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Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is a high performing leader in affordable housing. THA provides high quality, stable and sustainable housing and supportive services to people in need. It does this in ways that help them become self sufficient, that strengthen communities and that use its public and private resources efficiently and effectively.

THA owns affordable apartments and homes that it rents. Its residential portfolio has approximately 600 public housing units and over 700 mixed finance units that it manages for other owners. It seeks to build and maintain its properties so they are attractive and enjoyable places to live and assets for their neighborhoods. Second, it develops real estate. THA seeks to create and promote communities that are appealing places to live, work, attend school, shop and play.

THA helps people pay their rent for apartments or homes that they lease from private landlords. THA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) serves over 3,500 households. THA also provides or arranges for supportive services. THA wants people to succeed, not only as tenants, but as parents, students and wage earners. In this way, THA wants its housing to be a transforming experience for them.

Under the direction of the Director of Real Estate Management and Housing Services, the Planning and Policy Analyst leads agency efforts on planning and policy initiatives to promote and advance the Housing Authority’s strategic and business activities. Gathers information and performs analysis on agency policy initiatives. Manages internal efforts relative to Moving to Work (MTW) activities. Makes recommendations on strategies and procedures and assists with implementation of program and policy procedure modification.

The Planning & Policy Analyst shall perform all these responsibilities in service to THA’s social justice and business mission to assist low-income households and other customers, and to do so in ways that aspire to programmatic and administrative excellence.

Conservation Begins Here!
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national force of conservation volunteers, has an exciting opportunity to be responsible and accountable for the success of two existing and two new corps programs. The Program Director will manage four staff who lead these programs. This role will also ensure that the goals and objectives of partner agencies, SCA participants, and other community stakeholders are met.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Program Director will oversee project design and development, program fulfillment, participant hiring, training and management; Develop and maintain productive working relationships with all partner staff to ensure successful completion of project outcomes; Oversee development and management of program budgets; Manage all aspects of SCA Risk Management protocols for the project and follow all partner safety protocols

* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress

National Religious Outreach Coordinator
People of Faith Against the Death Penalty

People of Faith Against the Death Penalty is seeking a national religious outreach coordinator. This position is a full-time position.

PFADP is a national nonprofit organization located in Carrboro, NC. PFADP’s mission is to educate and mobilize faith communities to act to abolish the death penalty in the United States. Founded in 1994, PFADP conducts campaigns for public education and grassroots advocacy, media outreach, local, state and national organizing, and works to educate religious, legislative and civic leaders about the death penalty and its alternatives. PFADP views the next decade as a kairos time on the death penalty, a special opportunity for lasting change towards abolition. Our goal for this position is to facilitate the growth of the human, political, and financial resources of the American religious community towards abolishing the death penalty in the United States. Our religious outreach coordinator will be at the forefront on mobilizing the religious community to new heights of involvement on the death penalty.

Our office is currently located about one mile from the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill but might be relocated closer to or in Raleigh, NC in 2011. We would be open to the possibility of this position being based outside of our central offices depending on the experience of the applicant and other considerations.

More info: www.pfadp.org.

Description:

PFADP’s National Religious Outreach Coordinator will:

• Conduct outreach efforts to strengthen and further develop relationships between PFADP and religious leaders and faith communities across the United States.

• Oversee PFADP’s programs on religious outreach including: PFADP’s Interfaith Task Force on the Death Penalty (national bi-monthly conference calls); denominational task forces (small national committees by denomination); national clergy letter for repeal; national repeal resolution campaign; PFADP’s For Whom the Bells Toll Campaign; religious social justice conference database and outreach; religious social action coordinators database; and, PFADP’s Southern network to promote attention and resistance to executions from faith communities.

• Help national, regional, and local religious leaders develop a personal desire to be engaged in the abolition movement at an entirely new level.

• Develop literature and programming aimed at educating and mobilizing religious leaders and faith communities against the death penalty.

• Speak at and otherwise represent PFADP at various religious events throughout the United States.

• Help organize and run the Kairos Conference, PFADP’s bi-annual national conference on religion and the death penalty. (www.kairosconference.org)

• Train religious leaders from throughout the country on how to effectively advocate against the death penalty.

• Train abolition organizers from throughout the country to provide them a deeper understanding of how to succeed in partnering with and empowering religious leaders to help lead abolition and reform movements in their communities.

• Collaborate with other abolition organizations towards these goals.

• Facilitate partnerships, including generating financial support, from religious communities and leaders nationwide.

• Help plan and coordinate PFADP conferences and events.


Supervision
Under the supervision of the executive director.

Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with similar organizations.

Full health insurance.

Generous paid vacation days and additional sick leave and holidays.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

STARTING DATE

Flexible, but preferably from early October to mid-November 2010.

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), a not-for-profit professional bar association, seeks a full-time Marketing Manager to assist in product development and the marketing of its nationally renowned Continuing Legal Education programming, Legal Publications, and CLE product line. The Manager will conduct ongoing market research studies and analysis to understand the evolving needs of the criminal defense bar and assist with the development of new channels for sales of products, services, and programming. The Manager will identify, develop, implement, and evaluate marketing and sales strategies to promote programs and products. In addition, the Manager works closely with all internal departments and outside stakeholders to ensure synergistic and effective marketing collateral and campaigns. The Manager tracks response rates of campaigns and runs queries, reports, analyses, and lists from the internal database as well as outside mailing lists. Some travel is required.

Job Summary: VN TeamWork, Inc. (VNTW) is looking for an experienced and dedicated grant writer to work with the fund development team to help broaden the funding sources for its program and services by developing grant projects, researching funding sources, preparing complete grant proposals, and contacting funders and donors to establish and maintain funding support. This is a contract position with the opportunity for a flexible schedule for the Grant Writer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop grant projects which support the goals and objectives of VNTW.
• Research potential funding sources for VNTW’s community service programs, health care programs, and training programs.
• Write and edit grant proposals.
• Prepare and submit complete grant applications and funding proposals.
• Keep track of funding sources.
• Contact funders and donors to establish and maintain funding support.
• Develop fundraising activities to support VNTW’s programs and services

Location: Chicago, IL
Shift: Monday-Friday (9am-5pm).

Manages the administrative office facility operations and performs administrative duties, which include assisting the Executive Director.· The ideal candidate requires a great deal of autonomy and needs to be self motivated. The incumbent must be extremely competent, able to prioritize multiple projects, and able to maintain confidentiality while meeting strict deadlines.

Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to the following:

Planning, developing, and buying/leasing supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications. Monitors and annual budget for assigned unit(s). Develops and maintains administrative sytems, organizes meetings, prepares agendas and takes minutes. Provides administrative support to the Executive Director. Coordinates with maintenance staff and repair activites. Conducts inspections of departmental facilities; manages the repair and replacement of office furniture and equipment. Makes recommendations to senior management on proposed facility locations. Determines guidelines for and negotiates terms and conditions of facility and service contracts. leases and related financial agreements. Develops and directly implements policies, procedures and processes to ensure efficient, safe and fiscally responsible purchasing practices. Acts as Administrative Office departmental safety officer; ensures compliance with all health code and OSHA workplace safety requirements. Writes safety policies and procedures; acts as department emergency preparedness; cooridnates emergency response training; and conducts emergency drills.

Free the Slaves (www.freetheslaves.net) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide. Founded in 2000, Free the Slaves is a dynamic, fast-growing organization that has its headquarters in Washington, DC and satellite offices in Los Angeles, Delhi, Accra and Kathmandu. It has programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Brazil, Ghana, Haiti, India, Nepal, Sudan and Uganda in addition to its work in the United States. Free the Slaves is regularly sought after by governments, civil society organizations, and national and international media to lend its expertise. The organization’s revenue has grown an average of about 40% each year over the past five years.

