Who We Are & What We Do:
Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas is a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Our mission is to advance business-driven solutions that promote economic growth, opportunity and a skilled workforce. Our core values of trust, leadership, inclusion and community permeate everything we do. The programs we oversee are designed to ensure the businesses in our 14-county region remain competitive, that workers have the opportunity to obtain skills that will help them become or remain self-sufficient, and that our communities are economically resilient.
How you will make an impact - Description of the Opportunity:
The Senior Workforce Development & Industry Partnerships Coordinator is a strategic convener and relationship coordinator responsible for fostering and sustaining partnerships with industry leaders, chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, and educational institutions. This role leads cross-sector collaboration to align workforce development efforts with regional economic priorities and serves as the primary lead for the development and coordination of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship initiatives. The Coordinator will build and support industry councils, drive talent pipeline solutions, and manage initiatives that address both immediate and future workforce needs and economic development through innovative, scalable strategies and collaboration with other WSNCT units and staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead Regional Industry Sector Partnerships: Serve as the primary liaison and convener for targeted growth industries, fostering collaboration among employers, workforce boards, educational institutions, and economic development entities to develop action plans to guide the implementation of workforce and economic development strategies.
- Develop and Expand Apprenticeship Initiatives: Serve as the regional lead for USDOL and Texas apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program development. Facilitate industry engagement, stakeholder partnership development, identify and secure funding, and track outcomes that address regional workforce and economic development current and future needs.
- Manage Strategic Alliances and Cross-Sector Collaborations: Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with chambers of commerce, economic development corporations (EDCs). Collaborate with WSNCT education, community, and workforce delivery partners to ensure alignment and execution of goals, metrics, and implementation of workforce solutions.
- Promote Talent Pipeline Development: Identify, map, promote, and support career pathway programs and credentialing initiatives that meet target occupations and industry needs. Champion stackable credentials and career pathway models that support career advancement.
- Design and Implement Scalable Workforce Solutions: Lead and support the design, launch, and scaling of initiatives identified through industry councils and collaborative partnerships, including those focused on recruitment, upskilling, reskilling, and job placement for high demand and emerging occupations.
- Resource Development and Grant Support: Identify, pursue, and support funding opportunities that align with partnership goals, including apprenticeships and other industry-driven programs. Prepare proposals and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
- Communication and Engagement: Develop and deliver presentations, marketing materials, and stakeholder communications that clearly convey regional workforce and economic development initiatives, challenges, successes, and ROI to stakeholders and the public. Represent the organization in public and partner forums. Provide directions aligned with goals and deliverables to contractor staff focused on industry and economic development efforts.
- Strategic Insight and Data-Driven Decision Making: Act as a regional industry and economic development workforce subject matter expert by analyzing labor market data, identifying trends, and providing actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
- Policy and Research Support: Monitor workforce and economic development relevant policy and legislative developments; contribute to reports, prepare summaries, and briefings to inform internal planning and partner engagement.
Desired Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and quickly react to changing business needs while meeting firm deadlines
- Ability to manage time effectively and keep on top of economic development and workforce trends
- Personal pride in producing output at high quality
- Ability to be a good team player with a collaborative approach
- Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
- Strong communication skills to articulate persuasively and clearly about the organization's mission, value and initiatives
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
Preferred Experience:
- Established network within economic development field
- Experience in establishing relationships and developing collaborative efforts with employers
- Experience in grant development
- Working knowledge of data research and analysis
- Deep understanding of the career and technical and post-secondary educational systems
- Excellent writing skills
FLSA: Exempt
Compensation:
$70,795.00 – $83,000.00 - depending on experience, skills and qualifications
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedules - Based on performance, job duties, and business requirements, hybrid work environment, may include remote work opportunities after an onboarding period of approximately 30 days.
- Health - We provide an outstanding package of health and life benefits for employees, with coverage available for their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as basic and optional life, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts. Our Full-Time employee health coverage is paid for 100%.
- Retirement - Full Time employees participate in the (401a) Retirement Plan by payroll deduction with employer match at 12%.
- Work-Life Balance - At NCTCOG we want you to achieve a balance between your work and your home life. You'll receive vacation days, holidays, and personal days to use as you choose.
- Professional Development - We view employees as our most valuable resource and promote the professional development of each individual. At NCTCOG employees receive the support and resources to reach their full potential. Opportunities include tuition reimbursement, and paid membership in professional organizations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.
E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager
