Program Director, Workforce Training and Services

William Penn Foundation; 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 in Philadelphia to lead the Foundation's newest grantmaking program focused on expanding access to high-quality workforce training and improving employment retention outcomes.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you will set a coherent strategy, build a portfolio of high-impact grants, and represent the program to grantees, funders, and community partners in Philadelphia and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Foundation's new workforce grantmaking program.
• Develop and execute a coherent grantmaking strategy and portfolio.

Job description

Program Director, Workforce Training and Services

Posted on July 07, 2026

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.