Free the Slaves is currently seeking a strong, creative leader to serve in the role of Development Director to lead all aspects of the development / fundraising function and take advantage of expanding opportunities. This position is ideal for an experienced development professional seeking to make a significant difference in an entrepreneurial organization. The Development Director will be able to see the tangible effect of their efforts through individuals being freed from slavery and systems being dismantled that allow slavery to exist.

In partnership with the CEO and Development Team—including the Major Gifts Director, the Development Associate and a cadre of organizational leaders and volunteers who are enthusiastic about raising funds—the Development Director will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan which may include major gifts, annual fund, on-line fundraising, foundations, government grants, special events, product sales and other components.

The Development Director will report to the CEO and will lead and manage the Development team. He or she will also work closely with the Executive Producer/Communications Director and the Communications team to integrate consistent fundraising messaging throughout the organization’s external communications. This position will be based in the DC headquarters of Free the Slaves. Flexible scheduling is possible. Domestic and some limited international travel will be required.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with Development Team, build and implement a comprehensive multi-year development plan including major gifts, annual fund, online fundraising, foundations, government grants, product sales and other components
- Lead and manage Development team of staff, organizational leaders and volunteers
- Serve as a key representative of the organization
- Manage relationships with institutional donors and work closely with the Major Gifts Director to manage relationships with major individual donors
- Design and write grant proposals and reports, working closely with other staff
- Manage fundraising aspects of special events
- Keep abreast of all programmatic initiatives to effectively communicate them verbally and in writing to a wide variety of constituents

Requirements:
• Demonstrated experience in identifying the uniqueness of an organization and its culture and creating a fundraising program tailored to that organization
• Is inspired by the challenge of working in a fast-growing organization
• Strong ethical background that values long-term relationships with donors
• Ability to successfully initiate and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of constituents in a number of geographical regions and cultures
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant development experience, including at least 3 years of experience in writing grant proposals and reports
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing successful fundraising strategies
• Experience managing a team of people, staff and volunteers, from a variety backgrounds
• Passion for ending slavery
• Experience in fundraising internationally a plus
• Enthusiasm for base-building, especially incorporating internet and social media strategies into development activities
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of humor
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience

Benefits:
In order to attract and retain professionals at the top of their fields, Free the Slaves provides a generous compensation package, including competitive salaries, vacation, personal time and employer-paid health insurance for employees.

DC Prep is looking for a highly dedicated and talented 1st grade teacher for the 2010-11 school year. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of success in improving student achievement, at least two years of teaching experience (preferably in an urban public school), and a “whatever it takes” attitude to ensure that all students succeed at a high level.


Do you have the drive, talent, and commitment it takes to work at one of the nation’s highest-performing charter management organizations? Join our effort and ensure that all students are prepared – both academically and socially – for successful futures.

ABOUT DC PREP
Now in its eighth year, DC Prep has built an excellent early childhood, elementary and middle school program and demonstrated uncommon success in student achievement, and organizational development. With a dual focus on rigorous academics and character development DC Prep is ensuring that its graduates have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in competitive high schools and colleges. Currently serving students in PreSchool through 8th grade at three campuses, DC Prep will grow to 10 schools enrolling 10% of public school students in Wards 5-8. To learn more, visit our website at www.dcprep.org.

