Training and Technical Assistance Program Specialist — National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
Organization: National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
Job Title: Training and Technical Assistance Program Specialist
City: Harrisburg
State: PA
Annual Salary: $65,000-75,000, depending on experience (professional and lived) and education
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals to perform the essential functions.
1. Deep understanding of the root causes of domestic violence and oppression.
2. Experience in the gender-based violence movement or closely connected movements for social justice/social change; lived experience highly valued.
3. Bi/multilingual, multicultural candidates preferred.
4. Experience and interest in program coordination, training, and technical assistance.
5. Any equivalent combination of education, internships or apprenticeships, and work experience.
6. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
7. Significant computer proficiency with a knowledge of Apple computers and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites and demonstrated expertise using content management software/systems. Demonstrated skills in office systems and equipment and a willingness to learn additional electronic technologies.
8. Able to set priorities and multi-task while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
9. Strong organizational and time management skills.
10. Considerable attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, advanced proofreading skills and accurate data entry.
11. Ability to create and format written documents, letters, meeting notes and reports with little or no oversight.
12. Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills.
13. Demonstrated empathy, patience, advocacy, and conflict resolution.
14. Ability to thrive as part of a team with diverse experience, expertise, skills, and objectives.
15. Must demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills applicable to the role and responsibilities.
16. Ability to prepare clear correspondence as well as accurate and concise reports.
17. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
18. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
19. Ability to read, interpret, organize, and analyze data.
20. Demonstrated commitment to upholding NRCDV’s values: Feminist Principles, Humanity for All, Integrity, Social Justice, Survivor Centered, Collaboration
Description:
The primary role of the Training and Technical Assistance Program Specialist, working in close collaboration with the Director of Training and Technical Assistance and other team members is the effective implementation of training and technical assistance activities for NRCDV’s Programs & Prevention Team.
The Training and Technical Assistance Program Specialist also assists with developing and disseminating NRCDV resources and provides programmatic and administrative support for all relevant project activities, with particular attention to equity, quality assurance, accessibility, timeliness, and value constituents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide administrative support to the Training Institute to enhance training programs to individuals and local, tribal, state, and federal entities on specifically designated subjects and issues identified in collaboration with the Director of Training & Technical Assistance.
• Coordinating technical and other logistics for on-site and web-based training events;
• Assisting with coordination of training logistics, providing support with the development of training content and marketing materials;
• Researching resources pertaining to assigned subjects and issues, to include identification of current needs, gaps, etc., to be incorporated and addressed through the provision of training and technical assistance;
• Supporting the delivery of trainings as appropriate, some in collaboration with other staff or consultants, including on-site and web-based training events;
• Providing support to the Training Institute for the development and delivery of training events across special projects and key initiatives;
• Managing external and internal training calendars, scheduling meetings, taking notes, coordinating technical and other logistics for in-person, conference calls, and videoconference meetings;
• Supporting the development of and updating training presentations; and
• Updating and maintaining training materials housed in NRCDV’s Training Depository.
2. Support the Director of Training and Technical Assistance and other team members to offer high-quality technical assistance to individuals and local, tribal, and state and federal entities on gender-based violence and other intersecting issues.
• Developing and delivering of technical assistance responses as appropriate based upon the nature of the request;
• In consultation with the Director of Training and Technical Assistance and Senior Resource Specialist provide customized responses to complex technical assistance requests;
• Assisting in the provision of ongoing follow-up technical assistance to training participants;
• Serving as back-up/support to the Director of Training and Technical Assistance for technical assistance requests received through the White House, forwarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Family and Youth Services Bureau/Family Violence Prevention and Services Program;
• Serving as a resource to all NRCDV staff in the provision of their technical assistance activities; and
• In consultation with the Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Senior Resource Specialist, and other team members collaborate with outside partners to include organizations and initiatives both with and without a primary focus on gender-based violence.
3. Engages in the development of NRCDV resources for dissemination through NRCDV’s special projects and key initiatives by:
• Supporting the development of specialized content including Technical Assistance Questions of the Month, TA Bundles, fact sheets, newsletters, blog articles, featured information, and other online materials;
• Applying an anti-oppression and intersectional lens in the selected resources to ensure that information is current and relevant to NRCDV’s constituents, including those from marginalized communities;
• Assisting in selecting high-quality resources and creating content for use on NRCDV’s social media channels and specific social media events; and
• Supporting the Communications Team in the development of promotional materials and campaigns related to program activities and initiatives.
4. Provides programmatic support to the Programs & Prevention Team by:
• Identifying and/or developing educational resources to support NRCDV capacity building efforts;
• Supporting the identification and development of educational resources including eLearning modules, toolkits, podcasts, and other training tools;
• Collaborating with team members to compile information for regular team update reports;
• Collecting and compiling information for team update report; and
• Maintaining online files on team management software.
Benefits:
NRCDV operates in a flexible remote environment. The hours are generally 9am-5pm Eastern M-F, though some evening hours may be needed.
NRCDV values pay equity and transparency and does not negotiate outside of the approved salary structure. Position includes a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; and an employer 401k contribution.
Application Information:
Open Date: 2024-05-28
Close Date: 2024-06-30
Instructions: To apply, email cover letter and resume, along with a writing sample (published or unpublished) and a training sample (webinar or podcast recording, or slide deck with notes) to LeNesha Brown, VP of Human Resources, at humanresources@nrcdv.org (please include position title in the subject line).
