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:

Assistant Director

Summary

A full-time, professional staff position on senior management team responsible for strategic and service delivery planning and operations for 9-county region. Job duties include the following:

• Manage program performance of all contracted funds for mandated and special programs or initiatives
• Prepare grant proposals, concept papers, and work plans in order to secure additional resources and partnerships compatible with CPWDC’s strategic agenda
• Assist Executive Director in planning and operational decision making
• Assist Executive Director in executing strategic communication plan
• Perform public speaking engagements to promote CPWDC to various audiences
• Develop and provide guidance and consistency in policy and procedure decisions
• Provide staff support to one or more Board committees
• Serve as back-up in the absence of Executive Director
• Supervise, manage, and direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of personnel
• Represent CPWDC on various committees, work groups and/or meeting forums
• Assist the Executive Director in the day-to-day management of office operations

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 achieve goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum of  a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field
• At least 5 years’ related experience and/or training
• Previous experience managing staff
• Innovative, very well organized, detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• High proficiency in computer operations including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet navigation and ability to learn other relevant application/software

Preferred

• Previous experience with governmental or non-profit organizations
• Previous experience in workforce or economic development

Working Conditions:

Office located in Lewisburg, PA. Primarily office environment but will require some day travel and overnight stays.  Full-time salaried 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.  Review of applicants to begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Equal Opportunity 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.