Training and Event Coordinator

About MOVA MOVA is an independent state agency governed by the Victim and Witness Assistance Board. MOVA strives to advance victim rights by ensuring all victims and survivors of crime across the Commonwealth are supported and empowered through access to high-quality services that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and reflective of diverse communities. MOVA achieves this through survivor-informed work, advocacy for enhanced victim rights and services, partnerships with agencies and individuals, and a commitment to providing funding and services for underserved and marginalized communities. Job Overview MOVA is seeking a creative individual with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to join our External Engagement team. The Training and Event Coordinator serves as the logistical lead for the planning and implementation of community education opportunities for Massachusetts victim services providers, survivors,and allied professionals. This position assists in planning and delivering all MOVA training and event initiatives across teams. In collaboration with the Director of External Engagement, the Training and Event Coordinator promotes streamlined information and the recognition of MOVA as a statewide training resource. This position requires an individual with a passion for relationship building and training and event coordination centered in MOVA's mission and values. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator who applies a thoughtful execution of deliverables. The candidate will understand how to manage their time and workload while maintaining quality across organizational initiatives. This position requires routine travel across the state with primary work from home. Responsibilities * Lead?logistics?management?for?annual?victim?rights?events,?the?Massachusetts Office?for?Victim Assistance?Training?Academy,?the?Garden?of?Peace?Honor?Program,?SAFEPLAN trainings, New Advocate Trainings,?and?other?MOVA-led?statewide events and ensure consistency in the agency's branding and outreach? * Engage in?training initiatives?to?build a deeper?understanding of content, presenters,?and the needs of attendees? * Propose?quarterly?awareness?trainings?that?are?accessible?and?inclusive?of?survivor voices and the?emerging?needs of the victim services community? * Execute?an annual training calendar inclusive of?all MOVA-led trainings and events? * Support the development of talking points, agendas, and printed materials for the VWAB members, Executive Director, and external presenters for events as needed * Serve?as?the?communications?liaison?for?vendors,?presenters,?trainers,?and?attendees?? * Prepare materials?and coordinate opportunities for?vendors, presenters, trainers, and attendees, including MOVA staff, to support?execution of?trainings and?events?? * At the direction of the Director of External Engagement, attend community events to represent MOVA and share relevant educational materials * Compile?and track training requests from the field, allied professionals, and the larger community?and propose responses to the Director of External Engagement?? * Prepare,?compile,?and?analyze?program?evaluations?and?report findings?to support enhancements to?future?trainings?and events? * Develop?and?maintain?relationships?with?external?partners,?including?victims?and?survivors,?to build a reliable community of trainers, presenters, and speakers for?training?and events? * Support administrative?tasks and attend events for stakeholder engagement at the request of?the Director of External Engagement Additional Information * o Submit cover letter, resume, and any accommodation requests to [email protected] * o MOVA is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. MOVA encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions. * o Non-managerial, non-exempt position * o Salary of $60,000 annually * o This position is hybrid and requires working in a MOVA office (Boston or Northampton) two days a week for an initial training period of at least three months. Upon successful completion of the training period, this position is required to work two days per month in a MOVA office as well as frequent travel across the state to trainings and events including to MOVA office locations in Boston and Northampton and occasional overnight travel. * Minimum?of?two?years?relevant?professional?work?experience?in?a?project?management,?training and development,?or?event?planning?role;?a?degree?may?substitute?for?up?to?one?year?of?professional work experience? * Knowledge?of?direct?services?programming?and?victim?services?(e.g.?social?services,?sexual?and domestic violence services, etc.)? * Excellent?written?and?oral?communication?skills?including?the?ability?to?speak?in?public? * Exceptional?interpersonal?and?collaborative?skills?and?the?ability?to?work?effectively?with?a?wide range of individuals? * Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deliverables?? * Ability to adapt planning?approach?to?meet organizational and external partnership needs? * Superior?multi-tasking?abilities,?organizational?skills,?and?a?detail-oriented?mindset? * Ability?to?establish?and?meet?deadlines?and?effectively?problem?solve?to achieve job goals and outcomes? * Ability?to?work?effectively?in?a?collaborative?team?environment?to?progress?key deliverables? * Ability to interact and collaborate successfully with many different personality types and to effectively develop and?maintain?strong working relationships across all levels within the agency and outside the agency??? * Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and video communication platforms such as Zoom Meeting, Zoom Webinar, and Microsoft Teams * Commitment?to?furthering?the?agency's?overall?mission?and?priorities? * Valid?driver's?license.?Travel?throughout?Massachusetts?required. Job: Training and Development* *Organization: Victim & Witness Asst Board *Title: *Training and Event Coordinator Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 2600023M