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Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv National Strategy Manager in Dearborn, Michigan
National Strategy Manager
Department: Administration
Location: Dearborn, MI
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Job Title: Manager, National Strategy
Job Status: Full-time
Job Summary: Under general supervision the National Strategy Manager will spearhead efforts to engage the Arab American community by designing and executing the MOVE event (to find out more about our MOVE event,
MOVE 2023: An Arab American Summit to Advance Social Change (accessmovesummit.org) and engagement strategy. The national Strategy Manager will also work to align the strategies of the national institutions (to learn more about our national institutions please see Arab American National Museum , Center for Arab American Philanthropy, National Network for Arab American Communities) with the overarching goals of the organization. Will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that align with the company-s vision and goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and manage the Arab American Speakers Bureau, ensuring alignment between the Speakers Bureau objectives and those of the four national institutions
Collaborate with Executive Leadership and the four national institutions to ensure alignment in key strategic areas
Analyze the Arab American nonprofit and activist landscape to inform strategic decisions and program development
Connect national institutions to create collective strategy towards ACCESS mission and vision
Work with the four national institutions to identify and address issues critical to the Arab American community, ensuring MOVE remains relevant
Oversee the MOVE/ACCESS event planner to ensure effective planning and execution of events
Foster ongoing engagement with the Arab American community between the MOVE conferences to advance MOVE goals
Develop and support new initiatives emerging from MOVE panels and programs that advance ACCESS -national priorities
Strategize and oversee the MOVE Conference, developing the conference strategy and managing its implementation, including the creation of the conference tracks and sessions
Create and implement a comprehensive plan to evaluate the effectiveness of MOVE and its alignment with the organization goals
Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Advance concepts, practices, and procedures in nonprofit management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Initiative Development
Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail
Ability to manage pressure and make good decisions quickly
Experience in marketing or public relations
Arab American nonprofit and activist landscape
Skill in:
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to:
Proven success in event planning or coordination
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Facilitate and present at meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Plan and execute items necessary in regard to organizing MOVE
Work on-site at event as needed, nights, weekends, and travel required
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor-s degree
Master-s degree preferred
Required Disciplines:
Business Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Meeting and Convention Planning or a related field
and
At least 3-5 years of experience in event planning or 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: None generally required; Local, in-state, national, and international travel, may be up to 10 %
Working Environment: Climate controlled office
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