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- Oversee and maintain full executive management responsibilities and leadership of the daily operations of the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program, including classroom training/work experience programs, operations, human resources management, financial management, public/community relations, and program/curriculum development.
- Direct the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and processes to support the mission of the organization and ensure continuous operations.
- Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the organization in meeting the objectives and to determine areas of potential program improvement and policy changes.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with the highest standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness in the training programs for food and beverage staff.
- Make presentations to the Board with respect to recommendations on program operations and budgets. Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute short-term and long-term goals.
- Ensure that the public is informed of the successes and accomplishments of the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program in providing vocational and skills training to incumbent union members as well as unemployed and underemployed workers in the hospitality industry.
- Develop and maintain good working relations with The Training Fund's employer partners, UNITE HERE Local 8 leadership, state and local government officials, community-based organizations, and the local community.
- Collaborate with UNITE HERE International Union staff on endeavors such as workforce development projects, fundraising, and data collection.
- Develop human resource management policies and programs that contribute to the acquisition, retention, motivation, and development of staff capable of meeting current and future organizational needs and objectives.
- Develop and maintain a positive and ethical work environment that is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating a diverse group of employees at all levels.
- Provide leadership in the development and monitoring of budgets, profit and loss statements, and marketing strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, develop relationships with funding agencies, and oversee grant application process.
- At least four years of experience in organizational leadership in a variety of capacities with workforce development, labor unions, community services, or related field; and a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. At least two of the four years of organizational leadership experience must pertain to workforce development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, fiscal management, human resources management, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Success in roles requiring self-motivation, self-discipline, excellent organizational skills and the execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people - junior and senior, for-profit and nonprofit, and from diverse backgrounds.
- High level of professionalism and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills along with confidence to present and defend/debate ideas without ego interfering. Proven ability to work with tact, diplomacy efficiency, and flexibility.
- Experience delivering results under time constraints and the ability to remain focused under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Have a pro-worker and pro-union orientation toward workforce development and vocational training.
- Eagerness to launch a new, labor/management-led workforce development nonprofit.
- Spanish or Chinese verbal and written fluency.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline or equivalent field experience.
- Experience working within labor-management partnerships.
- Demonstrated fundraising experience.
- Knowledge of Seattle's political and community organizational structures and organizations.
- Understanding of the regional labor market and a clear analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing unemployed and underemployed individuals in the hospitality industry.