LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS MANAGER

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas•Dallas, TX

8d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Life & Workforce Readiness provides strategic leadership for all life skills and workforce development programming at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD), serving members ages 6-18. This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and expanding a continuum of programming that moves young people through three intentional stages — Explore, Develop, and Apply — from early curiosity and foundational skill-building through hands-on training, industry certifications, and real-world work experience. This position manages the BLUEprint paid training program, oversees the delivery of grant-funded workforce initiatives, and actively builds new educational and internship partnerships with corporations, higher education institutions, and community organizations. This role serves as a key relationship ambassador for BGCD — connecting club members, donors, and corporate partners through authentic engagement and a shared commitment to young people's futures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Workforce Development, or a related field required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in youth programming, workforce development, or nonprofit management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Demonstrated success managing grant-funded programs with strong compliance and reporting outcomes.
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with corporate, educational, and community organizations.
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills — able to build genuine, lasting relationships with youth, families, donors, and corporate partners across all backgrounds and demographics.
Strong communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to represent BGCD's mission compellingly to diverse audiences.
Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously.
Knowledge of youth workforce development best practices and post-secondary education pathways.
Familiarity with grant compliance, program documentation, and outcome measurement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and comfortable with program tracking tools.
Passionate about equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive.
Ability to guide members, including leadership with conflict resolution
Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management
Skills in fund-raising events
Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders
Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, experience with database applications.
Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision-making.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups, and other related agencies.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, less than 5 points on DMV record, and be willing to drive company vehicles (e.g. 10-passenger van); local and statewide travel occasionally required.
Must be able to pass background check and necessary clearances.
Embodies the following core values: HUNGRY. HUMBLE & SMART

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or scaling workforce, internship, or paid training programs for youth strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build, launch, and continuously improve a comprehensive life and workforce readiness curriculum spanning ages 6-18, organized around the Explore, Develop, and Apply framework.
Oversee all BLUEprint paid training program cohorts — including current and future tracks in areas such as broadcast production, fashion design, drone technology, music production, and textile arts, coding, and more — ensuring quality delivery and positive participant outcomes.
Ensure age-appropriate programming exists at each stage, from career exploration for younger members to certified workforce training and paid internships for teens.
Develop new course offerings and expand the program portfolio in response to workforce trends, community needs, and emerging partner opportunities.
Serve as the primary manager for all workforce-related grant programs, ensuring full compliance with deliverables, reporting deadlines, and funder requirements.
Manage active and incoming grant partnerships including MLB at Work, FIFA/Coca-Cola FC Academy, Old Navy Workforce Program, Money Matters Financial Literacy, and others as secured.
Maintain accurate grant documentation including enrollment records, attendance, certification completions, demographic reach, and expenditure tracking.
Coordinate the distribution of scholarship dollars to ensure timely and accurate disbursement.
Process and track stipend payments related to the Workforce Readiness Plan.
Identify and pursue new grant and funding opportunities that align with the department's workforce and education mission.
Actively cultivate partnerships with colleges, universities, and vocational institutions to create articulation pathways, stackable credentials, dual enrollment opportunities, and college credit for program completions.
Develop and manage internship and work experience pipelines with corporate partners, placing qualified teens into professional environments.
Connect program graduates to employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and continued education resources.
Coordinate college readiness programming including professional development workshops, etiquette training, mock interview experiences, and career exploration events.
Serve as a primary relationship manager and ambassador for BGCD's life and workforce initiatives, engaging authentically across all demographics — club members, families, donors, and corporate partners.
Build and sustain strong partnerships with employers, community organizations, school districts, and higher education institutions to expand opportunity for club members.
Represent BGCD at community events, partner meetings, and donor engagements with professionalism and a compelling articulation of program impact.
Engage club members and families as active stakeholders, ensuring programming is welcoming, culturally responsive, and member-centered.
Collaborate with the Development team to support grant prospecting, donor stewardship, and storytelling efforts that highlight program outcomes.
Supervise assigned staff and site-based coordinators responsible for delivering life and workforce programming across BGCD's multiple club locations.
Provide consistent coaching, professional development, and performance feedback to direct reports.
Coordinate schedules, logistics, and resources across club sites to ensure equitable and high-quality program delivery.
Provide regular program updates, performance data, and grant compliance reports to the Vice President of Programs and Director of Impact & Compliance.
Maintain a master program tracker with current statuses, key dates, action items, and outcome metrics for all programs within the portfolio.
Align programming with BGCD's strategic priorities and national Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) standards and reporting requirements.
Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas program events, including Collegiate Steps competitions, Building Industry Leaders, and sports programs such as basketball, football, and soccer.
Coordinate event logistics including confirming referee assignments and ensuring officials are present for sporting events.
Oversee broadcast booth setup and support podcast teams in covering Club events.
Ensure concessions are organized and operational at program events.
Confirm that Keystone Clubs are present and engaged at relevant events and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the program team and organizational goals.