Project Manager, ArtTable, New York, NY

Project Manager

Posted on: January 5, 2015
Posted by: ArtTable

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

ArtTable is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves the professional lives of more than 1,200 members who are leaders in the visual arts professions nationwide. Through ongoing professional training, leadership development, and skill building programs, ArtTable helps to build women's leadership at all stages of their careers. ArtTable's mentoring programs educate and support a new generation of leaders, and its internship programs encourage women from diverse backgrounds to enter the field.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working closely with the Executive Director and staff, the Project Manager will oversee the series of national program offerings and internships that support ArtTable's efforts in professional training, leadership development and skill building. S/he will organize and manage training, coaching and mentoring opportunities that enable members to grow their professional toolset. Through research and relationship building, s/he will also work to prepare grant requests for funding these national professional development programs. The successful candidate is a person with managerial experience who is committed to education and training. S/he is a talented writer and an effective project manager with a keen attention to detail. S/he is both an analytical and creative thinker and is able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational Program Direction and Management

• Working with chapter leadership, create and manage regional peer to peer mentoring programs for ArtTable professionals.

• Create and manage a series of training webinars on topics of interest to ArtTable membership

• Manage the recruitment, selection, mentorship and evaluation of ArtTable's Summer Diversity Internship programs

• Manage the Career Development Roundtable in New York, a program that brings together graduate students in arts administration and art history with leading professionals in related fields. Collaborate with other chapters on replicating this program nationally

• Manage arts career programming for high school students in New York with intention of replicating nationally.

• Prepare grant requests for funding for these national professional development programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

ArtTable is seeking a Project Manager with at least two years of experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Exceptional writing, editing and oral communication skills

• Experience in planning and managing educational programming for adults

• Proficiency in development and information management software, including Microsoft Office Suite, CRM database software, and Google Documents

• Experience in developing and managing budgets and the ability to establish, track, and report on metrics

• Highly collaborative style and ability to work closely with staff, Board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

• Adept at relationship building and partnership development

• Knowledge of and experience in the visual arts

• Bachelor degree and two years experience working in training, coaching and/or development; graduate degree a plus.

Position available January 2015. ArtTable is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter with salary history, resume and one writing sample to hr@arttable.org. Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered. No phone calls please. Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

WomenCare Mentee Advisor, Women's Prison Association, New York, NY

WomenCare Mentee Advisor

Posted on: December 9, 2014
Posted by: Women's Prison Association

WPA is currently recruting for a Mentee Advisor in the WomenCare program. WPA's WomenCare program is changing from working with women incarcerated on Rikers Island to women in state prison. This position is responsible for recruiting, screening, and enrolling eligible women incarcerated at Bedford Hills or Taconic State Correctional Facilities shortly before their release to community-based volunteer mentors, for facilitating pre- release group-level interventions for enrolled clients, and for helping clients develop transitional plans to support their community reentry through connection to post-release resources and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate outreach sessions for potential clients at Bedford Hills and Taconic Correctional Facilities to market WomenCare to eligible potential clients.
• Conduct initial screenings and intakes for clients, identified to potentially benefit from mentoring services
• Administer validated gender-responsive Risks/Needs Assessment to participants to identify each woman's individual risks and strengths for enrollment prioritization and for service plan development.
• Deliver group-level independent living skills workshops to women currently incarcerated to further engage potential clients and prepare them for successful reentry.
• Deliver group-level curriculum-based cognitive behavioral intervention, Seeking Safety, to currently incarcerated women in support of improved coping skills for past trauma and substance abuse.
• Coordinate, in partnership with other community-based staff, mentor/mentee outings and structured socialization outings/special events
• Provide one on one advising and referral to needed services for pre and post release clients participating in the mentoring program
• Serve as primary liaison for clients throughout the mentor/mentee commitment
• Collaborate with WomenCare Coordinator to match potential mentors with clients based on mentor matching tool to facilitate effective mentoring relationships
• Assist pre-release clients in the development of transitional plans to promote successful reentry either directly or in collaboration with Corrections Department or other discharge planners.
• Maintain small caseload of transitional planning clients being released from State Correctional Facilities to New York City communities.
• Connect clients to critical services post-release such as public assistance, housing, and health and mental health services
• Conduct regular follow-up with clients under community supervision or receiving case management services at WPA or elsewhere to track client progress towards goals and obtain outcome information for reporting purposes.
• Conduct scheduled interviews with program participants to collect federally-mandated GPRA data
• Maintain written records of all program activities and client interactions for monthly statistical reporting
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's or Associate's degree strongly preferred
• minimum two years of relevant service provision experience
• Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills, with experience facilitating manual driven curriculum based interventions strongly preferred
• Background in case management or supportive services
• Experience in clinical settings or with substance abuse/mental health populations
• Familiarity with issues related to women involved in the criminal justice system required; past work or volunteer experience with population preferred.
• Basic counseling skills
• Strong writing, organizational and computer skills using Microsoft Office applications required; past experience using electronic client record applications preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers preferred
• Ability to gain clearance to New York State correctional facilities required

HOW TO APPLY

For consideration send your resume and cover letter (word formatted) with salary requirements to jobs@wpaonline.org. EOE

Youth Law Academy Program Coordinator, Centro Legal de la Raza, Oakland, CA

Youth Law Academy Program Coordinator

Posted on: July 1, 2013
Application deadline: July 25, 2013
Posted by: Centro Legal de la Raza

DESCRIPTION

The Youth Law Academy, a project of Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal), seeks a highly qualified individual for the position of Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will be building on prior accomplishments and significantly improving and expanding the Youth Law Academy's programs, resources and support.

THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1969, Centro Legal is a comprehensive legal services agency focused on strengthening low-income and Latino families by providing free, bilingual, and culturally sensitive legal representation, education and advocacy. The mission of Centro Legal is to protect and expand the human and civil rights of low-income people, particularly monolingual Spanish-speaking immigrants throughout the East Bay region of Northern California.

THE YOUTH LAW ACADEMY

The Youth Law Academy is fostering the next generation of talented judges and lawyers from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds. Through leadership development, mentorships, academic support, scholarships, college preparation, and career guidance, the Youth Law Academy encourages and supports youth in pursuing academic excellence and educational and professional opportunities in the law.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Youth Law Academy (YLA) Program Coordinator reports to the YLA Program Director and provides administrative support for the YLA, primarily in the areas of student data tracking, financial aid education, teaching of curriculum, coordination of activities, and mentorship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with the planning and coordination of various events including financial aid education, Mock Trial, Swear-in Ceremony, YLA Retreat, SAT Test Prep course, mentor mixer, law office visits, and professional development series;
• Working with Program Director to recruit students to the Youth Law Academy by conducting outreach to local high school freshmen and presenting on the A-G course requirements;
• Working with Program Director to coordinate a team of mentors who include judges, attorneys, and college students;
• Assisting with Cash for College nights and community financial aid advising workshops;
• Tracking and managing student information including community service hours, personal profile, financial aid application progress, academic progress, and mentorship activities;
• Create culturally sensitive Individual Action Plans with students and parents;
• Coordinating and executing after-school programming for high school students. Programming includes Foundations in Law courses, Mock Trial exercises, life skills seminars, peer support, and leadership development; and
• Assisting students with problem solving and crisis management.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• BA degree;
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred;
• Familiarity with Project-Based Learning methodology preferred;
• Familiarity with legal concepts preferred;
• Demonstrated minimum 1 year experience working with Financial Aid Advising to high school seniors and undergraduate students;
• Demonstrated minimum 1 year experience working with low-income urban youth;
• Experience working with a diverse client and staff population;
• Ability to bring strong, sustained energy and creativity to working with youth;
• Passion for YLA's mission;
• Ability to work independently with minimal to moderate supervision;
• Ability to work until 6:30pm during the weekday and occasional weekends;
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with great interpersonal and communication skills; and
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary and Benefits: Salary starting at $36,000-$40,000, commensurate with experience, plus medical and dental benefits and a generous vacation and holiday package.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until July 25, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references to jobs@centrolegal.org. Place these words in the subject line "YLA Program Coordinator."

Contact Information:
Juan Vera, Youth Law Academy Program Director
Centro Legal de la Raza
3022 International Boulevard, Suite 410
Oakland, CA 94601
jobs@centrolegal.org
www.centrolegal.org

Centro Legal de la Raza is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited category. Centro Legal de la Raza is an affirmative action employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ, older persons, persons with disabilities, and all qualified persons to apply.

Program & Administrative Assistant, Loco Bloco, San Francisco, CA

Program & Administrative Assistant

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Loco Bloco

DESCRIPTION

Loco Bloco is a youth development organization with the mission of promoting San Francisco youth's healthy transition into adulthood by engaging them in the creation and performance of music, dance and theater traditions reflecting the cultural diversity of the Americas. Loco Bloco encourages its youth to use multicultural art forms as a tool for their own empowerment and as a catalyst to help them overcome discrimination and bring about change in their communities.

Loco Bloco's Program & Administrative Assistant provides a broad range of specialized program support services, including but not limited to specialized administrative tasks, data processing, records management and communications. Reporting to the Program Director and the Executive Director, the Program & Administrative Assistant will implement systems which will help Loco Bloco achieve its mission and programmatic and artistic objectives.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Bilingual (Spanish-English), excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, Bicultural competency, Experience in a non-profit community agency, working knowledge of the Bay Area cultural arts community, Intermediate knowledge of MS Suite applications, graphic design.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public
• Exhibit appropriate behavior for an intergenerational space and accept and embrace the role as a mentor for our youth and young adults
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, memoranda, reports, basic spreadsheets and other documents in support of all program activities for organizational use
• Attend all major organization events including but not limited to: SF Carnaval, end of the year theater production and Blocura Gala
• Attend weekly staff meetings

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Management:

