Job Details Requisition Number Post Date Job Title City

17-0004 1/30/2017 Associate Project Manager, Wildland Quincy, MA or Denver, CO

Job Description

The National Fire Protection Association’s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. An international nonprofit established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. Want to be part of something big? As an employee of the National Fire Protection Association, you are working toward truly making a difference all over the world. You play a key role in keeping first responders safe, helping to provide architects with guidelines for building design and safety, providing education to children in schools, and so much more. Employees at NFPA bring a collective passion to work every day as together, they contribute toward solving the fire problem…all while being offered great benefits, including a pension plan and an on-site fitness center. Want to make a difference? Join Us. NFPA has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Manager to join Wildfire Division in support of the Firewise Program. The Associate Project Manager must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking skills are utilized in support of division projects, programs, campaigns; and with both internal and external customers and stakeholders. Qualified candidates in both Massachusetts and Colorado are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: • •

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Assist with the review, updating, development and auditing of content for electronic and printed resources and assets. Participate in national and international real-time fire monitoring for the division’s situational awareness purposes; develop corresponding daily website updates and coordinate with the association’s social media manager to ensure timely distribution of related information. Collaboratively research and develop interactive Online Learning Center course materials. Collect and track analytics for related programs and division

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reporting purposes. Coordinate value-added presentations and workshops for Firewise Program stakeholders. Provide assistance to the Wildfire Division’s Field Reps. Coordinate outreach activities to identified FWC stakeholders (fire departments, emergency management staffs, Fire Safe Councils and others). Assist with annual Firewise/USA community renewals and recognition outreach to participating communities. Write blogs and develop outreach materials for the Firewise program and the Wildfire Division. Staff division and program conference and trade show booths; as needed participate in related activities and develop and deliver presentations. Some travel required. Other duties for the Firewise program and the Division as required.

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Bachelor Degree or combination of education and experience in Natural Resources, Fire Safety, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field. 3-5 years of experience with increasing responsibility. Proven program management successes. Excellent organizational, public speaking, interpersonal, verbal and written communication and computer skills are mandatory. Knowledge and experience in wildfire issues is preferred.

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Work Ethic – Energetic Self-starter that requires little direct supervision of day to day tasks, seeks information to improve processes, able to multi-task in a fast pace work environment where priorities can change rapidly. Strives daily to improve personal and team performance. Meets goals and deadlines. Reliable and dependable. Communications – Articulate, engaging, open and honest, positive and supportive. Team Collaborator – believes team success is more important than individual success. Strives for open and honest communication with team members, solves problems through direct communication, participates fully as a team member, assumes the best of intentions of others, hold themselves and team members accountable. Always seeking positive solutions. Flexibility- Able to work with people from all walks of life, collaborate with team members working in other areas of the country, able to adapt communications and work methods to meet varying needs. Can adapt to changing situations and priorities.

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Open to new ideas, is comfortable in a brainstorming environment. Seeks positive relationships in the work environment.

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