Leadership Programs & Events Manager

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is the premier business and civic organization dedicated to growing the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the Cincinnati region. To achieve its vision that Cincinnati is a growing, thriving region where everyone belongs, the Chamber seeks to grow our economy, grow our population, and grow our cultural vibrancy -- with the foundation of a strong business community -- to foster a welcoming environment for all. The Chamber’s membership offerings, signature leadership programs, government and regional advocacy efforts, community events such as BLINK and Oktoberfest as well as key partnerships with organizations like Cincinnati Experience, Cincinnati Compass, Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator, and the Workforce Innovation Center lead the way in making that vision a reality. For more information, visit cincinnatichamber.com. The Leadership Programs & Events Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of a portfolio of Leadership Center programs, including Hello Cincy Socials, Cincy Next, and Cincy Lead: Next Gen. These programs welcome and connect new residents to the region, develop emerging leaders, expand professional networks, and strengthen civic engagement throughout Greater Cincinnati. The manager is accountable for delivering exceptional participant experiences, achieving program goals, and advancing the Leadership Center’s mission to: Develop leaders Widen professional networks Deepen connections to the Cincinnati region This is a highly collaborative, externally focused role requiring strong relationship-building skills, cross-functional teamwork, and a commitment to representing both the Leadership Center and the Cincinnati Chamber with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Program Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience in program management, with a focus on participant recruitment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

Builds authentic relationships and enjoys connecting people, organizations, and ideas.
Is highly organized and manages multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
Thinks strategically while executing with excellence.
Demonstrates initiative, creativity, curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and embraces shared accountability.
Represents the Cincinnati Chamber and Leadership Center with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, marketing, recruitment, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of an assigned portfolio of Leadership Center programs.
Develop annual program plans, timelines, budgets, communications, curriculum and operational strategies that support participation, engagement, revenue, and organizational goals.
Manage the complete participant experience, including recruitment, applications, class selection, registration, invoicing, communications, program delivery, and post-program engagement.
Coordinate all aspects of program execution, including venues, facilitators, speakers, experiential learning, catering, tours, materials, vendors, volunteers, and onsite logistics.
Design, develop, and continuously improve curriculum, participant resources, and learning experiences based on participant feedback, leadership trends, and organizational priorities.
Monitor program budgets, sponsorship fulfillment, revenue, expenses, participant evaluations, and performance metrics to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, facilitators, sponsors, community organizations, venues, and regional leaders to strengthen programs and expand participant engagement.
Represent the Leadership Center throughout the community by promoting programs, meeting with prospective participants and employers, and identifying opportunities to increase participation and regional impact.
Advance the Cincinnati Chamber's commitment to diversity and inclusion by intentionally recruiting participants who reflect a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, industries, and perspectives.
Stay informed on leadership development trends and recommend innovative ideas that strengthen the Leadership Center's portfolio of programs.
Partner with the Leadership Center Director to evaluate program outcomes, identify opportunities for innovation, and implement continuous improvements.
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to increase program awareness, enrollment, participant engagement, and storytelling.
Support C-Change, Leadership Center alumni initiatives, and other Leadership Center and Chamber priorities as assigned.
Maintain accurate participant records, budgets, evaluations, and performance metrics to support organizational planning and decision-making.
Work collaboratively across the Chamber to ensure alignment, seamless execution, and an exceptional customer experience.
Serve as an engaged member of both the Leadership Center and Cincinnati Chamber teams, contributing to a culture of collaboration, shared accountability, and organizational success.
Represent the Chamber at events, meetings, and community initiatives while supporting organizational priorities beyond assigned programs.