270 Strategies - Training and Development Associate - DC, SF, Chicago

[Viveka Mandava]

POSITION

At 270 Strategies, we know that effective leaders and strong teams are the key to success. We believe the best teams succeed when organizations invest in their development and support them via thoughtful, robust training programs. To that end, we are growing our team to include a Training and Development Associate who will focus on supporting the professional development of 270 Strategies staff.

The ideal candidate is a creative self-starter with excellent communication and design skills, a strong interest in training and development, and a belief that grassroots organizing can change the world. This position will be based in San Francisco, CA, Chicago, IL , or Washington DC, and might require some travel.

Please apply at 270strategies.com. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter explaining interest in the position and commitment to training, as well two professional references.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Training and Development Associate will work closely with the training team to produce tools, templates, and trainings to support 270 Strategies staff across all departments and cohorts. He or she will play a critical role in ensuring that all of our staff have access to important resources to help them grow and succeed in their careers.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with 270 staff across departments to update and build out the 270 Strategies training library
  
• Researching and recommending external professional development opportunities for 270 Strategies staff
  
• Assisting the Project Manager for internal training and development with planning and executing of new hire onboardings, staff retreats, and miscellaneous in-person trainings
  
• Coordinating 270 Strategies webinar series, brown bag lunches, and other professional development initiatives
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will display an avid interest in pursuing innovative training and development methods, and will have experience in both training and creative design. He or she should demonstrate excellent visual communication skills, and a keen interest in building tools tailored to adult learners. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years professional experience. Graphic design experience preferred but not required.

Additionally, candidates should exhibit:

• Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Excellent written communication skills
  
• Knowledge of fundamental design principles
  
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with competing priorities
  
• Basic knowledge of grassroots organizing and campaigns
  

ABOUT 270 STRATEGIES

270 Strategies is a next-generation consulting firm that is redefining how companies and organizations build winning campaigns. We believe effective, 21st century campaigns must integrate people-centered, grassroots organizing with smart digital strategies and a data-driven approach. We're changing the way our clients manage their strategies and meet their goals — and changing the world in the process.

270 Strategies is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to clients and constituents. 270 Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and it is 270 Strategies' policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.