Director of Education And Outreach

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where you can make an immediate impact—and are passionate about developing future talent in high‑tech manufacturing—this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation workforce. The Director of Education & Outreach is a strategic leadership role responsible for building and sustaining strong partnerships with K–12 schools, technical colleges, and universities. This position plays a critical role in developing a robust talent pipeline through internships, youth apprenticeships, and early‑career hiring initiatives, while also leading internal training and development programs that support organizational performance.

This is a full‑time, salaried exempt, benefits eligible position, following a core schedule of Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility as needed; additional hours may be required based on business needs, including some evenings with occasional travel.

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with K–12 schools, technical colleges, and universities
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and educational institutions
• Design and execute outreach strategies to attract students to careers in high‑tech manufacturing
• Conduct school visits, presentations, career panels, and participate in Career & Technical Education (CTE) initiatives
• Collaborate with CTE coordinators to identify, recruit, and screen candidates for youth apprenticeship programs
• Coordinate and participate in career fairs, Manufacturing Day, and other community engagement events
• Lead initiatives such as the IMTS student trip and other experiential learning opportunities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal technical training programs aligned with business needs
• Partner with manufacturing leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop curriculum focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Develop and maintain training materials, manuals, and multimedia content
• Establish and guide a mentor network to support employee development
• Facilitate training sessions, assessments, and career development planning
• Identify skill gaps and implement targeted training solutions

• In partnership with HR, oversee onboarding, training, and rotational programs for all employees, including interns and youth apprentices
• Partner with HR and operational leaders to evaluate performance and development
• Create meaningful development experiences and cross‑functional exposure opportunities
• Ensure alignment between educational programs and company workforce needs

• Maintain accurate and audit‑ready training records (ISO/AS compliance)
• Ensure completion of required certifications and training programs
• Partner with HR to track and report training metrics
• Support workforce planning through data‑driven insights

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Serve as an ambassador for the company’s values and mission internally and externally
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Workforce Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of teaching experience. Experience in manufacturing, technical training or workforce development programs is preferred.
• Proven experience building partnerships with K–12 schools, technical colleges, and universities
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing education
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video editing software
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands
• Knowledge of ISO/AS training compliance requirements is preferred
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) is preferred