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CALPIRG Energy Service Corps Organizer - San Diego

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:24
Want a meaningful job that makes a difference?

Consider taking on a term of service with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps after graduation - and learn what it takes to get things done!

Energy Service Corps is a joint project of the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) and AmeriCorps that works to improve energy efficiency in California. This year we are hiring graduating college students to join our program and work to tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues in Colorado: energy efficiency. We organize service projects that bring together the community, educate local youth in classrooms about the importance of environmental stewardship, and provide our community members with energy assessments and home weatherization.

We are currently hiring graduates as AmeriCorps members with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps. Our Campus Organizer position is a 9-month position based on a college campus, working to educate and engage the campus and community around energy efficiency, including overseeing an internship program. We know that students have played a role in all movements to create a better world. You will recruit and train those students to be activists and active citizens. Our ESC Organizers work rigorous work schedules often 50 - 60 hours a week. While, it's tough work that involves long hours, the position is extremely rewarding as you will be making direct change in our communities around one of today's most pressing issues.

Benefits
  • $11,800 Living allowance.
  • $5,350 education award after successful completion of the program including no less than 1700 hours of service. The ed award can be used to pay off loans or for future schooling. The award is good for up to 7 years.
  • Health Care is provided.
  • Loan Forbearance - Most if not all of your loans will be deferred. AmeriCorps will pay the interest.
  • 2 weeks paid vacation.
Organizers will be placed in Los Angeles, Merced, Mountain View, San Diego and San Francisco.

Overnight Residential Supervisor 11:00pm-09:00am, Tues-Fri. (Natick, MA)

Craig's List Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:23

Are you looking for a new and exciting place to work? Well the time to make that change is now! The Brandon Residential Treatment Center and Day school, New England’s leading treatment center for boys with emotional and behavioral difficulties provides an exciting, challenging and rewarding environment to work in. Much of what makes Brandon a strong and successful organization is the dedication, diversity, experience and expertise of our staff.

We are seeking an experienced:
Overnight Residential Supervisor 11:00pm-09:00am, Tues-Fri.

Primary Responsibilities:
• In charge of all overnight residential employees
• Maintain a safe environment for our students
• Monitor Brandon’s video feed to ensure that the overnight protocol is being followed which includes but is not limited to bed checks and making sure all staff are positioned correctly
• Assist on-call staff to effectively problem solve conflicts and crisis situations
• Visit all houses on a regular basis to meet with staff on issues that arise
• Ensure the overnight and morning routines of the programs are therapeutic, consistent and structured
• Provide training, leadership and support to the overnight staff
• Assist in scheduling to make sure Brandon meets the required ratios
• Communicate all concerns, issues and recognitions to the Residential Management Team

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• One year in-house experience as a Child Youth Care Worker II or two years
experience in a supervisory position in a similar setting
• Reliable Transportation
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to participate in physical interventions

Salary is based on experience. This is an exempt position.

The Brandon Residential Treatment Center offers Health (with premium costs decreasing for the employee the longer he/she stays), Dental, Life, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement and very generous time-off plan which increases the longer an employee stays.

Smoking is Prohibited on all Brandon School properties.

To apply send resumes to: The Brandon School, 27 Winter Street, Natick,
MA 01760, to: resume@brandonschool.org"
Fax: 508-650-9431

Applicants can also apply through our web site at:
www.brandonschool.org

CALPIRG Energy Service Corps Organizer - Los Angeles

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:23
Want a meaningful job that makes a difference?

Consider taking on a term of service with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps after graduation - and learn what it takes to get things done!

Energy Service Corps is a joint project of the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) and AmeriCorps that works to improve energy efficiency in California. This year we are hiring graduating college students to join our program and work to tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues in Colorado: energy efficiency. We organize service projects that bring together the community, educate local youth in classrooms about the importance of environmental stewardship, and provide our community members with energy assessments and home weatherization.

We are currently hiring graduates as AmeriCorps members with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps. Our Campus Organizer position is a 9-month position based on a college campus, working to educate and engage the campus and community around energy efficiency, including overseeing an internship program. We know that students have played a role in all movements to create a better world. You will recruit and train those students to be activists and active citizens. Our ESC Organizers work rigorous work schedules often 50 - 60 hours a week. While, it's tough work that involves long hours, the position is extremely rewarding as you will be making direct change in our communities around one of today's most pressing issues.

