Training and Event Coordinator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is an independent state agency governed by the Victim and Witness Assistance Board, striving to advance victim rights. The Training and Event Coordinator will lead the planning and implementation of community education opportunities for victim services providers, survivors, and allied professionals.ResponsibilitiesLead logistics management for annual victim rights events, the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance Training Academy, the Garden of Peace Honor Program, SAFEPLAN trainings, New Advocate Trainings, and other MOVA-led statewide events and ensure consistency in the agency’s branding and outreachEngage in training initiatives to build a deeper understanding of content, presenters, and the needs of attendeesPropose quarterly awareness trainings that are accessible and inclusive of survivor voices and the emerging needs of the victim services communityExecute an annual training calendar inclusive of all MOVA-led trainings and eventsSupport the development of talking points, agendas, and printed materials for the VWAB members, Executive Director, and external presenters for events as neededServe as the communications liaison for vendors, presenters, trainers, and attendeesPrepare materials and coordinate opportunities for vendors, presenters, trainers, and attendees, including MOVA staff, to support execution of trainings and eventsAt the direction of the Director of External Engagement, attend community events to represent MOVA and share relevant educational materialsCompile and track training requests from the field, allied professionals, and the larger community and propose responses to the Director of External EngagementPrepare, compile, and analyze program evaluations and report findings to support enhancements to future trainings and eventsDevelop and maintain relationships with external partners, including victims and survivors, to build a reliable community of trainers, presenters, and speakers for training and eventsSupport administrative tasks and attend events for stakeholder engagement at the request of the Director of External EngagementSkillsMinimum of two years relevant professional work experience in a project management, training and development, or event planning role; a degree may substitute for up to one year of professional work experienceKnowledge of direct services programming and victim services (e.g. social services, sexual and domestic violence services, etc.)Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to speak in publicExceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individualsProven ability to work under pressure and meet deliverablesAbility to adapt planning approach to meet organizational and external partnership needsSuperior multi-tasking abilities, organizational skills, and a detail-oriented mindsetAbility to establish and meet deadlines and effectively problem solve to achieve job goals and outcomesAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team environment to progress key deliverablesAbility to interact and collaborate successfully with many different personality types and to effectively develop and maintain strong working relationships across all levels within the agency and outside the agencyProficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and video communication platforms such as Zoom Meeting, Zoom Webinar, and Microsoft TeamsCommitment to furthering the agency's overall mission and prioritiesValid driver's license. Travel throughout Massachusetts requiredCompany OverviewCommonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration. It was founded in 1788, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.mass.gov/.Company H1B SponsorshipCommonwealth of Massachusetts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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