Vice President of Workforce Development
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 150000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Overview:
Department: Employment Services
Location: Fully onsite
Employment Type: Full Time Regular
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience $
Position Summary
The Vice President of Workforce Development is a visionary and strategic leader responsible for designing scaling and executing workforce programs that empower individuals in underserved communities to achieve economic mobility. This role leads the workforce development strategy manages key partnerships oversees program operations and ensures measurable impact aligned with the mission of Henry Street Settlement. As a senior leader within a community-based organization the VP will be instrumental in aligning workforce initiatives with the needs of local residents employers and public/private stakeholders to create equitable access to high-quality employment and career pathways.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree required; masters degree in public administration Education Business or Social Work preferred.
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development community engagement or related fields with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-stakeholder programs in diverse communities.
- Experience with government funding streams (e.g. WIOA TANF HRA DYCD) and nonprofit program delivery preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Deep understanding of workforce development systems job training models and labor market dynamics.
- Strong commitment to equity inclusion and economic justice.
- Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced financial acumen with experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets.
- Ability to think strategically and execute effectively in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Manage and support the Senior Director of Operations & Program Management and the Senior Director of Business Development & Workforce Partnerships.
- Develop and lead a comprehensive workforce development strategy focused on economic equity job placement upskilling and career advancement for underserved populations.
- Serve as a thought leader on workforce trends community needs and policy opportunities.
- Align workforce initiatives with the organizations mission values and broader strategic priorities.
Program Oversight & Development
- Oversee the design implementation and evaluation of all workforce development programs (e.g. job training internships employer relations youth employment).
- Ensure programs are outcomes-driven trauma-informed and responsive to community needs.
- Lead efforts to expand programs through innovation funding opportunities and evidence-based practices.
Team Leadership
- Lead mentor and grow a diverse team of directors managers and frontline team members.
- Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
- Promote professional development and staff well-being.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key partners including the Henry Street Settlement Board & Leadership Team employers government agencies training providers labor unions (wherever possible) funders and other community-based organizations.
- Represent the organization in public forums workforce coalitions and advisory boards.
- Advocate for policies and partnerships that expand access to quality jobs and training opportunities.
Financial & Operational Management
- Oversee budgets contracts and compliance for all workforce development programs.
- Work closely with the development team to identify and secure public and private funding.
- Monitor program performance metrics and ensure timely reporting to funders and stakeholders.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
- Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
About Company
Henry Street opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care. Learn More!
