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City of Baltimore · 20 hours ago

Sector Partnership Manager (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Charles L. Benton, Jr. Building

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Sector Partnership Manager for the Mayor's Office of Employment Development to lead workforce development initiatives. The role involves designing programs that align with industry needs, forging partnerships with employers, and contributing to a more equitable labor market.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute workforce development programs aligned with sector-based strategies and organizational goals

Collaborate with employers, training providers, and community organizations to identify skill gaps and develop targeted solutions

Coordinate with internal departments to ensure alignment between sector strategies and broader agency initiatives

Manage a team of at least two employees, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight

Conduct labor market analysis to identify trends, workforce challenges, and opportunities within specific sectors

Lead the creation of career pathways and skills-building programs tailored to the needs of both job seekers and employers

Build and manage relationships with employer partners, supporting their onboarding into registered Maryland Apprenticeship Programs

Lead and facilitate industry workgroups and collaborative meetings, keeping stakeholders aligned, engaged, and focused on shared outcomes

Contribute to strategic planning efforts by providing insight on sector trends, community needs, and policy impacts

Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure impactful and sustainable outcomes

Measure program performance using key metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders

Cultivate, facilitate, and maintain strategic partnerships to support agency workforce development initiatives and sector strategies

Serve as a liaison to cross-sector partners in areas including apprenticeship, infrastructure, education, healthcare, hospitality, and other priority industries

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Workforce DevelopmentProgram ManagementWIOA KnowledgeLabor Market AnalysisSales ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProject CoordinationLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or another related field

3–5 years of experience in workforce development and program management

Ample knowledge of local, state, and federal workforce legislation, such as the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Demonstrated experience implementing programs and services in compliance with WIOA guidelines and performance metrics

Experience with WIOA-related reporting, data tracking, and performance evaluation requirements

Ability to navigate WIOA funding streams and align sector strategies with WIOA priority populations and mandates

Two years of sales experience, with one year of which must be in employment or job training related fields that required a high degree of marketing the program or service

Proven experience in workforce development, sector strategy implementation, or program management

Strong understanding of labor market dynamics, workforce trends, and skills training models

Familiarity with federal, state, or local workforce development policies and funding streams

Ample knowledge of various industry sectors, including their unique workforce needs, dynamics, and characteristics

Demonstrated ability to anticipate and forecast emerging workforce trends and in-demand job roles

Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit

Up-to-date knowledge of the agency's mission and all services available throughout the agency

Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with employers, employees, training vendors, co-workers, and workforce development partners

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and manage teams and initiatives

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Highly resourceful, self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently

High proficiency in Microsoft Office and other collaboration platforms

Strong communications skills, ability to demonstrate effective communication orally and in writing (with an emphasis on business writing), and to analyze written reports and materials

Strong presentation skills, ability to speak persuasively

Knowledge of workplace assessment instruments and their application

Ability to research businesses, business-related data, and labor market information on the Internet and other media

Ability to prioritize assigned tasks and handle multiple tasks

Ability to perform as a member of a team to assure project completion

Ability to recognize business-related problems and facilitate resolution

Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate with diverse stakeholders

Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and strategically engage with leadership and partners