Director of Workforce Development

Art with a Heart

Director of Workforce Development

Qualifications:

The Director of Workforce Development should have the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics:

• A keen interest, genuine passion for, and deep personal commitment to AWAH's mission.
• Five or more years of relevant work experience, with a bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have knowledge of workforce development standards and procedures, and be a constant advocate working towards systems change in the field.
• Knowledge and experience with youth development and trauma-informed care best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with impeccable integrity and strong work ethic.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate difficult decisions.
• Approachable management style with the ability to create a collaborative working environment.
• A self-starter who possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to remain focused, transparent, and tactful while exercising solid judgment, especially in high pressure situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities.
• Technical skills should include proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite and experience with or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Cloud, Constant Contact, and Wordpress.
• Experience in and understanding of visual art mediums, techniques, and/or teaching methods is a plus.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Programming:

• Identifying and cultivating potential program partners, maintaining those relationships, and drafting and administering MOUs and contracts
• Work with Workforce Development Coordinator and program partners on participant recruitment and orientation
• Work with the programming team to secure teaching staff and workshop facilitators, and facilitate necessary training and orientations
• Maintain and update program materials, i.e.,protocols and procedures, curriculum, participant forms, and calendars
• Communicate with internship supervisors (both high school and college) and coordinating with team members on internship and apprenticeship management and evaluation
• Respond to program challenges with creative solutions, providing hands-on feedback to teaching staff and coordinating with program partners to find resolution as needed.
• Oversee the development and execution of workforce and product curriculum and the purchasing of required materials
• During Program: Coordinate and conduct site visits and check-ins, evaluations, and keep record of participants timesheets and pay.
• After Program: Overall assessment and data collection, including grant reporting as needed
• Support Social Enterprise Manager with end-of-program event planning, including securing vendors and performers, and coordinating publicity and marketing

Workforce Ecosystem Building:

• Develop relationships with potential employers in various industry sectors, especially in sectors that are growing in relevance regionally
• Stay up to date on labor market trends and statistics
• Collaborate with other organizations and agencies on providing resources and additional training for program participants
• Participate in convenings organized by the Baltimore Workforce Development Board, Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Workforce Funders Collaborative, and other local agencies
• Participate in city-wide efforts in data collection and analysis

Social Enterprise & Retail:

• Support the Social Enterprise Manager in creating and maintaining protocols, procedures, and inventory for HeARTwares
• Collaborate with team on product research and development and help track progress on product completion
• Provide oversight and quality assurance monitoring
• Communicate with prospective customers/companies for commissions, rentals, workshops and art parties
• Coordinate with Social Enterprise Manager on planning store events
• Along with Social Enterprise Manager, develop and maintain messaging and marketing around HeARTwares
• Help to maintain HeARTwares as a shared workspace to ensure that it is used efficiently and effectively

Fundraising & Financial Management:

• Work with Director of Development on completion of grant applications, evaluations, and reports
• Collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data from programs, and evaluate outcomes
• Adhere to fiscal management practices and operate within the approved budget

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person