VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce seeks a highly motivated Vice President of Education & Workforce Development. This individual will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations and will work closely with the President & CEO. The ideal candidate has experience in workforce development, government affairs, public policy, or public administration. Experience working with business associations and/or non-profits is a plus.
Reasons you should join the Virginia Chamber:
- An organization working to improve the business climate of Virginia
- Competitive salary
- Competitive benefits package, including 401k match program
- Paid time off plus company paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- Employer sensitive to the need of a work/life balance
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provide management oversight to the Chamber’s education and workforce development programs, initiatives, and partnerships
- Lead and support Chamber workgroups, industry councils, policy committees, stakeholder groups, studies and research
- Coordinate a strategic plan to implement the education and workforce development component of Blueprint Virginia 2030
- Review and analyze data, studies, research, and federal and state legislative and regulatory proposals
- Provide research and support to the Virginia Chamber Foundation
- Communicate with public officials, business organizations, and other stakeholders involving the Virginia Chamber’s education and workforce development activities and initiatives
- Advocate and lobby for Chamber policies and initiatives
- Draft newsletters, testimony, speeches, articles, talking points, and PowerPoint presentations
Qualifications:
- Knowledgeable of Virginia’s legislative and regulatory processes
- Familiar with education and workforce development policies and programs
- Strong organizational, leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent communications and writing skills
- Strong work ethic and be willing to take initiative on projects
- Willing to work extended hours during General Assembly sessions
- Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with staff, Chamber members, and public officials
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, public policy or a related field
- Ten or more (10+) years of experience in workforce development, government affairs, public policy or public administration
- Proficient in using standard office equipment and Microsoft Office products
Salary range is $110,000-$130,000 per year and will be based on experience. Position is based in downtown Richmond, Virginia with a hybrid work schedule.
Please email introductory letter, resume, and professional references to Donna Hale, Vice President of Operations and Human Resources or mail to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 919 East Main Street, Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219 on or before July 29. No phone calls please.
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer.