The Workforce Development Director develops positive long-term relationships with business and industry representatives. He/she supports and strengthens relationships with business and industry to address workforce needs and assist with talent supply and demand. He/she will provide leadership and supervision in creating workforce solutions for business and industry.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Meet with and develop productive relationships with local industry representatives to assess workforce and/or talent needs.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with training providers to develop responsive workforce solutions.
Provide education and opportunities for business and industry to develop relevant training programs including apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing and work-based learning.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with economic development entities, chamber organizations and other workforce development agencies to ensure alignment and execution of collaborative workforce strategies to include Talent Pipeline Management.
Provide oversight and management of open enrollment courses, including recruiting, scheduling, and registration.
Execute sales calls for contract training alongside educational partners.
Gather information for additional funding opportunities to support workforce solutions and programming.
Understand workforce and training trends and apply data collection to develop meaningful and impactful workforce development strategies.
Manage a database of employers and/or industry representatives and maintain regular communication through appropriate channels.
Other duties as assigned by the President of FEDC in response to a rapidly changing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Salesforce.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage key stakeholders and work collaboratively with various partners including, training partners, government entities, job seekers and community organizations.
Detail oriented, self-motivated, independent worker with strong follow through
Experience working in and with industry; good working knowledge of the region’s high demand industries especially as it relates to the workforce needs of employers.
Knowledge of economic and workforce development as well as training practices, systems, and program design.
Ability to accomplish key objectives as outlined in Strategic Plan and as identified in current workforce and training needs.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills including writing, editing, and making presentations to groups and individuals
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
40 hours/week
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds (equipment moving, etc.)
Minimal travel may be required
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License
The successful candidate will work out the Fostoria Learning Center.
The Fostoria Economic Development Corporation will review resumes and interview qualified candidates on a rolling basis through February 17th or until the position is filled.
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