Jubilee Housing

Director of Workforce Development Training

Washington, DC · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 hours ago

LeadershipCommunication

About the role

Employer relationships are central to this role, not a secondary duty.
This position has been designated by the hiring department to require a background check and drug screening as a pre-employment condition.

Responsibilities

Delivering internal pre-employment training to residents; Building and maintaining the external employer and partner relationships that make those pathways real; Cultivating and maintaining Jubilee's own practicum sites at Jubilee Farms and Jubilee Kitchen; and Coordinating with the case management team to track and support residents' progress throughout their workforce development journey.
To execute on the items above, the Director is expected to stay current on workforce needs and hiring demand in the sectors most relevant to Jubilee's residents, and to make sure the pathways offered, whether that's a practicum placement at Jubilee Farms or Jubilee Kitchen, an outside apprenticeship, or a partner credential program, are aligned to local employer needs.
This role also offers the opportunity to help build the program it will eventually run.
It starts in program design and strategy, working alongside leaders across the organization through design and launch, and transitions into delivery once KEB opens.
After launch, the Director will work closely with senior leadership and the case management team to ensure workforce programming stays well-integrated into the broader program arc, and that residents receive consistent support as they move through training, into a skill-building pathway, and toward employment.
This is a role for a practitioner looking to grow into management and program design.
The person in this seat will be in the room with residents, delivering training, troubleshooting in real time, and building the kind of trust that makes workforce development work for people coming home from incarceration.
They will also be Jubilee's face to the employer and training partner community, building and maintaining the relationships that create real opportunities for residents.
Specific Duties Pre-Employment Training Design and deliver a foundational pre-employment curriculum for KEB residents, covering core employability skills including digital literacy, financial literacy, workplace communication, anger management, conflict resolution, professional expectations, and applied problem-solving.
Facilitate training sessions in a trauma-informed, strengths-based manner that meets residents where they are and builds genuine confidence alongside practical skills.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, though demonstrable evidence of equivalent experience will be considered.

Skills

Jubilee also offers robust programming for residents and community members as they pursue life goals.
Jubilee is seeking individuals who want to work with us to ensure Justice Housing becomes a reality for all who need it.

Benefits

Adapt training content and delivery to meet the diverse needs, learning styles, and prior experiences of participants.
Maintain a current inventory of training programs, certifications, apprenticeships, and continuing education options relevant to residents' employment goals.
Support residents in connecting to post-pathway employment and continuing education opportunities.
3+ years of experience in workforce development, adult education, job training, or a related field.

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