The University of Texas Libraries seeks a forward-thinking leader, innovative collaborator, and motivational manager for the key leadership position of Assistant Director of Research Support & Digital Initiatives (RSDI). Reporting to the Director of Academic Engagement, the AD of RSDI identifies and implements strategic directions for services and programs to support academic research across all disciplines and in multiple modalities, including reference, research consultation, teaching, liaison work, research data services, open science practices, collection development, curation, and digital scholarship. Engaging directly with faculty, students, and researchers, this position works with resourceful and creative Library staff to innovate, design, pilot, implement, promote, and assess user-focused services that respond to a rapidly changing scholarly environment in support of the Library’s mission, vision, and values .
The AD of RSDI leads a department consisting of four teams: Two Engagement Teams of Subject Liaison Librarians are focused on innovative research lifecycle support, digital project work and initiatives, data management planning, and related skill building. The Digital Scholarship Team provides consultation and learning opportunities associated with Digital Humanities and Digital Scholarship and oversees the Scholars Commons and Scholars Lab, physical spaces and programmatic initiatives central to facilitating and showcasing digital project work, supporting all facets of the research lifecycle, and nurturing interdisciplinary community. Research Data Services is the fourth team and they coordinate training and support for data management, GIS, the Texas Data Repository, and engagement with the UT Open Source Program Office (OSPO).
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate research lifecycle support activities and digital initiatives, encompassing analog as well as digital project work to enhance collections and their use, via a department comprised of two teams of domain experts and two teams of subject liaisons. Manage four direct reports made up of two Engagement Team Leads, the Head of Digital Scholarship Services, and the Head of Research Data Services. Work collaboratively with UTL partners and leaders to formulate innovative approaches to engaged involvement in UT Austin’s research enterprise.
Support Academic Engagement projects and initiatives; grow, enhance, and manage a suite of tools and services that promote sustainable and scalable research lifecycle collaboration and digital scholarship support; and facilitate departmental, AE, and UTL-wide teamwork and community in pursuit of stronger internal working relationships and collaboration; and promote AE initiatives.
Work with Digital Scholarship and Research Data Services Team Leads, and others within UTL, to support research in its many forms, including emerging and established open scholarship methods and digital scholarship/digital humanities, managing digital exhibit proposals and various workflows for digitization and portal or repository ingest, and otherwise support scholarship, open data initiatives, and open science practices within and beyond UTL.
Serve as a member of the UTL Leadership Council by working in a collaborative and participatory environment to shape strategic directions for the Libraries work in close collaboration with other Libraries staff, faculty, and campus partners to assess, create, and share knowledge. Contribute to general leadership initiatives. Actively partner with UTL administration, other staff, cross-functional teams, and working groups to advance Libraries strategic goals.
Enhance individual professional skills; participate in training and staff development activities; participate in professional activities on organizational, institutional, and national levels. Maintain active contacts with colleagues in the field. Contribute to professional discussion through presentations, publications, etc.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
MLS/MLIS, or equivalent.
At least five years of significant and progressively responsible management and leadership experience in an academic library.
At least five years of relevant experience working with the research lifecycle in higher education, including experience providing research services as a liaison librarian, user/access services, instruction in libraries, academia, or similar research settings or other user-centered service initiatives in a library setting.
Strengths in successfully establishing and maintaining effective and positive working relationships internally and externally and coordinating collaborative efforts across library departments and campus.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, embrace organizational change, and lead departmental consensus around strategic objectives.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on diplomacy, transparency, and collaboration.
Excellent judgment and decision-making in curating and benchmarking priority-aligned strategic goals within the realities of various team skill sets, capacities and annual workflows.
Project management experience with strengths in strategic thinking, impeccable organizational skills, and connecting varying priorities toward a common goal.
Ability to effectively supervise, mentor, and support professional growth among library staff.
Ability to promote and sustain a positive and ethical workplace culture where belonging is centered and the contributions and development of all individuals are valued.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with new information technologies, evolving models of scholarship, including, open access, open data, evidence synthesis, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the ability to articulate how these influence teaching, learning, and scholarship.
Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and projects.
Knowledge of assessment techniques and trends in academic libraries.
Grant writing and/or grant project implementation experience.
Experience administering and assessing digital library and unique collection initiatives and/or other programs and services relevant to position responsibilities.
Experience participating in a library fundraising and development program, engaging with new and ongoing donors, and providing stewardship information to major donors.
Experience managing a branch library or library department.
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.
Salary Range
$100,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office and library conditions.
Weekend and evening work may be occasionally required.
Work Shift
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7am and 6pm, as arranged with manager. Flexible Work Arrangements available.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
During your application, you will be asked the following questions:
How do you ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication across different teams and the organization?
Please describe your approach to building relationships internally and externally.
Please tell us about your leadership strengths and management style. How has it led to developing strong teams that value different perspectives?
Please tell us how you stay organized and ensure deadlines are met when managing multiple projects.
May 03, 2024
Full time
The University of Texas Libraries seeks a forward-thinking leader, innovative collaborator, and motivational manager for the key leadership position of Assistant Director of Research Support & Digital Initiatives (RSDI). Reporting to the Director of Academic Engagement, the AD of RSDI identifies and implements strategic directions for services and programs to support academic research across all disciplines and in multiple modalities, including reference, research consultation, teaching, liaison work, research data services, open science practices, collection development, curation, and digital scholarship. Engaging directly with faculty, students, and researchers, this position works with resourceful and creative Library staff to innovate, design, pilot, implement, promote, and assess user-focused services that respond to a rapidly changing scholarly environment in support of the Library’s mission, vision, and values .
The AD of RSDI leads a department consisting of four teams: Two Engagement Teams of Subject Liaison Librarians are focused on innovative research lifecycle support, digital project work and initiatives, data management planning, and related skill building. The Digital Scholarship Team provides consultation and learning opportunities associated with Digital Humanities and Digital Scholarship and oversees the Scholars Commons and Scholars Lab, physical spaces and programmatic initiatives central to facilitating and showcasing digital project work, supporting all facets of the research lifecycle, and nurturing interdisciplinary community. Research Data Services is the fourth team and they coordinate training and support for data management, GIS, the Texas Data Repository, and engagement with the UT Open Source Program Office (OSPO).
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate research lifecycle support activities and digital initiatives, encompassing analog as well as digital project work to enhance collections and their use, via a department comprised of two teams of domain experts and two teams of subject liaisons. Manage four direct reports made up of two Engagement Team Leads, the Head of Digital Scholarship Services, and the Head of Research Data Services. Work collaboratively with UTL partners and leaders to formulate innovative approaches to engaged involvement in UT Austin’s research enterprise.
Support Academic Engagement projects and initiatives; grow, enhance, and manage a suite of tools and services that promote sustainable and scalable research lifecycle collaboration and digital scholarship support; and facilitate departmental, AE, and UTL-wide teamwork and community in pursuit of stronger internal working relationships and collaboration; and promote AE initiatives.
Work with Digital Scholarship and Research Data Services Team Leads, and others within UTL, to support research in its many forms, including emerging and established open scholarship methods and digital scholarship/digital humanities, managing digital exhibit proposals and various workflows for digitization and portal or repository ingest, and otherwise support scholarship, open data initiatives, and open science practices within and beyond UTL.
Serve as a member of the UTL Leadership Council by working in a collaborative and participatory environment to shape strategic directions for the Libraries work in close collaboration with other Libraries staff, faculty, and campus partners to assess, create, and share knowledge. Contribute to general leadership initiatives. Actively partner with UTL administration, other staff, cross-functional teams, and working groups to advance Libraries strategic goals.
Enhance individual professional skills; participate in training and staff development activities; participate in professional activities on organizational, institutional, and national levels. Maintain active contacts with colleagues in the field. Contribute to professional discussion through presentations, publications, etc.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
MLS/MLIS, or equivalent.
At least five years of significant and progressively responsible management and leadership experience in an academic library.
At least five years of relevant experience working with the research lifecycle in higher education, including experience providing research services as a liaison librarian, user/access services, instruction in libraries, academia, or similar research settings or other user-centered service initiatives in a library setting.
