Executive Assistant & Development Associate, The Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches, Florida

Executive Assistant & Development Associate

Posted on: January 15, 2015
Application deadline: February 27, 2015
Start date: March 2, 2015
Posted by: The Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches

Organizational Overview

JWF is the only Jewish feminist grant making and advocacy organization in the Palm Beach area focused on systemic solutions to social and economic gender inequalities. We provide opportunities for women to leverage their skills and resources to improve the lives of women and girls. JWF nurtures women as leaders and is a vital voice for women and girls in our community, in Israel and around the world. JWF strives to create a more just and equitable society for all. To learn more visit: jwfpalmbeach.org.

Executive Assistant & Development Associate

JWF has an exciting opportunity for an individual who is organized, detail-oriented, and responsible to support the Chief Executive Officer's daily activities and the fundraising efforts of this rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, a self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, a problem-solver, and a person who can prioritize workload. The individual must also have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executive Support

• Manage Chief Executive Officer's calendar, scheduling and confirming appointments and coordinating travel arrangements;
• Support Chief Executive Officer's preparation for meetings;
• Work with other staff to coordinate Chief Executive Officer's speaking engagements;
• Assist in preparation for Board meetings and take minutes at Board meetings and relevant committee meetings;
• Take, transcribe and disseminate meeting notes;
• Perform all bookkeeping functions, utilizing Quick Books, including preparing expense reports and reimbursements, in a timely fashion;
• Assist with special projects in conjunction with Chief Executive Officer;
• Provide other assistance as needed.

Development Support

Donor Relations:

• Track progress on annual fundraising goals;
• Ensure all donors receive timely acknowledgment letters;
• Maintain and update information about donors in Donor Perfect;
• Maintain systems for tracking relationships with prospective and current individual donors;
• Ensure Board and Trustees are informed of donations from their contacts;
• Coordinate outreach, invitations, RSVP tracking and follow-up from donor events;
• Coordinate mailings and emails including end-of-year campaign and major events;

Donor Research:

• Research prospective individual supporters, creating profiles for top prospects;
• Create briefing documents in preparation for all face-to-face donor and prospect meetings as well as cultivation events;

Communications:

• Update and maintain JWF's website with upcoming events and news;
• Ensure organizational informational packets are well presented, and communications collateral material is kept up to date and stocked;
• Lay out organizational emails and mailings;
• Maintain email/mailing lists and ensure up to date contact information for all stakeholders.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Passion for JWF's mission.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Comfort working in a growing organization, including performing a wide variety of functions, multi-tasking and meeting required deadlines;
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, problem solving and flexibility;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to stay calm under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Strong data and database management skills, ability to create and run reports, manage and interpret data (proficiency with Excel needed, proficiency with Donor Perfect and QuickBooks needed);
• Knowledge of the American Jewish community and/or the not for profit sector, gender issues, and the State of Israel is a plus.
• Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends;
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience;
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to Jennifer@jwfpalmbeach.org and indicate your name and "Executive Assistant & Development Associate" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the submission deadline of February 27, 2015.

We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with JWF. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

JWF is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salaries and benefits.

Campaign Coordinator, American Civil Liberties Union, Jacksonville, FL

Campaign Coordinator

Posted on: December 17, 2014
Posted by: American Civil Liberties Union of Florida

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU-FL) seeks a full-time, temporary Campaign Coordinator to staff the Justice for Jacksonville Coalition. The goal of the Coalition is to reduce death sentences in the 4^th Judicial District (Jacksonville/Duval County). The ACLU of Florida convened the Coalition and seeks to support and expand its work through this position. The position is based in the ACLU of Florida's Northeast Regional Office in Jacksonville. The Campaign Coordinator will report to the ACLU of Florida's Director of Public Policy. This is a one year position that will end in January 2016.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• Design and implement grassroots and grasstop strategies to mobilize supporters to take meaningful action to reduce the disproportionately high number of death sentences in the 4^th Judicial District;
• Undertake coordination of, expand, and provide support to the Justice for Jacksonville Coalition which operates in four primary areas – communications, public education and outreach; policy advocacy; and research.
• Recruit, mentor and develop local individual, political, and organizational leaders as possible participants, representatives, and spokespersons for the Coalition and to support Coalition work to reduce death sentencing in the 4^th Judicial district;
• In collaboration with the ACLU-FL Communications Department, develop and disseminate public education materials including fact sheets about death penalty practices specific to the region via media, social media, and at events and meetings;
• Organize regional public education and public policy events and activities to advocate for a reduction in death sentencing in the 4^th Judicial District;
• Engage ACLU members and supporters to advocate to reduce death sentencing in the 4^th Judicial District through community forums, public hearings, panel discussions, phone banks, movie screenings, training for activists, and other activities;
• Develop effective outreach techniques and tailor them to specific target groups, including communities of color, ethnic minorities in the region, religious groups, victim's families and advocates, community leaders, and law enforcement to encourage education, involvement, and engagement in Coalition work;
• Public speaking on behalf of the Coalition;
• Additional responsibilities as assigned and consistent with the goals of this position and the work of the Coalition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of three years' experience with issue advocacy, preferably in the criminal justice field, which should include familiarity with grassroots and grasstop organizing, strategically identifying and targeting decision makers, identifying and developing influential spokespeople, and leveraging community and political power to effect policy change;
• Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights and the mission of the ACLU;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and familiarity with social media networking;
• Ability to keep organized in a fast-paced environment and to manage several tasks simultaneously;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher);
• Experience and skills in public speaking;
• Experience in supervising and motivating volunteers; working cooperatively with diverse groups and organizations;
• Ability to stimulate and inspire others;
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, and to travel throughout Duval County; must have own transportation;
• Fluency in Spanish is desired, but not required.

