Workforce Development Manager

CHERRY STREET MISSION MINISTRIES•Toledo, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Development Manager (WFD-M) is responsible for providing day-to-day management of internal and external recruitment for adult education opportunities, managing the day-to-day tasks as it relates to classes, workforce development support groups, provide workforce coaching and training and setting up tours at local partners for all students. Equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

Requirements

Strong professional demeanor
Experience teaching or overseeing a program that serves a culturally diverse adult population
Demonstrated ability to forge effective relationships with staff, students and collateral agencies
Proven ability to handle a multitude of tasks
Ability to take initiative and handle multiple priorities
The candidate must be highly organized, have excellent and timely interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
As a condition of employment, each team member is required to agree to the Cherry Street Mission Statement of Faith.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three years in a supervisory role, or equivalent.
Preferred experience in post-secondary or adult educational field or workforce development.

Responsibilities

Implement Cherry Street Mission workforce development strategy to increase student access to career and post-secondary education opportunities.
Run day to day operations of the program including staff and volunteer supervision.
Oversee community outreach, recruitment and selection of candidates.
Ensure training and curricula taught is aligned with industry needs.
Regularly assess input from workforce development staff, volunteers, students, and employers to recommend program development initiatives.
Participate in budget preparation and assist in monitoring and maintaining appropriate oversight and cost controls.
Coordinate special events such as graduations, job fairs, and alumni events.
Report preparation with qualitative data and program highlights to share with community stakeholders.
Oversee job development and placement process.
Ensure student safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and redemptive
Coordinate use of LRC.
Connection to employers sought for students.
Teach and participate in Ready to Succeed Curriculum
Responsible for job duties as it relates to the Good Jobs Challenge and other grant opportunities as they arise.
Essential Functions may be revised upon management discretion