Workforce Readiness Manager

TASK is in search of a Full-time Workforce Readiness Manager to join the Education & Employment Programs Team.

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen feeds the hungry and offers programs and services to encourage self-sufficiency and improve quality of life for people in the Greater Trenton Area. We began serving meals 43 years ago in a church basement and have since expanded to deliver over 12,000 meals each week, six days per week, at our main Escher Street building and more than 50 community meal sites across the area. Since 1982, we have never turned away anyone who has asked us for a meal. Today, we also provide case management services, job search assistance and creative arts classes, empowering those we serve to thrive, not just survive.

Join TASK in empowering individuals to achieve economic independence through education and employment. As Workforce Readiness Manager, you will lead our workforce programs, guiding a passionate team to deliver services that help participants build skills, secure jobs, and thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing workforce readiness and employment support initiatives

• Coaching and developing staff to maximize impact
• Building strong partnerships with employers and community organizations
• Ensuring programs align with TASK’s mission and deliver measurable outcomes
• Driving innovation in transitional job pathways and workforce strategies

Make a difference by helping people transform their lives through meaningful work and opportunity.

What We’re Looking For:

We need a passionate, mission-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to helping individuals overcome barriers to employment.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills to build trust and motivate participants
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Deep understanding of the challenges faced by underserved populations
• Bilingual (Spanish) fluency is a plus and highly valued
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with active listening skills to ensure client success
• Tech-savvy: proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, virtual platforms, and smartphone apps
• Experience using CRM systems (such as Apricot) to document and track client progress

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience in workforce development, vocational training, or job placement services
• Familiarity with labor market trends and strategies to connect clients with meaningful employment

TASK offers a generous health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, and life insurance; paid time-off benefits, and 401k retirement plan.

Spanish fluency a plus