Urban Initiatives
The Lead Director of Workforce Development will launch and grow Urban Initiatives' youth workforce development strategy, overseeing the UI Coaches Lab program, coordinating employer partnerships, and delivering high‑quality learning experiences for youth ages 14‑24. This hands‑on role blends strategic planning with direct execution, including staff supervision, curriculum delivery, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2003
Urban Initiatives is a Chicago-based nonprofit that uses the power of sport and play to empower youth to achieve academic success, develop social-emotional skills, and build social capital. It delivers school- and community-based sports and play programs that combine coaching, mentoring, and structured activity to support learning, teamwork, and leadership. Urban Initiatives partners with schools, families, and community organizations to create safe, development-focused opportunities for young people. The organization’s work aims to close opportunity gaps and strengthen Chicago neighborhoods by investing in youth development through athletics and play.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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