Specialist, Workforce Development, Fresh Success

Specialist, Workforce Development, Fresh Success Remote within California with 20% Travel, Must reside in California We are seeking a Specialist, Workforce Development, Fresh Success to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future. What You’ll Do The mission of the FoundationCCC’s Workforce Development Department (WDD) is to help learners achieve better education, economic, and social outcomes by providing partners in education, workforce and economic development, and industry with outstanding technical assistance, research, administrative services, and financial resource development support. WDD recognizes the importance of wrap-around support to promote learner success, provide equitable opportunities, and drive economic mobility. The Fresh Success Specialist advances these efforts as a member of the team leading the Fresh Success CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) program. The Fresh Success program brings federal dollars to California to help students and other low-income community members gain the skills and experience they need to become more employable. The FoundationCCC supports E&T providers with tools, templates, training, and ongoing technical assistance to facilitate the start-up process, ease the burden of federal requirements, and ensure program success. The Specialist is responsible for onboarding, monitoring, and supporting the ongoing success of Fresh Success providers, including community colleges, adult schools, and non-profit community-based organizations. Strengthens the success of Fresh Success providers (community colleges, adult schools, and community-based organizations) through co-facilitation of onboarding trainings, webinars, and annual in-person convenings, and the provision of ongoing technical assistance for assigned providers. Reviews quarterly invoices and data submissions from assigned Fresh Success providers, including reviewing costs for allowability, ensuring appropriate documentation, and ensuring a high level of data accuracy. Performs program reviews and monitoring of assigned Fresh Success providers to ensure compliance with state CalFresh and federal SNAP Employment & Training guidelines and other relevant policies, provide technical assistance, and learn about challenges and promising practices. Reviews and analyzes reports, data, and supporting documents and prepares recommendations for action. Supports the design, logistics, and execution of webinars, conference presentations, and meetings to recruit new partners. Attributes for Success Strong project management skills, including attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and execute responsibilities independently and on time Proven ability to manage clients by influence and drives timely completion of client deliverables Ability to learn and clearly communicate complex program requirements We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of individuals in California FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall What we Offer FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol. Benefits Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans Carrot reproductive health and fertility support Tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org. Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range: $66,000.00 - $71,000.00 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us. Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan > Location The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.

Salary : $66,000 - $71,000