The EdVenture Group, Inc. - Director of Future Readiness

Position-Type : Full-Time

Hours : Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm ET

Location : Remote

Travel : up to 10% domestic travel including overnight stays

Position Overview :

The Director of Future Readiness at the EdVenture Group is responsible for overseeing and directing the advancement of educational programs that prepare students and communities for success in education, career, and life. This position bridges innovation, career technical education (CTE), entrepreneurship, and readiness initiatives to the forefront of the organization’s professional offerings, helping learners and families thrive in a rapidly changing world. The Director oversees programs, manages complex federal grants, and cultivates partnerships with education, industry, and community stakeholders. The role emphasizes both big-picture strategy and hands-on project management, with an outward-facing presence that requires relationship-building, and the ability to translate ideas into action.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of education and readiness initiatives with a focus on innovation, CTE, and entrepreneurship.
• Manage multiple federal grants, including compliance, procurement, contracting, reporting, and budget oversight.
• Engage with high-level external stakeholders, nurturing existing and developing new partnerships for innovative organizational growth.
• Supervise and mentor team members to ensure effective delivery of programs.
• Engage schools, community partners, and employers in building pathways that support student success and future readiness.
• Stay informed on economic and education trends nationally, regionally across Appalachia, and within West Virginia to ensure alignment between organizational strategy and school-community needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in CTE policy, workforce, and entrepreneurship education, supporting both internal teams and external partners.
• Represent the organization with professionalism and presence at state, regional, and national levels.
• Lead and contribute to innovation strategy in development of educational programming and new opportunities.
• Manage program budgets, including tracking expenses and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Seek and secure funding opportunities through grant writing and other sources.
• Travel as needed, including occasional airline travel and overnight stays to support program delivery and maintain project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, county, state, and federal regulations, and other identified requirements.
• Maintain a remote working environment that incorporates best practices for personal safety and organizational productivity and complies with company policies.

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About The EdVenture Group, Inc.

The EdVenture Group is an education nonprofit that works with educators, schools, and the communities they serve to build solutions for educational challenges through our core services of professional development, capacity building, and strategic consulting. Since 2001, EdVenture has secured over $30 million in competitive funding to design, deliver, and manage an impressive portfolio of projects. The organization’s current initiatives include family engagement, entrepreneurship education, prevention, career technical education, youth leadership, and after school efforts. For further information, visit www.theedventuregroup.org .

The EdVenture Group, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.