Man-Tra-Con Corporation is seeking candidates to fill the following position:
Job Title: Training & Outreach Manager (CEJA-071525-01)
Location: Carbondale, Illinois
Salary: $60,040 per year
Employment: Position contingent upon grant funding

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Training & Outreach Manager leads training delivery, coordination, and community outreach initiatives across a 19-county area to connect job seekers with clean energy training opportunities and career pathways. This role serves as a key liaison between training providers, employers, and community partners while building sustainable recruitment and placement strategies.
As a Man-Tra-Con Corporation position, the Training & Outreach Manager plays a vital role in expanding clean energy workforce opportunities throughout Southern Illinois through strategic program management and community engagement. The position makes a meaningful difference by developing partnerships and coordinating services that connect job seekers with training programs and career opportunities in the growing clean energy sector.
Expected hours: 35 hours per week
Benefits: Benefits include paid time off, 401K, health, dental and vision insurance.

EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, communications, or related field with experience in program management, community outreach, or supervisory/leadership roles; OR equivalent combination of education and experience

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must also demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation and public speaking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), database management systems, and reporting tools
• Project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple training programs and outreach initiatives simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse audiences, employers, and community partners
• Ability to handle personally identifiable information according to federal, state, and local policy, and maintain strict confidentiality
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities for program development and marketing initiatives
• Ability to work independently and manage complex schedules across multiple locations
• Ability to travel throughout the 19-county service area and represent the organization professionally
• Flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend hours for community events and presentations
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Background screening may be required

Basic Skills

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Licenses and certifications
Valid driver’s license and proper vehicle insurance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Training & Outreach Manager is expected to:

• Lead training coordination, manage schedules and logistics, oversee supply procurement, ensure curriculum alignment with Clean Jobs standards, and facilitate participant transitions through all program phases
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies, lead presentations at community events and informational sessions, build partnerships with community organizations, and coordinate marketing efforts to expand program awareness and attract participants
• Cultivate employer partnerships for job placement, coordinate work-based learning opportunities, connect graduates with hiring opportunities, and gather employer feedback on training effectiveness
• Track outreach activities and training metrics, monitor participant progression, and compile attendance and completion data from training providers