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Partners in Policymaking Job Opportunity

Applications are currently being accepted for a Partners in Policymaking Coordinator to provide full and complete coordination and oversight of the implementation of the Partners in Policymaking program in Louisiana.

As the Partners Coordinator, you are responsible for replicating a program that has been proven effective. The key to the model’s success, however, is clear: in order for Partners graduates to be successful, the model must be fully implemented. The Partners in Policymaking Coordinator reports to the Families Helping Families at the Crossroads Executive Director and works directly with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate the program based on the recommendations in the Coordinator’s Handbook to ensure all participants achieve all the competencies.
  • Manage the program’s financial resources responsibly.
  • Provide regular, timely debriefings and full reports about the Partners program.
  • Provide personal testimonials from Partners graduates about their experiences in the program.
  • Encourage and assist Partners graduates to serve on policy boards and/or commissions.
  • Collect Session Evaluations from participants and Speaker’s Evaluations from speakers.
  • Ensure the Initial, Six-Month, and Long-Term surveys by participants are completed and the data is compiled, and reported to the Council.
  • Invite and welcome representatives from the Council to attend Partners sessions and graduation as guests.
  • Add Partners graduates to listservs, social media, and other networks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements

  • Flexible scheduling for overnight stays in Baton Rouge, LA
  • Strong organizational, planning, leadership, writing and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and email
  • Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player
  • Ability to lead and motivate a group of advocates
  • Knowledge and/or experience in facilitating a program (facilitation skills)
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Partners in Policymaking program

Download Application HERE

Please remit the application with a cover letter and resume via one of the following:

Mail:
Families Helping Families at the Crossroads of LA
Attn: Jim Sprinkle, Executive Director
2840 Military Hwy., Suite A
Pineville, Louisiana 71360

Fax: 318-640-4299
Families Helping Families at the Crossroads of LA
Attn: Jim Sprinkle, Executive Director
Subject: Partners in Policymaking Coordinator Application

Email: [email protected]
Subject: Partners in Policymaking Coordinator Application

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