Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization that addresses severe crises globally. The Program Officer, Workforce Development will support IRC’s Economic Empowerment programs by managing key workforce development initiatives and providing strategic support to the Economic Empowerment Technical Unit team.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic support on a portfolio of key workforce development initiatives and special projects, primarily based in California
- Work with workforce development stakeholders both internally and externally to stay abreast of trends, initiatives, pilots, and programs in workforce development, especially as it relates to serving refugees and immigrants and adult education programming
- Provide guidance and support to Economic Empowerment program managers and staff across IRC offices on workforce development initiatives
- Initiate, develop, and grow partnership(s) with workforce development and adult education public and private sector stakeholders
- Support Economic Empowerment technical unit engagement with external facing IRC teams to facilitate fundraising and partnership development
- Provide support to partnership(s) with funders that are supporting IRC’s workforce development work
- Serve as project manager to key grant-funded workforce development initiatives
- With a high degree of independence, support work planning, resource development, data collection, reporting, and other activities in support of one or more workforce development projects
- Coordinate and collaborate with IRC colleagues including the economic empowerment technical team, project partners and others to ensure that assigned projects are delivered in a high-quality, timely manner
Skills
- University degree in a relevant social science, public administration, community development, business, or a related field required; graduate degree in a related field an asset
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with progressive responsibility in implementation or administration of social service, economic development, or related programming in a non-profit or public context
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with workforce development partners such as Workforce Development Boards, American Job Centers, and industry partners
- Strong understanding of adult education and adult learning principles
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering curriculum to English language learners
- Demonstrated experience evaluating and managing program data in a non-profit environment required
- Demonstrated experience providing coordination and logistics support for special events required
- Excellent communication, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think strategically and creatively
- Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time and meet deadlines, and proven ability to work under pressure
- Expertise in developing high-quality program tools for diverse populations required
- Ability to travel frequently throughout California required
- Familiarity with healthcare career pathways and apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs in an adult education context preferred
- Experience with the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database and advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills strongly preferred
- Based in California preferred
Benefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
- Dental starting at $6.50 per month
- Vision starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
- Disability & life insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company Overview
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.rescue.org.Company H1B Sponsorship
International Rescue Committee has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 13 in 2024, 20 in 2023, 17 in 2022, 13 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.