Operations Manager, Girls Who Code, New York, NY

Operations Manager

Posted on: August 15, 2014
Application deadline: August 31, 2014
Posted by: Girls Who Code
Job location: New York, NY
Position type: Full-time with benefits (medical, dental, and vision) upon completing probationary period
Compensation: $47K - $55K base salary

Who is Girls Who Code? 

Launched in Spring 2012, Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in the technology and engineering sectors. With support from companies like Twitter, Facebook, Google, Intel, Adobe, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and AT&T, Girls Who Code works to educate, inspire, and equip girls with the skills and resources to pursue computing careers.

Together with leading educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, Girls Who Code has developed a new model for computer science education, pairing intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with high-touch mentorship led by the industry's top female developers and entrepreneurs. In 2013, Girls Who Code launched 8 Summer Immersion Programs, and 42 Girls Who Code Clubs nationwide. In 2014, we have expanded our proven Summer Immersion Program to 19 programs nationwide, and dramatically scaled the Girls Who Code Clubs program across the country. We are committed to further scaling our programs and impact in 2015.

We are a small, dynamic group of individuals passionate about changing the world. We thrive on working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We represent a diversity of backgrounds, a wealth of experience, and a ton of fun.

Brief Job Summary

Girls Who Code is searching for a detail and results-oriented Operations Manager to support Girls Who Code's growth.The Operations Manager reports directly to Senior Management and is responsible for administrative tasks, including human resources, finance and IT support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing various data entry and data analysis projects

• Creating and maintaining accurate electronic and paper files and documents

• Providing support to Senior Management, Program Managers, and Lead Teachers on assigned special projects including:

1. Track and analyze student enrollment, retention, and achievement data
2. Creating and producing value-added detailed reports (using various database management systems and MS Excel) from raw data to identify program performance
3. Assure data standardization, integrity of data and operational accuracy of reporting systems
4. Finance and Administration (A/P, A/R, and budgeting)Human Resources (recruiting, payroll, orientation and training)
5. Facilitating distribution and collection of required documents and reports for both office projects and program sites
6. Timely and accurate completion of official forms required for invoicing and payroll
7. Providing remote and on-site support or management to GWC programs
8. Data entry and Salesforce support

Minimum Requirements 

Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of professional work experience, must be proficient with Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel and Word); must be able to work independently with minimal supervision within the context of a larger team; and must be able to pass a criminal background check.

An excellent candidate fits the following description: experience using database management software and Salesforce tools; customer service orientation; genuine interest in GWC's mission; process optimization focus; adaptable to change and ad hoc requests; superior time management and multi-tasking skills; keen attention to detail; effective communicator with diverse audiences; and willing to travel.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@girlswhocode.com with the title of the email "Operartions Manager". Applications due August 31. Salary commensurate with experience. Girls Who Code is committed to building a culturally diverse organization and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates. Male and female candidates encouraged to apply. 

Director of the Office of the President, Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, N

Director of the Office of the President

Posted on: June 26, 2013
Posted by: Center for Reproductive Rights

THE POSITION

The Center for Reproductive Rights (the "Center"), a global human rights organization founded in 1992 with expertise in constitutional and international law, seeks a Director of the Office of the President to be based in its New York City headquarters. This new position will play a central role in helping the President & CEO focus on strategic objectives and external relations as well as facilitate the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the Office of the President. The Director will oversee Board affairs, and serve as the link between the senior management team and the President, coordinating teams across senior leadership, maintaining awareness of progress towards key priorities and overarching plans across the organization, and keeping the President well informed on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will be both detail-oriented and highly strategic. S/he must be an exceptional project manager, who can build strong working relationships across the organization, as well as train and lead a newly formed team and structure for the Office of the President, which includes a Manager of Scheduling and Associate. S/he will thrive in a fast-paced environment, operating with a cool head, impeccable discretion, and sound judgment.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The Director will join the team of an innovative and cutting-edge organization committed to promoting the equality, reproductive health, and self-determination of women throughout the world. The Director will have the benefit of the Center's many strengths:

• · A dynamic CEO whose visionary leadership has expanded the organization's scope and tripled its budget in the last decade.
• · A compelling global human rights mission and cutting-edge legal and policy work that has a reputation for quality and excellence.
• · A growing organization that has consistently increased in budget and staff size, program impact, and global presence, with 4 new overseas offices in the last 2 years.
• · Established relationships with and the respect of NGO partners, officeholders, the private bar, opinion leaders, journalists, and academics.
• · An organizational philosophy that values, supports, and has a proven track record of best non-profit management practices.
• · An impressive and engaged Board, strong leadership team and a solid balance sheet.

The Director will be joining the Center at an exciting time for the institution and at a critical time. In 2012, the Center launched a new five-year strategic plan with bold new initiatives to go on the offense and change the discourse and policy landscape, while significantly expanding its capacity with new programing and ambitious fundraising goals.

The Center works across the globe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization, child marriage, and FGM. National-level courts, regional human rights courts, and United Nations bodies have increasingly recognized that a woman's right to reproductive autonomy and reproductive healthcare are basic human rights that must be protected. The Center has played a key role in these groundbreaking victories and has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in over 50 countries. The Center's groundbreaking litigation and advocacy has transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies, and its undivided focus on reproductive rights has given it unparalleled expertise in the use of constitutional, international and comparative human rights law to hold governments accountable for failing to ensure women's access to critical reproductive healthcare services.

The Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a 20-person board of directors. The Center has a diverse staff of over 110 professionals from around the world. Headquartered in NYC, the Center has offices in Washington, D.C., Nairobi, Kenya, Bogotá, Colombia, Kathmandu, Nepal, and Geneva, Switzerland. Its annual budget is $18.6 million.

The Center is led by President & CEO Nancy Northup, who brings a rich mix of experience in public interest law, government service, and women's rights advocacy. Under her leadership, the Center has expanded its international work, including the launch of an international litigation campaign that has included the first abortion case decided by the U.N. Human Rights Committee and the first case to frame preventable maternal deaths as a human rights violation. She also led the integration of the human rights framework in the Center's U.S. work and the establishment of the Law School Initiative. Before joining the Center in 2003, Ms. Northup served as the founding director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School; as a prosecutor and Deputy Chief of Appeals in the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York; and as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She has taught constitutional law and human rights as an adjunct professor at NYU and Columbia. She graduated from Brown University and Columbia Law School, where she was a Kent Scholar and managing editor of the Columbia Law Review. A frequent public speaker, Ms. Northup is quoted widely in the national press and has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, CNN, FOX News, PBS, MSNBC and NPR.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director's main responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the schedule, planning, and operations of the Office of the President and its interactions with the management team and their departments, the Board of Directors, as well as other key external stakeholders to build relationships and communicate and execute organizational strategy and goals.
• Manage Board affairs, including Board meetings, committees, budget, orientation, annual planning, and ongoing communication.
• In consultation with the General Counsel, ensure compliance with Center bylaws and policies, and identify trends and issues related to board governance in order to follow best practices.
• Ensure an effective process is in place and implemented for the President's internal and external scheduling, including materials, briefings, follow-up, debriefings, and correspondence.
• Ensure that the President's calendar and agenda aligns with organizational and departmental strategy and goals.
• Create and manage Office of the President procedures and guidelines.
• Oversee ongoing management meetings, including setting of the time, the agenda, and the plan of next steps.
• Manage all-staff meetings and special meetings that include the President's attendance. Partner with other divisions for large scale meetings, conferences, events, and awards.
• Manage the Office of the President's administrative staff including Manager of Scheduling, Associate, and interns.
• Prepare and oversee the budget of the Office of the President.
• Undertake special projects as directed by the President.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant, high-level management experience, including at least ten years working in project management, preferably in a mission-driven organization.
• Ten years of experience in support of executive/senior managers faced with the challenge of prioritizing their time in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Gravitas and consummate professionalism to represent the Office of the President internally and externally.
• The knowledge to determine which problems and challenges can be resolved independently and which are to be given the direct attention of the President & CEO.
• Outstanding organizational and administrative skills to effectively juggle and track multiple deadlines, projects, responsibilities, and commitments. Ability to focus on problem solving and system improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong financial management skills appropriate to the oversight of a broad range of projects and event contracts.
• Zealous attention to detail, deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with the greatest discretion.
• Unflappable when confronted by difficult situations and shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior managers and fellow staff to support objectives of the President's Office.
• A sense of urgency and commitment to excellence.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Commitment to reproductive rights and human rights.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to resumes@reprorights.org, and indicate "Director of the OOP, Last name and Code 190 in the subject line." The cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments.

The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Executive Director, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, Chicago, IL

Executive Director

Posted on: June 6, 2013
Application deadline: July 5, 2013
Posted by: Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation

DESCRIPTION

The Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation is seeking an Executive Director to grow and strengthen this highly respected organization positioned at the forefront of the fight against sexual exploitation in Illinois and across the nation. The Executive Director will lead CAASE and drive the mission by serving as its public representative, ensuring that services continue to be exemplary, developing financial resources, and overseeing all operations of the organization. Professionalism as a leader, manager, and public persona is essential.

As the go-to legal, policy, and education organization on sexual exploitation issues in Illinois, CAASE has accomplished a lot in only seven years. Sustaining what has been built and making strategic decisions that expand the organization's capacity will be a key component of the role for the new Executive Director. The Executive Director will maintain CAASE's culture and positive work environment, reflecting inclusion, respect, and openness.

