Program Director, Workforce Training and Services

William Penn Foundation - Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

William Penn Foundation seeks a Program Director for Workforce Training and Services to oversee its newly launched grantmaking program, focused on reducing barriers to entry, completion, and long-term employment in high-quality training fields.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Director will develop and execute a coherent strategy, build a portfolio of high-impact grants, and represent the program to the Foundation’s Board, grantees, peer funders, and professional associations.

Job description

Program Director, Workforce Training and Services

The Program Director, Workforce Training and Services will be responsible for oversight of the Foundation’s newest grantmaking program, focused on reducing barriers to accessing and completing workforce training and employment retention. The program is focused on program and policy change that can help more people to engage with high quality training programs, complete those programs, and secure meaningful long-term employment in the fields for which they have been prepared.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Program Director serves as the intellectual and operational leader of the Workforce program. The Program Director will develop and execute a coherent grantmaking strategy, build and sustain a portfolio of high-impact grants, and represent the program to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, grantees, peer funders, professional associations, and the broader community.