Wounded Warrior Project

Peer Leader Specialist

San Antonio, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 32 days ago

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About the role

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.

Establish and maintain a standard method of communicating with all assigned peer leaders in order to strengthen teamwork and culture
Develop and facilitate virtual programming content via Zoom, Facebook Live, and other technology-based platforms.
Support planning of peer leader events, specifically Peer Support Groups and Warrior-led activities.
Establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with WWP teammates across the country to develop and implement impactful events and activities to connect, serve, and empower wounded warriors.
Attend Alumni events, recreational events, and fundraising events, and support programs as appropriate.
Maintain current and accurate data in WWP intranet electronic tracking systems, e.g., SalesForce.
Perform Alumni teammate duties as necessary to support the Alumni program.

Four years of experience coordinating events or activities with volunteers.
Three years of experience successfully performing in a WWP programmatic position may be substituted for the volunteer coordination experience.
Three years of experience developing and building relationships and partnerships, e.g. with military organizations, veteran's associations, community partnerships, or corporate relationships.
Four years of experience planning events or community activities, especially in a non-profit organization.
Four years of experience with volunteer management.
Three years of experience working with WWP, and having a familiarity of WWP programs and services.
Bachelor's degree.
Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire.

Demonstrated experience in a training environment creating or augmenting curriculum.
Demonstrated experience with the logistics and responsibilities associated with event planning.
High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Effectively complete assignments and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated understanding of budget management and fiduciary oversight principles.
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.

Propose and execute regionally based training to be conducted, on an annual basis, as a refresher to initial volunteer training.
Oversee administration, logistics, support, and execution for the Alumni peer leader activities and personnel, including volunteer development and coaching, formal recognition, and annual performance reviews.

Great benefits.
At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
Communicate the benefits of WWP programs and services to members of the community and encourage them to become involved with and support the WWP vision.
A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)

without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other character

This listing is sourced directly from Wounded Warrior Project's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.