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Senior Community Liaison Job at Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project Anchorage, AK

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2024-06-12
  • Location
    Anchorage, AK
  • Job Title
    Senior Community Liaison
  • Gender
    Both
Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.
But if you’re the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation’s wounded warriors and their families, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.
At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days’ work from home)
  • Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
  • Competitive pay and performance incentives
  • A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Senior Community Liaison connects, serves, and empowers WWP Alumni and family members by assisting the WWP Alumni team with outreach to wounded service members (active and veteran) and with planning and executing Alumni engagement events/activities in an assigned regional area. They build and nurture relationships with local VA’s, military installations, community leaders, VSOs and other non-profits to create collaborative opportunities, provide diverse resources, and educate the community on the WWP brand, programs and resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Interact with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships and networks in pursuit of common goals (e.g., with VSO/MSO community leaders, federal/state agency leaders (local representatives), federal/state lawmakers and their staffs, military leaders, and other community leaders where appropriate).
  • Develop a comprehensive and integrated community outreach plan (including timelines, measures of success that tie to organizational priorities) that includes key individuals, organizations, and consortiums in the assigned area of operation.
  • As a WWP liaison and representative, collaborate and communicate successfully with key external leaders and organizations. Develop and foster enduring relationships with community leaders focused on issues which may impact WWP and WWP warriors.
  • Plan local events and activities for the benefit of Alumni, active-duty service members and their families. Encourage them to participate and connect with other members.
  • Identify community events and activities in the local area that will provide opportunities for warriors and active-duty service members participation and connection.
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of all WWP efforts across programmatic and non-programmatic teams including advocacy efforts and how WWP impacts and interacts with the military and veteran communities.
  • Establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with WWP teammates.
  • Utilize expense controls and seek cost-saving opportunities to help manage budget effectively.
  • Make public presentations and conduct outreach about WWP to grow and publicize initiatives to enhance potential corporate and community support.
  • Must incorporate collaborative technology and communication platforms, bridging WWP programs and services with unique and remote constraints associated with Alaska.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
  • High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative. Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge about local partners, other leading organizations, and key military and government officials in the designated region.
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. Confident communicator with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to groups and individuals.
  • Demonstrated understanding of relationship management and partnering. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport with veterans and their families.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships. Demonstrated emotional intelligence. Ability to respond to sensitive matters with diplomacy and empathy.
  • Demonstrated understanding of WWP programs and services offered to wounded warriors.
  • Good organizational and time management skills. Effectively complete assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to travel in support of WWP programs and services.
  • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
  • Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
EXPERIENCE
Requirements
  • Five years of experience building relationships with government and military organizations, veterans associations or other targeted constituents.
  • Two years of experience with computer software, e.g., Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Preferences
  • Seven years of experience building relationships with government and military organizations, veterans associations or other targeted constituents.
  • Military background/experience
  • Three years of experience working with military or veteran populations.
  • Two years of experience planning events or community activities.
EDUCATION
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.
Preferences
  • Master's Degree.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Requirements
  • None.
Preferences
  • None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • General office environment; temperature controlled.
  • Participation in outdoor activities and events under varying weather conditions.
  • Standing for extended periods of time.
  • May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.
  • Up to 50% travel.

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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note:
Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means."



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