Senior Director of Workforce Development

Build Careers. Strengthen Communities. Change Lives.

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (RTGFL) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Director of Workforce Development to lead the development of innovative workforce initiatives that create career pathways, strengthen communities, and expand our organizational impact.

This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of workforce development while building strategic partnerships that connect individuals with meaningful careers in the skilled trades, construction, nonprofit leadership, and community development. As our workforce initiatives grow, this position will also play a key role in expanding volunteer engagement and community partnerships throughout our service area.

If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for workforce innovation, community engagement, and creating opportunities for others to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

About Rebuilding Together Greater Florida

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida is a nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives. We provide critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, disaster recovery services, and community revitalization programs that allow homeowners to live in safe, healthy, and independent homes.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Workforce Development serves as a member of RTGFL's executive leadership team and provides strategic leadership for the organization's workforce development initiatives. This position is responsible for developing partnerships, creating career pathways, and implementing innovative workforce programs that support both organizational growth and community impact.

The Senior Director will collaborate with educational institutions, employers, workforce development organizations, government agencies, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders to create internships, apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, service-learning experiences, and employment pathways.

In addition to workforce development, the position will lead RTGFL's volunteer engagement strategy by expanding opportunities for individual, corporate, skilled trade, educational, civic, and faith-based volunteers to support the organization's mission.

Essential Responsibilities

Workforce Development

• Develop and implement RTGFL's workforce development strategy.
• Create internship, apprenticeship, mentoring, and career pathway programs.
• Build partnerships with colleges, universities, technical schools, workforce boards, employers, and community organizations.
• Design workforce readiness initiatives that prepare participants for successful careers.
• Identify emerging workforce needs and develop innovative solutions.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

Volunteer Engagement

• Develop and grow a comprehensive volunteer engagement program.
• Recruit, engage, train, and retain volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• Expand opportunities for skilled trade professionals and corporate volunteer teams.
• Coordinate volunteer participation for home repair projects, disaster response efforts, special events, and community initiatives.
• Develop volunteer recognition and appreciation programs.

Community Partnerships

• Build and strengthen relationships with community organizations, corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, foundations, and workforce partners.
• Represent RTGFL at networking events, conferences, workforce forums, and community meetings.
• Identify opportunities that expand community investment and organizational impact.

Leadership

• Collaborate with executive leadership to advance organizational priorities.
• Supervise assigned staff and provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
• Develop program goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Support grant development, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Education, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce development, nonprofit leadership, community engagement, partnership development, education, economic development, or a related field.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and managing collaborative initiatives.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Grant-funded program experience is preferred.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic and relationship-focused leader who possesses:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Experience developing workforce or community-based programs.
• Strong partnership-building and networking abilities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• The ability to think strategically while successfully executing day-to-day initiatives.
• A passion for community service and improving lives through innovative programming.

Why Join RTGFL?

At RTGFL, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities throughout Florida. You'll join a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and service while helping build the next generation of skilled professionals and engaged community volunteers.

If you're ready to help create workforce opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers.