Program Manager - Our Driving Concern

Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.

We are currently looking for a Program Manager - Our Driving Concern to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

The Program Manager leads the Our Driving Concern (ODC) employer traffic safety program, a grant‑funded initiative in West Virginia. Our mission is to promote safe driving through employer education by building a culture of safety. This role facilitates education and outreach efforts to community stakeholders and employers, including conducting presentations and distributing resources to support our mission in traffic safety. The Program Manager ensures compliance with state grant requirements by overseeing monthly claims and budget monitoring.

The position requires strong presenting and training skills, comfort with education and outreach, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, remote team environment.

• Manage all phases of project planning and execution, including defining objectives, developing timelines and milestones, assigning and overseeing tasks, and monitoring progress to ensure successful delivery of grant‑funded activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver traffic safety trainings, workshops, and webinars for employers, employees, and community partners, including managing logistics, materials, communication, participant tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret program data to support reporting, evaluation of outcomes, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Develop, edit, and maintain program materials, communications, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as liaison with employers, trainers, state highway safety partners, and NSC shared services to ensure smooth program delivery. Assist with subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain flexibility to support additional states and program needs as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience with grants, financials, safety promotion, community education, and/or training. In lieu of education, at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial details and reconcile data across multiple sources.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a remote team.
• Experience with government or grant‑funded programs preferred.
• Up to 40% travel
• This is a remote position within the state of West Virginia.
• Salary for this role is $60,000 to $64,000

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training

Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step. It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals.

After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way!

NSC is a Recovery-Friendly Workplace. We support individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder by fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and support. We provide access to confidential resources, reasonable accommodations, and a work environment that values your journey and contributions.

NSC is an equal opportunity employer.