Spokane Workforce Council · 9 hours ago
Chief Executive Officer
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $178K/yrThe Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is a mission-driven leader in workforce and economic development, seeking a Chief Executive Officer to serve as the strategic visionary for the organization. The CEO will be responsible for overseeing the workforce system's integrity and success, driving funding diversification, and advocating for workforce policies at various governmental levels.
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Hiring Manager
Sarah Thompson
Responsibilities
Manage and foster the development of the Board of Directors, providing the research and guidance necessary for effective planning and committee success
Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate at local, state, and national levels, to stakeholders and funders to advance workforce policy
Develop the organizational structure and professional talent required to support the mission, overseeing human resources and cultivating a high-performance culture
Convene business leaders, educators, and government officials to align service delivery with real-time economic needs
Oversee the current annual operating budget of $6.7M and procurement systems to ensure all operations and funded providers remain in full compliance with WIOA and other regulations
Proactively establish relationships with diverse funders to expand the revenue base through private-sector partnerships and philanthropic investments
Qualification
Required
A strong track record of building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships, effectively convening business leaders, educators, and government officials toward shared regional goals
Advanced business acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, contract administration, and organizational effectiveness to ensure high-level fiscal accountability
Experience collaborating with Boards of Directors and diverse committees to facilitate effective planning and transparent policy making
Familiarity with the laws and policies governing workforce, education, and economic development, with a proven ability to navigate public-sector and nonprofit landscapes
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire partners and serve as a visible advocate for the workforce system at the local, state, and national levels; a skilled public speaker
Benefits
Medical, dental, and life insurance, and long-term disability per the plans offered through the Washington State Health Care Authority
Retirement: Enrollment in the WA State PERS Employee Retirement System (PERS2 or 3)
PTO: 15 paid days off, accrued at 10 hours per month
Sick Days: 12 paid sick days in year one (8 hours accrued each month starting month 13)
Holidays: 10 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and 1 community service day each calendar year
Monthly cell phone stipend
Company
Spokane Workforce Council
Spokane Workforce Council provides workforce development.
Founded in 2008
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase