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Non-Profit Career Program Director Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at The Bachrach Group
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Position Summary:
The Career Access Program Director will oversee the Career Access Program, leading program planning, development, and partnership-building for s workforce development initiatives . The director will collaborate closely current program staff and participants, community members, and funders. The ideal candidate brings experience in program design, workforce development, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change through innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
Principal Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a plan to expand workforce development programs, collaborating closely with staff, program participants, funders, partner agencies, and building upon existing pilot initiatives.
Oversee, supervise, and support all Career Access Program staff members.
Lead agency-facing workforce-related meetings and produce funder reports.
Collaborate with contracted instructors, educational institutions, and seminar presenters on creating and implementing career courses and educational seminars.
Build relationships with community members, regularly assessing demand and gathering further input from community on workforce development needs.
Build partnerships with other workforce development, job training, and related organizations/agencies/institutions in New York City.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers, government and philanthropic players in the field (e.g. NYC EDC).
Document program progress, lessons learned, and future steps, preparing reports and presentations..
Participate in relevant external meetings and/or seminars as necessary.
Hire appropriate staff members as needed in collaboration with HR and supervisor.
Additional responsibilities as required.
Competencies:
Experience in designing and planning new programs within nonprofit or community-based agencies.
Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations, potential employers, community groups, and religious institutions
Knowledgeable of workforce development field, its best practices, and key institutional players
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strategic thinker who can put ideas into practice
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
Ability to manage schedule, priorities, and resources to achieve goals
Skill and Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (required)
5+ years of work experience in non-profit, community-based, program planning, or workforce development industries (required)
Excellent communication skills (required); must be fluent in English (both written and verbal).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $74,322.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person
Title: Non-Profit Career Program Director
Company: The Bachrach Group
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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