Missouri Community Action Network (CAN) Hiring for Training Manager at Jefferson City, MO Full Time

General Description

The Training Manager for MCAN is responsible for coordinating training and an annual conference for members of the Community Action Community. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Coordinator manages grants for training-related activities and personally trains and provides technical assistance on poverty prevention topics. Knowledge of best practices in training and poverty prevention is required. The position is full time onsite in Jefferson City, MO in a fast-paced environment. Excellent compensation and benefits.

Specific duties

• Coordinate and Support professional development within Missouri’s Community Action Network.
• Facilitate and coordinate professional alliance meetings.
• Develop and facilitate communities of practice around needed topics.
• Identify, develop, and deliver curriculum around Community Action trending topics.
• Deliver technical assistance within Community Action Agencies across Missouri.
• Coordinate 12-24 training events annually.
• Secure trainers or deliver training content.
• Promote training events through social media, constant contact communications, and through web-based registration portals.
• Manage logistics of registration and record keeping.
• Develop and analyze training evaluations.
• Generate revenue with training content.
• Coordinate an annual 3-day conference in the State of Missouri.
• Lead conference planning and execution including coordination of national speakers, food and beverage orders, and conference events.
• Work with conference volunteers to operate the conference successfully.
• Secure local and national speakers and event sponsors.
• Lead logistics and registration for 200 attendees.
• Lead all aspects of project management for the event.
• Manage training grants.
• Manage project budgets, activities, and required outputs.
• Write necessary reports for federal, state, and private grants.
• Administer an annual training survey to Missouri’s Community Action Agency staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience in education, poverty prevention strategies, training, curriculum development, human resources and/or social work. Backgrounds that are valued include customer service, report writing, social services, government and nonprofit operations. CCAP, NCRI or NCRT, FDC Facilitator Credential preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Training Manager will have the following experience and attributes:

• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Technologically savvy, able to set up training related equipment like overhead projectors, Zoom, and video conferencing products.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to MCAN’s mission and members.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects effectively.
• Ability to work on multiple work teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, Association members and the public.
• Must have excellent telephone skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and writing skills.

Software: Knowledge of Neon, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Trello, Zoom, Constant Contact and Survey Monkey preferred.

Compensation: Estimated rate of $21.63/hr. to $24.04/hr. Excellent benefit package: Health, Dental, Vision, 503(b), disability insurance, and generous paid time off and holidays.

Other requirements: Must be able to travel in state and out of state as required; and have own insured transportation. Must be bondable. Must be willing to work in a team environment and coordinate activities with all staff.

MCAN is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We can grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your lived experience, education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jefferson City, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• facilitation: 2 years (Required)
• training: 1 year (Required)
• Adult education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person