Manager, Career Development

At Working Wardrobes, we help people overcome barriers to gainful employment.

Working Wardrobes is an established nonprofit known throughout Southern CA as the premier provider of workforce readiness services. Niche services include individualized employment plans, career development, workshops, and professional wardrobe.

Imagine yourself having a direct, positive impact on the lives of people in our community as they overcome extraordinary barriers so they can achieve a meaningful and productive livelihood.

As the Manager, Career Development your main goal is to execute the objectives of the Rebuilding Careers Select Service program that includes developing curriculum and executing workforce readiness workshops, booking and facilitating workshop series with outside community partners and internal clients and coordinating professional wardrobing events.

The Career Development Manager will collaborate with the Client Services Director and other members of the Client Services team to establish a workshop calendar that includes events in-person, off-site, online and in correctional facilities. The Career Development Manager will lead a team of contracted Workshop Facilitators, volunteers and work with the Wardrobe Specialist to reach program goals. Clients participating in workshops include individuals young adults & first time job seekers, justice involved, veterans, seniors and others overcoming barriers to employment.

What You'll Do

• Create and execute achievable strategic goals as a team leader with 3 direct reports (2 Contract Workshop Facilitators (PT) and 1 Wardrobe Specialist) and volunteer facilitators as needed.
• Provide oversight of the Wardrobe Center and the delivery of Professional Wardrobe services to maximize revenue potential through the expansion of wardrobe MOUs with community partners.
• Create and manage the workshop event calendar through the scheduling of workshops and wardrobe events for both external and internal clients.
• Update and develop workforce readiness curriculum including by not limited to visual presentations, participant handouts, trainer guides using multiple forms of medium.
• Facilitate workforce readiness workshops in person and virtually, including an 8-part series in Theo Lacy correctional facility.
• Strategically monitor workforce trends and high-demand industry skills to guide and implement team adjustments and initiatives
• Increase the visibility of our organization and services by expanding our footprint in the community through outreach to existing and new partner agencies.
• Deepen your understanding of outside resources and serve as an ongoing advocate for our clients in need of additional social services.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Self-motivation with a passion for serving people from diverse backgrounds
• Natural networker with strong relationship-building skills
• Possess a can-do attitude and a service-oriented spirit
• Effective listener and communicator
• Precise planning abilities
• Multi-lingual, especially Spanish, is a plus
• Confident in public speaking
• Comfortable navigating virtual platforms like Zoom and Teams
• Skilled in setting and reaching achievable programmatic goals
• Knowledgeable in career development principles such as resume development, interview skill building, and career assessments
• Proficient in automated tracking systems and recruiting software
• Top-notch computer skills, particularly with, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, LinkedIn, Canva
• Knowledge of Calendly, Casebook, and other learning platforms or design software is a plus
• Good driving record with a reliable vehicle
• Willing to travel locally (20% of the time) to meet clients and community partners
  
  

What You'll Get

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for up to 80% coverage on a base plan
• Generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave.
• Life insurance and additional supplemental benefits are also offered.
  
  

Here’s your Call to Action!

We hire talented people based on evidence of your accomplishments and cultural alignment. If you’ve read this far, we invite you to apply so you can have the opportunity to do the same. Resumes are a standard but we’re more curious about how you answer our assessment questions you’ll find in the application process.

Describe your passion for helping people develop their career goals and find gainful employment?

What is the most significant impact you have had in your current/former role?

• Please note: Submitting well thought out responses to these questions will prioritize a response from us.
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

66,650 - 70,000 USD per year(Orange County, CA)