Executive Director

Executive Director (Part-Time)

Location: Winona, MN Schedule: 5-15 Hours/Week (Flexible Schedule) Compensation: $28.00-$30.00/hour Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote with Limited In-Person Meetings and Events Position Type: Part-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and relationship-focused Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a regional workforce development organization. This position serves as the primary liaison between workforce stakeholders, government agencies, board members, community partners, and workforce development programs.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who enjoys building partnerships, managing initiatives, facilitating meetings, ensuring compliance, and helping guide workforce development efforts within the community. While largely remote, the position requires strong communication, planning, and relationship management skills to successfully coordinate activities across multiple organizations and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting board operations, monitoring workforce programming, managing grant-related activities, and ensuring compliance with state and federal workforce development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and strategic coordinator for workforce development initiatives.
• Coordinate activities between board members, community organizations, government agencies, and workforce partners.
• Prepare meeting agendas, board materials, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Organize and facilitate board, committee, and stakeholder meetings throughout the year.
• Monitor workforce development programs and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee grant administration, reporting, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with workforce development agencies and community partners regarding programs, initiatives, and priorities.
• Track organizational goals, performance measures, and strategic objectives.
• Maintain required records, documentation, and reporting obligations.
• Assist with public relations, community outreach, and partnership development efforts.
• Attend occasional conferences, meetings, and workforce-related events.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, legislators, employers, educators, and workforce stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in nonprofit, government, public administration, workforce development, community development, or organizational leadership.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership, executive-level, administrative, or program management experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience facilitating meetings and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance-oriented mindset.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Experience with grant administration, public funding, workforce development, or economic development initiatives.
• Knowledge of workforce programs, government agencies, and community partnerships.
• Existing professional network within workforce, education, business, nonprofit, or government sectors.
• Experience working with boards, committees, or advisory groups.

Why Join Us?

• Highly flexible schedule.
• Primarily remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce development efforts.
• Significant autonomy and independence.
• Ability to collaborate with community leaders, business leaders, educators, and policymakers.
• Engaging and purpose-driven work focused on strengthening the local workforce and economy.
• Ideal role for experienced professionals seeking meaningful part-time work or a phased retirement opportunity.