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Manage Intellectual Property
Over 100 of our inventions appear infringed. Help generate revenue from one of Northern Californias largest I.P. portfolios. Flexible Hours. A good I.P. or V.C. background is required. Some training is possible.
Work Duties Based On Your Skills May Include:
Help ascertain if our 1,000+ page patent applications have provisional patent rights. Help manage our patent searchers working from home around the U.S.
Negotiate terms with infringers.
Communicate with prospective venture capitalist investors.
Work with patent paralegals, patent agents and patent attorneys from our patent law firms like Price Waterhouse. We are represented in 62 countries.
Leverage our IP rights to institute more green and ethical behavior from corporations.
Handle interesting press releases.
We work in a very wide range of interactive electronics:
Alternative Energy, Audio, Communications, Education, Exercise Equipment, Fun Morning Alarm Clocks, Indoor GPS, Household Health, Pet Technology, Remote Control, Scent Technology, Security Systems to Catch White Collar Criminals, Sensors, Software, Toys, Video Games, Visual Recognition, and more.
We enjoy a stable income flow. You can offer you a long-term stable income, plus excellent prospective profit sharing from designated inventions. Receive a private live work space; twenty to thirty thousand a year (including other benefits). Before one or two years it is hoped you may receive over one hundred thousand dollars annually for up to 18 years.
Some of our roots started in Waltham. While you can work from your current home; after a short trial period, we prefer your relocating to the East San Francisco Bay Area. Sorry if you prefer working from your current location, base remuneration is something over half the above amounts.
Details can be put into a written contract. Innovation Institute offers interesting and challenging work. If you desire, you might travel to: Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India and/or Europe.
Youll need to pass a good background check. Please paste your resume into your e-mail reply.
Work Duties Based On Your Skills May Include:
Help ascertain if our 1,000+ page patent applications have provisional patent rights. Help manage our patent searchers working from home around the U.S.
Negotiate terms with infringers.
Communicate with prospective venture capitalist investors.
Work with patent paralegals, patent agents and patent attorneys from our patent law firms like Price Waterhouse. We are represented in 62 countries.
Leverage our IP rights to institute more green and ethical behavior from corporations.
Handle interesting press releases.
We work in a very wide range of interactive electronics:
Alternative Energy, Audio, Communications, Education, Exercise Equipment, Fun Morning Alarm Clocks, Indoor GPS, Household Health, Pet Technology, Remote Control, Scent Technology, Security Systems to Catch White Collar Criminals, Sensors, Software, Toys, Video Games, Visual Recognition, and more.
We enjoy a stable income flow. You can offer you a long-term stable income, plus excellent prospective profit sharing from designated inventions. Receive a private live work space; twenty to thirty thousand a year (including other benefits). Before one or two years it is hoped you may receive over one hundred thousand dollars annually for up to 18 years.
Some of our roots started in Waltham. While you can work from your current home; after a short trial period, we prefer your relocating to the East San Francisco Bay Area. Sorry if you prefer working from your current location, base remuneration is something over half the above amounts.
Details can be put into a written contract. Innovation Institute offers interesting and challenging work. If you desire, you might travel to: Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India and/or Europe.
Youll need to pass a good background check. Please paste your resume into your e-mail reply.
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LATINO DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION SPECIALIST / COUNSELOR
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, is a great place to work! We are mission driven, family friendly and passionate about service to our communities.
With more than 50 human services programs spread throughout four counties (Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean), we serve children & families, people who are poor and homeless, seniors, and people with developmental disabilities, and offer a wide variety of career opportunities. We also need employees whose experiences in finance, information technology, human resources, development, communications, and other areas support and maintain the operations of Catholic Charities. Our agency is so diverse and extensive that we offer positions that draw from a wide range of talent, experience, and educational backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate Latino / Hispanic community substance abuse prevention program. Provide individual, family, and group counseling and assessments.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BA / BS in human services field.
- Bilingual / Bicultural - Spanish / English.
- CPS (or min. 100 hours toward CPS or CHES w/ min. 50-hrs ATODtraining) and scheduled for national exam along w/ counseling exp; OR Master's/doctoral level clinician w/ 3 yrs full-time exp in the field of substance abuse prevention.
- Experience in substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Computer literate.
With more than 50 human services programs spread throughout four counties (Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean), we serve children & families, people who are poor and homeless, seniors, and people with developmental disabilities, and offer a wide variety of career opportunities. We also need employees whose experiences in finance, information technology, human resources, development, communications, and other areas support and maintain the operations of Catholic Charities. Our agency is so diverse and extensive that we offer positions that draw from a wide range of talent, experience, and educational backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate Latino / Hispanic community substance abuse prevention program. Provide individual, family, and group counseling and assessments.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BA / BS in human services field.
- Bilingual / Bicultural - Spanish / English.
- CPS (or min. 100 hours toward CPS or CHES w/ min. 50-hrs ATODtraining) and scheduled for national exam along w/ counseling exp; OR Master's/doctoral level clinician w/ 3 yrs full-time exp in the field of substance abuse prevention.
- Experience in substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Computer literate.
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Associate Director
Communities for a Better Environment seeks an Associate Director (AD) who will work with the Executive Director to provide overall leadership for and effective operation of the organization to further CBE’s mission and goals. The AD will focus on leading its development department, and strengthening the internal functioning of the organization and building a healthy organizational culture. While the primary responsibilities of the AD will include direct supervision of development department staff; oversight in the organization’s administration, finance and management; the ideal candidate will be committed to supporting organizational development. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director, who oversees the statewide and national work of CBE, leads the management team, which supervises a staff of 30 in two offices. CBE has an annual operating budget of $2.2 million. The ED is based in the Los Angeles office and will assist in supervision of Southern California development staff.
During the first year of employment, the AD will focus primarily on fundraising and resource development.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Fundraising/Development
• Coordinate development staff in both offices. (ED will assist in supervising So Cal staff.);
• Develop grassroots fundraising and donor campaign strategies;
• Develop and coordinate overall fundraising plans [Design, develop, and implement resource development plan for CBE; specially grant fundraising, major donor solicitation, direct mail, and special events;]
• Coordinate cultivation of relationships with funders and research for new sources of funding [Cultivate, solicit, maintain, and motivate current and new institutional and individual supporters to provide resources for CBE and it’s programs; conduct personal visits, phone calls with donors and foundation staff;]
• Supervise and train development staff to prepare grant proposals, manage grants, and prepare narrative reports;
• Work with Program Management for membership recruitment and development
- Revive, strengthen and implement system of membership recruitment, engagement and development
- Oversee maintenance of membership tracking database;
* Work with ED, staff and programs to ensure that all resource development activities are consistent with CBE’s mission, philosophy, and work plans;
2. Communications and Publications
* Plan and produce relevant CBE marketing and public relations materials;
* Develop relevant materials to promote CBE mission, vision, and goals to our constituency;
* Develop CBE website content, and effective utilization of all forms of internet technology (such as blogs).
3. Management, Finances and Administration
• Work with Finance Director to support financial management system
o Serve as Northern California office finance contact and maintain strong communication with Finance Director in So Cal office
• Assist with management of consultants and contractors
- Assist with recruiting, negotiating contracts and supervise financial, development, evaluation and other consultants and contractors
• Assist with fostering development of staff
- Coordinate annual performance evaluation of staff
-Coordinate staff development plans, identify trainings appropriate for staff
- Assist with development and implementation of systems for workflow coordination and staff development
- Assist with Human Resources support (staff orientation, evaluations, discipline and trainings)
• Work with the ED in developing his/her workplan; prioritizing goals and responsibilities; strategizing; and coordinating work
• Assist with arranging strategic planning retreats, staff retreats, and other organizational retreats.
