Program Manager, Workforce Development

Browning the Green Space; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work and flexible schedule

Access to CIC Boston coworking desk

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Unlimited paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Browning the Green Space seeks a Program Manager to coordinate and deliver workforce development programs, focusing on career pathways, internships, and employer engagement. The role requires strong organization, stakeholder communication, and data-driven program delivery within a small, mission-driven nonprofit.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, Workforce Development, you will translate strategy into structured activities, manage timelines, and collaborate across teams to advance equity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, program management, workforce development, education, career services, nonprofit programs, or a related field.
• Experience in workforce development, career pathways, internships, apprenticeships, employer engagement, education and training, talent pipelines, or economic mobility strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute assigned programs with a primary focus on Workforce Development.
• Translate program plans into timelines, tasks, calendars, communications, participant activities, partner deliverables, and other implementation needs.
• Manage day-to-day program logistics and ensure milestones, deadlines, and grant or contract deliverables remain on track.
• Coordinate workshops, trainings, cohort activities, and employer events, including materials, registration, communications, logistics, and follow‑up.
• Build positive relationships with participants, providing guidance, resources, and connections throughout their program experience.

Skills

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organization

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Airtable

Monday.com

Dashboards

Job description

About Us

Browning the Green Space (BGS) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to accelerate an equitable clean energy transition by developing diverse talent, empowering BIPOC-led clean energy businesses, and shaping policies and systems that reduce structural barriers. Through trusted relationships, a unique cross‑sector network, and deep clean energy expertise, BGS serves as a bridge among communities, employers, entrepreneurs, funders, policymakers, and innovators so that clean energy growth creates meaningful economic opportunity for communities historically excludedfrom the sector.

BGS works through an integrated model spanning workforce development, business acceleration, and policy and systems change. Its work includes career pathways and employer engagement, support for BIPOC‑led clean energy businesses, coalition building, strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and ecosystem convening.

About the Role

The Program Manager, Workforce Development is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and day‑to‑day management of BGS programs, with an initial and primary concentration in Workforce Development. Reporting to the Director of Programs, Workforce Development, this role helps translate program strategy into well‑organized, high‑quality participant and partner experiences and ensures that program activities, timelines, communications, data, and deliverables stay on track.

The Program Manager will primarily support BGS’s workforce development portfolio, including career pathway, internship, apprenticeship, job placement, mentorship, employer engagement, training, and related clean energy workforce initiatives. While Workforce Development is the primary concentration of the role, the Program Manager also serves as a broader program resource to BGS and may support the coordination and implementation of other programs, initiatives, and cross‑functional projects based on organizational priorities and capacity. As BGS grows and its programmatic work evolves, this may include opportunities to contribute to other areas of the organization.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, relationship‑oriented and hands‑on program professional who enjoys turning plans into action. This person can manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with participants and partners, use systems and data consistently, identify issues early, and

work collaboratively in a small and evolving organization.

Essential Functions

Program Implementation & Coordination

• Coordinate and execute assigned programs and initiatives from planning through completion, with a primary focus on Workforce Development.
• Translate program plans into timelines, tasks, calendars, communications, participant activities, partner deliverables, and other implementation needs.
• Manage day‑to‑day program logistics and follow‑through, ensuring milestones, deadlines, commitments, and grant or contract deliverables remain on track.
• Coordinate virtual and in‑person workshops, trainings, cohort activities, employer events, and other program experiences, including materials, registration, communications, logistics, and follow‑up.
• Identify implementation challenges, participant or partner needs, and opportunities for improvement and elevate recommendations as appropriate.
• Develop and improve program tools, workflows, templates, curriculum, and repeatable practices that strengthen consistency and scalability.

Workforce Development Program Delivery

• Support BGS workforce development programs serving students, job seekers, workers, employers, and other participants in the clean energy economy.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, intake, onboarding, engagement, career‑development activities, internship or job matching, placement support, retention, and follow‑up.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, providing responsive communication, guidance, resources, and connections throughout their program experience.
• Coordinate employer engagement, including outreach, opportunity collection, matching and placement processes, communications, and follow‑up.
• Support mentorship, career‑development workshops, training, peer learning, and other activities designed to strengthen participant readiness and long‑term success.
• Partner with the Director to ensure program implementation reflects participant needs, employer demand, clean‑energy workforce opportunities, and BGS’s mission and equity commitments.

Partnership & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain relationships and regular communication with employers, higher education institutions, training providers, community‑based organizations, public agencies, coalition members, and other program partners.
• Support partner outreach, meetings, presentations, convenings, and collaborative activities that advance program goals.
• Prepare meeting materials, notes, action items, and follow‑up and help ensure commitments are completed.
• Represent BGS professionally in program meetings, workshops, events, and partner interactions.
• Maintain accurate records of program contacts, relationships, commitments, and partnership activity.

Program Data, Outcomes & Reporting

• Maintain timely and accurate program data using systems such as Airtable, Monday.com, surveys, spreadsheets, dashboards, and other tools.
• Track participant engagement, placements, retention, employer activity, program milestones, outputs, and required performance measures.
• Collect participant, employer, and partner feedback and identify themes that can strengthen program design and delivery.
• Prepare program updates, data summaries, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for leadership, funders, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for grant and contract reporting and help ensure required information is complete and submitted on time.
• Document program processes, tools, curriculum, and lessons learned to strengthen institutional knowledge and reduce reliance on individual staff.

Program Administration & Cross‑Functional Support

• Monitor program schedules, budgets, purchasing, vendors/facilitators, contracts, invoices, and related administrative details.
• Coordinate with operations, finance, communications, consultants, and other team members to support successful program delivery.
• Support program communications and outreach by providing accurate content, participant stories, program information, event details, and updates.
• Maintain organized program files, records, templates, contact lists, calendars, and shared resources.
• Provide program management and implementation support across other BGS programs, initiatives, and special projects as organizational priorities require.
• Contribute as a collaborative member of a small team, taking ownership of assigned work while remaining flexible in supporting organization‑wide priorities.

Education, Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, program management, workforce development, education, career services, community‑based programming, nonprofit programs, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or managing programs from planning through execution, including timelines, logistics, stakeholder communication, data tracking, and reporting.
• Experience in workforce development, career pathways, internships, apprenticeships, employer engagement, education and training, talent pipelines, or economic mobility strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with diverse participants, employers, community organizations, educational institutions, public agencies, and other partners.
• Experience working with program data, databases, project‑management systems, surveys, spreadsheets, or dashboards and ability to consistently use organizational technology and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs, solve problems, and adapt as programs and organizational priorities evolve.
• Knowledge of clean energy, climate, racial equity, environmental justice, or related fields preferred; interest in learning the sector and commitment to BGS’s mission are essential.
• Comfort working in a small, entrepreneurial, growing organization that requires both clear ownership and hands‑on execution and collaboration.

Travel

Local and regional travel may be required for meetings, events, Board activities, stakeholder engagement, and other organizational needs, primarily within Massachusetts and the surrounding region.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Browning the Green Space is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BGS provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Perks

• The salary range for this position is based on experience. BGS offers full‑time employees with the following generous benefits package:Remote work and flexible schedule
• Access to coworking desk at CIC Boston
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 100% for employees and 75% for dependents)
• Life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Unlimited paid time off, Federally designated holidays, and four weeks of paid time off during office closures (two weeks at the end of August and two weeks at the end of December)