Strengths in successfully establishing and maintaining effective and positive working relationships internally and externally and coordinating collaborative efforts across library departments and campus.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, embrace organizational change, and lead departmental consensus around strategic objectives.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on diplomacy, transparency, and collaboration.
Excellent judgment and decision-making in curating and benchmarking priority-aligned strategic goals within the realities of various team skill sets, capacities and annual workflows.
Project management experience with strengths in strategic thinking, impeccable organizational skills, and connecting varying priorities toward a common goal.
Ability to effectively supervise, mentor, and support professional growth among library staff.
Ability to promote and sustain a positive and ethical workplace culture where belonging is centered and the contributions and development of all individuals are valued.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with new information technologies, evolving models of scholarship, including, open access, open data, evidence synthesis, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the ability to articulate how these influence teaching, learning, and scholarship.
Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and projects.
Knowledge of assessment techniques and trends in academic libraries.
Grant writing and/or grant project implementation experience.
Experience administering and assessing digital library and unique collection initiatives and/or other programs and services relevant to position responsibilities.
Experience participating in a library fundraising and development program, engaging with new and ongoing donors, and providing stewardship information to major donors.
Experience managing a branch library or library department.
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.
Salary Range
$100,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office and library conditions.
Weekend and evening work may be occasionally required.
Work Shift
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7am and 6pm, as arranged with manager. Flexible Work Arrangements available.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
During your application, you will be asked the following questions:
How do you ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication across different teams and the organization?
Please describe your approach to building relationships internally and externally.
Please tell us about your leadership strengths and management style. How has it led to developing strong teams that value different perspectives?
Please tell us how you stay organized and ensure deadlines are met when managing multiple projects.
Reports To: Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Job Summary
Positive, professional and proactive. If these words describe your approach to leadership and education, you may the perfect leader for the School of Science and Health Sciences at Hawkeye Community College. We are looking for our next dean, someone who wants to help make science come to life for students along with a goal to add health care professionals to the Cedar Valley community. Interested in joining a dedicated team of passionate educators making an impact and empowering others?
The School of Science and Health Sciences (SHS) is home to Hawkeye Community College’s Liberal Arts science courses as well as more than ten health programs including but not limited to; Dental Hygiene, Nursing and EMS among others. This is an opportunity to lead faculty in one of Iowa’s premier educational environments for health programs and science transfer classes. From the state-of-the-art simulation lab, complete with an apartment and ambulance bay to newly appointed science labs for chemistry, biology and microbiology, the offerings for the next generation of learners are endless. Coupled with enthusiastic, knowledgeable faculty and the college’s community partners, you’ll be a part of making the Cedar Valley one of the leading destinations for healthcare and science education. Our Dean position is not about the theoretical or philosophical approaches but is one where you will help focus on the hands-on nature of our Science and Health Science programs.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Hawkeye Is located in the Cedar Valley, just south of Waterloo, Iowa. The growing cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa offer diverse cultural experiences and all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel. There is always something to do, whether you want to attend a sporting event, go shopping, or go to a local restaurant. For additional information about Hawkeye Community College and the area surrounding campus, visit our website: Hawkeye Community College
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establishes long and short-range strategic plans for designated areas in collaboration with college leadership.
Leads and directs faculty assignments and schedule management.
Utilizes data from enrollment and retention reports to determine the number of sections of classes to offer, finding/assigning instructors based on their credentials; determining rooms based on equipment needs, and determining the time of course offering to best suit student needs.
Facilitates recruitment, registration, enrollment, and retention of students.
Prepares and/or reviews reports that provide guidance for student programming.
Oversees the curriculum development and assessment process.
Manages partnerships with schools and institutions to provide streamlined education resulting in efficient pathways for Hawkeye’s students.
Partners with facility management to provide updated and safe learning environments.
Executes personnel decisions and actions within EEOC guidelines and collective bargaining contracts when applicable. Responsible for supervising, hiring, job coaching, completion of annual staff performance evaluations, oversees assignment of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, and performs administrative tasks such as processing and approving leave requests and work load. Partners with HR regarding disciplinary matters.
