Director of Workforce Development - Sioux Falls, United States - AGC of South Dakota

Description

Associated General Contractors of South Dakota is seeking a Director of Workforce Development who will work side-by-side with AGC of South Dakota members and staff to promote the many opportunities a career in construction can provide.

You will continue to grow interest in construction careers in youth and adults through providing traditional and non-traditional career pathway opportunities as well as short-term training opportunities through addressing member's workforce needs and collaborating with state and local stakeholders with an overall goal of addressing construction workforce issues in the state of South Dakota.

Role Overview:
Work with AGC of South Dakota members to help address their workforce needs

Meet with members regularly and follow direction given from board members and committees
Lead and recruit for involvement of the Human Resources Alliance
Work in collaboration with the training and safety personnel to Promote and inform members of AGC's training and safety opportunities
Develop reports and advise on all activities and budgets as needed for AGC boards

Plan and lead events geared at promoting career opportunities in construction

Construction camps
School visits
Career days
Summer Career Academy
Other events as assigned
Provide informative presentations to youth and adults
Collaborate with membership for community events

Collaborate with state and local stakeholders such as the DLR, DOT, DOE, DOC, Technical Colleges, Universities and Colleges, Economic Development Boards, Community Social Service Groups and other groups of similar interest in growing careers in construction

Be a voice for the industry
Coordinate with k-12 and post-secondary schools to ensure opportunities for individuals interested in a career in construction
Actively seek and administer WFD grants

Maintain and monitor the Build South Dakota website
Collaborate with staff to establish an effective social media presence
Manage scholarship activities and awards
Create and maintain a tracking system for prospects and candidates of programs, camps, and scholarships
Assist other AGC staff when needed and other duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Bachelor's degree and professional experience working with construction (preferred), education, human resources, networking, or training is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and experience needed for successful performance:

COMMUNICATION – Bridge between school districts, post-secondary institutions, and AGC members by listening attentively and clearly conveying information and ideas.

Be comfortable with presenting for small and large audiences.
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Treat AGC members and workforce partners courteously, anticipate and respond to their needs.
DECISIVENESS – Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Efficiently organize meetings, events, projects, and workgroups.

INFORMATION SEEKING – Actively seek, collect, and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events and research best practices related to the construction industry.

INITIATIVE – Display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals. Capable of performing tasks with little direct supervision.
PROBLEM SOLVING – Analyze problems and make sound decisions.
COMPOSURE – Remain focused in stressful situations.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING – Work to build and maintain professional relationships with people who provide information, assistance or support.
TECHNICAL SKILLS – Proficient in Microsoft, Zoom or other online communication platforms, design software (preferred), WordPress (preferred)

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