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Friday, May 31, 2013

Technology Officer, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC

Technology Officer

Posted on: May 31, 2013
Posted by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

DESCRIPTION

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a not-for-profit membership organization supporting over 57,000 members/physicians across the country. Our organization supports the nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for women. Located in S.W. Washington, DC, we provide a positive, supportive work environment, excellent benefits and so much more! Benefits include health and dental insurance, employer funded retirement plan, public transportation subsidy, use of the free on-site fitness center, and more! To learn more about our organization, please visit our Website at www.acog.org!

We are looking for a Technology Officer who will oversee the full IT infrastructure including but not limited to application and systems, network, websites and intranet, mobile applications, desktop support, and new products. Additionally, this position champions the capabilities and mission of the organization's technology department as it relates to internal project teams and the company as a whole.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Planning
  • Participate as a member of the senior management team in governance processes of the organization's architecture, networks, programming, media, and desktops.
  • Lead strategic technological planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.
  • Develop and present business and technology initiatives and alignment plans to the executive team and other stakeholders.
Acquisition and Deployment
  • Define requirements for new technology (e.g. digital products) development and implementation and communicate them to key business stakeholders.
  • Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.
  • Review all hardware and software contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
  • Define and communicate corporate procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new network systems, equipment, software, and other technologies.
  • Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
Operational Management
  • Develop meaningful service-delivery metrics and ensure that such metrics are properly measured, including website metrics using products such as Google Analytics.
  • Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
  • Build, maintain, measure, and constantly improve a culture of customer service excellence.
  • Develop multi-year budgets and plans to ensure ACOG's infrastructure and support teams are responsive to evolving technology needs.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, business administration, or other related field required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience with at least 5 years in management.
  • Proven track record of implementing successful and innovative technological solutions. Experience leading diverse teams and ability in driving productive change and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.
  • Strong project management and systems analysis experience. Background in evaluating, selecting, and operating digital platforms and applications such Content Management Systems (CMS) as well as marketing-related software and database applications such as email and CRM.
  • Experience with cross-platform digital product development, implementation and/or operations (e.g., websites, e-commerce capabilities, mobile sites, apps).
  • Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation to connect with technical and non-technical audience.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to prepare boxes for shipping, file documents or store materials.
HOW TO APPLY


To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume online at:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=5325771

IMPORTANT NOTE: The application system does not provide a specific place for you to upload/input your cover letter. Please remember to upload/paste your cover letter AND resume as one document.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Volunteer & In Kind Gifts Manager, Downtown Emergency Service Center, Seattle, WA

Volunteer & In Kind Gifts Manager

Posted on: May 31, 2013
Posted by: Downtown Emergency Service Center

DESCRIPTION

DESC is the largest multi-service agency serving homeless adults in the Puget Sound region, reaching over 7,000 people annually and providing state licensed mental health and chemical dependency treatment, 279 emergency shelter beds, and nearly 800 units of permanent supportive housing. Since 2009, DESC has moved over 1,100 vulnerable adults affected by mental illness, chemical dependency, and multiple disabilities off of Seattle's streets and into housing, more than any other local homeless provider in the area. DESC succeeds where others have failed. Stretching the bounds of accepted practices, DESC's professional staff have learned that creative, assertive and holistic approaches, including evidence based and emerging best practices, work best for our highly vulnerable and difficult-to-engage clientele. Many men and women who have a long history of homelessness also have tenuous if any ties to the mainstream community and lack natural support networks such as family members. By eliminating outdated barriers to services and housing, DESC has received national recognition for its work with chronically homeless adults with behavioral health disorders.

The Volunteer & In Kind Gifts Manager is responsible for planning and implementing a dynamic & multi-faceted program that utilizes donated items and skilled volunteers to support the needs of staff and clients and contribute to the DESC mission. This position recruits, trains and manages over 300 volunteers who annually perform over 20,000 hours of service in various DESC departments and programs; manages the solicitation, collection and distribution of in kind gifts valued at over $250,000 each year; represents DESC to our community partners and the community at large; and supervises one part-time staff person.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors degree; extensive donations or volunteer experience may be substituted for degree.
  • Minimum 2 years prior experience coordinating donations and or volunteer programs.
  • Experience in social service setting desirable.
  • Expansive computer skills with experience in open source applications or the ability to quickly learn new skills.
  • Experience with Sage Fund Raising 50 and When-to-Help preferred.
Go to www.desc.org/joinourteam/ for a detailed job description and salary information.

HOW TO APPLY
  • Submit a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying for this position, along with a resume, to hr@desc.org.
  • Email attachments will not be accepted unless they are in a format readable by MS Word or Adobe Reader. Attachments in formats such as .wps or .jpeg will not be accepted.
  • You may also mail your cover letter and resume to: DESC, ATTN: Human Resources, 515 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, or fax to (206) 515-1501.

Program Officer, Asia Pacific, Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, Asia Pacific

Posted on: May 31, 2013
Posted by: Global Fund for Women

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Program team, the Program Officer for Asia Pacific (AP) provides direct substantive support to the Program Director (PD) to implement a strategic, innovative, and high-impact grantmaking program that addresses complex challenges in international women's rights. The Program Officer for Asia Pacific region reports to, and is guided by, the PD in implementing programmatic and grantmaking plans for the region and in helping to manage relationships with collaborators and women's human rights organizations that request support from the Global Fund for Women (GFW). In addition, the Program Officer provides support on cross-team collaborations and initiatives in relation to issues and opportunities in the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer supports strategic delivery and operational implementation of the Global Fund for Women's program in the Asia Pacific region.