Benefits
  • $11,800 Living allowance.
  • $5,350 education award after successful completion of the program including no less than 1700 hours of service. The ed award can be used to pay off loans or for future schooling. The award is good for up to 7 years.
  • Health Care is provided.
  • Loan Forbearance - Most if not all of your loans will be deferred. AmeriCorps will pay the interest.
  • 2 weeks paid vacation.
Organizers will be placed in Los Angeles, Merced, Mountain View, San Diego and San Francisco.

Senior International Advocacy Coordinator

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:22
The advocacy team is seeking a professional with knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, particularly in the context of the international policy arena. The principal responsibility of this position is leading on and coordinating IPPF/WHR’s international advocacy efforts, including its work at the United Nations and follow-up to the ICPD and Beijing Conference Review processes, MDG reviews and HIV/AIDS commitments at the international level, among others.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Affairs, the Senior International Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Monitoring the work of the UN Commission on Population and Development, the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the General Assembly's Third Committee, the implementation of the Gender Equality Architecture process, and other relevant for IPPF’s advocacy work.
• Monitoring UN system, including agencies and programs, declarations and resolutions related with SRHR and gender equality.
• Identifying advocacy opportunities at the International level for IPPF/WHR.
• Liaise, collaborate an share information with IPPF’s Central Office, Regional Offices and Member Associations to implement join advocacy strategies.
• Networking and maintaining strategic communications with relevant stakeholders.
• Actively engaging in the GEAR Campaign, including through working with UN missions and the NY working group.
• Supporting the organization of meetings, conferences and workshops related to IPPF/WHR's international advocacy work.
• Providing technical assistance to IPPF/WHR Member Associations by providing International contextual analysis in collaboration with the Regional Advocacy Coordinators.
• Providing training and support to IPPF colleagues at key meetings in New York.
• Compiling/developing international advocacy materials related to IPPF/WHR’s advocacy priorities.
• Providing overall coordinating support to volunteer youth throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on advocacy around sexual and reproductive rights, including HIV/AIDS.
• Representing IPPF/WHR at regional and international meetings as appropriate.
• Engaging and informing IPPF/WHR staff, Board Members, and Member Associations with International Advocacy Work.
• Performing other related tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs.

CALPIRG Energy Service Corps Organizer - Mountain View

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:22
Want a meaningful job that makes a difference?

Consider taking on a term of service with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps after graduation - and learn what it takes to get things done!

Energy Service Corps is a joint project of the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) and AmeriCorps that works to improve energy efficiency in California. This year we are hiring graduating college students to join our program and work to tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues in Colorado: energy efficiency. We organize service projects that bring together the community, educate local youth in classrooms about the importance of environmental stewardship, and provide our community members with energy assessments and home weatherization.

We are currently hiring graduates as AmeriCorps members with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps. Our Campus Organizer position is a 9-month position based on a college campus, working to educate and engage the campus and community around energy efficiency, including overseeing an internship program. We know that students have played a role in all movements to create a better world. You will recruit and train those students to be activists and active citizens. Our ESC Organizers work rigorous work schedules often 50 - 60 hours a week. While, it's tough work that involves long hours, the position is extremely rewarding as you will be making direct change in our communities around one of today's most pressing issues.

Benefits
  • $11,800 Living allowance.
  • $5,350 education award after successful completion of the program including no less than 1700 hours of service. The ed award can be used to pay off loans or for future schooling. The award is good for up to 7 years.
  • Health Care is provided.
  • Loan Forbearance - Most if not all of your loans will be deferred. AmeriCorps will pay the interest.
  • 2 weeks paid vacation.
Organizers will be placed in Los Angeles, Merced, Mountain View, San Diego and San Francisco.

Secretary, Admin-Bilingual Spanish

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:21
Secretary, Admin – Bilingual Spanish

FEGS is one of the largest health and human services organizations in the nation, with an annual budget of $250 million, 4000+ employees and operations in more than 350 locations throughout the new York metropolitan area.

Our Developmental Disabilities Division is seeking sharp and motivated candidates for a Full-Time Secretary position located in the Bronx. Candidate must be a well organized self-starter with excellent PC skills: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must have superior communication skills, and be able to work well under pressure. Experience working in a non-profit, fast paced setting preferred. HS diploma required.



