Director of Workforce and Talent

Company Description

WACO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is a civic and social organization dedicated to fostering economic growth and community development in Waco, Texas. Based in Waco, TX, the organization works to support local businesses, enhance workforce development, and create opportunities for collaboration among stakeholders. As a hub for business engagement and community initiatives, WACO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE plays a vital role in helping the region thrive. Joining our team provides an opportunity to positively impact the local economy and community.

Role Description

The Director of Workforce and Talent is a full-time position.

The Director of Workforce and Talent works in tandem with the Senior Director to lead the Chamber’s workforce + talent initiatives by working with other members of the Chamber’s professional team, strategic partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen and grow the talent pipeline in our region.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist with all appropriate workforce and talent providers and other key stakeholders to strengthen and grow the region’s workforce and talent pipeline.

Areas of focus include

Review current and/or implement effective TPM (Talent Pipeline Management) tracking program(s)

Have experience and be knowledgeable of workforce trends and data-driven best practices

Assist as needed in the organizational needs of the small working groups

Plan and implement work-based learning opportunities that include:

LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) mentoring program: LEAD is a business to education partnership that connects local high school students with business professionals to foster mentoring relationships that educate and expose students to various business fields and educational opportunities in the Greater Waco area.

Student/Mentor paperwork

Scheduling tours

Website upkeep

Kick Off Celebration coordination

Senior trip coordination

Real World event coordination

Scholarship Banquet coordination

Engagement with mentors, students, liaisons and parents through newsletters, social media and website

Develop and streamline processes related to student/mentor forms, mentor website, student post tour evaluation

CTE (Career and Technical Education) Tours and Job Shadowing

Work closely with industry partners to schedule tours

Communicate tour schedules with schools

Plan logistics (room reservations, food, forms)

Meet & greet tours, post event recap with students

Data entry for tour participants to track outcomes and ROI’s

Internships

Maintain and grow the work of the Youth Internship Collaboration

Continue to connect collaboration partners with industry partners for successful internships

Help connect LEAD students with internship opportunities

Teacher Externships

Grow the externship program by securing more employer involvement, allowing more teachers to participate

Strategically support the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy and Chamber Foundation to help build financial capacity by assisting with grant writing in support of the Chamber’s workforce and talent initiatives.

Drafting grant applications for Senior Director and Chamber Foundation VP to finalize

Drafting grant reports for Senior Director and Chamber Foundation VP to finalize

Maintain the reporting/payment and application deadlines of all grants

With the help of the Senior Director, work closely with the Chamber’s Economic Development team on the organization’s Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) program by attending meetings and responding to the needs of the businesses and industries.

Planning and execution of the Workforce and Talent annual events and programs (for example the Workforce Forum)

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience are required.

Reports To: Senior Director of Workforce & Talent

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:

Rachel Martinez

Senior Director of Workforce & Talent

[email protected]