Program Manager Safety, Training, and Workforce Development

Program Manager Safety, Training, and Workforce Development

The Program Manager supports the Safety, Training, and Workforce Development department by coordinating and standardizing program operations, managing learning and compliance systems, and ensuring efficient, consistent processes across all safety, training, and workforce development functions. This role provides centralized logistical, administrative, and data management support to improve the accuracy, accessibility, and quality of services provided to member cooperatives.

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Develops, maintains, and improves standardized processes, tools, and documentation to ensure consistent and efficient delivery of departmental programs.
• Coordinates workflows across safety, training, workforce development, and member-support initiatives to ensure aligned timelines, communication practices, and operational consistency.
• Maintains comprehensive departmental records, including safety, training, credentialing, and regulatory documentation, ensuring accuracy and standardized recordkeeping practices.
• Manages the Learning Management System (LMS); ensures accurate data entry, system functionality, and effective cooperative user support.
• Maintains databases for safety programs, training records, REAP, and credentialing; ensures data integrity and timely production of internal and member reports.
• Supports cooperative compliance efforts by preparing and providing documentation required for audits, certifications, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinates logistics for department training programs, meetings, workshops, and related events, including scheduling, trainer coordination, registration management, communications, and post-event documentation.
• Creates and distributes standardized itineraries, agendas, and program materials, and ensures timely posting of information to the department’s web pages and communication channels.
• Provides coordination support for safety-related programs, including RESAP, random drug and alcohol testing, and emergency planning.
• Serves as a liaison to national and statewide partners to integrate updates, maintain program alignment, and support cooperative participation.
• Supports emergency management response processes by maintaining accurate cooperative contact plans and assisting with mutual-aid coordination under established protocols.
• Supports administration of workforce development programs, including REAP and related academic partnerships.
• Maintains credentialing and continuing education records for Board and staff programs and coordinates scheduling with external trainers and facilitators.
• Provides administrative support for the Operations & Engineering Professional Section, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, materials management, and follow-up tracking.
• Serves as a consistent point of contact for member cooperatives, ensuring timely and accurate communication across all program areas.
• Manages routine financial processes for assigned programs, including invoices, payments, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and develops tools, templates, or processes to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Builds and maintains strong cross-departmental partnerships to support seamless coordination of collaborative projects and initiatives.

Attends trainings, conferences, and professional development activities to remain current on industry standards and maintain certifications.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an equivalent of the following education and/or experience.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in program coordination, project management, administrative operations, or a related field.
• Experience in utilities, safety…