SkillsUSA Rhode - State Director Position

Skills

USA Rhode Island - State Director Position

Title Skills

USA Rhode Island - State Director Position

Location Remote

Description:

He Met, founded by the non‑profit Big Picture Learning, began in 1996 as a groundbreaking new school with a student‑teacher ratio of 16:1, high standards and strong family engagement. With more than 25 years of success, the Met has expanded to a network of six small high schools throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, become responsible citizens and life‑long learners.

Met milestones include internships, individual learning plans, advisories and a breakthrough college transition program.

Skills

USA Rhode Island - State Director Position

Skills

USA Rhode Island, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center, empowers students to become world‑class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. Through career and technical education, skills competitions, and leadership development, Skills

USA prepares Rhode Island's students for successful careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.

Position:
State Director – Skills

USA Rhode Island

Department:
Career and Technical Education

Reports To:

Skills

USA RI Board of Directors and RIDE CTE Team

Employment Status:
Permanent, Full‑time Position

Start Date:

October 2025

Salary Range: $67,000 - 77,000 (commensurate with experience)

Final date to receive applications:
October 13 @ 12:00 PM

Skills

USA Rhode Island is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as State Director. The State Director will provide overall management and coordination of Skills

USA Rhode Island programs, events, and operations. Working closely with the Skills

USA RI Board of Directors and the RIDE Career and Technical Education (CTE) team, the State Director will ensure that all programs align with Skills

USA's mission to empower members to become world‑class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. This position requires strong leadership, exceptional organizational skills, fiscal management expertise, and a commitment to student success and workforce development. The role involves approximately 35% travel to represent Skills

USA RI at state, regional, and national events.

• Governance & Administration:
  Coordinate monthly meetings of the Skills
  
  USA RI Board of Directors, including preparing agendas, minutes, reports, and communications; maintain official records, bylaws, and strategic planning documents; provide quarterly reports and updates to the CTE Board, RIDE, and the RI CTE Directors; ensure organizational compliance with state and national Skills
  
  USA standards.
• Membership & Chapter Development:
  Recruit new members and chapters throughout Rhode Island; manage all state membership records in coordination with the National Skills
  
  USA office; provide timely, responsive support to chapter advisors and members; develop and implement strategies for membership growth and retention.
• Student Leadership Development:
  Oversee the State Officer Team, providing training, guidance, and logistical support; design and implement leadership development activities statewide; mentor student leaders in professional skills and personal development; facilitate opportunities for students to develop workforce‑ready competencies.
• Conferences & Events Management:
  Plan and execute the Fall Leadership Conference and the State Leadership & Skills Conference (SLSC); plan and coordinate the State Competitions Awards Night; manage Rhode Island's delegation to the National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), including logistics, registration, and supervision; ensure all events are fiscally responsible, well‑coordinated, and aligned with Skills
  
  USA standards; oversee competition coordination and judging processes.
• Partnerships & Industry Engagement:
  Cultivate and sustain relationships with industry partners, employers, and community organizations; secure sponsor ships, donations, and scholarships to support Skills
  
  USA RI initiatives; develop and maintain a network of business and industry supporters;…