Continuously analyzes and evaluates performance of faculty and makes recommendations for improvement. Manages probationary process of new faculty including required semester reviews. Leads faculty development initiatives.
Prepares reports as needed for college, state, federal, or other entity reporting requirements.
Conducts advisory meetings to provide guidance on the directions of the programs.
Collaborates with other designated HCC personnel regarding course and program offerings for concurrent enrollment with school districts within the service area.
Collaborates with high school and higher education institutions to assure seamless transfers.
Resolve faculty and student issues to include by meeting with faculty and students to discuss concerns.
Provides guidance regarding resolutions.
Collaborates with other community colleges to deliberate programs of study.
Collaborates with faculty to assess HCC equipment as well as assess future equipment needs within the departments and discipline areas.
Keep apprised of higher education regulations and requirements, and developments via statewide community college meetings, conferences, and seminars, and other professional development avenues.
Partners with facility management to provide updated and safe learning environments.
Manages the designated area(s) budget to include grants, professional development, and over all purchasing needs.
Manages materials and supplies; works with faculty and administrative assistants to assess needs, sourcing, and price determination. Facilitates the requisition and purchase order process.
Oversees assigned program area for accreditation and works with local school districts and the Iowa Department of Education regarding requirements for accreditation.
Attends HCC meetings to discuss and resolve college issues, and/or concerns.
Develops professional development opportunities for high school instructors. Works with faculty to provide courses that will provide college credit and re-licensure credits for high school instructors.
Participates on hiring committees for the selection of faculty, professional, and support service staff.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Conducts advisory meetings to provide guidance on the directions of the programs.
Enhances the School and College profile, resource streams, and engagement with alumni and the community.
Actively participates and supports public and community health initiatives.
Accreditation responsibilities to include obtaining knowledge of accreditation requirements for all programs that have governing bodies or required accreditation under the Dean’s direction.
Provides support to program chairs when completing required accreditation process reports.
Provides support to the college’s accreditation liaison when required for the Iowa Department of Education, NACEP and the Higher Learning Commission.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a physical or natural science or healthcare discipline, education, administration, or closely related field.
Minimum of five (5) years’ administration experience in post-secondary education setting with at least two (2) years full-time teaching experience in a post-secondary health or science program.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accreditation in higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching instruction.
Demonstrated experience in program development, planning, curriculum and budget management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated effective strong interpersonal communication skills to positivity interact with students, faculty and staff.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated proficient knowledge in curriculum development and student assessment.
Demonstrated knowledge of classroom management, inventory procedures and enterprise management.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public while contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience
Working knowledge of community college philosophy, program accessibility, and alternative and advanced technological educational delivery systems.
Supervisory experience with full-time faculty and adjuncts
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with flexibility to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The salary range for this position begins at $107,700.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share how you’ve used technology in your teaching experience either as a part of your lecture or lab or clinical or a combination of those.
In terms of student support and success, give examples of initiatives that you’ve championed or directed.
Discuss your knowledge and experience with accreditation as it relates to either a health program or a college accrediting body.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Priority screening is set to begin on Thursday, May 30, 2024 . Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Reports To: Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Job Summary
Positive, professional and proactive. If these words describe your approach to leadership and education, you may the perfect leader for the School of Science and Health Sciences at Hawkeye Community College. We are looking for our next dean, someone who wants to help make science come to life for students along with a goal to add health care professionals to the Cedar Valley community. Interested in joining a dedicated team of passionate educators making an impact and empowering others?