Decision-Making: The AD reports to the Executive Director and will be part of the management team. The AD will be supervise Development Department staff and may supervise other staff if needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental and/or social justice
• 5 years of leadership experience working in progressive non-profit organizations
• Extensive experience in organizational development and financial management
• Extensive experience with staff supervision and development
• Extensive experience with fundraising (foundations, government grants, and grassroots)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Committed to working as a team member in a collaborative work environment
• Committed to building a healthy organization culture
• Excellent oral and written communication
During the first year of employment, the AD will focus primarily on fundraising and resource development.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Fundraising/Development
• Coordinate development staff in both offices. (ED will assist in supervising So Cal staff.);
• Develop grassroots fundraising and donor campaign strategies;
• Develop and coordinate overall fundraising plans [Design, develop, and implement resource development plan for CBE; specially grant fundraising, major donor solicitation, direct mail, and special events;]
• Coordinate cultivation of relationships with funders and research for new sources of funding [Cultivate, solicit, maintain, and motivate current and new institutional and individual supporters to provide resources for CBE and it’s programs; conduct personal visits, phone calls with donors and foundation staff;]
• Supervise and train development staff to prepare grant proposals, manage grants, and prepare narrative reports;
• Work with Program Management for membership recruitment and development
- Revive, strengthen and implement system of membership recruitment, engagement and development
- Oversee maintenance of membership tracking database;
* Work with ED, staff and programs to ensure that all resource development activities are consistent with CBE’s mission, philosophy, and work plans;
2. Communications and Publications
* Plan and produce relevant CBE marketing and public relations materials;
* Develop relevant materials to promote CBE mission, vision, and goals to our constituency;
* Develop CBE website content, and effective utilization of all forms of internet technology (such as blogs).
3. Management, Finances and Administration
• Work with Finance Director to support financial management system
o Serve as Northern California office finance contact and maintain strong communication with Finance Director in So Cal office
• Assist with management of consultants and contractors
- Assist with recruiting, negotiating contracts and supervise financial, development, evaluation and other consultants and contractors
• Assist with fostering development of staff
- Coordinate annual performance evaluation of staff
-Coordinate staff development plans, identify trainings appropriate for staff
- Assist with development and implementation of systems for workflow coordination and staff development
- Assist with Human Resources support (staff orientation, evaluations, discipline and trainings)
• Work with the ED in developing his/her workplan; prioritizing goals and responsibilities; strategizing; and coordinating work
• Assist with arranging strategic planning retreats, staff retreats, and other organizational retreats.
Decision-Making: The AD reports to the Executive Director and will be part of the management team. The AD will be supervise Development Department staff and may supervise other staff if needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental and/or social justice
• 5 years of leadership experience working in progressive non-profit organizations
• Extensive experience in organizational development and financial management
• Extensive experience with staff supervision and development
• Extensive experience with fundraising (foundations, government grants, and grassroots)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Committed to working as a team member in a collaborative work environment
• Committed to building a healthy organization culture
• Excellent oral and written communication
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Family Affairs Assistant
Success Charter Network, a charter management organization (CMO), opened its flagship, Harlem Success Academy Charter School, in August 2006 with kindergartners and first graders from the Harlem community. Led by former New York City Council Education Committee Chair Eva Moskowitz, Harlem Success will add a grade each year until it reaches capacity as a kindergarten through eighth grade school. The goal of Success Charter Network is to expand from 4 schools in Harlem in 2008 to 40 schools over the next decade. Success Charter Network will open elementary schools in high-needs neighborhoods to not only target, but prevent an achievement gap from ever arising. All schools opened and operated by Success Charter Network are dedicated to academic excellence in all subject areas, character development, and extracurricular achievement with college graduation and future success as the ultimate overarching goals.
SCN is actively seeking a Family Affairs Assistant to help build the newly conceived Department of Family Affairs and support its student enrollment efforts for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year.
The duties and responsibilities of the department include:
* Assisting with the student admissions process for approximately 3,500 applicants.
* Assisting with the student summer enrollment process for over 1,000 students and their families.
* Assisting with the oversight of school-based family affairs personnel.
* Planning field trips and other school events.
* Maintaining student records and files.
* Performing other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be extremely organized, energetic, and dedicated to providing educational equity. Excellent oral and written communication skills and great attention to detail are essential. Recent college graduates encouraged to apply. Success Charter Network is looking for driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be problem-solvers who are responsive to feedback and welcome daily challenges.
SCN is actively seeking a Family Affairs Assistant to help build the newly conceived Department of Family Affairs and support its student enrollment efforts for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year.
The duties and responsibilities of the department include:
* Assisting with the student admissions process for approximately 3,500 applicants.
* Assisting with the student summer enrollment process for over 1,000 students and their families.
* Assisting with the oversight of school-based family affairs personnel.
* Planning field trips and other school events.
* Maintaining student records and files.
* Performing other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be extremely organized, energetic, and dedicated to providing educational equity. Excellent oral and written communication skills and great attention to detail are essential. Recent college graduates encouraged to apply. Success Charter Network is looking for driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be problem-solvers who are responsive to feedback and welcome daily challenges.
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Senior Director of Training and Consulting Services
Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) seeks a Senior Director of Prevention Training and Consulting Services. This position is an opportunity to oversee the training and consulting services of the Education and Research Department at YLI.
The Senior Director will deliver training and consulting services, content design, workshops, training curricula, and will provide organizational development support for regional, state, and national contracts, partnerships and affiliations. Additionally, the Senior Director will manage the coordination of training operations and oversee the development of a training pool of state and national consultants. This position requires a highly advanced understanding of prevention and expertise in ATOD prevention theories and approaches. A mastery of youth leadership and development strategies and models is also essential.
Position Title: Senior Director of Prevention Training and Consulting Services
Department: Education and Research
FTE/Classification: 40 hours/week, travel required up to 50-60% of time
Exempt
Reports to: Vice-President, Education and Research
Salary Range: $4583 -- $5833 monthly (based on experience)
Location: YLI Training Institute, San Francisco
A. Duties & Responsibilities
1. Program Development and Implementation
- Provide leadership and oversight for YLI training and technical assistance services (TAS), in partnership with Education and Research team and other YLI staff. This work includes: the development of a full array of workshops, tool kits, training and best and promising practices materials for alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence (ATODV) prevention practitioners, educators and program administrators.
2. Presentations Trainings and Workshops
- Coordinate and conduct presentations, trainings, and workshops for ATODV prevention practitioners, Youth workers and programs central to youth.
- Provide leadership and training for Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA), which is an underage drinking prevention best practices model designed to help communities develop core environmental prevention competencies to address youth access to alcohol.
3. Outreach, Networking and Marketing
- Assist the Vice President of ER with marketing and promotion of training and professional services as necessary.
- Maintain primary responsibility for the development and dissemination of ER training news and updates as a public education and information dissemination mechanism, including educational materials to be posted on YLI website.
4. Resource Management
- Work closely with Vice President of ER to manage budgets, funding and income streams, including managing contract and operational budgets, maintaining appropriate fee for service and contract funding.
5. Fund Development/New Business Generation
- Assist the Vice President of ER with the development of new business and funding opportunities in the non-profit, public and private sectors.
6. Contract Management, Documentation, Reporting and Dissemination
- Monitor and document service delivery and write necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Work closely with the Vice President of ER to report on the implementation of existing projects and partnerships.
Qualifications
- Strong content and direct experience in the field of ATOD Prevention and Youth Development and in particular, knowledge and experience in environmental prevention, Evidence based community and school-level strategies, and youth development theory and best practices;
- Masters degree in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or Human Service related field or at least five years professional experience
- Exceptional writing skills
- Superior planning and organizational skills, highly detail oriented, and the ability to operate in a fast paced work environment;
- Exceptional consultation, facilitation, and training skills and the ability to lead diverse groups of both adults and young people through experiential workshops;
- Experience working at the senior management level of non-profit, public sector and/or community–based organizations;
- Ability to assess an organization’s needs, and tailor consulting accordingly;
- Ability to perform multiple outreach and public relations tasks in a people-oriented setting;
- Ability to research and design training curriculum and materials;
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively;
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to develop and manage multiple projects and follow through on detailed implementation plans.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and current Adobe Products including InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
Licenses/Certifications required:
1. Current Driver’s license, current vehicle insurance certificate
2. Fingerprinting background check
Working conditions: (travel, weekend)
3. Occasional evening and weekend hours required
4. Occasional travel to other YLI offices required
5. Frequent weekday travel 2 or more days at a time
6. Frequent air travel requiring 5 or more hours
Physical Effort
7. This position requires occasional lifting 10-50 lbs.
8. This position requires computer use each day
The Youth Leadership Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: careers@yli.org
Subject: Senior Director – Education and Research
The Senior Director will deliver training and consulting services, content design, workshops, training curricula, and will provide organizational development support for regional, state, and national contracts, partnerships and affiliations. Additionally, the Senior Director will manage the coordination of training operations and oversee the development of a training pool of state and national consultants. This position requires a highly advanced understanding of prevention and expertise in ATOD prevention theories and approaches. A mastery of youth leadership and development strategies and models is also essential.
Position Title: Senior Director of Prevention Training and Consulting Services
Department: Education and Research
FTE/Classification: 40 hours/week, travel required up to 50-60% of time
Exempt
Reports to: Vice-President, Education and Research
Salary Range: $4583 -- $5833 monthly (based on experience)
Location: YLI Training Institute, San Francisco
A. Duties & Responsibilities
1. Program Development and Implementation
- Provide leadership and oversight for YLI training and technical assistance services (TAS), in partnership with Education and Research team and other YLI staff. This work includes: the development of a full array of workshops, tool kits, training and best and promising practices materials for alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence (ATODV) prevention practitioners, educators and program administrators.
2. Presentations Trainings and Workshops
- Coordinate and conduct presentations, trainings, and workshops for ATODV prevention practitioners, Youth workers and programs central to youth.
- Provide leadership and training for Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA), which is an underage drinking prevention best practices model designed to help communities develop core environmental prevention competencies to address youth access to alcohol.
3. Outreach, Networking and Marketing
- Assist the Vice President of ER with marketing and promotion of training and professional services as necessary.
- Maintain primary responsibility for the development and dissemination of ER training news and updates as a public education and information dissemination mechanism, including educational materials to be posted on YLI website.
4. Resource Management
- Work closely with Vice President of ER to manage budgets, funding and income streams, including managing contract and operational budgets, maintaining appropriate fee for service and contract funding.
5. Fund Development/New Business Generation
- Assist the Vice President of ER with the development of new business and funding opportunities in the non-profit, public and private sectors.
6. Contract Management, Documentation, Reporting and Dissemination
- Monitor and document service delivery and write necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Work closely with the Vice President of ER to report on the implementation of existing projects and partnerships.
Qualifications
- Strong content and direct experience in the field of ATOD Prevention and Youth Development and in particular, knowledge and experience in environmental prevention, Evidence based community and school-level strategies, and youth development theory and best practices;
- Masters degree in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or Human Service related field or at least five years professional experience
- Exceptional writing skills
- Superior planning and organizational skills, highly detail oriented, and the ability to operate in a fast paced work environment;
- Exceptional consultation, facilitation, and training skills and the ability to lead diverse groups of both adults and young people through experiential workshops;
- Experience working at the senior management level of non-profit, public sector and/or community–based organizations;
- Ability to assess an organization’s needs, and tailor consulting accordingly;
- Ability to perform multiple outreach and public relations tasks in a people-oriented setting;
- Ability to research and design training curriculum and materials;
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively;
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to develop and manage multiple projects and follow through on detailed implementation plans.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and current Adobe Products including InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
Licenses/Certifications required:
1. Current Driver’s license, current vehicle insurance certificate
2. Fingerprinting background check
Working conditions: (travel, weekend)
3. Occasional evening and weekend hours required
4. Occasional travel to other YLI offices required
5. Frequent weekday travel 2 or more days at a time
6. Frequent air travel requiring 5 or more hours
Physical Effort
7. This position requires occasional lifting 10-50 lbs.
8. This position requires computer use each day
The Youth Leadership Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: careers@yli.org
Subject: Senior Director – Education and Research
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Executive Director
The Theater Offensive (TTO) is expanding its leadership and seeks an experienced executive director to co-lead the organization with the founding Artistic Director. For nearly 20 years, TTO has been a cultural voice for the spectrum of New England’s LGBT community. TTO has reached a stage in its development that requires keen attention to operations, fundraising, marketing and partnership development and provides the right candidate with an exciting and challenging job in a vibrant, growth-oriented organization.
www.thetheateroffensive.org
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Administrative Assistant
Freelance Assistant Wanted:
Feminist individual to assist the founding president of Haley Consulting Corp (HC). Dr. Haley is the former president of the New York City Chapter of NOW and is a Ph.D. psychologist and Stern (NYU) M.B.A. Further information about her can be found at www.haleypsychology.com, the website for Haley Psychology Services, P.C. (HPS), the sister company to HC. The assistant will work directly with Dr. Haley.
Responsibilities include providing general support for the president, implementing assigned projects, some independently and others under the close supervision of the president, working with interns as needed, filing, and generally assisting as needed.
Feminist individual to assist the founding president of Haley Consulting Corp (HC). Dr. Haley is the former president of the New York City Chapter of NOW and is a Ph.D. psychologist and Stern (NYU) M.B.A. Further information about her can be found at www.haleypsychology.com, the website for Haley Psychology Services, P.C. (HPS), the sister company to HC. The assistant will work directly with Dr. Haley.
Responsibilities include providing general support for the president, implementing assigned projects, some independently and others under the close supervision of the president, working with interns as needed, filing, and generally assisting as needed.
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LGBT Youth Activity Specialist
Generation Q of the Queens Community House, Queens' only LGBT youth Drop-in Center,
is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Specialist for our program.
The Activity Specialist (AC) works directly with the Program Director to conduct outreach for and implement programming. Duties include outreach to area schools, GSAs, and LGBT youth hangouts, websites, as well as "in reach" to connect Generation Q youth to our activities, and tracking attendance (8 hours a week); facilitating weekly workshops and securing guest speakers to do so (2 hours a week); preparing for and guiding bi-monthly Youth Advisory Board meetings and keeping the Program Director aware of needs of youth at weekly staff meetings (2 hours a week), and supervising Drop-in activities (8 hours a week). The AC will aid the Program Director in advertising Generation Q events and maintenance of space.
Hours:
Monday 2pm-7pm
Tuesday 3-8pm
Wednesday 3pm-8pm
Thursday 3pm-8pm
1st Friday of the Month: 7pm-12am*
*We will adjust hours as necessary to accommodate special events on Friday nights.
is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Specialist for our program.
The Activity Specialist (AC) works directly with the Program Director to conduct outreach for and implement programming. Duties include outreach to area schools, GSAs, and LGBT youth hangouts, websites, as well as "in reach" to connect Generation Q youth to our activities, and tracking attendance (8 hours a week); facilitating weekly workshops and securing guest speakers to do so (2 hours a week); preparing for and guiding bi-monthly Youth Advisory Board meetings and keeping the Program Director aware of needs of youth at weekly staff meetings (2 hours a week), and supervising Drop-in activities (8 hours a week). The AC will aid the Program Director in advertising Generation Q events and maintenance of space.
