Manager, Strategic Convenings & Learning Initiatives

The ALS Association

2d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to make ALS livable and cure it. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at www.als.org POSITON SUMMARY: Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Convenings & Learning Initiatives, the Manager, Strategic Convenings & Learning Initiatives supports the development, coordination, and execution of innovative convening strategies and capacity building programs that drive cross-sector collaboration, organizational learning, and strategic impact, and will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Association. This position may involve travel to the Association’s offices and meeting locations as determined by business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Organizational Development from a four-year college or university preferred, or 4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years experience in the non-profit sector, specifically with project management experience in administration and operations of programs desired.
Experience with stakeholder convenings, public-private partnerships, or healthcare policy forums.
Proven track record in learning strategy development and digital credentialing programs.
Familiarity with fundraising collaboration or sponsor engagement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and various computer systems, with strong written and oral communication skills to engage both internal and external audiences.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled at managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player with the ability to build relationships across departments and demonstrated success as a project manager leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Computer skills required: (Contract Management Systems; Development Software; Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office; Project Management Software)

Responsibilities

In alignment with the Strategy Team, supports association-wide meetings, strategic convenings, and conferences in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Manages operational aspects of strategic convenings and conferences, including meeting planning, travel logistics, conference space, and lodging, and assists with post-event activities such as follow-up communications, meeting summaries, budget reconciliation, and surveys.
Supports the planning and execution of staff calls, meetings, and other association-wide, cross-departmental meetings.
In collaboration with the operations team, facilitate contract review and ensure agreements are secured prior to submission for approval, while coordinating with Association staff, contractors, vendors, and consultants to plan and manage meetings within the established budget.
Develop training and resources for the Association that aligns with the Associations learning culture, that are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with DEI principles.
Responsible for the assessment and ongoing management of an LMS system, and other vendors within training functions.
Assists in the management, development, and execution of trainings and summits, including logistical oversight, platform setup and management, presentation development, and pre- and post-event communications with presenters and attendees.
Serves as the primary account manager for Credly, overseeing all aspects of the digital badge program, including strategy, implementation, creative direction, and ROI evaluation.
Maintain a master training library – developing and maintaining a process for annual review and content accuracy.
Participate in the execution of organization-wide projects that align with the priorities of departments, support functions, volunteers and external partners within the broader enterprise strategy.
Coordinates with the Strategy department on communication, analysis, recommendations, priority initiatives, and identifying potential obstacles, risks, and solutions, while supporting cross-functional projects to drive strategic initiatives and organizational change.