TEACHING AT DC PREP
DC Prep's teachers are passionate, talented, and uncompromising educators with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. DC Prep’s supportive, stimulating, and professionally rewarding learning environment continuously develops and motivates high-performing teachers. DC Prep's staff and school leadership are building schools that promote meaningful relationships between faculty and students, enable excellent teaching, and foster professional collaboration. The management team is ensuring an organization that is focused and effective. The end result: great outcomes for students.
DC Prep students spend approximately 25% more time in school than other DC public school students. Elementary campus students attend school from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with optional after-care until 6:00 PM. At the middle campus, all 4th graders, new 5th graders, and students receiving tutoring or participating in Homework Center attend school from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All other middle school students are in school from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Teachers are on call every evening until 8:00 to assist students with homework questions and challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW
Curriculum and Planning
• Working with DC Prep’s scope and sequence, create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that employ a variety of effective teaching strategies, provide meaningful instruction, and maximize time on task
• Ensure that lesson plans are aligned to DC state standards
• Collaborate with colleagues and the school’s instructional leadership team to regularly evaluate and improve curricular maps and materials

Managing Student Behavior/Learning Environment
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
• Ensure that all students are fully and consistently engaged during class time
• Implement the school-wide behavior management policies and social skills development program within classrooms and throughout the school

Instructional Delivery
• Structure compelling, standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking and align with lesson, unit, and grade-level objectives
• Infuse joy and rigor in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence
• Utilize strong content knowledge to effectively present material to students
• Employ multiple methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including special education students and English language learners

Assessments
• Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods including DC Prep interim assessments, teacher-designed tests, and samples of student work
• Use data to analyze students’ academic strengths and deficits, to drive individualized instruction, and to design academic interventions as needed

Professionalism
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and outside professional opportunities
• Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and be willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school’s curriculum
• Take full responsibility for all duties and share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities

School Community
• Communicate regularly with families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship
• Model and support DC Prep’s mission of instilling character and leadership values and infusing the school’s character education and social skills development program into daily instruction
• Fully embrace DC Prep’s mission, vision, and values and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents, and members of the outside community
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SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
• Deep belief in DC Prep’s vision and mission
• Strong accordance with DC Prep’s values: results for students, first and foremost; good minds and good hearts – inextricably linked; excellence, always; reflection and refinement; optimistic determination; and generosity and humor
• Exceptional instructional and classroom management skills
• Demonstrated content area mastery
• Passion for teaching and connecting with students and families
• Commitment to academic and personal excellence
• Desire to work as a team player with teachers and staff
• Focus on maintaining a school environment promoting academics, character, leadership and continuous learning
• Ability to interact professionally with parents and community members
• Understanding of need for and willingness to “do whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities
• Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Two years of lead teaching experience, preferably in an urban public school, with a record of high student achievement
• Meet the appropriate grade level and subject area requirements to obtain “Highly Qualified” status for the District of Columbia under the No Child Left Behind law
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• Highly competitive salary with the opportunity to earn performance pay based on individual and organizational results
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan
• Laptop for school and home use and monthly cell phone stipend
• Leadership opportunities and/or flexible schedules (for teachers who demonstrate stellar student academic gains and superior contributions to the entire school community)

People & Systems is assisting an innovative and stable NYC social service agency with their search for an LCSW in the Bronx.

OPPORTUNITY:

This position is a rare opportunity for a LCSW to work with a clinical team at an organization providing model housing/mental health services coupled with a sincere focus on your professional growth. If your professional growth is a top priority in your next career move and you seek to be the best in your area of practice, this is a rare and excellent career choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to a Program Director, you will be responsible for working with a clinical team regarding administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities. You will attain a thorough clinical understanding of the populations served (homeless/mentally ill) and a demonstrated ability to teach/guide others in the application of good practices, ensuring staff productivity and the achievement of measurable outcomes/recipient satisfaction. You will also have an opportunity to provide clinical services to individuals, crisis intervention and oversee group treatment/housing services.

Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc. (FAC) is an award winning 32 year old South Brooklyn based non-profit community-development corporation whose mission is to advance social & economic justice. We do this principally through developing and managing affordable housing and community facilities, creating economic opportunities, organizing residents and workers, offering student-centered adult education and combating displacement caused by gentrification. In addition, FAC through its affiliate Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI), offers unemployed and low-income New Yorkers the chance to find a job and potentially start a new career. BWI prepares individuals by offering job-readiness education, vocational counseling and sector based skills training, licensing and certification.

