Program Manager – Employer Engagement & Training

National Safety Council

Program Manager leading Employer Engagement & Training in Ohio for traffic safety program. Focused on partnerships and delivering impactful trainings in a remote environment.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Coordinate training logistics, materials, and participant communication to ensure successful delivery
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
Monitor progress toward program targets and adjust approach as needed to stay on track
Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, trainings, and program activities
Provide timely and accurate program input to support performance tracking and required reporting
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
Travel throughout the state of Ohio (and occasionally out of state) to support trainings, events, and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
Proven experience building and maintaining external stakeholders, such as employers, community partners, or clients
Track record of proactively driving outreach or engagement
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate and adapt messaging in real time
Ability to independently plan and prioritize work in a remote environment with limited day-to-day direction
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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

trainingoutreachcommunity engagementsafety programspresentation skillsfacilitationprogram managementperformance trackinggrant compliance

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityindependent planningpersistencefollow-throughengagement