Associate Director, Workforce Programs

Job Summary :

Working under the supervision of the Director of Learning and Workforce Development, this position is responsible for directing workforce projects and managing the team.

Provides guidance for and implementation within the learning and workforce development programming framework, government policies and compliance, and building and supporting staff serving communities and participants in apprenticeship, justice and opportunity youth programming.

Works with a team to ensure continued high performance and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities for populations in underinvested communities.

Supports strategic planning and business development with a focus on US government, corporate and foundation funding sources to continue positioning NIWL as a leader in workforce, justice, and positive youth development.

Accountabilities :

Provide leadership, performance and budget oversight, and management support of an array of existing Department of Labor and Justice projects, ensuring strategically coherent project direction, well-managed growth, and compliance with funder regulations.

Continually seek out ways to build the capacities of the project team members, individually and collectively and to build the capacities of the non-profit organizations we provide funding and technical assistance to.

Coordinate with other members of the leadership and management team on appropriate management, compliance, and performance standards, as well as effective systems for budget management, knowledge management, research, and best practices associated with the projects.

Support programming staff to collect, document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices, incorporating these into new project designs.

Lead proposal and development efforts for sustainable NIWL growth, proactively identifying opportunities for new programming initiatives and increase the funder base.

Monitor and provide technical assistance and leadership of executed contracts within the workforce development department.

Review and approve all necessary partnership contracts, budgets, and reports in all workforce development projects.

Ensure routine monitoring visits to the field are conducted to ensure relationship building, compliance and quality project implementation.

Expand our youth development practitioner apprenticeship program across the country.

Develop a sound understanding of projects to be able to professionally represent the organization to implementing partners, the government, and create new business relationships.

Assist the senior leadership team in developing and maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, assisting in the development of appropriate advocacy actions.

Forge and maintain solid relationships with partner organizations through regular communication, joint decision-making, and sustainability of efforts.

Create a supervisory environment focused on the achievement of team and individual results that emphasizes the importance of learning, productivity, accountability, and openness.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills :

Effective knowledge of design, implementation, and management of Department of Labor and / or Department of Justice programs

Knowledge of various funding mechanisms, general contracting, and reporting requirements

Knowledge of serving in an intermediary function and building the capacity of organizations.

Knowledge of business development processes, specifically proposal development for government, foundations, and the private sector.

Proven ability to manage effective teams.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Sensitivity and strength working with underinvested communities and embracing cultural differences.

Education :

Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Business, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Public Administration, Youth or Related Fields.

Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience :

Requires 10+ years of relevant experience (including 5+ years managing teams) designing and implementing workforce development programs.

Demonstrated experience in sector specific or multi-sector project management and implementation.

Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Experience working with justice impacted, opportunity youth or other underrepresented groups is required.

Typical Physical Demands :

Typical office environment.

Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift / move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used :

Computer / Laptop, Microsoft applications (, Office 365, SharePoint, Skype / Zoom / Teams), cell phone / mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements :

Approximately 15%

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location.

When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to : relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.

Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours / week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year.

Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range : $100,000 - $152,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.

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