Project Manager of Postsecondary Achievement

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:21
The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC), established in 1979, is a national network of over 250 organizations and is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of youth-serving systems and organizations that help youth become productive citizens. NYEC works at the intersection of three fields of practice: workforce development, education and youth development and reflects a blending of principles, standards and strategies that have emerged from these fields. To learn more about NYEC, visit www.nyec.org.

NYEC seeks a Project Manager of Postsecondary Achievement who will provide expertise in education communications and research to facilitate building a community of practice in the area of postsecondary completion. This position reports to the Director of Postsecondary Achievement and is based in Washington, DC. The Project Manager of Postsecondary Achievement will work to achieve the goals of NYEC’s Postsecondary Success Initiative (PSI).

The PSI is a national pilot seeking to strengthen the ability of youth-serving organizations to re-engage disconnected youth and young adults onto a path leading to postsecondary completion and employment. Toward this goal the Project Manager of Postsecondary Achievement will be responsible for collaborating with and providing educational leadership to the cohort of PSI sites, as well as codifying and sharing the knowledge that is developed as part of this initiative.

Major duties and responsibilities

Developing and implementing cross-site learning and communication:

• Create a strategy to capture the nature of work at each site and identify trends. Use this information to design, plan and execute two yearly all-site conferences and monthly all-site calls
• Identify experts in the field of postsecondary success to deliver content at all-site conferences and collaborate with NYEC on special projects
• Travel to sites to conduct assessments of educational capacity, coordinate with a team of colleagues to create tools and technical assistance activities to ensure consistent and effective implementation
• Work as part of a team to ensure synergy and cross-pollination between the PSI sites

Tool and resource development:

• Serve as the repository of knowledge that is developed through this work and ensure that ongoing learning informs the practice of NYEC and the PSI sites. Work with the Director to develop and implement successful dissemination strategies
• Conduct research on tools and education resources (assessments, curricula, best practice guides) and assess appropriateness for NYEC PSI sites. Put into practice online dissemination of tools and resources on relevant and timely issues of practice to facilitate cross-site learning and collaboration
• Develop tools, resources, guides, publications on education-specific topics: promoting college readiness and success, implementing effective assessments to gauge student learning, using project-based learning, utilizing cohort-based models, etc.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with other relevant educational organizations and groups with the goal of recognizing and disseminating promising practices

Administrative and logistics

• Continue to manage and assist when necessary, conference logistics, including identifying location of events, food and beverage orders, rooming lists, audio-visual equipment, registration, maintaining communication with the hotel staff and other needs as required. Manage logistics at the conference and provide all follow up and closing out of accounts
• Support the Director in creating and refining an archive and dissemination system to create institutional knowledge of the PSI work
• Other duties as assigned

Teaching Assistant (Natick, MA)

Craig's List Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:20

Are you looking for a new and exciting place to work? Well the time to make that change is now! The Brandon Residential Treatment Center and Day School, New England’s leading treatment center for boys with emotional and behavioral difficulties provides an exciting, challenging and rewarding environment to work in. Much of what makes Brandon a strong and successful organization is the dedication, diversity, experience and expertise of our staff.

We are seeking: an experienced Teaching Assistant
Schedule: 7:00am -3:00pm, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities:
• Be able to evaluate a student’s education and therapeutic goals
• Serve as in-house substitute for absent teachers
• Participate in the IEP process as required
• Serve as a role model for clients at all times
• Provide corrective/learning experience for the students
• Set and maintain consistent/constructive limits
• Plan and participate in assigned activities
• Provide support to the residences during transition prior to school each morning

Requirements:
-Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in education preferred
-Experience in Group Management of Children 8-18 years old
-Good communicator and listener
-Up tempo personality, assertive, outgoing and confident
-Be able to listen to both sides of a situation and base any decision on a neutral
understanding of the facts

Salary:
$10.25- $11.00 based on experience

The Brandon Residential Treatment Center offers Health (with premium costs decreasing for the employee the longer he/she stays), Dental, Life, STD, LTD, tuition reimbursement and very generous time-off plan which increases the longer an employee stays.

Smoking is Prohibited on all Brandon School properties.

To apply send resumes to: The Brandon School, 27 Winter Street, Natick,
MA 01760, to: resume@brandonschool.org"
Fax: 508-650-9431

Applicants can also apply through our web site at:
www.brandonschool.org

CALPIRG Energy Service Corps Organizer - San Francisco

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:19
Want a meaningful job that makes a difference?

