K-12 Manager, Hire Local DC

CityWorks DC•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CityWorks DC, on behalf of the Hire Local DC coalition, is hiring a K-12 Manager to lead and oversee partnerships with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools for the DC Builds DC Sector Partnership. The role supports the DC Skilled Trades Initiative, which aims to increase the number of DC residents who are prepared for and pursuing Registered Apprenticeships in the Skilled Trades. The manager will coordinate with education agencies, schools, employers, apprenticeship programs, training providers, service providers, and DC government agencies to support high school Apprenticeship Prep programming, middle school Career Exploration programming, and work-based learning opportunities. This full-time role reports to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Hire Local DC and collaborates closely with the CityWorks DC team. Responsibilities include school-facing program management, data collection and documentation, stakeholder engagement and communications, and supporting Hire Local DC meetings and events. The position is hybrid: in-person attendance at the Washington, DC office is required one day per week, with additional regular in-person work at sites across the DC region. Approximately 25–40% of the role will be onsite, depending on the program cycle. The position is grant-funded, with funding anticipated at least through June 30, 2028. The strongly preferred start date is January 11, 2027.

Requirements

Strong relationships with school and LEA leaders in the District of Columbia.
Experience with data collection, analysis, and presentation.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, including communicating across multiple stakeholder groups.
Ability to recognize when to ask for help or clarification.
Deep commitment to achieving racial equity and belief in the promise inherent in all people.
Excellent project and time management skills, including managing multiple competing tasks and deadlines.
Reliable transportation to travel to in-person activities across the DC region.
Excellent skills in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
Ability to embody CityWorks DC’s values of Excellence, Innovation, Equity, Youth-Centered, and Collaboration.
Successful completion of a background check.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment, including in-person attendance at the Washington, DC office one day per week and regular in-person responsibilities across the DC region.

Nice To Haves

Experience with career and technical education (CTE), work-based learning (WBL), industry engagement, and collaboration with Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors, both union and non-union.
Previous work experience in DC schools.
Familiarity with Excel and Monday.com.

Responsibilities

Liaise between LEAs and relevant stakeholders, including service providers and industry members, to ensure high school Apprenticeship Prep programming is executed with fidelity.
Liaise between LEAs and relevant stakeholders, including service providers and industry members, to ensure middle school Career Exploration programming is executed with fidelity.
Manage and staff meetings and work of the DC Builds DC K-12 Action Team, which organizes work-based learning opportunities for schools in the DC Builds DC network.
Ensure data related to Apprenticeship Prep programming, Career Exploration programming, and the K-12 Action Team is collected and entered in a timely and effective manner.
Document and communicate data improvement needs related to stakeholder experience, data processes, and reporting.
Serve as the main day-to-day contact for school leaders on DC Builds DC activities.
Lead communications between DC Builds DC and school and LEA partners.
Represent the Hire Local DC team at meetings and events related to K-12 work as needed.
Prepare presentations, content, and information about K-12 work for Hire Local DC meetings and convenings.
Staff Hire Local DC interview events and other convenings.