Workforce Management Manager

Position Pay: $7,500 Month - 24-Month Contract Location: 500 S Main Street, Suite 449, Mooresville, NC 28115 Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5 pm, includes evenings and travel to required events as needed We are seeking an energetic, relationship-driven, and results-oriented Workforce Partnership Manager to lead and coordinate the Iredell Ready Workforce Collaborative. Iredell Ready is a county-wide workforce initiative led by Iredell County Economic Development in partnership with our public school districts, community college, workforce development board, Iredell County. This position is a 24-month contract funded position, through a grant from MyFutureNC and is part of the AttainmentNC Cohort initiative. Our interest is to create a sustainable funding model to support the position beyond the 24-month grant period as a full-time position. About Iredell EDC The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation promotes economic growth, job creation, and community prosperity throughout Iredell County. We partner with local government, industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizations to support business development and strengthen the county's long-term economic vitality. About Iredell Ready Iredell Ready is a countywide workforce initiative designed to help students and residents, from K-12 through retirement, identify career pathways and connect to meaningful employment opportunities. Through collaboration among industry, education, workforce development, government, and community partners, Iredell Ready works to strengthen educational attainment, workforce readiness, and talent pipeline development throughout Iredell County. About AttainmentNC AttainmentNC is a bold, scalable business model led by myFutureNC to create and support local collaboratives that drive measurable improvements in postsecondary attainment and fuel broad-based economic growth and upward mobility for all communities. The General Assembly set a goal of 2 million adult learners to earn a degree or credential by 2030. K-12 serves as the foundation for long-term talent pipelines, with career development plans in middle and high school anchoring Career & Employer-Connected Learning. Focused on Career & Employer-Connected Learning through practical experiences, AttainmentNC will prioritize economically disadvantaged high school students as a required adult learning population. This work is directly aligned with the goals of Governor Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships which addresses statewide labor shortages, and expands opportunity for North Carolinians most disconnected from the workforce. This will be a cohort-based program that drives collaboratives through a two year process of advancing relevant, industry focus areas for designated target populations. Candidate Profile We are looking for collaborative leader who is passionate about workforce development, educational attainment, and creating opportunities that connect people to successful careers to serve as our Workforce Partnership Manager. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing diverse stakeholders together to solve challenges, build shared strategies, and drive measurable community impact. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who can engage employers, educators, workforce professionals, community organizations, and government leaders around common goals and outcomes. The ideal candidate is skilled at facilitating partnerships, managing complex initiatives, and maintaining momentum across multiple projects. They are comfortable working independently while coordinating the efforts of many partners. They bring strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while remaining focused on long-term objectives. Most importantly, this individual is a trusted relationship builder who listens first, communicates openly, and inspires collaboration. They thrive in community-facing roles, are committed to continuous improvement, and are motivated by creating lasting impact for both learners and employers throughout Iredell County. Position Overview The Workforce Partnership Manager serves as the primary coordinator and relationship-builder for the Iredell Ready collaborative and Iredell County's participation in AttainmentNC. Working alongside education, business, workforce, government, and community partners, this role helps align efforts that increase career awareness, expand career-connected learning opportunities, strengthen workforce pathways, and improve postsecondary attainment outcomes. This position serves as a neutral convener and collaborative leader who advances shared priorities, supports implementation of workforce initiatives, and ensures progress toward measurable outcomes that benefit both learners and employers. This is a full-time contract position located onsite in Mooresville, NC, funded through a 24-month MyFutureNC AttainmentNC grant. The position reports to the President & CEO of the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation and works closely with the Iredell Ready Core Team and community partners. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support the Iredell Ready Core Team and Iredell Ready Leadership Council. Facilitate meetings, partner communications, and implementation activities. Foster collaboration, transparency, accountability, and shared ownership among stakeholders. Participate in AttainmentNC cohort meetings, coaching sessions, and statewide convenings. Organize and engage cross-sector partners around workforce and educational attainment priorities. Workforce Pathways & Employer Engagement Lead implementation of Iredell Ready and AttainmentNC workforce strategies. Recruit and support employer participation in career-connected learning initiatives. Expand opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, mentoring, and job shadowing programs. Coordinate employer roundtables and sector partnerships aligned with workforce needs. Support the development of workforce pathways and credential attainment opportunities. Community Outreach & Talent Development Partner with Iredell EDC Existing Manager, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District, Mitchell Community College, Centralina Workforce Development Board, workforce agencies, and community organizations. Increase awareness of local career opportunities through presentations, events, and outreach efforts. Engage untapped talent populations and connect individuals to education, training, and employment opportunities. Support career fairs, workforce initiatives, and community engagement activities across the county. Track progress toward local workforce goals and AttainmentNC commitments. Coordinate quarterly updates, annual reports, and performance measurement activities. Collect, analyze, and communicate workforce data, outcomes, and success stories. Use data insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. Sustainability & Resource Development Develop sustainability strategies to support workforce initiatives beyond the grant period. Assist with grant development, sponsorship opportunities, and employer investment efforts. Align workforce initiatives with broader education, workforce, and economic development priorities. Support long-term planning and resource development efforts for Iredell Ready. Marketing & Communications Collaborate with the Iredell EDC Communications Manager and Core Team on outreach strategies and messaging. Provide regular communications and updates to partners and stakeholders. Leverage digital media, website content, and storytelling opportunities to highlight workforce initiatives and impact. Coordinate messaging associated with Iredell Ready's participation in AttainmentNC. Success in this role will be measured by: Strengthening and expanding cross-sector partnerships. Increased employer engagement and participation. Growth in career-connected learning and work-based learning opportunities. Expanded workforce pathways and credential attainment. Increased participation among targeted and untapped talent populations. Successful implementation of AttainmentNC goals and initiatives. Development of a sustainable funding and operational strategy beyond the grant period. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. Experience managing partnerships, programs, collaborative initiatives, or workforce development efforts. Demonstrated knowledge of career-connected learning, workforce development, education-to-career pipelines, or related systems. Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound decisions. Commitment to collaboration, measurable outcomes, and community impact. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future workforce of Iredell County while working with leaders from education, business, workforce development, government, and the nonprofit sector. The Workforce Partnership Manager will play a central role in creating opportunities for students, workers, and employers while helping advance one of North Carolina's most important workforce and educational attainment initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr