Monday, October 20, 2008

Director of Training, Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family Services - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 10/20/08

Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth & Family Services (MANY)

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic youth service professional that is interested in supporting and advancing high quality youth services. MANY is a team-based organization that values the development of all team members and offers staff the opportunity for ongoing learning and growth in their areas of interest. We also offer flexible hours/ schedules, an informal office atmosphere, competitive wages and a customized benefits package.

Director of Training: The Director of Training is responsible for managing the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of annual training activities. These include skill-based trainings, an annual conference and distance learning trainings. The ideal candidate will possess diverse experience within the non-profit youth services field experience in the design and delivery of training, experience in supervising individual staff and/or consultants and strong relationship-building/networking skills.

In all of our team members, MANY looks for highly motivated people with vision, creativity, and a track record of quality work. The successful candidate will be well organized, work well individually and as part of a team, and have excellent communication skills (both written and oral). Facilitation skills a plus!

The Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family Services (MANY) is a nonprofit capacity-building organization dedicated to the development and enhancement of high-quality youth programs and organizations. We offer comprehensive training and consulting services that combine cutting edge resources and best practice research to support organizational and staff development. As a nimble organization we often change services and projects based on the needs of our members and the youth service field. For more information on current strategic initiatives please visit our website at: http://www.manynet.org/strategicinitiatives/default.aspx. Our mission is to help our members and constituents be their best by nurturing innovative practices grounded in positive youth development. We connect great ideas and great people and then add the most valuable collection of services and professional resources.

TO APPLY: Qualified applicants should send salary requirement, resume and cover letter describing how your interests fit with our work. No phone calls, please. Materials can be sent via e-mail as a Word document to Terri@manynet.org. First review of applications is October 15, 2008. This position will be open until filled. For more information, please see our website at www.MANYnet.org

MANY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to attracting a wide range of diverse candidates

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

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