• Office equipment and supplies maintenance
• Human Resources – Employee policies and procedure manual maintenance, new hire paperwork, employee forms
• Organization wide filing to keep track of accounting and financial records, grant documents, employee filing, construction, and archival docs, including server files and ensure accuracy, confidentiality and consistency of filing systems and records
• Maintain Organizational Calendar
• Serve as the note taker at staff meetings and ensure that all staff meeting agendas and notes are accurate and accessible to all staff

Marketing & Communications:

• Coordinate monthly e-newsletter (constant contacts) Coordinate and distribute content for newsletter, website and social media updates
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing and outreach materials for programs and events
• Maintain organizational databases and mailing lists

Program Administration:

• Collect and organize all registration, attendance and demographic information for all participants and enter in all information into CMS system in accordance to the requirements and due dates of our DCYF contract
• Maintain personnel files for all instructors and ensure that all required documentation is current (i.e. fingerprints, TB tests, contracts, evaluations)
• Submit invoices, receipts and check requests in accordance with organizational policies and due dates
• Organize monthly instructor invoices and check requests and submit to PD for review and approval
• Collect and organize registration fees, class fees and costume payments from participants
• Manage and facilitate communication with participants, families & performers
• Recruit, manage and supervise volunteers for programs and events
• Responsible for the coordination of all Carnaval costume orders and disbursement

Development:

• Assist ED with yearly fundraising appeals & mailings
• Grant assistance – Application assistance, invoicing
• Development – Donor processing and correspondence
• Assist with the entering or organizational information into the California Cultural Data Project

Performances & Events:

• Manage logistics of booking our performance ensemble including client relations, contracting, scheduling, travel, programming, press, itinerary creation, payments, and equipment
• Secure bookings, contracts and related invoices
• Schedule and maintain performance calendar
• Maintain a database of all performance requests
• Ensure provision of necessary supplies, production and audiovisual needs for performances booked
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, auditions and travel itineraries, and related activities, including travel arrangements, meetings, off site gatherings and other related functions
• Collect Audience Data

Position Status: 75% FTE 30 hrs. a week, schedule consists of some evenings and weekends

Salary details: $17 per hour

Benefits: Holidays, Sick Leave, 2 weeks Paid vacation, health benefits

Requirements: Must pass DOJ Fingerprinting Screening, Must pass and maintain annual Tuberculosis Test, 2 years minimum experience in non-profit management or related field

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to info@locobloco.org

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Loco Bloco is "First Source Hiring" Program and makes every good faith effort to hire economically disadvantaged San Francisco residents.

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.

Manager of Recruitment, Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, Boston, MA

Manager of Recruitment

Posted on: May 15, 2013
Posted by: Big Sister Association of Greater Boston

DESCRIPTION

Do you believe in the power of transformative relationships for girls? Are you ready to impact the Greater Boston community one girl at a time? If you answered yes, and the idea of being part of a collaborative, performance-driven, focused team excites you then join us! At Big Sister Association of Greater Boston we have been helping girls reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships with women since 1951. We are the largest mentoring organization in Greater Boston exclusively serving girls.

Big Sister Association is seeking a dynamic individual to lead Recruitment of volunteers and girls. The Manager of Recruitment will recruit girls and a diverse pool of volunteers to meet agency growth goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Community Partnership Department

• Manage a team of four, ensuring each staff member meets department recruitment goals
• Oversee administrative functions of the department including database management
• Facilitate weekly meetings to ensure effective collaboration and team success
• Participate on organization-wide Leadership Team, contributing effective solutions and decision-making to ensure universal success.

Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement

• Develop, implement and manage annual recruitment plans.
• Recruit the volunteers needed to achieve the annual targets for Total Girls Served in all programs.
• Increase the number of women of color in the volunteer corps.
• Recruit and coordinate assignment of volunteers for other agency needs such as events, activities and administrative office support.
• Identify opportunities to engage volunteers, matches and staff in neighborhood and community events.
• Support the agency's Alumnae Association and Diversity Council.

Mentor-rich and Child Recruitment Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with mentor-rich corporations, colleges and universities; community-based agencies and other organizations committed to community service.
• Routinely communicate and coordinate corporate partnership development with the Development office.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations and individuals to recruit girls as may be needed.

Recruitment Marketing/Public Communications

• Align recruitment marketing and communications with the agency's marketing strategy established by the Marketing Committee of the Board and managed through the Marketing and Communications department.
• Identify effective research-based multi-cultural marketing and communication strategies.
• Conduct research necessary to identify venues for recruiting women to meet agency goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree with 3-5 years in volunteer recruitment/management, account management or related fields
• Marketing/Public Relations/Customer Service experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in diverse communities including communities of color
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills—detail-oriented and able to multi-task. Demonstrated competency in project management
• Strong team-building, collaboration and consensus-building skills; Comfortable entering into new situations and partnerships—corporate, university, and community-based
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Community organizing experience a plus
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs and data management systems
• Interest in women and girls' issues

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume with subject line Manager of Recruitment to:'

Big Sister Association, Attn: Human Resources
161 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Fax: (617) 236-8075 | Email: hr@bigsister.org

Big Sister is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of color, bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in working at a well-established, fast-paced and supportive organization committed to serving girls, please apply.