About Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a recognized national leader in youth development, with a commitment to shaping a bright future for America's youth. BGCA is building a new division focused on workforce readiness, supporting nearly 5,000 locations across the nation. With a holistic approach that promotes positive youth development, social and emotional learning, and real-world leadership and work experiences, BGCA is empowering youth to become leaders of tomorrow.
The Director, Life & Workforce Readiness Strategy & Implementation will play a pivotal role in leading BGCA’s workforce readiness efforts. Reporting to the Managing Director, National Workforce Readiness, the Director will oversee the execution and scaling of key initiatives that promote Life & Workforce Readiness across BGCA’s network of Clubs. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for youth development to drive strategic initiatives and work collaboratively with stakeholders to build a future-ready workforce.

What You’ll Do

Drive Strategy Through Training, Technical Assistance, and Partnerships

• Design and implement sector partnerships and training systems to identify and address critical implementation challenges.
• Share best practices and effective models in employer engagement and education/training partnerships.
• Write compelling reports, analysis, and develop technical assistance products based on field insights.
• Serve as a content expert on employer partnerships, scaling workforce collaborations, and fostering diversity-friendly, youth-friendly workplaces.
• Support the roll-out of BGCA’s Workforce Adoption Strategy, support the design of career pathways to growth sectors, and Alumni Opportunity Network strategies to Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Lead the development and launch of BGCA’s support the design of career pathways to growth sectors.

Cross Departmental Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

• Conduct primary and secondary research to inform BGCA’s Life & Workforce Readiness Strategy.
• Identify, analyze, and share best practices and learnings across BGCA to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
• Lead the development of toolkits based on youth and secondary research, labor market data, and field input.
• Translate research findings and data into actionable products and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate across BGCA departments to promote the implementation of workforce readiness strategies and initiatives.
• Create written reports, memos, case studies, and tools to share with internal and external stakeholders.

Relationship Building and Project Management

• Develop and manage projects from concept through to final implementation, including managing timelines, workflows, and resources.
• Use project management tools to oversee complex projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, funders, and stakeholders to support workforce readiness efforts.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions for diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure the effective use of knowledge management and project management tools.
• Oversee and support the scaling of workforce readiness strategies across multiple sites and departments.

Who You Are

• Proven leadership in workforce development, positive youth development, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and full Microsoft Office Suite, with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead and influence senior-level decision-makers.
• Ability to prioritize, manage competing priorities, and track progress across multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in workforce development, positive youth development, education, or a related field.
• You have three plus years of  leadership/management experience, including experience in team and coalition building.
• Demonstrated success in managing large, complex projects and partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the youth development field, workforce readiness, and labor market trends.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid schedule, three remote days and two collaboration days in the Atlanta HQ, located in midtown
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth across the nation.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on positive youth outcomes.