Program and Operations Lead (Part-Time / Contract)

Build people. Lead operations. Grow impact.

This role blends workforce development and business operations to create meaningful, competitive, and integrated employment opportunities for individuals of all abilities.

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Job Overview
 

The Program and Operations Lead supports workforce development and daily operations at Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats® (AGGDT), focusing on building an inclusive team and maintaining consistent, people-centered workflows.

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AGGDT is a nonprofit social enterprise where people come first and the treats are the vehicle, creating competitive integrated employment (CIE) opportunities with a strong emphasis on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), while fostering a workplace where individuals of all abilities can thrive.

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This part-time role ensures strong team support, smooth operations, and meaningful employment outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities
 

People First Leadership and Workforce Development

• Lead and support team members in a positive, inclusive work environment

• Implement AGGDT’s training model and adapt tasks to support diverse learning needs

• Collaborate with job coaches to ensure appropriate supports are in place

• Support the development and ongoing progress of individualized professional goals for each team member

• Foster a culture rooted in respect, accessibility, and growth

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​Workforce Operations and Coordination

• Support daily operations during production by guiding team flow and ensuring a consistent, supportive work environment

• Coordinate schedules and team support needs to align with production and market demands

• Monitor inventory needs and ensure products are prepared for markets and sales

• Support preparation for market events, including team readiness

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and communicate needs, challenges, and progress

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Qualifications
 

We are looking for someone who is both people-centered and operationally strong.

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• Experience in workforce development, operations, special education, or a related field

• Experience supporting individuals with diverse learning needs (IDD experience preferred)

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to create structure while remaining flexible

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

• Passion for inclusive employment and people-first environments

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Desired Skills
 

• Experience with adaptive curriculum, task analysis, or universal design

• Background in nonprofit, social enterprise, or workforce development programs

• Experience in food production or small business operations