Programs Lead: Workforce Development, Safety & Tech

Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Programs Manager for Workforce Development, Safety, and Technology in Louisiana. The role leads three member-facing portfolios, coordinating committees, awards programs, educator externships, and the TEC Next Conference.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in an industrial setting, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for advancing safety and workforce initiatives within Louisiana's industrial community.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional experience in industrial environments managing complex programs or committees with minimal oversight.
• Experience supporting safety programs, workforce development initiatives, training, operations, maintenance, EHS, HR, or technical committees.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in Louisiana's industrial sector and regional safety/workforce/technology opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safety, Health, and Security, Workforce Development, and Technology committees and subcommittees with agenda development and meeting facilitation.
• Manage annual cycles of Safety Excellence Awards and Workforce Development Awards; oversee nominations, judging workflows, and schedules.
• Oversee Educator Externship Program from application to onboarding, coordinating with members and partners on logistics.
• Lead TEC Next Conference planning, speaker coordination, sponsor relations, marketing support, logistics, and onsite execution.
• Track program timelines and prepare leadership/board presentations; compile outcomes and participant feedback.
• Coordinate with staff on cross-functional initiatives and events; contribute to other organizational priorities.

Skills

Program management

Committee operations

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Event management software

Database software

Survey tools

Job description

Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Programs Manager for Workforce Development, Safety, and Technology in Louisiana. The role leads three member-facing portfolios, coordinating committees, awards programs, educator externships, and the TEC Next Conference.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in an industrial setting, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for advancing safety and workforce initiatives within Louisiana's industrial community.