Vice President Workforce Initiatives

$95,000 - $95,000/Yr

The Open Hearth Association - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Senior

Hartford, CT

Forestry and Logging

About the position

The Vice President of Workforce Initiatives at The Open Hearth is a senior management role responsible for leading the organization's career and workforce programs. This position involves developing strategies, supporting sustainability, promoting new initiatives, and collaborating with partners to enhance the impact of workforce initiatives and social enterprise efforts. The VP will also oversee program managers and contribute to the overall organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to overall organizational strategy and planning
• Develops and guides a comprehensive plan related to workforce initiatives and social enterprise and evaluates results
• Supports budget development and monitors finances for Working Man's Center and Open Hearth Works
• Develops policies and procedures for the social enterprise; recommends solutions to challenges, and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Acquires new partners for the Working Man's Center and OHW; acquires new contracts and oversees existing contracts
• Builds partnerships and alliances to benefit the populations The Hearth serves
• Stays abreast of advancements in the workforce and social enterprise arenas to ensure best practices
• Assists with the production and distribution of media that support workforce and social enterprise initiatives
• Generates awareness about workforce and social enterprise projects and strengthens The Hearth's reputation
• Supervises program managers and an administrative staff person

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, including at least 3 years in a senior management role
• Experience in nonprofit workforce development
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategy and program plans that drive organizational goals
• Experience assessing project results and modifying plans as needed
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience in managing and motivating diverse staff
• Demonstrated experience in program budgeting and financial management
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with board members, colleagues, business partners, and community stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field and/or substantial commensurate experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based programs

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with a revenue-generating enterprise and/or sales experience

Benefits

• Vacation
• Personal/sick time
• Holidays
• 403(b)
• Health insurance