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Job Title: Strategic Director of Workforce DevelopmentReports To: Executive DirectorLocation: Morganton, NCJob Type: FLSA Exempt, Salaried, Full TimeAbout The Industrial Commons: The Industrial Commons is an economic ecosystem located in Morganton,NC with reach across the state and region.Ourmission is to found and grow interconnected enterprises thatsolve problems for businesses and workers, while rebuilding a diverse working class, based on locally rootedwealth.
We address the root causes of generational poverty by supporting frontline workers in building aneconomy for all.TIC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Job Overview: The Executive Director of Workforce Development provides strategic leadership and oversightfor TIC's workforce development portfolio, ensuring alignment, integration, growth, and long-term sustainabilityacross multiple programs and initiatives.
Current program areas include entrepreneurial skills training,workforce placement and retention programs, high school curriculum development in partnership with theNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI), apprenticeship and credentialing initiatives, andemerging virtual reality workforce training programs.
This position oversees program strategy, staff leadership,partnership development, evaluation, and funding sustainability while representing TIC's workforcedevelopment efforts at the local, regional, state, and national levels.Essential Functions● Provide strategic leadership and oversight for The Industrial Commons' Workforce Developmentportfolio, ensuring alignment, integration, and collaboration across all program areas.● Develop and implement long-term strategies for workforce development initiatives, including programgrowth, sustainability, evaluation, and regional impact.● Oversee entrepreneurial skills training programs and related workforce development initiatives.● Partner with the Senior Director of Workforce Development to support the growth and expansion of theWork In program and related workforce development efforts.● Oversee the continued development and expansion of the North Carolina Department of PublicInstruction (DPI) High School Curriculum program and related educational initiatives.● Provide leadership and oversight for apprenticeship, microcredential, and career pathway programs,ensuring successful implementation, integration, and expansion.● Support the development and expansion of workforce training initiatives utilizing augmented, virtual,and mixed reality technologies in collaboration with community college and industry partners.● Supervise, mentor, and support workforce development leadership and program staff to ensureeffective program delivery and achievement of organizational goals.● Foster and maintain relationships with local, regional, state, and national partners, includinggovernment agencies, educational institutions, employers, workforce development organizations, andcommunity stakeholders.● Collaborate with the Development Team, CFO, and organizational leadership to support fundingstrategies, financial sustainability, and long-term program growth.● Develop and monitor program goals, budgets, outcomes, and performance metrics to ensureaccountability, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.● Utilize workforce trends, industry data, community feedback, and program outcomes to inform strategicplanning and decision-making.● Represent The Industrial Commons and its workforce development initiatives at local, regional, state,and national meetings, conferences, and industry events.● Ensure workforce development programs are designed for long-term sustainability, scalability,replicability, and measurable impact.● Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational priorities.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience● Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Workforce Development,or other equivalent degree or program experience● 5+ years of experience in workforce development at the regional, state, or national level● Experience leading complex, multi-program initiatives with diverse stakeholders and funding sources.● Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation.● Experience managing budgets, financial sustainability planning, and grant-funded programs.● Knowledge of workforce development systems, apprenticeship models, credentialing programs, careerpathways, and Opportunity Youth initiatives.● Experience building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, andcommunity organizations.● Strong data analysis and program evaluation skills.● Experience leading, coaching, and developing professional staff and program leaders.● Exceptional communication, relationship-building, facilitation, and public speaking skills.● Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution in a dynamic environment.Physical Demands and Work Environment● Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.● Ability to move throughout office, meeting, and work environments to access equipment, materials, andcommunicate with others.● Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.● Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed to support business operations.● Ability to perceive, process, and communicate information presented in written, verbal, and electronicformats.● Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual communicationplatforms.Salary and Benefits● Salary: Competitive, with an anticipated annual salary range of $80,000-$120,000, commensurate withexperience and based on 40 hours per week.● Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holidays.To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to hr@theindustrialcommons.org with the subject line“Executive Director of Workforce Development”
Job Title: Strategic Director of Workforce DevelopmentReports To: Executive DirectorLocation: Morganton, NCJob Type: FLSA Exempt, Salaried, Full TimeAbout The Industrial Commons: The Industrial Commons is an economic ecosystem located in Morganton,NC with reach across the state and region.Ourmission is to found and grow interconnected enterprises thatsolve problems for businesses and workers, while rebuilding a diverse working class, based on locally rootedwealth.
