Fellowship Program Lead - Military Transitions

Hiring Our Heroes; Fort Carson, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrued by service length

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, seeks a Program Manager for the Corporate Fellowship Program in Fort Carson, CO.

This hybrid, full-time role leads a local Fellowship Program site, connecting transitioning service members with civilian employers through hands-on fellowship experiences. You will manage the full lifecycle, develop partnerships, engage military communities, and measure outcomes using CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with the military community preferred.
• Experience in business development, partnership management, account management, or workforce development.
• Experience building and managing a sales or partnership pipeline, including lead generation, qualification, and conversion.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative communication skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage military, employer, and executive audiences.
• Experience using CRM platforms or other data management systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Highly organized with exceptional project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced hybrid environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity while maintaining accuracy.
• Familiarity with workforce development programs, including DoD SkillBridge or military transition initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a local Fellowship Program site while supporting assigned coverage areas.
• Manage the full fellowship lifecycle, from participant recruitment and matching through fellowship completion and employment outcomes.
• Plan and execute cohort programming, including orientations, professional development sessions, networking events, and graduation ceremonies.
• Deliver an exceptional experience for participants, employers, and community partners.
• Recruit new employer partners and strengthen existing relationships.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective host companies using CRM and tracking tools.
• Identify opportunities to expand program participation and increase regional impact.
• Collaborate with employers to understand workforce needs and align fellowship opportunities.
• Build relationships with military installations, workforce development organizations, chambers of commerce, federal agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Hiring Our Heroes at military installations, career fairs, information sessions, and community events.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Independent work

AI tools usage

DoD SkillBridge familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, seeks a Program Manager for the Corporate Fellowship Program in Fort Carson, CO.

This hybrid, full-time role leads a local Fellowship Program site, connecting transitioning service members with civilian employers through hands-on fellowship experiences. You will manage the full lifecycle, develop partnerships, engage military communities, and measure outcomes using CRM systems.