Executive Director, Workforce Strategy & Community Impact

MassHire Springfield Career Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MassHire Springfield is seeking its next Executive Director to lead workforce development as an economic strategy for Greater Springfield and Hampden County. This role shapes thousands of jobseekers’ careers and guides hundreds of employers in building the workforce they need to grow in a rapidly changing labor market.

The incumbent will set the strategic direction with the Board, oversee budgets, HR, and IT, and strengthen partnerships with local boards, state agencies, and employers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or nonprofit management (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years in a senior management role in a human services or mission-driven organization.
• Strong leadership, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to read labor market trends and translate data into decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the Career Center in partnership with the Board and translate strategy into operations.
• Oversee finance, HR, and IT functions and manage risk.
• Build and maintain community partnerships with funders, officials, and employers.
• Lead workforce trends analysis and program design to drive growth and impact.
• Supervise senior staff and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Education

Master's degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or nonprofit management (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MassHire Springfield is seeking its next Executive Director to lead workforce development as an economic strategy for Greater Springfield and Hampden County. This role shapes thousands of jobseekers’ careers and guides hundreds of employers in building the workforce they need to grow in a rapidly changing labor market.

The incumbent will set the strategic direction with the Board, oversee budgets, HR, and IT, and strengthen partnerships with local boards, state agencies, and employers.