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This emerging D.C. nonprofit is seeking an experienced, highly organized and proactive professional for their Recruiter and Workplace Culture Advisor opening. This role provides a special opportunity to partner closely with top leadership to manage full-lifecycle talent acquisition, develop hiring, and onboarding infrastructure, and build the cultural foundational framework for the organization. If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your talent sourcing and operations experience at the ground level of a nonprofit and are eager to roll up your sleeves in an ever-evolving environment, this could be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership to identify staffing needs, lead full-cycle recruitment efforts including advertising the job postings, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and overseeing offers.
• Foster strong talent pipelines through networking and collaboration with peer organizations, strengthening access to top talent for active and upcoming searches.
• Build and improve upon recruitment systems, procedures, and timelines, proactively identifying ways to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop HR infrastructure, including onboarding details, background check vendors, employee handbooks, and other employee materials.
• Ensure alignment between the organization’s mission and values, leadership’s expectations, and day-to-day work practices.
• Serve as a right-hand, and advisor to senior leaders, developing employee best practices, staff engagement activities, and setting organizational expectations through clear and consistent communication.
• Utilize detailed and thoughtful decision making and collaboration, to assist with shaping and defining the organization’s culture, creating a durable foundation that can be built upon for years to come.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Be a key part of a dynamic team, operating in a mission-driven, fast-paced, high-expectations environment.
• The unique opportunity to get in on the ground level, partnering closely with senior leadership to develop organizational processes and procedures, and shape the organization’s future.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced and sophisticated. You have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in talent acquisition, operations, and or recruiting. Prior experience establishing and improving upon operational and workflow systems is a huge plus!
• Interpersonally adept. Building strong relationships and establishing trust with others is one of your top strengths. You are a polished professional and navigate any given situation with poise, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Multitasking extraordinaire. You seamlessly navigate numerous projects and competing interests, always ensuring deadlines are met and follow-up action is taken.
• All day, every day. You are excited by the opportunity to work in a demanding, start-up environment, and understand that availability to work outside standard work hours is a must. You are a true team player and when work calls, you eagerly answer.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must currently hold an active Secret clearance (or higher)

• Six (6) plus years of relevant work experience in management consulting, organizational development, strategic planning and implementation, communications, change management, and/or facilitation

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to build, manage, and sustain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Proven experience developing project approaches, designing critical paths, and defining and measuring success criteria

• Experience with federal government agencies or DoD organizations

• Willingness to work full-time on site in Quantico, Virginia, or in the Washington metropolitan area as needed; occasional travel may be required outside of the Washington, D.C. area

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Demonstrated experience supporting federal transformation initiatives, including current-state assessments, strategy design, stakeholder interviews, and coalition building

• Demonstrated experience working within or in support of the Defense Security Enterprise, with a strong understanding of its policies, frameworks, and operational priorities

• Certification in change management, Lean-Six Sigma, PMP, or other management consulting-related discipline

• Business development experience in a consulting environment, including supporting capture efforts, contributing to proposals, and cultivating client relationships to expand engagement opportunities

Job Description

Day to day: Our Senior Consultant mentors, develops, and coaches our team members while shaping and leading projects, developing relationships with clients, and contributing to business development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Guide project work through creative and diligent project planning, including crafting project approaches, assigning roles and responsibilities, monitoring success and managing risks, and discussing needs and options with clients

• Efficiently design, develop, and produce high-quality deliverables using proven methodologies and frameworks

• Lead data-gathering efforts (e.g., interviews, surveys, or other quantitative and qualitative data collection/analysis) and stakeholder engagement activities

• Design, facilitate, and manage client strategy sessions and operational review meetings

• Conduct analysis and write reports to synthesize the outputs of major interactions in concise documents

• Serve as lead subject matter expert during the development of proposals, which includes writing content and advising on approaches

• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders to support project outcomes and inform follow-on work or new work opportunities

• Identify future needs of existing clients (beyond current project outcomes) and work with Rockwood leadership to develop approaches for securing work

