Program Manager - Employer Engagement & Training (OH)

Position Highlights

The Program Manager leads the Our Driving Concern (ODC) employer traffic safety program in Ohio, a grant-funded initiative focused on preventing crashes and saving lives through employer-based education. This role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with employers and community partners, delivering engaging in-person and virtual trainings, and driving program performance aligned with state highway safety priorities. The position is highly external-facing and requires strong presentation and facilitation skills, as well as the ability to confidently engage employers and stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Employer Outreach & Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry groups, and community partners throughout the state, with a strong focus on establishing new connections
• Lead employer recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement to expand program reach
• Proactively identify and pursue new employer engagement opportunities through outreach, partnerships, and events
• Training & Program Delivery
• Plan and deliver in-person and virtual traffic safety trainings, workshops, and presentations
• Facilitate engaging sessions that apply adult learning principles and translate traffic safety concepts into practical workplace behaviors
• Adapt delivery style and content to meet the needs of different audiences and industries
• Cook up training logistics, materials, and participant communication to ensure successful delivery
• Program Performance & Execution
• Take ownership of program growth by consistently building employer participation and working toward defined outreach and training targets
• Plan and manage outreach and training activities to align with program goals and timelines
• Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, trainings, and program activities
• Provide timely and accurate program input to support performance tracking and required reporting
• Program Coordination & Support
• Partner with the Program Coordinator to support grant compliance and reporting processes
• Develop and maintain program materials, communications, and internal resources
• Serve as a liaison with employers, partners, and internal teams to support effective program delivery
• Support coordination with vendors or external partners as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Support program activities across additional states as needed
• Travel throughout the state of Ohio (and occasionally out of state) to support trainings, events, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in training, outreach, community engagement, safety programs, or related fields. In lieu of education, at least 6 years of relevant experience
• Must reside in Ohio or within close proximity for the duration of employment
• Demonstrated ability to lead presentations or facilitate discussions with diverse audiences (in-person and/or virtual)
• Pristine communication skills with the ability to articulate and adapt messaging in real time
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfort working in a role that requires persistence and consistent outreach to build participation
• Comfortable tracking outreach and training activity to monitor progress toward program goals
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Experience with government or grant-funded programs preferred

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Dress for your day