North Bay Project Director — Workforce Innovation Leader

Career-Team-36cf2150; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with a generous employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employer-sponsored life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Career Team seeks an experienced Project Director to oversee WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs in the Napa region, with travel to Marin, Napa, Mendocino, and Lake. The role ensures compliance, performance excellence, and strategic initiatives across workforce functions.

Ideal candidates have a strong WIOA background, leadership experience, and a commitment to staff development. This full-time exempt position supports community partnerships and program growth within Career Team’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, or community development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, workforce development, business, marketing, public relations, or education
• Strong knowledge of WIOA programs and workforce development requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility and efficiency
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), case management software, and customer relations tools
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source.
• Partner with the local Workforce Development Board to support program growth and increase community awareness of WIOA and partner services.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, policies, procedures and program monitoring.
• Oversee program budgets to ensure expenditure rates align with performance goals while avoiding disallowed costs.
• Develop and implement service delivery plans to drive key performance metrics and staff coaching initiatives.
• Lead a team of high-performing employees, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth.
• Design and execute continuous improvement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Hire, train, and develop staff while ensuring best practices in workforce development.
• Accurately complete required documentation and reports.
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset - thinking innovatively and challenging the status quo.
• Other duties and projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, public relations, or community development, or a related field

Tools

Case management software

CRM tools

Job description

Career Team seeks an experienced Project Director to oversee WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs in the Napa region, with travel to Marin, Napa, Mendocino, and Lake. The role ensures compliance, performance excellence, and strategic initiatives across workforce functions.

Ideal candidates have a strong WIOA background, leadership experience, and a commitment to staff development. This full-time exempt position supports community partnerships and program growth within Career Team’s