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Posted: January 29, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Veteran Business Consultant (Regional Recruiter) - Upper Savannah/Greenwood

State of South Carolina

Department of Employment and Workforce

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$45,900 - $45,900

per year

Closes

February 9, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping businesses in South Carolina's Upper Savannah region connect with veteran job seekers by promoting workforce services, providing recruitment support, and ensuring employers get the workers they need.

You'll travel to several counties to meet with companies, especially federal contractors, and assist with job postings and training programs.

It's a great fit for someone with recruitment experience who enjoys building relationships and supporting veterans in finding careers.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus at least three years of experience in recruitment, selection, interviewing, or workforce development
  • Or, high school diploma plus a minimum of four years of relevant experience in recruitment, selection, interviewing, or workforce development
  • Ability to travel regularly to counties including Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda
  • Strong customer service skills for providing professional support to employers
  • Knowledge of labor market trends, job market information, and compliance with equal opportunity (EO) standards
  • Experience or familiarity with workforce programs such as Wagner-Peyser, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW), and Veteran Services

Full Job Description

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About Us

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state?

Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment.

Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses.

And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity!

Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance?

If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!


Job Description

Our Veteran Business Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division.

ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers.

The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance.

Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends.

South Carolina’s 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.

This position is in the Workforce and Economic Development Division primarily for the veteran population in the Upper Savannah Region.

The Veteran Business Consultant will ensure the consistent and effective development of services to businesses that demonstrate clear connections between workforce development activities and employer's needs.

This role also aids with all services as needed within an SC Works Center.

This position requires scheduled travel to the following counties: Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda.

Key Responsibilities
  • Market services through partner and community meetings and to employers with a focus on federal contractors.
  • Be an active participant of the Business Services Team.
  • Maintain business outreach and retention records.
  • Assist with ES programs like Wagner-Peyser, TAA, MSFW, and Veteran Services Program.
  • Review job orders and proofreads for accuracy and EO compliance.
  • Register new employers and communicates validation process.
  • Ensure timely, professional, and attentive customer service to all employers.
  • Provide technical assistance and walks employers through the SC Works system.
  • Communicate about labor market information, business, and tax incentive programs, WIOA, OJT, and services.
  • Provide ongoing support to SC Works Centers and Workforce programs.

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience in recruitment/selection; OR a high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, or workforce development.

Additional Information

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/30/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5216825