Life & Workforce Readiness Director
About The Position
The Life & Workforce Readiness Director leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of workplace readiness, career exploration, and employment pathways for youth and teens across the Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana, including the Mobile Club. This role ensures all workforce initiatives align with the BGCA Workforce Readiness Framework, utilizing evidence- based tools such as YouScience, Transfr VR, and the BGCA Workplace Curriculum. The Life & Workforce Readiness Director will guide youth and teens through career assessments, industry simulations, and skill-building experiences that prepare them for real-world opportunities and long-term success. The Life & Workforce Readiness Director will directly support multiple funded workforce initiatives and is responsible for meeting grant-required participation and outcome targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Human Resources preferred or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce development, educational programming, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, management, and evaluation.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of motivating and managing teams.
- Excellent partnership-building skills with an ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including educators, businesses, and community leaders.
- Knowledge of current trends, resources, and information related to youth employment and workforce readiness.
- Valid drivers license.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
- Actively recruit teens who face barriers to opportunity, including lack of access to transportation, technology, career exposure, or stable employment supports
- Build strong relationships with teens and families to increase consistent participation in workforce programming
- Partner with schools, counselors, and community organizations to identify and enroll youth most in need
- Facilitate workforce development programming use: o YouScience for aptitude discovery and career matching o Transfr VR for hands-on career simulations o BGCA Workforce Readiness Curriculum for soft skills, resume building, financial literacy, and interview preparation o Lead structured workforce labs, career exploration sessions, and job readiness workshops o Support youth in setting career goals, exploring postsecondary options, and building individualized career plan
- Administer and track pre- and post-tests tied to workforce readiness, skill development, and employability growth
- Maintain accurate participation records, outcomes, and success stories for grant reporting
- Support all grant compliance requirements tied to workforce development funding, including documentation for federal, foundation, and corporate grants
- Work closely with the Grants and Finance teams to ensure programmatic reporting aligns with awarded funding
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers, training providers, trade unions, colleges, and workforce agencies
- Coordinate: · Job fairs · Employer site visits · Guest speakers · Mock interviews · Certification training opportunities · Serve as the primary liaison between Club sites and workforce partners
- Collaborate closely with the Resource Development Department to: o Schedule job fairs and workforce events o Align employer engagement with grant deliverables o Support donor engagement activities connected to workforce programming o Provide impact data, photos, and success stories for funder reports and communications
- Deliver workforce readiness programming through the Mobile Club to reach youth in underserved neighborhoods
- Ensure Mobile Club programming meets the annual service target of 50 workforce youth served
- Coordinate logistics, curriculum delivery, and partner engagement for mobile workforce initiatives
- Assist in execution of special events
- Perform other duties assigned to support the overall success of the program.
- Will be required to drive a club vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
