Position Title:
Assistant Director for Workforce and Strategy
Reports to:
OPDC Executive Director
Position Goals: Lead strategy planning and organizational systems upgrades for JobLinks, OPDC’s successful workforce development program. Oversee JobLinks operations and manage JobLinks staff. Lead fundraising and program development/expansion efforts for JobLinks as well as other OPDC programs. Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) is a community-based organization in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood with a 30-year history of serving the community. OPDC builds a better Oakland through job placement services, neighborhood preservation and investment programs, resident volunteer efforts, and community engagement. OPDC connects people and organizations with diverse concerns and perspectives—to build an economically stronger, more culturally cohesive, more action-oriented, and more actively employed, engaged, and inclusive Oakland community—based on shared goals arrived at through open dialogue and direct action. Responsibilities: General Operations • Supervise staff and oversee all operations of Job Links program • Develop annual program budget; review financial reports monthly • Ensure efficient operations utilizing all available technology to its maximum effectiveness • Manage the final design and fit out of new office location; manage the logistics of the office move and set up of new location • Ensure effective and regular communication with Executive Director - and other staff as needed - regarding all JobLinks activities Outcomes Tracking and Performance Measurement • Analyze programs and develop efficient, seamless systems for capturing workforce program outcome data • Analyze workforce outcome data to track performance; produce reports, graphs, etc. • Collaborate with OPDC Communications Manager to produce stories from this data • Use data to set targets for future program growth