Housing Outreach Advocate, SafeNest, Las Vegas, NV

Housing Outreach Advocate 

Posted on: July 31, 2014
Posted by: SafeNest
Key information: Salary: $31,564. Benefits: health, dental & vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, + monthly "mental health" day and employer contributed retirement.
Job location: Las Vegas, NV

Brief Summary

SAFE NEST, providing services to survivors of domestic violence and their families seeks a Housing Outreach Advocate to provide advocacy services to domestic violence victims and survivors residing in public housing properties administered by Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority.

Qualifications 

• Knowledge of domestic violence and factors related to poverty and homelessness.
• Understanding of empowerment, basic advocacy strategies and barriers to public housing residents seeking domestic violence services.
• Bachelor's Degree in a human services fields including Women's Studies, Social Work, Sociology or related field or any equivalent combination of experience and education
• Ability to build relationships and work in a collaboration setting.
• Ability to work in varied locations with diverse populations. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Experience in building effective collaborative community relationships to achieve common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think critically and engage diverse groups of people including community stakeholders, domestic violence survivors and their allies.
• A minimum of four years volunteer or professional experience in a field relative to the position

How to Apply

Cover letter, resume and application (at www.safenest.org or SN office) to: Safe Nest 2915 W. Charleston Ave. Suite 12, Las Vegas NV 89102 Attn: HOA Hiring Committee
Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
To submit electronically: hiringcommittee@safenest.org Subject: HOA 2014
No telephone inquiries please.
Candidates will be notified for interviews and 3 professional references must be provided at that time. Candidate must be available for Safe Nest Advocacy Training conducted in September: 6=9-5; Sept. 8+10= 5:30-9pm; Sept. 13=9-5; Sept. 15,17,22,25 and 29=5:30-9pm.

Executive Director, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Brooklyn, NY

Executive Director

Posted on: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

OVERVIEW

Sadie Nash Leadership Project, an award-winning leadership development program for low-income young women, is seeking a new Executive Director. Founded in 2002, Sadie Nash (SNLP) has the mission to strengthen, empower and equip young women as agents for change in their own lives and in the world. By increasing the participation of women in social, political and economic decision-making, SNLP seeks to redefine the nature of leadership and promote practices that are cooperative, accountable, ethical and effective.

With an annual operating budget approaching $1 million, SNLP has served more than 2,000 young women during its 11 years, and annually reaches more than 500 young leaders, aged 14-22. Programs include Summer Institute, partnerships with schools and social service agencies, after-school programming, internships, youth-led leadership projects, and college support. SNLP currently offers programs to young women living in the five boroughs of New York City and Newark, NJ. A recent empirical study showed that SNLP program graduates are more civically engaged, more socially and politically aware and more motivated toward social justice than peers who have not participated in its programs. This 10-year study also showed a remarkable 80% college completion rate among SNLP alumnae. Based on its proven track record and growing national profile, SNLP has begun efforts to share its proven model with other organizations around the country through a new replication training program.

SNLP has a tested model of leadership development with a focus on social justice, a creative and energetic staff and a committed Board of Directors, and an exceptionally broad base of supporters that ensure its strong financial position. SNLP's Board now seeks a new Executive Director to lead the organization's next phase of dynamic growth and development.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the Board, the Executive Director will plan the strategic development and oversee the implementation of all SNLP programs and activities:

• Core leadership programs for youth, including strategic partnerships and alliances;
• Overall organizational advancement;
• National replication efforts;
• Robust fundraising program;
• Communications and marketing efforts;
• Management and development of professional staff (currently 7 full-time and 30 part-time).

The successful Executive Director of SNLP will seek out strategic opportunities for the organization, stay current on developments in the field of youth development and women's leadership, and network effectively with leading programs across the country. She or he will also orchestrate effective fundraising efforts with institutional and individual donors, and inventively pursue other appropriate revenue options. In the years ahead, the Board expects SNLP to continue its strong trajectory of innovation and impact, growth, and financial stability, and to further fortify its national leadership position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Alignment with the feminist and social justice values and principles of the Sadie Nash model is essential.

• Strong strategic planning skills and proven ability to inspire others and lead organizational advancement required.

• Proven track record of successful fundraising with foundations, corporations and individuals.

• At least ten years of professional experience developing and managing programs required.

• Familiarity with the Greater New York City metropolitan area, including youth programs and funders in this market.

• Experience working with one or more boards of directors.

• Exceptional speaking, writing and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and interests.

• Knowledge of youth development theory and practice strongly preferred.

• Superior organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.

• Desire to work in an informal but highly energetic, outcomes-driven workplace that thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative practice.

• College degree required, advanced degree in education, youth development or relevant field highly desirable.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive in the New York City non-profit market.
All SNLP employees receive full medical and dental health coverage, three (3) weeks paid vacation per year and eleven (11) paid holidays.

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and applicants from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications and salary requirements, to employment@sadienash.org. No phone calls will be accepted. Top candidates will be contacted for further information.

For more information about Sadie Nash, see www.sadienash.org

Grants & Operations Senior Manager - Women's Protection & Empowerment, International Rescue Committee, New York, NY

Grants and Operations Senior Manager - Women's Protection and Empowerment

Posted by: International Rescue Committee

DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, post conflict development, human rights protection, resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and other uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is committed to restoring hope, freedom, dignity, and self-reliance.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. Since 1996, IRC has been implementing women’s protection and empowerment programs in refugee, internally displaced and other conflict-affected communities and has gained a reputation as a global leader in this field.

