*Who is Easterseals Redwood? * Here at Easterseals Redwood, we believe that uniqueness is power. We change the way the world views and defines disability by making profound and positive differences in people's lives every day. In Greater Cincinnati, we do this with a focus on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce and community. We break down barriers for people with disabilities, veterans, and people with economic disadvantages. Easterseals Redwood is an engine for opportunity. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive human services providers in the region.  *Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage * *Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Vice President of Economic Empowerment: *

• Competitive Salary 
• PTO and Extended Illness Time 
• Health Insurance options 
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match 
• Dental and Vision Insurance options 
• Disability Insurance options  
• Education and Professional Development Assistance 
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus) 
• Employee Assistance Plan 
• 10 Paid holidays 
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Employee Committees: Culture and Engagement, Young Professionals, Veterans Resource Group
• Opportunities for advancement, inclusive environment, supportive senior leadership team! 

*About being a VP of Economic Empowerment at Easterseals Redwood:  * As a key member of the Easterseals Redwood team, the VP of Economic Empowerment leads programmatic strategy and execution designed to build equitable economic opportunities that enable individuals in our community with disabilities and/or economic disadvantages to thrive. We do this work by providing innovative, equity-centered opportunities for individuals to build a career pathway with transferable skills and meaningful employment aligned to their goals, with an emphasis on in-demand industries. The VP of Economic Empowerment is a member of the senior leadership team who sees the interconnectedness of our strategy of equity, access and inclusion for all across multiple demographic groups. Responsible for a $7MM budget, this role brings a strategic "act like an owner" mindset by ensuring executional excellence in program design/delivery and community partnership as well as outstanding fiscal stewardship and superb people management. The VP of Economic Empowerment is active in identifying and tracking emerging trends that create new opportunities for the development and delivery of programs and services that enhance the ability of Easterseals Redwood to fulfill its mission.  *Essential and Primary Responsibilities: *

Provide leadership, set expectations and monitor outcomes of Economic Empowerment program portfolio to maximize programming and partnership strategies, financial resources and community relationships to ensure individuals achieve their full potential. 

Coordinate and implement strategic plans for new and existing programs and provide ongoing evaluation of their effectiveness. 

Partner with executive leadership to ensure integration and alignment of program plans with the overall agency strategy and vision of CEO and Board of Directors 

Set budget expectations and performance targets and monitor and ensure targets are met 

Analyze data, identify and share trends and elevate concerns 

Collaborate with the advancement team and program management to identify, develop and nurture potential funders and donors. 

Respond to changes in economic and market conditions that impact our communities 

Provide insight and feedback into policy issues 

Identify and pursue areas of oppo