Purpose: The Senior Director of Labor Relations supports the VP of Labor Relations by developing and implementing labor strategies, managing labor relations processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and effectively managing union relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and implement labor strategies and programs that address workplace disputes and promote a supportive work environment
• Develops and applies policies and procedures, supporting the implementation of best practices for various labor relations issues
• Administers the company’s labor strategy at both company and local levels and ensures systems and processes are in place for compliance; provides guidance on dispute resolution, including negotiations, grievances, and arbitration
• Develops and executes bargaining strategies that align with business objectives, working closely with senior Operations leadership and People & Culture
• Leads Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, as well as the details of each CBA for effective budgeting and planning for assigned region
• Builds and maintains relationships with national and local union organizations; sets parameters for local union interactions
• Coordinates with Finance for CBA-related budgeting and economic considerations
• Partners with Training & Development to create effective management strategies through training and resource development
• Stays informed about current employment trends and regulations to maintain compliance with legal requirements; ensures that policies and procedures are updated as needed

Reporting Relationship: The Senior Director of Labor Relations reports into the Vice President of Labor Relations

Major Interdependencies: Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Communications, Field HR, Training & Development, Total Rewards, and Business Development

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 10 years:

• In a leadership role: requires 5 years of experience setting Labor Relations strategy, influencing senior level partners, managing outside labor relations consultants and law firms, and maintaining union relationships
• In a technical role: requires 10 years first chair negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing management in grievances and resolving labor relations issues
• A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the ten-year requirement
• An MBA, JD, or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the ten-year requirement
• In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
• 5 years of experience with Unite HERE

Specialized Training:

• Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of NLRA, and state and federal employment regulations and statutes
• Training that leads to an understanding of Canadian collective bargaining

Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:

• Expert level negotiation, communication, and socialization skills
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and implement labor agreements at a national level
• Strong business acumen with a strategic mindset for long-term labor relations decisions
• Demonstrated history of anticipating and balancing the needs of the business with the needs of complex stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals
• Demonstrated experience exhibiting a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to optimize work processes and achieve positive results

Travel/Location:

• Location: This position can either be remote in the West Region of US or based at the F&B Center of Excellence in Bethesda, MD
• Travel: Requires up to 60% travel to airport locations

About Us

Who we are:

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

Job Description

Associate Benefits:

• Career pathing
• Work-life balance
• Training
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance with partial employer contributions, vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Disability Insurance, Supplemental Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, and commuter benefits.
• Retail Store Associates may be eligible to participate in the quarterly sales bonus program. Store bonus payout eligibility is determined by performance to the quarterly sales plan which may be prorated depending on various factors.

Your Role At Tumi

As part of our Retail team, the Associate Manager is responsible for creating a client experience that accurately reflects the ethos of our brand while building and maintaining strong client relationships and driving sales through outstanding service.

The ideal candidate is committed to client service, demonstrating a strong understanding of, if not passion for, the luxury, travel, fashion, and lifestyle markets.

The TUMI retail environment encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, offering growth opportunities over time as we work together to increase sales, KPI’s, build client awareness, provide world-class service, and grow the brand.

Key Responsibilities

Performance to Goals:

• Meet and exceed individual and store baseline goals for personal sales and KPI metrics inclusive of conversion, DPT, UPT and Client Data Capture.

Leadership And Initiative

• Display a good sense of initiative, able to plan and prioritize, display strategic thinking, and champion change in an effective manner.
• Take pride in work and strive for excellence.
• Take responsibility for performance and complete all assigned tasks and meet deadlines.

People Development

• Training and Developing: Help teach others training content through consistent roleplay and coaching. Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and concepts while quickly learning and applying to the job. Monitor and assist the Store Manager with the training and development for store associates. Complete quarterly goalsetting for personal development.
• Coaching and Feedback: Clearly articulate strengths, goals and opportunities. Show critical thinking capabilities and is solution oriented. Utilize company tools to create a 360-degree coaching culture. Openness to feedback from supervisors, peers and team.

Communication And Relationship Building

• Exercise strong written and verbal skills.
• Adapt communication skills upwards, laterally and to their team.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct when completing job duties.
• Promote the organization’s business goals and adapt flexibly to change.
• Ability to remain calm and deescalate situations.
• Collaborate effectively with team.

Compliance

• Manage personal timecards to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain Tumi University Training.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Visual Merchandising/Client Experience

• Ensure the store follows the visual guidelines and directives.
• Enforce excellent client services through the emphasis of utilizing client books, thank you cards and executing event strategies.
• Ensure a consistent superior client experience.

