Program Officer, Workforce Development

International Rescue Committee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established humanitarian organization seeks a passionate Program Officer for Workforce Development. This role involves supporting economic empowerment programs through strategic project management and collaboration with workforce development stakeholders. The successful candidate will engage in innovative projects, foster partnerships, and ensure high-quality delivery of initiatives aimed at empowering communities. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals affected by crisis. If you are a solutions-driven professional eager to contribute to impactful change, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

10 Sick Days

20-25 Paid Time Off Days

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in social service or economic development programming.
• Experience with workforce development partners and managing program data.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support on workforce development initiatives and special projects.
• Serve as project manager for grant-funded initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Management

Education

University Degree in Social Science

Graduate Degree (Asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Project Management Tools

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

This job posting was opened on 4/01/25. Please note that we will be prioritizing candidates who are current IRC (and recently employed by IRC) staff before other applicants. If necessary, we will extend the opportunity to external candidates.

Job Overview:

The Program Officer, Workforce Development supports IRC’s Economic Empowerment programs by playing a project management role on key workforce development initiatives across 30 US cities and at times in Europe and CRRD countries. The Program Officer is responsible for providing the economic empowerment technical team with strategic support in key areas including innovative workforce development projects, resource development and external technical assistance work.

Major Responsibilities:

Workforce Development

1. Provide strategic support on a portfolio of key workforce development initiatives and special projects.
2. Work with workforce development stakeholders both internally and externally to stay abreast of trends, initiatives, pilots, and programs in workforce development, especially as it relates to serving immigrant youth and adult education.
3. Provide guidance and support to EE program managers across RAI on workforce development initiatives.

Partnerships

1. Initiate, develop, and grow partnership(s) with workforce development public and private sector stakeholders.
2. Support EE technical unit engagement with external facing IRC teams to facilitate fundraising and partnership development.
3. Provide support to partnership(s) with funders that are supporting IRC’s workforce development work.

Project Management

1. Serve as project manager to key grant-funded workforce development initiatives.
2. With a high degree of independence, support work planning, resource development, data collection, reporting, and other activities in support of one or more workforce development projects.
3. Coordinate and collaborate with IRC colleagues including the economic empowerment technical team, project partners and others to ensure that assigned projects are delivered in a high-quality, timely manner.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to: Senior Technical Advisor, Economic Empowerment.

The Program Officer, Workforce Development maintains close working relationships with all economic empowerment technical staff, staff in field offices, staff in the Program Excellence unit, and Research, Analysis and Learning unit.

Requirements:

1. University degree in a relevant social science, public administration, community development, business, or a related field required; graduate degree in a related field an asset.
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with progressive responsibility in implementation or administration of social service, economic development, or related programming in a non-profit or public context.
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience working with workforce development partners such as Workforce Development Boards, American Job Centers, and industry partners.
4. Demonstrated experience managing program data in a non-profit environment required.
5. Excellent communication, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to think strategically and creatively.
7. Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time and meet deadlines, and proven ability to work under pressure.
8. Demonstrated experience using project management tools such as work plans, finance trackers, and communication tools.
9. Demonstrated expertise in developing high-quality program tools for diverse populations required.
10. Experience with Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) and advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills strongly preferred.
11. Demonstrated experience providing coordination and logistics support to special events required.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.