Program Lead, MC2 Workforce Development

AFL-CIO Tech Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Benefits package

Job summary

The AFL-CIO Working for America Institute (WAI) seeks a Program Manager to lead the MC2 pre-apprenticeship curriculum deployment and national expansion from its Washington, DC office. The role partners with the executive and deputy directors to shape strategy, manage budgets, and coordinate with unions, employers, and training providers.

This hybrid position allows up to two days remote weekly, with travel as needed for conferences and partner engagements.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of project management experience, preferably in a labor-related organization.
• Knowledge of workforce development or curriculum development preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the manufacturing sector preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with union training programs; labor-management workforce intermediaries; and/or collectively bargained training programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and operations of the AFL-CIO, state and local labor federations, and international/national unions preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within the context of a plan, to foster strong lateral partnerships as part of a larger team, and to work in both a lead and a support role, aligning with supervisory guidance and the chain of command
• Computer proficiency is required: database, spreadsheet, email, internet and word processing skills, including Google Suite.
• Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, project planning and implementation, and demonstrated experience in developing personal work plans and goals.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through on assignments
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight for conferences, meetings and work-related events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and implementation of the project, which is a new universal pre-apprenticeship/career and technical education curriculum to prepare workers for manufacturing entry-level jobs and is at the early stage of implementation.
• Manage and oversee local deployment of associated high-quality training utilizing the MC2
• Ensure that funds are used in accordance with the terms and conditions of grants
• Work with the Deputy Director and project partners to develop and implement project strategies, goals, and objectives, including identifying promising local partners to utilize MC2, supporting development of their MC2 programs through technical assistance
• Oversee licensing of the MC2 curriculum and revenue generation.
• Develop and oversee short, medium, and long-term workplans for several phases of work- including adoption, implementation, scaling, and maintenance- to ensure that activities, outcomes, and deliverables are achieved and meet required timelines.
• Develop promising practices to deliver strong project outcomes and gather models of best practices for replication and expansion.
• Lead updates to and maintenance of the curriculum.
• In collaboration with the executive director and deputy director, establish and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships with senior-level representatives of unions, employers, training providers, government officials, philanthropy organizations, and others.
• Coordinate and lead meetings and communications with partners.
• Hire and manage a team of project support staff, consultants, and contractors
• Identify opportunities to communicate project successes.
• Support project communications strategies and contribute to external communications, including outreach materials, website content, and materials and information for funders, the Board of Directors, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and track project budgets and expenditures and assist the Deputy Director in reviewing and managing the budgets.
• Oversee organization and maintenance of project files.
• Identify opportunities to leverage resources to meet project objectives.
• Support and, upon request, lead on fundraising for MC2 programming, including maintaining or building funder relationships, writing persuasive project narratives to support funding requests, grant applications,and project budgets, and identifying new funding opportunities.
• Assist WAI staff in establishing annual planning and budgeting priorities to advance WAI's goals.
• Participate in WAI meetings and prepare written and oral reports as required.
• Work with the Director of Finance and Operations to prepare and submit financial, budget and project reports required by funders.
• Contribute to development opportunities, grant applications, and funding proposals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Workforce development

Manufacturing experience

Labor unions

AFL-CIO knowledge

Independent worker

Google Workspace

Time management

Communication skills

Travel

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The AFL-CIO Working for America Institute (WAI) seeks a Program Manager to lead the MC2 pre-apprenticeship curriculum deployment and national expansion from its Washington, DC office. The role partners with the executive and deputy directors to shape strategy, manage budgets, and coordinate with unions, employers, and training providers.

This hybrid position allows up to two days remote weekly, with travel as needed for conferences and partner engagements.