Program Manager - Employer Engagement & Training (OH)

National Safety Council•Columbus, OH

13d•$54,000 - $68,000•Remote

About The Position

The National Safety Council is seeking a Program Manager, Employer Engagement & Training to support the growth and delivery of our Our Driving Concern (ODC) traffic safety program in Ohio. This is a highly external-facing, relationship-driven role focused on building partnerships with employers and delivering engaging, impactful training sessions. You will serve as a key representative of the program—leading conversations, facilitating trainings, and helping organizations adopt safer driving practices. Success in this role requires confidence in presenting to diverse audiences, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to independently drive outreach and engagement in a remote environment. Applicants must reside in or within close proximity to Ohio. 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. Success in this role is driven by the ability to proactively identify opportunities, build relationships, and consistently drive outreach and training activity to achieve program goals. The Program Manager works in close coordination with a Program Coordinator, who supports grant administration and compliance processes, while the Program Manager provides the programmatic input and execution needed to meet performance goals. This role requires the ability to balance outreach, training delivery, and performance tracking in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with government or grant-funded programs preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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