BlueGreen Alliance · 2 months ago
Director of Workforce Development Policy
Washington DC,DC,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expBlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is a national organization advocating for a clean economy that supports good-paying jobs and addresses climate change. The Director of Workforce Development Policy will lead initiatives to create inclusive workforce pathways in clean energy, collaborating with labor partners and influencing policy at both federal and state levels.
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Responsibilities
Strategize with BGA’s coalition members and federal policymakers to develop, advance or reauthorize existing federal workforce development policies and to defend against Executive Branch efforts to defund and weaken existing workforce development programs, including Registered Apprenticeship programs
Work with BGA’s national partners and regional and state affiliates that have workforce education resources to lift up best practices and identify and collaborate as needed on workforce polices and strategies that increase their impact
Work in the nine states where BGA has state tables and staff to support state-level and regional public investment in workforce training and related supports tied to clean energy, manufacturing and climate-aligned jobs and careers
Develop state-level policy that ties high-road workforce standards to state investments in public infrastructure and clean technologies, and create new capacity and rules in states that reinforce or improve upon federal labor standards on remaining clean energy tax credits
Advance BGA priorities by attending Congressional hearings and meetings with members of Congress and federal agencies, and conducting in-person education and outreach to key officials and regulators in Washington, D.C
Support regional workforce intermediary strategies that convene partnerships, match-make between stakeholders, and drive high-road workforce outcomes. This will include aiding efforts to develop relationships between companies, developers and contractors and union registered apprenticeship programs to meet federal tax credit apprenticeship standards as well as place-based efforts by labor and aligned groups to convene sectoral partnerships, create or expand pre-apprenticeship to registered apprenticeship workforce pipelines, and pursue related strategies that connect workers to high-quality union jobs
Work with the Vice President of Development and development staff to secure additional funding for the Workforce Development program
Supervise federal policy staff as needed; and
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development policy, including a record of advancing policy advocacy campaigns and influencing legislative or regulatory outcomes
Demonstrated success leading or strategizing within broad, cross-sector coalitions of labor unions, community organizations, environmental advocates, and industry partners
Strong relationship and consensus-building skills with lawmakers, labor partners, workforce boards, philanthropy, and government agencies
Familiarity with major clean energy and infrastructure investments (e.g., IRA, IIJA), and federal and state programs that support workforce development and career/technical education
Proven leadership and organizational abilities, including experience managing complex, multi-region projects and supervising staff, consultants, and regional partners
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly to diverse audiences
Experience with policies and strategies that support inclusive, equity-centered workforce programs that expand access for marginalized workers
Ability to travel nationally up to 25% of the time, including occasional evenings and weekends for partner convenings and campaign events
Demonstrated ability to prioritize equity, inclusion, and belonging in your role
A deep commitment to the mission of the BlueGreen Alliance
Benefits
100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and family
100% employer paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Insurance for employee
4% 401K company contribution with no match required with a ROTH option
15 days of vacation time and 10 days of wellness time per year to start
18 paid holidays per year (per union contract)
$125 monthly internet and cell phone allowance
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Access to Healthcare Savings and Dependent Care FSA's
Company
BlueGreen Alliance
The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) unifies labor unions and environmental organizations into a powerful force to fight climate change, protect the health of people and the environment, stand against economic and racial inequality, and create and maintain good-paying, union jobs in communities across the country.
51-200 employees
Funding
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