Regional Strategic Analysis and Grantmaking
  • Review proposals from groups to assess alignment of prospective grants with grantmaking strategies and priorities;
  • Support the compilation of grant dockets, including: preparing the analysis of prospective groups and researching specific topics related to regional grantmaking strategies;
  • Communicate with GFW Advisors to gather information and endorsements on potential grant recipients in consultation with PD
  • Contribute to developing grantmaking policies and programmatic collaborations; and to analyzing regional issues, trends, and strategies on women's human rights and philanthropy
  • Contribute to developing annual plans, budgets, and implementing initiatives
  • Keep abreast of developments in the Asia Pacific region through researching relevant materials and attending professional convenings as appropriate, to build expertise on knowledge of the region and of international women's rights, and help develop the programmatic priorities for the region
  • Support the PD and Development Team in providing data and content for grant proposals and reports
  • Participate when required in outreach activities, and thematic grantee convenings
Learning, Evaluation and Impact (LEI)
  • Support implementation of GFW's learning, evaluation and impact activities, with a focus on data gathering and improving documentation systems for the Asia Pacific region
  • Support the LEI team in drafting documentation and summaries on the impact of GFW's grantmaking, partnerships, and initiatives
Capacity Building
  • Support implementation of capacity-building activities with respect to needs identified by grantees and Advisors in the Asia
  • Assist the PD in organizing regional meetings of grantee partners and Advisors
  • Help identify opportunities for training for grantees and Advisors as well as speaking opportunities at key forums
Outreach and Communications
  • Articulate regional trends and grant-making priorities to external audiences, including media, donors and other entities as needed
  • Respond to outreach, communications, and development requests from other GFW teams as well as from grantee partners and Advisors
  • Coordinate linking opportunities between grantees and donors as needed
  • Meet with key collaborators and organizations seeking information about the GFW's program in the Asia Pacific region
  • Assist the Communications team in preparing publicity materials
  • Join and participate in membership organizations relevant to the Asia Pacific region portfolio
  • Represent the organization/regional team in conferences and other forums as able
  • Contribute content to GFW's social media outlets
Internal Operations
  • Contribute to Program Team and organizational meetings, initiatives, and projects
  • Adhere to GFW policies and procedures
  • Undertake projects as assigned by the PD or VP of Programs
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships
Daily working relationship with the Program Director, Grants Operations staff, and fellow Program team members, including interns and volunteers. Interactions with Development and Communication staff.

External Relationships
Constant interaction with grantee partners, regional women's movements and networks, and Advisors. Communication as needed with institutional and individual major donors, peer organizations and foundations, international agencies and organizations, media, networks and interested outside parties.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required
  • Strong knowledge of women's rights issues in the Asia Pacific region
  • Strong knowledge of the economic, political, social and cultural trends in the Asia Pacific region via previous work, study, or living experience
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to problem solve, multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Fluency in oral and written English and at least one language of the region is required, including a high level of analytical writing
  • Demonstrated interest in a career within the field of women's human rights, women's and social justice philanthropy, and commitment to the mission and vision of Global fund for Women
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform thorough analysis and research
  • Proven ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, exhibiting flexibility
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships and interact with staff at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and issues
  • Advanced skills in a Macintosh and/or PC environment, and in using MS Office and database programs
  • Willingness to travel in the Asia Pacific regionfunding and timing permitted
Preferred
  • Prior experience in grantmaking; organizational learning and monitoring; and project management
  • Experience with monitoring budgets and costing projects
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three years substantive professional, academic, and/or activist experience in international women's rights issues. A Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline is preferred, together with overseas living/working experience in Asia Pacific region.

START DATE AND COMPENSATION

The projected start date for this position will be July. This position is located in San Francisco. Candidates must be eligible to work legally in the US and willing to relocate. The Program Officer, Asia Pacific is a part-time, exempt position for 20 hours a week. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, a professional development stipend, and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:
  • Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
  • Resume, including references with contact information
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.

The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.

Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa

Posted on: May 31, 2013
Posted by: Global Fund for Women

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Program team, the Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) provides direct substantive support to the Program Director (PD) to implement a strategic, innovative, and high-impact grantmaking program that addresses complex challenges in international women's rights. The Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa region reports to, and is guided by, the PD in implementing programmatic and grantmaking plans for the region and in helping to manage relationships with collaborators and women's human rights organizations that request support from the Global Fund for Women (GFW). In addition, the Program Officer provides support on cross-team collaborations and initiatives in relation to issues and opportunities in the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer supports strategic delivery and operational implementation of the Global Fund for Women's program in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Regional Strategic Analysis and Grantmaking
  • Review proposals from groups to assess alignment of prospective grants with grantmaking strategies and priorities;
  • Support the compilation of grant dockets, including: preparing the analysis of prospective groups and researching specific topics related to regional grantmaking strategies;
  • Communicate with GFW Advisors to gather information and endorsements on potential grant recipients in consultation with PD
  • Contribute to developing grantmaking policies and programmatic collaborations; and to analyzing regional issues, trends, and strategies on women's human rights and philanthropy
  • Contribute to developing annual plans, budgets, and implementing initiatives
  • Keep abreast of developments in the SSA region through researching relevant materials and attending professional convenings as appropriate, to build expertise on knowledge of the region and of international women's rights, and help develop the programmatic priorities for the region
  • Support the PD and Development Team in providing data and content for grant proposals and reports
  • Participate when required in outreach activities, and thematic grantee convenings
Learning, Evaluation and Impact (LEI)
  • Support implementation of GFW's learning, evaluation and impact activities, with a focus on data gathering and improving documentation systems for the Sub-Saharan Africa region
  • Support the LEI team in drafting documentation and summaries on the impact of GFW's grantmaking, partnerships, and initiatives
Capacity Building
  • Support implementation of capacity-building activities with respect to needs identified by grantees and Advisors in the Asia
  • Assist the PD in organizing regional meetings of grantee partners and Advisors
  • Help identify opportunities for training for grantees and Advisors as well as speaking opportunities at key forums
Outreach and Communications
  • Articulate regional trends and grant-making priorities to external audiences, including media, donors and other entities as needed
  • Respond to outreach, communications, and development requests from other GFW teams as well as from grantee partners and Advisors
  • Coordinate linking opportunities between grantees and donors as needed
  • Meet with key collaborators and organizations seeking information about the GFW's program in the Sub-Saharan Africa region
  • Assist the Communications team in preparing publicity materials
  • Join and participate in membership organizations relevant to the Sub-Saharan Africa region portfolio
  • Represent the organization/regional team in conferences and other forums as able
  • Contribute content to GFW's social media outlets
Internal Operations
  • Contribute to Program Team and organizational meetings, initiatives, and projects
  • Adhere to GFW policies and procedures
  • Undertake projects as assigned by the PD or VP of Programs
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships
Daily working relationship with the Program Director, Grants Operations staff, and fellow Program team members, including interns and volunteers. Interactions with Development and Communication staff.

External Relationships
Constant interaction with grantee partners, regional women's movements and networks, and Advisors. Communication as needed with institutional and individual major donors, peer organizations and foundations, international agencies and organizations, media, networks and interested outside parties.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required
  • Strong knowledge of women's rights issues in the Sub-Saharan Africa region
  • Strong knowledge of the economic, political, social and cultural trends in the Sub-Saharan Africa region via previous work, study, or living experience
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to problem solve, multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Fluency in oral and written French and English is required, including a high level of analytical writing
  • Demonstrated interest in a career within the field of women's human rights, women's and social justice philanthropy, and commitment to the mission and vision of Global fund for Women
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform thorough analysis and research
  • Proven ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, exhibiting flexibility
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships and interact with staff at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and issues
  • Advanced skills in a Macintosh and/or PC environment, and in using MS Office and database programs
  • Willingness to travel in the Sub-Saharan Africa regionfunding and timing permitted
Preferred
  • Prior experience in grantmaking; organizational learning and monitoring; and project management
  • Experience with monitoring budgets and costing projects
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three years substantive professional, academic, and/or activist experience in international women's rights issues. A Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline is preferred, together with overseas living/working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa region.

START DATE AND COMPENSATION

The projected start date for this position will be July. This position is located in San Francisco. Candidates must be eligible to work legally in the US and willing to relocate. The Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa is a part time, exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, a professional development stipend, and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:
  • Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
  • Resume, including references with contact information
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.

The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Direct Response Fundraising Specialist, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Direct Response Fundraising Specialist

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Federation of America NY/DC

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE

This position provides comprehensive administrative and production support for all Direct Response Fundraising efforts.

This position requires someone with initiative, good judgment, and excellent communications skills who can interface professionally with both internal and external constituencies including PPFA leadership, staff, outside consultants and vendors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  •  Point person for all aspects of preparation of fundraising materials. This includes review of artwork for mail packages, proofing and vetting of copy for all mail, telemarketing, and canvassing marketing efforts.  Assures DR materials are accurate, meet deadlines, and are produced in accordance with internal standards as well as legal regulations.
  • Manage production QC processes for all out-of-house mail production. Approve ATPs, Data-Dumps, Counts, Mailplans, Art, Proofs, etc.
  • Represent Direct Response in production workflow meetings as well as meetings with other PPFA departments and outside clients.
  • Maintain hard and electronic filing systems for all production processes.
  • Manage communication with Professional Fundraisers for completion and execution of Solicitation Notices and Campaign Financial Reports
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Route new and renewal contracts with Direct Response vendors for review and approval
POSITION SCOPE:  Responsible for meeting assigned objectives and contributing to Direct Response fundraising  objectives.  Maintains vital elements of cash flow, production, and messaging for the division.  Interacts extensively with other internal departments (Communications, Office of the COO, Finance), outside consultants, compliance, and accounts payable contacts at vendors.
PROBLEM-SOLVING:  Respond to problems or challenges that may affect the ability of DR to meet assigned goals and objectives.  Incumbent must research and integrate information from various sources to determine solution.  Flexibility and willingness to engage with others is essential.
KNOWLEDGE: Job duties require a thorough understanding of the principles, concepts and methodology of the profession, and the ability to apply such knowledge in professional settings.  Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.  Incumbent regularly provides services, advice and guidance to others.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for tracking DR revenue expenses and assuring that DR resources are used effectively when making decisions about expenditures.
CONTACTS:  Works regularly with PPFA leadership and staff in other departments/divisions, to produce work that meets performance goals.  Promotes diversity as a core value of PPFA.  External contacts are primarily with our creative/consultant vendor to execute high volume production schedule of telemarketing, mail and canvassing campaigns.   Must recognize the value of diversity and maintain relationships with staff and external audiences that respect individual dignity.
SUPERVISION:  Assists in supervision of division Temps and DR Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience:  Three or more years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience required.
Related Skills or Knowledge:
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a dynamic, fast-moving team under pressure of tight deadlines; strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate projects and keep them on track; precise attention to detail; advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Donor databases like Blackbaud RE or CRM; strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to multi-task in a fast paced deadline oriented environment; tolerance of and sensitivity to diversity; and ability to complete multiple tasks with poise, accuracy and confidence.

HOW TO APPLY

For a full position description and to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/13VQmRo

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Administrative Manager, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Administrative Manager, Office of the President & Board Affairs

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Federation of America NY/DC

DESCRIPTION

The Administrative Manager, Board Affairs & Office of the President will partner with the Director, Office of the President (OOP) and Manager, Board Affairs to oversee the daily prioritization and execution of daily operations of the OOP and Board Affairs, and will provide administrative support to the President.
The Administrative Manager will ensure the follow-through of the President’s commitments and daily tasks, and will support the Office of the President (OOP) in executing organizational strategic goals and initiatives by providing professional administrative support, and managing day to day operations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Administrative Manager will be responsible for providing administrative, staffing and logistical support for all OOP office operations and PPFA/PPAF Board of Directors meetings and affairs throughout the year. The Administrative Manager will coordinate with the Director, OOP and Manager, Board Affairs as well as other departments, to manage correspondence work flow, provide professional administrative support, and manage day to day operations for the Office of the President.

The Administrative Manager will be responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Director, OOP regarding the design and implementation of OOP office operations including optimizing systems, pay orders, time sheets, contracts, Travel & Expense Reports (TER’s), supply management & file management. 
The Administrative Manager will also assist as needed for larger scale meetings, special events and conferences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Manages all correspondence for the President.  Develops and maintains work flow processes to ensure that correspondence is composed, edited and proofread for signing by the President or other surrogates. Correspondence may include memos, proactive letters of congratulations or thanks, and emails. Coordinates with other departments such as Development, Government Relations, Communications and others as needed.
  2. Partners with the Director, OOP on proactive action lists for the president; partner with and support the Scheduler to ensure that comprehensive, accurate and timely materials are provided and organized for the President on a daily basis.
  3. Coordinates all OOP office operations including optimizing systems, budgeting, contracts, pay orders, TER’s, Effort Reports, incoming and outgoing mail, and supplies. Create new systems to ensure proper workflow and efficiencies.
  4. In partnership with and under the direction of the Manager, Board Affairs, plans and executes the logistics of all Board of Directors meetings and affiliated activities throughout the year. This includes handling travel arrangements for board members, contract, organizing materials and mailings, coordinating with IT and vendors, and completing related TERs and other administrative paperwork.
  5. Serves as point-person for daily IT needs for the OOP, Physical Plant & Infrastructure issues/work.  Serves as liaison with department heads from Facilities and IT.
  6. Supports the Director, OOP and team in providing logistical support for all-staff meetings, other special large scale meetings, conferences and awards.
  7. Maintains up to date and accurate contact lists for both the OOP and Board Affairs, generates reports as needed; responsible for maintaining the general OOP as well as Board Affairs email inbox and calendar
  8. Receives and screens phone calls and assist with issues in their primary stages whenever possible. Works with OOP team to make sure all callers receive initial responses within 2 hours and for more complex calls, appropriate responses within reasonable time frames.
  9. Provides other administrative duties that include but are not limited to mailings, copying, collating, and organizing reports and other materials.
  10. Provides additional administrative support to the Director, OOP and the Manager, Board Affairs as needed.
  11. Completes special projects as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree.  Additional professional training is preferred.
Experience:  Three to four years of related, progressively responsible work experience, including special/executive assistant, advance and/or administrative experience. 
Campaign, political and/or not-for-profit management experience is preferred.
 By-laws, governance and board management also highly preferred.
Related Skills or Knowledge: 
  • Detail oriented with excellent project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, often in a fast paced environment.
  • Excellent written communication skills – ability to craft high-level correspondence, emails and memos.
  • Ability to see and understand the big picture and translate into daily action lists, correspondence, and vigilant follow-up.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work closely (one on one) with President and senior staff.
  • Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative.
  • Unflappable in face of crisis or high stress situations.
Other Requirements: Briefly describe any other requirements or physical demands not indicated elsewhere.
  • Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences is essential.
  • This position will need to respond to the needs of a fast-paced operation which requires after-hours availability.
HOW TO APPLY

