Job Description

Please note this is not a CarolinaEast Health System position.

Location: Craven County, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Grant-Funded (24-Month Term)
Employer: Craven County Workforce Pipeline Collaborative - Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board

The Project Manager leads Craven County’s AttainmentNC initiative, coordinating efforts across education, workforce, business, and community partners to expand career-connected learning and workforce pathways. This role serves as a neutral convener, ensuring alignment and progress toward shared goals in postsecondary attainment and employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cross-Sector Collaboration: Convene and manage partners from K-12, higher education, employers, workforce, and community organizations
• Implement Strategy: Develop and execute the local AttainmentNC plan, including career pathways and work-based learning programs
• Engage Employers: Recruit and collaborate with employers to co-design pathways aligned with workforce needs
• Build Talent Pipelines: Support outreach and success for priority and underserved populations
• Track Performance: Monitor outcomes, manage data, and submit required reports
• Ensure Sustainability: Develop long-term funding and expansion strategies

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development, education, or economic development
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to lead partnerships and engage stakeholders
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Familiarity with North Carolina systems preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Collaborative, relationship-driven leader
• Experienced in managing multi-partner initiatives
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
• Able to influence and align diverse stakeholders

Additional Information

• Term: 24 months (grant-funded)
• Continuation: Dependent on future funding and sustainability efforts