This Division leads the Lab's agenda item of being a Force for Good in the community in education, workforce development, philanthropy, volunteerism and economic development. Primary job ...
This Division leads the Lab's agenda item of being a Force for Good in the community in education, workforce development, philanthropy, volunteerism and economic development. Primary job ...
Group Leader (Community Programs Manager 4)
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
$128K - $215K/yr
This Division leads the Lab's agenda item of being a Force for Good in the community in education, workforce development, philanthropy, volunteerism and economic development. Primary job ...
Group Leader (Community Programs Manager 4)
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
$128K - $215K/yr
This Division leads the Lab's agenda item of being a Force for Good in the community in education, workforce development, philanthropy, volunteerism and economic development. Primary job ...
It requires someone who can operate across public affairs, community engagement, economic development, workforce development, local government relations, and site-level reputation management.
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It requires someone who can operate across public affairs, community engagement, economic development, workforce development, local government relations, and site-level reputation management.
Ext Ag/ 4-H Agent
NM · On-site
$14.75 - $19.75/hr
... Sciences: community/ economic development; other adult and youth leaders and the public throughout the county, as the job requires. - Collaborate with youth serving community organizations and ...
Ext Ag/ 4-H Agent
NM · On-site
$14.75 - $19.75/hr
... Sciences: community/ economic development; other adult and youth leaders and the public throughout the county, as the job requires. - Collaborate with youth serving community organizations and ...
Urban planning, urban design, community planning, regional planning, environmental planning, water resources, the built environment, Indigenous planning, policy studies, economic development, and ...
Urban planning, urban design, community planning, regional planning, environmental planning, water resources, the built environment, Indigenous planning, policy studies, economic development, and ...
Urban planning, urban design, community planning, regional planning, environmental planning, water resources, the built environment, Indigenous planning, policy studies, economic development, and ...
Urban planning, urban design, community planning, regional planning, environmental planning, water resources, the built environment, Indigenous planning, policy studies, economic development, and ...
Business Development Manager
Santa Fe, NM · On-site
$53K/yr
Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry leaders, community organizations, and economic development partners, serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring a ...
Business Development Manager
Santa Fe, NM · On-site
$53K/yr
Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry leaders, community organizations, and economic development partners, serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring a ...
Community Relations Manager
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
Creating and maintaining a list of local contacts by region, including local elected officials, service providers, business partners, councils of governments, economic development officials, etc.
Quick apply
Community Relations Manager
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
Creating and maintaining a list of local contacts by region, including local elected officials, service providers, business partners, councils of governments, economic development officials, etc.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL IMPACT COORDINATOR 26-27 SY
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$42K/yr
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
COMMUNITY SCHOOL IMPACT COORDINATOR 26-27 SY
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$42K/yr
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
Community Relations Manager
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
Creating and maintaining a list of local contacts by region, including local elected officials, service providers, business partners, councils of governments, economic development officials, etc.
Quick apply
Community Relations Manager
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
Creating and maintaining a list of local contacts by region, including local elected officials, service providers, business partners, councils of governments, economic development officials, etc.
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
The Community School Impact Coordinator plays a central role in transforming schools into hubs of ... and economic development sectors. Duties . All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque ...
Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry leaders, community organizations, and economic development partners, serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring a ...
Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry leaders, community organizations, and economic development partners, serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring a ...
Director of Government and Community Relations (52386)
Las Vegas, NM · On-site
$161K/yr
... commerce, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders. • Foster respectful government-to-government relationships with tribal nations that support educational access ...
Director of Government and Community Relations (52386)
Las Vegas, NM · On-site
$161K/yr
... commerce, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders. • Foster respectful government-to-government relationships with tribal nations that support educational access ...
... commerce, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders. · Foster respectful government-to-government relationships with tribal nations that support educational access ...
... commerce, economic development organizations, and community stakeholders. · Foster respectful government-to-government relationships with tribal nations that support educational access ...
