Career Services Manager

Project for Pride in Living • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

PPL Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. PPL believes in the power of community and the potential of every person, and joining PPL means becoming part of a diverse team focused on helping residents and communities thrive. The Career Services Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and oversight of career services programming. This programming supports PPL participants in achieving sustainable employment and career advancement. The role involves supervising career services staff, strengthening employer partnerships, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and utilizing data-informed practices for continuous improvement of outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience with program development, management, and execution
• Knowledge of employment and training trends and resources, community agencies, and other programs
• Experience with community programs and resources, Adult Basic Education services, employment services, training programs
• Experience in career development, job seeking, and job retention skills
• Experience with coaching, problem solving, and providing crisis intervention
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record (consistent with PPL’s driving policy)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Management or a related field required
• 3+ years work experience in Program Management (preferably in nonprofit but not required), Project Management, or related field of work may serve as equivalent to education requirement
• 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Career Services to execute impactful career development programming
• Maintain, convene, and work in collaboration with post-secondary education institutions and employer partners on program design, delivery, and implementation of services
• Research job trends and curriculum development opportunities to elevate program design and quality of content
• Facilitate program workshops as needed in support of Career Coaching team
• Supervise a PPL Employment Training team comprised of a Lead Career Coach and Career Coach(es)
• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate staff to maintain quality within the program
• Identify individual and program training initiatives to provide professional development opportunities for existing staff
• Complete performance evaluations and provide appropriate coaching and counseling

Benefits

• Competitive Pay $55,000-$65,000 annually depending on qualifications
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer‑paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA options
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Summer Half‑Day Fridays (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
• Mission‑aligned leadership and collaborative teams
• Work that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees