Executive Director

 
Job Title: Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Directors
Location: Leominster, MA (serving the North Central Massachusetts region)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt.  $105,000-$112,500 depending on experience

• Lead the development and execution of a regional workforce development strategy aligned with WIOA and the Board’s four-year strategic plan.
• Identify and respond to current and emerging labor market trends to support a skilled workforce pipeline across key industries.

• Oversee daily operations, including staff supervision, program management, and operational planning.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funding regulations.
• Ensure performance metrics and deliverables are met across all funded programs and initiatives.

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, providing timely updates, strategic recommendations, and support for effective governance.
• Facilitate regular board and committee meetings and ensure compliance with open meeting laws and policies.

• Cultivate strong partnerships with local employers, career centers, educational institutions, community-based organizations, and government agencies.
• Represent MNCWB in regional, state, and national workforce development forums and networks.

• Lead the development and submission of grant proposals to secure additional funding and resources.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state reporting requirements, monitoring, audits, and evaluations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Workforce Development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in workforce development, economic development, nonprofit, or public sector management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WIOA, labor market systems, and regional workforce strategies.
• Proven success in strategic planning, fiscal management, and staff leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Experience working with boards, elected officials, and cross-sector stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Based in Leominster, with regular in-region travel to meetings and events.
• Occasional statewide and national travel for conferences, training, or representation.