Hours:
Monday 2pm-7pm
Tuesday 3-8pm
Wednesday 3pm-8pm
Thursday 3pm-8pm
1st Friday of the Month: 7pm-12am*
*We will adjust hours as necessary to accommodate special events on Friday nights.
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Executive Director
The mission of Partners in Careers is to assist individuals with barriers to employment to become economically self-sufficient by providing employability assessment, career counseling, classroom and worksite training, job search preparation, support services like transportation or clothing assistance, job development, job placement and follow-up.
BACKGROUND
We were originally the Clark County Employment and Training division back in the early 80s. In 2002 we separated from the Workforce Development Council and became Partners in Careers. Since 2004 we have focused exclusively on job seekers with special challenges.
We are a warm, friendly and culturally diverse office with a current staff of 14 speaking multiple languages, and an annual budget of close to $1.8 million. We are passionate about our work and we’ve been successful at finding jobs for refugees, persons with limited English proficiency, persons transitioning from welfare to employment, high school dropouts, persons with disabilities, seniors ages 55+, and job-seekers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
THE POSITION
We’re seeking a supportive Executive Director with a passion for helping people that is
• A proven leader with the ability to oversee a strong and multi-faceted office while working collaboratively with skilled staff to run the organization
• Has a solid financial background with the ability to read financials, develop budgets, understand cost allocation, and understand a chart of accounts
• A collaborative leader with a proven ability to bring together, train and motivate staff
• Able to expand our fundraising efforts, and continue effective negotiation with community partners and state agencies to maintain our strong fiscal standing
This is a position which requires a wide range of skills, someone with the following experience and characteristics:
• Successful leadership experience working with and leading a non-profit organization
• Ability to review, develop or oversee the writing of Requests for Proposals.
• A forward looking leader with a proven ability to develop new ideas and business plans to implement those ideas
• Negotiation skills
• A proven track record in fundraising and development, including grant writing and cultivating donors
• Ability to recruit, lead and work hand in hand with a diverse Board of Directors
• Great written and oral communication skills
• Able to connect well to staff, clients, donors, City, County and State agencies as well as being an effective public face of the organization
• Oversight of all fiscal aspects of a non profit including preparing annual budgets, monitoring expenses and meeting financial goals
• Work well with and leverage the skills of a diverse and highly competent staff
• You bring joyfulness and humor to those with whom you work
To learn more about Partners in Careers, please go to: http://www.partnersincareers.org
BACKGROUND
We were originally the Clark County Employment and Training division back in the early 80s. In 2002 we separated from the Workforce Development Council and became Partners in Careers. Since 2004 we have focused exclusively on job seekers with special challenges.
We are a warm, friendly and culturally diverse office with a current staff of 14 speaking multiple languages, and an annual budget of close to $1.8 million. We are passionate about our work and we’ve been successful at finding jobs for refugees, persons with limited English proficiency, persons transitioning from welfare to employment, high school dropouts, persons with disabilities, seniors ages 55+, and job-seekers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
THE POSITION
We’re seeking a supportive Executive Director with a passion for helping people that is
• A proven leader with the ability to oversee a strong and multi-faceted office while working collaboratively with skilled staff to run the organization
• Has a solid financial background with the ability to read financials, develop budgets, understand cost allocation, and understand a chart of accounts
• A collaborative leader with a proven ability to bring together, train and motivate staff
• Able to expand our fundraising efforts, and continue effective negotiation with community partners and state agencies to maintain our strong fiscal standing
This is a position which requires a wide range of skills, someone with the following experience and characteristics:
• Successful leadership experience working with and leading a non-profit organization
• Ability to review, develop or oversee the writing of Requests for Proposals.
• A forward looking leader with a proven ability to develop new ideas and business plans to implement those ideas
• Negotiation skills
• A proven track record in fundraising and development, including grant writing and cultivating donors
• Ability to recruit, lead and work hand in hand with a diverse Board of Directors
• Great written and oral communication skills
• Able to connect well to staff, clients, donors, City, County and State agencies as well as being an effective public face of the organization
• Oversight of all fiscal aspects of a non profit including preparing annual budgets, monitoring expenses and meeting financial goals
• Work well with and leverage the skills of a diverse and highly competent staff
• You bring joyfulness and humor to those with whom you work
To learn more about Partners in Careers, please go to: http://www.partnersincareers.org
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Human Resources Director
Position Overview
The Human Resources Director guides and manages overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the Jewish home. The major areas directed are:
• Recruitment and staffing;
• Performance management and improvement systems;
• Organizational development;
• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns;
• Employee orientation, development and training;
• Policy development and documentation;
• Employee relations, member of the Jewish Home’s union negotiations team;
• Safety Committee facilitation, Quality Improvement and Disaster Committee member;
• Jewish Home employee communication;
• Compensation and benefits administration;
• Employee safety, wellness, welfare and health;
• Employee services and counseling.
Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the Administrator and serves on the Department Head team; and assists and advises Department Heads about Human Resources issues.
Primary Objectives
• Safety of the workforce.
• Development of a superior workforce.
• Development of the Human Resources department.
• Development of an employee-oriented Jewish Home culture that emphasizes quality care, continuous improvement, culture change in long-term care, customer service, and high performance.
• Personal ongoing development.
Essential Job Functions
• Oversees the implementation of Human resources programs through Human Resources staff. Monitors administration to established standards and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies.
• Oversees and manages the work of reporting Human resources staff. Encourages the ongoing development of Human Resources staff.
• Develops and monitors an annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, and administration.
• Coordinates Jewish Home use of broker, insurance carriers, pension administrators, and other outside resources.
• Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
• Leads the development of department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Establishes departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the Jewish Home strategic goals.
• Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment.
• Participates in Department Head meetings and staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of the Human Resources sections in the Jewish Home website.
• With Administrator and CFO assists with the coordination and implementation of the Human Resources section of the Jewish Home IT initiative.
• Defines all Human Resources training programs. Provides necessary education and materials to Department Heads, managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
• Leads implementation of performance management systems, partners with Department Heads in performance development plans and employee development programs.
• Establishes an in-house employee training system that addresses Jewish Home training needs including training needs assessment, new employee orientation, management development, cross-training and transfer training.
• Establishes and leads the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
• Interviews management or supervisory level candidates in partnership with Administrator, CFO, Chief Nurse Executive and/or Department Heads.
• Formulates and recommends Human resources policies and objectives for the Jewish Home with regard to employee relations.
• Partners with Administrator and CFO to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws.
• Determines and recommends to Senior Management and/or Department Heads employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Creates monitors and advises managers in the progressive discipline system of the Jewish Home. In partnership with Department Heads, monitors the implementation of performance improvement process with non-performing employees.
• Reviews and guides Department Heads recommendations for employment terminations. Participates in partnership with Administrator, CFO, CNE and/or Department Heads in investigations.
• Leads the implementation of Jewish Home safety and health programs. Monitors the tracking of OSHA required data.
• Reviews employee appeals through the Jewish Home complaint procedure. Participates with Administrator and CNE in union-related grievances.
• Oversees pre-employment screening, pre-employment physical and TB testing requirements, and mandated background checks.
• Participates in annual CMS Survey and Life Safety surveys.
• Abides by Jewish Home zero- tolerance for abuse and State/Federal mandated reporter laws.
• Abides by HIPPA laws.
• Establishes Jewish Home wage and salary structure, leads competitive market research to pay practices and pay bands that help recruit and retain superior staff.
• Co-monitors with Controller all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containment.
• With the assistance of the CFO, obtains cost effective employee benefits; monitors national benefits environment for options and cost savings.
• Leads benefit orientations and other benefit training.
• Leads Jewish Home compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker’s compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth.
• Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance with laws. Approves all information submitted.
• Protects the interests of employees and the Jewish Home in accordance with Jewish Home Human resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, participation in newsletter (StaffMatters).
