Associate Director, Workforce Development & Impact

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is seeking an Associate Director of Workforce Development to guide the workforce team across Austin, West Garfield Park, and Back of the Yards. You will refine curricula, coordinate referrals, monitor participant progress, and use data to drive program improvements and demonstrate impact.

As a member of the leadership team, you will manage budgets, build partnerships, and support innovative initiatives like SC2 and Cara Collective, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• At least three years of management experience.
• At least five years in workforce development/joining prevention setting preferred.
• Familiarity with Chicago neighborhoods and violence drivers.
• Strong commitment to professional development and nonviolence principles.
• Ability to take initiative and lead by example.
• Inclusive leadership style with confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for all workforce development programming.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the workforce team and coordinate with Street Outreach.
• Monitor grant spending and participate in budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance to support participant stipends and payments.
• Develop partnerships and manage external stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure data capture and reporting to demonstrate program impact.
• Support onboarding, staff development, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Team management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is seeking an Associate Director of Workforce Development to guide the workforce team across Austin, West Garfield Park, and Back of the Yards. You will refine curricula, coordinate referrals, monitor participant progress, and use data to drive program improvements and demonstrate impact.

As a member of the leadership team, you will manage budgets, build partnerships, and support innovative initiatives like SC2 and Cara Collective, while ensuring