Position Title: Build Freedom Site Coordinator

Reports to: 

Build Freedom Program Director 

Location:

Eligible candidates must reside in Michigan

On-site with 20% travel 

DESCRIPTION 

IACMI – The Composites Institute®, is seeking an experienced and driven Build Freedom Site Coordinator to provide leadership across its workforce development portfolio, with primary responsibility for managing current program advancements, new proposal development by interfacing with program sponsors and staff.  The Build Freedom Site Coordinator at IACMI – The Composites Institute® plays a pivotal role in advancing the growth, impact, and long‑term success of IACMI’s current and future workforce development initiatives.  This position focuses on expanding program reach, strengthening sponsor relationships, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and the workforce’s future sustainment. 

A key responsibility of the Build Freedom Site Coordinator is supporting program alignment and planning to meet national needs. Working closely with the Build Freedom Program Director and Build Freedom Program Manager, this role is the forward-facing IACMI representative, speaker, facilitator, and leader at the local site. The position executes programs and coordinates with partner Build Freedom Site personnel.  The position is the forward-facing sales and development representative in sites, areas, industry, and schools. The coordinator will organize programs that increase innovation, partnerships, and scale with instruction from the Build Freedom Director. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead daily operations of the workforce training site, ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive learning environment for all participants, staff, and industry partners.
• Maintain and build a working relationship with the training space owner and build a freedom company, collaborator.
• Monitor, maintain, and coordinate repairs for all training equipment, CNC machines, tooling, computers, and facility assets to maximize operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities while maintaining detailed maintenance records and service documentation.
• Facilitate monthly full-day CNC Machining Training programs, including curriculum delivery, equipment setup, participant engagement, and training outcomes assessment.
• Coordinate semester-based outreach visits to regional schools, promoting workforce development opportunities, student recruitment, career pathways, and industry awareness.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry partners through weekly meetings, site visits, and ongoing collaboration to align training programs with workforce needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between educational institutions, employers, workforce agencies, and Build Freedom Program stakeholders.
• Track and report program performance metrics, including enrollment, certifications, training hours, job placements, employer engagement, and participant outcomes as directed as part of Build Freedom initiative.
• Prepare and submit regular operational, financial, and programmatic reports required by the national Build Freedom Program initiative and director.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, training standards, grant requirements, and organizational policies related to workforce development operations.
• Manage site budgets and resource allocation, including equipment purchases, supply inventories, maintenance expenditures, and training materials.
• Recruit, schedule, supervise, and support instructors, volunteers, and program staff while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Assess workforce and industry trends to identify emerging skill requirements and recommend enhancements to training programs and facility capabilities.
• Develop and execute marketing and community engagement activities designed to increase program visibility, participant enrollment, and employer partnerships.
• Support the strategic objectives of the national Build Freedom Program by monitoring site progress, documenting program impact, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and communicating successes, challenges, and opportunities to leadership.
• Champion the mission, vision, and values of IACMI.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, workforce development, technical specialty, education, engineering, manufacturing, project management, or related field required.
• Experience with industrial work at a supervisory or management level.
• Business development or sales experience, ability to build relationships and present in venues.
• Proven experience in organizing projects, motivating employees, and working with multiple stakeholders to develop and enhance proposals. 
• Project management, planning, and safety qualifications preferred.
• Experience in composites, materials machining, and manufacturing preferred. 
• Project or program management professional qualifications and documented experience. 
• Ability to prioritize and track multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Proven ability in a position that requires public speaking and positive representation of the organization and brand.
• Willingness to train and learn new skills to meet the initial job qualification requirements.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and overall qualifications for the role.