Workforce Associate- METAL program

Position Title: Workforce Associate - METAL

Position: Workforce Associate - METAL Program

Location: Remote/Hybrid - must reside in one of the following states: TN, MI, OH, IN, FL, WV, NC, PA, TX with up to 15% travel; preferably within 1 hour of Knoxville, TN

Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Job Summary:

IACMI - The Composites Institute®, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Workforce Associate- METAL to provide administrative and coordination support across the METAL Workforce Team.

This role is critical in ensuring consistency, organization, and communication across multiple METAL regions and partner sites. The Workforce Associate will support all Workforce Coordinators by helping manage scheduling, tracking program activity, maintaining data systems, and supporting reporting and outreach efforts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual will play a key role in keeping workforce operations running smoothly and ensuring that program deliverables are executed efficiently across the national METAL network.

We value and welcome your unique identity, background, and experiences as you become part of our organization. Creating a culture of inclusivity, encouraging curiosity, and nurturing acceptance are an intentional part of our ethos.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across all METAL Workforce Coordinators to ensure alignment and consistency
• Serve as a point of contact for METAL partner sites to support communication, scheduling coordination, and reporting follow-up
• Monitor partner site progress, track deliverables, and compile reports in coordination with the Project Management team.
• Support outreach and partner engagement efforts by conducting calls, emails, and follow-ups with industry, education, and workforce partners
• Assist in coordinating outreach events, recruiting activities, and partner engagement opportunities.
• Follow instruction of the manager and coordinators on putting together planning documents for contracted partner equipment and training supply requirements
• Support compliance data collection and outreach data collection for METAL team
• Conduct outreach to METAL contractors to collect workforce data, track engagement, and support connections with companies involved in training, internships, and apprenticeship
• Maintain and update partner and industry contact databases to support outreach, reporting, and ongoing coordination efforts
• Coordinate travel logistics and develop itineraries for Workforce Coordinators and team activities.
• Update records, slides, reports and correspondence as directed by the coordinator and manager

Requirements:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Willingness to consistently communicate with training sites and employers
• Able to learn and train to better understand Manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in MS Office, ability to learn new software and systems
• Ability and motivation to do hands-on casting and forging training to learn more about the industry
• Experience or degree skills to execute both administrative and in-person requirements
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in manufacturing
• Speaking and training experience
• Educational experience
• Patience and ability to accept coaching as needed
• Ability to schedule and complete manager and coordinator-assigned tasks

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment fostering growth and innovation.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

Why Join IACMI?

• Be part of a national workforce initiative advancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
• Collaborate with leading industry, academic, and government partners in technology and education.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, or IACMI–The Composites Institute®, is focused on securing U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology. IACMI is a 160-plus member community of industry, academic institutions, and government organizations designed to enhance competitiveness in U.S. manufacturing with a focus on meeting the needs of the private industry sector. Established in 2015 by the Department of Energy, IACMI is one of 17 Manufacturing USA Institutes collaborating to accelerate new technology, create new products, reduce cost and risk, and enable the manufacturing workforce with the skills of the future. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation, a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation.

IACMI has built a national reputation as a leader in U.S. workforce development, education, and training experiences in the advanced composites and manufacturing industries. Workforce programmatic themes include, but are not limited to, advanced composites manufacturing and processes, machine tool technology to include CNC Machining, cyber security for industrial applications, additive manufacturing; as well as K-12 career awareness and skill building programs. Our continued growth and success have led to the search for a new team member.

Industry

• Research Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Do you have knowledge of advanced manufacturing, materials science, or engineering concepts?
• Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you comfortable working in a remote setting?
• Do you currently reside in TN, MI, OH, IN, FL, WV, NC, AL, PA, TX?
• Do you have speaking or training experience?
• Do you have a willingness to travel at least 15% of the time with overnight stays?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37920

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000