Position Summary
EDC Team Jefferson is hiring a Workforce Development Specialist to help build and sustain the architecture of workforce in Jefferson County. The Specialist will organize industry forums, work directly with schools, colleges, and training providers, and connect employer hiring needs to new training programs in growing, higher-wage industries. They will be responsible for bridging the gap between local industries, educational institutions, school districts, and programs offered by the State of WA and the Olympic Workforce Development Council. This role involves data sourcing, grant writing, conducting surveys, performing interviews, and facilitating collaborative efforts to strengthen the local workforce. The work is guided by the EDC’s 2026 Jefferson County Workforce Needs Assessment.
The position is funded through the federal Recompete Pilot Program under a subaward from Peninsula College and runs through October 2029. Employment is contingent on continued or additional grant funding. The position reports to the Recompete Program Manager.
EDC Team Jefferson invites expressions of interest from experienced executives to serve as Interim Executive Director for an approximately 6-12 month engagement beginning in December 2026.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.edcteamjefferson.org/workforce-development-specialist
