Career Center Leader - Workforce Programs & Partnerships

Our House, Inc; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Our House, Inc. in Little Rock seeks a Director of the Career Center to lead programming and operations, supervise a large team, and work closely with partners, volunteers, and employers to deliver high-quality services for clients experiencing homelessness, connecting them with training and long-term employment.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed leadership, data accuracy, grant compliance, cross-program collaboration, fundraising participation, and relationship building with employers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years' leadership experience in a program serving high-risk individuals.
• Ability to work with diverse staff, clients and community members.
• Ability to implement a positive learning environment with enrichment programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold overall vision and leadership of the Career Center and implement high quality processes and policies.
• Directly supervise a large team to connect clients to full-time employment with above minimum-wage pay.
• Support Career Center as a low-barrier hub for residents to access basic resources and referrals.
• Ensure an inclusive, trauma-informed, safe environment for all clients.
• Develop innovative programming, orientations, referrals, service delivery and follow-up.
• Oversee the Job Training Program and ensure services address high-barrier clients.
• Oversee the Resource Hotline and triage a large volume of calls monthly.
• Build relationships with local employers, host hiring events and provide retention support.
• Grow partnerships with volunteers and community organizations for broad services.
• Maintain data quality and track client success in the Our House database.
• Collaborate with Development for grant requirements and reporting.
• Coordinate with other Our House programs to provide wrap-around services.
• Attend staffing meetings and respond to challenging situations.
• Pursue training and community meetings to improve programming quality.
• Represent Career Center at fundraising events and engage with funders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our House, Inc. in Little Rock seeks a Director of the Career Center to lead programming and operations, supervise a large team, and work closely with partners, volunteers, and employers to deliver high-quality services for clients experiencing homelessness, connecting them with training and long-term employment.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed leadership, data accuracy, grant compliance, cross-program collaboration, fundraising participation, and relationship building with employers and