For a full position description and to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/12dPgT9

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Business Analyst, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Business Analyst, Information Services

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Federation of America NY/DC

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Planned Parenthood Information Services department supports the organization’s work by providing reliable and scalable applications and technology services for the national office and affiliates, in support of health care delivery, sexual and reproductive health education, advocacy, fundraising and internal operations.
 We’re looking for a whip-smart Business Analyst who wants to contribute to the mission of Planned Parenthood. This position is part of a newly formed business analysis practice within the IS division, and as such, it requires initiative, strong ownership and excellent interpersonal skills. The BA will report directly to the Lead Business Analyst and work closely with business owners, technical and project management staff and IS senior management.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Build relationships with key business stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of business processes and systems used by PPFA and affiliates across the US
  • Field requests (and contribute ideas) for new systems and improvements to existing systems
  • Create project proposals in coordination with business stakeholders, including requirements and use cases
  • Participate in the technology project prioritization process, including fiscal year and quarterly planning, to ensure the greatest business value is being provided in the most timely manner
  • Consult technical leads on feasibility, high-level design and estimates for major technology initiatives to ensure alignment with overall enterprise architecture
  • Assess the impact of planned projects on existing systems, identifying risks and dependencies
  • Deliver clear documentation to the project management team for execution, including project scope, stakeholders, assumptions, budget, functional requirements, etc.
  • Review prototypes and help coordinate User Acceptance Testing, to ensure that products meet the needs of end users
  • Contribute to a roadmap of short- and long-term initiatives for consumption by IS and PPFA senior management
  • Evangelize the business analysis function and overall SDLC to teams outside IS
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 4-6 years of total work experience and at least 2 years of experience as a business analyst
  • Proven business process analysis skills, with the ability to effectively convey conceptual models, information flows, etc.
  • Experience working with business stakeholders at all levels
  • Familiarity with line of business applications and standard administrative operations
  • Experience with large-scale, cross-functional technology projects
  • Understanding of basic technical concepts and one or more SDLC approaches
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively liaise with colleagues on all levels in a distributed, multicultural, detail-oriented environment (without losing a sense of humor)
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office 2007/2010, Google Apps, diagramming software
  • Top-notch writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills (finalists will be tested)
  • Fast learner, creative problem solver
 Pluses
  • Vendor analysis and vendor management experience
  • Experience in the health care field
  • Familiarity with an Agile methodology, including epic/story writing
  • Proficiency with the Atlassian suite (Jira, GreenHopper, Confluence, etc.)
This is a full-time position at our New York, NY office. Relocation assistance is not available. Limited travel is possible.

HOW TO APPLY

For a full position description and to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/12dOqWF

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation

Director of Development, Center for American Progress, Washington, DC

Director of Development

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Posted by: Center for American Progress

SUMMARY

Enough, a project of the Center for American Progress, has an immediate opening for an experienced Director of Development. Enough is looking for a Director of Development who is highly motivated by a strong commitment to the vision and mission of the Project. The ideal candidate will have strong prior experience in promoting human rights and fund development. In partnership with the Executive Director, other members of the management team, a Development Advisory Committee, and the development staff of the Center for American Progress, the Development Director will articulate and execute the development strategy and goals of the Enough Project. This individual will be responsible for coordinating outreach with current and potential donors and foundations, identifying prospective new donors, and preparing all funding proposals and grant reports in close coordination with Enough management and program staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work with Enough leadership team including the Executive Director, the Project co-Founder, and other senior management to develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy that includes major donors, special events, foundation and corporate giving, and other activities to raise the organization's annual operating budget.
  • In consultation with the leadership team, recruit and convene a fundraising Advisory Committee of high net worth individuals deeply committed to the mission of the Enough Project and willing to assist in fundraising efforts and provide oversight for the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy.
  • Create all development materials and participate in developing and implementing marketing strategies and materials for outreach to and conservation of donors.
  • Research, identify, and cultivate sources of foundation grants.
  • Assist Enough Project co-Founder John Prendergast, who has long been the principal fundraiser and public face of the project, in cultivating and meeting the needs of celebrity supporters and current private donors to the project.
  • Support Enough leadership in outreach and cultivation of prospective donors.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential foundation donors.
  • Lead all stages of proposal development, submission. and grant reporting—including writing and editing—in coordination with Enough Program staff.
  • Coordinate Enough development activities with the CAP Development team and with CAP finance department and assist the executive team with budget oversight and management.
  • Hire and supervise Development staff and interns.
  • Develop and oversee systems and procedures for maintaining accurate and comprehensive donor and prospect information.
  • Research and implement innovative fundraising strategies using social media, crowd-sourcing, peer-to-peer fundraising ,and other approaches to increase Enough's brand recognition and expand the individual donor base.
  • Coordinate regular reviews of Enough's strategic plans, coordinate and participate in drafting Enough's annual operating plans, and strengthen internal record keeping systems to aid in tracking progress toward defined objectives and communicating organizational effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • A demonstrated commitment to human rights consistent with the vision and mission of the Enough Project is a must.
  • Five to ten years of fundraising experience and extensive experience networking with major donors.
  • Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with foundations.
  • Proficiency in researching, writing, reporting, and tracking foundation grants.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
  • Superb organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and manage complex projects on deadline.
  • Adept team player with excellent interpersonal and managerial skills.
  • A high level of personal energy, dependability, and commitment.
  • Knowledge of Africa and its human rights issues.
  • Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, fundraising software and presentations, and ability to learn new software packages.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Salesforce CRM experience a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
  • Ability to speak French a plus.
American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.
For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

