Executive Director, Tech Workforce & Community Impact

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

i.c.stars Kansas City seeks an Executive Director to serve as the strategic and operational leader for the site, driving program excellence, growth, and community impact across recruitment, training, placement, and career retention. The ED will report to the CEO and lead by example in building a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

The role emphasizes employer engagement, fundraising, and partnerships to expand regional impact, with oversight of financial performance and advisory boards to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in workforce development, nonprofit management, education, or related areas.
• Strong skills in fundraising, partner engagement, strategy, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Kansas City site, aligning with growth goals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing local team and foster an inclusive, accountable culture.
• Oversee program operations, learner experience, and employer partnerships to maximize outcomes.
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and fundraising activities in collaboration with national leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, funders, and community partners to expand impact.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Fundraising

Partnerships

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Nonprofit/related field

Job description

i.c.stars Kansas City seeks an Executive Director to serve as the strategic and operational leader for the site, driving program excellence, growth, and community impact across recruitment, training, placement, and career retention. The ED will report to the CEO and lead by example in building a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

The role emphasizes employer engagement, fundraising, and partnerships to expand regional impact, with oversight of financial performance and advisory boards to