• Responsible for preparing key HR- related key statistical reports.
• Mentoring/active support of/for Department Heads on HR related issues
Requirements
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant and partner on the Department Head management team that provides Jewish Home leadership and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with Senior Management Team.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Long term care and/or health care experience preferred.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organization development, employee relations, union relations, safety and training, preferred.
• Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations on ongoing community involvement, preferred.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Director’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Director’s job.
While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Director’s job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The Human Resources Director guides and manages overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the Jewish home. The major areas directed are:
• Recruitment and staffing;
• Performance management and improvement systems;
• Organizational development;
• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns;
• Employee orientation, development and training;
• Policy development and documentation;
• Employee relations, member of the Jewish Home’s union negotiations team;
• Safety Committee facilitation, Quality Improvement and Disaster Committee member;
• Jewish Home employee communication;
• Compensation and benefits administration;
• Employee safety, wellness, welfare and health;
• Employee services and counseling.
Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the Administrator and serves on the Department Head team; and assists and advises Department Heads about Human Resources issues.
Primary Objectives
• Safety of the workforce.
• Development of a superior workforce.
• Development of the Human Resources department.
• Development of an employee-oriented Jewish Home culture that emphasizes quality care, continuous improvement, culture change in long-term care, customer service, and high performance.
• Personal ongoing development.
Essential Job Functions
• Oversees the implementation of Human resources programs through Human Resources staff. Monitors administration to established standards and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies.
• Oversees and manages the work of reporting Human resources staff. Encourages the ongoing development of Human Resources staff.
• Develops and monitors an annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, and administration.
• Coordinates Jewish Home use of broker, insurance carriers, pension administrators, and other outside resources.
• Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
• Leads the development of department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Establishes departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the Jewish Home strategic goals.
• Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment.
• Participates in Department Head meetings and staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of the Human Resources sections in the Jewish Home website.
• With Administrator and CFO assists with the coordination and implementation of the Human Resources section of the Jewish Home IT initiative.
• Defines all Human Resources training programs. Provides necessary education and materials to Department Heads, managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
• Leads implementation of performance management systems, partners with Department Heads in performance development plans and employee development programs.
• Establishes an in-house employee training system that addresses Jewish Home training needs including training needs assessment, new employee orientation, management development, cross-training and transfer training.
• Establishes and leads the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
• Interviews management or supervisory level candidates in partnership with Administrator, CFO, Chief Nurse Executive and/or Department Heads.
• Formulates and recommends Human resources policies and objectives for the Jewish Home with regard to employee relations.
• Partners with Administrator and CFO to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws.
• Determines and recommends to Senior Management and/or Department Heads employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Creates monitors and advises managers in the progressive discipline system of the Jewish Home. In partnership with Department Heads, monitors the implementation of performance improvement process with non-performing employees.
• Reviews and guides Department Heads recommendations for employment terminations. Participates in partnership with Administrator, CFO, CNE and/or Department Heads in investigations.
• Leads the implementation of Jewish Home safety and health programs. Monitors the tracking of OSHA required data.
• Reviews employee appeals through the Jewish Home complaint procedure. Participates with Administrator and CNE in union-related grievances.
• Oversees pre-employment screening, pre-employment physical and TB testing requirements, and mandated background checks.
• Participates in annual CMS Survey and Life Safety surveys.
• Abides by Jewish Home zero- tolerance for abuse and State/Federal mandated reporter laws.
• Abides by HIPPA laws.
• Establishes Jewish Home wage and salary structure, leads competitive market research to pay practices and pay bands that help recruit and retain superior staff.
• Co-monitors with Controller all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containment.
• With the assistance of the CFO, obtains cost effective employee benefits; monitors national benefits environment for options and cost savings.
• Leads benefit orientations and other benefit training.
• Leads Jewish Home compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker’s compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth.
• Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance with laws. Approves all information submitted.
• Protects the interests of employees and the Jewish Home in accordance with Jewish Home Human resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, participation in newsletter (StaffMatters).
• Responsible for preparing key HR- related key statistical reports.
• Mentoring/active support of/for Department Heads on HR related issues
Requirements
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant and partner on the Department Head management team that provides Jewish Home leadership and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with Senior Management Team.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Long term care and/or health care experience preferred.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organization development, employee relations, union relations, safety and training, preferred.
• Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations on ongoing community involvement, preferred.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Director’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Director’s job.
While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Director’s job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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VISTA Fellow, Funder Services
The Taproot Foundation is seeking a dynamic individual to join the organization’s Funder Services department. This opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to begin a career in nonprofit management, gain exposure to the nonprofit sector, and be part of an innovative organization. It is also a great fit for individuals seeking:
• A vehicle to achieve social change and personal fulfillment
• An exceptional team of co-workers, characterized by a strong work ethic and a focus on results
• Experience in foundation and corporate grantmaking
• Exposure to hundreds of nonprofit organizations and companies
This position is available through the AmeriCorps*VISTA program and is a one-year position that includes numerous opportunities for education, professional development, and career growth.
About the Taproot Foundation
As the largest nonprofit consulting firm in the country, the Taproot Foundation has developed a new model for leveraging the skills of the business community to provide pro bono business services to nonprofit organizations. Taproot Foundation enables business professionals to volunteer their skills on highly-structured consulting projects for nonprofit organizations. As a result, hundreds of nonprofits receive free professional services that will better equip them to tackle our society’s toughest challenges. This year alone, Taproot Foundation will engage 2,500 business professionals to provide more than $20 million worth of services to 420 nonprofit organizations.
The Taproot Foundation has been recognized by Fast Company, Ashoka and the Draper Richards Foundation as one of the most innovative and high potential nonprofit organizations in the country. Based in San Francisco with programs in the Bay Area, New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, and Washington, DC, we are dedicated to scaling the organization to ensure that all nonprofits have the infrastructure they need to thrive. For more information, visit www.taprootfoundation.org.
Job Description and Competencies
General Description
The Funder Services department supports the Taproot Foundation’s grantseekers in order to reach the organization’s regional and national fundraising goals. The department works with the fundraising team throughout the grantmaking cycle, including identifying potential funders through online research, assisting the regional and national fundraisers in securing productive meetings, writing compelling grant proposals and informing funders of organizational accomplishments through written reports once grants have been secured. The Funder Services Fellow takes part in each of these activities.
Core Responsibilities
• Writing high-quality, template-based grant proposals and reports for institutional funders under the direction of the Funder Services Manager
• Researching and qualifying leads on potential funders
• Creating case studies of nonprofits and funders for the purpose of funder outreach
• Designing and tailoring marketing materials for use in meetings and discussions with potential funders
• Maintaining and updating the Salesforce.com fundraising database as needed (500+ records)
• Providing support for fundraising conference calls, summits, mailings, and other related tasks
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate has proven ability in the skills below as well as genuine interest in fundraising for an innovative, rapidly-growing nonprofit organization.
• BA / BS requiring extensive writing; e.g. English, communications, journalism
• Minimum 1-2 years experience grantwriting, written business development, or technical writing
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Exceptionally well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize multiple short-term assignments with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills; can assess and understand the needs of distinct audiences
• Innovative and proactive approach to solving problems and finding information
• Ability to work independently 90% of the time while functioning effectively as a member of a team
• Full fluency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Photoshop/InDesign proficiency desired
• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector through volunteering or previous work experience
Compensation: This position is offered through the AmeriCorps *VISTA program, which includes an AmeriCorps*VISTA annual living stipend and education award, plus generous health and vacation benefits. Compensation is outlined on the AmeriCorps website (www.americorps.gov).
Location: San Francisco (near Union Square)
Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Funder Services Manager.
Travel: Limited (2-3 times/year)
Training: This position is required to attend two AmeriCorps*VISTA training sessions.
