Workforce Readiness Director

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Life & Workforce Readiness Director provides strategic leadership for all life skills, workforce development, and teen programming at Greater Holyoke YMCA, serving members ages 12-18. Reporting to Senior Program Director, this role is responsible for designing, delivering, and expanding a continuum of programming that moves young people through three intentional stages — Explore, Develop, and Apply — from early curiosity and foundational skill-building in areas of Academic Success, Health & Well-being, Character & Leadership and Life & Workforce Readiness with an end goal of career exploration, hands-on training, industry certifications, and real-world work experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with teens/youth and planning activities.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience supervising community-based youth programs and experience developing programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. A degree in Education or Social Work is preferred.
• Experience working in urban communities and managing an out of school time program or other community-based youth program
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing different levels of staff
• Ability to build effective working relationships with parents, administrators, staff and students
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and organization skills
• Strong technical skills, with ability to learn new programs quickly as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 3 months
• YMCA Leader Certification within 6 months