Warriors Regional Director - West

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Warriors to Work Regional Director leads a team of Warriors to Work teams in regional offices and field offices to provide career transition guidance and help warriors obtain gainful employment and meaningful career opportunities. The Warriors to Work (WtoW) Regional Director develops employer relationships, identifies employer points of contact to be shared with WtoW teams, and provides advice to employers on best practices to hire and employ veterans.

Note:

The Warriors to Work program objective is to help warriors to secure rewarding and successful careers leading to long-term financial security and financial wellness for themselves and their families.

• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead, motivate, coach, and educate staff member, especially with geographically dispersed subordinates. Demonstrated ability to manage through vision and values.
• Demonstrated understanding of relationship management and partnering. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated understanding of budget management and fiduciary oversight principles.
• Strong networking skills to build working relationships with community leaders including employers, VSOs, military, and vocational and training organizations.
• Effective organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, assignments, and priorities within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ease and confidence in public speaking. Strong presentation skills. Confident communicator with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to large audiences, small groups, and individuals.
• Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

Requirements

• Five years of WWP Programs experience (e.g., Alumni, Mental Health & Wellness, Physical Health & Wellness) or business recruitment experience in a corporate environment.
• Five years of staff leadership and management experience.

Preferences

• Five years of experience managing virtual or remote teams.
• Five years of experience successfully creating and maintaining long-term business partnerships.
• Five years of experience growing and developing outcome-oriented career goals for veterans.
• Two years of business development experience in a nonprofit environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferences

• Master's degree in business or management.

Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire.

Preferences

• ASIST Certification.

• General office environment; temperature controlled.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment, e.g., copiers, phones, computers, filing cabinets.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Up to 35% travel.

We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes;
Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick…