CAREERS
JOB TITLE:
Director of Workforce Development
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Department:
Administrative Support
Report To:
Director of Operations
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FLSA Status:
FTE 1.0 Exempt
Location:
Hybrid (Okanogan, Grant, Chelan & Douglas County Locations; Primary- Omak Administrative Office)
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Primary Accountability
The Director of Workforce Development is responsible for planning, managing, and growing
workforce initiatives by coordinating events, training and initiatives across Okanogan, Grant,
Chelan and Douglas Counties to strengthen the cohesiveness of Advance and North Central
Washington HUB workforce development activities. This community workforce facing role
requires a significant focus on relationship-building with community partners to increase
workforce health and equity and requires strong community collaboration, leadership, and
organizational skills. A strong foundation in education skills is considered critical for this
leadership position. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.
workforce initiatives by coordinating events, training and initiatives across Okanogan, Grant,
Chelan and Douglas Counties to strengthen the cohesiveness of Advance and North Central
Washington HUB workforce development activities. This community workforce facing role
requires a significant focus on relationship-building with community partners to increase
workforce health and equity and requires strong community collaboration, leadership, and
organizational skills. A strong foundation in education skills is considered critical for this
leadership position. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for workforce projects and initiatives
aligned with Waiver 2.0 priorities.
● Use research and data to inform strategies and decision-making.
● Design and execute engagement strategies tailored to diverse target audiences.
● Introduce innovative and forward-thinking approaches to advance initiatives.
● Build and maintain a network of experts to inform and support workforce development.
● Assess community engagement and workforce needs across the region.
● Collaborate with Advance leadership and funding agencies to design and deliver
workforce programming.
● Identify and pursue grants and funding opportunities to strengthen initiatives.
● Partner with community-based organizations and social service providers to improve
workforce health.
● Strengthen cross-sector collaboration through relationship-building and coordination.
● Provide strategic direction and oversight for regional workforce efforts.
● Mobilize partners to address policy and advocacy priorities.
● Support the Governing Board and community partners in implementing strategic goals.
● Attract, retain, and expand partnerships aligned with Advance’s mission.
● Conduct analyses and prepare reports to inform leadership and stakeholders.
Additional Duties:
The Director of Workforce Development may be assigned one of more additional duties. These
duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Attends all communication meetings.
● Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
aligned with Waiver 2.0 priorities.
● Use research and data to inform strategies and decision-making.
● Design and execute engagement strategies tailored to diverse target audiences.
● Introduce innovative and forward-thinking approaches to advance initiatives.
● Build and maintain a network of experts to inform and support workforce development.
● Assess community engagement and workforce needs across the region.
● Collaborate with Advance leadership and funding agencies to design and deliver
workforce programming.
● Identify and pursue grants and funding opportunities to strengthen initiatives.
● Partner with community-based organizations and social service providers to improve
workforce health.
● Strengthen cross-sector collaboration through relationship-building and coordination.
● Provide strategic direction and oversight for regional workforce efforts.
● Mobilize partners to address policy and advocacy priorities.
● Support the Governing Board and community partners in implementing strategic goals.
● Attract, retain, and expand partnerships aligned with Advance’s mission.
● Conduct analyses and prepare reports to inform leadership and stakeholders.
Additional Duties:
The Director of Workforce Development may be assigned one of more additional duties. These
duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Attends all communication meetings.
● Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
Professional Qualifications
1. Experience and Program Management: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible
experience in workforce development, program management, economic development,
education administration, or a related field, including extensive experience in designing
and implementing complex workforce programming and projects.
2. Leadership and Strategic Planning: Proven supervisory or leadership experience with the
ability to set a strategic vision, develop comprehensive plans, provide executive
oversight for regional efforts, and lead a team toward measurable goals.
3. Relationship Building and Collaboration: Demonstrated success in building and
maintaining effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders (government agencies,
employers, educational institutions, and community-based organizations), and in
mobilizing partners to address policy and advocacy priorities.
4. Fiscal Management and Resource Development: A proven track record in fiscal
management, including successfully identifying and pursuing grants and funding
opportunities to strengthen initiatives.
5. Data Analysis and Reporting: Proficiency in using research and data to assess workforce
needs, inform program design, and conduct analyses and prepare comprehensive
reports on program outcomes.
