Workforce Program Director - Nashville TN (Nashville)

• We pay 90% of associate and dependent medical benefits and cover your out-of-pocket medical expenses.  
• Paid Time Off - 15 days accrued in the first year. 
• 10 Paid Holidays. 
• 401K Matches up to 3% of gross salary. 
• Employer-paid life insurance benefit.  
• We offer both Remote and Hybrid positions. 
• Our organization allows everyone to learn and grow to make a difference. 
• Learn More About Tech Impact? www.techimpact.org 

• This position requires presence in Nashville, TN and other local or regional travel as needed to support our programs and initiatives. 
• This is a Full -Time / Permanent / Exempt/ At Will- Position.
• Salary range for this position is:  $75,000 -$80,000.

• 2-3+ years of workforce development program delivery and/or management experience is required.
• 2-3+ years of demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate teams is required. Must possess the ability to work with individual staff members and the team to resolve issues if they arise.
• 2-3+ years of nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Nashville Technology Workforce Needs, Funding Environment, and/or Nonprofit environment is highly preferred.

• Oversight of tactical delivery of the regional workforce program team, including managing a team of 2-4 staff who directly oversee the following processes for Tech Impact’s programs: applicant recruitment and screening, technical instruction, student support and professional development, volunteer engagement and coordination, and employer engagement for internships and jobs.
• Along with the Chief Executive Office, Chief Programs Officer, and Director of National Program Operations and the Development Team, cultivate strong partnerships in the region through positive relationships with funders, employers, volunteers, community partners, nonprofit organizations, secondary schools, local Department of Labor and Workforce Investment Boards, collaboratives, and other post-secondary training providers, to drive awareness and build enrollment and job placement pipelines.
• In partnership with the Development Team, identify potential funding opportunities and provide in person support for funder cultivation. 
• Gain familiarity with funding needs and secured grants (including complex government grants) to ensure the team follows the program policies and requirements and meets outcomes, and tracks and reports accurate data.
• Offer support and guidance to program staff, ensure the team is competent and engaged and that they are delivering quality programs, following processes and procedures, and are achieving program outcomes. Responsible for responding to escalation of related issues requiring management direction.
• Ensure team compliance of all requirements set by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
• Work closely with various teams to provide guidance and communication to meet outcomes target, and ensure students are supported by the team during and post-program.
• Identify areas for program growth and improvement.
• Represent Tech Impact at speaking engagements, community events and conferences.
• Ensure that staff are adequately trained and prepared to perform their duties and have opportunities for professional development.
• Assist with recruiting and screening of internal candidates and onboarding of new hires as needed.
• Assist in coordinating special events and meetings.
• Travel to other Tech Impact Offices and Conferences may be required. 

• Skillful communicator, effective project developer, and people manager, with proven ability to build and sustain partnerships.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with our workforce development programs and associated (and often complex) corporate, foundation, and government grant policies and procedures.
• Willing to directly perform operational and program delivery tasks when needed.
• Ability to maintain relationships with employers, government officials, and community members.
• A clear understanding of workforce development concepts; preferably also related technology concepts/experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented, energetic, and results-oriented; able to work well

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with CRM databases.
• Flexible, able to multi-task, and enjoy working in a diverse, results-oriented workplace.

Department: Programs
This is a management position
This is a full time position