Job Description:

Salary: Up to $67,000, Commensurate with Experience

Cover Letter Required: Yes

Type: Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Closing Date: Monday December 23, 2024

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Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 34,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of policing and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

The IACP seeks to hire a Project Manager to broadly support IACP efforts on several international grant and non-grant projects and initiatives.

This position will have at least one direct report, in addition to supervising international consultants.

Job Responsibilities

Working with IACP staff, project partners, and stakeholders, the Project Manager(s) will:

• Strategically manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure scope of work, deliverables, and time frames are met


• Account for and monitor budget expenditures while anticipating any budgetary concerns/shortfalls


• Identify key partners, agencies, and collaborators in the field; build and manage these partnerships


• Lead, mentor, and supervise project staff and consultants


• Facilitate meetings, trainings, group discussions, and other events attended by police, subject matter experts, and criminal justice partners


• Aid in the organization of planning meetings/site visits consisting of staff, consultants, and police and community partners


• Maintain on-going and effective communication with project team, staff members, and partners


• Prepare and conduct educational presentations about programmatic efforts and initiatives and represent the Association at international meetings, national forums, working groups, and other events


• Support other IACP teams with programmatic and operational tasks


• Assist with the onboarding of new staff


• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field + three (3) years of related job experience OR Master's degree + two (2) years of related job experience


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other relevant business software


• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise staff and consultants


• Demonstrated skill in project management, event planning, and logistics management


• Ability to create and manage a budget, accounting for and preserving project resources


• Strong analytical skills to include ability to troubleshoot problems from multiple perspectives


• Ability to work independently with little supervision


• Ability to prepare effective documents and reports


• Effective task prioritization and time management skills


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including presentation and group facilitation skills


• Demonstrated effectiveness in collaboration and teamwork with diverse colleagues, clients, and stakeholders


• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams


• Demonstrate adaptability and cultural understanding when engaging with international delegates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a non-profit organization, association, or criminal justice environment


• Familiarity with and understanding of the policing profession and the criminal justice field


• Professional working proficiency in a second language (to include: writing, reading, and speaking)


• Experience managing staff members and consultants


• International experience working in countries outside of the United States

Special Conditions and Work Environment

• Domestic and international travel approximately 25% - must be able to obtain a valid passport and visa, if applicable


• This position requires the employee to work from IACP Headquarters (Alexandria, VA).  However, the employee also must have the ability to work remotely.  This will require the individual to have access to reliable internet and phone use. 


• Primarily office environment, although light lifting, bending and reaching may be required.

Highlights of Employee Benefits

•  Medical HMO: Free for Employee and Family (Local Employees)


•  Vision: Free for Employee


•  Dental: Reasonable rates for Employee and Family


•  403B: IACP Match - up to 6% - after one year of employment

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

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  The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter

  
  


• Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number


• The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated


• Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

Public Health Compliance: 

IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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