Goodwill Industries International

Director, Skilled Trades & Clean Tech

Goodwill Industries International

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and collaborate on Goodwill Industries International’s (GII’s) consultation for national Skilled Trades initiatives.
  • This includes execution and implementation for workforce development training models, grant programs, mission social enterprise business models, capacity building efforts, program development, project management, and technical assistance for the Goodwill network.
  • Responsible for supporting funding development for the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator and oversees grant implementation, performance, and budget management in alignment with Goodwill values and the Opportunity Accelerator™ delivery system.
  • Manage growth efforts and coordinate projects, partnerships, and responsibilities with the Strategic Workforce Initiatives team and the Development team.
  • Collaborate on subgrantee selection through GII Request for Proposal competition process.
  • Lead program implementation through on-site consultation, arms-length consultation, web-based training, and other mediums as appropriate.
  • This includes regular travel to program sites throughout the US and Canada.
  • Convene and lead regular meetings with the GII team and subgrantees to monitor and report grant programmatic and fiscal progress to facilitate timely course corrections.
  • Develop and manage budgets and spending plans to ensure funds are spent according to funder requirements.
  • Apply detailed knowledge of all relevant laws, rules, regulations, and instructions to guide national subgrantees in grant implementation.
  • Oversee data collection and reporting efforts and prepare progress reports with analysis for GII senior leadership, subgrantees, and philanthropic, corporate, and government funding partners.
  • Leverage external technical assistance from partners as needed to ensure success.
  • Ensure the successful completion of project deliverables and alignment with quality standards for the strategic workforce initiatives through consultation, action plans, or program improvement plans.
  • Lead identification and documentation of effective practices to facilitate replication, scaling, and continuous program improvement.
  • Collaborate to develop and deliver informational, promotional, and instructional presentations for learning events and national conferences to build partner and funder relationships, increase program adoption, elevate impact, and facilitate peer learning.
  • Act as a primary liaison between GII and other national grantees or partners and support the development and growth of funding and industry relationships under the direction of the Strategic Workforce Initiatives Lead.

Requirements

  • At least ten years’ experience in workforce development leadership position(s) with increasing responsibility for driving growth and demonstrating strong organization and communication skills in a team environment.
  • Minimum of a bachelor's or associate degree in business management, social or human services, public administration, or education; master’s degree preferred.
  • Specific project management, grant management, or consultation training desired.
  • Ten or more years’ experience in project and grant management.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple demands and projects across multiple sites.
  • Experience managing web-based platforms and creating communications documents.
  • Experience working with data management systems and budgets.
  • Experience creating, implementing, and scaling workforce development programs for people unemployed and underemployed, including people from low-income backgrounds, people that are justice-impacted, and young adults disconnected from education and employment.
  • Experience desired with workforce development programs, postsecondary training, philanthropic funding or other relevant experience in the skilled trades sector, specifically in the construction, energy, or manufacturing segments.
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