Director And Workforce Readiness

Director Of Life And Workforce Readiness

The Director of Life and Workforce Readiness leads BGCMC's effort to ensure every young person leaves our Clubs ready for what comes next. This position builds and sustains a tiered, developmental continuum of programming that grows with young people from early career exploration through graduation support and workforce entry, whether that path leads to higher education, a technical credential, military service, or direct employment.

This role is both strategic and relational. The Director designs systems, manages partnerships, and builds staff capacity at an organizational level while maintaining an active direct service presence. As with all director-level roles at BGCMC, staying close to the work is part of the job. The Director delivers programming across the L&WR continuum, models quality practice for site staff, and carries a direct caseload of graduation-track youth.

This position reports to the COO and operates as a peer to Club Directors. Influence at the site level is exercised through training, coaching, and partnership with Club Directors, Program Directors, and Teen Managers rather than through direct supervisory authority over site staff.

Primary Responsibilities And

Activities:

• Elementary:
  Deliver and support age-appropriate career exploration programming that builds curiosity and awareness of the world of work through hands-on, community-connected experiences.
• Middle School:
  Facilitate and support skill-building and career discovery programming that helps youth identify their strengths, explore career possibilities, and engage in experiences including job shadows and industry visits.
• High School:
  Carry an active caseload of graduation-track youth, providing individualized postsecondary planning, accountability support, and connection to work-based learning and credential opportunities
• Embed life skills: financial literacy, communication, professionalism, and responsible decision-making across all tiers in ways that feel relevant to young people's real lives.

• Build and manage a pipeline of paid work opportunities, internships, pre-apprenticeships, and employer-connected experiences for high school youth.
• Develop and expand youth access to workforce credentials that signal readiness to employers and qualify youth for postsecondary opportunities.
• Support youth in postsecondary planning including college and financial aid processes, vocational program enrollment, and career pathway development.
• Maintain communication with employer partners to monitor youth progress, address barriers, and identify new opportunities.

• Build and sustain a network of employer, education, and community partners that support youth across the continuum.
• Represent BGCMC in the local workforce development ecosystem and serve as the organization's primary liaison to workforce and postsecondary partners.
• Lead partner onboarding, agreements, and quality oversight for program partnerships.

• Train and coach program staff across all BGCMC sites on L&WR programming expectations, developmental progressions, and quality delivery.
• Partner with Club Directors and Program Directors to integrate L&WR programming into site schedules, staffing plans, and program goals.
• Serve as a thought partner and resource to Teen Managers on youth engagement, program quality, and individual member needs.
• Support the planning and execution of signature organizational programs and events, including youth leadership and recognition initiatives, as assigned.
• Directly supervise Graduation and Workforce/Career Specialists or equivalent direct reports.

• Track and report on youth outcomes aligned to BGCA's Life and Workforce Readiness framework and BGCMC's data expectations.
• Lead outcome development and reporting for L&WR milestones in BGC Manatee's Children's Services Millage funding contract.
• Support grant development, administration, and funder reporting for L&WR-related funding.
• Use data and member feedback to drive continuous improvement across the program continuum.
• Monitor program budgets and ensure responsible use of resources aligned to grant requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with COO, Club…