THE ORGANIZATION

Vision CAASE envisions a community free from all forms of sexual exploitation, including sexual assault and the commercial sex trade.

Mission CAASE addresses the culture, institutions, and individuals that perpetrate, profit from, or support sexual exploitation. The organization's work includes prevention education, policy reform, community engagement, and legal services. CAASE works to prevent sexual exploitation by increasing public understanding of the harms inherent in the sex trade. CAASE creates and implements educational curricula that encourage high-school-age men to work against sexual exploitation. CAASE conducts and publishes research on the commercial sex trade, trafficking and the impact of sexual exploitation. CAASE advocates for legislative and policy reforms to increase legal and social accountability for perpetrators of harm, and promotes broad community support for services and resources for survivors. CAASE advises law enforcement, policy makers, and other stakeholders on best practices relating to sex trafficking, prostitution, and rape. CAASE engages in civil litigation against perpetrators and facilitators of sexual harm and advocates for appropriate and effective criminal prosecution of perpetrators. CAASE develops toolkits for nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools, businesses, feminist groups, and other communities and individuals who would like to take action against sexual harm.

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will assume the top leadership role in the organization and oversee CAASE's strategic and programmatic operations, lead the 9-member staff, manage the annual operating budget, and play a visible role in policy development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Mission Advancement

• Manage, evaluate, and update programs, services, and advocacy efforts to advance CAASE's mission
• Develop and implement organization and staff annual plans, in line with the strategic plan, to achieve short- and long-term goals, and impact the movement to end sexual harm
• Ensure that programming, organizational structure, staffing, intern and volunteer base, and infrastructure all enable CAASE to maintain and grow programmatic impact
• Act as the primary public representative of CAASE
• Provide oversight to staff in their roles as spokespersons for CAASE and its programs, and work with them to build new and leverage existing relationships with media, political representatives, and government
• Regularly promote CAASE through public speaking engagements, media interviews, task forces, steering committees, and collaboration with partners in the anti-violence community
• Apply knowledge and skills to create new ways of leveraging existing resources

Development and Financial Management

• In coordination with the Board, plan and oversee CAASE's budget and finances, including audits, financial analysis, capital asset management, property management, and payroll
• Manage facilities, technology, including donor data base, and other equipment consistent with budget and goals
• Manage day-to-day finances within annual budget
• Develop and achieve ambitious and strategic fundraising plans to support CAASE's current work and future growth
• Identify and solicit new individual donors, corporate sponsorships, foundations, government, and other grant sources to meet and exceed revenue goals; maintain positive relationships with existing donors and funders
• Collaborate with Board to identify development funding opportunities and events

Management & Administration

• Manage overall human resources function, including all stages of the employment lifecycle and CAASE's workforce of directors, staff, interns, and volunteers
• Foster individual staff development and expand capabilities across the organization
• Create and administer consistent, effective, and compliant organizational policies (e.g., HR, finance) in coordination with the Board

Board Relations

• Use Board members' skills and experience to accomplish strategic and organizational goals
• Participate, as appropriate, in Board and committee recruitment, development, and activities
• With Board Chair, ensure that Board and staff have shared understanding of mission, vision, and goals
• Work closely with Board Chair and Board members regarding governance issues and strategic planning
• Attend all Board meetings

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Graduate degree or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience
• Minimum of five years in non-profit programmatic management, with increasing responsibilities
• Experience in social change work along with demonstrated ability to build, develop, and foster collaboration among diverse groups of stakeholders
• Integrity, commitment, and enthusiasm
• Commitment to ending the perpetration of sexual exploitation
• Sound business and fiscal judgment, along with demonstrated financial aptitude and analytical thinking
• Experience with successful fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation
• Ability to work collaboratively with board members, donors, legislators, community groups, media, and public officials
• Thought leadership and strategic vision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence and engagement as a public speaker
• Demonstrated success managing people, engaging staff, and motivating groups to achieve goals
• Solid working knowledge of current office technology and software

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Advanced degree in public policy, social work, law, or a related field, or equivalent skills and experience
• Deep subject matter knowledge of movements designed to end sexual harm, exploitation, or violence
• Experience working with survivors of violence
• Experience leading or co-leading a growing organization
• Significant accomplishment in programmatic, policy, or advocacy work
• Public relations experience with potentially controversial, politicized, emotional issues
• Ability to develop, coach, and leverage smart, experienced, successful individuals

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume with cover letter to boardchair@caase.org

Executive Director, Women's Lunch Place, Boston, MA

Executive Director

Posted on: March 14, 2013
Posted by: Women's Lunch Place

DESCRIPTION
The Women's Lunch Place Board of Directors is seeking a passionate, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as Executive Director. The mission of Women's Lunch Place (WLP) is to provide a safe, comfortable daytime shelter, nutritious food, and services for women who are homeless or poor. The Executive Director will lead the organization in providing these services while treating women with dignity and fostering a community committed to meeting each woman's needs. Please see www.womenslunchplace.org. 

