Career Opportunity:

YouthWorks(YW) Regional Support Manager

Organization Overview

We Are: Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public workforce development agency that strengthens the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults by investing in innovative partnerships with industry, education and workforce organizations.

Position Overview

The YouthWorks Regional Support Manager provides an ongoing implementation of youth employment and career readiness initiatives through program-related regional support to a statewide network of program partners. A significant portion of the work involves supporting program partners at MassHires in YouthWorks, the statewide subsidized youth employment program that CommCorp administers on behalf of the Executive Office of Workforce and Labor Development (EOWLD).

This position is ideal for an individual with a clear understanding of Salesforce, contract negotiations, budgets, and youth career or workforce development programming. This is a full-time position that is currently a hybrid. The position will consist of a mix of remote work and occasional travel to program partner sites for site visits.

Reports to: YouthWorks(YW) Senior Regional Support Manager

Department: YouthWorks

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Work hours: 40 hours per week - Hybrid

Starting Salary: $60,000, Employer contributes 13.2% of gross salary to a 401(a)-employee retirement plan. (Vested 100% on day 1 of hire).

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support ongoing partnerships with grantees by executing deliverables in a timely fashion, communicating regularly with appropriate program contacts to support program execution, and lifting larger program concerns that threaten the success of the partnership/program.
• Support regions in the implementation of key programmatic components including but not limited to work-based learning, project and service-based learning, Signal Success, occupational skills training and partnership development with key community, education, and employer stakeholders.
• Provides guidance to grantees about program design improvements and general grantee policies and practices; identifies and coordinates the deployment of resources to meet regional needs.
• Conduct supportive site visits with YouthWorks and additional program partners to document program practices and identify areas that require additional assistance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Broad knowledge of workforce development programming as it relates to program implementation, policy development and labor market trends.
• Ability to motivate others on a team and help them succeed.
• Multitasking skills and the ability to tend to multiple problems at a time.
• Problem-solving skills, especially in situations of high stress
• Ability to generate a variety of reports and presentations displaying regional performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advance degree preferred, but not required.
• Organizational skills to manage large amounts of information.
• Strong written, verbal communication and relationship skills
• Experience in managing grants, including budgets and invoicing.
• Familiarity with MassHire Career Centers and the functioning of a workforce board.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including Health insurance (83% employer / 17% employee), medical, HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) (Employer pays first 75% of participant deductible expenses);Dental insurance (80% employer / 20% employee), vision, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks accrued paid vacation per year, generous paid sick time, paid time off, Short-Term, Long-Term and AD&D Insurance, Life insurance up to 250k, Pre-tax parking and commuter benefits (debit card) and Health Flexible Spending Account (debit card).

EEOC statement

Equal Employment Opportunity: Commonwealth Corporation is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Research suggests that qualified women and Black & Indigenous POC may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CommCorp to apply for this role.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CommCorp:

As a leader in workforce development, Commonwealth Corporation is committedtohavingDiversity, Equity, and Inclusionembeddedinto theprograms and serviceswe offer,reflected inthe people we impact andourworkplace culture.

COVID 19

Employees hired as of date will be offered employment contingent upon vaccination suitability. Under the minimum entrance requirement section of the job posting, the following may be stated:

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. In addition, applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may request an exemption.

To Apply

If you fit this profile, please apply NO LATER than

Friday June16, 2023