About this opportunity
The Judge Group lists this Executive Director, Workforce Development (NY Metro) opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Opportunity...
Our client, a prominent national leader in the education and workforce development sector, is seeking a high-caliber Executive Director, Workforce Development to lead their New York Metro operations. As the head of the organization’s flagship region, this senior leader will be responsible for advancing a mission of economic mobility through proven strategic leadership, sophisticated fundraising, and high-level external engagement.
As the primary external representative for the NY Metro, you will cultivate and steward relationships with a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders, including philanthropic foundations, corporate C-Suite leaders, and government partners. A central focus of this role is to secure and diversify a multi-million-dollar revenue stream, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of programs that drive innovation and high-wage job attainment for graduates.
Strategic Oversight...
Based in the NY Metro area, the Executive Director provides the internal strategic vision for all regional campuses. You will lead a high-performing management team to ensure cohesive alignment and operational excellence, with the ultimate goal of delivering industry-leading training and driving unparalleled career success for program alumni.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Strategic Growth: Lead regional business development and philanthropic efforts, managing a sophisticated portfolio of major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and public funding. You will design and execute a multi-year growth strategy to scale the organization’s impact across the New York landscape.
External Engagement & Thought Leadership: Serve as the primary spokesperson and brand ambassador, enhancing the organization's visibility. You will build and mobilize a Regional Board of Directors comprising New York’s top business, civic, and philanthropic leaders.
Regional Strategy: Implement a comprehensive NY Metro strategy that ensures regional operations align with national mission goals while remaining responsive to local workforce policies and economic trends.
Internal Leadership: Foster a mission-aligned, high-performance culture. You will define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for campus success, utilizing data-driven insights to drive continuous strategic improvement.
Qualifications
10+ years of senior executive experience in fundraising, external affairs, or strategic operations, ideally within the nonprofit, education, or workforce sectors.
Proven Fundraising Success: A demonstrated track record of managing and growing annual portfolios to exceed $10 million , with expertise in building complex, cross-sector partnerships.
Operational Scale: Experience leading multi-site operations or large-scale regional initiatives with a focus on strategic planning and execution.
NY Ecosystem Expertise: Deep knowledge of the New York Metro workforce, economic development, and philanthropic landscape is highly preferred.
Mission Gravity: A compelling communicator and ambassador with a genuine passion for advancing economic mobility and racial equity.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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