Start Date: Spring 2009
• A vehicle to achieve social change and personal fulfillment
• An exceptional team of co-workers, characterized by a strong work ethic and a focus on results
• Experience in foundation and corporate grantmaking
• Exposure to hundreds of nonprofit organizations and companies
This position is available through the AmeriCorps*VISTA program and is a one-year position that includes numerous opportunities for education, professional development, and career growth.
About the Taproot Foundation
As the largest nonprofit consulting firm in the country, the Taproot Foundation has developed a new model for leveraging the skills of the business community to provide pro bono business services to nonprofit organizations. Taproot Foundation enables business professionals to volunteer their skills on highly-structured consulting projects for nonprofit organizations. As a result, hundreds of nonprofits receive free professional services that will better equip them to tackle our society’s toughest challenges. This year alone, Taproot Foundation will engage 2,500 business professionals to provide more than $20 million worth of services to 420 nonprofit organizations.
The Taproot Foundation has been recognized by Fast Company, Ashoka and the Draper Richards Foundation as one of the most innovative and high potential nonprofit organizations in the country. Based in San Francisco with programs in the Bay Area, New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, and Washington, DC, we are dedicated to scaling the organization to ensure that all nonprofits have the infrastructure they need to thrive. For more information, visit www.taprootfoundation.org.
Job Description and Competencies
General Description
The Funder Services department supports the Taproot Foundation’s grantseekers in order to reach the organization’s regional and national fundraising goals. The department works with the fundraising team throughout the grantmaking cycle, including identifying potential funders through online research, assisting the regional and national fundraisers in securing productive meetings, writing compelling grant proposals and informing funders of organizational accomplishments through written reports once grants have been secured. The Funder Services Fellow takes part in each of these activities.
Core Responsibilities
• Writing high-quality, template-based grant proposals and reports for institutional funders under the direction of the Funder Services Manager
• Researching and qualifying leads on potential funders
• Creating case studies of nonprofits and funders for the purpose of funder outreach
• Designing and tailoring marketing materials for use in meetings and discussions with potential funders
• Maintaining and updating the Salesforce.com fundraising database as needed (500+ records)
• Providing support for fundraising conference calls, summits, mailings, and other related tasks
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate has proven ability in the skills below as well as genuine interest in fundraising for an innovative, rapidly-growing nonprofit organization.
• BA / BS requiring extensive writing; e.g. English, communications, journalism
• Minimum 1-2 years experience grantwriting, written business development, or technical writing
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Exceptionally well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize multiple short-term assignments with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills; can assess and understand the needs of distinct audiences
• Innovative and proactive approach to solving problems and finding information
• Ability to work independently 90% of the time while functioning effectively as a member of a team
• Full fluency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Photoshop/InDesign proficiency desired
• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector through volunteering or previous work experience
Compensation: This position is offered through the AmeriCorps *VISTA program, which includes an AmeriCorps*VISTA annual living stipend and education award, plus generous health and vacation benefits. Compensation is outlined on the AmeriCorps website (www.americorps.gov).
Location: San Francisco (near Union Square)
Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Funder Services Manager.
Travel: Limited (2-3 times/year)
Training: This position is required to attend two AmeriCorps*VISTA training sessions.
Start Date: Spring 2009
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Development Coordinator
YES! Magazine is seeking a full-time Development Coordinator who is eager to strengthen the financial base of an independent media organization that works to build a more just, sustainable and compassionate world.
BACKGROUND ON YES! MAGAZINE
YES! Magazine is an award-winning, ad-free, nonprofit publication that supports people’s active engagement in solving today’s social, political, and environmental challenges. For over 12 years YES! Magazine and YES! Online (www.yesmagazine.org) have been spotlighting the best possibilities for deep shifts that can lead to a just and sustainable world. YES! Magazine reaches over 150,000 readers each quarter and YES! Online draws some 100,000 visitors to our website each month.
To enhance the impact of our work, we carry out extensive outreach programs to educators, students, journalists, activists, faith organizations, national networks, policy makers, and businesses. A network of individual donors and foundations make this outreach possible.
We are now in an exciting period of expansion as a growing portion of the public comes to recognize that significant social change is needed solve today’s problems and is eager for the solution-oriented journalism we provide. We have a distinguished board, a dedicated staff of 17, plus six interns and many volunteers who work in an atmosphere that emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. Our office culture combines hard work with lots of laughter and fun. Our annual budget of $1.4 million is derived from magazine sales, foundation grants, and individual donors.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in expanding the base of our individual donor program, primarily through semi-annual mail appeals, email and web appeals, magazine ads, and phone campaigns. This person operates as part of a development team, composed of the Development Manager (who supervises the Development Coordinator and handles larger level donors and foundations), the Executive Director, and the Executive Intern.
The YES! Magazine offices are located on Bainbridge Island, within walking distance of the Seattle ferry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Strategize with the development team and other staff on ways to maintain and expand the base of individual donors.
* Recruit new donors and maintain existing donors through a semi-annual mail appeal, and supplemental email appeals.
* Work with the web team on creative ways to attract donations from people who come to our website.
* Manage systems to ensure positive ongoing relationships with donors, including maintaining accurate database entries, a quick thank you process, and fulfillment of premium requests.
* Process and use appropriate follow-up to maximize retention of recurring donors (donors who make automatic monthly or quarterly donations).
* Work with the editorial team to solicit donations through ads in the magazine.
* Conduct phone campaigns with subscribers and existing donors to elicit donations.
* Analyze quantitative results of campaigns to determine best strategies.
* Report to the Board semi-annually on the status of and strategies for our individual donors program.
* Participate in staff-wide meetings, retreats, and coordinate goals and plans with relevant teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Well-organized and able to meet multiple deadlines
* Meticulous about accuracy
* Skilled at using databases, Excel and Word
* Able to create attractive written materials
* Can convey enthusiastically the work of YES! Magazine
* Good at working collaboratively with other staff
* Has a demonstrated ability to think strategically
* Passionate about social change
* Technical/website and design skills a plus
BACKGROUND ON YES! MAGAZINE
YES! Magazine is an award-winning, ad-free, nonprofit publication that supports people’s active engagement in solving today’s social, political, and environmental challenges. For over 12 years YES! Magazine and YES! Online (www.yesmagazine.org) have been spotlighting the best possibilities for deep shifts that can lead to a just and sustainable world. YES! Magazine reaches over 150,000 readers each quarter and YES! Online draws some 100,000 visitors to our website each month.
To enhance the impact of our work, we carry out extensive outreach programs to educators, students, journalists, activists, faith organizations, national networks, policy makers, and businesses. A network of individual donors and foundations make this outreach possible.
We are now in an exciting period of expansion as a growing portion of the public comes to recognize that significant social change is needed solve today’s problems and is eager for the solution-oriented journalism we provide. We have a distinguished board, a dedicated staff of 17, plus six interns and many volunteers who work in an atmosphere that emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. Our office culture combines hard work with lots of laughter and fun. Our annual budget of $1.4 million is derived from magazine sales, foundation grants, and individual donors.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in expanding the base of our individual donor program, primarily through semi-annual mail appeals, email and web appeals, magazine ads, and phone campaigns. This person operates as part of a development team, composed of the Development Manager (who supervises the Development Coordinator and handles larger level donors and foundations), the Executive Director, and the Executive Intern.
The YES! Magazine offices are located on Bainbridge Island, within walking distance of the Seattle ferry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Strategize with the development team and other staff on ways to maintain and expand the base of individual donors.
* Recruit new donors and maintain existing donors through a semi-annual mail appeal, and supplemental email appeals.
* Work with the web team on creative ways to attract donations from people who come to our website.