The new Executive Director (ED) will articulate a compelling vision and establish the corresponding goals and strategies to support its achievement. S/he will align and oversee the planning, implementation, administration, and management of all the programs and services and will raise the profile of the WLP in the local community as the face of the WLP. Working collaboratively with and reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will be expected to meet annual development goals and will manage a professional, high-performing, and collaborative staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Vision, Leadership, and Management:

• Work in partnership with the Board to set the strategic direction and oversee implementation of organizational goals
• Develop and oversee the annual budget
• Manage, coach, and develop staff
• Strengthen a network of mission-similar partners and collaborators to maximize alignment of vision and services.

Fundraising:

• Develop an annual fundraising plan and achieve specific ambitious goals
• Identify new donors and cultivate strong relationships with foundations, individuals, and corporate sponsors and actively solicit support
• Manage stewardship of donors
• Lead and support special WLP events
• Develop a long-term funding strategy which may include planned giving and building an endowment fund

Community and Public Relations:

• Develop/continue strong working relationships with stakeholders, funders, community leaders, and collaborators
• Serve as an articulate spokesperson for the WLP
• Increase public awareness of the organization and its mission

Programs and Direct Service:

• Regularly spend time with the guests in a spirit of friendship
• Be responsible for overall operations and delivery of high quality services
• Evaluate existing programs and services for outcomes, making adjustments as needed; develop and implement new offerings based on current and anticipated needs and eliminate services as appropriate
• Align agency programs with the mission
• Develop annual and incremental program goals in accordance with the mission

Board of Directors and Advisory Committee:

• Serve as Ex-Officio non-voting member of the Board and participate actively in its Committees
• Work with the President and Executive Committee to support effective Board functioning
• Work with the Governance Committee and President to ensure ongoing Board development
• Engage members of the Advisory Committee as appropriate in the WLP operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to and passion for working with poor and homeless women
• Understanding of the issues facing poor and homeless women and ability to articulate this understanding to diverse audiences
• Minimum of ten years of significant senior management and leadership experience including planning, staff development, fundraising, board relations, and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to establish diverse and stable funding from individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and to build a high performance culture while balancing the needs of diverse constituencies
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external organizations and stakeholders
• Ability to organize and speak at large events and to serve as the face of the WLP
• Advanced degree preferred.

THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1982 and open six days a week, the WLP is committed to meeting each woman where she is, providing her with the opportunity to fulfill her basic needs and allowing her to be heard. This trauma-informed service model is essential for individuals who have been misunderstood, abused, or abandoned. Those who are homeless or poor find few people to hear or validate their experiences. From this foundation of respect and trust, women begin to recover their self-worth and find the courage to look ahead. The WLP provides:

• Food and Basic Needs: With a focus on high-quality, nutritious foods, the WLP serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday to an average of 200 women each day (about 62,000 meals per year). WLP also provides showers, laundry facilities, and a quiet space for napping, personal care items, and emergency clothing.
• Individual Advocacy: Our Advocacy staff assists women in accessing shelters and emergency medical and mental health care, offers support to women who have experienced violence or sexual abuse, and facilitates detoxification and longer-term substance abuse treatment. 
• The Resource Center focuses on employment and searches for housing, medical care, and other forms of assistance. It also provides training and e-mail access. 
• Wellness Program: Doctors and nurses from Women of Means and Boston Health Care for the Homeless are on-site five days a week for urgent care. Medical case managers assist guests in accessing Mass. Health and other benefits and make appointments with specialists. 
• The Creative Expressions Program provides opportunities for expression through art, music, drama, and dance. Volunteers lead weekly art, writing, and reading groups as well as sewing and knitting classes. These activities provide vital connections and improve self-image and self-esteem.
• Outings and Special Events: At least twice a month, small group activities give women a chance to escape, if only briefly, loneliness and poverty and to participate in the social and cultural environment of Boston. 

The annual budget of approximately $2 million comes entirely from individual donors, foundations, and corporations. There is a dynamic staff of 18 and a large corps of volunteers. A capital campaign of $3.1 million was successfully completed in 2011. The 20-member Board of Directors offers strong leadership toward realizing the full potential of WLP. The Strategic Plan has recently been updated for the next three years to include a focus on good governance and staff development

HOW TO APPLYSend cover letter, resume, and salary history to Susan Egmont, Egmont Associates, segmont@egmontassociates.com