Capacity Building Specialist Department: NNAAC (National Network for Arab American Communities) Location: Dearborn, MI START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3170621&source=3170621-CJB-0) 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 START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3170621&source=3170621-CJB-0)