Associate/Senior Associate, Skills & Talent

Greater Washington Partnership (the Partnership) is a cross-sector alliance of leading employers in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia committed to championing the region’s economic growth and prosperity. The Partnership seeks a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge, experience, and interest in education and workforce development in the region from Baltimore to Richmond to join the team as an Associate or a Senior Associate.

The Associate/Senior Associate will join the Partnership’s Skills & Talent initiative, which works with employers, educators, nonprofits, and the public sector to develop and strengthen pathways to high-growth careers. We’re connectors across sectors, using convenings, publications, and other collaborative initiatives to align talent pipelines with employer needs and expand access to opportunities that support economic mobility for learners and jobseekers. 

The ideal candidate brings energy and curiosity to their work, and is excited by the opportunity to support and advance multiple projects at the same time while fostering relationships with key leaders in workforce development across the region. The level (Associate or Senior Associate) will be determined based on experience, with Senior Associates expected to take on greater ownership of projects and independently manage workstreams. 

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Skills & Talent team in managing and executing various projects, including grant management, event support, and writing internal and external materials 
• Coordinate stakeholder management, including organizing engagement opportunities and drafting internal and external communications 
• Utilize Monday.com, Salesforce, and other tools to track deliverables for team initiatives 
• In collaboration with communications & marketing team, write blog posts, newsletters, and other internal and external publications to promote Skills & Talent initiatives 
• Assist in planning for external convenings, including supporting business development & engagement team on event planning and coordinating needed follow-up 
• Provide administrative support for programs, including tracking reports, planning events for scholarship students, and drafting materials 
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis to track key labor market and workforce development trends and translate into actionable insights for internal and external audiences

What We Value  

• 0-2 (Associate) or 3-5 (Senior Associate) years of work experience 
• Background in education, human resources, or workforce development preferred but not required 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen understanding of how to tailor communication based on audience 
• Deeply collaborative – experienced in and enthusiastic about working across teams and organizations to move work forward 
• Highly organized and able to track and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously 
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, primarily Word, Excel, and SharePoint

Who We Are

The Partnership is a nonprofit alliance of influential and leading employers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Together, we identify shared challenges and leverage our collective experience, resources and assets to offer solutions in the areas of skills and talent, regional mobility, infrastructure and inclusive economic growth. Our vision is to make the entire region, from Baltimore to Richmond, vibrant, economically competitive, prosperous – uplifting it as the best place to live, work and build a business. The Partnership is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our office is in Washington, DC, just south of Dupont Circle and is Metro-accessible. 

What We Offer 

We offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the needs of our full-time team members:   

• Working in a hybrid work environment, in the office three days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (subject to change in number of days and days of the week)   
• Robust time off plan – 15 days PTO  
• Eleven paid holidays  
• Summer half-day Fridays 
• One week holiday break  
• Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 90% for employees, up to 50% for dependents 
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match, starting on your first day of employment 
• Professional development reimbursement up to $800 per year  
• Monthly cell phone stipend of $60 per month  
• Monthly transportation stipend of $60 per month

The annual salary range for the Associate is $60,000 - $70,000 and the salary range for the Senior Associate role is $70,000 - $80,000. 

To Apply

If you are interested in joining the Partnership, please submit a resume and cover letter to our application portal. 

At Greater Washington Partnership we are committed to accepting differences! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. The Partnership is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected generic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. While we are currently unable to consider candidates that require visa sponsorship, we welcome candidates eligible to work in the United States.