The Habitat for Humanity affiliate network is diverse on many dimensions: size (with 1200+ affiliates), local housing and revitalization needs, locale (rural, urban, suburban), and staffing (from volunteer-led to 50+ staff). As such, the learning needs of this community are hugely diverse. In FY20, Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) seeks to revisit its affiliate learning conference strategy to assess what is working, what needs improvement, and where entirely new approaches may be required. This newly-created Manager – Affiliate Conference Strategy will be squarely focused on leading this work and charting a path for FY21 and beyond.
With input and guidance from myriad HFHI and affiliate stakeholders and industry thought leaders, the Manager – Affiliate Conference Strategy will craft a vision and implementation plan for affiliate learning events. The scope of the role is intentionally broad both in learning modality and application (a select set of examples: retreats focused on executive leadership and the biannual national conference, just to name a few). Through his/her work, the Manager – Affiliate Conference Strategy will create a strategy and implementation plan that prioritizes quality, alongside scale and cost effectiveness. This is a temporary, one-year position (expires on June 30, 2020).
- Conduct a thorough and analytically-grounded review of the current state of affiliate conferences, including, but not limited to: Global/Affiliate conference, Executive Retreat, SSO conferences, affiliate feedback, affiliate needs (as expressed in surveys from FY18-FY19), etc.
- Engage affiliate and HFHI leaders in reviewing the current state and envisioning an updated approach
- Bring external, industry trend data to bear to shape recommendations
- Propose where changes are needed/recommended, identify tangible resourcing estimates in terms of staff and non-staff investment; identify cost savings where they can be realized
- Gain buy-in and approach from senior management on strategy/implementation plan
- Work closely with Director, Global Learning and Organizational Development and other HFHI staff to test new methods
- 5+ years of event management and planning experience within large international organizations (NGO or for-profit)
- Prior experience developing strategic plans/proposals for clients - whether internal or external
- Proven track record of successful management of cost, time and scope
- Knowledge and familiarity of learning & development concepts, particularly for diverse audiences
- Strong analytical skills; able to identify data needed and analyze it to draw conclusions
- Strong communicator, particularly in written communications
- Understanding of change management approaches
- Ability to quickly comprehend organizational structures and dynamics for the purpose of providing tailored recommendations
- Experience with project management methodology and tools
Preferred:
- Experience with Habitat for Humanity and/or other federated nonprofit organizations
- Previous professional experience within Habitat for Humanity