* Manage systems to ensure positive ongoing relationships with donors, including maintaining accurate database entries, a quick thank you process, and fulfillment of premium requests.
* Process and use appropriate follow-up to maximize retention of recurring donors (donors who make automatic monthly or quarterly donations).
* Work with the editorial team to solicit donations through ads in the magazine.
* Conduct phone campaigns with subscribers and existing donors to elicit donations.
* Analyze quantitative results of campaigns to determine best strategies.
* Report to the Board semi-annually on the status of and strategies for our individual donors program.
* Participate in staff-wide meetings, retreats, and coordinate goals and plans with relevant teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Well-organized and able to meet multiple deadlines
* Meticulous about accuracy
* Skilled at using databases, Excel and Word
* Able to create attractive written materials
* Can convey enthusiastically the work of YES! Magazine
* Good at working collaboratively with other staff
* Has a demonstrated ability to think strategically
* Passionate about social change
* Technical/website and design skills a plus
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Human Resources Administrator
JOB TITLE: Human Resources Administrator
LOCATION: Los Angeles
REPORT TO: CEO
SALARY: 40k-50k
SUMMARY: Relief International, a humanitarian non-profit agency with the vision and commitment to save lives and sustain livelihoods, is searching for a HR Administrator. Under the supervision of the CEO, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating all aspects of human resource administration in conjunction with the Human Resources Team and the Finance Team while also responsible for trouble shooting human resource issues with staff worldwide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform complex clerical duties involved in the preparation and processing of the Relief International employee new hire, termination, data base entry into HRIS, record of leave balance, collection and verification of timesheets, and review of domestic and international payroll record to ensure accuracy of monthly salary payments
• Request, Organize, and Process Relief International employee time sheets and leave request forms to ensure proper completion and authorization of leave is taken
• Audit timesheets and contracts to ensure proper and up-to-date payroll information is processed
• Prepare Relief International employee payroll summary sheets for verification of completed payroll data including HRIS report and staff changes summary report
• Collect and maintain record of new hires, staff changes, and terminations including handling of unemployment cases
• Troubleshoot errors in benefits administration, salary allocations, and in employee relations/issues worldwide
• Coordinate disciplinary action for employees including creating of new policies as well as notification of disciplinary action or termination
• Data entry of new employees into database as well as create physical files for new employees including all appropriate paperwork
• Resolve general problems and staff requests
• Oversee and approve human resources accounts payable such as advertising and benefits as well as final approval of domestic and international payroll
• Perform other related duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required, in the areas of international studies, human resources, or business.
• Mid-level position but preferably a minimum of 2 years prior administration with an international NGO or agency working in emergency relief or international development
• Excellent written & verbal communications and computer literacy skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work well across many teams as well as take initiative to get tasks done.
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with a very strict attention to detail.
LOCATION: Los Angeles
REPORT TO: CEO
SALARY: 40k-50k
SUMMARY: Relief International, a humanitarian non-profit agency with the vision and commitment to save lives and sustain livelihoods, is searching for a HR Administrator. Under the supervision of the CEO, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating all aspects of human resource administration in conjunction with the Human Resources Team and the Finance Team while also responsible for trouble shooting human resource issues with staff worldwide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform complex clerical duties involved in the preparation and processing of the Relief International employee new hire, termination, data base entry into HRIS, record of leave balance, collection and verification of timesheets, and review of domestic and international payroll record to ensure accuracy of monthly salary payments
• Request, Organize, and Process Relief International employee time sheets and leave request forms to ensure proper completion and authorization of leave is taken
• Audit timesheets and contracts to ensure proper and up-to-date payroll information is processed
• Prepare Relief International employee payroll summary sheets for verification of completed payroll data including HRIS report and staff changes summary report
• Collect and maintain record of new hires, staff changes, and terminations including handling of unemployment cases
• Troubleshoot errors in benefits administration, salary allocations, and in employee relations/issues worldwide
• Coordinate disciplinary action for employees including creating of new policies as well as notification of disciplinary action or termination
• Data entry of new employees into database as well as create physical files for new employees including all appropriate paperwork
• Resolve general problems and staff requests
• Oversee and approve human resources accounts payable such as advertising and benefits as well as final approval of domestic and international payroll
• Perform other related duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required, in the areas of international studies, human resources, or business.
• Mid-level position but preferably a minimum of 2 years prior administration with an international NGO or agency working in emergency relief or international development
• Excellent written & verbal communications and computer literacy skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work well across many teams as well as take initiative to get tasks done.
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with a very strict attention to detail.
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Sustainability Analyst
GreenShape LLC, a nationally recognized green building and sustainability consulting firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced and motivated professional with relevant green building experience in the field of architecture or engineering to support our expanding green building consulting practice. GreenShape guides building owners, developers, and design and construction teams in the creation of buildings, programs and education for sustainable living. We have helped over a hundred project teams set high green building performance goals and create a legacy of excellence through their work.
Qualifications
Applicants for the analyst position should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Architecture. Candidates should have experience with green building strategies and systems, a history of commitment to sustainability and working knowledge of the LEED rating system. We are looking for a team-oriented individual with strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills who communicates well verbally and in writing , is detail-oriented, comfortable using current software technology including MS Excel, capable of organizing large amounts of information and able to maintain a positive, flexible attitude.
Responsibilities
As a GreenShape Sustainability Analyst you will work on multiple public- and private-sector projects including commercial office buildings, schools, multi-unit residential and mixed-use projects, building modernizations, and neighborhood development projects. You will assist in guiding building owners and design and construction project teams in applying green building concepts and technologies to their projects and support building owners in developing programs and policies for sustainable operations. You will participate in green building charrettes and provide guidance to support our clients as they create drawings and specifications incorporating green building strategies. You will advise our clients’ construction teams on LEED-related activities and support the documentation of green building accomplishments.
GreenShape offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits including an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Our office is located in the central business district in Washington, DC, one block from metro red, orange and blue lines at Farragut Square. For more information, visit our web site www.greenshape.com.
Qualifications
Applicants for the analyst position should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Architecture. Candidates should have experience with green building strategies and systems, a history of commitment to sustainability and working knowledge of the LEED rating system. We are looking for a team-oriented individual with strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills who communicates well verbally and in writing , is detail-oriented, comfortable using current software technology including MS Excel, capable of organizing large amounts of information and able to maintain a positive, flexible attitude.
Responsibilities
As a GreenShape Sustainability Analyst you will work on multiple public- and private-sector projects including commercial office buildings, schools, multi-unit residential and mixed-use projects, building modernizations, and neighborhood development projects. You will assist in guiding building owners and design and construction project teams in applying green building concepts and technologies to their projects and support building owners in developing programs and policies for sustainable operations. You will participate in green building charrettes and provide guidance to support our clients as they create drawings and specifications incorporating green building strategies. You will advise our clients’ construction teams on LEED-related activities and support the documentation of green building accomplishments.
GreenShape offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits including an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Our office is located in the central business district in Washington, DC, one block from metro red, orange and blue lines at Farragut Square. For more information, visit our web site www.greenshape.com.
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Assistant Supervisor, Forensic Services
Our NYC LINK program assists individuals with mental illness who have been incarcerated, to transition back into the mainstream community.
Core responsibilites of the job include assisting in supervising Intensive Case Managers, documentation review, and maintaining a caseload. Some fieldwork required.
Core responsibilites of the job include assisting in supervising Intensive Case Managers, documentation review, and maintaining a caseload. Some fieldwork required.
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Youth Care Worker
Mercy Home is a residential home dedicated to serving adolescents in need of a safe and healthy home environment. A Youth Care Worker acts as an advocate, educator, coach and role model for the residents. Each Youth Care Worker works with a group of about 10 youth and leads 3 or 4 youth individually, assisting the youth in following their educational and employment plans as well as their treatment plan. The Youth Care Worker builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth and provides leadership in the provision of a healthy living environment and consistent and supportive supervision of youth's life space.
