Assistant Vice President - Workforce

Commonpoint • Elmhurst, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Commonpoint is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Workforce to oversee a multi-site portfolio of workforce development and community stabilization programs serving diverse populations across Queens and the Bronx. This role will provide leadership and oversight across Adult Workforce Development, Opportunity Youth programming, Food Pantry operations, Benefits Access services, and Community Outreach. The Assistant Vice President will be responsible for driving program performance, strengthening operational systems, supporting staff development, managing public and philanthropic funding requirements, and ensuring high-quality integrated service delivery. Reporting to the Vice President of Adult Programs, this position will supervise senior leadership staff and collaborate across departments to advance Commonpoint’s mission and support economic stability for individuals and families in New York City.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, community based programming, or social services.
• Strong experience managing publicly funded programs and complex government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-site programs, interdisciplinary teams, and integrated service delivery models.
• Experience with workforce development programming, opportunity youth initiatives, benefits access, food access programming, or community stabilization services strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of program operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and performance management systems.
• Experience utilizing Salesforce, dashboards, and data reporting systems to monitor outcomes and support decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic and data-informed leader.
• Strong operational and systems management skills.
• Collaborative and people centered management style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across large, fast paced program operations.
• Commitment to equity, participant-centered services, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight across a $14+ million portfolio, including workforce development, opportunity youth, food access, outreach, and benefits programs across multiple sites.
• Lead integrated workforce and stabilization service models that connect participants to employment, vocational training, benefits access, food support, and additional wraparound services.
• Oversee workforce programming serving youth and adults, including job readiness, career pathways, vocational training, employer partnerships, work-based learning, and job placement initiatives.
• Ensure all programs maintain strong performance outcomes and meet contractual goals and milestones across city, state, and philanthropic funding sources.
• Utilize data, dashboards, and reporting systems to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to participant experience, program quality, service accessibility, and cross-program referrals.
• Support oversight of operations of Commonpoint’s Jack and Shirley Silver Workforce Hub in Elmhurst, Queens, and support coordination across additional workforce and community support sites.
• Ensure effective day-to-day front desk operational systems related to participant flow, intake, referrals, scheduling, space coordination, and service integration across programs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to strengthen operational infrastructure, participant experience, and cross-site coordination.
• Support operational planning for funder and partner site visits, vocational training and educational classes, workforce events, community events, and community service delivery.
• Ensure programs maintain safe, responsive, and participant-centered environments across all sites.
• Oversee divisional budgets, spending, forecasting, and financial reporting in collaboration with senior directors, directors, and finance staff.
• Support budget accountability and forecasting processes utilizing Adaptive.
• Monitor staffing structures, program expenditures, and funding allocations to support fiscal sustainability and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, audits, and regulatory standards across government and philanthropic funding streams.
• Support development and fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities and contributing to grant proposals, program narratives, and reporting.
• Supervise Senior Directors and Managers across multiple program areas and locations.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team culture focused on participant outcomes and operational excellence.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and professional growth opportunities across the division.
• Conduct regular supervision, performance management, and staff development planning with leadership staff.
• Promote cross-program collaboration and information sharing between the workforce, youth, pantry, outreach, and benefits teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with government agencies, employers, funders, elected officials, partners, and community-based organizations.
• Represent Commonpoint in workforce, community support, and partnership meetings throughout New York City.
• Strengthen employer partnerships and community collaborations that increase access to employment opportunities and supportive services for participants.
• Support outreach initiatives and partnerships that increase program visibility and community engagement.

Benefits

• Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
• Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
• Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
• Employee discounts on programs and services.
• Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
• Long-service severance upon retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager