VP of Education & Training, Careers In Nonprofits Inc., Chicago, IL

VP of Education & Training

Posted on: August 13, 2014
Posted by: Careers In Nonprofits, Inc.
Job location: South Suburbs, IL
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary range: 100,000-125,000

Job Summary 

CAREERS IN NONPROFITS INC. is a full-service staffing firm that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. We are currently in search of a Sr. VP of Education & Training for an Association.

The Sr. VP of Education & Training will oversee the recruiting, training, supervision of the Education & Training department. S/He will be responsible for the strategic vision and development of the department, and will also oversee the execution of conferences, seminars, and other programs. This position reports to the Executive Vice President.

Position Responsibilities 

• Successfully implement strategic plan and contribute to the overall goals of the organization
• Manage, develop, and evaluate the performance of a team of approximately 10-15 staff
• Strengthen the brand of the Association through Programs and Education
• Manage the budget of the department
• Advance the Online Campus program by implementing quality content to create a successful and pleasing experience for users
• Streamline all Training and Education programs in a cost effective manner.
• Deliver written and oral presentations to the department to provide counseling as needed by staff
• Strategically manage the growth of the Education and Training program by increasing profit margins and reducing expenses
• Use best business practice to develop a successful revenue generating technical curriculum
• Create and evaluate all reports and data for training and education programs
• Manage both external and internal relations and collaboration for the department 

 

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA or related degree preferred
• 7-10 years of business leadership experience required
• 4-5 years of experience in an education and training department required
• Exceptional knowledge and experience in digital and online development
• Successful background implementing best business practices
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage staff at various levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience developing and monitoring budgets
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to create and manage cohesive teams
• Experience working in Learning Management Systems
• Ability to travel nationally; some international travel may be required 

How to Apply

If you or a friend may be interested in pursuing this opportunity please submit a resume to sdeamer@cnpstaffing.com with "VP of Education" in the subject line.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.

For more information about us and our other available opportunities, please visit our web site at www.careersinnonprofits.com. While you're there, "Register as a Candidate" today. You can also get all of our job announcements and job search tips by liking us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CareersInNonprofits) or following us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/careers-in-nonprofits). 

Executive Director, Potential Energy, Berkeley, CA

Executive Director

Posted on: August 28, 2013
Application deadline: September 20, 2013
Posted by: Potential Energy

ABOUT POTENTIAL ENERGY

Founded in 2007, Potential Energy (PE) adapts and scales technologies that improve lives in developing countries. Potential Energy is a market maker, bringing together key value chain actors and building the capacity of local businesses to distribute clean energy technologies. Our flagship Darfur Stoves Project provides Darfuri women with specially developed cookstoves, which require less firewood, decreasing women's exposure to violence while collecting firewood and their need to trade food rations for fuel. With an operating budget of $838,000 in 2012, Potential Energy has distributed more than 32,000 in Darfur and is now building off this success and replicating our model in Ethiopia. For more information, please visit www.potentialenergy.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

To support our vision to dramatically increase access to safe and clean energy technology, Potential Energy seeks an entrepreneurial and resourceful Executive Director to be based at its office at 2150 Allston Way, Suite 300, Berkeley, CA. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Potential Energy's staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The Executive Director handles Potential Energy's public presence, develops its financial support, and represents the organization to partner organizations, sub-contractors, the media, funders/donors, and the general public. The ideal candidate will bring a blended background of exceptional private and social sector experience with a passion for working in high-impact start-up settings.


RESPONSIBILITIES


Leadership & Management:

• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals
• Actively engage and energize Potential Energy's, board members, event committees, partnering organizations, and funders
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors: seek and build board involvement
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain Potential Energy's high-performance team
• Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components

Fundraising & Communications:

• Develop and oversee implementation of annual strategic fundraising and communications strategy
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand
• Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities

Planning & New Business:

• Build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with implementing partners and funders
• Be an external presence that publishes and communicates program results

QUALIFICATIONS

The ED will be thoroughly committed to Potential Energy's mission. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.

Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• Advanced degree in business, public policy or administration, environmental engineering or other relevant field
• At least 5 years of senior management experience
• Track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization and staff
• Ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth
• Unwavering commitment to data-driven program evaluation
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Field experience with working in unstable environments and with humanitarian relief operations; professional experience in Africa highly valued
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, sense of humor, mission-driven, and self-directed 

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@potentialenergy.org by Friday, September 20^th, 2013, with Executive Director Search in the subject line.

