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Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Training Coordinator

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) Job Description

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Join Our Team as a Training Coordinator at Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong! About Us:

Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) is a statewide self-advocacy organization that supports, nurtures, and promotes self-advocacy in youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower self-advocates, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through education to make choices that improve and enrich lives. Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Training Coordinator to lead our training initiatives. This role involves partnering with self-advocate peer trainers to co-lead and build training teams. The Training Coordinator will manage statewide training programs, including Awareness and Action (A&A), the Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS), and the new i-SALS initiative. What We Offer: Compensation and Benefits:

Starting rate: $23.00 - $25.50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. A prorated monthly stipend of $100 to $135 for employees working 30 or more hours per week. Opportunity for growth into a director-level position as the program expands.

Work Schedule:

Part-Time or Full-Time, 32 - 40 hours per week. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional Saturday meetings. Hybrid (60% in-person, 40% remote) work arrangement: 2-3 days in-person, 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise multiple training teams, ensuring effective delivery of training both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Manage training requests, process applications, set up course materials, and coordinate schedules and locations. Build and maintain relationships with residential service providers, self-advocacy groups, school programs, and individual self-advocates. Provide orientation and ongoing support to new and current trainers. Organize and facilitate weekly team meetings and training sessions. Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including technology needs and accessibility. Regularly review and update training curricula and materials. Identify and pursue new training opportunities in collaboration with other MASS staff. Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience in self-advocacy, community organizing, human rights, training facilitation, or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Zoom and online conferencing platforms. Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). A vehicle for travel throughout Massachusetts is preferred, though candidates with reliable access to public transportation will be considered. A willingness to learn and grow within the position. Knowledge of domestic and/or sexual violence is a plus. Familiarity with organizing, networking and creating connections with other groups and allies. If you are passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply now! 200 Portland St suite 500, Boston, MA, USA

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