Director, State Workforce Development Programs

WHO WE ARE

The Center for Energy Workforce Development supports the development of a highly skilled energy workforce by bringing increased visibility and understanding of energy careers and providing pre-employment education and training support. Essential programs and initiatives are led by energy employers, labor, educators and other stakeholders committed to a thriving energy workforce powering our nation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR, STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS:

CEWD is looking for an individual with an understanding of workforce development, familiarity with concepts of sector strategies, and familiarity with the energy industry to take the reins of a new position that is being created. The position offers an opportunity to have a profound impact on the development of the energy sector’s talent pipeline.

Other important responsibilities of the Director, State Workforce Development Programs, include:

- Serve as CEWD’s primary interface with all state energy workforce consortia:

- Establish and execute on annual plan of work to support consortia activities, offering guidance on new and big ideas.

- Attend, primarily virtually, meetings of consortia. May attend one-two in-person meetings for some consortia.

- Support expansion of consortia structure by enabling adoption in new areas, where interest warrants.

- Assist existing consortia that want to strengthen their activities and/or membership base, connecting with companies outside the utility space

- Highlight CEWD programming for consortia and engage them for input and development, where appropriate.

- Serve as primary point person for state workforce development activities:

- Develop relationships with select relevant state and regional associations where connections on workforce development are warranted.

- Support grant opportunities for state workforce development programming, including through connection with potential members that could be engaged and when funded, oversee state workforce leads.

- Identify best practices and stories to amplify where stellar programming can be scaled or highlighted.

- Serve as key contact for membership connections, introductions, and conversations around best practices and new topic thinking.

- Facilitate Communities of Practice within CEWD.

- Engage with CEWD educational programming by recommending learning opportunities and engaging potential speakers.

- Provide visible leadership and service to CEWD members and industry practitioners to advance the development of building a highly skilled energy workforce.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Education, Workforce Development, Business, or a related field is required. Equivalent experience is accepted. Master’s degree is preferred.

- 10+ years of experience in workforce development, industry experience is preferred but not required,

- A stellar reputation in the workforce development community,

- Experience as a connector, impact driver, and “go getter”,

- Comfort in working in fast-paced, dynamic and growing organization,

- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills,

- Experience in working with volunteers and servant leadership,

- Understanding of the energy industry, especially the workforce priorities,

- Willingness to travel up to 20-30% of the time.

LOCATION

DMV candidates preferred; remote candidates will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should apply online through the career site used by the Edison Electric Institute, an organization affiliated with CEWD. EEI uses Clear Company as their applicant tracking system. An application is considered when all required fields are completed.

Compensation

The salary range is $130,000-175,000, target compensation for this role is maxed at $150,000. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. CEWD, through its relationship with EEI, also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is typically up to 10% of the base salary. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Employment M/D/F/V.