Training & Leadership Associate Director

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc. also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.   

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through 5 core topics: self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting & effective decision-making. We also provide tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, social beings, and overall well-being.  

Our mission is to teach SEL tools at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social well-being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc. and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Resilience offers unpaid internship programs that require at least a 4-month commitment with a minimum of 5 hours per week and team meetings weekly. Availability must also allow for as-needed meetings/phone calls. There are flexible start and end dates with the option to continue after meeting the minimum requirement. 

As an Associate Director at Resilience, you will lead a cross-functional team and ensure the successful delivery of project objectives. Play a key role in supporting and facilitating various activities within the organization. 

Daily Expectation

As the Associate Director, your daily expectations will include:

• Will assist the department director with running the department and making improvements.
• Proactively engage with the executive team of directors to develop an outstanding and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee the development of Resilience, Inc. by partnering with other leaders, directors, and project managers.
• Conduct weekly meetings to ensure each department is maintained and goals are being achieved, and strategies/plans are being developed in order to pursue the organization’s mission.
• Ensure the development of department projects and tasks.
• Support staff through training, facilitating, and communications.
• Assist in developing and implementing professional development programs for educators to support the successful implementation of Resilience Inc.'s SEL curriculums in K-12 schools
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify professional development needs and create training content
• Aid in developing and maintaining relationships with schools and districts to promote Resilience Inc.'s professional development programs
• Ensure program effectiveness by conducting evaluations and collecting feedback from participants
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and make recommendations for improvements to Resilience Inc.'s professional development programs
   

Requirements:

To fulfill the role successfully, you should meet the following requirements:

• Experience leading a team in either the professional or academic world 
  Experience in leadership or management preferred.
• Strong interest in employee growth and success, leadership, and team development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and receptiveness to feedback.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and personal accountability, with the ability to hold others accountable as needed.
• Availability for a minimum of 5-10 hours per week, with flexibility during exam weeks. 
  
  
   

Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.