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Metra Commuter Rail · 4 days ago

Veterans and Community Outreach Program Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Metra Commuter Rail is dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and they are seeking a Veteran & Community Outreach Program Manager to lead initiatives connecting veterans and community members to meaningful careers. This role involves building partnerships, creating talent pipelines, and driving outreach efforts to enhance program visibility and engagement.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive program that helps Veterans transition into civilian careers by bridging military skills to agency roles, providing resume assistance, and facilitating placement

Drive participation in engagement, mentorship, and career development initiatives through Metra’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) and integrate Veteran-focused efforts into diversity and inclusion programs

Build and sustain partnerships with veteran organizations, community groups, and government entities to create talent pipelines and increase program visibility

Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to design proactive sourcing strategies and targeted outreach plans and partner with Marketing & Communications to create program materials and a strong social media presence

Evaluate processes and materials for continuous improvement, ensure adherence to program budget, and train recruiters, hiring managers, and external partners on program functions and requirements

Represent Metra at hiring events, chambers of commerce meetings, Veteran service organization gatherings, and other outreach activities to foster program awareness and participation

Promote safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment while performing duties under varying conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet organizational needs

Qualification

Program managementVeteran outreachCommunity engagementRelationship-buildingProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Experience in program management, Veteran outreach, or community engagement

Strong relationship-building skills

Ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge of military-to-civilian career transition strategies

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Company

Metra Commuter Rail

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Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees