Senior Work Ready Community Development Lead - Remote

ACT, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

ACT, Inc. seeks a Senior Work Ready Community Development Manager to advance the WorkReady Communities (WRC) program nationwide from a remote location in the United States.

You will build employer relationships, work with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, and drive adoption of ACT WorkKeys tools and credentials across communities. The role focuses on growing a portfolio of communities, expanding licenses and credentials, and connecting entities to funding streams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management, business development, or economic development with demonstrated growth outcomes.
• Experience managing a portfolio of accounts or community/government partnerships.
• Track record selling workforce, education, or credentialing solutions to employers or workforce organizations.
• CRM proficiency and strong pipeline management habits.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills across internal and external audiences at all levels.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% within assigned region; candidates in NY, PA, OH, or MI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an active pipeline of employer relationships within assigned communities, driving recognition of the ACT WorkKeys NCRC and adoption of WorkKeys workforce tools.
• Establish relationships with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations to position WRC certification as a workforce and talent attraction asset.
• Own a portfolio of WRC communities, tracking progress and advancing opportunities.
• Drive expansion of WorkKeys licenses, assessments, and credentials within your portfolio and coordinate with ACT Sales on contracts.
• Connect communities to federal and state workforce funding streams to sustain investment.
• Facilitate introductions and partnerships across employers, training providers, workforce boards, and education partners.
• Maintain CRM records and provide regular reporting on employer acquisition and product expansion.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Economic development

CRM proficiency

Executive communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

ACT, Inc. seeks a Senior Work Ready Community Development Manager to advance the WorkReady Communities (WRC) program nationwide from a remote location in the United States.

You will build employer relationships, work with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, and drive adoption of ACT WorkKeys tools and credentials across communities. The role focuses on growing a portfolio of communities, expanding licenses and credentials, and connecting entities to funding streams.