The ACLU of Florida is freedom's watchdog, working daily in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

The ACLU-FL is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter, resume, and list of three references by email to jobs@aclufl.org

All inquiries should include "Coordinator Applicant" in the subject line or reference field and all attachments should be in Microsoft Word or pdf format. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.

Grants Manager, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Miami, FL

Grants Manager

Posted on: October 17, 2014
Posted by: Americans for Immigrant Justice

AGENCY BACKGROUND

Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice – formerly FIAC), a not-for-profit law firm founded in 1996 to protect and promote the basic human rights of immigrants, has a multicultural and a multilingual staff. AI Justice has represented clients from around the world and is recognized as a powerful advocate and national leader for immigrants' rights. AI Justice works closely with traditional civil rights organizations as well as with grassroots organizations and local, state and national government officials to effect positive change in immigration policies. 

POSITION AVAILABLE

Grant Manager will be responsible for securing and raising revenue support from foundations, corporations, and government sources. This includes providing compliance and reporting management of programs funded by federal, state, and private funds.

GM will work collaboratively with personnel to report mandates and serve as a liaison on issues regarding grants and proposals. GM must work closely with staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals and interact with constituencies involved in grant-funding activities.

GM needs to be proficient in the use spreadsheets and databases and demonstrate the ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements and budget plans. GM will be accountable for interpreting federal, state, and local government laws and regulations regarding grant administration. Will require ability to review the work of others to ensure conformance to standards and to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of staff, both orally and in writing.

Education: University degree preferred

Location: Miami, FL

Application deadline:  Open until filled.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. AI Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package. 

Interviews: Top candidates will be invited to interview and submit references and writing sample. AI Justice is an EOE/AA employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit resume to info@aijustice.org. Please write GRANT MANAGER in the subject line. You may also mail your resume to Human Resources, Americans for Immigrant Justice, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., #400, Miami, FL 33137, or send by fax to 305-576-6273.

Employment Counselor, Women's Center of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Employment Counselor

Posted on: March 14, 2013
Posted by: The Women's Center of Jacksonville

DESCRIPTION
The employment counselor will coordinate an employment program for women reentering the community after incarceration. The employment counselor will facilitate a 12-week workforce preparation program that includes classroom training, development of individual employment plans with women, creation of relationships with employers, and job placements and support. This is a high-profile position in the community.

WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Social Work, Women's Studies, or related field preferred, and a minimum of two years of experience in non-profit social services required. A Master's Degree with at least 1 year non-profit social services experience is also applicable. Experience working with women, drug and alcohol abuse, ex-offenders, or low-income individuals is preferred, plus community relationship building skills and proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, Publisher, and the Internet.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The Employment Counselor is a self-starter who is empathic and has a positive outlook. She has effective communication, persuasion, and assessment skills; excellent organizational and time management skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities; and group facilitation skills. The Employment Counselor expresses a willingness to be a productive team member, and has a heightened awareness of feminism and sensitivity to the societal issues women face.
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville, Inc. offers a challenging, dynamic, and supportive environment to its employees. The Women’s Center of Jacksonville embraces diversity in the workplace.

This is a Full-time position, at $30,000 - $32,000 per year

For more information on the Women's Center of Jacksonville, visit our website at www.WomensCenterOfJax.org 

HOW TO APPLY
Please respond with your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements 
Attn: Christine Tyler 

Email: HR@womenscenterofjax.org

Fax: 904-722-3100

Snail mail:
Women's Center of Jacksonville 
5644 Colcord Ave 
Jacksonville, FL 32211

No Phone Calls Please

Rape Recovery Team Director, The Women's Center of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Rape Recovery Team Director

Posted on: March 14, 2013
Posted by: The Women's Center of Jacksonville's Rape Recovery Team

DESCRIPTION
The Women's Center of Jacksonville's Rape Recovery Team has an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in supervising a dynamic sexual assault victim advocacy program. The Rape Recovery Team serves adult and teen sexual assault victims (reported and unreported) and their loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through crisis counseling, advocacy, information and referral, outreach support, and hotline services. This program has experienced solid growth since its inception in 1997 and continues to be in a state of creative expansion. The position oversees several programs within the Rape Recovery Team: 24/7 On Call Advocacy, Primary Prevention Education, Stop Sexual Violence Against Elders, and Baker County Victim Advocacy Rural Grant and Program Coordination. 


WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires an individual that possesses prior non-profit experience in program development, staff and volunteer supervision, grants management, budget management, community organizing skills, proficiency in Microsoft computer programs, crisis intervention experience, the ability to work with adults and teens, and the ability to participate in occasional 24/7 pager rotation. 

A MSW or MA in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Public Administration, Non-profit Management, or a related area is preferred. Four years experience in management and direct service is preferred. Experience in sexual assault or domestic violence programs is a plus. A BA or BS will be considered if the application has 6+ years of management, program development, and direct service experience. Awareness of feminism and sensitivity to the societal issues of women is preferred. The Women's Center of Jacksonville embraces diversity in the workplace.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The ideal candidate has knowledge of sexual violence issues and the ability to handle multiple priorities, deliver group presentations, interact successfully with diverse populations, effectively manage the program, and effectively communicate with law enforcement and other community agencies. 

This is a full-time position with benefits. 

Salary Range: $18.00-$20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.

For more information on the Women's Center of Jacksonville, visit our website at www.WomensCenterOfJax.org 

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume

Attn: Shirley Webb, Executive Director 

Email: HR@womenscenterofjax.org 

Fax: (904) 722-3100

Snail mail:
Women's Center of Jacksonville
5644 Colcord Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32211

No Phone Calls Please