Project Director - Merced County, CA

PrideStaff; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Team in California seeks a Project Director to lead a workforce development program in Merced County. The role reports to the Regional Director and is 100% onsite. You will guide labor market research, case management, and performance outcomes while coaching staff and ensuring program compliance.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in operations and workforce development services. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package and up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, or community development.
• 5+ years of operations experience.
• 5+ years in business, marketing, PR, education, or workforce development services.
• Knowledge of planning/work standards and management references.
• Understanding of technical support and customer issue prevention.
• Knowledge of the WIOA program requirements.
• Strong emotional intelligence and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct labor market research and evaluation.
• Manage casework and enrollment services.
• Drive performance outcomes and delivery metrics.
• Lead staff and coach for workforce development initiatives.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of policies for continuous improvement.
• Partner with local workforce boards and service partners.
• Oversee documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Labor market research

Case management

Performance measurement

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Training platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Case management software

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

Project Director

REPORTS TO: Regional Director

LOCATION: Merced County, CA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Your Impact on Career Team's Success

• Labor Market research and evaluation


• Case management


• Performance outcomes


• Job search activities using skill, aptitude, and value assessment software


• Enrollment services


• Placement outcomes


• Digital literacy and basic skills training programs


• Completion of hard skills


• Credential Training Program


• Ensures compliance with contract requirements, including the adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring


• Focus on expenditure rates ensuring on-track performance without disallowed costs, driving metrics, and performance, providing support and coaching to staff, and creating service delivery plans


• Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction


• Partner with the local development Workforce Board to ensure local area needs are met, support growth, and build community awareness of WIOA and partner services


• Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison funding source


• Lead a team of high-functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth in becoming highly trained workforce development professionals


• Develop and implement strategies to incorporate a focus on performance objectives in the daily operations of organizational staff


• Responsible for the planning and implementation of policies and procedures and a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction


• Hire, train, and develop staff ensuring appropriate application learning process


• Accurate and thorough completion of required documentation and reports


• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset


• Other duties and projects as needed

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, or community organization or development


• 5+ years of experience in operations


• 5+ years of experience in business, marketing, public relations, education, and/or human and/or workforce development services


• Knowledge of planning and organizing work standards, processes, and references to regularly assist management


• Understanding of technical support underlying issues related to customer problems and taking action to prevent future occurrences


• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements


• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles


• A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high-level of confidentiality


• Sharp attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills


• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel), PowerPoint, training platforms, and case management or customer relations software applications


• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• A Valid Driver’s License

Additional Skills / Knowledge - Career Team Would Love for This Role

• Master’s or MBA degree


• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners


• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000/yr

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time

Travel : Position may require travel up to 20% of the time

About Career Team

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career Team’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors: Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers.

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.

California Consumer Privacy Act (\"CCPA\"). Career Team is committed to complying with the CCPA and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. Career Team collects and uses Personal Information for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and business-related purposes and to be in legal compliance. Below are the categories of Personal Information we collect and the purposes for which we intend to use this information: Identifying information , such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and signature; Demographic data , such as race, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, and veteran or military status; Contact information , such as your home address, telephone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information; Dependent's or other individual's information , such as their full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSN); National identifiers , such as SSN, passport and visa information, and immigration status and documentation; Educational and professional background , such as your work history, academic and professional qualifications, educational records, references, and interview notes; Employment details , such as your job title, position, hire dates, compensation, performance and disciplinary records, and vacation and sick leave records; Financial information , such as banking details, tax information, payroll information, and withholdings; Health and Safety information , such as health conditions (if relevant to your employment), job restrictions, workplace illness and injury information, and health insurance policy information; Information Systems (IS) information , such as your search history, browsing history, login information, and IP addresses on the Company's information systems and networks; Biometric information , such as facial recognition, fingerprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, or other physical patterns; and Geolocation data , such as time and physical location related to use of an internet website, application, device, or physical access to a Company office location. The Company collects Personal Information to use or disclose as appropriate to: (1) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations; (2) Recruit and evaluate job applicants and candidates for employment; (3) Conduct background checks; (4) Manage your employment relationship with us, including for: (a) onboarding processes; (b) timekeeping, payroll, and expense report administration; (c) employee benefits administration; (d) employee training and development requirements; (d) the creation, maintenance, and security of your online employee accounts; (e) reaching your emergency contacts when needed, such as when you are not reachable or is injured or ill; (f) workers' compensation claims management; (g) employee job performance, including goals and performance reviews, promotions, discipline, and termination; and (h) other human resources purposes; (5) Manage and monitor employee access to company facilities, equipment, and systems; (6) Conduct internal audits and workplace investigations; (7) Investigate and enforce compliance with and potential breaches of Company policies and procedures; (8) Engage in corporate transactions requiring review of employee records, such as for evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions of the Company; (9) Maintain commercial insurance policies and coverages, including for workers' compensation and other liability insurance; (10) Perform workforce analytics, data analytics, and benchmarking; (11) Administer and maintain the Company's operations, including for safety purposes; (12) For client marketing purposes; (13) Exercise or defend the legal rights of the Company and its employees, and affiliates, customers, contractors, and agents; and (14) to comply with requirements of government grants, including, but not limited to, program and audit requirements.