Senior Director of Youth Workforce Development and Enterprise

Senior Director of Youth Workforce Development and Enterprise New Avenues for Youth (Non-Profit) - 3.0 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $100,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Team leadership Program development Identifying new business opportunities Team development Increasing sales revenue Data interpretation Contracts Leading team collaboration initiatives Business management Master of Business Administration Financial acumen Program budgeting Senior leadership Managing social services program budgets Full Job Description Senior Director of Youth Workforce Development and Enterprise $100,000 a year. Full-time; Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm with some flexibility required 314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 New Avenues for Youth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to oversee and advance our integrated youth workforce, education, and social enterprise initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to drive both mission impact and earned revenue in a dynamic, values-driven organization.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of leadership experience in workforce development, social enterprise, business operations, or related fields
• Strong financial and business acumen, with a track record of driving revenue and sustainability
• Entrepreneurial, results-oriented mindset with a track record of identifying opportunities, driving innovation, and delivering measurable outcomes
• Experience managing complex programs, contracts, and budgets
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams and leaders
• Strong analytical skills; ability to translate data into action
• Commitment to equity and experience working with diverse communities
• Advanced degree (MBA or related) and experience with workforce systems and/or social enterprise preferred

What You'll Do:

The Senior Director provides strategic leadership across workforce development, education programs, and social enterprises. This role is accountable for both program outcomes and enterprise performance, including revenue growth, financial sustainability, and alignment between workforce programming and employment pathways. As a key member of the senior leadership team, this leader will build on existing program and enterprise strengths, working in close partnership with internal leaders to strengthen and evolve an integrated model that drives measurable impact and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy and implementation of integrated workforce, education, and enterprise initiatives Drive enterprise performance, including revenue growth, financial sustainability, and long-term viability, in partnership with enterprise leadership Partner with program and enterprise leaders to strengthen models, operations, and outcomes Oversee budgets, contracts, and performance metrics across a complex portfolio Supervise and support senior leaders, fostering accountability, innovation, and growth Build partnerships with employers, funders, and public agencies Represent New Avenues in workforce systems and community initiatives

Why Join Us:

This is a pivotal leadership role at New Avenues, helping shape a model that connects youth to meaningful career pathways through innovation, enterprise, and community partnerships. Join us and receive a robust benefits package. New Avenues provides a robust benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and alternative care insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members), generous paid time off, a comprehensive employee assistance program, a retirement savings plan, life insurance, and access to employee discounts. New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person