FAC’s Single Stop programming enhances all of FAC and BWI programs. Single Stop offers low-income families free, one-on-one confidential counseling about public benefits, financial decisions, legal problems and family services. For more information see www.fifthave.org, www.bwiny.org and www.singlestopusa.org.

Responsibilities:
The Single Stop Benefits Specialist will help FAC Single Stop to exceed the cash-equivalent goal set by SSUSA for public benefits obtained by Single Stop participants. S/he will conduct intake, make referrals, and provide counseling, advocacy and follow-up services to Single Stop participants. The Benefits Specialist will improve program follow up and retention methods, build relationships with city agency staff, and tailor efforts to assist participants with particular challenges, including immigrants and participants with criminal backgrounds. S/he will also coordinate FAC’s annual free income tax preparation services. S/he will report to the Program Coordinator and work closely with other Single Stop staff and program staff throughout FAC. Duties will include:

•Maintain a caseload of 40-50 active cases, 3-5 of which are Eviction Prevention cases, conducting intake, assessment and follow-up for Single Stop clients and facilitating referrals to partner agencies and internal services. Document all client contact, referrals, and outcomes in computer database in a timely and accurate manner
•Manage annual on-site tax preparation program with the support of the Single Stop Program Coordinator
•Assist the Single Stop Program Coordinator to coordinate FAC Single Stop’s POS benefit application system, partnership and outcomes
•Assist with Financial Literacy and Tax presentations and intake for FAC and BWI units as requested
•Collaborate with other Single Stop staff on group efforts to improve outcomes, including outreach to the immigrant community, the Eviction Prevention Project and outreach to participants with criminal backgrounds
•Assist in gathering information for funder and other reports as needed

Qualifications:
•Demonstrated relevant experience; experience providing direct client services preferred.
•Spanish speaking ability a must. Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
•Creative thinker with demonstrated problem solving skills.
•Organized with excellent communication and computer skills.
•Familiarity with NYC Public Benefits System a plus.
•Reliable and able to collaborate with and serve a diverse range of individuals.
•Willingness to work some evening and/or weekends hours.
•Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•Commitment to FAC’s mission.

Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc.
27 Congress St., Suite 107 Salem, MA 01970
www.ilcnsca.org
Mission Statement The Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc. (ILCNSCA) is a service and advocacy center run by and for people with disabilities. ILCNSCA supports the struggle of people who have all types of disabilities to live independently and participate fully in community life. The ILCNSCA pursues this mission through a combination of self-advocacy services and community action. Self-advocacy services are designed to enable participants to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve personal independence. ILCNSCA also organizes and supports collective action by people with disabilities aimed at positive social change, the elimination of discriminatory barriers, and the creation of a supportive and fully accessible community environment.
PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME
To - Shawn McDuff, Director of Access and Advocacy

Position Title: Independent Living Peer Guide
Employment Classification: Full-time Regular, non-exempt
Work Site: Main Office and Branch offices (Cape Ann/North of Boston)
• General Statement of Duties: Provide independent living direct services. Demonstrate professional conduct, and sustain technical proficiency in all work areas. Promote and preserve Independent Living philosophy and consumer control.
Supervision Received: Director of Access And Advocacy Supervision Exercised: None

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor:
1. As per contracts and Agency plan provide core services as follows:
• Provide Information & Referral services;
• Provide intake and assessment of eligibility;
• Provide peer counseling and independent living skills training services;
• Provide individual and community advocacy services.
• Provide service coordination services
2. Maintain accurate Consumer Service Records (CSR) following all ILCNSCA policies, procedures, and standards.
3. Develop and periodically review an Independent Living Service Plan with each consumer who has a current CSR.
4. Accurate CSR data collection and daily data entry.
5. Facilitate peer groups.
6. Assist with access issues.
7. Meet contract deliverables.
8. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
9. Perform other tasks, as requested by supervisor or Executive Director.
10. Represent agency at meetings as assigned for collaboration and networking.
11. Provide Outreach services to persons with disabilities who are living in institutions regarding options and resources available for them to live in the community.
12. Provide Community Education public presentations to businesses, legislators, and social services agencies and staff.
13. Coordinate distribution of information to Staff and Community on particular subjects.
14. Seek supervision and training as needed.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor Degree in Human Services, a related field, or equivalent life experience.
2. Person with disability and/or with skills necessary to establish effective peer relationships.
3. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English.
4. Computer literate in Microsoft Office word processing, database, spreadsheet, and email applications.
5. Knowledge of Federal, State and local agencies serving people with disabilities.
6. Knowledge of service delivery systems.
7. Commitment and skills to work as part of ILCNSCA team.
8. Responsible for own transportation.
9. Bi-lingual English/Spanish desired.
10. Must be committed to Independent Living Philosophy and the IL paradigm.

Salary: $13.00 per hour to start. Hours: 35 hours per week. Benefits: As stated in agency Employee Manual.
Review Policy: Supervisor will complete performance appraisal with employee at the completion of a three-month probation period. Job duties and assignments will be reviewed at this time. Thereafter, performance appraisals will be completed and reviewed annually.
ILCNSCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, women, and persons of color to apply for this position.

This is a consultant position working off-site in NatureBridge’s Southern California region. NatureBridge is committed to educating the next generation of leaders to respect the natural world, understand the scientific principles that rule it, and preserve it for future generations. We are the largest nonprofit residential environmental and field-science organization in California and Washington, and the largest residential educational partner of the National Park Service. We currently have four environmental education campuses: Headlands Institute in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Olympic Park Institute in Olympic National Park in Washington State, Yosemite Institute in Yosemite National Park, and Santa Monica Mountains Institute in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Each year, we help more than 40,000 people from ethnically and economically diverse backgrounds find a personal connection to nature through field science, youth leadership, and teacher training programs. We have led the way in residential field science and environmental education for almost 40 years. During that time we have introduced approximately one million students to the wonder of our national parks and inspired them to engage in conservation and service.

NatureBridge prioritizes recruiting and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the youth and teachers we serve.

See www.naturebridge.org for more information.

Position Summary:

NatureBridge seeks an entrepreneurial and experienced individual interested in an exciting opportunity to build funding for NatureBridge’s new Santa Monica Mountains Institute, a site that will grow to provide environmental education to over 10,000 K-12 students and teachers from the greater Los Angeles area. This position presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on diverse youth across the West Coast and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.
The Southern California Grant Relations Consultant will develop an institutional donor base in the Southern California region to primarily support the Santa Monica Mountains Institute as well as assist other NatureBridge campuses as appropriate. Thorough knowledge of the Southern California funding landscape will be critical to success.

Through intensive prospect research and donor cultivation, the Southern California Grant Relations Consultant will seek out and apply to grant opportunities from regional foundations, corporations, and government agencies. He/she will partner closely with the Senior Development Advisor and Santa Monica Mountains Institute staff, combining independent work with participation in the NatureBridge External Affairs Team. This position will report to the Grants Manager in NatureBridge’s national office (located in San Francisco) and will work with the organization’s other regional Grant Relations Officers.

For more information about Santa Monica Mountains Institute please see
www.naturebridge.org/santa-monica

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing and Maintaining a Funding Portfolio
* Create a substantive grants portfolio in the Southern California region comprising of foundation, corporate, and government funders that will support Santa Monica Mountains Institute’s start-up program and build name recognition.
* Seek and acquire funders in the Southern California region who will support other NatureBridge campuses, programs, and cross-Institute initiatives.
* Conduct extensive and ongoing prospect research to identify new funding opportunities.
* Plan, compose, write, and submit well-conceived, compelling letters of inquiry and full grant proposals based on funders’ guidelines and program needs.
* Collaborate with Santa Monica Mountains Institute and NatureBridge National Office staff to identify funding priorities, develop proposals, prepare budgets, and submit reports to funders.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

* Cultivate robust relationships with funders through phone calls, emails, and in-person contact.
* Ensure proper, individualized stewardship/public relations activities for each corporate, foundation, or government donor.
* Coordinate meetings with NatureBridge leadership and institutional funding prospects.
* Coordinate institutional donor site visits to Santa Monica Mountains Institute and support other campus site visits as needed.