The School of Science and Health Sciences (SHS) is home to Hawkeye Community College’s Liberal Arts science courses as well as more than ten health programs including but not limited to; Dental Hygiene, Nursing and EMS among others. This is an opportunity to lead faculty in one of Iowa’s premier educational environments for health programs and science transfer classes. From the state-of-the-art simulation lab, complete with an apartment and ambulance bay to newly appointed science labs for chemistry, biology and microbiology, the offerings for the next generation of learners are endless. Coupled with enthusiastic, knowledgeable faculty and the college’s community partners, you’ll be a part of making the Cedar Valley one of the leading destinations for healthcare and science education. Our Dean position is not about the theoretical or philosophical approaches but is one where you will help focus on the hands-on nature of our Science and Health Science programs.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Hawkeye Is located in the Cedar Valley, just south of Waterloo, Iowa. The growing cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa offer diverse cultural experiences and all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel. There is always something to do, whether you want to attend a sporting event, go shopping, or go to a local restaurant. For additional information about Hawkeye Community College and the area surrounding campus, visit our website: Hawkeye Community College
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establishes long and short-range strategic plans for designated areas in collaboration with college leadership.
Leads and directs faculty assignments and schedule management.
Utilizes data from enrollment and retention reports to determine the number of sections of classes to offer, finding/assigning instructors based on their credentials; determining rooms based on equipment needs, and determining the time of course offering to best suit student needs.
Facilitates recruitment, registration, enrollment, and retention of students.
Prepares and/or reviews reports that provide guidance for student programming.
Oversees the curriculum development and assessment process.
Manages partnerships with schools and institutions to provide streamlined education resulting in efficient pathways for Hawkeye’s students.
Partners with facility management to provide updated and safe learning environments.
Executes personnel decisions and actions within EEOC guidelines and collective bargaining contracts when applicable. Responsible for supervising, hiring, job coaching, completion of annual staff performance evaluations, oversees assignment of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, and performs administrative tasks such as processing and approving leave requests and work load. Partners with HR regarding disciplinary matters.
Continuously analyzes and evaluates performance of faculty and makes recommendations for improvement. Manages probationary process of new faculty including required semester reviews. Leads faculty development initiatives.
Prepares reports as needed for college, state, federal, or other entity reporting requirements.
Conducts advisory meetings to provide guidance on the directions of the programs.
Collaborates with other designated HCC personnel regarding course and program offerings for concurrent enrollment with school districts within the service area.
Collaborates with high school and higher education institutions to assure seamless transfers.
Resolve faculty and student issues to include by meeting with faculty and students to discuss concerns.
Provides guidance regarding resolutions.
Collaborates with other community colleges to deliberate programs of study.
Collaborates with faculty to assess HCC equipment as well as assess future equipment needs within the departments and discipline areas.
Keep apprised of higher education regulations and requirements, and developments via statewide community college meetings, conferences, and seminars, and other professional development avenues.
Partners with facility management to provide updated and safe learning environments.
Manages the designated area(s) budget to include grants, professional development, and over all purchasing needs.
Manages materials and supplies; works with faculty and administrative assistants to assess needs, sourcing, and price determination. Facilitates the requisition and purchase order process.
Oversees assigned program area for accreditation and works with local school districts and the Iowa Department of Education regarding requirements for accreditation.
Attends HCC meetings to discuss and resolve college issues, and/or concerns.
Develops professional development opportunities for high school instructors. Works with faculty to provide courses that will provide college credit and re-licensure credits for high school instructors.
Participates on hiring committees for the selection of faculty, professional, and support service staff.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Conducts advisory meetings to provide guidance on the directions of the programs.
Enhances the School and College profile, resource streams, and engagement with alumni and the community.
Actively participates and supports public and community health initiatives.
Accreditation responsibilities to include obtaining knowledge of accreditation requirements for all programs that have governing bodies or required accreditation under the Dean’s direction.
Provides support to program chairs when completing required accreditation process reports.
Provides support to the college’s accreditation liaison when required for the Iowa Department of Education, NACEP and the Higher Learning Commission.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a physical or natural science or healthcare discipline, education, administration, or closely related field.
Minimum of five (5) years’ administration experience in post-secondary education setting with at least two (2) years full-time teaching experience in a post-secondary health or science program.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accreditation in higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching instruction.
Demonstrated experience in program development, planning, curriculum and budget management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated effective strong interpersonal communication skills to positivity interact with students, faculty and staff.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated proficient knowledge in curriculum development and student assessment.
