Executive Director of Workforce Development
Economic Development Department – Workforce Development Bureau
Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network (PGWIN)
City of Long Beach
Annual Salary: $170,000 – $205,000 DOE/DOQ
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The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee its Workforce Development Bureau as the Executive Director of the Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network (PGWIN). PGWIN connects adults, youth, and businesses to opportunities—job seekers to employment, and businesses to skilled workers. Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, this role is pivotal in steering initiatives that bolster local economies and uplift the welfare of residents. The Executive Director will oversee three direct reports, 43 total staff, and a budget of $11 million. They will ensure synergistic operations and strategic alignment with the City’s vision of becoming America’s next great international city and a magnet for 21st century talent!
This position is essential to the City's economic and workforce development strategy, focusing on educational initiatives from K-12 to career transitions. The ideal candidate is a communicative and collaborative leader, capable of fostering team cohesion and a positive work culture. They will possess a strong understanding of workforce innovation, with a focus on retention and the effective utilization of federal funding to implement the City's 52 growth strategies, particularly in public services and space-related programs. Help thousands of youth and adult job seekers build their skills, find good jobs, and contribute to their community – apply today!
THE JOB / THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Executive Director will lead the Workforce Development Bureau and ensure the PGWIN program’s operational success, providing oversight for three direct reports, 43 total staff, and a budget of $11 million. This visionary and influential leader will focus on major personnel initiatives including retention, recruitment, and building a strong talent pipeline for the future. They will also navigate complex grant management requirements, ensuring compliance with federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards while achieving programmatic outcomes. This position is essential to the City's economic and workforce development strategy, focusing on educational programs from K-12 to career transitions. The Executive Director will drive forward the mission to create meaningful opportunities for the people of Long Beach. They will possess a strong understanding of workforce innovation, and act as a member of the executive team to strategize effective ways to allocate resources for programs with high impact!
They will act as a public face of the organization, engaging in extensive community outreach. They will partner with educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit entities to develop workforce pipelines that address and leverage emerging industry trends. The ideal candidate is a personable and outgoing leader who will use their strengths in public speaking, outreach, and engagement to serve the city as the voice of PGWIN. With a diverse Workforce Investment Board, the ability to value various perspectives and engage a wide array of stakeholders is essential.