Executive Director

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Career TEAM is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director. This key leadership role drives strategic direction, fosters innovation, and delivers measurable impact in alignment with Career TEAM’s mission and values. The Executive Director will oversee all aspects of the project’s operations, ensuring successful execution of its strategic plan and compliance with contract objectives.

As a seasoned professional with hands-on experience in Workforce Development, the Executive Director will bring a solid understanding of industry protocols, core programs, and business strategies. As a senior leader and member of the Corporate Management Team, this individual will champion excellence, accountability, and integrity across all workforce functions, serving as both a strategic partner and operational leader for the project. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at the listed location.

The Executive Director is an integral part of our team and will assist us with our mission of accelerating the human condition!

Career Team also offers a competitive package including :

401k with a generous employer match;

medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans;

disability insurance;

supplemental insurance;

paid holidays and paid time off, offered on an accrual basis

Your Impact On Career TEAM’s Success :

Ensure full compliance with all contract requirements, including adherence to policies, procedures, and program monitoring standards

Proactively manage budgets and expenditure rates to avoid disallowed costs, while driving performance metrics and operational outcomes

Support and coach front-line staff, developing service delivery plans that align with project goals and promote excellence in execution

Coordinate developing and continuously refining policies and procedures to enhance program quality and customer satisfaction

Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with the funding source, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring transparent communication

Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development

Conduct regular coaching sessions and formal performance evaluations to guide employee growth and performance improvement

Embrace and model a "ZAG" mindset—approaching challenges with creativity, agility, and boldness

Perform other duties and lead special projects as assigned

To Qualify For This Role, The Ideal Qualifications Include :

Bachelor’s degree required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered (Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred)

In-depth knowledge and experience with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs and contracts

Familiarity with the Orange County region, including key workforce development stakeholders, community-based organizations, and local labor market trends

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with agility, maintain proactive oversight, and anticipate operational needs in a dynamic environment

Minimum of 5 years of operational leadership and management experience, and preferably at least 3 years in the workforce development or human services sector

Experience in budget, revenue and profit management, including invoice reconciliation, and participant spending

Proven ability to lead, hire, and retain diverse teams with emotional intelligence, adaptability, and respect for varying work styles

Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments, with a proactive, resourceful, and flexible approach to problem-solving

Strong experience in planning, organizing, and standardizing operational processes and procedures

Exceptional case management knowledge, to lead teams to provide high-quality customer service and the ability to resolve both internal and external customer complaints

Exceptional attention to detail, with well-developed organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities while producing high-quality, accurate work under pressure

Proven capacity to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive personnel matters with tact and professionalism

Outstanding time management skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Valid Driver’s License required

Travel : Position may require local travel up to 30% of the time

Salary : $70,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Employment Type : Full-time, exempt

• About Career Team:
• Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career Team’s outstanding record of building the modern infrastructure powering America's workforce has resulted in numerous honors:

Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies

Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation

Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program

Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See www.careerteam.com for more information.

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). Career Team is committed to complying with the CCPA and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. Career Team collects and uses Personal Information for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and business-related purposes and to be in legal compliance. Below are the categories of Personal Information we collect and the purposes for which we intend to use this information:

Identifying information , such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and signature; Demographic data , such as race, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, and veteran or military status; Contact information , such as your home address, telephone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information; Dependent's or other individual's information , such as their full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSN); Nation