We address the root causes of generational poverty by supporting frontline workers in building aneconomy for all.TIC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Job Overview: The Executive Director of Workforce Development provides strategic leadership and oversightfor TIC's workforce development portfolio, ensuring alignment, integration, growth, and long-term sustainabilityacross multiple programs and initiatives.
Current program areas include entrepreneurial skills training,workforce placement and retention programs, high school curriculum development in partnership with theNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI), apprenticeship and credentialing initiatives, andemerging virtual reality workforce training programs.
This position oversees program strategy, staff leadership,partnership development, evaluation, and funding sustainability while representing TIC's workforcedevelopment efforts at the local, regional, state, and national levels.Essential Functions● Provide strategic leadership and oversight for The Industrial Commons' Workforce Developmentportfolio, ensuring alignment, integration, and collaboration across all program areas.● Develop and implement long-term strategies for workforce development initiatives, including programgrowth, sustainability, evaluation, and regional impact.● Oversee entrepreneurial skills training programs and related workforce development initiatives.● Partner with the Senior Director of Workforce Development to support the growth and expansion of theWork In program and related workforce development efforts.● Oversee the continued development and expansion of the North Carolina Department of PublicInstruction (DPI) High School Curriculum program and related educational initiatives.● Provide leadership and oversight for apprenticeship, microcredential, and career pathway programs,ensuring successful implementation, integration, and expansion.● Support the development and expansion of workforce training initiatives utilizing augmented, virtual,and mixed reality technologies in collaboration with community college and industry partners.● Supervise, mentor, and support workforce development leadership and program staff to ensureeffective program delivery and achievement of organizational goals.● Foster and maintain relationships with local, regional, state, and national partners, includinggovernment agencies, educational institutions, employers, workforce development organizations, andcommunity stakeholders.● Collaborate with the Development Team, CFO, and organizational leadership to support fundingstrategies, financial sustainability, and long-term program growth.● Develop and monitor program goals, budgets, outcomes, and performance metrics to ensureaccountability, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.● Utilize workforce trends, industry data, community feedback, and program outcomes to inform strategicplanning and decision-making.● Represent The Industrial Commons and its workforce development initiatives at local, regional, state,and national meetings, conferences, and industry events.● Ensure workforce development programs are designed for long-term sustainability, scalability,replicability, and measurable impact.● Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational priorities.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience● Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Workforce Development,or other equivalent degree or program experience● 5+ years of experience in workforce development at the regional, state, or national level● Experience leading complex, multi-program initiatives with diverse stakeholders and funding sources.● Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation.● Experience managing budgets, financial sustainability planning, and grant-funded programs.● Knowledge of workforce development systems, apprenticeship models, credentialing programs, careerpathways, and Opportunity Youth initiatives.● Experience building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, andcommunity organizations.● Strong data analysis and program evaluation skills.● Experience leading, coaching, and developing professional staff and program leaders.● Exceptional communication, relationship-building, facilitation, and public speaking skills.● Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution in a dynamic environment.Physical Demands and Work Environment● Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.● Ability to move throughout office, meeting, and work environments to access equipment, materials, andcommunicate with others.● Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.● Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed to support business operations.● Ability to perceive, process, and communicate information presented in written, verbal, and electronicformats.● Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual communicationplatforms.Salary and Benefits● Salary: Competitive, with an anticipated annual salary range of $80,000-$120,000, commensurate withexperience and based on 40 hours per week.● Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holidays.To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to hr@theindustrialcommons.org with the subject line“Executive Director of Workforce Development”
