Workforce Development Program Manager

All In Energy • Lawrence, MA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

All In Energy, an innovative nonprofit organization, is seeking a dynamic and passionate Workforce Development Program Manager to join their team. This role is crucial for expanding access to climate solutions and green jobs across the Commonwealth, with a mission to accelerate an inclusive clean energy economy. The organization works with communities of color, non-English speakers, and renters/landlords to connect them to energy-saving programs and renewable energy, helping families save money, improve home health, and combat climate change. The Workforce Development Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the career growth and professional development of staff, developing professional development resources, and facilitating trainings for early-career professionals in the clean energy industry. This role also involves supporting training participants, interns, and early-career staff in overcoming barriers, navigating resources, and identifying growth opportunities. The position is based in the Lawrence, Massachusetts office and is critical to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities served and is better equipped to deliver equitable service. The role involves developing strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, educational institutions, clean energy employers, and employment agencies, managing training programs, supporting participants, and ensuring their successful transition to external roles in the clean energy industry.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in workforce development and recruitment OR 3+ years of experience in roles that include training and mentoring early-career staff.
• Passionately embraces the mission of All In Energy with a strong commitment to addressing global climate change, equitable clean energy access, or racial, economic, and environmental justice.
• Experience working with diverse populations, particularly in low-to-moderate income or majority-minority communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with partners and stakeholders.
• Comfort with public speaking and lesson facilitation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a dynamic nonprofit organization.
• Comfort using Google Workplace applications (i.e., Sheets, Docs, Drive, Mail).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state residential energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
• Native or fluent speaker and writer in the language(s) prevalent in communities we serve: Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Haitian Creole, and/or Cape Verdean Creole.
• Experience in designing and implementing training programs.
• Background in recruitment and/or talent development.
• Internship/volunteer management experience.
• Experience researching and reviewing grant opportunities, and contributing to grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate interactive training sessions on topics such as professional communication, digital literacy, conflict resolution, resume development, and interview best practices.
• Provide or procure ongoing surround support and mentorship to program participants to ensure their successful transition into energy specialist roles.
• Coordinate effectively across departments to manage and balance the scheduling of programmatic work with the workforce development responsibilities of participants.
• Build relationships with All In Energy department leads, working with them to identify professional development needs and opportunities for their team members.
• Mentor workforce training participants, interns, and other staff to navigate their career exploration journeys and professional development goals.
• Support scaling of workforce programs, ensuring they meet defined goals and outcomes.
• Contribute to fundraising for All In Energy’s internship program to offer first-time clean energy experiences for college students.
• Support the All In Energy development team in creating relationships with funding entities, identifying funding opportunities, and contributing content to grant applications.
• Support recruitment efforts to attract candidates from environmental justice communities and implement targeted outreach initiatives to engage bilingual individuals to participate in internships, training cohorts, and other positions within All In Energy.
• Coordinate with educational institutions, other workforce development organizations, and community-based organizations to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Attend recruitment fairs, hang flyers in target communities, and coordinate with People & Culture on the content and posting of job openings.
• Support establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clean energy companies, educational institutions, and funding entities to achieve programmatic goals.
• Collaborate with partners to provide job placement and pre- and post-placement mentorship opportunities for program participants.
• Attend workforce conferences, liaise with All In Energy’s cohort of other MassCEC grantees, and MassCEC support staff.
• Establish and track program-wide metrics for recruitment, completion, certification, placement, and retention.
• Oversee participant data systems and ensure accurate, timely reporting to funders.
• Lead development of alumni engagement and post-program follow-up systems to support long-term career persistence.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and final reports on program progress and outcomes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off package- vacation time, sick time, floating holidays, paid state and federal holidays, volunteer day
• Stipends for workspace ergonomics furniture, professional development, remote work, and wellness
• Provided work laptop and technology benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed