Director, Workforce Training & Industry Partnerships

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking a Manager of Occupational Initiatives to lead the Mission Division’s targeted training programs, coordinate implementation, and strengthen employer partnerships in Brooklyn. You will align curricula to occupational standards, develop career pathways, monitor outcomes, and drive data-informed growth while supervising staff and vendors.

This role offers broad cross-functional leadership, opportunities to scale programs across sectors,

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years in workforce development, training, or related area.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Strong project management and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning, launch, and continuous improvement of targeted occupational training programs.
Develop implementation plans, schedules, benchmarks, and outcome expectations.
Monitor completion, credentials attainment, retention, and placement outcomes.
Identify gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen training effectiveness.
Lead partnerships with employers, providers, and industry stakeholders.
Develop career pathway models connecting training to employment and advancement.
Produce data-informed reports on training performance and outcomes.