Data Analyst, Grace Institute, New York, NY

Data Analyst

Posted on: July 1, 2013
Application deadline: July 10, 2013
Posted by: Grace Institute

DESCRIPTION

Grace Institute provides tuition-free, practical job training in a supportive learning community for underserved New York area women of all ages and from many different backgrounds. In the tradition of its founding family, Grace Institute is dedicated to the development of the personal and business skills necessary for self-sufficiency, employability and an improved quality of life.

The Data Analyst is responsible for supporting the building of a new online program database by collecting, organizing and reviewing diverse streams of inter-departmental data; correctly and efficiently entering the data onto an Excel template; and migrating organizational data into the database. The assistant will also be responsible for maintaining data integrity by cross-checking information against original sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles and organizes multiple streams of original data sources in various formats (Excel, Access, etc.)
• Sorts and verifies the accuracy of data, comparing data with source documents in order to detect deficiencies. Locates and corrects data-entry errors or returns incomplete documents to manager for resolution.
• Enters data onto single Excel spreadsheet or to organization database by inputting alphabetic and numeric information according to specifically designated format.
• Verifies entered client and organizational data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data.
• Secures information by completing database backups.
• Maintains client confidence and protects organizational operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains logs of activities and completed work.

Other

• Consistently exhibits Grace core values during the performance of job.
• Attends staff training and meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or B.A. required
• Has experience building and/or operating an online database, such as Salesforce, eTapestry or Raiser's Edge.
• Displays superior organization and coordination skills and is able to work seamlessly with multiple departments.
• Exhibits excellent computer skills and is especially proficient in advanced Excel skills, including Vlookups and Pivot Tables.
• Displays superior critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Is detail-orientated, has excellent data-entry, proofreading, and typing skills
• Maintains professional personal presentation
• Able to maintain discretion regarding sensitive issues and confidential information.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your resume to jobs@graceinstitute.org, along with a cover letter that concisely and sufficiently addresses 1) why you would like to join Grace Institute and 2) how your experience has prepared you for the challenge of this role. Please include Data Analyst in your subject heading. The application deadline is July 10, 2013. No phone calls please.

Young Adults Retention Specialist, Grace Institute, New York, NY

Young Adults Retention Specialist

Posted on: July 1, 2013
Application deadline: July 17, 2013
Posted by: Grace Institute

DESCRIPTION

Grace Institute provides tuition-free, practical job training in a supportive learning community for underserved New York area women of all ages and from many different backgrounds. In the tradition of its founding family, Grace Institute is dedicated to the development of the personal and business skills necessary for self-sufficiency, employability and an improved quality of life.

The Young Adults Retention Specialistis responsible for counseling and coaching Grace students, women age 18-24, so that they are able to meet educational/training and employment goals. The Retention Specialist will work closely with students, meet with them individually, conduct regular workshops and support groups, coach participants on career-development and job-readiness skills and follow them throughout the Grace program and into their first year of employment.The Retention Specialist should be aware of the challenges at-risk young adults face and be passionate and committed to direct-service work. Grace Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages diversity within the workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reaches out to newly admitted students before they start program; identifies and discusses challenges and potential persistence issues. Assists incoming students, where necessary, in establishing time-management or project-management plans so they can persist in program.
• Builds professional relationships with participants in order to ensure program persistence and long-term job retention. Participates and supports job-readiness activities including interview-coaching, resume-writing, building appropriate workplace dress and behaviors, and other activities as necessary.
• Develops and leads workshops and support groups dealing with topics such as: time-management, conflict resolution, critical thinking, workplace readiness, and social and emotional intelligence. Researches alternative best-practice methods for leading group-based support activities for disenfranchised young adults. Recommends practices to staff.
• Participates and supports job-readiness activities including interview coaching, resume-writing. Offers advice on appropriate workplace dress and behaviors, and other activities as necessary. Coordinates approach with Career Services and Training and Education depts. Liaisons with instructors and social work team for background information on students.
• Holds crisis-counseling sessions with young adults. Assists selected participants in developing individualized action plans suited to their educational/training and employment needs. Assists students in accessing government or community support to address need.
• Provides employment and post-employment career counseling. Liaisons with partner organizations and Career Service and Alumnae Departments to support students in job-placement and retention. Assists young adult graduates and alumnae in taking advantage of targeted support services and professional development opportunities
• Creates organizational and program materials as necessary, coordinates and regularly updates existing materials. Researches applicable city, state and federal social resources for low-income young adults.
• Helps to ensure that outcome-based performance standards (below) are met:

Increase percentage of young adult population served from 14% to 30% annually. 70% of young adult participants will graduate from the program, an average increase of 15%. 80% of young adult graduates will be placed in a job within one year, an average increase of 10%. 60% of those young adult participants who were placed in a job will retain it for at least one year. 50% of young adult graduates and alumnae will take advantage of targeted support services and professional development opportunities. Grace Institute will create linkages with five new employer partners who are committed to interviewing Grace's young adult population and working with Grace to continually improve outcomes. Reach out to grads on a monthly basis to provide incentives for job retention and to support them in their jobs.

Other

• Consistently exhibits Grace core values during the performance of job.
• Attends staff training and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All responsibilities reflect the young adult population at Grace (approximately 30% of total student body, or 40 students per six-month cohort).

QUALIFICATIONS

BA required, Master's degree preferred, in social work, retention services, education or related field. Preferably three-to-five years of direct-service work

• Understands and has experience working with smart, capable, diverse young people, many of whom are part of at-risk populations
• Has strong oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits capacity to think and act strategically to help young people succeed
• Displays capacity for critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution
• Has strong time and project-management ability
• Has ability to use an online database as well as standard computer programs
• Displays an ability to develop and maintain accurate case notes, reports, and other organizational records
• Has knowledge of city, state and federal social resources and case-management skills and processes
• Is able to maintain discretion regarding sensitive issues and confidential information

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your resume to jobs@graceinstitute.org, along with a cover letter that concisely and sufficiently addresses 1) why you would like to join Grace Institute and 2) how your experience has prepared you for the challenge of this role. Please include Young Adults Retention Specialist in your subject heading. The application deadline is July 17, 2013. No phone calls please.

Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO, Alternatives for Girls, Detroit, MI

Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO

Posted on: July 1, 2013
Posted by: Alternatives for Girls

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and 5 years of administrative work experience required. Proficiency using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, database maintenance, and internet usage required. Effective reasoning, verbal and written communication skills required. Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively communicate with Board of Trustees, staff and public. Project management experience a plus. Valid Michigan driver's license required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provide confidential administrative support to CEO in the ongoing operations of the executive office, performing duties assigned, including processing confidential correspondence, reports, scheduling appointments, etc.

2. Coordinate, prepare and distribute materials for the board of directors and select board committees, such as meeting notices, meeting minutes, agenda and supporting information; host and coordinate meetings.

3. Organize and maintain CEO's files and organizational archive files.

4. Coordinate travel arrangements for administrative staff as needed.

5. Handle CEO communications, including mail processing, answer telephone inquiries route calls, mail, and e-mail as appropriate.

6. Staff and/or serve on agency and board committees as assigned.

7. Coordinate CEO's schedule using MS Outlook; set, confirm, reschedule appointments as needed, provide necessary documents to CEO in advance of meetings, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Work involves sitting for 70% of work time. Ability to stoop and bend to file records.
2. Must have reliable transportation and good driving record, as driving errands are sometimes required.
3. Position involves the ability to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and early morning.

Employment type: Full time

Salary details: 15.00 - 17.92 Hourly depending on experience

Benefits: Generous benefit package

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resumes to:
Stacey Elliott, Human Resource Manager
903 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
E-Mail: humanresources@alternativesforgirls.org
Fax: (313) 361-8938

Sales & Business Development Manager, Same Sky, New York, NY

Sales and Business Development Manager

Posted on: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Same Sky

SAME SKY is a trade initiative founded to employ HIV+ women survivors of the Rwandan genocide; the company trains women to crochet beautiful hand blown glass beaded jewelry. Sales are made at Specialty Retail Trunk Shows, Private Home Shows and the website. 100% net proceeds from sales are reinvested to hire more women.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Works closely with founder providing creative ideas and innovative strategies for growth of business.
Builds wholesale and retail business (online and stores).
Has sales experience
Develops, produces, and executes all SAME SKY events, trunk shows, home parties; including logistics, travel etc.
Maintains and updates database with all event related opportunities
Updates calendar of events.
Seeks and identifies opportunities for partnerships and co-branded events with retailers.
Conceives ideas for the SAME SKY content calendar for website email blasts
Oversees SAME SKY Ambassador Program (Board of Advisors) in nurturing, updating on key events and keeping them actively engaged in company development.
Acts as liaison with PR company, helping to strategize events outreach.

