Regional Workforce Director

KC BioHub; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BioNexus KC seeks a Regional Workforce Director to coordinate workforce programs and industry engagement across the Kansas City region. You will connect employers, educators, and talent, driving strategic alignment and event execution in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive, go-getter attitude. You will manage multiple projects, track outcomes in Salesforce, and collaborate with research teams to measure impact.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in workforce development, program coordination, operations, or industry engagement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engagement with regional workforce organizations, training providers, HR/hiring teams.
• Build relationships with employers and workforce partners; oversee employer engagement activities.
• Track programs, milestones, and deliverables across multiple projects; prepare materials and reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Organization & prioritization

Proactive execution

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join KC Biohub, a high-impact initiative supporting the strategic development and growth of the regional biotech and biomanufacturing workforce development system. The Regional Workforce Director will coordinate workforce programs and industry engagement efforts that connect employers, educators, workforce partners, and talent across the region.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, execution-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and brings energy and attention to detail to their work. This is a client-facing role, so professionalism, diligent follow-up, and the ability to build trust through execution are key.

What You Will Do

Industry & Workforce Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact for regional workforce organizations, training providers, and HR/hiring teams at biotech companies and bioservices firms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and workforce partners
• Coordinate meetings, employer engagement activities, workforce events, and follow-up communications
• Support efforts to identify workforce needs, talent gaps, and industry trends in training

Program Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate day-to-day execution of workforce initiatives and industry talent programs
• Diligently track timelines, deliverables, action items, and program milestones across multiple projects
• Organize trainings, workshops, employer roundtables, and workforce events
• Prepare presentations, reports, communications, and program materials
• Ensure programs and events are executed professionally and on schedule
• Ensure program activities are achieving their intended outcomes and adjust approaches as needed

Data Tracking & Operations

• Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, program participation, and workforce outcomes
• Manage stakeholder and program data within Salesforce and related systems
• Work closely with Research and Evaluation colleagues to inform and execute workforce-specific evaluation and impact measurement plans
• Support reporting, grant tracking, and program documentation
• Manage logistics, scheduling, budget tracking, and operational support activities within the program area
• Utilize Microsoft Office and project management tools (Monday.com) to manage workflows and communications

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Strong engagement with regional biotech and bioservices employers, specifically HR and hiring leads, and placement firms
• Workforce initiatives and events executed smoothly and on time
• Organized, accurate tracking of program activities and outcomes
• Building and maintaining trust across many stakeholders, while driving greater alignment and coordinated action across the consortium.
• Consistent professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through
• Utilization of AI as a tool to support data-informed decision-making and high productivity

Who You Are

• 5-10+ years of experience in workforce development, program coordination, operations, or industry engagement
• Energetic, proactive, and execution-oriented with a strong "go-getter" mentality
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organized with the ability to prioritize across many workstreams, seeking high impact investments of time and attention
• Experience using Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
• Interest in biotech, biomanufacturing, or life sciences workforce development preferred
• An enthusiastic booster of Kansas City and a true believer in our regional ability to achieve greater alignment and coordination.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to support meaningful workforce initiatives that strengthen talent pipelines and contribute to the continued growth of the regional biotech and bioservices industry.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000

Apply By: November 18 | Interviews Start: November 23

FLSA Status: Exempt

This position works primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. The role requires extended periods of sitting and computer use, and occasional lifting of up to [15] pounds. Some local travel to partner sites and regional events may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BioNexus KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BioNexus KC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. This description does not constitute an employment contract; employment with BioNexus KC is at-will.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.