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Capacity Building Specialist

Department: NNAAC (National Network for Arab American Communities)

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Capacity Building Specialist

Job Status: Part-time (up to 28 hours)

Functional areas/departments where this position may be located:

• National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC)

  Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Capacity-Building Specialist is responsible for developing quality resources, programming, networking, and skill-building opportunities for Arts and Culture NNAAC member organizations, providing customized assistance that responds to individual member requests. This position directly impacts ACCESS- mission by growing our national reach and playing a leadership role in improving the standing of the national Arab American community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, assist and implement opportunities for Arts and Culture to be actively engaged with NNAAC and its members through tailored programming, webinars, sub-committees, remote and in-person networking and special initiatives and/or projects

• Understand the vision, mission, programs, strategies, and capacity needs of Arts and Culture with NNAAC members and identify solutions

• Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with NNAAC members on Arts and Culture

• Respond to requests from members and provide them with timely and relevant information

• Co-facilitate the NNAAC Arts and Culture sub-committee and develop annual curriculums including identifying guest speakers and developing relevant meeting topics

• Provide designed support for the members to meet their needs through capacity building, funding, and other resources based on the need

• Function as a liaison and create connections between Arts and Culture, NNAAC members, ACCESS departments, the Arab American National Museum and other national partner organizations

• Create and discover opportunities for collaboration between Arts and Culture, NNAAC members and with external Arts and Culture partners, and work with NNAAC members to carry out collaborations

• In conjunction with the Policy team, identify areas for advocacy for Arab American non-profits

• Create special tracks and programming, as well as assist with the planning, for Arts and Culture members at annual events including convenings, advocacy events, and online programming

• Identify funding opportunities specific to Arts and Culture, as well as funding opportunities for NNAAC to utilize to regrant to Arts and Culture initiatives

• Assist with facilitating the annual Capacity-Building Grant

• Identify potential new Arts and Culture committee and personnel members

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate to advanced concepts, practices and procedures in non-profit management, philanthropy, and capacity-building, particularly in non-profits in the Arts and Culture sector

• Grant writing and its process

• Processes, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being received

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

• Inspire confidence and passion in external audiences to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders

• Be an innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and results

• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed

• Objectively gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Manage difficult conversations with stakeholders and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Interpret, speak, and write in Arabic, Spanish or other native language of the predominant service population is preferred

• Maintain confidentiality of agency and client information

  Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor-s degree

• Required Disciplines:

• Social Sciences, Non-profit Management, Art, Business, Public Administration, or related field

and

• At least 3 years of experience working in a nonprofit organization, with specific experience in training, coordination, event planning, relationship building with community stakeholders and capacity-building consulting

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

  Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

  Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local, in-state, and national, up to 20-50%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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