Workforce Development Manager

• Degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field, in addition to advanced specialized certification (5 years of equivalent experience may count in place of a degree).
• Required: 5 years of prior operational experience in education, teaching advanced aptitude in computer skills, work-based learning, and educational and workforce development implementation and innovation.
• The ability to create an environment of empowerment, social positivity, and a passion to serve people.
• Proficient and thorough attention to detail, active listener, and problem solver.
• Proficient computer abilities using Microsoft Office and web-based management systems.
• Maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and must have a clean driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Must be an evangelical Christian, living a life dedicated to Christ, and be an instrument of God’s love, grace, hope, and forgiveness to all.
• Essential Experience, Skills, and Competencies include but are not limited to 5 years of experience in leading and supporting a team. Ability to develop and execute team initiatives, independently as well as collaboratively. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient in written communication, reading comprehension, and comprehensive listening skills. Ability to convey a high degree of commitment and passion for GRM.

Employment Status:

• Full-time exempt; eligible for benefits; eligible for paid time off

Reports to:

• Program Director
• Senior Program Director

Vacation Level: 2

• Degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field, in addition to advanced specialized certification (5 years of equivalent experience may count in place of a degree).
• Required: 5 years of prior operational experience in education, teaching advanced aptitude in computer skills, work-based learning, and educational and workforce development implementation and innovation.
• The ability to create an environment of empowerment, social positivity, and a passion to serve people.
• Proficient and thorough attention to detail, active listener, and problem solver.
• Proficient computer abilities using Microsoft Office and web-based management systems.
• Maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and must have a clean driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Must be an evangelical Christian, living a life dedicated to Christ, and be an instrument of God’s love, grace, hope, and forgiveness to all.
• Essential Experience, Skills, and Competencies include but are not limited to 5 years of experience in leading and supporting a team. Ability to develop and execute team initiatives, independently as well as collaboratively. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient in written communication, reading comprehension, and comprehensive listening skills. Ability to convey a high degree of commitment and passion for GRM.

Physical Demands:

• This individual may encounter individuals who are ill and/or contagious and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone.
• Ability to use a phone, computer, printer, copier, and other standard office machinery.
• Frequent use of Microsoft Office products and web-based software.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking; and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental Demands:

• The population we serve is typically in crisis. This can cause emotional stress and compassion fatigue. GRM highly promotes employee self-care.

It is the policy of Gospel Rescue Mission to complete a background check, drug test and motor vehicle authorization on applicants in the conditional offer stage.

Employees of Gospel Rescue Mission Choose To Participate in our Grace Based Environment by:

• Role modeling Christ-like attributes and values through our personal actions, words, and attitudes.
• Maintaining a safe, transparent, and healing environment that is based on Grace, Truth, and Love, and encourages trust and authenticity without fear.
• Embracing the accountability process, that leads to self-evaluation personally and for guests.
• Teaching and mentoring guests in every opportunity by using Biblical precepts.
• Building healthy, loving, and compassionate relationships with guests, and staff while establishing healthy and safe boundaries.
• Maintaining a personal lifestyle of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.
• Praying with guests, and staff.
• Agreeing in principle and in practice with the statements of Vision, Mission and Values of the Gospel Rescue Mission of Tucson.

Gospel Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit religious organization that provides social service programs to the homeless and working poor populations. Everything we do in this ministry should be centered in the will of God and in honoring the name of Jesus Christ.