SUMMARY

Under the joint supervision of the Director of Practice Transformation and the Director of Mobility Learning Design & Practice, the Project Director is responsible for the coordination and delivery of projects within the Practice Transformation portfolio, including Whole Family Approach, Social & Economic Mobility, and Equity efforts. General responsibilities include project management, development and curation of learning resources, and training facilitation. The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-starter who possesses an eye for detail and commitment to excellence. NCAP highly values innovation, strategic thinking, and creativity. Passion for the mission of Community Action is a must!The starting salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000, based on experience. This is a full-time, exempt position and eligible for NCAP’s competitive benefits package, which includes health insurance, retirement options, and a generous paid leave policy. While this is a remote position, occasional travel is required.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to jobs@communityactionpartnership.com. Please include Project Director – Practice Transformation in the subject line.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support supervisor and Director of Practice Transformation in the creation and management of annual work plans for projects within the Practice Transformation portfolio to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner.
Contribute to the development & manage the execution of multiple learning dissemination plans, which may include presentations, publications (articles, white papers, etc.), webinars, eCourses, and toolkits.
Contribute to the development of robust learning agendas for multiple learning cohorts.
Lead the development and implementation of toolkits, publications, and training offerings, including presentations, webinars, and eCourses.
Support & collaborate closely with supervisor and other NCAP staff on potential program development and/or policy advocacy for the Community Action Network.
Contribute to the organization’s fee-for-service efforts by supporting the design and implementation of customized training resources, including presentations, webinars, workshops, eCourses and learning cohorts.
Facilitate in-person training sessions and workshops for state, regional, and national partners, as assigned.
Contribute to the enhancement of NCAP’s online resources, including the organization’s website and Community Action Academy, NCAP’s online learning platform.
Contribute to the creation of a variety of reports for both internal and external audiences.
Contribute to the planning and execution of NCAP events, including both virtual and in-person events.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree preferred. Experience may be substituted for education requirements.
Minimum of six years of experience in managing human service programs or agency; developing and providing project-specific training & technical assistance; project management/reporting; or similar work.
Knowledge of financial empowerment, homelessness, place-based development strategies, program integration, toxic stress/trauma and other anti-poverty approaches.
Experience providing training, both in-person and virtually.
Expertise in the following areas is strongly preferred: adult learning and development, human services delivery practices, organizational development and change dynamics, racial equity, community assessment, strategic planning, and evaluation.
Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills, including public speaking.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Zoom (virtual meetings) is required.

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working directly with Community Action Agencies.
Working knowledge of learning management systems and/or graphic design software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and situations faced by individuals and families with low incomes.
Ability to think creatively and proactively contribute to NCAP’s goals and objectives.
Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP). Will be expected to pursue certification, once eligible, if not already certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions:

The noise level in the regular work environment is usually moderate.
The ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops within the United States.
Must be able to travel by air to attend training, conferences, project sites, and related activities.
Occasional overnight travel is required (approximately 20-30% of the time)

Community Action Partnership, Natl. Office jobs

Project Director, Practice Transformation