Collaboration & Training Specialist

Native Partnership; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Collaboration and Training Specialist to enhance community engagement and resource access on American Indian reservations. This dynamic role involves facilitating partnerships, implementing impactful projects, and coordinating training programs that foster self-sufficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, coupled with a deep understanding of community needs. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference and promoting cultural awareness while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years in networking or community development.
• Experience on American Indian reservations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate partner collaboration and training programs.
• Track progress of collaborations and training activities.

Skills

Networking

Facilitation Management

Community Development

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creative Thinking

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database Applications

Job description

Description

Overall Role & Responsibility: The role of the Collaboration and Training Specialist is to facilitate, promote, and coordinate with partners to effectively address community issues through collaboration, improve access to resources, and facilitate training opportunities on American Indian reservations. Primary responsibilities include the implementation of partner collaboration services, high impact projects, and integrated training programs, including assessment, development of plans of action, facilitation, tracking, and managing day-to-day operations.

Essential Functions:

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of program services and the issues those services address.
2. Listen to partners and interact with all levels of program personnel with dignity, respect, and cultural awareness.
3. Retain and motivate partner programs while recognizing and addressing their concerns and needs.
4. Effectively present information clearly, respond to questions, and demonstrate strong partnership-building skills.
5. Implement current and future High Impact projects using the logic model and High Impact Program Development Documents.
6. Organize, facilitate, and convene focus or collaborative groups on selected reservations and areas.
7. Provide leadership and coordination of collaborative services and training, paying attention to detail and organization.
8. Identify and coordinate training with both on- and off-reservation institutions, recruiting trainers with high cultural awareness and adult learning expertise.
9. Assess training needs of partners and match training modalities accordingly.
10. Track progress of collaborations and training activities, following up to ensure completion of plans of action.
11. Communicate all online training, institutional training, and library resources thoroughly to program partners.
12. Develop and administer incentive and leadership training programs to promote reservation self-sufficiency.
13. Collaborate with project funders.

Secondary Functions:

1. Participate in service activities as required.
2. Monitor, report, and control expenses.
3. Provide progress reports to the Program Manager of High Impact Programs.
4. Perform other duties as assigned by VP/Program Manager.

Work Conditions:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Work is performed under the broad direction of the VP/Programs Manager, mostly independently.
• Extensive travel is required.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with at least three years of related experience in networking, facilitation management, or community development.
• Work experience on American Indian reservations is preferred.

Requirements

Job Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and speaking before groups.
• Ability to interpret budgets and possess strong mathematical skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, facilitation, and listening skills.
• Creative thinking; resourcefulness; opportunity recognition; effective idea presentation.
• Business acumen; understanding of business implications, strategic alignment, and competitiveness.
• Team-oriented; capable of balancing responsibilities, giving and receiving feedback, fostering positive team dynamics.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of office practices, technology, equipment, and techniques.