Demonstrated knowledge of classroom management, inventory procedures and enterprise management.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public while contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience
Working knowledge of community college philosophy, program accessibility, and alternative and advanced technological educational delivery systems.
Supervisory experience with full-time faculty and adjuncts
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with flexibility to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The salary range for this position begins at $107,700.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share how you’ve used technology in your teaching experience either as a part of your lecture or lab or clinical or a combination of those.
In terms of student support and success, give examples of initiatives that you’ve championed or directed.
Discuss your knowledge and experience with accreditation as it relates to either a health program or a college accrediting body.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Priority screening is set to begin on Thursday, May 30, 2024 . Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Institutional Mission:
SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.
Position Title: Lecturer in Tropical Ecology
Reports To:
Center Director, Center for Amazon Studies
Dean, Office of Academic Affairs
Location: Tarapoto, Peru
Start Date: July 2024
Compensation/Benefits:
This is a ten-month contract position with likely renewal depending on successful completion of duties and expectations. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package and on-site room and board included.
Position Summary:
The SFS Center for Amazon Studies, located in Tarapoto, Peru seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester in Peru. On a contract basis, the Lecturer in Tropical Ecology will deliver the 50-hour Tropical Ecology of the Amazon course during the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, during fall and spring, they will co-teach the 50-hour Directed Research course with other faculty members, leading a faculty-developed directed research project with a small group of students.
This position will engage students in a classroom setting, but also through extensive time spent in the field. We encourage faculty to integrate as much fieldwork and hands-on experience into their courses as possible. Faculty are also integral members of the Center’s communal living model, eating and working with the student cohort. SFS programs do not follow a nine to five model.
Additional responsibilities outside of teaching may include participation in community engagement days, involvement in student life, organization of laboratory space, and general Center upkeep. We are especially interested in candidates with experience teaching to a diverse student body, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence in a learning environment, conservation, and the community of Tarapoto.
Center Focus:
The SFS Center for Amazon Studies seeks to understand both the conflicts and synergies of conservation and development. Students will gain a sense of the richness of the Amazon region—biodiversity, social and cultural diversity, and ecosystem services—while exploring strategies for sustainable livelihoods in this highly productive and diverse region of South America.
The interdisciplinary themes of socio-ecological resilience, environmental justice, and conservation will guide our inquiry. Through coursework, field exercises, and Directed Research, students will study people’s dependence on the environment, examine the threats to the environment and to social networks, and explore the tools and strategies for mitigating the threats and promoting well-being among rural communities. A strong component of the program will be examining the ecological patterns and processes that underpin the high diversity of the region.
SFS Position on Diversity and Inclusion:
SFS was founded with the belief that stewardship of our planet is the responsibility of people all around the world. Addressing complex global issues requires the active inclusion of stakeholders with varying perspectives and identities. We recognize that to successfully address threats to our natural world, we must look beyond social constructs designed to divide us. Just as we value biodiversity in all its forms, we value and engage with a multitude of diverse perspectives and people in the countries where we work and the students and staff we serve.
Duties and Responsibilities:
SFS Lecturer positions are different than many other university teaching positions. Lecturers are integral members of the Center’s communal living model. The faculty team works closely and collaboratively to deliver a field-based interdisciplinary program, where programming days can be long and active. The program does not follow a nine to five model. In addition to providing high quality, inquiry-based teaching, faculty also participate fully in student life and in the implementation of the Center’s research plan. The publication of both student-assisted and independent research results is encouraged and supported.
Minimum qualifications
Ph.D. and university-level teaching experience in areas related to tropical ecology, resource management, forestry/agroforestry management, terrestrial ecology, rainforest ecology or related field
Field research experience and/or project implementation in tropical areas
Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive learning environments
Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary teaching and research team
Track record of research publications
Experience leading forest walks and hikes
Experience teaching classes in the field
Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
Fluent in English (all courses taught in English)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Peru
Experience teaching field courses
Experience with residential student group management and/or risk management
Experience cross-teaching or collaborating on projects in environmental policy, governance, climate change, sustainable tourism and development, or land usage
Track record of grant writing success
Current First Aid, CPR, and/or Wilderness First Aid certification
Fluent in Spanish
May 02, 2024
Full time
Institutional Mission:
SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.
