Overview
Reports to: Chief Programs Officer (CPO)
Direct Reports: None
Are you passionate about strengthening the healthcare workforce and making a meaningful impact on community health? The Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA) is seeking a Workforce Program Manager to lead initiatives that support and grow the workforce at Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the state.
This role is ideal for a connector and strategist who excels in building relationships, developing resources, and creating workforce solutions that align with our mission. If you’re ready to be a key part of shaping the future of Tennessee’s CHC workforce, we encourage you to apply!
What You’ll Do:
• Build and strengthen relationships with CHCs to understand their workforce needs, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration
• Develop partnerships with academic institutions and workforce development organizations to expand training opportunities and promote careers at community health centers.
• Monitor and track workforce trends at the state and national level to identify challenges, inform CHC workforce strategies, and guide TPCA’s workforce initiatives.
• Lead the development and delivery of workforce-related education, training, and resources tailored to the needs of CHCs.
• Support CHCs in recruitment and retention, including participation in career fairs and implementing best practices.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for CHCs by promoting and helping them leverage federal and state workforce programs, such as loan repayment and scholarship opportunities.
What We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s degree or five years of relevant work experience.
• At least three years of experience in a professional setting with increasing responsibility.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to evolving workforce needs.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%, to CHCs and other relevant events and conferences.
• Experience in workforce development or familiarity with Federally Qualified Health Centers is a plus.
Why Work at TPCA?
TPCA is a dynamic, team-oriented membership association that provides leadership, advocacy, and supportive expertise to the state’s community health centers. TPCA and our members are bonded by a shared purpose – ensuring all Tennesseans have access to quality and affordable health care.
At TPCA, our benefits include:
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days remote, 2 days in office)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Paid medical, dental and life insurance
• Participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Ongoing support and encouragement for professional development
• Paid long-term disability insurance
• This position receives a cell phone allowance
Our team values collaboration, continual growth, integrity, and open communication. We are driven by our culture, knowing that creating an inclusive workplace is essential to serving our mission. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure every staff member feels empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work.
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How to Apply: Please complete an application and submit your resume and cover letter at
https://tennesseeprimarycareassociation.applytojob.com/apply/KlmozeiQKf/Workforce-Program-Manager
• Accepting applications until filled by an excellent candidate.
• No email applications.
• No telephone inquiries, please.
Tennessee Primary Care Association
710 Spence Lane, Nashville, TN 37217
https://www.tnpca.org
TPCA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, paid medical, dental and life insurance, paid long-term disability insurance, and participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan. In addition, TPCA offers elective participation in employee-paid benefits including Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account, vision insurance, and AFLAC insurance options.
Actual salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The posted salary range reflects a variety of experience levels beyond the minimum requirement.
It is the policy of TPCA that all applicants are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic condition, marital status, or veteran status (past, present, or future service in the Uniformed Services of the United States), or other protected characteristics or identity as required by local, state, and federal law.
This position will be supported in part by grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
About Tennessee Primary Care Association
Did you know that each year more than 400,000 Tennesseans receive their primary care from a community health center regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay?
The Tennessee Primary Care Association proudly serves as the collective voice of our state's community health centers. At TPCA, we’re not just a membership association, we're a strategic partner in ensuring all Tennesseans have access to quality, patient-centric primary care. We empower our members with shared resources, amplify their interests at the state and federal levels, and foster a collaborative environment.
Discover more about TPCA’s impactful initiatives to support Tennessee’s health centers and the diverse communities they serve at www.tnpca.org.