Consider taking on a term of service with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps after graduation - and learn what it takes to get things done!

Energy Service Corps is a joint project of the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) and AmeriCorps that works to improve energy efficiency in California. This year we are hiring graduating college students to join our program and work to tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues in Colorado: energy efficiency. We organize service projects that bring together the community, educate local youth in classrooms about the importance of environmental stewardship, and provide our community members with energy assessments and home weatherization.

We are currently hiring graduates as AmeriCorps members with CALPIRG's Energy Service Corps. Our Campus Organizer position is a 9-month position based on a college campus, working to educate and engage the campus and community around energy efficiency, including overseeing an internship program. We know that students have played a role in all movements to create a better world. You will recruit and train those students to be activists and active citizens. Our ESC Organizers work rigorous work schedules often 50 - 60 hours a week. While, it's tough work that involves long hours, the position is extremely rewarding as you will be making direct change in our communities around one of today's most pressing issues.

Benefits
  • $11,800 Living allowance.
  • $5,350 education award after successful completion of the program including no less than 1700 hours of service. The ed award can be used to pay off loans or for future schooling. The award is good for up to 7 years.
  • Health Care is provided.
  • Loan Forbearance - Most if not all of your loans will be deferred. AmeriCorps will pay the interest.
  • 2 weeks paid vacation.
Organizers will be placed in Los Angeles, Merced, Mountain View, San Diego and San Francisco.

Tucson, AZ Field Organizer

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:17
Voto Latino seeks to hire a local Tucson, AZ organizer ASAP for its United We Win 2010 mid-term elections voter registration campaign. The organizer will be responsible for conducting non-partisan voter registration in the greater Tucson area.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of grassroots organizing tasks, will be detail oriented, and will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be well-organized, and work well under pressure while remaining flexible, resourceful, and efficient.

This individual will be part of Voto Latino’s national United We Win campaign team. This is a full-time, contract position, lasting from mid-July through mid-November, 2010.

Founded in 2004, Voto Latino is the first and leading national, nonprofit, civic engagement organization to mobilize the fastest growing group of Americans - Latino youth.

The Tucson Field Organizer will:

- Register American Latino voters between the ages of 18 and 34 at a wide variety of locales, including but not limited to community college campuses, festivals, concerts, places of worship, and places of commerce
- Distribute United We Win campaign collateral to individuals and community groups
- Build local partnerships to maximize impact
- Recruit at least 20 local youth volunteers to maximize impact
- Report to Voto Latino’s national, Washington, D.C. office on a daily basis

MUST HAVE:
-Bachelor’s Degree
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Excellent time management skills
-Strong knowledge of local Latino demographics
-Strong verbal and written skills
-Strong knowledge of social media and digital technology
-Strong interest in Latino politics and civic life

Communications Marketing Specialist

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:15
The Communications/Marketing Specialist of the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) reports to the Director of Design and Interactive Communications and provides support for communications projects in support of Development, Texas Council on Family Violence, National Domestic Violence Hotline and National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• Utilize Constant Contact and other programs to access electronic venues for communication.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of web-based newsletters and bulk e-mails.
• Work with Advancement Team and corporate partners to manage all aspects of internet and website marketing and donor recognition for corporate, foundation and individual giving programs.
• Work with the Vice President of Advancement to develop marketing strategies that support product marketing efforts on website.
• Working with Advancement Team to manage special fundraising promotions for Valentine’s Day, Domestic Violence Awareness Month and other events.
• Copywriting for web updates, E-newsletters and print newsletters.
• Responsible for copy updates for web pages in support of programs and events.
• Manage communications projects for in-house clients.
• Respond to media calls as assigned.
• Coordinate with other members of the Advancement Team in the management and development of agency social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter
• Manage content on the NDVH survivor blog
• Other duties as assigned.

Nursing Supervisor/Coordinator-P./T-Immediate Opening

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:15

Part Time – Nursing Supervisor/Coordinator – Immediate Opening

FEGS is one of the largest health and human services organizations in the nation, with 3,500+ employees working in over 350 locations throughout the New York metropolitan area, and an annual operating budget of $240 million.

