Executive Director, Workforce Development (NY Metro)

The Judge Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A national leader in education and workforce development seeks an Executive Director for their New York Metro operations. This senior role focuses on advancing economic mobility through strategic leadership and fundraising. Responsibilities include leading external engagements, managing a diverse stakeholder ecosystem, and ensuring alignment of regional strategies with statewide goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising and operational leadership within the nonprofit or education sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior executive experience in related sectors.
• Demonstrated fundraising success exceeding $10 million.
• Experience in leading large-scale regional initiatives.
• Knowledge of the New York Metro's economic and philanthropic landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and business development efforts for the NY Metro.
• Serve as the organization's spokesperson and build a Regional Board.
• Implement strategic plans aligned with national goals.
• Foster a high-performance culture and monitor campus success.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Strategic growth planning

Leadership in multi-site operations

Knowledge of NY Metro workforce

Communication and ambassadorial skills

Job description

The Opportunity...

Our client, a prominent national leader in the education and workforce development sector, is seeking a high-caliber Executive Director, Workforce Development to lead their New York Metro operations. As the head of the organization’s flagship region, this senior leader will be responsible for advancing a mission of economic mobility through proven strategic leadership, sophisticated fundraising, and high-level external engagement.

As the primary external representative for the NY Metro, you will cultivate and steward relationships with a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders, including philanthropic foundations, corporate C-Suite leaders, and government partners. A central focus of this role is to secure and diversify a multi-million-dollar revenue stream, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of programs that drive innovation and high-wage job attainment for graduates.

Strategic Oversight...

Based in the NY Metro area, the Executive Director provides the internal strategic vision for all regional campuses. You will lead a high-performing management team to ensure cohesive alignment and operational excellence, with the ultimate goal of delivering industry-leading training and driving unparalleled career success for program alumni.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Strategic Growth: Lead regional business development and philanthropic efforts, managing a sophisticated portfolio of major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and public funding. You will design and execute a multi-year growth strategy to scale the organization’s impact across the New York landscape.
• External Engagement & Thought Leadership: Serve as the primary spokesperson and brand ambassador, enhancing the organization's visibility. You will build and mobilize a Regional Board of Directors comprising New York’s top business, civic, and philanthropic leaders.
• Regional Strategy: Implement a comprehensive NY Metro strategy that ensures regional operations align with national mission goals while remaining responsive to local workforce policies and economic trends.
• Internal Leadership: Foster a mission-aligned, high-performance culture. You will define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for campus success, utilizing data-driven insights to drive continuous strategic improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior executive experience in fundraising, external affairs, or strategic operations, ideally within the nonprofit, education, or workforce sectors.
• Proven Fundraising Success: A demonstrated track record of managing and growing annual portfolios to exceed $10 million, with expertise in building complex, cross-sector partnerships.
• Operational Scale: Experience leading multi-site operations or large-scale regional initiatives with a focus on strategic planning and execution.
• NY Ecosystem Expertise: Deep knowledge of the New York Metro workforce, economic development, and philanthropic landscape is highly preferred.
• Mission Gravity: A compelling communicator and ambassador with a genuine passion for advancing economic mobility and racial equity.