Operations Director

EDSI; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI in Tallahassee, Florida, seeks an Operations Director to oversee workforce development programs across Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden and Jefferson Counties. You will lead a team, mentor staff, ensure program quality, and maintain compliance while building strong relationships with local employers and community partners.

The ideal candidate will have prior team leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for serving others.

Qualifications

• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff for workforce programs.
• Ensure program quality and compliance with standards.
• Build strong relationships with community partners and employers.
• Travel between offices and throughout the Capital Region.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff for workforce programs.
• Ensure program quality and compliance with standards.
• Build strong relationships with community partners and employers.
• Travel between offices and throughout the Capital Region.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in case management, human services or related field

Job description

Make a difference in your community while leading a team dedicated to helping people achieve their career goals. EDSI is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented Operations Director to oversee workforce development programs serving Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden and Jefferson Counties.

In this role, you’ll provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensure program quality and compliance, build strong relationships with community partners and employers, and work closely with EDSI leadership and local workforce partners to achieve program goals. The position also offers opportunities to explore innovative approaches that strengthen services and respond to changing workforce needs.

The ideal candidate brings team leadership experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a passion for serving others. A degree or relevant experience in case management, human services or a related field is required, along with a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between offices and throughout the Capital Region.

• Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up. Smile. Support.