Lead Special Projects & Workforce Programs

Equus; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Special Project Manager in TX to lead and supervise staff on special initiatives, coordinate planning and reporting, and maintain external engagement with employers, schools, and partners. The role emphasizes process improvement and adherence to program standards within a dynamic workforce development environment.

The position requires strong leadership, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, with responsibilities spanning logistics, SOP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Human Services, Education, Business, Public Administration, Workforce Development, or similar).
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, workforce development, education services, community engagement, employer relations, or similar fields.
• At least 3–5 years of supervisory or lead experience, including providing functional guidance, workflow direction, performance support, or direct supervision of staff.
• Experience working with youth programming, externships, transition services, grant-funded initiatives, or workforce readiness programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision and oversight of staff assigned to special initiatives, ensuring prioritization of tasks, quality of work, and adherence to project goals.
• Lead the planning, execution, coordination, and reporting of special initiatives, ensuring staff understand expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison to employers, schools, community organizations, and partner agencies, representing the project and guiding staff in external engagement activities.
• Oversee coordination of logistics, schedules, timelines, and resource needs, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring timely completion.
• Direct the analysis, development, and implementation of process improvements, guiding staff through continuous improvement activities.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of SOPs, best practices, and change management strategies, ensuring team compliance and proper training.
• Provide training, coaching, and functional guidance to staff to support development, performance, and adherence to program standards.
• Ensure staff conduct eligibility screenings, orientations, and Employment Plan development accurately and in alignment with program requirements.
• Oversee participant engagement, including identifying barriers to employment and ensuring staff provide appropriate support.
• Review and ensure accuracy of supportive service requests, verification activities, order processing, and reconciliation of receipts.
• Maintain oversight of case notes and documentation, ensuring staff record timely, accurate, and compliant information in required systems.
• Guide the preparation and generation of reports using internal systems and available program data.
• Oversee organization and maintenance of the project Share Drive, ensuring policies, procedures, and documents remain current and accessible.
• Supervise management of project social media platforms and live chat features, ensuring appropriate and timely communication.
• Coordinate team meetings, schedules, and project activities, providing clear communication and follow‑through on action items.
• Ensure confidentiality of participant and company information, and promote proper stewardship of company resources.
• Perform other supervisory and project‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a Special Project Manager in TX to lead and supervise staff on special initiatives, coordinate planning and reporting, and maintain external engagement with employers, schools, and partners. The role emphasizes process improvement and adherence to program standards within a dynamic workforce development environment.

The position requires strong leadership, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, with responsibilities spanning logistics, SOP