Director, Workforce Strategy & Development

The converging demographic trends of an aging population, policy changes requiring increased staffing hours, and the challenges of recruiting and retaining quality staff have created a workforce crisis in this sector. The staffing shortages impact all frontline, clinical and managerial positions employed in the continuum of aging services and senior living.

LeadingAge, a national association of not-for-profit aging services providers headquartered in Washington, DC, identified workforce development and growth as a strategic priority in 2019; this focus has intensified since the pandemic disproportionately affected the sector’s ability to recruit and retain staff across all settings. In response to this crisis, LeadingAge is seeking to hire a Director of Workforce Strategy and Development to lead strategic efforts in this arena. Working across thousands of LeadingAge members, our state affiliates, the Moving Forward Coalition, and colleagues from LeadingAge’s research, policy, education and communication departments, this position is responsible for facilitating the coordination of  our efforts to improve the recruitment, retention, work experiences, and sustainability of a diverse, quality aging services caregiving workforce. 

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this D.C. based position is ($112,484-$118,404) based on a full-time, 37.5-hour work week for this exempt position. Salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by LeadingAge, which may include, but are not limited to, background and experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, certifications and licensures, internal equity, geographic location and other organizational needs. Salaries for candidates hired outside of the DMV will have salary adjusted using Economic Research Institute’s, Geographic Tool Assessor. 

For full-time positions, we offer: 

•    Flexible Vacation after successful completion of the introductory period; 15 hours of Volunteer Time; 22.5 hours of Personal Time

•    Accrue 12 days of sick leave per year, to maximum of 60 days or 450 hours.

•    The full health & wellness benefits package includes medical, dental, short- and long-term disability and life insurance with generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums. Employer paid short- and long-term disability life & AD &D and long-term care. 

•    Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)

•    11-paid holidays

•    Opportunity to join our 403(b) savings & retirement plan upon hire by making voluntary contributions. After you have successfully completed one year of service, LeadingAge will match up to 3% of your own per pay period contribution. And LeadingAge will contribute an additional 4% of your semi-monthly gross salary each pay period as a basic employer contribution.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse work force.  We seek talented, dedicated professionals who have a genuine interest in helping us fulfill our promise to: Inspire.  Serve.  Advocate.