Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources oversees personnel management, conflict resolution, compliance, and training across the organization. This role ensures that MIST maintains a professional, safe, and well‑supported volunteer environment.

Official Start Date: September 1st, 2026
(A 3-month transition period with the outgoing Director will precede the starting date)

Key Responsibilities

  • Incidents

    • Monitor and respond to submissions through the MIST Incident Report form

    • Support timely resolution of interpersonal issues across all levels of the organization

      • Ensure parties have attempted direct resolution before escalation

      • Maintain incident records and share with authorized parties when requested

    • Address legal concerns in collaboration with the Executive Director and/or attorney 

  • Hiring

    • Oversees hiring process of National Leadership team roles

      • Advise National Directors on hiring practices as needed

    • Conduct live interviews for National Director candidates

    • Oversee onboarding and offboarding procedures for all personnel

      • Create and deactivate GSuite and Slack accounts for MIST personnel

    • Maintain MIST role directory

    • Support Regional Director selection processes when requested

  • Compliance

    • Track contract signing and completion of all compliance trainings and disclosures for all MIST organizers and staff (volunteers, speakers, judges, coaches) within established timelines

    • Collect Peer Review forms from all regions post-tournament

    • Maintain and update compliance trainings and Code of Conduct

    • Develop and manage the annual background check process

  • Training

    • Oversee the Head of Learning & Development creating professional development curricula

      • Coordinate with external institutions to provide certifications to MIST organizers

    • Collaborate with Tournament Operations to plan and execute the annual MIST Leadership Summit

Qualifications

  • Cannot hold a concurrent MIST organizing role (must step down if selected)

  • Minimum 2 years of MIST organizing experience

  • Preferable background in Human Resources or familiarity with compliance, policy enforcement, or personnel processes

  • Experience in conflict resolution and professional communication; able to maintain confidentiality

  • Experience managing a team of leads and coordinators

  • Interregional communication experience is a plus

  • Commitment to organizational stewardship, including supporting ELT peers and participating in broader strategic discussions beyond assigned responsibilities

  • Ability to dedicate 10 - 15 hours/week

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