Senior Associate, Training and Technical Assistance

SUMMARY
Under the immediate supervision of the Vice President, Organizational Capacity Building, the Senior Associate will be responsible for project activities across a range of the Partnership’s grants and membership support activities, including the Learning Communities Resource Center (LCRC), Organizational Standards Center on Excellence (OSCOE), and fee- for-service trainings. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide in-person and web-based T/TA to State Associations and Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across a range of management and operations issues (e.g. conducting community needs assessments, strategic planning, designing customer satisfaction systems, succession planning, performance measurement, leadership development, cultural competency).
• Support the work of the Organizational Standards Center on Excellence through assisting with convening regional T/TA planning meetings, designing T/TA tools and resources to help CAAs meet Organizational Standards for management and operations, and assisting with project communications.
• Support the work of the Learning Communities Resource Center by providing research, T/TA, and facilitation for Learning Community Groups of CAAs focused on areas such as “two generation” strategies to address child and family poverty, “bundled services” strategies that integrate anti-poverty programs and services, trauma-informed approaches for CAAs, family financial empowerment, and decreasing family homelessness.
• Support the design, marketing, and delivery of fee-for-service T/TA events based on the ongoing assessment of CAA
program, management, and operational needs.
• Support management activities, including participating in budget development, grant reporting, and grant writing.
• Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency T/TA requests.
• Promote and communicate Partnership T/TA activities, as well as T/TA opportunities, for CAAs via email, social media, E-News, and other channels.
• Participate in planning and training activities for the Partnership’s Annual Convention and Management and
Leadership Training Conference.
• Support and collaborate with Partnership colleagues on potential program development and policy advocacy for
CAAs.
• Communicate and participate in meetings with Office of Community Services (OCS) leadership and other national partners on national T/TA priorities and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May at times supervise staff and managers of others.

QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 6-8 years of experience in managing human service programs; developing and providing T/TA, nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and coalition work. Experience working directly with Community Action Agencies preferred but not required.
• Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts of Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the principles of risk management, quality improvement, and program management;
nonprofit management, and governance issues.
Other Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience/expertise in:
o Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting
o Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system
o Project planning, budgeting, and management/administration.
o Coalition or Learning Cluster management/staffing
o Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to build and grow mutually beneficial business relationships across industries and geographies.
• Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations.
• Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals.
• CCAP (Certified Community Action Professional).
• ROMA certification

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