Deputy Director of Operations, Workforce Center

Career Team; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Team seeks a Deputy Director to help plan, organize, and direct daily operations of the Workforce Solutions Centers across Deep East Texas. Reporting to the Project Director, you will support front-line staff and customers while maintaining alignment with WSDET and TWC policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and 3+ years of supervisory experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Travel up to 50% is possible; onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, public relations, or community organization/development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience overseeing front-line or program staff.
• Stellar oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Willingness to uphold Career Team’s core values and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in planning, organizing, and directing daily Workforce Solutions Centers operations.
• Provide supervision and ongoing support to Center management and staff.
• Coordinate meetings with management staff, partners, and Board staff as needed.
• Lead staff development efforts and assist with budgetary alignment across multiple funding streams.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and Workforce Board subject matter experts to advance Career Team's mission.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Office & Google proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or MBA degree

Job description

Career Team seeks a Deputy Director to help plan, organize, and direct daily operations of the Workforce Solutions Centers across Deep East Texas. Reporting to the Project Director, you will support front-line staff and customers while maintaining alignment with WSDET and TWC policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and 3+ years of supervisory experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Travel up to 50% is possible; onsite work is expected.