Boston Green-Economy Workforce Program Lead

Listed as one of the 100 most influential companies in 2023 by Time Magazine, Bloc Power is a Black-owned climate technology company creating smarter, greener, healthier buildings for all by reducing the barriers to money-saving, quality-of-life-improving green building upgrade.

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting systems impacted people who are in the process of re-entering the workforce, experience in workforce development training programs and a deep commitment to social justice.

In this role, you will work with the Bloc Power team to successfully launch and manage a workforce development program in the Boston metro area, focused on training and preparing people for careers in the green economy and building electrification industry. With support from the Bloc Power team, you’ll be responsible for program design, collaborating closely with a network of organizations to support the program participants, developing measurement and verification plans, preparing impact assessment reports and other program management related tasks.

A successful program will have a visible impact on the local economy and the employment opportunities for the program participants.

This position is for a goal oriented, self motivated and outgoing "people" and “operations” person who is willing to roll up their sleeves to build something new alongside a motivated and passionate team. The ideal person will create and maintain positive working relationships with program participants, and be a self-starter committed to the mission, values, beliefs of Bloc Power.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a workforce development program launch and execution plan with key project milestones, with regular reporting including operational expenses, participant tracking and impact measurement
• Create and coordinate communication and deliverables between program partners and internal stakeholders to ensure project partners are accountable and delivering on their commitments to deliver an excellent program for program participants, including coordination of case management
• Maintain accountability for reaching program participant recruitment targets and employment placement targets, as well as other metrics as defined by the measurement and verification plan
• Build and maintain relationships with program partners including local community organizations, employers and other potential clients and collaborators
• Coordinate appropriate support services for workforce participants to ensure their success in the program by working with partners to identify needs and appropriate resources
• Facilitate access to social services available to participants in our workforce development program
• Assess individual needs and refer participants to the appropriate resources for assistance; preparing reports and correspondence; responding to inquiries, requests; and maintaining and updating files and records.
• Help grow the program and regional impact year over year, including by public speaking to promote the program and supporting grant funding applications, as well as other activities as needed
• Meet 1-1 with program participants to support their participation and be on-site during classroom training components as necessary to ensure programmatic success
• Other tasks as required for a successful program deployment

• Experience participating in, designing and/or implementing workforce development programs
• Lived and/or professional experience working with individuals in the process of workforce re-entry
• Deep commitment to environmental and social justice, experience with related organizations a plus
• Massachusetts residency required;
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