Director, Partnerships and Operations
- Employer
- Sparks Group
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- Jan 21, 2022
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- Industry
- Other
- Function
- Accountant, Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is REQURIED for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the operations of the DuPont and Capitol Hill offices and other organizational activities in Washington, DC
- Prepare memos, presentations, and briefing materials for meetings attended by leadership
- Liaise with any partners or experts retained to assist in achieving long term goals
- Act as a relationship manager, along with President and CEO, with DC-based donors and partners
- Track and monitor pertinent legislation relevant to organizational interests
- Working with the Events and Development team in New York, develop event processes and protocols to provide consistency and uphold organizational standards
- Working with the Events and Development team in New York, help to source local venues, suppliers and other vendors and be the "on the ground" lead for all events
- Ensure both offices are maintained with the highest degree of professionalism
- Create and maintain a strong relationship with the property owners of both offices, ensuring a good rapport and assuring that their properties are being well and professionally maintained
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience in the Washington DC political space, with knowledge of the culture and workings of Capitol Hill; as well as experience working for a non-profit or organization in a similar capacity, or in a Government-related role in Washington, DC
- Top-notch organizational skills and attention to detail is an absolute must
- Strong analytical and research skills, including knowledge of the Congress.gov, the Federal Register, Politico, the Hill, Congressional Quarterly and other written print and online materials related to the federal legislation and regulation.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful events in varying size and scale is desired
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and people management skills, with the confidence and ability to effectively communicate with donors, The Hill and Agency staff
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A passion for helping others to overcome toxic stress and trauma in core areas of study (veterans, education, addiction and recovery, healthcare) is a strong plus.
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Qualified candidates should send their resume AND call Sparks Group for additional details. Please note, resume must include a valid email address in order to be considered. We look forward to discussing your background, your current job search, and your potential career path with Sparks Group!
Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
Company
Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.
Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.
Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.
- Website
- http://www.sparksgroupinc.com/
- Telephone
- 3012792300
- Location
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700 King Farm Blvd.
Suite 100
Rockville
MD
20850-5736
US
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