Program Manager P12

Agency

Department

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, developing, executing, and tracking both virtual and in-person Technical Assistance (TA) events for the Regional Food Business Center. This role includes coordinating logistics, securing venues, managing registrations, liaising with vendors and TA providers, tracking budgets, overseeing timelines and deliverables, and ensuring smooth event execution for the Center’s clients and staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in defining appropriate high-quality Technical Assistance (TA) events and programs based on clients’ needs.

• Coordinate the following projects:

  • Virtual Events (Webinars, Certifications, Online Courses, etc.):

    • Work with Technical Assistance Working Group (WG) to create virtual events and subsequent registration links.

    • Coordinate schedules, guides, and materials between TA team and presenters.

    • Coordination of Translation Materials.

    • Assist in vendor registration, presenter compensation, etc.

    • Work with Outreach and Coordination WG to promote.

• In-Person Events (Networking events, Coalition building, Workshops, etc.)

  • TA Regional Workshops

  • Secure location, rentals, meals, registration, print materials, room blocks, vendor registration, decorations, etc.

  • Coordinate presenter schedules, guides, materials, compensation, etc.

  • Coordination of Translation Materials.

  • Participant registration management.

  • Coordinate RFBC Staff.

• RFBC Client Scholarship Events (Fancy Food Show, LSRs, etc.):

  • Coordinate room blocks, registration, booth rental, printing/shipping of materials.

  • Coordination of Translation Materials.

  • Coordinate RFBC Staff attendees.

  • Coordinate Client attendees.

• Assisting the TA Team in identifying, recruiting, and vetting TA Providers.

• Collaborating, developing, and conducting technical assistance content, resources, and materials, including but not limited to: webinars, workshops, training, conferences, seminars, technical reports, fact sheets, and courses

• Participate in conferences, events, meetings, and other activities as appropriate.

• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

• Five (5) years of related experience.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to travel 30% (in-state and out-of-state) connected with official duties.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in the use of electronic platforms and appropriate software to design and deliver training, communications, and other outreach messaging that effectively impacts clients.

• Strong service ethic and desire to work with all audiences in the states of Texas and New Mexico

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Headquarters: TBD or Remote

Applications should include: Cover letter, resume, transcripts, if applicable, and contact information for 3 professional references.

For full consideration, applications must be received by July 8, 2025.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.