Program Manager II - YouthBuild

ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in 1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Program Manager II will oversee the execution, logistics, reporting, and fiscal management of ANEW’s Youth Build program. This position will work closely with partner organizations to ensure that program requirements, services, and deliverables are met or exceeded. The ANEW Youth Build program will offer pre-apprenticeship training to youth 16-24 years of age in Pierce County, in conjunction with contextual reading, writing, math, digital literacy and workplace development instruction that leads to a High School Diploma or GED.

Following the period of instruction students will receive job placement services from the ANEW team. This is a grant funded program and position and is subject to the availability of funds.

• Carry out the administrative and fiscal functions of the Youth Build program including the planning of programming, tracking of spending, budgeting, and reporting.
• Supervise a team of other FTE to include a Coordinator/Case Manager.
• Build and Coordinate shared programmatic calendars and curriculum in conjunction with partner organizations to achieve shared learning outcomes and program deliverables.
• Build and ensure program policies and procedures are being adhered to.
• Ensure organizational policies and procedures are being adhered to.
• Coordinate and maintain partnerships with partner organizations to plan and deliver student projects and activities that serve the greater community.
• Understand and manage MOU agreements, partnerships, and collaborative strategic relationships.
• Coordinate students planned “build” service days. Students will participate in active construction building projects with partner organizations that provide affordable housing.
• Ensure the coordination and delivery of recognized industry certifications by contracted trainers (i.e. OSHA 10, Flagger, Forklift) for each training cohort.
• Coordinate with the outreach & recruitment staff regarding the development and implementation of a Pierce County Youth Build Recruitment Strategy.
• Maintain standards of data tracking, student progress tracking, and contact information in Salesforce CRM.
• Manage and ensure student support services & stipends are delivered appropriately by the Coordinator/Case Manager. Collaborate with internal ANEW teams to ensure effective program planning, support service administration, placement & retention, as well as staffing and performance management.
• Lead and coordinate individualized service planning and barrier resolution in concert with Workforce Central staff.

• Provide student follow-up for 12 months after completion/exit, including working with Work Force Central to conduct scheduled contacts to verify education and employment status in the second and fourth quarters after exit.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with construction companies, unions, apprenticeship programs, contractors, and industry employers.
• Identify & develop paid employment, internship, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training opportunities for participants.
• Coordinate employer recruitment events, job fairs, hiring events, and industry networking opportunities.
• Deliver ANEW’s employment & placement workshops to students.
• Serve as the primary liaison between employers, program participants, and program staff.
• Monitor labor market trends and identify workforce needs within the construction industry.
• Monitor participant progress toward employment and retention milestones.
• Analyze program outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct participant and employer satisfaction surveys.
• Utilize data to improve service delivery and achieve performance targets.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all participant contacts and…