Director of Programs

Director Of Programs

We are looking for a genuine, hardworking Director to support and lead a team of self-directed, idea-generating leaders. Everyone on our team is a leader because of their vision, passion and commitment to helping create positive change. We value colleagues who prioritize teamwork and collaboration over competition, who embrace flexibility and change, and have the ability to connect with people.

Associates for Training and Development (A4TD) is a nationally recognized workforce development non-profit that originated in 1983. A4TD administers job-training programs for mature workers in five states : CT, ME, NY, PA, and VT. We recognize the dignity and worth of our program participants and hold firm in the belief that mature workers have the right to contribute to their economic stability. When a program participant is offered a job consistent with their interests and abilities, we at A4TD are uplifted and energized to do it again with the next participant. As the demographics of our countrys workforce change, we know mature workers bring needed skills and talents to the workplace. A4TD has an opening for a Director of Programs to join our dedicated, mission-driven team. Our dynamic team comes from diverse backgrounds. We are teachers, coaches, accountants, former restaurant managers, veterans, and more. What brings us together is our drive to make a difference in our program participants lives. Are you a self-starter, curious and creative, and ready to learn? If you are motivated to make a difference, this may be a great fit. We can train the right person.

What is the job?

You will lead a team that administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont. The SCSEP connects low-income, unemployed mature workers with paid internships (on-site, with some remote hours), and then helps them transition to permanent employment to achieve economic independence. Your job is to lead and support SCSEP Career Navigators in all program activities. You ensure that the mission, goals, and program objectives are fulfilled, including participant recruitment and enrollment, training, and employer and host agency development. You integrate yourself into communities to build partnerships and you make use of your knowledge of the local labor market to expand our employer base. Your daily communications with staff offer support for program operations and compliance. You manage to performance and are goal driven. You work with the Vice President of Programs to carry out companywide program management functions that satisfy grant requirements, including assisting staff to develop and execute program initiatives, marketing, and regional office staff onboarding. Moderate travel is required. The position is remote, and the employee must reside in Connecticut, Maine or Vermont.

What are my job functions?

Support and supervise Career Navigators to achieve performance goals and meet program requirements.

Monitor, analyze and ensure compliance with program regulations and A4TDs mission, policies, and procedures, taking corrective action as needed.

Work with Career Navigators to build program capacity through local connections with the American Job Center Network, WIOA partners, and workforce and aging service organizations. Also, help A4TD staff develop recruitment plans for minorities, veterans, and people with barriers to employment, and lead staff in the development and implementation of strategic outreach plans.

Develop Host Agency assignments and credentialed training opportunities that correlate with in-demand growth sectors, while engaging with the business community to develop employment opportunities for program participants.

Assist the Vice President of Programs in project development and administrative functions, and oversee a SCSEP project at the local level when there are staff shortages.

Participate in and support the grant application process as necessary.

Welcome other special projects, duties, and responsibilities that lead to program success.

Salary : $60,500 per year, exempt.

Perks & Benefits : A very competitive benefits package includes : Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Employee Assistance Program 401(k) and generous match Extra paid days off, November & December holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Schedule A positive, collaborative work env