ABOUT US:

The Center for Workforce Inclusion provides training and support to help older, low-income job seekers across the US overcome multiple barriers to employment, secure a meaningful job, and remain employed. We focus on jobseekers who have been underserved by traditional workforce development programs including formerly incarcerated individuals, Veterans, and women.

OVERVIEW

The position will report to the Chief Engagement and Partnership Officer and will provide leadership support to, and work closely with, the Chief Workforce Development Officer and the President & Chief Executive Officer. This position will work to cultivate critically important relationships with employers, industry groups, national and local chambers of commerce, and networks committed to advancing workforce outcomes for older Americans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Align Employer Engagement outreach with job seekers exiting the Center for Workforce Inclusion’s programs. Responsible for cultivating and creating relationships, and collaborating with community-based organizations, community influencers, and other partners to implement and advance CWI’s mission.
Strategize and implement innovative methods to increase team effectiveness of prospect outreach, cultivation, and stewardship.
Maintain and grow knowledge of the private sector through attendance of conferences and professional development events, adding valuable insights to prospect conversations.
Help evaluate partnership success and identify opportunities for improvement.
Embrace innovative intelligent risk-taking and focus on driving towards outcomes.
Work directly with internal, governmental, and community leaders under the guidance of the CEO office.
Improve collaboration across internal and external stakeholders by driving communication, information sharing, and alignment.
Creative problem solving.
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Minimum 10 years of working experience managing complex and/or cross-functional organization.
Experience in a high operating organization with the ability to pivot and meet current events.
Proven success in effectively leading projects to successful completion.
Experience and proficiency in project management and/or management consulting or other relevant fields.
Non-profit background preferred but not required.
This role may require occasional travel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on active listening.
Ability to succeed working independently and as part of a team.
Proven success working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Capability to establish rapport with sponsors, corporate partners, event speakers, and members.
Proven ability to be effective working on a remote, cross-functional team.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree required, or Advanced Degree preferred (MPA, MBA, or other relevant degrees).
10+ years of experience in management role.
Outstanding and creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
Facility to move comfortably between high-level strategic thinking and intricate details.
Ability to translate and structure complicated information for effective decision making and progress towards goals.
Strong project management as well as time and task leadership skills, enabling multiple and large-scale projects to be completed on time.
Strong collaboration skills, demonstrating an ability to gather inputs, develop recommendations, and generate consensus with partners across teams.
Ability to learn quickly, to pivot when needed, and to be effective in a fast-paced, multifaceted, entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent self-reflection, as well as take direction as needed.
Ability to navigate organizational relationships and dynamics in pursuit of cross-functional solutions.
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects at once.
Outstanding ability to lead and inspire change, including influencing and motivating others through relationship building.
Alignment to the Center for Workforce Inclusion’s mission.

POSITION LOGISTICS

This position is a hybrid role that combines office days with telework/remote days. The hybrid schedule will be based on responsibilities, meetings, and deliverables.
Candidates must be flexible and able to respond to changing priorities.

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