6. Knowledge of Workforce Systems: In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal
workforce programs, policies, and funding streams.
experience in workforce development, program management, economic development,
education administration, or a related field, including extensive experience in designing
and implementing complex workforce programming and projects.
2. Leadership and Strategic Planning: Proven supervisory or leadership experience with the
ability to set a strategic vision, develop comprehensive plans, provide executive
oversight for regional efforts, and lead a team toward measurable goals.
3. Relationship Building and Collaboration: Demonstrated success in building and
maintaining effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders (government agencies,
employers, educational institutions, and community-based organizations), and in
mobilizing partners to address policy and advocacy priorities.
4. Fiscal Management and Resource Development: A proven track record in fiscal
management, including successfully identifying and pursuing grants and funding
opportunities to strengthen initiatives.
5. Data Analysis and Reporting: Proficiency in using research and data to assess workforce
needs, inform program design, and conduct analyses and prepare comprehensive
reports on program outcomes.
6. Knowledge of Workforce Systems: In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal
workforce programs, policies, and funding streams.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required (HR, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or
related field). Master's Degree (MBA, MA in HR/OD) preferred.
related field). Master's Degree (MBA, MA in HR/OD) preferred.
Attendance
1. Ensures attendance and hours worked are accurately recorded in our computerized
timekeeping system
2. Properly manages PTO hours
3. Responsible for regular, predictable attendance and to work hours as scheduled, which
may include evenings or weekends
timekeeping system
2. Properly manages PTO hours
3. Responsible for regular, predictable attendance and to work hours as scheduled, which
may include evenings or weekends
Communication Skills
The employee is required to communicate effectively by adhering to core values, specifically
the Core Dimensions:
1. Respect: Utilizing appropriate language and professional decorum; upholding dignity
and confidentiality; providing appropriate acknowledgment; and actively soliciting input
and feedback.
2. Empathy: Demonstrating non-judgmental understanding of others perspectives;
engaging in active, distraction-free listening; offering acknowledgment and
paraphrasing; and maintaining appropriate eye contact.
3. Genuineness: Ensuring congruence between verbal tone and body language;
demonstrating behavioral consistency over time; upholding integrity (following through
on commitments); and exhibiting humility (acknowledging errors).
4. Specificity: Providing precise details to define "excellence" utilizing models or samples;
engaging in one-on-one mentoring; and developing alternate plans as necessary.
Additional communication requirements include:
● Effectively conveying basic and non-technical information to colleagues and external
parties.
● Exercising tact and diplomacy in the resolution of minor conflicts or disagreements.
● Compiling and analyzing information and preparing effective written documentation,
including professional correspondence, reports, and articles.
● Determining the most appropriate visual methods (tables, graphs, charts) for
communicating information.
● Providing exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers.
● Effectively communicating information during both informal and formal verbal
presentations.
the Core Dimensions:
1. Respect: Utilizing appropriate language and professional decorum; upholding dignity
and confidentiality; providing appropriate acknowledgment; and actively soliciting input
and feedback.
2. Empathy: Demonstrating non-judgmental understanding of others perspectives;
engaging in active, distraction-free listening; offering acknowledgment and
paraphrasing; and maintaining appropriate eye contact.
3. Genuineness: Ensuring congruence between verbal tone and body language;
demonstrating behavioral consistency over time; upholding integrity (following through
on commitments); and exhibiting humility (acknowledging errors).
4. Specificity: Providing precise details to define "excellence" utilizing models or samples;
engaging in one-on-one mentoring; and developing alternate plans as necessary.
Additional communication requirements include:
● Effectively conveying basic and non-technical information to colleagues and external
parties.
● Exercising tact and diplomacy in the resolution of minor conflicts or disagreements.
● Compiling and analyzing information and preparing effective written documentation,
including professional correspondence, reports, and articles.
● Determining the most appropriate visual methods (tables, graphs, charts) for
communicating information.
● Providing exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers.
● Effectively communicating information during both informal and formal verbal
presentations.
Work Enviornment
Work is performed in a variety of settings, including on site in Omak and traveling to other
counties as needed.
counties as needed.
