Program & Engagement Specialist

TechForce Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) working nationwide to support technical education and the professional technician workforce. We help students explore the career path, pursue their technical training through scholarships and grants, and connect with apprenticeships and jobs in the automotive, trucking, collision, aviation, restoration, motorsports, HVAC, welding, stationary engines, and numerous other industry sectors that rely on this skilled workforce.

Position Summary

The Programs & Engagement Specialist supports TechForce's technician-engagement work by owning the day-to-day execution of marketing programs and engagement in-kind contests, the Techs Rock Awards, Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, and in-person events including Tech Feud. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for running programs end to end: coordinating partners and logistics, managing contest lifecycles, securing prizes through targeted outreach, and delivering every program accurately and on time. The Specialist works closely alongside the Social & Digital Marketing Strategist to support wrap-around services and influencer logistics, and reports to the VP, Marketing & Technology.

Job Duties

In-Kind Contests & Acquisition: Run the full contest lifecycle (setup, gear-up, partner coordination, launch, monitoring, selecting and calling winners, collecting W-9s and photos, and partner-recognition reporting). Secure new in-kind partners through targeted, consultative outreach working a specific angle, not mass outreach.

Techs Rock Awards: Manage the program start to finish with minimal involvement from others: nominations and voting, timelines, judges (sourced with the Strategist's influencer help), sponsor deliverables, SEMA presence, and student logistics at the event.

AMA Coordination: Set up and coordinate AMA sessions with Development and the participants.

Wrap-Around & Influencer Support: Support the Social & Digital Marketing Strategist on wrap-around production and influencer logistics. The Strategist remains the function lead and owner.

Events: Help assist in to coordinate in-person events and logistics, including standing up Tech Feud; partner with schools and vendors as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must-Haves

Strong organization, project coordination, and trusted follow-through.

Comfort with partner and sponsor outreach and relationship-building.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and run programs end to end with limited oversight.

Clear written and verbal communication.

Nice-to-Haves

Social media experience or familiarity (a plus, given future growth of the role).

Event coordination experience.

Comfort with dashboards or reporting tools.

Interest in the skilled-trades / technical-education space.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required.

1–3 years in program coordination, marketing, events, or a related area; early-career candidates encouraged.

Skills:

Project management experience with attention to organization, detail, and trusted follow through

Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

Marketing and communications principles, with knowledge of online communities and digital/social marketing.

Time management skills with the ability to multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across various departments and with external partners.

The ability to relate to and correspond with GenZers, know what motivates and/or moves them, and command respect

Excellent social listening skills

Work Environment

Professional, corporate office environment or the opportunity to work remotely, including from a home office location.

Regular business hours, occasionally skewed to accommodate different time zones.

Most work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. The occasional exception to this occurs in the context of special events which can include outside work in varying weather conditions.

Travel Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel as needed, estimated at 10%-20% travel.

TechForce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by jobholders within this role. Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. To perform the job successfully, an employee must perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.