Overview

Greater New Orleans, Inc. is the nonprofit regional economic development organization serving the 10-parishes of Greater New Orleans.  Our mission is to create a region with a thriving economy and an excellent quality of life, for everyone.  The ultimate indication of our success will be the presence of a robust, accessible, and growing middle class in Southeast Louisiana where our children and grandchildren can live and prosper.

GNO, Inc. is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee and execute its workforce and talent initiatives. This work can be broadly categorized into three areas: 

• Regional Ecosystem Leadership – Provide thought leadership as well as tools and resources to support regional workforce solutions 
• Strengthening Partnerships & Building Capacity – Facilitate employer/training provider relationships through GNO, Inc.’s signature workforce development program “GNOu”
• Program Management – Lead workforce program execution wherein GNO, Inc. plays a direct, “intermediary” role with partners

In summary, GNO, Inc.’s workforce and talent initiatives endeavor to catalyze the work of partners – employers, higher education institutions, nonprofit service providers, and local/state workforce entities – to provide market-relevant training opportunities for companies to grow in Greater New Orleans and for residents to secure high-wage, high-demand jobs.

In addition to the specific duties detailed below, GNO, Inc. operates with a cross-functional mentality.  It is a job with both significant responsibility and reward and is an opportunity to play an important role in the economic future of the Greater New Orleans region.  This is a Senior Staff position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

Job Responsibilities

Regional Ecosystem Leadership

• Conduct regional workforce ecosystem analysis and establish metrics for benchmarking talent and workforce pipelines, work with GNO, Inc. colleagues and stakeholders to create roadmap and ecosystem-wide goals
• In partnership with GNO, Inc. Research Associate, gather labor market information and conduct analysis to support partners in program planning, including the annual Greater New Orleans Jobs Report
• In collaboration with GNO, Inc. colleagues in Marketing & Communications, oversee GNO, Inc.’s online job and talent resources, including StudyNOLA.com, WorkNOLA.com, and  GNOCareerGuide.org, working to promote across the ecosystem and increase usage/engagement by individuals
• Supported by GNO, Inc. colleagues, direct the annual GNOu Summit Workforce & Training Pipeline Conference held annually in the Fall

Strengthening Partnerships & Building Capacity

• Promote and advance GNOu workforce development programs, in which GNO, Inc. serves as an intermediary to align regional employer demand with curricula and program offerings at higher education institutions
• Serve as GNO, Inc. lead for the Greater New Orleans Higher Education Consortium, comprised of the presidents and chancellors of the region’s 13 higher education institutions; coordinate consortium projects with higher education partners
• In collaboration with regional partners, work to develop programs and curricula that meet regional talent needs by facilitating employer engagement, providing data and insights, and supporting funding pursuits

Program Management

• Lead execution of GNO, Inc. workforce programs, specifically the GNO Infrastructure Partnership and the GNO Regional Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
• Partner with GNO, Inc. colleagues in implementation of additional workforce initiatives, including Future Energy/H2theFuture
• Support GNO, Inc. colleagues leading Economic Mobility programs that are aligned with workforce goals, including re-entry talent initiatives and STEM internship programs
• When opportunities and unmet workforce needs arise, collaborate with partners to develop new GNO, Inc.-led workforce programs, working with GNO, Inc. colleagues in Business Development (employer engagement), Research (labor analysis), and Advancement (funding)

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Experience: 10+ years of full-time work experience in workforce development or related field

Skills, Background, and Capabilities:

The ideal candidate will possess many of these professional and personal abilities and attributes:

• Demonstrated performance in an externally facing role; comfort with public speaking
• Proven track record of relationship and network building
• Strong, demonstrable track record of program delivery
• Grant writing and management experience
• Intermediate to advanced-level knowledge of Salesforce and MS Office products
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and make intelligent decisions
• Produces accurate work while meeting deadlines, with attention to detail
• Works in a team-oriented, goals-driven organization that emphasizes a friendly culture and takes ownership of work responsibilities
• Ability to travel to the 10 Greater New Orleans parishes as well as to statewide and national conferences/meetings occasionally
• Love of Greater New Orleans!

Allowable Substitutions: A combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position may be considered in lieu of education and/or experience at GNO, Inc.’s discretion.

Compensation

Compensation commensurate with experience; generous benefits package available.

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Greater New Orleans, Inc. believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the success of the company; that contribution should not be limited by the work identified assigned tasks, and overall responsibilities. Each employee is expected to offer their talents, expertise, and services whenever necessary to ensure the achievement of organization goals.

Interested candidates are asked to apply via WorkNOLA.com.