ThriVinci

Job Title: Skills-Based Volunteer Consultant Committee: Program Reports To: Program Committee Chair & or Project Manager Effective Date: Upon Project Start Date Per Client Need Work Location: Offsite/Telework, ability to travel occasionally per client meeting Purpose: The mission of ThriVinci is to empower communities through skills-based service. By sharing knowledge and talents, ThriVinci volunteers enable community agencies, who are advancing charitable causes and defending or preventing distress to vulnerable populations. We enable nonprofit organizations to adhere to organizational development best practices and data-driven solutions. Skills-based volunteers are responsible for: - Advancing a nonprofit’s cause through facilitation, team building, and collaboration in an organizational capacity building project in the community, through the use of lean management principles, data-driven solutions and organizational development best practices. - Providing expertise in but not limited to business analytics, project management, strategic alignment, group facilitation and training, ecosystem mapping, assessments and evaluations, as well as enhancing workplace relations. Job Summary: The Skills-Based Volunteer Consultant participates in or leads an organizational capacity based client project. The Skills-Based Volunteer Consultant also acts as liaison and advisor to the organization's project team and facilitates initiatives across the nonprofit organization. Primary Responsibilities: Project Management (Scrum) - Manage and communicate with the client. Project/Account Manager is the primary contact for clients, to avoid any confusion or miscommunications. - Manage project and team functions at the agency. Understand the project requirements and ensure they are thoroughly and unambiguously documented to ultimately support the client. - Ensure development and delivery per the project scope document.. - Identify and manage project risks while being responsive to the needs of the client. Organizes and presents information in an effective manner. Communicates project process and deadlines to clients. Meets with stakeholders to address project progress or concerns. Communication - Attends scheduled status updates (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) to maintain consistent Internal and external communication with involved staff and client team on project deliverables as defined by arrangements with client and scope document. - Collaborates with project team members to gain understanding of project goals and requirements. - Communicates with project manager and client in determining proper management of requests and priorities in order to complete projects in a quality and timely manner. Meeting Deadlines - Ensures projects are completed from beginning to end and leads or facilitates coordination sessions with requesters, internal team members and appropriate client stakeholders. Required Abilities/Skills: - Prioritization and Organization of Work - Communication & Collaboration (Verbal/Written) - Organizational Understanding - Attention to Detail and Accuracy - Customer Service Education/Experience: 0-3 years - High School Diploma Preferred or currently a student in an accredited university 3-5 years - Bachelors degree or professional certification for subject matter expertise volunteers Physical Requirements: - Home/Client office environment, ability to sit for a prolonged period. Time Commitment: - Nonprofit client projects typically consist of a 3-5 month timeline. - Volunteer Consultants are expected to work on projects no more than 5 hours per week for the duration of the project. Technology: - Basic computer and technological ability for video conferencing software, Google, Slack, Trello etc.. Training: - Volunteers will attend an orientation session with the project manager and or Program Committee Chair either as a small group or One-on-One training session. Outcomes/Benefits: - Opportunity to give back and make a difference to a nonprofit, in a professionally skilled approach by impacting their organizational practices for long term success. - Learn, practice and hone new skills to advance your professional goals and interests. - Network and build lasting relationships with community members and other volunteers.