Site Director

America Works of New York

Fresno, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Budget Management, Career Development, Case Management, Communication Skills, Contact Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Exceeded Sales Goal, Finance, Funding, Government, Government Contracts, Government Funding, Government Organizations, Homeless Services, Job Placement Services, Leadership, Local Government, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Operations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Salesforce.com, Service Delivery
LOCATION
Fresno, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: Site Director

Location: Fresno, CA

Compensation: $49/hour during the probationary period through the staffing agency*, transitioning to a $90,000 annual salary upon conversion to full-time employee status, plus benefits.

Purpose: A mission-driven organization is seeking a Site Director to lead multiple workforce development programs serving the Fresno region, with a focus on the Central Valley. This role is ideal for a results-oriented leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on engagement with staff and participants.

The Site Director will drive program performance, manage staff, and lead program growth by developing strong partnerships with funders, community organizations, and government agencies, while securing new funding opportunities and supporting the launch of new programs.

The ideal candidate is goal-driven and thrives in a fast-paced, performance-based environment, leading by example to ensure program goals are consistently met or exceeded. This role requires strong operational leadership, workforce development expertise, and a proven ability to build funder relationships and contribute to funding growth, including identifying and advancing grant opportunities.

If you are motivated by measurable impact and want to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency through employment, this is an opportunity to lead high-impact programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead workforce development programs and government-funded contracts with the goal of providing high-quality employment and job placement services while meeting and/or exceeding contract goals

Oversee daily operations, program implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Hire, manage, and develop staff, ensuring alignment with performance targets and program outcomes

Monitor contractual commitments, addressing areas of non-compliance and developing action plans to meet contract goals such as job placement and retention metrics

Interact daily with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and with unique needs. Yours and the program's role is to ensure that the individuals we serve are confident, able to meet their needs and become self-sufficient through employment

You must be the leader and face of community engagement locally for the company. This includes meeting regularly with stakeholders and community partners, and developing new partnerships with government agencies and community-based organizations

You must seek out new business opportunities by networking with community partners, business leaders, government agencies and elected officials

Oversee and manage program budget in coordination with the Finance Department

Liaise with funding agencies, maintaining regular contact and communication

Report directly to the CEO

Desired Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Supervisory and/or management experience, at least 3-5 years

Understanding of county government and local systems

Previous experience with case management, job development and adult education

Experience in creating and delivering impact service plans for participants a plus

Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgement and strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred

Experience and passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Package

401k with Employer Matching After 1 Year

Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency

*While assigned through the staffing agency, this role includes a limited benefits package prior to conversion to full-time employment.

 

About the Company

A

America Works of New York