Position Overview: The National Director of Training is responsible for the development, implementation, and success of Project C.U.R.E.'s training programs in support of our volunteers and staff. These women and men provide the services necessary for the success of Project C.U.R. E's seven Distribution Centers and Collection Centers throughout the U.S. The National Director of Training will ensure that training effectively leverages technology and data so Project C.U.R.E. is able to effectively engage and motivate thousands of volunteers who make up the C.U.R.E. Corps.
Responsibilities: The National Director of Volunteer Resources serves all the C.U.R.E. Communities and will:
- Develop leaders and technical experts from within the C.U.R.E. Corps to lead individuals and groups that participate with Project C.U.R.E.
- Create and maintain training standards for volunteers including writing curriculum, preparing videos and developing opportunities to refresh the training of the volunteer leaders.
- Develop updated onboarding and training programs for new staff.
- Consistency and Best Practices Oversees process standardization across the Distribution Centers including working to increase the sharing of best practices.
- On-site Encouragement Willing to travel domestically once per month and annual international trips on assessment.
- Creates a culture of continuous change across the organization. Helps to drive forward improvement projects and provide accountability on projects.
- Provides Resources for the successful functioning of the warehouses and works as a project manager in conjunction with the staff at headquarters to help fulfill these needs.
- Measure and Evaluate Key Performance Indicator metrics are collected, analyzed and shared with the other Team members through the timely distribution of meaningful management reports.
- Ensures Safety for visitors, staff, and volunteers. This includes adherence to established safety practices in the warehouses and necessary maintenance on the trucks and equipment. Conducts regular audits at each site to support adherence to practices.
- Utilize Technology Works with a team of volunteers and HQ staff members to create technology tools and provides documentation and training to Operations Directors on these new tools.
Qualifications: The National Director of Training must demonstrate alignment with Project C.U.R.E.'s Mission and Core Values and be passionate about addressing the healthcare inequalities of the developing world in a sustainable manner. The ideal candidate for the position:
- Is qualified: Holds a bachelor's degree. Has at least five years of management experience or extensive experience within the Project C.U.R.E. process.
- Understands the task: Has a strong history in education and development, in-person, online, and hybrid training programs are required.
- Is highly accountable: Has a proven record of establishing and achieving goals in a high-performance environment.
- Develops others: Inspires and leads to set and achieve goals within the context of building a “performance culture.” Is accessible to associates at all levels, interacting consistently, openly and honestly to assure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- Is organized: Has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, with a high degree of professionalism and integrity, and is detail-oriented.
- Is quantitative: Understands the importance and use of setting numerical goals and measures of performance and utilizes those numbers in managing various teams toward success.
- Is teachable: Has an attitude of openness, is eager to learn new things, and does not get stuck in a repetitive pattern of doing the same things the same way for too long. Can quickly comprehend complex concepts and will accept instruction
- Is “bottom-line” oriented: Manages for the overall financial health of the organization by securing in-kind donations, negotiating discounts and benefits with vendors and venues, and overcoming budget and resource challenges.
- Is a good person: Accepts feedback and continually looks for ways to develop themselves, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and values in representing Project C.U.R.E.
- Works well with others: Possesses excellent relationship, management and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with donors, volunteers, staff and interns; displays mature judgment, superior diplomatic skills.
- Is an effective communicator: Demonstrates effective communication skills including writing, interpersonal communication and public speaking skills; is a good listener.
- Is a problem solver: Identifies, diagnoses and quickly resolves complex problems to improve results; is continuously pursuing innovation and process improvements to increase efficiency and competitive advantage.
- Is goal-oriented: Has an obvious passion and enthusiasm for saving lives and changing the world with an attitude of tenacity and never accepting “no” for an answer; is a “self-starter” who is internally motivated and does not require significant supervision.
Compensation & Benefits: This position offers competitive compensation including health insurance, paid vacation, national holidays, and a 403(b) plan. The salary range for a director position at Project C.U.R.E. is dependent on the individual's qualifications, experience and education; $75,000 - $85,000.
Reports To: The National Director of Training reports to VP of Operations.
Location: Position is available in Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Chicago, Kansas City, or Nashville.
About Us: Healthcare in many developing countries is a global crisis. The severe lack of healthcare disrupts social and economic stability in almost every developing nation. Disease causes nine-out-of-ten preventable deaths in developing nations among children and adults. Millions of children under the age of five die each year from preventable disease, and more than 70% of these deaths occur from pneumonia, diarrhea, measles, malaria and malnutrition.
Founded in 1987, Project C.U.R.E. (www.projectcure.org) has grown to be the largest organization in the world delivering nearly 150+ forty-foot ocean freight cargo containers of donated medical supplies and equipment annually. Each project begins with an onsite Needs Assessment to ensure that Project C.U.R.E. delivers the right items to the right people. Project C.U.R.E. has delivered medical relief in 130+ countries. In addition, Project C.U.R.E. conducts C.U.R.E. Clinics, Helping Babies Breathe training, and bio-technical trainings to hospitals and health care clinics in 40 developing nations.
On average, the value of a Project C.U.R.E. Cargo container is worth approximately $400,000 (wholesale), providing an amazing 20-to-1 “return on investment. Project C.U.R.E. operates Distribution Centers in Denver, Phoenix, Houston, Nashville, Philadelphia and Chicago where 30,000+ volunteers sort more than 26,000 types of non-perishable medical supplies and certify medical equipment for shipment abroad. Project C.U.R.E. also operates 12 Collection Centers from Ithaca to Sarasota and Portland. Project C.U.R.E. receives both new and quality used medical items from hundreds of hospitals throughout the United States and medical manufacturers, such as Stryker, Medline, Medtronic, Kimberly-Clark, Steris, and Hill-Rom.
Project C.U.R.E. operates on 2.5% administrative overhead and has earned numerous awards for being the industry leader in international medical donations. Project C.U.R.E. is recognized as a four-star organization by Guidestar, ranked a Platinum Participant by Charity Navigator and was ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the 20 most cost-effective nonprofits in the United States.
Mission: The mission of Project C.U.R.E. is to identify, solicit, collect, sort and distribute medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world.
Core Values:
- Credibility and Integrity ~ We will be honest. We won't make promises we can't keep, and we will keep the promises that we've made.
- Partnership ~ We seek to assist other individuals and organizations that share our common vision.
- Creativity and Ingenuity ~ We will endeavor to pioneer new ways of meeting the needs of others, being stewards of our resources and solving problems—from the small inconveniences to the major obstacles.
- Stewardship ~ Even though most of our assets are donations, we will remember the source and value of these and treat each as a gift.
- Excellence in Service ~ We will do our best work in meeting the needs of one another, our donors, our partners, and the sick and dying around the world.
- Information and Competence ~ We will become experts in our area of service. We will gain an increasing body of knowledge and expertise to be used, together with these other objectives, to see our vision become reality.
- Attitude ~ We will respect and honor others in the way that we treat them. We will strive to remain pleasant, positive and optimistic in all circumstances.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to:
Kristofer Anderson, VP of Operations
10377 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 200
Centennial, Colorado 80112
...@projectcure.org