Our Developmental Disabilities Division seeks an experienced Nursing Supervisor/Coordinator to provide clinical training and supervision of all nursing and health care services; coordinate health and related services for consumers in multiple residential and outpatient locations; develop and oversee implementation of nursing service plans; and provide ongoing orientation and training to staff and consumers.

Candidate will also provide nursing back up services, oversee all medical and clinical consultations and serve as liaison to medical providers. NYS licensed RN and managerial experience required.

Progran Assistant- Baltimore, MD

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:12
Title: Program Assistant
HIGHER ACHIEVEMENT
Baltimore, Maryland

Higher Achievement, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit organization providing year-round out-of-school time academic assistance to low-income communities, seeks a Program Assistant to support the Baltimore affiliate.

The Organization
Higher Achievement provides a rigorous after-school and summer academic program that gives youth from at-risk communities their best opportunity to succeed in middle school — and in life. Founded in 1975, Higher Achievement currently serves more than 500 scholars per year and, in partnership with local schools, operates achievement centers in Washington, DC; Alexandria, VA; and Baltimore, MD. Our research-based program challenges middle school students to meet their full potential in three key areas: academics, social skills, and leadership. When students get the skills and support they need to invest in their own success, they discover that they can be scholars. On average, 95 percent of Higher Achievement scholars who complete the program advance to top academic high schools.

The Program Assistant Role
Working under the general supervision of the Director of Site Operations, the Program Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for program and administrative services. Strong administrative skills will be necessary to effectively achieve responsibilities outlined below. While this position is administrative, it will offer an eager, hard working individual an opportunity to be a part of an exciting start up organization committed to excellent outcomes for young people, as well as opportunities for growth within the organization.

Specifically, the Program Assistant will:
• Oversee the day to day operations of the Higher Achievement Baltimore Affiliate
• Perform administrative functions related to general office management
• Order materials and supplies, and manages vendors
• Ensure program staff have the materials and supports needed to complete their jobs
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar
• Submit and track expenses
• Answer phones as needed
• Oversee equipment and communications systems
• Ensure all essential telephone, network, and wireless systems are fully functioning
• Oversee maintenance of computers, photocopier, and phones via service contracts
• Serve as the main point of contact and troubleshooter to affiliate staff for all systems issues, and serve as the office expert on systems and resources
• Manage data systems and be responsible for ongoing programmatic data entry
• Support Program Operations
• Manage relationships and correspondences with external partners, prospective employees, mentors and other programmatic stakeholders
• Assist with compliance of human resource documentation for part-time staff and volunteers, including sending offer letters and collecting supporting employee eligibility documents
• Maintain all administrative records and databases to ensure compliance with local and federal grant requirements
• Provide administrative support to internal departments including coordinating logistics for field trips and special events
• Manage and maintain curriculum inventories including keeping inventory databases, reproducing curricula materials, and replenishing materials
• Provide administrative support for mentor recruitment efforts

Database Position

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:04
Powered by Professionals (PBP) is a professional consulting firm that specializes in working with nonprofits. PBP helps families, individuals and companies easily and effectively start and manage their own charitable organization or connect with one that is meaningful to them.

We manage the database for many of our charitable clients and are looking for someone to help with the maintenance of the data in addition to helping run various reports to help us better fund raise as well as to help with all communication to donors. We will consider a part or full time person for this position. Currently, we use Salesforce.com as our database.

More specific responsibilities for this position are as follows:

o Coordinate database training for the rest of the team
o Supervises the ongoing maintenance of all data and continual data entry in a variety of client databases.
o Reconcile all on-line donations
o Create and run multiple reports from the database
o Help create mail merges to send out donor solicitation packages
o Full responsibility to coordinate the mailings of all donor solicitation packages as well as thank you and tax letters including the mail merge and the fulfillment
o Open and process all mail consisting of donations including manual Input all on-line donations
o Coordinate all email campaigns for clients
o Support the rest of the team in regards to the need for messenger and mail services.




UNICEF Sr. Photography Online Database Specialist

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:00
UNICEF is looking for a Sr. Photography Online Database Specialist. The qualifications and responsibilities for this position include:

Participate in core team conceptualization and development of web and database functionalities and implementation with a focus on maximizing technical solutions
· Support the development or updating of web and database tools to maximize a seamless and productive experience for internal and external users of the site
· Support the creation and updating of appropriate manuals and/or online tools for UNICEF country offices globally to bring their “Country Libraries” online to the global UNICEF Photography site
· Assist designated site administrators in UNICEF country offices to work through technical steps to organize their offline photography collections; complete steps for upload; manage their collections online; manage and update their web profile pages, etc.
· Support HQ Photography production updates to the site / database
· Support editorial photography decision-making and related content production (image researching, optimization, etc.)
· Provide photo-related digital technology advice across a range of products including databases, other image management software, cameras and related peripherals, etc.
· Will be required to provide a replacement to finish work if single contact is unavailable.

