A Labor Services Representative typically provides workforce services to job seekers and employers — assessment, placement, and program coordination — usually in a public workforce or labor program.
A typical day mixes client intake, employer outreach, placement coordination, and case documentation. You'll often work inside structured program rules, with the mix depending on the funding sources active in your office. Pacing follows program cycles and labor market dynamics.
The systems navigation can surprise newcomers — workforce funding, training programs, and employer partnerships all have their own rules. Coordination with clients, employers, and program staff is constant. Outcomes reporting shapes how the work is evaluated.
People who thrive here typically have steady warmth, curiosity about labor markets, and comfort with varied client needs. Patience for slow career change and reliable follow-through usually matter more than prior coaching credentials.
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View all Business Operations roles →A Labor Services Representative typically provides workforce services to job seekers and employers — assessment, placement, and program coordination — usually in a public workforce or labor program.
Median pay for a Labor Services Representative is about $73K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $45K to $127K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, and Critical Thinking.
Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 6.2% through 2034, with roughly 917,460 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Agricultural Services Director, Casework Services Director, and Child Welfare Services Director.
Your job belongs to your employer.
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