The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) seeks a dynamic and passionate professional to join our team and support as our Director of Workforce Solutions. GPEDC is a non-profit organization charged with crafting and launching initiatives that improve the economy of Greater Peoria. The quality of the region’s workforce is one of its most important strengths, and the Director of Workforce Solutions plays a key role in improving outcomes for individuals and businesses.
The Director will spearhead GPEDC’s efforts to develop a more resilient, robust, and equitable talent pipeline in Greater Peoria by troubleshooting systemic gaps and challenges to connect regional organizations to critical resources. The position leads the Workforce Solutions team and shapes the strategies that will drive the overall efforts and alignment of workforce initiatives with the GPEDC’s efforts – as well as supporting multi-agency organizations and collaboratives in driving efforts to maintain a strong regional workforce. The position also serves as the director of the Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) and takes direction and drives actions to coordinate that important regional effort.
Qualified candidates will be highly organized, highly motivated individuals with demonstrated success in building and managing relationships as well as managing projects and timelines. An understanding of and experience in human resources, education, and/or employment services is highly desired. A full job description can be found here.
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to moliveri@greaterpeoriaedc.org. Review of resumes and interviews will begin on March 24, 2025.