HOW TO APPLY

E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.
Or you may write to: Center for American Progress 1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005
In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.
Thank you for your interest in American Progress.
American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Paralegal, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, New York, NY

Paralegal

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Posted by: Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation

AGENCY BACKGROUND

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 to serve the Washington Heights and Inwood communities. NMIC's client-centered programs minimize evictions; maximize improvements to the housing stock; provide education and training to increase employment opportunities; support families with child care, case management and domestic violence intervention services; and, give residents a greater voice in the decisions that affect their lives. All NMIC services are bilingual in English and Spanish. NMIC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SUMMARY

NMIC's Legal Services Program provides free civil legal services to the residents of Washington Heights/Inwood and the surrounding communities of upper Manhattan. Services are provided on a walk-in basis and are central to helping families and individuals maintain housing and economic security. Historically, we have taken on law suits in the areas of childhood protection from lead paint poisoning; domestic violence, fair and equal access to benefits such as public assistance, food stamps and disability payments, enforcement of housing maintenance standards; access to emergency benefits upon application at city job centers; and the safeguarding of constitutional rights of tenants in housing court.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Paralegals at NMIC currently provide assistance to:
1) Tenants and tenant associations to secure stable and safe housing accommodations and avoid eviction;
2) Clients in need of public assistance benefits and navigating the benefits system;
3) Local residents facing consumer debt issues, and
4) Victims of domestic violence in both immigration and family law issues.

Duties include responsibility for providing legal assistance to clients and ensuring client records, develop and maintain expertise in a substantive area of specialty as well as assist the attorney staff in screening and intake

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants who can provide training, support staff, update and maintain NMIC's legal resources database, monitor any applicable listservs, and create and maintain materials for pro se litigants are encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess experience with housing court procedures and rent regulation protections or should have relevant experience in landlord-tenant, housing, benefits and/or consumer debt issues. Candidates should possess at a minimum an AA/AS, BA/BS, or Paralegal Certificate and 2(+) years experience providing direct legal services or similar background. Skilled in use of MS Excel and Word preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish both verbal and written HIGHLY PREFERRED.

BENEFITS

All full-time positions at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation are competitive in salary and complemented with 20 days of paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, health, life and dental insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, employer contribution 401(k) and other generous time-off benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send resume/cover (with PARALEGAL in the subject line) to NMIC, Human Resources Director, 76 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033 or employment@nmic.org or fax to (212) 928-4180. NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds (men and women) to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

Program Supervisor, Inwood House, Bronx, NY

Program Supervisor

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Application deadline: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Inwood House

DESCRIPTION

The Program Supervisor is responsible for insuring the daily operations of the Inwood House residence for pregnant and parenting teens in foster care which encompasses a holistic and therapeutic approach with a focus on ensuring permanency for the young women served by Inwood House. Together with the input and support of the residential staff, the Program Supervisor will ensure that each young person's individual needs are being met while program staff members work on identifying and/or work with permanency resources for the young women. The provision of therapeutic services will be provided in a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment where the young women will learn the necessary skills to transition back to their families or permanency resource in a positive manner. The Program Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of all program participants and residential staff members. The Program Supervisor reports to the Director of Residential Services.
  • Responsible for the ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu for pregnant and parenting teens in foster care, which emcompasses the integration of therapeutic models and services and youth development practice;
  • Ensure that the residence reflects the values and mission of Inwood House and is in compliance with governmental and professional standards, provides the optimal care to the participants and their families with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity using strengths-based, youth development concepts;
  • Responsible for providing individual and group counseling to program participants as well as provide case management services for runaway and homeless youth and pregnant and parenting teens;
  • Responsible for working with birth families and identifying permanency resources for teens that reside at the residence;
  • Responsible for making referrals for identified services and resources for teens and their child/ren;
  • Responsible for providing on-call coverage and responding to all programmatic emergencies in a timely manner.
  • With the input of the interdisciplinary team, develops and oversees the implementation of strength based programming that reflects the developmental needs of pregnant and parenting teens and ensures positive development, reunification and permanency.
  • Coordinate and co-lead program meetings including treatment team meetings; staff meetings; emergency planning meetings and other relevant meetings.
  • Provide direct supervision to social workers/caseworkers (if applicable), youth development supervisor (if applicable), youth development counselors, and additional program staff that aim to encourage and ensure professional development and staff retention.
  • Responsible for working collaboratively with Human Resources re: vacancy reporting, interviewing, and making recommendations for hiring, disciplinary action, and termination of residential employees.
  • Provide and/or arrange for training and technical support to program staff.
  • Responsible for oversight of budget and ensuring effective and efficient use of resources, including training resources.
  • Responsible for submitting written monthly reports and official correspondence from the agency.
  • Ensure that correspondence and presentations to Inwood House, agencies, as well as community groups and elected officials, reflect a clear description of residential program; services offered and outcomes achieved.
  • Ensure compliance with IH, OCFS and ACS (if applicable) policies and procedures in providing care to participants and their families.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with other IH programs and support departments (Development, Finance, Human Resources, QI, and QA).
  • Participate in relevant internal and external work groups, trainings, committees and task forces.
  • Ensure compliance with IH, OCFS and DYCD (if applicable) policies and procedures in providing care to participants and their families.
HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to: Norma Uriguen, Director of Human Resources at: careers@inwoodhouse.com or fax to (212) 861-3791. No phone calls please.

Special Education Teacher, Girls Athletic Leadership Schools, Denver, CO

Special Education Teacher (part-time)

Posted on: May 28, 2013
Application deadline: June 15, 2013
Posted by: Girls Athletic Leadership Schools

DESCRIPTION

The Girls Athletic Leadership Schools (GALS)' mission is to provide a college preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and leader of her community.

