Center on Rural Innovation · 21 hours ago
Tech Workforce Program Manager
Helena, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yrThe Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) is a social enterprise focused on driving economic prosperity in rural America through tech job creation. The Tech Workforce Program Manager will support the implementation of technology workforce and skilling initiatives, manage program operations, and ensure successful delivery of tech and AI skilling programs.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Implements CORI’s tech and AI workforce programs to ensure a high-quality learning experience and measurable Learner and Leader success
Coordinate day-to-day logistics for workforce programs, including scheduling, communications, materials, and event support
Facilitate virtual and in-person sessions to engage learners and community partners
Provide learner support through regular check-ins, progress tracking, and resource referrals
Assist with adaptation and deployment of curriculum materials, workshops, and career readiness sessions
Track learner participation, attendance, and completion metrics across multiple cohorts
Supports relationships among employers, training providers, and community organizations to strengthen rural workforce ecosystems
Communicate regularly with partners to coordinate program implementation and gather feedback and ensure quality execution and that program components run smoothly
Support employer engagement efforts that connect learners to work-based learning, internships, and employment opportunities
Assist in identifying and onboarding local delivery partners and training providers
Collaborate with community leaders to promote programs and recruit diverse learners
Represent CORI at regional and national events, forums, and partner convenings to advance rural workforce goals
Ensures continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration through strong data management and cross-team coordination
Collect and maintain accurate program data for dashboards, evaluation, and funder reporting and supports compliance with deliverables
Support documentation of program outcomes and preparation of impact stories, and case studies
Analyze learner and partner feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and inform program iteration
Document program outcomes, lessons learned, and promising practices for internal and external sharing
Coordinate with other CORI teams to align workforce programs with broader community strategies and innovation initiatives
Support integration of AI tools and approaches into workforce delivery and reporting systems
Contribute insights from field experience to strengthen organizational learning and best practices
Assist Project Manager with budget tracking, resource allocation, and compliance with grant deliverables
Coordinate logistics for site visits, workshops, and regional events
Qualification
Required
Program coordination and implementation support
Facilitation and community engagement
Learner support and participant communication
Project and deliverables tracking
Data collection, reporting, and documentation
Relationship management and collaboration with partners
Inclusive workforce development and digital skills literacy
Passion for rural economic development and inclusive innovation
Empathetic, service-oriented relationship-builder
Strong communicator with attention to detail and follow-through
Adaptable problem solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Preferred
Familiarity with AI tools or willingness to learn and apply them in program contexts
Benefits
Annual professional development allowance
Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
5% employer matched 401k after 90 days
Home office set-up allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Fifteen days accrued PTO, plus eight floating holidays
Company
Center on Rural Innovation
The Center on Rural Innovation uses progressive public, private, and philanthropic partnerships and strategies.
Founded in 2017
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.86MKey Investors
Siegel Family EndowmentDelta Regional Authority"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2025-07-29Grant
2025-07-10Grant· $0.3M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.26M
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