Director, Future Work

Director, Future of Work Position Overview About United Way of the Greater Triangle: United Way of the Greater Triangle (UWGT) has a bold vision to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility through the power of partnerships. UWGT is building a team to facilitate meaningful cross-sector collaborations, cultivating partnerships to realize this vision and a greater Triangle community. If you’re passionate about workforce development, relationship-building, and creating sustainable change, join us as our next Director, Future of Work. United Way of the Greater Triangle (UWGT) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and action- oriented leader to serve as Director, Future of Work. This role will ensure the success of the Future of Work Action Lab, a dynamic initiative aimed at addressing workforce gaps and enhancing economic mobility for historically marginalized communities. The Director will lead facilitation, stakeholder engagement, measurement and evaluation, and project management efforts. This includes integrating the Customer-First Measurement (CFM) tool, convening cross-sector partners, managing grants, and driving regional workforce development strategies. Core Responsibilities Action Lab Leadership & Facilitation

• Co-design and co-facilitate Future of Work Action Lab convenings to drive regional workforce solutions.

• Engage key stakeholders, including corporate partners, workforce boards, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local government.

• Ensure that Action Lab discussions translate into concrete, scalable initiatives that result in Triangle residents accessing high-wage, low-barrier careers.

Customer-First Measurement & Evaluation
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the CFM tool to assess

the impact of Action Agenda grants and workforce initiatives.
• Collaborate with research and evaluation partners (e.g., Duke Clinical Research

Institute, RTI International) to measure community-level data changes.
• Use data insights to inform program adjustments, refine grantmaking strategies, and

enhance service delivery models. Support Strategic Stakeholder Engagement & Movement-Building

• Support Chief Executive Officer and Chief Program Officer in cultivating and maintaining high-impact relationships with industry leaders, philanthropies, workforce development organizations, and policymakers.

• Partner with Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy and the Charles Koch Foundation and others to align national best practices with local workforce needs.

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• Lead regional outreach efforts to amplify workforce equity initiatives and elevate successful models.

Project & Grant Management
• Oversee the implementation of Action Agendas, including RFP processes, nonprofit

partner selection, and fund disbursement.
• Track progress against key milestones, reporting impact to funders, UWGT

leadership, and community stakeholders. Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in workforce development, economic mobility, nonprofit leadership, or related fields.

• Demonstrated track record of driving and sustaining measurable results, both quantitative and qualitative

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-sector collaborations and align diverse stakeholders toward shared goals.

• Strong background in program evaluation, data analysis, and impact measurement, with experience using user-centered evaluation tools preferred.

• Experience with grant management, nonprofit funding structures, and regional workforce initiatives.

• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for equitable workforce development and systems change.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with local workforce boards and/or Biotech/Pharma or Advanced

Manufacturing sector workforce strategies.
• Familiarity with Principle-Based Management (PBM), Customer-First Measurement,

or similar evaluation frameworks.
• Understanding of regional workforce challenges and opportunities in the Greater

Triangle area. Core Competencies You’re Passionate about Economic + Racial Justice. You understand what we’re up to and are an effective and passionate brand steward. You are deeply passionate about economic and racial justice, with concrete ideas and a demonstrated commitment to applying this to partnership and community engagement work. You Have a Bias toward Action. You constantly drive meetings into action-oriented gatherings that drive impact in our communities. You can collaborate on a large-scale vision and operationalize the work into tactical actions with follow-ups based in accountability. You’re a Dynamite Relationship-Builder. You develop deep and lasting relationships that create impact. You love working with other people. You tailor your relationship-building to the person, meeting them where they are, and honoring their background, story, values and interests. You’re an Outstanding Project Manager. You bring order to complex tasks, coordinate details meticulously, and prioritize responsibilities for successful project completion.

You’re a Skilled Analyst. Skilled in measurement collection and evaluation, you use insights to guide program improvements and provide evidence-based recommendations. You’re a Team Player + Solutions Forward. You value teamwork, differing perspectives, bringing solutions to complex challenges, and approaching challenges with optimism. You’re a Gifted Facilitator. Experienced in running collaborative gatherings, you foster open dialogue and learning, empowering community partners to achieve collective goals. A Glimpse into Your First 90 Days:

• Gain a deep understanding of our Future of Work Action Lab, including our work with Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy.

• Meet with key stakeholders and begin to build strong relationships with funders, nonprofits, private sector, and public sector partners.

• Learn how our Future of Work Action Lab is the test case for our long-term investment strategy.

• Meet the full UWGT team and understand how your work intersects with others’ work and how collaboration can support shared goals.

• Onboard to UWGT’s impact goals by reviewing documents like the UWW Equitable Impacts guide and gain insights into how our work aligns with the broader United Way network.

*Passionate about our mission but don’t meet all the requirements? We still want you to apply.

Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is $110,000 – 130,000 complemented by a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K matching, and a hybrid work environment. Excited about this role? Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting specific workforce initiative experience and impact to jobs@unitedwaytriangle.org by April 11th.