Business Services Workforce Investment Manager at Worksystems Inc in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Business Services Workforce Investment Manager

Worksystems, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that pursues and invests resources to improve the quality of the workforce and the lives of workers in the city of Portland, and Multnomah and Washington counties.

Worksystems is committed to promoting and supporting Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our internal and external work. JEDI values are embedded across our internal HR policies and practices, as well as a core indicator of success metrics in our Strategic Plan. Our team is dedicated to increasing our individual awareness, creating more equitable and inclusive spaces for our employees, partners, and jobseekers, and combatting systems of oppression.

About the Position:

The Program Manager – Business Services reports directly to the Chief Program Officer, works closely with the Leadership Team, and oversees direct reports on the Business Services team. The Business Services team’s goal is to connect the workforce supply from Worksystems’ programs with employer demand and raise job quality for workers in our target industries, which include: Healthcare, Construction, Clean Energy, Manufacturing, and Early Childhood Education.

The Program Manager’s main priorities are split between ensuring that Business Services goals are achieved in alignment with the company’s strategic plan and serving as a strategic partner on the Leadership Team to continue improving collaboration. This is also a working manager position responsible for their own portfolio of projects and oversight for projects assigned to their team.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in the management and administration of work related to workforce development, economic development, program administration, private sector business, and/or community development.

• Knowledge and experience in program design, research methods, and analysis techniques, along with skill in contract development, negotiation, and management.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels, making complex material clear and concise to varied audiences.

Benefits

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting Salary Expectations: $115,000 - $124,000 annually (New hires will generally not exceed this range, based on experience and internal equity).
• Medical (including vision) and dental plans with employer contribution toward monthly premiums
• 401k plan with up to 6% match, 100% vested at the time of enrollment
• Generous PTO
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave per month
• 8 free sessions with mental health providers, unlimited free financial coaching, and 25% legal discounts through Canopy EAP

Application Timeline: First review of resume’s will be 6/21/2024. After this date, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

Hybrid - Full time. 

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