Director of Major Gifts

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 11:59
American Ballet Theatre seeks an accomplished, fund raising professional to serve as Director of Major Gifts.

This position is responsible for leading the effort to identify, cultivate, solicit and close individual gifts of $10,000 and above, including significant six- and seven-figure gifts, for American Ballet Theatre’s general operating needs as well as specific projects and endowment. The position sources support from both current donors and develops new leads, and has responsibility for all steps of the process, including the maintenance of effective relationships. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Director of Major Gifts supervises two Managers and one Associate.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Conceives and executes annual strategy for Major Gifts, including systems, structure, use of staff and resources, hospitality, and materials.
a. Directs the development of major gift materials, proposals, reports, and letters.
2. Supervises the Managers of Major Gifts and Special Gifts & Endowment in gift cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, acknowledgement and benefit fulfillment in concert with the Director of Development for major individual givers and key donor groups.
3. Develops annual budget (revenue and expense) and cash-flow projections for Major Gifts group.
a. Manages the financial status of major gifts through supervision of the tracking and reporting of major gift income and developing new forecasts as requested.
b. Leads the development of systems to ensure timely response, increased outreach, pledge fulfillment, and careful, consistent donor records.
4. Provides leadership in developing new tactics, initiatives and sources of support for major gift fundraising, including work with such auxiliary programs as Education & Training.
5. Accompanies Director of Development on major gift solicitations as needed and seeks meetings for Director of Development and/or Executive Director with high potential prospects.
6. Represents the Company at events and meetings as appropriate.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of direct major gift fundraising experience required, including experience with identifying, soliciting, and closing gifts over $500,000. Both organization and imagination are vital to this role. Must be a team player who can work collaboratively and communicate openly. A focus on strategic development is essential, as is the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects to meet assigned deadlines. Must be able to work successfully with trustees, donors and prospects, volunteers, and staff. The Director of Major Gifts must be able to see both short- and long-term impacts simultaneously. Microsoft Office proficiency required. Raiser’s Edge and Power Point experience a plus.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Director of Development

American Ballet Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

UNICEF Procurement Associate

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 11:56
Under the guidance and supervision of the Budget Officer, the Procurement Associate will ensure the execution of transparent and efficient procurement services and processes for UNICEF. The Procurement Associate will promote a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the Section.

The Procurement Associate will work with administrative and support staff of the Procurement and Budget Unit. The Procurement Associate will work in collaboration with the operations, programme and projects' staff in HQ for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information exchange.

UNICEF is looking for a Procurement Associate to complete the following tasks:
•Implementation of operational strategies
•Organization of procurement processes
•Implementation of sourcing strategy
•Ensures compliance of procurement activities with UNICEF rules, regulations, policies and strategies
•Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Additional qualifications include:
•2 years of progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national or international level.
•Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc),
•Advance knowledge of automated procurement systems

Phoenix, AZ Field Organizer

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 11:54
Voto Latino seeks to hire a local Phoenix, AZ organizer ASAP for its United We Win 2010 mid-term elections voter registration campaign. The organizer will be responsible for conducting non-partisan voter registration in the greater Phoenix area.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of grassroots organizing tasks, will be detail oriented, and will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be well-organized, and work well under pressure while remaining flexible, resourceful, and efficient.

This individual will be part of Voto Latino’s national United We Win campaign team. This is a full-time, contract position, lasting from mid-July through mid-November, 2010.

Founded in 2004, Voto Latino is the first and leading national, nonprofit, civic engagement organization to mobilize the fastest growing group of Americans - Latino youth.

