San Jose

Job Description

Site Manager, San Jose

About JobTrain

JobTrain is a nonprofit organization that helps transform lives! We train people for jobs in high-demand careers so they can achieve economic stability and get on a path to economic mobility to thrive in the Bay Area.

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, JobTrain serves clients in our Bay Area career or training centers, and we continue to grow rapidly, looking to add more centers and services to meet the needs of the community. We value an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.

We are growing, and we need your help!

About the Department and Role

JobTrain’s goal is to ensure a successful Career Center model that is customized to meet the employment needs of the San Jose community. This will require collaborating with key stakeholders, such as representatives from local business, City and County officials, and community-based organizations to ensure proper support of the San Jose community. The goal is to reduce unemployment and increase the economic mobility of those in need of support to employment.

This is an onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day Career Center operations and activities, support relationships with key partners and stakeholders, attend weekly team meetings, oversee reporting, and work directly with the Senior Director of Career Center Services to achieve goals.
• Support JobTrain’s presence in the San Jose community by engaging clients in employment services, connecting them with local employers, and managing a team of three staff involved in support and employment services.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director on strategic initiatives, program needs, and managing contracts and grants.

Strategy / Planning / Leadership

• Participate in developing and evaluating workforce development strategies for underserved communities.
• Assist with organizational planning, outreach, and the economic mobility theory of change.
• Develop improvements related to grant requirements and partner strategies.
• Represent JobTrain in the community through outreach, partnerships, workshops, and speaking engagements.
• Create and present reports to funders, including San Mateo County Supervisors.

Manage the Career Center and Staff

• Oversee daily operations and staff development.
• Build community relationships and communicate with partners and management.
• Develop and deliver community engagement events.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting clients.
• Improve processes for service delivery and ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

We seek candidates aligned with our values of teamwork, community, and leadership, committed to equity and inclusion. The specific qualifications include:

• Required: 2+ years as a nonprofit Center Manager, or 3+ years managing front-line staff in diverse communities; 2+ years in workforce development; experience engaging with partners and employers; willingness to travel within Santa Clara County; flexibility for evening and weekend work.

• Desired: Knowledge of county organizations and funding agencies; Spanish proficiency; 3+ years managing grants; outgoing personality; strong interpersonal skills; experience with Salesforce.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of workforce policies, ability to motivate teams, excellent communication skills, mediation and negotiation skills, relationship building, goal-oriented, project coordination, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and databases.

COVID-19 Certification

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with employment contingent upon proof of vaccination, subject to legal accommodations.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary ($77,976.15-$80,315.43), health plans, dental, vision, HSA, 401K with 5% match, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, insurance, and more.

To Apply

Apply via our website: . Attach a cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience matches our needs.

We conduct thorough interviews, including phone and on-site/Zoom interviews. JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for disabilities. We do not offer relocation benefits. Candidates must have legal work eligibility in the U.S. and undergo background checks.