Massachusetts Workforce Program Manager

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Boston; Hybrid; PHP 4,060,324 - 5,220,417; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Subsidized health, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

A climate technology company is seeking a Workforce Program Manager in Boston. The ideal candidate has experience in workforce development and supports individuals re-entering the workforce. Responsibilities include launching and managing programs, building relationships with partners, and maintaining recruitment targets. This position offers the chance to create a positive impact on participants' employability in the green economy.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development programs.
• Lived or professional experience with workforce re-entry individuals.
• Commitment to environmental and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage workforce development programs.
• Coordinate communication between partners.
• Maintain participant recruitment and placement targets.
• Provide support services for participants.
• Facilitate access to social services for participants.

Skills

Workforce development program design

Relationship building

Technology literacy (Gmail, Zoom)

Public speaking

Job description

Listed as one of the 100 most influential companies in 2023 by Time Magazine, BlocPower is a Black-owned climate technology company creating smarter, greener, healthier buildings for all by reducing the barriers to money-saving, quality-of-life-improving green building upgrade.

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting systems impacted people who are in the process of re-entering the workforce, experience in workforce development training programs and a deep commitment to social justice.

In this role, you will work with the BlocPower team to successfully launch and manage a workforce development program in the Boston metro area, focused on training and preparing people for careers in the green economy and building electrification industry. With support from the BlocPower team, you’ll be responsible for program design, collaborating closely with a network of organizations to support the program participants, developing measurement and verification plans, preparing impact assessment reports and other program management related tasks. A successful program will have a visible impact on the local economy and the employment opportunities for the program participants.

This position is for a goal oriented, self motivated and outgoing "people" and “operations” person who is willing to roll up their sleeves to build something new alongside a motivated and passionate team. The ideal person will create and maintain positive working relationships with program participants, and be a self-starter committed to the mission, values, beliefs of BlocPower.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a workforce development program launch and execution plan with key project milestones, with regular reporting including operational expenses, participant tracking and impact measurement
• Create and coordinate communication and deliverables between program partners and internal stakeholders to ensure project partners are accountable and delivering on their commitments to deliver an excellent program for program participants, including coordination of case management
• Maintain accountability for reaching program participant recruitment targets and employment placement targets, as well as other metrics as defined by the measurement and verification plan
• Build and maintain relationships with program partners including local community organizations, employers and other potential clients and collaborators
• Coordinate appropriate support services for workforce participants to ensure their success in the program by working with partners to identify needs and appropriate resources
• Facilitate access to social services available to participants in our workforce development program
• Assess individual needs and refer participants to the appropriate resources for assistance; preparing reports and correspondence; responding to inquiries, requests; and maintaining and updating files and records.
• Help grow the program and regional impact year over year, including by public speaking to promote the program and supporting grant funding applications, as well as other activities as needed
• Meet 1-1 with program participants to support their participation and be on-site during classroom training components as necessary to ensure programmatic success
• Other tasks as required for a successful program deployment

Qualifications

• Experience participating in, designing and/or implementing workforce development programs
• Lived and/or professional experience working with individuals in the process of workforce re-entry
• Deep commitment to environmental and social justice, experience with related organizations a plus
• Massachusetts residency required; Boston-area preferred
• Know how to use basic technology (Gmail, the internet, Zoom)
• Familiarity with the construction industry, HVAC/air source heat pump installation preferred, not required
• Familiarity with the Boston communities preferred, not required

BlocPower provides generous paid time off policies and the opportunity to subscribe to subsidized health, dental, and vision plans.

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out this form: https://jobs.lever.co/BlocPower/b3b30fa6-1025-40e4-9300-140a0325d2a0/apply

BlocPower provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlocPower complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BlocPower expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of BlocPower employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.