CPWDC Staff

Our organization is made up of self-motivated, innovative and talented professionals who are dedicated to using our diverse backgrounds to strategically address the current and future workforce demands of Central Pennsylvania.  We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) is a well established non-profit with an operational budget of $13.5 million annually. The office is centrally located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and serves a nine-county region. We are seeking an Executive Director that will be responsible for all activity related to the leadership, management and operations of the CPWDC including oversight of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 as directed by the Workforce Investment Board (WIB).

CPWDC has a long history of developing and implementing strategic initiatives that are innovative and produce a high level of impact on the regional, statewide and national workforce system and that support the growth and sustainability of the region’s key industries and workforce. The CPWDC Board of Directors is seeking a candidate with a demonstrated record of creating and implementing workforce and/or economic development initiatives that positively impact customers and stakeholders. In addition the candidate must have a strong demonstrated work history in public policy and management. The ideal candidate will have the ability to understand both the operational and strategic priorities of the CPWDC and help the company continue to manage and grow existing projects and partnerships to expand the portfolio of new initiatives that will support the regional economy and workforce.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Develop, direct, plan, and implement strategic policies, procedures and activities of corporation
• Represent corporation and ultimately assume a leadership role at local, regional, state and national workforce and economic development forums and functions
• Coordinate and link organizational activity with private sector, economic development agencies, educational institutions and other related organizations
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with wide range of stakeholders and organizations
• Direct corporation’s financial and budget activities
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with sub-contractors and conduct metric-based oversight of programs and operations
• Direct human resources activities of the corporation, including management of 10 staff in Fiscal, Operations, and Workforce Research and Development
• Provide oversight of all workforce development related policy, analysis and recommendations to the WIB and the Local Elected Officials Board
• Provide leadership in development of a comprehensive workforce system
• Leverage wide range of funding sources
• Provide staff support to all standing committees of the Board
• Confer with Board members and Board officers
• Prepare and present reports concerning activities, budgets and other items affecting corporation
• Lead a comprehensive and effective workforce system that is dedicated to the mission, vision and strategic goals of the WIB

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent in related field; or eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience with governmental or non-profit organizations a plus
• Previous experience managing staff required
• Previous experience in workforce or economic development a plus
• Innovative, very well organized, detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism

Some travel will be required. Excellent benefits. Visit our webpage at www.cpwdc.org for additional information on CPWDC. To apply, please visit your local CareerLink^® office or send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Erica Mulberger, Finance Manager, CPWDC, 130 Kelly Square, Suite 1, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or email to emulberger@cpwdc.org. Applications accepted through February 16, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer.

PART-TIME FISCAL ASSISTANT

Opening for a part-time (24 hours per week) Fiscal Assistant with duties that include bookkeeping (e.g. coding, entering and verifying invoices, maintaining accounting records, using accounting software) and some clerical (e.g. answering telephones, word processing, office machine operation, filing) for a large non-profit corporation. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft^® Word and Excel and have experience with accounting software data entry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Candidate must be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, accurate and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED (two-year degree preferred) and a minimum of two years’ of bookkeeping or administrative assistant experience. We will train the right candidate that has a combination of education, experience and demonstrated skills. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience in MIP accounting software. Office located in Lewisburg, PA. Competitive salary, non-benefit eligible position. To apply, submit cover letter, salary requirements and resume to Erica Mulberger at emulberger@cpwdc.org. EO/Affirmative Action Employer.

GRANT PROJECT COORDINATOR

Summary

A full-time, professional staff position responsible for coordinating a $3 million, 4-year US Department of Labor grant for the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC), a well-established non-profit that serves as the local Workforce Investment Board for a nine-county region. This position will be responsible for coordination of meetings and events, data management, written presentation of materials and reporting of outcomes, and contacting and establishing relationships with local companies. The multi-year grant focuses on Growing STEM Talent in Central Pennsylvania through technical and managerial skill development in Health Care, Natural Gas and Manufacturing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the communication process throughout the project period.

• Determine and coordinate the internal and external resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff.

• Identify and support the resolution of issues within the project team.

• Coordinate the project according to the critical nature of the tasks and their dependence on each other.

• Plan, schedule and track project milestones.

• Assist in the development of project materials, including writing, editing, etc.

• Write reports and track outcomes for funding organizations.

• Evaluate projects after completion.

• Contribute to other special projects, including grant writing, as needed.

Preferred Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability – able to manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Analytical / Problem Solving – able to research, collect and synthesize complex and diverse information; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures; use reason to identify alternative solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Customer Service / Interpersonal Skills – able to remain open to others’ ideas and try new things; interact with a diverse group of individuals; manage difficult situations and resolve conflict; respond promptly to the needs of others; solicit feedback to improve service; meet commitments.

• Design / Innovation – able to display original thinking and generate creative solutions; develop innovative approaches and ideas; translate concepts and information into images; demonstrate attention to detail; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

• Initiative / Motivation – able and willing to seek increased responsibilities; ask for and offer help when needed; able to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence to overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Oral / Written Communication – able to speak clearly and persuasively in various settings; respond well to questions; participate in and lead meetings; write clearly and informatively; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical and written data effectively.

• Planning / Organizing – able to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time.

• Quality – able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.

• Teamwork – able to balance team and individual responsibilities; give and accept feedback; put success of team above own interests; resolve conflict and build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in education, public administration, English, writing, business or other related field. Experience in workforce development and/or administration of publicly funded programs preferred. Grant administration and project management experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication required. The candidate must be highly organized with the ability to use independent judgment and produce quality work within time constraints. Proficient in Microsoft^® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet navigation and ability to learn other relevant application/software

Working Conditions:
Office located in Lewisburg, PA. Primarily office environment but will require some day travel and overnight stays. Full-time, 40 hours per week position. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

To Apply:
To apply, visit your local PA CareerLink^® office or send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Rachel Smith at rsmith@cpwdc.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EO/Affirmative Action Employer.

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

Internship opportunities are posted at www.internsplus.com or contact CPWDC.

CPWDC offers student learning opportunities that provide meaningful work which complements and advances the student’s academic pursuits and future career. Our interns partcipate in and contribute to labor market research projects by collecting baseline data and designing templates for research analysis and final publication.

Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability or veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.