Communications and Tracking

* Prepare grant reports to assure compliance with grant requirements upon completion of the funding period.
* Carefully track all activities and communicate with NatureBridge staff to input information into NatureBridge’s Raiser’s Edge database.
* Prepare monthly and/or quarterly workplans and internal reports to assure progress toward funding goals.
* Participate in Grants Team meetings, regular check-ins with the Grants Manager, and External Affairs Team meetings and retreats.
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* Other duties as assigned.

Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC) seeks a part-time Development Director to manage all aspects of the organization’s fundraising objectives to meet annual operating and capital needs. Key responsibilities include directing the fundraising strategy, managing donor database, events and programs. Applicant must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and possess strong leadership and organizational skills with at least 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor management, event planning and data management. Current knowledge of the local community is highly desirable. Compensation is competitive and includes a generous benefits package. You can learn more about us by visiting us at www.mkdcc.org
MKCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC) seeks a part-time Marketing/Communications Manager to manage all aspects of the organization’s annual marketing and communications strategy. Key responsibilities include the development of communication and marketing materials, establishing the PR strategy with external vendors, event planning, and management. Applicant must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with strong leadership and organizational skills and experience in communications, marketing, PR and data base management. Current knowledge of the local community is highly desirable. Compensation is competitive and includes a generous benefits package. You can learn more about us by visiting us at www.mkccc.org. MKCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Full-time, professional position responsible for developing and carrying out GU’s communications efforts in support of intergenerational policies and practices. Will work as part of a fast-paced team with primary responsibility for social networking and new media efforts including Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and blog; writing press releases, opinion editorials, letters to the editor; coordinating web content; gathering and telling stories; and writing and editing publications. Will monitor press, develop relationships with the media and public, and create press opportunities for GU. Will work with teams to lead website development and promote conferences, policy briefings, and other events.

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is seeking a Marketing Director to lead the branding, promotion, and content development for the State Health Implementation Network (SHINE). Currently in development, SHINE is a web-based platform that will accelerate the exchange of policy ideas among stakeholders implementing the provisions of federal healthcare reform at the state level. The ideal candidate will have brand development and management experience, familiarity with online communities, strong organizational and writing skills, a passion for the potential of online communities and a willingness to work in a “start up” environment. The Marketing Director will serve as a facilitator between SHINE’s content experts and the online community to drive the creation and packaging of on-and offline content, and create and implement a cohesive brand and marketing plan. This includes the development and management of media partnerships to promote regular releases of progress indicators, as well as other events that promote NASHP’s leadership voice in health policy. The Marketing Director reports to the SHINE Project Director. Some travel may be required.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Creation, management of and execution of a brand identity and marketing plan.
• Development of media partnerships.
• Co-development and packaging of online content, including written content, audio and video.
• Providing guidance to expert and community teams on type and style of content for on- and offline delivery.
• Promotion of on- and offline events.
• Coordination with staff and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Christ House Shelter, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, seeks a weekend overnight worker. Old Town Alexandria location (22314). 11PM to 7AM Saturday and Sunday. Monitor residents during the night; allow in residents who work evenings; secure the shelter for the evening and monitor the building. Administer drug tests as needed.