The Phoenix Field Organizer will:

- Register American Latino voters between the ages of 18 and 34 at a wide variety of locales, including but not limited to community college campuses, festivals, concerts, places of worship, and places of commerce
- Distribute United We Win campaign collateral to individuals and community groups
- Build local partnerships to maximize impact
- Recruit at least 20 local youth volunteers to maximize impact
- Report to Voto Latino’s national, Washington, D.C. office on a daily basis

MUST HAVE:
-Bachelor’s Degree
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Excellent time management skills
-Strong knowledge of local Latino demographics
-Strong verbal and written skills
-Strong knowledge of social media and digital technology
-Strong interest in Latino politics and civic life

VP of Marketing/Director of Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 11:52


VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING/DIRECTOR OF GREATER NEWARK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Background: Brick City Development Corporation (“BCDC”) is Newark’s primary economic development organization, organized to spur real estate development within the city; retain, attract, and grow businesses; and enhance small and minority business capacity, among other activities. With the support and leadership of Mayor Booker and his administration, the Municipal Council, and the local business community, BCDC initiates and executes economic development activities to produce and sustain economic growth, generate jobs, and create wealth for the citizens of Newark.

Newark is the State of New Jersey’s largest municipality, lying about 15 miles west of Manhattan. It is home to a major airport and the busiest seaport on the East Coast of the United States. It also houses the new Prudential Center arena, home to the New Jersey Devils. Because of its location and available resources, Newark is ready for continued economic growth and expansion. BCDC leads the way in this effort and has initiated a number of development projects for new retail, housing, hotels, and restaurants.

A key unit of BCDC is the Greater Newark Convention & Visitor Bureau (GNCVB). GNCVB partners with the City of Elizabeth to implement strategies to maintain and improve Elizabeth and Newark’s images as attractive destinations, to increase visitation, and to encourage circulation within both cities at Newark and Elizabeth’s respective retail, cultural and entertainment attractions.
The Position: BCDC is seeking a new Vice President of Marketing/Director of the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNCVB) who will report to the organization's Chief Executive Officer. The primary responsibilities of the position will be as follows:

• Manage a team of two-four associates, outside consultants and professional service providers and delegate management, authority and responsibility to appropriate staff members to carry out BCDC and GNCVB objectives
• Oversee operations, financial and administrative functions of the GNCVB

• Implement a comprehensive strategy to market Newark, NJ’s assets as a destination for visitors, tourists and prospective business owners and developers
• Administer the submission of bids for the City to act as host for events that have the potential to greatly increase tourism
• Serve as City of Newark and Elizabeth's representative in advocacy efforts for tourism promotion at the state level to maintain ongoing effective communications with government leaders, business and cultural institution leaders and the local tourism industry
• Direct drafting and implementation of strategic plan for the funding and ongoing operations of the GNCVB through implementation of long-term funding mechanisms (through dedicated taxes, surcharges, membership fees)
• Coordinate media strategy, talking points and briefing materials on behalf of Chairman, CEO, senior staff and surrogates for regional and national media interviews, events and speeches and serve as liaison between BCDC, GNCVB and municipal Office of Communications/other municipal departments and agencies
• Oversee all external press communication activity, media outreach and public relations on behalf of BCDC and GNCVB and field inquiries from regional and international media outlets
• Develop, market and manage BCDC and GNCVB brand and sub-brands, websites, stakeholder and community outreach efforts, creation of collateral materials, key themes and messages and strategy
• Represent the organization at selected local, state, regional and national conventions that advance BCDC and GNCVB objectives and facilitate appropriate participation and speaking opportunities at strategic conventions and trade shows
• Coordinate development of information on various social, recreational and cultural activities available in the City and manage submission of such information to trade publications and marketing outlets
• Direct staff to arrange event planning for special and community events, including agenda development, monitoring of budgets and times, negotiating contracts with vendors, ensuring protocol, logistics, travel arrangements and staffing
Education/Experience:
• Bachelors degree in marketing, sales or business major preferred
• Knowledge of marketing, business theories, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of budget development and fundraising
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to provide leadership
• A minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in the hospitality/tourism industry and/or external communications

Prior Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) experience preferred, but not mandatory.



UNICEF Photo Unit Assistant

Idealist.org New England Nonprofit Jobs - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 11:47
UNICEF is looking for an individual who can complete the following tasks and responsibilities:

Provide assistance in the Photography Unit in general organization including of all photographic files; assisting with archival work and database support tasks as needed.

Organization of photography unit files, correspondence, photographs, caption background, disks, equipment, etc.

Skills needed for this position include:

Organizational, accuracy, speed, and initiative skills.

This person will also be required to support with other tasks as needed.
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