Director of Career Access & Workforce Development

Met Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, vision, andLife

Pre-tax commuter benefits

403(b) with employer contribution

Generous vacation, sick leave, andHols

Job summary

Met Council in New York, NY seeks a Career Access Program Director to lead workforce development initiatives in Brooklyn. You will plan, design, and oversee programs, building partnerships with community groups, funders, and employers to expand opportunities for clients in targeted neighborhoods.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in nonprofit program planning, strong English communication, and experience managing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (required).
• 5+ years of work experience in nonprofit, community-based, program planning, or workforce development industries (required).
• Excellent communication skills (required); must be fluent in English (both written and verbal).
• Bilingual English/Yiddish (preferred). Familiarity with Boro Park community (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plan to expand Met Council’s Career Access suite of workforce development programs, collaborating with staff, program participants, funders, partner agencies, and community input.
• Oversee, supervise, and support all Career Access Program staff members in Brooklyn.
• Lead agency-facing workforce-related meetings and produce funder reports.
• Collaborate with instructors, educational institutions, and seminar presenters on career courses and educational seminars.
• Represent Met Council to external partners and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with Boro Park and Bensonhurst community members and assess demand for workforce development needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, government and philanthropic players in New York City.
• Document program progress, lessons learned, and future steps for leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internally with Met Council staff on data collection, analysis, evaluation, and pilot development.
• Hire appropriate staff with HR as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Program planning

Workforce development

Partnership building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Staff management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Met Council in New York, NY seeks a Career Access Program Director to lead workforce development initiatives in Brooklyn. You will plan, design, and oversee programs, building partnerships with community groups, funders, and employers to expand opportunities for clients in targeted neighborhoods.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in nonprofit program planning, strong English communication, and experience managing staff.