This position manages collaborative action by coordinating, coaching, and providing technical assistance to Change Networks as assigned. The Facilitator’s primary objective, particularly in the near term is management of the 8th Grade Math Change Network. This position helps promote and facilitates a culture of continuous improvement within the Cradle to Career Partnership. The Facilitator will eventually be responsible for managing the support and oversight of one to three Change Networks, their action plans, and identified strategies around key priority outcomes. This position reports to the Senior Director of the Cradle to Career Partnership.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop and cultivate relationships with community stakeholders, including leaders in education, business, faith, nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic sectors.
- Develop expertise in continuous improvement methods and tools to educate and support Change Networks.
- Manage and oversee progress on continuous improvement and collaborative action around key strategies.
- Coach, facilitate and provide assistance the 8th Grade Math Change Network in order to establish and maintain momentum, achieve objectives and complete deliverables.
- Provide information, advice and counsel to the Senior Director, C2C Co-Chairs and Leadership Council in the creation of policies, programs and strategic direction pertaining the 8th Grade Math outcome area.
- Lead, attend and/or present at C2C Leadership Council meetings as necessary and provide information on progress of action teams through presentations and written reports.
- In establishing the 8th Grade Math Change Network, assist in the establishment of a framework for the management of the full range of networks that the partnership may develop over time.
- Maintain and archive appropriate documentation of progress of action teams including, but is not limited to, meeting minutes, action team work products, and relevant research.
- Perform similar range of responsibilities on behalf of other Change Networks as assigned.
- Assist in other C2C Partnership meetings, activities and events as needed.
- Assist in other United Way initiatives and meetings as needed.
Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant work experience is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in continuous improvement is highly preferred.
- **Additional compensation may be available for an individual with at least a Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean silver-level certificate or equivalent or higher type of certification.
- Demonstrated success in facilitating multidisciplinary or multi-organizational teams is desired.
- Ability to manage details and work independently; excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required as well as familiarity with using the internet to locate credible and relevant information.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage details and work independently.
- Strong knowledge of early education and K-12 landscape and issues are highly desired.
- Demonstrated passion for the transformative power of education will be a key qualification for any applicant.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $51,000 to $60,000 per year
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 8 2018
Active Until:
Nov 8 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit