Workforce Development Program Manager

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Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻiʻs foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. Weʻve served more than 128,000 family members in our 25 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for overseeing a workforce development program serving youth ages 14-24 to successfully gain and maintain employment.

Essential Duties:

• Lead and coordinate workforce development and job readiness activities with PIDF administrative staff, program staff, external agencies and others to accomplish project goals and objectives;
• Provide project orientation, e.g. protocols, objectives and outcomes, expectations and recommend methods and processes based on research, comparisons and evaluations and clearly outlined options for project implementation;
• Foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and key community based organizations;
• Oversee contracted services;
• Monitor grant deliverables, timeline, and schedule check-in meetings;
• Manage the collection and input of data and photos into project database as required to track project deliverables;
• Share data and project progress with evaluator;
• Process required forms for purchasing, personnel, inventory, etc that workgroups and others may need;
• Prepare written correspondence and meeting materials;
• Prepare or assist with presentations and collateral materials for special projects and other efforts to increase resources and support;
• Prepare interim and final program and grant reports;
• Attend monthly staff meetings with administration and conduct regularly staff meetings;
• Supervise, mentor, train, and counsel assigned employees in their areas of assignment and ensure their compliance with policies and procedures;
• Screen grant opportunities, collaborate with PIDF leadership team, and participate in grant writing process including editing, assembling application packages if needed.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm or as determined by the supervisor;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events on evenings or weekends at various times.

Working Conditions:

• Office and remote setting;
• Traveling in personal vehicle to and from program sites;
• Travel to the continental U.S. may be required.

Equipment Use:

Personal vehicle, computer and laptop, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine.

Mental, Physical, and Communication Demands

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of PIDF’s five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on multiple tasks;
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving;
• Works cooperatively and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, families, youth, and community partners of diverse backgrounds;
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to support equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities;
• Take responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others;
• Ensure work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error-free to the highest degree possible.

Physical:

• Must be able to sit and work on the computer for majority of work day;
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

Communication:

• Exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Strong oral and written communication skills required;
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, management, or related field and five (5) years of experience in program management required;
• At least three (3) years of experience in supervision required;
• At least three (3) years of experience of workforce development required;
• Must have strong knowledge of positive youth development practices;
• Strong understanding of Native Hawaiian culture and values is preferred;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfmfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Honolulu, HI 96817: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a strong understanding of Native Hawaiian culture and values?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Program management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96817