NextGen Workforce Development Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

NextGen Workforce Development Manager Charlotte Works 8601 Mcalpine Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211 Are you passionate about youth development and workforce equity? Do you thrive at the intersection of community partnerships, business engagement, and career pathways? Join our team at Charlotte Works as a NextGen Workforce Development Manager and help build a stronger future for young people across Mecklenburg County. About the

Role:

The NextGen Workforce Development Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the long-term success of youth served under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) . This position supports out-of-school youth (OSY) in their transition to employment, postsecondary education, or training programs after they exit the program. Additionally, the Manager leads business engagement efforts focused on expanding work-based learning (WBL) opportunities—such as internships and job shadowing—for in-school youth (ISY). This is a high-impact, community-facing role for someone who is mission-driven, organized, and confident working with both youth and employers.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Talent Development & Follow-Up Manage a caseload of out-of-school youth during the 12-month follow-up period after program exit. Provide individualized support to help youth remain on track toward employment, education, or training goals. Collaborate with schools, nonprofits, and training providers to enhance support services and career exploration. Business Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Partner with the Director of Business Engagement to identify employer needs and co-develop youth hiring strategies. Grow and maintain a network of businesses offering internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing opportunities. Facilitate feedback loops with hiring managers to improve alignment between employer expectations and youth programming. Track and report on outcomes related to employer participation and youth engagement. Public Engagement & Messaging Represent Charlotte Works at community events, forums, and employer roundtables to promote youth programs. Support development of outreach materials and presentations for youth, parents, employers, and community stakeholders. Help position Charlotte Works as a leader in employer-informed, youth-focused workforce development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, human services, business, or related field (Master’s preferred). 3+ years of experience in youth programs, workforce development, or employer engagement. Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills. Familiarity with WIOA and labor market data preferred. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Must be able to travel locally to attend meetings, events, and community partner sites. Why Charlotte Works? Be part of a mission-driven team that’s reimagining workforce development. Collaborate with passionate professionals and community leaders. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 – $61,800.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Youth Program:

3 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Charlotte, NC 28211 (Required)

Work Location:

In person