Raftelis · 9 hours ago
Worksystems - Executive Director
Portland, OR, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expRaftelis is seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused Executive Director for Worksystems, committed to improving workforce quality in the City of Portland and surrounding counties. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, oversee organizational performance, and foster partnerships to advance economic mobility and workforce development goals.
ConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Establish and communicate a clear vision and strategic direction that aligns mission, programs, funding, partnerships, and internal capacity. Translate strategy into actionable, prioritized work that guides day-to-day decision-making
Strengthen the organization’s financial position by improving transparency, broadening the scope of financial reporting, navigating a rapidly changing funding landscape, diversifying revenue, leveraging existing dollars, and aggressively advocating for funding at the local, state, and federal levels
Continue to position Worksystems as the convener for the regional workforce system, synthesizing labor market information, interpreting the regional economic context, and partnering resources to achieve regulatory and system obligations
Mobilize stakeholders through strategic influence to drive system cohesion and community impact with a dedicated focus on advancing economic mobility and equitable access for our marginalized populations
Further align programs and services to ensure mission alignment, financial sustainability, and responsiveness to community and industry needs, while implementing clear KPIs and performance measures to demonstrate impact and guide investment decisions
Improve organizational effectiveness by streamlining internal processes, strengthening prioritization and project management, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and building a more integrated, efficient organization that balances strategic work with daily operations
Strengthen governance and leadership effectiveness by clarifying roles and decision-making authority, enhancing board engagement and representation, optimizing leadership team performance, and fostering accountability and follow-through across the organization
Elevate the organization’s visibility, influence, and credibility by strengthening strategic communications, clearly articulating impact and value, aligning messaging, and ensuring partners and stakeholders understand and support the organization’s role and results
Foster a high-performing, resilient organization by strengthening internal communication, addressing personnel and workload challenges, clarifying priorities, investing in staff development, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration
Provide strategic oversight of technology and data systems by modernizing infrastructure, improving data management and automation, guiding AI and technology adoption, and determining the future direction of proprietary systems to support sustainability and impact
Qualification
Required
At least ten years of executive leadership experience is required, including experience leading in a complex, multi-stakeholder organization and managing professional, senior-level staff
A diverse background with direct knowledge of the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA) is essential
Strong workforce development experience, including public workforce systems
An understanding of how to successfully operate in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment while supporting forward-thinking innovation is highly desired
Strong financial acumen, with experience managing public funding, along with the ability to navigate multiple funding streams
Prior experience working with a board of directors and with elected officials, policymakers, and government agencies is required
The ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as needed is required
The Executive Director is required to live in either Oregon or Washington
Benefits
A comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect employees’ health, family, and way of life
Supporting the whole person
Achieving balance in outside-of-work pursuits
Giving back to the community
Day-to-day flexibility of working from home or from our office in downtown Portland
Company
Raftelis
Raftelis helps local governments and utilities thrive by providing management consulting expertise to create the change our clients seek.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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