unpaid.
- Assess and respond to employers specific needs by meeting with and presenting to employers to discuss specific services, assessing employer needs and building working relationships.
- Develop strong relationships with local economic development groups, chambers of commerce and professional organizations.
- Educate project staff on available employment opportunities.
- Establish ongoing feedback loops with employers to adjust referrals based on updated skill sets.
- Coordinate training opportunities to meet employer needs.
- Schedule, coordinate, facilitate and participate in job fairs, on-site recruitment events and outside functions with various community partners.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
- Minimum 6 years of related experience required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in account/client management, program marketing or sales experience.
- Strong working knowledge of labor market, community resources and diverse populations.
- Demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, discretion and decision making and effective motivational skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, listening and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment with continuous change, as a team member and independently.
Preferred Experience:
-Community engagement or outreach experience
Requirements:
-Travel up to 70% of the time
-Must live in Montana
This position is fully remote and will require a home office.
Home office requirements:
Reliable high-speed internet service
Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
24.87
Maximum Salary
$
26.00