Job Locations US-AR-Bentonville

Heartland Forward is seeking a programmatic, policy and/or economic development professional that will support collaboration with multiple stakeholders to advance programs, advocacy and public policy activities with a focus on entrepreneurship, human capital and workforce development as we work to build the talent pipeline.The program manager will support Heartland Forward's work for its program activation and public policy activities in two of four program areas 1) Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2) Human Capital and Workforce Development, 3) Health and Wellness and 4) Regional Competitiveness.The program manager will report to the program director of entrepreneurship, human capital and workforce development and will work closely with the Heartland Forward team to help in establishing the agenda for innovative approaches in these focus areas.This position will play a role in helping turn our research into action by increasing brand awareness, supporting new partnerships that will position Heartland Forward as a leader in entrepreneurship, human capital and workforce initiatives, policy solutions and a resource to help strengthen Heartland communities. Much of the work will be directed toward state-level initiatives to support efforts for Heartland Forward's focus areas. Broader work will support initiatives at the federal, state, regional and local levels. The manager will assist Heartland Forward and its leadership team as they engage leaders, philanthropy, policymakers, investors, education institutions and our broader heartland network.The manager must be effective in working alongside other team members in developing, communicating and pitching a strategy that creates opportunities for Heartland Forward to be a resource on effective programs, public policy and practices consistent with Heartland Forward's research and our overall mission/vision.

Heartland Forward is a think-and-do tank dedicated to being a resource for states and local communities in the middle of the country. We do this by studying broad economic trends and building data-driven and community-tested partnerships, programs and policies to address the needs of the heartland - all while helping to change the narrative about the middle of the country and kick-starting economic growth.Heartland Forward is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.