The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with experience developing and managing workforce development programs. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to support the Impact function in a fast-growing and far-reaching social enterprise. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with ample experience building and leading workforce development programs and providing career counselling.
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead the implementation of Sama’s career pathways program in alignment with company-wide impact and business vision, strategy, and objectives
Partner with L&D, People team, Service Delivery, and other teams to develop program curriculum and align on other career advancement supports
Create and implement career counselling practice for early career team members
Develop relationships with regional employers and identify job opportunities for program participants
Determine and track key metrics to demonstrate the program’s impact and progress
Manage program budget
Stay up to date on career opportunities for early career professionals and the skills needed to pursue those career opportunities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of work experience creating and implementing career development programs with continually increasing responsibility
Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Understanding of regional job landscape and knowledge of career growth opportunities in local economy
Excellent time management and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Experience taking ownership of projects and leading them to successful completion
Experience working with youth from underserved communities
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree
Strong network of local employers and key workforce development stakeholders
Network of stakeholders providing essential services
Apply via :
boards.greenhouse.io
