Director of Workforce Development

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Key Responsibilities

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements Summary

Education: A Master’s degree is preferred. Proven ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships. Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.

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Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration. We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

Responsible for Workforce development programs funded directly by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County (GISD). These programs are designed to improve the employability of GISD ambassadors and the people we serve. Position responsible for effective development, coordination and presentation of all Workforce Development programs. Assesses organizational developmental needs to drive training initiatives.

Responsibilities

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with employers, industry associations, educational institutions, workforce boards, and community organizations to create sustainable training, internship, work-based learning, and competitive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment.

Identifies, develops, and implements workforce development programs that align with labor market demand and support participants in obtaining industry-recognized credentials, career pathways, and meaningful employment opportunities.

Researches, secures, and manage grants, contracts, partnerships, and other funding opportunities that advance workforce development initiatives and support organizational growth, sustainability, and community impact.

Collaborates with employers and training partners to assess workforce needs, address skills gaps, and design customized training and talent pipeline solutions that benefit both businesses and program participants.

Establishes performance metrics and evaluate program outcomes, including participant enrollment, credential attainment, job placement, retention, wage progression, and employer satisfaction, and uses data to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Collaborates with all departments in the organization to properly assess the training and development needs that can improve efficiency and performance.

Ensures all organizational training meets organizational culture and values.

Creates and manages the Workforce Development budget; monitors spending against the departmental budget.

Works closely with the Compliance Coordinator to ensure programs and workforce development initiatives comply with required accreditation standards.

Promotes GISD as a service organization to the San Diego County community in order to build awareness and partnerships to further GISD’s mission of improving employability.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as required or directed.

Requirements

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Education: A Master’s degree is preferred. Proven ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships. Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of workforce leadership experience.

Computer Skills: Advanced computer skills. MS Office, internet, email.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid California Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, with driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance.

Other: Must meet the background check requirements of the department.

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About this job

Pay per year: $104,000–$110,000 a year; 59% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (136,790 salaries).
Posted: 1 day ago
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