Urban planning, urban design, community planning, regional planning, environmental planning, water resources, the built environment, Indigenous planning, policy studies, economic development, and ...
Urban planning, urban design, community planning, regional planning, environmental planning, water resources, the built environment, Indigenous planning, policy studies, economic development, and ...
Director, Development
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, environmental science, economics, finance, or related ... Lead external stakeholder engagement as needed, including landowner relationships, community and ...
Director, Development
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, environmental science, economics, finance, or related ... Lead external stakeholder engagement as needed, including landowner relationships, community and ...
... on-campus community, our reach extends across the state. We providing guidance, mentorship ... economic development organizations, technology accelerators, business incubators, and venture ...
... on-campus community, our reach extends across the state. We providing guidance, mentorship ... economic development organizations, technology accelerators, business incubators, and venture ...
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Posted 9 days ago
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Job description
Job Title Group Leader (Community Programs Manager 4)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name CP-CPO/Community Partnerships Office
Minimum Salary 128000
Maximum Salary 215900
This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply.
What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory employs a Group Leader to direct and manage its Community Partnerships Office (CPO). The office builds relationships with employees, communities, and stakeholders to advance Los Alamos as a premier national security science laboratory. CPO represents the Laboratory in developing partnerships between the Laboratory and its neighbors, including sovereign Native American communities, municipal and county governments, business leaders, educators, nonprofits executive directors, and the general public.
Reporting to and working with the Community Partnerships Division Leader, the position will provide leadership, vision, strategic and tactical planning, and management of community outreach professionals. This Division leads the Lab's agenda item of being a Force for Good in the community in education, workforce development, philanthropy, volunteerism and economic development.
Primary job responsibilities are to plan, direct, and supervise all Community Outreach professionals and activities; serve on the management team of the Community Partnerships Division; design, develop, and implement programs and projects to address regional needs and accomplish institutional economic development, education, and community giving objectives identified in the M&O contract; manage day to day operations including budgeting, resource management and program execution. The leader is a dedicated and energetic advocate for the Community Partnerships mission and inspires others to support the Lab's outcomes and success. We are looking for a results-oriented leader who works collaboratively with teams and diverse constituencies to achieve goals, builds trusted relationships with local communities and enforces Laboratory standards, policies, and procedures for safety and security.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated career path of progressive leadership and management experience in community relations and outreach including human and financial resources, strategic planning, and operations.
- Demonstrated consistent success in selecting highly qualified staff and developing a cohesive team of professionals. A management approach that is accessible, inclusive, collaborative, and empowering must be demonstrated and balanced by results-oriented accountability.
- Demonstrated experience in day-to-day management, including but not limited to managing headcount, forecasting budgets associated with the group, directing assignments, employee hiring and onboarding processes, providing continuous performance management and feedback to further develop staff including annual performance discussions.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and evaluating community program initiatives in the areas of economic development, education, workforce development, and philanthropy/nonprofits.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills including relationship building skills and a strong record of technical presentation delivery to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated strong record of community involvement and partnership building.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field required (advanced degree preferred), education, science, or closely related field from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience.
- Knowledge of New Mexico and national economic development, educational outreach, workforce development, and community giving methodologies, issues, best practices, funding sources, networks, initiatives and leadership.
- Knowledge of educational, economic development, workforce development, and philanthropy research.
- Knowledge of the work and accomplishments of Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Obtain a Q clearance.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Santa Fe, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
- Please attach a cover letter addressing the minimum job requirements and desired skills if applicable, along with your resume.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Environment: Occasional Domestic travel, Operation of motor vehicles. Work will routinely be required outside of LANL's normal business hours and at off-site locations; and will require occasional travel throughout New Mexico. The place of work will be in an office setting with frequent in-person meetings with partners. This is not a teleworking position.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
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Contact Details
Contact Name Daniel, Sumpter Tyler (Tyler)
Email sdaniel@lanl.gov
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