Indiana Electric Cooperatives · 3 weeks ago
Program Manager Safety, Training, and Workforce Development
Carmel, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expIndiana Electric Cooperatives is seeking a Program Manager to support their Safety, Training, and Workforce Development department. This role involves coordinating and standardizing program operations, managing learning and compliance systems, and providing logistical and administrative support to enhance service quality for member cooperatives.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNon Profit
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Three (3) or more years of experience in program coordination, project management, administrative operations, or a related field
Valid driver's license required
Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs
Proficiency with information systems, databases, learning management platforms, spreadsheets, and standard office software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support diverse stakeholders and communicate information clearly to groups
Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and maintain accurate and compliant documentation across programs
Strong judgment, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to interpret policies and navigate ambiguity
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and maintain confidentiality
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented office environment on a flexible work schedule
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; must frequently take action based on interpretation of policies
Ability to sit and stand for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday within or between departments or facilities
Strong sensory skills, such as good hearing, dexterity, feeling, and good eyesight, including the use of color perception and peripheral vision
Ability to interact frequently with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
Ability to speak clearly
Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
Travel required approximately 20 to 25 percent of the time; overnight travel may be required
Preferred
Experience in utilities, safety programs, training administration, or workforce development preferred
Company
Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Indiana Electric Cooperatives is a distributor of electricity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Cassady
Chief Executive Officer
Ann Mears
Youth and Partnership Development Manager
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