Qualifications

• Understand the TUMI brand and have true passion for the lifestyle, clients, and product assortment.
• Value a collaborative environment and have an openness to feedback.
• The retail team stands, moves around the store, lifts, pushes boxes that weigh 30 pounds, and uses a ladder to complete job duties.
• Have strong sales and client experience, preferably in the luxury market.
• Can demonstrate proven success in meeting sales goals and achieving KPI’s.
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, mornings, and holidays as needed.
• Have a strong sense of integrity and an ability to lead by example.
• Have strong time management skills.

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed— guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment— along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.

What We Value

• INNOVATIVE BY NATURE. SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE. TUMI protects the things that matter most, the things you own and the planet you travel to see. Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it for travelers of the future. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every TUMI product has lifelong purpose, supported by our rigorous testing standards, exploration of recycled materials, and global repair network.
• PARTNERS WE BELIEVE IN. Staying true to our values by helping take care of the most vulnerable among us aligns with our mission and is a core element of what we do. We focus on three main areas: promoting wellbeing; empowering vulnerable communities; and protecting the earth’s beautiful places. Each year we extend our philanthropic efforts to partners that help better the world. From supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight to cure childhood cancer to Waves for Water who provides clean water to communities in need, we proudly stand by the profound changes they enact.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION. As an organization, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.

The actual rate of pay offered depends on various factors, including qualifications for the position and relevant experience; as well as other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position or location.

Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Deputy Director of Healthcare Solutions is responsible for the planning and execution of revisions to or development of new AACAP clinical practice tools including the CALOCUS-CASII and the ECSII. AACAP’s clinical practice tools are service intensity determination tools that guide providers and payers in determining the appropriate amount and types of mental health services and supports to address a pediatric patient’s needs at a given point in time. This position is responsible for implementing a business strategy, including product development, marketing, and performance measurement, to deploy new and/or revised AACAP service intensity instruments and related clinical practice products. The Deputy Director of Healthcare Solutions supports this work by providing project management support, data analysis and reporting and by engaging AACAP member experts and external consultants in product development, marketing, and distribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support implementation and messaging of the business strategy, including business objectives, budgeting, and potential solutions for product deployment
• Manage product development timeline, budget, and internal/external resources
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to define and prioritize product features and capabilities
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
• Conducts market analysis and deployment performance evaluations
• Oversee ongoing technical support, client management/contracting, and vendor management
• Staff liaison to AACAP member subject matter experts

REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced business, health administration, or public health degree preferred
• Five to seven years in healthcare business operations or commercialization
• Demonstrated success in healthcare product development and customer engagement, preferably in the behavioral health or managed care space
• Self-driven; ability to work independently, with high standards of quality
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with senior management and AACAP member leadership
• Excellent organization and project management skills and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office 365

PREFERRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Proficiency in health informatics and market analysis
• Experience working with state behavioral health agencies and/or managed care providers
• Experience with health policy analysis

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Compensation is determined based on a number of factors including qualifications and experience. The starting salary for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 with bonus eligibility. This position is considered full-time and is eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flex, disability, life/ADD, as well as optional supplemental life/ADD coverage. AACAP also provides paid time off, paid parental leave, and a very generous retirement plan contribution.

This is a hybrid position with qualified candidates expected to report to the office on a regular schedule.

AACAP provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or status in any group protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization based on their unique capabilities, talent, life experiences, and self-expression. To learn more about AACAP, please visit

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising globally, with over 60 years of dedication to excellence, education, and advocacy. IFA’s mission is to protect, enhance, and promote franchising through focused efforts in government relations, public relations, and educational initiatives. Its members include franchise companies across more than 120 business categories, individual franchise owners, and companies that provide support in areas such as marketing, law, and business development. IFA strives to maintain the highest industry standards and supports a vibrant community of franchise professionals.

Franchise Update Media has its finger on the pulse of franchising with unrivalled audience intelligence and market driven data. No media company understands the franchise landscape deeper than Franchise Update Media.

Role Description

The Director of Creative & Brand Strategy for Franchise Update Media is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the overall creative vision of the company across all platforms — including live events, magazines, digital media, marketing campaigns, and the corporate website. This leader ensures that every visual touchpoint reflects a cohesive brand story that engages audiences, drives value for clients, and amplifies the company’s presence in the marketplace.

