Description

Start Date: May 2024 (estimated)

End Date: July 2026 (estimated)

Estimated Salary: $80-90K annually

Location: MAC Offices/Hybrid

The Metro Atlanta Chamber is seeking a Program Director to assist in crafting, developing, and executing a new talent initiative that directly connects Metro Atlanta Chamber investor companies with previously untapped pools of talent in the larger metro region.

Summary:

The Program Director is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s (MAC) jobs-first, pilot program based on the Skills for America’s Future model. The Director will manage the program rollout and develop relevant partnerships with employers and community-based organizations, while managing the staff associated with Skills. This individual will work under the Senior Director, Talent Development, and in close partnership with the Director of Talent Partnerships and the Manager of the ATL Talent Collaborative, and the Skills for America’s Future national expansion team.

The ideal candidate can manage relationships with business, education, and community leaders and is able to manage multiple projects with ease. The candidate will communicate in a strong, positive, and effective manner, both verbally and non-verbally, and be a self-starter with the ability to sustain and move work forward with minimal direction. All MAC employees are expected to work collaboratively with other MAC departments and be team players to help accomplish our organizational mission. This position is partially funded through a 26-month grant with, upon successful completion of grant objectives, a possibility for renewal.

Skills for America’s Future

Skills for America’s Future is committed to increasing the economic mobility of the under and unemployed by connecting them to quality jobs through our deep partnership and understanding of the unique human capital needs of our network of engaged employers. This approach drives systemic change and innovation and can be seen through both the employers' skilled and diverse workforce, and the economic mobility provided to the job seekers who are no longer underemployed/unemployed. The Metro Atlanta Chamber is launching a regional jobs-first hiring model based on the Skills for America’s Future model.

Work Program:

• Successfully launch MAC’s regional jobs-first hiring initiative, including the development of goals and tactics of the Skills for America’s Future model
• Maintain consistent and effective relationships with MAC investor companies that are participating in our Skills program efforts
• Manage and mentor talent acquisition staff, and others as assigned
• In conjunction with other MAC staff, oversee hiring events for the Skills program
• Participate in MAC’s Talent Collaborative including completing the Talent Pipeline Management program through the US Chamber Foundation
• Promote the skills model both publicly with partners and prospective companies and privately with MAC investors
• Direct public inquiries appropriately
• Attend community meetings and participate as an informed expert in community and partnership events including some public speaking and presentation
• Assist with scheduling and attending meetings & webinars related to MACs talent work and the Skills model implementation
• Assist directly in the development, implementation and maintenance of a contact database for Skills and other related talent work
• Collaboratively manage communications processes for MAC investors participating in the Skills model
• This position may involve interaction with minors and diverse individuals. Strict adherence to MAC policies is required.
• Collect and report on program metrics to MAC leadership and provide necessary grant reports on programmatic activity.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in workforce development, talent acquisition or career development
• Communications and writing skills for both internal and external audiences including talking points, program descriptions, narrative updates on broader talent and skills work, and others
• Analytic, problem-solving skills that show your ability to balance goal achievement with a high quality of work
• Networking skills, outgoing personality, and one-on-one relationship-building skills
• Proficient knowledge of education and/or workforce systems including K-12 education, community organizations, and workforce development

Desired Skills:

• Strong project management skills and/or project manage certification
• Ability to work in teams and across departments while managing both solo and team projects in conjunction with overall MAC goals
• Ability to draft and present data in both public and private settings across stakeholders and audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,) internet search, etc.
• Experience using contact management software
• Ability to setup and/or manage public events successfully
• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of media phone, text, email, other online platforms, etc.

About MAC

The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We’re also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta’s innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta’s story.

Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values

MAC’s purpose is to UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:

Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act

Knock Down Walls, Open Doors

Take the Lead, Share the Credit

Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach

At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:

• Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
• Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
• All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.