Workforce Development Board Liaison - Mayor's Office of Employment Development
Workforce Development Board Liaison - Mayor's Office of Employment Development
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Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 08/11/12025
SALARY RANGE: $90000.00 ANNUALLY
About the City of Baltimore Mayors Office of Employment Development
The Mayors Office of Employment Development (MOED) coordinates and directs workforce development initiatives responsive to the needs of Baltimore City employers and job seekers to enhance and promote the local economy. Our vision is for all City residents to maximize their career potential and all employers to have the human resources to grow and prosper a workforce system that works.
Position Overview:
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) Liaison serves as the primary staff liaison and strategic advisor to the Baltimore Workforce Development Board (BWDB) working closely with the Board Chair Executive Director and Deputy Director/Chief of Staff of the Mayors Office of Employment Development (MOED). This position leads all efforts related to coordinating and supporting the BWDBs governance strategic planning and committee structures ensuring alignment with federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) mandates and local workforce development goals. The Liaison also supports the broader Strategic Initiatives department by guiding collaboration across workforce partners managing key stakeholder relationships and leading cross-sector initiatives that strengthen Baltimores workforce ecosystem.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead Workforce Strategy and Engagement
Collaborate with the BWDB Chair MOEDs Executive Director Chief of Staff and Executive Team to support the Board in shaping and guiding Baltimores workforce development system. Responsibilities may include strategic planning resource development public engagement and coalition building.
Serve as the lead staff liaison to all BWDB committees including the Executive Committee Youth Committee Business Engagement Committee and Public Policy and Data Committee (Data analysis).
Staff and lead all BWDB committee meetings coordinating agendas facilitating discussions and managing deliverables in collaboration with committee chairs.
Support the board in setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with state/federal directives.
Track emerging legislation or guidance and advise leadership on implications
Build and maintain relationships with public and private partners and stakeholders in the workforce system at the local state and federal level
Strengthen Workforce Governance and Operations
Support compliance with federal and state requirements for board structure membership composition bylaws and certification.
Coordinate board nominations and appointments to maintain required sector representation.
Draft and maintain board policies governance documents and updates aligned with DOL guidance.
Coordinate all board-related communications meeting logistics agenda development minutes and follow-up actions.
Maintain regular records and documentation of committee achievements strategic plans goals and status updates ensuring transparency accountability and alignment with board priorities.
Develop and distribute briefs presentations and summaries on workforce issues to board members and city leadership.
Maintain active engagement of current Board members and lead recruitment efforts to ensure the Board meets federally required composition and sector representation standards for a local workforce development board.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong working knowledge of WIOA requirements and associated U.S. DOL regulations TEGLs and Maryland state policies.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of workforce development policy issues and trends
Demonstrated ability to apply the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to local workforce board operations including governance structure performance management program implementation for youth adult and dislocated worker services and fiscal accountability.
Demonstrated understanding of workforce system design including One-Stop (American Job Center) operations sector strategies career pathways employer engagement and service alignment among core partners.
Strong public speaking and writing skills including the ability to convey complex information to stakeholders including the public elected officials business leaders and practitioners
Ability to lead high-level planning efforts coordinate multi-stakeholder groups and manage complex operational functions.
Familiarity with public administration nonprofit management or public-private partnerships.
Ability to lead a team to accomplish individual division goals within agency priorities
Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
Knowledge of principles and practices of public and business administration management budgeting fiscal controls and accounting
Ability to interpret data and develop policies and practices based on the analysis
Experience with strategic plan development and implementation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials community organizations education institutions and business groups
Experience in federal state and local public policy with a concentration in the area of workforce development programs and policies
Ability to interpret current law pending legislation and regulations and when appropriate advocate for policies that strengthen the workforce system
Experience providing direct service to disadvantaged populations management experience working with and influencing volunteer boards for public or private institutions
Required Education and Experience:
At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development government or nonprofit management.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7 7-8 and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
City of Baltimore Mayors Office of Employment Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider
Employment Type
Full-Time
