[Hiring] Program Manager @National Safety Council

Role Description 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.
• 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:

• Proactively identifying opportunities.
• Building relationships.
• Consistently driving 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.

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 experience delivering presentations or facilitating adult learning (in-person and/or virtual).
• Experience engaging external stakeholders, such as employers, community partners, or clients.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with government or grant-funded programs preferred.

Requirements

• This is a remote position with 40% travel.

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st 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.

Company Description

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths through leadership, research, education, and advocacy. Apply To This Job