Workforce Program Manager

Maine Tasting Center; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Primary Care Association (MPCA) is seeking a Workforce Program Manager to support statewide initiatives strengthening recruitment, retention, and career pathways across Maine’s community health centers. The role coordinates workforce programs, outreach, and professional development with CHCs, education partners, and providers in a hybrid working model.

The position reports to the Director of Workforce Initiatives and partners with MPCA’s Workforce team to manage grant-funded activities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, public health, healthcare administration, education, or related field.
• Two to four years of relevant experience in workforce development or related fields.
• Experience coordinating programs, training initiatives, or grant-funded projects.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with employers, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience developing presentations, materials, or workforce communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Knowledge of FQHCs or healthcare workforce initiatives preferred.
• Commitment to MPCA’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce development programs and training activities with CHCs to identify needs, recruit participants, and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with training providers, educational institutions, and workforce partners to support training opportunities and career development.
• Organize and facilitate webinars, trainings, presentations, peer learning sessions, and other professional development activities.
• Develop and distribute workforce communications, including a bi-monthly Workforce Digest and program updates.
• Provide technical assistance to community health centers on recruitment, retention, training, and professional development practices.
• Develop and maintain outreach materials and MPCA’s recruitment webpage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in workforce development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based platforms

Video conferencing tools

Data management systems

Job description

Workforce Program Manager

Reports to: Director of Workforce Initiatives

Starting salary for this position is $65,000 firm

• Salary range: $65,000 - $95,000

(This is a hybrid position that combines remote work with monthly in-person meetings in the Augusta area, travel to community health centers throughout Maine, and attendance at career fairs, outreach events, and other meetings as needed.)

The Workforce Program Manager supports statewide initiatives to strengthen recruitment, retention, and career pathways within Maine’s community health centers (CHCs). Working with health centers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, training providers, and community partners, this role coordinates activities that expand awareness of CHC careers and support workforce development across the state. The position coordinates workforce programs and outreach, facilitates peer learning and professional development opportunities, and engages CHCs through training, presentations, and other member activities. In collaboration with the Director of Workforce Initiatives and MPCA’s Workforce team, the Program Manager supports grant-funded initiatives, provides technical assistance to health centers, manages day-to-day project activities, tracks outcomes, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts that address the evolving needs of Maine’s community health workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Training, Workforce Engagement & Member Support

• Coordinate workforce development programs and training activities, working with community health centers to identify needs, recruit participants, manage enrollment, and monitor participation and progress.
• Coordinate with training providers, educational institutions, and workforce partners to support training opportunities and career development.
• Organize and facilitate webinars, trainings, presentations, peer learning sessions, and other professional development and member engagement activities.
• Develop and distribute workforce communications, including a bi-monthly Workforce Digest, program updates, and member resources.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and resources to community health centers on recruitment, retention, training, and professional development practices.

Workforce Outreach & Career Pathways

• Develop and implement outreach activities that promote community health center careers, training opportunities, and career pathways to students, job seekers, and community audiences.
• Represent MPCA and Maine’s community health centers at school visits, workforce events, conferences, and other community outreach activities.
• Coordinate outreach activities with schools, colleges, workforce development organizations, training providers, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain presentations, outreach materials, MPCA’s recruitment webpage, and other resources that highlight CHC careers and support health centers’ recruitment efforts and employer visibility.

Grant & Program Management

• Support the implementation of workforce initiatives in alignment with grant objectives, including program activities, health center site visits, partner engagement, communications, and reporting.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with participating health centers and external partners, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and follow-up.
• Track program activities, participation, and outcomes to support grant reporting, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Contribute to grant reports, evaluation activities, quality improvement efforts, and the development of new workforce opportunities.

Workforce Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with the Director of Workforce Initiatives and MPCA’s Workforce team to identify emerging workforce needs, challenges, and opportunities across Maine’s community health centers.
• Gather input from health centers and partners to identify promising practices, assess program needs, and recommend improvements to workforce initiatives.
• Support the implementation and refinement of workforce strategies that strengthen recruitment, retention, and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, public health, healthcare administration, education, human services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two to four years of relevant experience in workforce development, healthcare, education and training, program coordination, or community-based initiatives preferred.
• Experience coordinating programs, training initiatives, career pathway activities, or grant-funded projects, including participant recruitment, scheduling, communications, and progress tracking.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with employers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, training providers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, facilitate meetings, and engage diverse audiences.
• Experience developing presentations, educational materials, or workforce communications and facilitating learning or professional development activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms, virtual meeting tools, data management systems, and online communication tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment.
• Knowledge of or experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), primary care organizations, or healthcare workforce initiatives preferred.
• Commitment to advancing MPCA’s mission, vision, and goals.

MPCA offers a highly competitive salary based on the experience and skills of employees. Additionally, MPCA provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, 403b match, ancillary benefits, and generous paid time off benefits.