The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Alumni Peer Leader Specialist cultivates the relationships of Alumni team members and the volunteer wounded warriors who serve as WWP volunteers to connect, serve, and empower wounded service members and their families around the country. The Alumni Peer Leader Specialist supports the Alumni program by assisting with identification of and coordination of the vetting of potential Alumni peer support group leaders and by providing oversight of volunteer-led engagement activities with Alumni teammates, warrior leaders, and peer support groups.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Oversee administration, logistics, support, and execution for the Alumni peer leader activities and personnel.
- Identify and coordinate vetting of potential Alumni peer leaders in conjunction with the manager.
- Support planning of peer leader events, specifically Peer Support Groups and Warrior-led activities.
- Establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with WWP teammates across the country to develop and implement impactful events and activities to connect, serve, and empower wounded warriors.
- Assist the Peer Leader Trainers with planning and execution of Peer Leader Training Summits in your area.
- Attend Alumni events, recreational events, and fundraising events; support programs as appropriate.
- Maintain current and accurate data in WWP intranet electronic tracking systems, e.g., SalesForce.
- Regularly communicate and network with wounded warriors, serving as a resource and mentor.
- Communicate the benefits of WWP programs and services to members of the community and encourage them to become involved with and support the WWP vision.
- Ensure proper expense controls and accurate records.
- Perform Alumni teammate duties as necessary to support the Alumni program.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent combination of education, applicable military experience, training, and certification may be considered in lieu of degree.
Skills/Experience:
- High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
- Demonstrated understanding of the level of communication, relationship building, and conflict resolution required to manage peer leaders.
- Demonstrated volunteer management skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships. Demonstrated emotional intelligence. Ability to respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy.
- Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and mentoring individuals. Proven management skills that foster an open dialog. Team-oriented and a desire to engage with others on day-to-day activities.
- Demonstrated understanding of relationship management and partnering. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with veterans and their families.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills. Confident communicator with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to large audiences, small groups, and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.
- Strong organizational and time management skills. Effectively complete assignments and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated understanding of budget management and fiduciary oversight principles.
- Ability to travel in support of WWP programs and services outreach.
- Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
- Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- May require lifting/carrying items up to 25 pounds
Education & Experience Requirements
- Three years of experience developing and building relationships and partnerships, e.g. with military organizations, veteran’s associations, community partnerships, or corporate relationships.
- Two years of experience managing volunteers. Two years of experience successfully performing in a WWP programmatic position, e.g., Outreach Coordinator, Outreach Specialist, or Peer Leader Trainer, or two years of experience coordinating volunteer activities, may be substituted for two years of volunteer management experience.
Preferences
- Two years of experience working with WWP, and having a familiarity of WWP programs and services.
- Two years of experience planning events or community activities, especially in a non-profit organization.
Certifications & Licensure
- Valid state-issued driver’s license required.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 23 2019
Active Until:
Feb 23 2019
Hiring Organization:
Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit