Skills Training Manager

Job overview

The Skills Training Manager role is onsite in Baltimore, MD, with up to 25% travel and a personal vehicle required. Compensation is $70,493–$88,117 per year. The role leads Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake workforce development programs, helping participants gain skills, credentials, and career opportunities. The manager oversees program operations and a team of approximately 8–10 workforce development professionals, from recruitment through credential attainment and job placement. The role monitors outcomes and compliance, develops staff, coordinates with training and industry partners, and uses labor market needs and participant outcomes to improve programs.

What you'll do

• Lead workforce training program operations
• oversee schedules, cohorts, enrollment, and logistics
• ensure compliance with grants, contracts, funding sources, and policies
• monitor outcomes and maintain participant records
• supervise and develop staff
• establish performance expectations
• coach staff
• liaise with training providers, educational institutions, and industry partners
• research labor market trends
• recommend programs
• collaborate on career pathway and reentry programming
• assist with budgets and resource allocation
• monitor revenues and expenses
• prepare performance reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

skills training manager

workforce development

career pathways

adult education

training programs

credential attainment

job placement

staff supervision

baltimore md

$70,493-$88,117/year

up to 25% travel

goodwill industries of the chesapeake

grant compliance

participant outcomes

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, leadership role with growth opportunities, and collaborative workforce development team.

Why this role

Leads a team of approximately 8–10 workforce development professionals and includes up to 25% local and regional travel throughout Goodwill’s service area. The organization describes the work as mission-driven with measurable community impact.

About the employer

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.