GALS is an all-girls, public charter school serving 175 girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. GALS seeks to hire NCLB highly qualified teachers skilled at integrating movement and hands-on learning into a standards-based academic environment focused on the overall health, wellness, and success of girls. GALS teachers will be responsible for: developing detailed unit plans and daily lessons; delivering engaging, inquiry-based instruction infused with movement and fieldwork; assessing students' learning via a variety of tools and presentations of learning; and, serve as academic, character and wellness advisors.

GALS is seeking a highly qualified Special Education teacher for the 2013-2014 school year.

QUALITIES SOUGHT

For this position, GALS seeks candidates who demonstrate:

Mission alignment: Belief in GALS' mission of providing a college preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and leader of her community. Experience utilizing culturally responsive strategies in gender-specific and movement-based environments is a plus.
Pedagogical alignment: Belief that long-term, in-depth studies that focus on specific case studies help students construct deep understandings and skills and prepare them to create authentic products that meet a need for real audiences. Ability to differentiate, utilize data to drive instruction, and employ constructivist instructional skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit: Ability to thrive in the ambiguity and intensity of a school in its fourth year and in a new-to-GALS facility.
Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community by jointly planning and delivering instruction; participating fully in professional development; and engaging in an on-going exchange of ideas.
Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement.
Qualifications: No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant. Previous teaching experience. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Urban school experience and experience with diverse communities preferred. Certification or degree in subject area required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a personal statement explaining:

1) for what position you are applying;
2) how your interests and professional experiences align with and qualify you to be part of GALS's vision and mission;
3) what you see as the 2-3 most important learning outcomes for your students in your subject area;
4) your classroom presence;

Documents should be in Word format sent via email to hiring@galschoolsdenver.org, attention Jessica Dauchy. Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Candidates invited to move to the interview round will be expected to partake in a series of simulation exercises, including teaching to the hiring committee and/or students at GALS.

For more information: www.galschools.org

Spanish Bilingual Legal Advocate, A Woman's Place, Doylestown, PA

Spanish Bilingual Legal Advocate

Posted on: May 29, 2013
Posted by: A Woman's Place

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide immediate crisis and safety counseling to victims of domestic violence when contacted by local police departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Provide immediate crisis and safety counseling to victims of DV when contacted by police departments
  2. Provide court accompaniment to domestic violence victims at criminal proceedings
  3. Follow-up calls with victims, referrals, information and services AWP performs
  4. Systems advocacy to police departments, District Attorney's office, District Justices and other victim service agencies
  5. First Response statistical information gathering and record keeping
  6. Court accompaniment to contempt hearings
  7. Develop and implement working guidelines with participating police departments
  8. Liaison between police departments and legal systems with victims of domestic violence
  9. Review permission slips with participating police departments and follow-up with victims
  10. Flexible schedule to enable participation and attendance at conference and trainings provided by PCADV, PCCD, Dept. of Justice and STOP relevant to criminal proceedings, system advocacy, and new law
  11. Assist victims of domestic violence in completing Victim Impact statements and Victim Compensation forms
  12. Ongoing outreach to police departments
  13. Adhere to the confidentiality policy and other policies of A Woman's Place
  14. Contribute to the positive work environment of the organization
HOW TO APPLY

Email cover letter and resume to ltucholski@awomansplace.org or fax to 215-348-1564 Attn L Tucholski. Mail can be sent to Lisa Tucholski A Woman's Place PO Box 299 Doylestown PA 18901 No phone calls please.

Psychology Research Intern, Haley Consulting Services, New York, NY

Psychology Research Intern

Posted on: May 25, 2013
Application deadline: June 8, 2013
Posted by: Haley Consulting Services

DESCRIPTION

Interns (two are needed) will perform literature reviews and write reviews of the literature paper on 1. Self psychology and psychotherapy, and 2. predictors of male sexual coerciveness.

Interns will work directly with Dr. Haley, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, NYU Stern M.B.A., and former president of the New York City Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). (Learn more about Dr. Haley at the website of our sister organization, www.nyc-psych.com)

The internships are unpaid, but will provide excellent learning opportunities and experience as well as, if available to you at your university, the ability to earn credits from your school.

Applicants must be feminists, have excellent social, communication and writing skills, and the ability to search and review psychology and psychiatric literature. Qualified candidates must be available to meet with Dr. Haley in her office Monday or Tuesday afternoons for 1-2 hours as needed. The internships require 8-10 hours per week and a one semester commitment. Advanced undergraduate psychology majors and psychology graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Start date - June 10, 2013
End date - August 21, 2013
Hours per week - 10
Compensation - Unpaid

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please submit via email to r.haley@haleyconsulting.com with subject line, "Psychologist Assistant Internship" the following documents, in Word format:
  • A cover letter indicating where you learned about our internship, what you hope to gain from the internship, why Haley Consulting should want to work with you, and why you consider yourself a feminist;
  • Your resume, and
  • A 2-3 page writing sample that demonstrates your writing skills.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Legal Affairs Associate, Room to Read, San Francisco, CA

Legal Affairs Associate

Posted on: May 23, 2013
Posted by: Room to Read

DESCRIPTION

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read's worldwide team has impacted over 7.8 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 874 new children's book titles in 27 local languages, and reaching over 20,000 girls through our Girls' Education program.

Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 600. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Affairs Associate is part of the Legal, Finance and Accounting team and has significant opportunities to work across all Global Office departments and with other Room to Read entities. Working closely with the Legal Counsel, global colleagues and pro bono attorneys, the Associate will manage regulatory and corporate governance compliance, provide research on and coordination of establishing operations in new countries, and support the registration and protection of the organization's intellectual property. Additionally, s/he will ensure compliance with the organization's governing structures (US and international), help develop and implement global policies, address potential legal issues and risks and develop global legal processes, procedures and trainings to support global mission. The Associate will report directly to the Legal Counsel and work out of the Room to Read headquarters office in San Francisco.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work with Legal Counsel to ensure that Room to Read is in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices to maintain its charitable status in all states and countries in which we work; maintain global compliance calendar.
  • Serve as corporate secretary for Room to Read's foreign entities; coordinate board meeting dates, logistics and agendas; draft and maintain corporate minute books.
  • Work with Legal Counsel to prepare all documentation required for incorporation of new entities.
  • Research and draft memoranda on various legal issues related to fundraising, intellectual property, new country operations, corporate governance, human resources, privacy, data protection, ongoing operations, and strategic initiatives.
  • Monitor trademark filings and work with Legal Counsel to address any infringement issues
  • Support compliance with existing policies and recommend additional policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal
  • Experience with compliance and corporate governance
  • High detail-orientation
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Demonstrable legal analytical skills and general business acumen
  • Sound legal judgment
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
  • Occasional flexibility in working hours to accommodate Room to Read's international office locations
Preferred:
  • Nonprofit and international experience
  • Experience with or knowledge of business and financial issues
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
  • Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
  • Be an innovative and creative thinker
  • Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
  • Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
  • Work well independently as well as part of a team
  • Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and resume by email, with "Legal Affairs Associate-ID" in the subject line (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Staff Attorney, Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Staff Attorney

