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Role Description:

MVA is looking for an Emerging Leaders Retreat Project Manager to join our Community Impact team. This role will be responsible for overall management of the Emerging Leaders Retreat Program. The ideal candidate for this role is an innovative thinker who has a commitment to developing and empowering teams and thrives in mission driven work. Successful candidates will be an autonomous team leader that’s committed to radical inclusion in all of their work.

Essential Tasks:

• Conducts annual training and development needs assessment for program development and modifies program as needed
• Develops training and development programs and objectives.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates, obtains and /or develops effective training materials utilizing a variety of media.
• Develops and maintains organizational communications such as intranet bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources
• Trains and coaches managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts.
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Research and analyze member or community needs to provide recommendations for program direction and goals.
• Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, and program performance measurements.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project, prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
• Takes proactive steps to minimize delays in delivery, conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate)
• Regularly communicates with stakeholders to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, discuss status updates and discuss any program problems.
• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
• Promote an organizational vision and environment that emphasizes teamwork, trust, professionalism, efficiency, and customer service.

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, Fellows, or Leaders
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Thinking Creatively
• Developing and Building Teams

Core Competencies:

Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, Psychology, Clerical, Sociology and Anthropology, Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Time Management, Systems Evaluation, Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning, Innovation

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Five years of experience in program managing employee development programs.

Why you should join us?

• Excellent opportunity to gain experience working in an established Non Profit Organization
• Network and connect with key organizations (nonprofits, corporations, and government) and members of the veteran community
• Sharpen your strategic management skills on the job while also getting numerous opportunities to learn, up-skill and grow with us!

About Minority Veterans of America:

Minority Veterans of America is a non-profit organization that serves minority and underrepresented veterans. The organization was established in Seattle, WA in 2017 and organizes nationally through programs and events that take place throughout the year.

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Minority Veterans of America recognizes and supports all applicable AAP/EEO work laws and regulations.