Manager, External & International Relations

Position description

• Under project supervision, this position will support international and external stakeholders and manage the execution of activities so support those relationships.
• Build coalitions internally and externally (with peers, team members, Member Boards, volunteers, collateral and associated organizations, etc.) to contribute to Council strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate cooperation and teamwork throughout the organization.
• Communicate and operate in an open manner so that decisions and actions are clear and visible.
• Help advise other team members in the completion of their work.
• Consult with and keep supervisor informed on status of all projects.

• Embrace ownership and take responsibility for the outcomes.
• Follow through on commitments.
• Be open to feedback and flexible to changing needs, priorities, and resources.
• Participate in outreach events as needed.

• Consistently exercise sound judgment; and professional, expert, courteous, respectful, and responsive service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve on and occasionally lead high performing team of staff (where appropriate).
• Include appropriate people in decision making process, consider diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Ensure that the Council builds on these differences to reach unbiased and well-reasoned decisions.
• Treat customers, colleagues, and employees in a fair and equitable manner.
• Reinforce organizational branding throughout the Council.

• Contribute to the development and management of the annual work plan for the maintenance, and administration of programs and services in Council Relations External Engagement programs.
• Consult with the Senior Manager, Policy & International Relations and the Assistant Vice President, Advocacy and External Engagement on identifying ways to grow and expand partnerships with external organizations.
• Collaborate with the team to regularly assess the efficiencies of Advocacy and External Engagement policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure best practices and process improvement.
• Implement policy and procedural changes as adopted.
• Cultivate cultural competency across all organizational activities, fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring outreach is sensitive to the diverse communities served.

• Prepare briefings and supporting material for senior level staff and officers for outreach visits to Member Boards, architectural professional societies, state components, and international organizations.
• Help manage relationships with external partners to advance the Council’s agenda.

• Serve in project management roles for council-wide initiatives.
• Serve as a staff liaison to Council committees as directed.
• Compile, analyze, and report program metrics for international programs and initiatives to inform decision- making and progress reports.
• Manage all aspects of event planning and logistical execution of international and domestic events, including coordinating activities and itineraries for team members and Council leadership and selecting vendors and venues; work with internal and external partners and vendors to ensure meeting and event needs are met.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy or related field; or, combination of substantial related experience, training, and education may substitute.
• Three or more years of relevant experience managing and supporting program/project or outreach work in non- profit associations, government, regulatory entities, or similar environments.
• Strong analytical skills and competence to undertake assignments with minimal supervision, strong interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication and well-developed presentation and reporting skills.
• Prior experience with non profit or international organizations desired.
• The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Attention to detail and can coordinate multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency using technology and a wide variety of software applications to include Adobe (PDF) Applications and Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point and state legislative tracking services.
• Experience in an agile environment preferred.
• Travel (including weekends) may be required.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, vision, and dental Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• All-staff outings and retreats
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning, supporting self-directed/curated professional development

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