Senior Director, Workforce Development & Community Impact

Worthington Area Chamber; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401k

Job summary

Godman Guild Association seeks a seasoned AVP of Workforce Development to lead program operations, planning, and coordination across multiple locations. You will drive employment services, adult education, and youth programs while partnering with funders and community partners.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, continuous quality improvement, and fiscal stewardship to advance social and economic mobility for participants. Partially remote with in-office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience in a management/supervisory position
• Experience managing employment programming and employer relationships
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to pass a criminal background check per State of Ohio requirements
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major or DUI offenses in the past five years
• Current certification in first aid and CPR (required, will be provided)
• Ability to speak other languages (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Managing WFD program services and operations
• Facilitate and manage MOUs with WFD employer partners and partner agencies
• Engage in WFD partner meetings and collaborative initiatives
• Integrate program services across the agency, with employers and with community partners
• Facilitate partnerships with other education and workforce providers
• Integrating the delivery of WFD services across the following agency workforce development program areas
• Employment Services
• Adult Education
• Summer Youth Employment Services
• Maintaining ongoing communication and reporting with the Chief Program Officer about opportunities, challenges, and practices
• Implement and lead a continuous quality improvement process throughout the program and service areas
• In support of marketing efforts, partner with the CEO and CPO to publicly represent the Guild with the media and external constituency groups
• Ensure the continued financial viability of WFD programs through sound fiscal management
• Implement and manage WFD program budgets in conjunction with the CFO and CPO
• Facilitate, manage, and sustain formal and collaborative relationships with funding agencies, including Aspire and employer partners
• Manage program budgets and related funding outcomes
• Support the CPO and other leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing public and private fund-raising initiatives
• Work with the CPO to apply for and manage grants, fee for service contracts, and other funding for workforce development programs
• Ensuring that WFD programs and services are in compliance with all federal, state, and local government regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements
• Supporting the CPO and other leadership in planning, organizing, and implementing public and private fund-raising initiatives
• Effectively determining the needs of employers and align WFD program services to meet those needs

Skills

Management experience

Employer relations

Budget management

Leadership

Program planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Godman Guild Association seeks a seasoned AVP of Workforce Development to lead program operations, planning, and coordination across multiple locations. You will drive employment services, adult education, and youth programs while partnering with funders and community partners.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, continuous quality improvement, and fiscal stewardship to advance social and economic mobility for participants. Partially remote with in-office work.