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: June 14, 2013
Posted by: Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre

DESCRIPTION

The Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre (HKRAC) is a non-profit, human rights organisation dedicated to the provision of free legal services to refugees applying for protection. Since our establishment in 2007, we have provided life-changing legal services to over 1,300 refugee men, women, and children. HKRAC operates on a partnership model, with partners including law firms, academic and research institutions, and community volunteers.

Purpose of position:
The Staff Attorney (SA) is responsible for contributing to all aspects of HKRAC's refugee legal aid service provision. The SA provides direct legal services, supports partners providing legal services, and contributes to the work of the legal team.
Reporting relationships:
The SA is supervised by the Legal Director (LD) for all technical matters related to HKRAC's legal services. The SA is managed by the Executive Director (ED) for tasks related to partnerships and human resource matters.
Duration of position:
12 months, with review after this date

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide assessment; direct legal services, including advice, limited and full representation; and referrals, and manage a caseload assigned by the LD;
  • Support partners and contribute to the work of the legal team by training, supervising, and overseeing legal services provided by partners and other members of the legal team, including pro bono and community volunteers, clinic students, and staff;
  • Contribute to HKRAC's monitoring and evaluation system;
  • Participate in refugee legal aid training weekends by presenting at least one core session, and contribute to other HKRAC trainings;
  • Contribute to maintaining positive working relationships within the staff team and with other stakeholders;
  • Contribute to developing organisational strategy, networking with strategic partners, fundraising, and whole-of-office initiatives;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the ED.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Qualified lawyer in any jurisdiction, preferably Hong Kong;
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in refugee or human rights law preferred;
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in managing and supervising pro bono and/or community volunteers, students, or staff preferred;
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience as an associate in a US or UK corporate law firm preferred;
  • Excellent interviewing skills, preferably including through interpreters, and legal research and drafting skills;
  • A demonstrated commitment and sensitivity toward vulnerable and/or displaced people, including women, children, families, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds;
  • Fluent in both spoken and written English;
  • Strong public speaking, training and group facilitation skills.
HOW TO APPLY

Please send your statement of interest, CV, and a 5-page legal writing sample to info@hkrac.org by 14 June with the subject line "Staff Attorney". Interviews will be conducted before the end of June, with overseas candidates being interviewed via Skype. The selected candidate is expected to commence employment by the beginning of September 2013. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Health Center Manager, Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Winston-Salem, NC

Health Center Manager

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: June 30, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Health Systems

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
  • Provide direct management of the center. Responsible for overall efficient operations, fiscal performance, professional environment, staff selection and development, and maintenance of equipment, supplies and facility.
  • Conduct periodic patient flow assessments for quality improvements.
  • Provide direct patient care as appropriate.
  • Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate non-clinician and volunteer personnel.
  • Participate with Vice President for Medical Services (VPMS), Lead Clinician, Regional Director and Medical Director in the hiring, training and evaluation of clinician staff. Directly supervise clinicians in all areas except medical judgment, which is to be evaluated by the Medical Director.
  • Delegate responsibilities among center personnel. Authorize all personnel- related actions, including time sheets. Conduct periodic and annual performance evaluations and competency reviews.
  • Determine patient, clinician and employee schedules for effective and efficient health center operations and patient services within affiliate standards and guidelines.
  • Assess and recommend staffing patterns and periodically reassess needs for adequate staffing of health center operations.
  • Train and interpret new services policies for staff, volunteers and patients.
  • Ensure staff productivity via prospective performance tracking, and provide ongoing supervision and training to achieve productivity standards.
  • Demonstrate ability to manage and supervise people, giving support, evaluating, and holding employees accountable while maintaining high morale and productivity.
  • Develop annual budget and business plan, under instruction of the VPMS. Monitor and adhere to established budgets through reports, justifications and action plans to address variances in operations and related information at the center level.
  • Oversee insurance billing procedures, adhering to affiliate standards and resolving overdue accounts in a timely manner.
  • Participate in PPHS's Quality Management Committee. Maintain PPHS quality management guidelines for lab and medical services.
  • Monitor quality of patient care provided by health center staff. Evaluate customer concerns on a regular basis, addressing complaints as required.
  • Manage abnormal pap smear follow-up/ referral system in accordance with PPHS guidelines.
  • Complete patient statistical reports, as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in management
Experience: 3-5 years supervisory/ management experience, with one year in a health care environment preferred.
Personal: Ability to manage multiple program services and tasks; Attention to detail; Ability to respond appropriately to changing situations; Great communication skills, both oral and written; Ability to relate to diverse constituencies; Ability to self-motivate, work independently and as a team member; Commitment to department goals regarding quality, productivity and customer service; Willingness to work evenings and Saturdays; Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Planned Parenthood
Vision, Hearing, and Speaking: Must be able to read and analyze data daily. Required to hear telephone and communicate with staff and public daily via telephone and in person.
Agility and Dexterity: Must be able to input and retrieve data daily. Required to perform written communication and use office equipment necessary to the performance of job duties (computer, printer, fax, telephone, calculator, postage meter, copy machine).
Mental: Ability to read, comprehend and analyze data daily.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.pphs.org to apply

Director of Revenue Cycle, Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Raleigh, NC

Director of Revenue Cycle

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: June 30, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Health Systems

