Overview
The Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC) is the official Workforce Development Board and a Joint Powers Authority serving 11 Northern California counties: Butte, Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity. We connect job seekers and employers across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, clean energy, and construction through workforce solutions designed to strengthen rural communities and drive regional economic growth.
The Executive Director is NoRTEC’s chief executive and strategic leader, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This role requires a collaborative and visionary leader who can manage a multimillion-dollar budget, guide regional partnerships, and advocate for workforce development at local, state, and national levels.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of NoRTEC’s company vision while serving as the primary liaison to the Workforce Development Board and Governing Board
- Represent NoRTEC in state and national coalitions, ensuring alignment with workforce priorities at all levels
- Oversee WIOA-funded programs and 13 America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs)
- Monitor service provider performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction
- Use labor market data to drive planning and champion innovation in career pathways and service delivery
- Manage a public-sector budget with transparency and integrity
- Ensure full compliance with WIOA, grants, and fiscal policies
- Pursue new funding and partnership opportunities
- Build strong relationships with employers, educators, and stakeholders
- Lead sector strategies to address regional workforce needs
- Represent NoRTEC in media and public discussions
- Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture
- Oversee hiring, staff development, and effective use of internal systems and controls (MIS)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of executive-level experience in workforce or economic development
- Proven leadership with team management and Board collaboration
- Expertise in WIOA and public-sector systems
- Strong financial and grant management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Visionary strategist with strong execution skills
- Excellent communicator with public speaking experience
- Collaborative leader and advocate for underserved communities
- Proficient in project management and data-informed decision-making
- Committed to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement, with willingness to travel as needed
Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chico, CA 95973
