Job Title: Director of Workforce & Industry Partnerships
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Reports To: Executive Vice President
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary:
The Director of Workforce & Industry Partnerships leads regional workforce initiatives supporting Brownsville’s rapidly growing sectors, including AI-driven shipbuilding, SpaceX and aerospace, LNG, and advanced manufacturing. The Director strengthens employer relationships, develops talent pipelines, and coordinates regional workforce training partnerships to ensure the Greater Brownsville region maintains a skilled and future ready workforce.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead workforce strategies aligned with employer needs in aerospace, shipbuilding, LNG, robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry leaders such as SpaceX, shipyards, LNG operators, and major manufacturers.
• Collaborate closely with UTRGV, Texas Southmost College, TSTC, and other regional education and technical institutions to align training programs and credentials with industry demands.
• Develop talent pipelines and upskilling/reskilling initiatives focused on engineering, AI/automation, welding, mechatronics, and high skill industrial trades.
• Oversee workforce components within Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) activities and gather actionable employer insights.
• Manage workforce data, labor market trends, and CRM systems to support planning and strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate regional workforce events, sector partnerships, roundtables, and other community or industry engagement activities as assigned.
• Represent the Greater Brownsville EDC at workforce coalitions, manufacturing associations, aerospace/energy forums, and regional/statewide industry convenings.
• Prepare reports, updates, and strategic recommendations for the Executive Vice President and board.

Note:
Responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive and may evolve based on organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Economic Development, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field; master’s preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in workforce development, employer engagement, technical training, or related fields.
• Experience with aerospace, maritime, manufacturing, or energy sector workforce needs.
• Strong relationship building, communication, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, labor market data tools, and workforce analytics.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and education.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: jbriones@greaterbrownsville.com