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the CFO, drives PPHS revenue cycle optimization as it relates to cash flow and revenue. Ensures compliance with regulations relating to Federal, State, HIPAA and private payer contracts. Plans and oversees the billing revenue cycle operations for a four state operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Oversees all aspects of the Revenue Cycle: fee schedule development, chargemaster maintenance, review of billed claims, training of staff on billing functions and revenue optimization.
  2. Responsible for all aspects of billing staff supervision. Implements metrics to monitor staff performance, so they can provide clear guidance to staff.
  3. Ensure Practice Management System is optimally functioning including charge mapping to NextGen EMR system to ensure that claims process through correctly to the EPM. Assists with EMR as needed.
  4. Maintain Third Party Insurance contracts with Commercial and Medicaid Payers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Obtain new contracts with insurance carriers and seeks to expand access to patients when advantageous to PPHS. Assist VP of Finance with contract renegotiation as needed. Also work with network providers to resolve payment issues.
  5. Focal point for any new revenue generating programs to ensure appropriate set-up and integration into the revenue cycle. Ensure new programs are communicated effectively to all staff involved and that systems are in place to track and collect these revenues. Provide ad hoc reporting on these programs to help track their progress and minimize potential risk areas.
  6. Identifies missed revenue opportunities. Analyzes the actual volume of visits versus budget and prior year. Reports on reasons for budget variances and suggests focus areas for the Health Centers to improve on visits and revenues.
  7. Maintain Fee Schedule. Propose at least annually the change in fees for the organization. Disseminate and train staff on fee schedule. Update fee schedule as need for new codes and obsolete codes.
  8. Review revenue posted to the Accounting System to ensure that revenues are stated appropriately. Manage all revenues and related general ledger receivable accounts.
  9. Direct the billing functions: billing, cash posting, follow-up and refunds to ensure that the functions are effective and efficient. Supervises the Billing Manager.
  10. Prepare monthly dashboard reporting to help Management review the current state of Accounts Receivable. Provide other reporting as requested.
  11. Ensure that insurance verification is being performed optimally to ensure proper billing and collections.
  12. Meet metrics established for billing department including, but not limited to: denials, aging, claim submission, etc.
  13. Provide training and consultative assistance to Health Centers on coding, billing, credits, collections and revenue issues. Ensure site visits are made to provide assistance, but also ensure compliance. This includes training for orientation of new staff.
  14. Maintains the Billing and Compliance Manual including at least annual updates.
  15. Oversees provider credentialing.
  16. Other duties as assigned by the Vice-President of Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a business or administrative healthcare related field. MBA preferred.
  • Certified Coder designation strongly desired. Advanced working knowledge of CPT-4, ICD 9, 10 coding requirements and OIG billing compliance guidelines.
  • Experience: Minimum of [5] years experience in revenue cycle operations with at least [3] years experience in a relevant revenue cycle leadership role and (3) years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) systems is required, NextGen experience preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years experience managing or directing patient registration, time of service collections and charge entry functions in a specialty setting.
  • Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of third-party and insurance company operating
    procedures, regulations and billing requirements, and government reimbursement programs. They have a thorough understanding of medical information systems for billing and accounts receivable, spreadsheet analysis, reporting applications, medical terminology, and coding and office procedures.
  • Possess successful record of adding value to organizations through the proactive analysis and resolution of potential bottlenecks that may negatively affect the organization's reimbursement and accounts receivable. Must demonstrate a record of significantly improving patient accounts receivable and delivering additional revenues.
  • Must possess superior communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment, and be able to effectively direct front and back-end work processes and personnel toward a common goal.
Personal: Commitment to and understanding of PPHS goals and mission. Must be flexible and able to work independently. Must have strong organization skills. Some travel necessary.
Vision: Required to read and analyze data daily.
Hearing and Speaking: Required to hear telephone and communicate with staff, patients and public daily via telephone and in person.
Agility and Dexterity: Required to perform written communication daily. Required to use office equipment necessary to the performance of job duties (telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, fax).
Mental: Ability to read and comprehend data daily.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.pphs.org to apply.

Children & Teen Counselor, Life Span, Des Plaines, IA

Children and Teen Counselor

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: July 31, 2013
Posted by: Life Span

DESCRIPTION

Life Span is a community based, not for profit organization located in the Chicago metropolitan area which provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Life Span is seeking a full time Children and Teen Counselor to provide individual and group services to boys who are grammar school, middle school and high school age. Mentoring high school boys is a major component of this job. Participants in services are children and teens who have witnessed abuse at home and/or who are involved in abusive relationships themselves.

Counseling services are provided in Life Span offices and in school based programs. Services include providing educational information about domestic violence and safety planning, developing non-violent conflict resolution skills, and promoting positive self-esteem building activities. The Children and Teen Counselor works with a team and must be a good communicator, flexible with scheduling, and able to represent the agency to community partners including school personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. in counseling psychology, social work or related field required; Master's preferred. Illinois IDVA mandated 40 hour Domestic Violence training desirable. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in domestic violence, women's issues, and issues affecting low income families. Car required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter to Margaret Luft, Director of Counseling ay mluft@life-span.org. No telephone calls.

Nurse Case Manager, Fenway Community Health Center, Boston, MA

Nurse Case Manager

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Posted by: Fenway Community Health Center

DESCRIPTION

Fenway Community Health, a comprehensive Community Health Center, provides a wide continuum of health care services. Fenway is New England's largest primary care health center for Boston's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and in addition serves the residents of Boston's Fenway neighborhood.

We define "primary health care" as encompassing ongoing and preventive medical services, mental health counseling, addiction services, holistic and complementary therapies and community health education and outreach.

Fenway Health is looking for a qualified RN who, in addition to providing direct medical services as part of a multidisciplinary team in a stimulating primary care setting, has an interest in or experience with meeting the health care needs of all women, especially lesbian, bisexual and transgender women.

The position emphasizes care management of a panel of Fenway patients, in conjunction with other care team members (physicians, midlevel providers, medical assistants, social workers), as part of a patient centered medical home. Other position duties include telephone triage and case management, documentation in the electronic medical record, administering medications/vaccines, supervision of medical assistants, and participation in team meetings.

REQUIREMENTS
  • MA RN license
  • BLS certification
  • IV insertion / Phlebotomy skills preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working as an RN
  • Experience working with electronic medical records
  • Experience or interest in LGBT and women's health issues strongly preferred
  • Experience working with HIV patients (e.g. ANAC Certification) preferred
  • Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment preferred
  • Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required
HOW TO APPLY

A detailed cover letter and resume may be e-mailed to employment@fenwayhealth.org; faxed to (617) 927-6251; or mailed to: Fenway Health, 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215, Attention: Human Resources

Note: Applications or resumes without a cover letter expressing interest in employment at Fenway Health will not be accepted.

When applying for this position, please reference the job title and job ID #418

Fenway Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.