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is seeking a Community Manager to manage the day-to-day relationship with online users of the State Health Implementation Network (SHINE). Currently in development, SHINE is a web-based platform that will accelerate the exchange of policy ideas among stakeholders implementing the provisions of federal health reform legislation at the state level. The ideal candidate will have direct social media experience, knowledge of online community management tactics, strong organizational and writing skills, a passion for the potential of online communities, and a willingness to work in a “start up” environment. The Community Manager will work directly with the SHINE Community Director to engage and grow a vibrant online community of peers and experts that will support successful state implementation of federal health reform legislation. The work includes direct contact with users to evaluate the effectiveness of site content and identify emerging user needs. The Community Manager reports directly to the SHINE Community Director. Some travel may be required.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Daily involvement in user outreach and management.
• Developing and implementing activities, rewards, and other community engagement tactics.
• Creating and managing content on SHINE and using social media tools to curate the site.
• Coordinating with and training NASHP policy staff to help manage SHINE’s online community.
• Utilization and analysis of SHINE metrics and identification of user trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Director of Finance and Administration wears three hats. He/she is responsible for the overall financial management of the organization, for human resources, and general office administration. The relative distribution of time spent between these three functions is roughly 70/20/10 percent. Specific responsibilities include:

Financial Management:
• Upgrade and maintain accounting system
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies
• Prepare internal monthly financial reports: budget v. actual, cash flow projection, balance sheet, etc.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports
• Develop annual and project-related budgets
• Maintain financial controls to ensure organization meets budget
• Manage and maximize cash flow to ensure sufficient working capital
• Monitor expense reporting system and accurate submission of reports
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements to ensure receipt of all grant funds
• Prepare financial reports for foundations
• Maintain vendor files and agreements
• Maintain relationships with all banking officers and vendors
• Execute all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, etc.
• Supervise preparation of W2s, 1099s, and other tax-related documents
• Prepare for annual audit and submit reports to state

Human Resources:
• Maintain and manage all personnel-related policies and files
• Manage vendor-executed benefits programs
• Create and manage orientation program, ensuring effective on-boarding and off-boarding of staff
• Ensure staff understands how the office functions

Administration:

• Ensure the physical office space is properly functioning; maintain relationships with landlord
• Ensure office files are orderly maintained
• Supervise assigned staff
• Create and maintain organizational procedures manual

The successful candidate will have boundless energy, persistence, and initiative; be almost fastidiously organized; a real stickler for detail; capable of assuming significant responsibility (and working independently); demonstrate backbone; and possess a strong work-ethic. He/she must be facile with Quick Books, and have a real gusto for developing frequent (Quick Books-generated) budgets for proposals and management reports.

Ideally the candidate will be seasoned and accomplished in developing budgets for a small business or non profit. A CPA is preferred but not required.

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support for the State Health Implementation Network (SHINE). Currently in development, SHINE is a web-based platform that will accelerate the exchange of policy ideas among stakeholders implementing the provisions of federal healthcare reform at the state level. The ideal candidate will have administrative work experience, strong organizational and writing skills, an interest in healthcare reform and social media, and a willingness to work in a “start up” environment. The work involves helping with many activities, including: scheduling, planning, and supporting internal and external meetings; maintaining communications and records with internal and external parties; preparing written materials; researching and analyzing information; and maintaining and updating the SHINE website. The Program Assistant reports to the SHINE Project Director. Some travel may be required.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining efficient program management systems, including work plans, calendars, and electronic filing.
• Assisting in scheduling, planning and implementing meetings, training sessions, and briefings in person, via phone, and via web conference.
• Communicating with and representing the SHINE program to funders, state officials, researchers, vendors, contractors, partner organizations, and the public, attending meetings, and taking notes.
• Assisting in the development and dissemination of written and on-line materials, including editing the website, providing summaries of reports, presenting data and information in tables, graphs, charts, PowerPoint slides, audio files, and short videos.
• Assisting in the collection and analysis of ongoing SHINE site metrics to evaluate site activity.
• Assisting with annual NASHP conference, including providing support to NASHP committees, developing conference sessions or pre-conferences, and providing other support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.