Assistant Director of Employment and Economic Mobility

Title/Position:	Assistant Director of Employment and Economic Mobility
Location:	Roxbury, MA
Reports to:	Executive Director of Family Partnerships
Supervises:	Employment Coaching Specialists
Status, FLSA:	Full-Time, Exempt
Position Grade:	Assistant Director/Director
Starting Salary:	$86,000 - 92,000
Date Written:	April 2026

Our Mission

Horizons for Homeless Children is a Boston-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of families and young children experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Massachusetts. Through a two-generation model, we help families succeed by providing high-quality early education and opportunities for play to children and trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based services to families and caregivers. Our advocacy efforts extend our impact and advance our vision of ending homelessness among families with young children.

Horizons’ Family Partnerships Program partners with other community-based organizations to provide a wide range of learning and support opportunities for families. As a leader in efforts to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness, Horizons is committed to continuous data-informed learning that strengthens practice.

Summary of Position

The Assistant Director of Employment and Economic Mobility provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for workforce development initiatives within the Family Partnerships Program (FPP). This role is responsible for advancing employment and economic mobility outcomes for parents by overseeing employment coaching services, strengthening employer and training partnerships, and ensuring high-quality, data-driven programming.

The Assistant Director supervises Employment Coaching staff, supports program development and implementation, and collaborates across teams to ensure families achieve sustainable employment and long-term economic stability.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership and oversight of employment, education and, training and economic mobility services within FPP

• Design, implement, and continuously improve employment coaching models aligned with Horizons’ two-generation approach

• Ensure programming is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in strength-based practices

• Monitor program performance and use data to inform strategy, planning, and continuous improvement

• In partnership with the Executive Director, support budgeting, grant implementation, and reporting for employment and economic mobility initiatives

• Partner with senior leadership and development staff on funding proposals and reports

• Represent Horizons in workforce development and coalitions and stay informed on labor market trends and policy changes

Coaching & Family Support

• Oversee or conduct comprehensive skills, interest, and needs assessments

• Support development of individualized employment and economic mobility plans

• Provide advanced coaching and guidance to parents navigating career pathways

• Assist families in overcoming barriers to employment and accessing sustainable opportunities

• Ensure high-quality job navigation and career coaching services

Employer & Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, training providers, and higher education institutions

• Develop employment pipelines aligned with labor market demand and parent goals

• Identify innovative opportunities for parent exposure to career pathways

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate services and reduce duplication

Staff Supervision & Capacity Building

• Supervise Employment Coaching Specialists

• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development to staff

• Conduct case consultations and support staff in addressing complex challenges

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and equity-centered team culture

Workshops & Group Facilitation

• Oversee development and delivery of workshops on job readiness, career exploration, and digital literacy

• Ensure content is engaging, accessible, and responsive to family needs

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate documentation of services and outcomes in database systems (e.g., Quickbase)

• Analyze program data to track impact and inform decision-making

• Maintain compliance with organizational and funder requirements

• Support grant reporting and identify funding opportunities in collaboration with Development

• Assist with budget oversight and financial planning

Starting salary range, compensation, and benefits

$86,000-$92,000 is the starting salary range for this Assistant Director role. Your starting salary will fall within that range depending on your competencies, experience, and skill set.

Your total compensation package includes the following benefits:

Health coverage options designed to be as comprehensive and affordable for you as possible, with Horizons covering between 70-75% of premiums (a value that ranges from an additional $10,000 –30,000 per year based on your enrollment choices).

While you have a choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage, most employees pay $117.77 for individual, $235.54 for 2-person, or $370.44 for family coverage per biweekly paycheck and never pay more than $300 for individual or $600 for 2-person/family toward deductibles.

Visit The Benefits of Working at Horizons for more details on the rest of our benefits package

Workspace

This is a 40-hour-a-week, full-time position. The work you will perform is somewhat active, taking place at a desk in a cubicle in an office setting working alongside others.

You can expect to work onsite 4 days in the office and 1 day, work from home. There will be occasional evening or weekend events with advanced planning and notice. There is a large staff room with indoor and outdoor space for breaks as well as a designated quiet room. Our beautiful office space is located at the Edgerley Family Horizons Center at 1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA.

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local and company policy concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, Background record check and health and safety training.

Wellbeing and Belonging

An equitable world has always been at the center of Horizons’ mission, but in the last several years we’ve recommitted to the role Horizons plays in rectifying some of the problems we see and wish to address. Visit our Commitment to Workforce DEI page to learn more about what that looks like at Horizons for Homeless Children.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

For more information about Horizons, please visit horizonschildren.org.