American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works by providing networking, professional development, and volunteer opportunities for its members. The Career and Workforce Development Manager is a new position at APWA. This position will focus on career and workforce development efforts and strategies to promote public works as a career of choice supporting the APWA Strategic Plan.
You’ll Love it Here If You…
Are truly committed and passionate about what you do
Have a creative and innovative style
Have a high bar for excellence and attention to the details
Believe that teamwork leads to success
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Love to work with volunteers
About the Career and Workforce Development Role:
This role will be responsible for the development and implementation of career and workforce development strategies focused on promoting public works as a career of choice by working with the Chief Learning Officer and aligning efforts with the APWA Strategic Plan and operational objectives. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to create a comprehensive one-stop online public works career resource; provides day-to-day oversight of APWA’s online career platform and manages an APWA volunteer committee serving as the primary staff liaison to support the committee’s work.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with members or volunteer groups, be self-motivated, works well in a fast-paced environment, is results driven and be eager to work as part of a collaborative team. Prior experience working for an association or with volunteer groups is a plus.
What Will Differentiate You
Leadership: the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and association
Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of individuals including volunteers
Commitment to Service: A desire to work with volunteers to support our communities and strive to advance the quality of life for our communities through public works.
Association Experience: previous experience working with or in an association and understanding the customer service needs of members and volunteers.
Why APWA? Check out our benefits!
APWA is proud to be a people-centric workplace, with a key focus on flexibility and work-life balance. We offer remote-hybrid work schedules, 15 days each of paid vacation and family medical leave, 11 paid holidays and the opportunity to have a flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off. We also offer excellent and affordable insurance coverage as well as matching retirement contributions. APWA invests in ongoing growth through employee professional and continuing education opportunities.
About APWA
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at APWA contributes to advancing the quality of life for others as we support those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure. As we serve over 32,000 members (and counting!) across North America, we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.
What You Will Need to Succeed:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, marketing, human resources, or related area
Experience: 3+ years of related experience in the career and workforce development space or association experience
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication and being comfortable writing for and presenting to a variety of audiences
Project Management: Attention to detail, ability to work on multiple projects in various stages at once as well as leading multiple groups of volunteer leaders.
The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.
Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 62 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works-related topics to public attention in local, state and federal arenas.
The association is a highly participatory organization, with hundreds of opportunities for leadership and service, and a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a 17-member board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, APWA is an open, flexible association with a diversified and growing membership of 30,000+ and a reputation for quality services and products.