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.
Responsibilities
- Lead 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 outreach
- Engage in training initiatives to build a deeper understanding of content, presenters, and the needs of attendees
- Propose quarterly awareness trainings that are accessible and inclusive of survivor voices and the emerging needs of the victim services community
- Execute an annual training calendar inclusive of all MOVA-led trainings and events
- Support the development of talking points, agendas, and printed materials for the VWAB members, Executive Director, and external presenters for events as needed
- Serve as the communications liaison for vendors, presenters, trainers, and attendees
- Prepare materials and coordinate opportunities for vendors, presenters, trainers, and attendees, including MOVA staff, to support execution of trainings and events
- At the direction of the Director of External Engagement, attend community events to represent MOVA and share relevant educational materials
- Compile and track training requests from the field, allied professionals, and the larger community and propose responses to the Director of External Engagement
- Prepare, compile, and analyze program evaluations and report findings to support enhancements to future trainings and events
- Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including victims and survivors, to build a reliable community of trainers, presenters, and speakers for training and events
- Support administrative tasks and attend events for stakeholder engagement at the request of the Director of External Engagement
Skills
- Minimum 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 experience
- Knowledge 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 public
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deliverables
- Ability to adapt planning approach to meet organizational and external partnership needs
- Superior multi-tasking abilities, organizational skills, and a detail-oriented mindset
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines and effectively problem solve to achieve job goals and outcomes
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment to progress key deliverables
- Ability 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 agency
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and video communication platforms such as Zoom Meeting, Zoom Webinar, and Microsoft Teams
- Commitment to furthering the agency's overall mission and priorities
- Valid driver's license. Travel throughout Massachusetts required
Company Overview
Commonwealth 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 Sponsorship
Commonwealth 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.