REQUIREMENTS

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Outstanding event planning skills
Self motivated, detail-oriented, organized, takes initiative and able to multi-task.
Works well in a fast-paced environment–flexible – team player.
3-4 years relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Degree in Communications and PR a huge plus!
Interest in social enterprise and a start-up environment.
Computer savvy-(word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook).
Fashion Jewelry/Accessories experience a Plus.
Film production experience – a Plus.
Great personality a must!

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resumes to: sameskyjob123@gmail.com

Publicist, The A.O. Movement Collective, Brooklyn, NY

Publicist

Posted on: May 13, 2013
Posted by: The A.O. Movement Collective

DESCRIPTION

The A.O. Movement Collective, a Brooklyn-based performance company, is in need of a publicist!

We're looking for representation for our current project, a multi-output creation spanning the next two years. Our ideal candidate would be familiar with a wide range of communities: feminist, queer, digital, sustainable business, gaming, sci-fi, and beyond, and would be excited to work ravenously and creatively to promote our current genre-bending multimedia-performance project. Contacts in dance, performance art, and digital art communities a plus. Ability to work passionately for a group you believe in and explore new models with us an even bigger one.

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email detailing your relevant prior experience & interest in working with us to theAOMC@gmail.com.

Include in the email:

A little bit about you, and why you love what you're doing
A little bit about why you'd be interested in working with us, and feel that you could represent us well
Your general rate(s)

Finance and Business Director, Bitch Media, Portland, OR

Finance and Business Director

Posted on: March 12, 2013
Posted by: Bitch Media

Bitch Media is a nonprofit, feminist media organization based in Portland, OR. Bitch magazine has been in publication since 1996, and our trademark "feminist response to pop culture" can be found in our blogs, audio, and other digital content at bitchmedia.org. 

DESCRIPTION
The Finance and Business Director at Bitch Media provides oversight for all aspects of financial management, manages vendor relationships, provides HR support, directs newsstand strategy for Bitch magazine, administers renewal strategy, and provides various levels of customer service. If you love accounting, data, and business strategy, read on!

• Reports to Executive Director 
• Classification: Part-time, 25 hours/week, exempt
• Compensation: $17/hour
• Benefits include full health and dental insurance and paid vacation
• This position is not a telecommuting opportunity

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial and Vendor Management:
• Oversees monthly financial operations and prepares analysis and reports 
• Responsible for Quickbooks entry, A/R, and A/P
• Reviews, updates, and/or develops all internal controls, including forms, processes, etc.
• Coordinates organizational budgeting process
• Preparation and reporting of payroll
• Oversees and evaluates most vendor relationships

Newsstand & Subscriptions:
• Directs and analyzes Bitch magazine newsstand strategy and liaisons with newsstand distributor
• Solicits and creates contracts with new direct retailers
• Liaisons with vendors about all aspects of renewal mailings and administer renewal efforts
• Creates reports for board, ED, and other staff on subscription statistics including cashflow, adds/drop, served counts, etc 
• Communicates with fulfillment house about a wide range of fulfillment issues
• Coordinates a wide range of administrative aspects of circulation: subscription related deadlines/calendar, needs, pricing, marketing questions, customer service issues, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel
• Experience in nonprofit accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Competency with FileMaker Pro or similar software a plus
• Knowledge of publishing industry a plus

HOW TO APPLY
• Please email cover letter and résumé to jobs@bitchmedia.org referencing "Finance Director" in the subject line by March 25. Preference given to early applicants and those who can start by April 1. Please give your start date and any availability issues in your cover letter.
• Office location is not ADA accessible
• Principals only, recruiters; please do not contact this job poster
• No phone calls, please
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests
• For more information, please visit www.bitchmedia.org