Manager, Workforce Alignment
About The Position
The Manager, Workforce Alignment develops, implements, and evaluates programs and initiatives that bring together industry, education, and workforce development resources to meet labor market needs in fast-growing, in-demand sectors. The role develops career exploration programs in key regional areas and helps the business community support the education system. Its goal is to support a holistic approach to developing, retaining, and attracting a diverse, qualified regional labor force and contributing to the success and growth of the regional economy. This is a program manager role with responsibility for one direct report. It is local to Northwest Ohio and cannot be performed remotely. The position includes occasional travel to Columbus.
Requirements
- Strong interest in workforce development within the community.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or at least 2–5 years of experience in a related field.
- Self-directed, with excellent planning, organization, and follow-up skills.
- Expert report-writing and computer application skills, including Word and Excel.
- Adaptability to changing work requirements and a desire to work as part of a team.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive, highly confidential information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with or supporting manufacturers or manufacturing-sector workforce initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Oversee related subcommittee work, including setting agendas, facilitating meetings, preparing minutes, following up, and arranging live convenings as needed.
- Conduct research, identify best practices, and recommend innovative programming and solutions to support subcommittee work.
- Steward long-term regional relationships with employers, manufacturers, educators, workforce development organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders to support coordinated workforce solutions, improve workforce pipelines, and advance the Talent Alignment Strategy.
- Build awareness among regional manufacturers and proactively identify employers who may benefit from workforce, education, training, or regional support resources.
- Represent the Chamber on relevant committees and boards.
- Assist with researching, implementing, and reporting on state and federal grant opportunities; ensure accurate data collection and processes that support compliance with state, federal, and private funding mandates.
- Support intake and one-to-one consultation sessions with manufacturers, members, and partners to identify workforce needs, assess appropriate resources, document priorities, and make warm handoffs to relevant programs, services, partners, or next steps.
- Connect employers and partners with workforce, education, and regional assets, helping them navigate training resources, funding opportunities, talent pipeline strategies, regional initiatives, and appropriate points of contact.
- Stay connected with manufacturers, employers, and partners during active engagements by tracking action items, coordinating follow-through, monitoring progress, and communicating updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Publish a quarterly workforce-focused newsletter and other communications as needed.
- Manage workforce development programs offered through the Center for Training & Development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