As both a strategic thinker and hands-on creative, the Director will guide the brand’s evolution while rolling up their sleeves to deliver exceptional visual and experiential design. Working within a small, high-performing team, this role requires a balance of big-picture brand leadership and daily oversight of creative execution across multiple media types.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and visual identity for all brand assets, including events, magazines, websites, digital content, email marketing, video, sales collateral, and promotional campaigns.
• Partner closely with leadership to define brand strategy, creative priorities, and long-term visual direction across all lines of business.
• Develop and maintain consistent brand standards and creative guidelines, ensuring cohesion across print, digital, experiential, and video media.
• Oversee the visual experience of major events — from stage design and signage to environmental branding and keynote presentation support.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure creative alignment and high-impact storytelling across every channel.
• Manage production of multiple magazines and related publications, overseeing layout, photography, and print delivery schedules.
• Hire, mentor, and develop a small team of designers and creative specialists, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and innovation.
• Manage relationships with external creative vendors, freelancers, and agencies to deliver best-in-class assets on time and on brand.
• Oversee the creative and production budgets, balancing strategic investment with hands-on project management to meet timelines and goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to evolve the company’s creative approach, visual storytelling methods, and brand differentiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive creative experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing brand, design, and creative strategy.
• Proven record of developing impactful creative campaigns across digital, print, and live event experiences.
• Expert knowledge of brand development, art direction, and multi-channel design principles.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery in visual storytelling and integrated brand execution.
• Experience leading small, multi-skilled teams in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate creative concepts into business-impactful narratives.

This is a full-time, hybrid role located in Washington, D.C.

Salary: 110k to 140k DOE

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to

MANGO is a multinational fashion company that designs, manufactures and markets clothing and accessories.

At MANGO, we inspire and unite through our passion for style and culture. We are in 118 countries and our online presence extends to more than 85 countries. Our team is made up of people of 112 nationalities.

In our team, we are proactive and dynamic, with communication skills and we are always open to new challenges. We are a young and multicultural team, we love the good vibes we have and we work together to achieve results. We are informed of trends and current events in the retail world.

Job Details:

We are excited to announce a Store Manager position for our MANGO F Street store. If you are passionate about fashion and looking to lead a team in a dynamic retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting to the District Manager you will be responsible for the general running of your store. You will ensure that sales targets are exceeded, customer service is at its highest level and the store image is impeccable. You will be responsible for leading and motivating your team and maintaining an atmosphere that is always active and pleasant.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure an excellent level of customer service is provided in the store
• To plan, apply and monitor the required measures in order to reach and exceed sales targets
• To analyze and review management indicators and costs in order to improve them
• To ensure and collaborate in the implementation of merchandising standards and optimize selling space in order to obtain maximum profitability
• To be familiar with the collection, and control and manage the stock to maximize sales
• To act as a role model and promote effective communication within the team
• To recruit, train and ensure the seamless integration of the new employees
• To lead and motivate the team, ensuring the development of staff potential
• To plan, organize, prioritize and distribute tasks, optimizing resources and minimizing costs
• To ensure the optimal management of personnel administration duties

We are looking for an individual with relevant experience in managing a dynamic store within the fashion retail industry.

You should be self-motivated, inspire your team to work well as a team leading by example and deliver outstanding results. You should have a proven ability to maximize profitability. Sales-oriented, organized and tenacious, you are a problem solver, able to work well under pressure and adapt to changes.

If you like sharing responsibility, developing both professionally and personally, and want to grow in a dynamic fashion retail company in full expansion, then this is your opportunity!

Apply now and start a long and successful career within MANGO.

Join our team! Help us to reach our goal: to be present in every city in the world.

What makes us special?

• As a member of the Mango team, you’ll get a 40% discount on all our lines, so that you’ll always be wearing the latest!
• Insurance Benefit: You only pay a % of the value!
• Pet Insurance – Partnering with MetLife, covering up to 90% of veterinary expenses.
• 401(K) Pension Plan
• Holidays + Wellness Days
• Vacation Days
• Commuter Benefits
• Bonus and/or Commission paid monthly
• At Mango, we invest in your personal and professional development. Access a wide range of training courses, personalized mentoring, continuous development programs and internal promotion opportunities that will drive you toward success.
• Think big! Mango offers you international opportunities in over 120 markets for you to broaden your horizons and grow with us globally.

You got it?

We like you!