IRC is one of the only humanitarian organizations to maintain an independent Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Technical Unit. This team of experts ensures that IRC’s programs adhere to the principles of best practice and promote the ongoing evolution of knowledge and practice in the prevention of and response to violence against women and girls. Together, the WPE Technical Unit supports 18 country programs working in partnership with communities and institutions to promote and protect women’s and girls’ human rights through gender equality and to meet the safety, health, psychosocial and justice needs of gender-based violence survivors.   In 2012 we started exploring opportunities to use this experience with IRC’s US programming specifically looking at how we can support refugees and asylees IRC resettles across the United States.

SCOPE OF WORK

The IRC WPE Technical Unit has grown significantly over the last few years and additional growth is expected over the next two years. Currently WPE has 23 staff, nine grants and a budget of over $4 million dollars annually. WPE currently receives direct funding from US and European government agencies and private donors. In addition WPE provides funding to or has oversight of grants in country programs and other IRC departments.

The Grants & Operations Sr. Manager is responsible for supporting the WPE Director and senior staff in ensuring effective and efficient grants and operations management within the unit.  This includes development and monitoring of Grant & Unit Budgets, Human Resources administration, Information & Knowledge systems and Procurement & Administrative support to WPE activities.  S/he will ensure that all the necessary IRC systems, policies and procedures are understood, and used by the WPE Technical Unit team members.   Where policies and procedures do not yet exist, the G&O Sr. Manager will be responsible for working with relevant departments and staff to develop them.

The Sr. Manager will supervise three support staff; currently the WPE Unit Assistant, WPE Budget Assistant, and the Assistant for Knowledge and Resource Support.  S/he reports to the WPE Director and liaises closely with the leadership team comprised of the WPE Director, and two Senior Technical Advisors.  S/he may be assigned to work with US Programs, regional and country staff on areas of budget and grants management.  S/he will also liaise closely with the IRC support departments to ensure that the WPE Technical Unit is operating as effectively and efficiently as possible to achieve the outcomes in the 2013 -2017 Strategic Plan.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

Staff Management

• Maintain and promote a positive work environment for direct reports including providing timely support, encouraging learning and skills development, providing effective feedback and holding regular staff meetings.
• Ensure staff understand the roles and responsibilities of their position, have agreed performance objectives for each year and receive required training on IRC systems and processes to be effective
• Monitor quality, activity timelines and due dates for deliverables to ensure staff meet internal and/or external requirements and deadlines

Systems & Processes

• Act as unit focal point for the IRC standard systems, processes, and procedures applicable to WPE Unit including OTIS, TETRA, Rescue Net, Workday, Finance and Supply Chain
• Proactively engage with WPE staff in NY or remotely and develop resources as required to ensure staff understand and utilize systems and are aware of any related changes. 
• Identify areas of inefficiencies or gaps in current systems/policy/procedures and work with relevant IPD units and IRC operations departments to develop and implement improvements.

Grant Management

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of WPE grants, donor compliance and budget conditions and status
• Working with the WPE Budget Assistant and IPD Finance staff ensure accuracy of grant financial/budget reports, promptly identify and advise the TU Director and applicable grant leads on areas of concern
• In partnership with program technical staff contribute to the development of TU grant budget proposals including  inclusion of appropriate staff and operational costs
• Ensure utilization of IRC standard grant management processes (OTIS, opening, review and closing meetings) and if required develop new tools or reporting formats to enhance grants management. 
• Implement processes to ensure new, and current staff are fully orientated and trained on the IRC grants systems and processes and any changes.

WPE Annual Operating Budget & Finance

• Ensure the WPE operating budget is maintained on a timely basis, revisions reviewed with the TU Director and submitted in accordance with the Finance schedule.
• Analyze unit needs and spending patterns to ensure most effective use of funding and identification of any gaps or duplication in coverage. 
• Promptly advice the TU Director and senior WPE staff of, and provide recommendations for, addressing any budget issues.
• Ensure financial requirements and documentation related to WPE travel, conferences, advances and reimbursements are fully understood and complied with so that transactions are completed on a timely basis and correctly charged. Work with IPD and HQ finance staff to address any recurrent or systematic problems.

Operations & Administration

• Monitor planning and progress on WPE procurement activities of goods and services (travel, conferences, equipment, consultants etc) and liaise with the related HQ Unit to resolve any delays or roadblocks
• Oversee and coordinate HR administrative processes including onboarding, time-off requests, exit process, time and effort reporting and related TETRA processing for WPE staff.
• Develop/maintain and implement effective onboarding processes, monitor implementation to ensure all staff receive timely and appropriate onboarding and required training
• Support the Learning & Knowledge Assistant and technical staff in maintaining and developing accessible and relevant information
• Work with IT to fully utilize existing information management and communication systems and if required identify options for more effective systems.
• Actively engage in and promote a spirit of co-operation and team work within the unit and across departments. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• College or university degree in related field; Business Administration, Management, Finance
• 5+ years work experience including staff supervision, budget management, systems and procedure development.
• Non-profit and grants management experience highly preferred
• Self-directed, able to independently set priorities and solve problems with minimal guidance; comfortable working for a supervisor who is travelling 50% of the time
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to successfully work in a fast paced environment, within and across departments/functions and develop positive relationships with locally and remote based staff.
• Aptitude for and interest in providing creative means of training and developing staff in organizational systems and procedures
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with organizational information and financial systems needed
• Foreign language skills advantageous (French, Arabic)
   

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/apply.jsp;jsessionid=16F84CC7D13C0EB539F1230E9D7600A4.NA10_primary_jvm?org=IRC&cws=1