The Youth Care Worker will work evenings and some weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Be responsible for the implementation of each Youth's Individual Treatment Plan, in particular specific Youth case load.
- Ensure the Youth's educational, employment and treatment plans are followed.
- Be responsible for timely and accurate communication within program, i.e., incident reports, contract with Youth's families, supervision, and all log entries.
- Build a therapeutic relationship with Youth by being a teacher and a coach.
- Provide leadership for the Youth in the provision of a healthy living environment, i.e., consistent and supportive supervision of Youth's life space.
- Participate in supervisory meetings appropriate for job function.
- Restrain Youth as necessary.
- Provide transportation for Youth as necessary.
The Youth Care Worker will work evenings and some weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Be responsible for the implementation of each Youth's Individual Treatment Plan, in particular specific Youth case load.
- Ensure the Youth's educational, employment and treatment plans are followed.
- Be responsible for timely and accurate communication within program, i.e., incident reports, contract with Youth's families, supervision, and all log entries.
- Build a therapeutic relationship with Youth by being a teacher and a coach.
- Provide leadership for the Youth in the provision of a healthy living environment, i.e., consistent and supportive supervision of Youth's life space.
- Participate in supervisory meetings appropriate for job function.
- Restrain Youth as necessary.
- Provide transportation for Youth as necessary.
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Program Manager
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To support and implement the policy and philosophy of the Agency and the program, to ensure that the therapeutic milieu is being actively pursued and the Youth are receiving appropriate therapy, to supervise the program environment and all related issues, i.e. cleanliness, use of space, and care of property, to participate in all supervision meetings appropriate to job function, to participate in the interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluation of program employees, to develop and supervise the budget and expenditures in Program based on the approved budget, to ensure that Staff are held accountable for their responsibilities.
The Program Manager typically will work a few evenings a week but must be flexible with schedule to accommodate program needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Be responsible for the implementation of each Youth's Individual Treatment Plan.
- Be actively involved in all aspects of case management within the Program.
- Ensure education, employment and treatment goals are managed for each Youth.
- Supervise all Program communication, i.e., log entries, incident reports, phone and written communication to supervisors, and to external bodies, as appropriate.
- Supervise Staff and Youth.
- Assess Youth's placement and duration of stay in Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.
- Participate in all meetings essential to job.
- Participate in the hiring, training and evaluations of the Staff for their program.
- Promote overall mission, value and goals of the Agency.
- Be responsible for the day to day budget of the program.
- Support the Continuous Quality Improvement system for Youth Programs.
- Be on call to Program 24 hours/7 days a week.
The Program Manager typically will work a few evenings a week but must be flexible with schedule to accommodate program needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Be responsible for the implementation of each Youth's Individual Treatment Plan.
- Be actively involved in all aspects of case management within the Program.
- Ensure education, employment and treatment goals are managed for each Youth.
- Supervise all Program communication, i.e., log entries, incident reports, phone and written communication to supervisors, and to external bodies, as appropriate.
- Supervise Staff and Youth.
- Assess Youth's placement and duration of stay in Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.
- Participate in all meetings essential to job.
- Participate in the hiring, training and evaluations of the Staff for their program.
- Promote overall mission, value and goals of the Agency.
- Be responsible for the day to day budget of the program.
- Support the Continuous Quality Improvement system for Youth Programs.
- Be on call to Program 24 hours/7 days a week.
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SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO
The Special assistant to the president & CEO will Work in closely with the President and CEO of InterAction, and play an integral role in preparing for various executive office meetings, engagements and outreach efforts. Manage the development of briefings and talking points for the CEO to prepare for meetings, speaking engagements, and events; working with key senior staff, research, draft, type, and edit speeches and talking points specific to speaking engagements. Develop a mechanism to trace the various relationships established through high-level meetings or engagements, identify possible connections to InterAction’s objectives and goals, and share valuable contacts with InterAction’s leadership for possible follow up. Oversee Executive communications and handle sensitive inquiries of important constituents. Serve as a liaison, and interface with various teams within InterAction to facilitate efficient information exchange between InterAction teams and the Executive Office. Conduct research on special projects as needed by the President and CEO often on short notice. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Executive Office Coordinator and other InterAction staff in support of the work of the entire organization.
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Social Worker
The Vanderbilt YMCA is seeking a qualified applicant who will provide social work counseling to adolescents in the Service Learning program, as well as consult on any other behavioral and emotional issues that may arise, advise Site Coordinator and Program Counselors on content, and complete staff training on social development topic, and other behavioral, psychological or social issues.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee a case load of 20 to 30 adolescents and families.
• Maintain case management records, documents, and reports as required
• Run workshops on behavior and socializing related issues for youth, families and for youth staff.
• Assist in the administration of programs associated with the Service Learning Program
• Assist in appropriate referrals to outside agencies
• Work 20 hours per week, weekday after school hours.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee a case load of 20 to 30 adolescents and families.
• Maintain case management records, documents, and reports as required
• Run workshops on behavior and socializing related issues for youth, families and for youth staff.
• Assist in the administration of programs associated with the Service Learning Program
• Assist in appropriate referrals to outside agencies
• Work 20 hours per week, weekday after school hours.
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International Project Manager - Kenya Project
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER-KENYA
The Kenya project in the International Development Division has an opening for a International Project Manager , reporting to the Center Director in Newton, MA.
The focus of thi project will be to develop a model for youth employment/employability activities that link best practices in youth development to demand-side activities in pro-poor private sector competitiveness and value chain development; and to train and place 1,600 youth in jobs in a twenty-month pilot project implementation period.
The International Project Manager is responsible for the Home Office Management of an internaitonal youth development project in Kenya. This is a Boston-based position that will require 40-50% travel to Kenya project field site.
Tasks Include:
selection and hiring of local field staff and subcontracters
program monitoring and evaluation
monitoring contractual compliance
subgrant and technical assistance management
documenting
maintaining records
preparing recommendations
drafting performance reports
writing and developing materials
disseminating information, including website content
developing presentations
managing administrative procedures
assisting design and implementation of business monitoring and evaluation systems
recommending efficiency improvements or future focus areas
identifying & recruiting consultants; developing their scope of work
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent combination of training & experience required in a related discipline
5-10 years international project management experience required.
5-10 years of complex project management experience, including budget responsibility and staff supervision
Demonstrable leadership skills
Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details
PLEASE EMAIL EMURRAY@EDC.ORG WITH IPM KENYA IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
The Kenya project in the International Development Division has an opening for a International Project Manager , reporting to the Center Director in Newton, MA.
The focus of thi project will be to develop a model for youth employment/employability activities that link best practices in youth development to demand-side activities in pro-poor private sector competitiveness and value chain development; and to train and place 1,600 youth in jobs in a twenty-month pilot project implementation period.
The International Project Manager is responsible for the Home Office Management of an internaitonal youth development project in Kenya. This is a Boston-based position that will require 40-50% travel to Kenya project field site.
Tasks Include:
selection and hiring of local field staff and subcontracters
program monitoring and evaluation
monitoring contractual compliance
subgrant and technical assistance management
documenting
maintaining records
preparing recommendations
drafting performance reports
writing and developing materials
disseminating information, including website content
developing presentations
managing administrative procedures
assisting design and implementation of business monitoring and evaluation systems
recommending efficiency improvements or future focus areas
identifying & recruiting consultants; developing their scope of work
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent combination of training & experience required in a related discipline
5-10 years international project management experience required.
5-10 years of complex project management experience, including budget responsibility and staff supervision
Demonstrable leadership skills
Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details
PLEASE EMAIL EMURRAY@EDC.ORG WITH IPM KENYA IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
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