Training Director directs the design, planning, and implementation of corporate training programs aligned with the objectives and strategy of the company. Collaborates with functional management teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs as well as effectiveness of established programs. Being a Training Director develops a program delivery schedule that provides training as needed and in locations that work for the participants. Provides engaging communications about program information to encourage participation and highlight the value and benefits of training. Additionally, Training Director approves new training techniques and suggests enhancements to existing training programs. Oversees and establishes relationships with vendors to provide additional outside training programs. Manages and develops training professionals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Training Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Training Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Background
The Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program is looking for its inaugural Executive Director. Along with the Board of Directors, the founding Executive Director will be responsible for creating and guiding the organization by helping to develop its mission, strategic goals, and all operational structures. The Executive Director will also be responsible for developing programming and for stewarding external relationships.
The Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program is a newly established labor-management partnership between hospitality employers and UNITE HERE Local 8, the union for hospitality workers in the Pacific Northwest. As a Taft-Hartley Fund, the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program's primary two objectives are to: (1) provide ongoing training to incumbent workers to support their career advancement and (2) train new workers and help place them in good union jobs with employer partners. The Training Fund also intends to explore the creation of a temporary staffing pool for unionized event centers.
The Training Fund’s curriculum, designed in collaboration with employers, will support employer efforts to create career pathways, thereby contributing to worker retention. The majority of the people the Training Fund will serve are people of color/immigrants and members of marginalized communities.
The UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund, which exists to support workers in the hospitality industry, is assisting the Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program with its executive director search.
Position Summary
The founding Executive Director will help build the organizational values and collaborate with the Board of Directors to set the strategic vision for the growth and sustainability of the Training Fund. They will oversee the implementation of this vision by managing the day-to-day operations of the organization. They will oversee the administration of training programs for entry-level and incumbent workers for the hospitality industry in the Pacific Northwest.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership
Outreach, Communications, and Collaboration
Personnel and Human Resources
Budget, Finance, and Compliance
Preferred Qualifications
Annual Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.
Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee and their dependents; retirement benefits; and generous paid time off.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters. Only complete applications (resume and cover letter) will be considered.
Pacific Northwest Hospitality Training Program is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all applicants without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.