Position Title: Lecturer in Tropical Ecology
Reports To:
Center Director, Center for Amazon Studies
Dean, Office of Academic Affairs
Location: Tarapoto, Peru
Start Date: July 2024
Compensation/Benefits:
This is a ten-month contract position with likely renewal depending on successful completion of duties and expectations. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package and on-site room and board included.
Position Summary:
The SFS Center for Amazon Studies, located in Tarapoto, Peru seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to serve as part of a team of faculty and staff that delivers an interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience to students spending a semester in Peru. On a contract basis, the Lecturer in Tropical Ecology will deliver the 50-hour Tropical Ecology of the Amazon course during the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, during fall and spring, they will co-teach the 50-hour Directed Research course with other faculty members, leading a faculty-developed directed research project with a small group of students.
This position will engage students in a classroom setting, but also through extensive time spent in the field. We encourage faculty to integrate as much fieldwork and hands-on experience into their courses as possible. Faculty are also integral members of the Center’s communal living model, eating and working with the student cohort. SFS programs do not follow a nine to five model.
Additional responsibilities outside of teaching may include participation in community engagement days, involvement in student life, organization of laboratory space, and general Center upkeep. We are especially interested in candidates with experience teaching to a diverse student body, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence in a learning environment, conservation, and the community of Tarapoto.
Center Focus:
The SFS Center for Amazon Studies seeks to understand both the conflicts and synergies of conservation and development. Students will gain a sense of the richness of the Amazon region—biodiversity, social and cultural diversity, and ecosystem services—while exploring strategies for sustainable livelihoods in this highly productive and diverse region of South America.
The interdisciplinary themes of socio-ecological resilience, environmental justice, and conservation will guide our inquiry. Through coursework, field exercises, and Directed Research, students will study people’s dependence on the environment, examine the threats to the environment and to social networks, and explore the tools and strategies for mitigating the threats and promoting well-being among rural communities. A strong component of the program will be examining the ecological patterns and processes that underpin the high diversity of the region.
SFS Position on Diversity and Inclusion:
SFS was founded with the belief that stewardship of our planet is the responsibility of people all around the world. Addressing complex global issues requires the active inclusion of stakeholders with varying perspectives and identities. We recognize that to successfully address threats to our natural world, we must look beyond social constructs designed to divide us. Just as we value biodiversity in all its forms, we value and engage with a multitude of diverse perspectives and people in the countries where we work and the students and staff we serve.
Duties and Responsibilities:
SFS Lecturer positions are different than many other university teaching positions. Lecturers are integral members of the Center’s communal living model. The faculty team works closely and collaboratively to deliver a field-based interdisciplinary program, where programming days can be long and active. The program does not follow a nine to five model. In addition to providing high quality, inquiry-based teaching, faculty also participate fully in student life and in the implementation of the Center’s research plan. The publication of both student-assisted and independent research results is encouraged and supported.
Minimum qualifications
Ph.D. and university-level teaching experience in areas related to tropical ecology, resource management, forestry/agroforestry management, terrestrial ecology, rainforest ecology or related field
Field research experience and/or project implementation in tropical areas
Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive learning environments
Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary teaching and research team
Track record of research publications
Experience leading forest walks and hikes
Experience teaching classes in the field
Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
Fluent in English (all courses taught in English)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Peru
Experience teaching field courses
Experience with residential student group management and/or risk management
Experience cross-teaching or collaborating on projects in environmental policy, governance, climate change, sustainable tourism and development, or land usage
Track record of grant writing success
Current First Aid, CPR, and/or Wilderness First Aid certification
Fluent in Spanish
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Basics
Posted: April 26, 2024
Job title: Major Gifts Officer
Department: Development
Application deadline: 9 am ET Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Application materials:
Please submit an application using this form . You are welcome to preview all questions before beginning. We estimate that completing the application form will take you no longer than 1 hour, but there is no time limit.
If you’re interested, this academic paper provides an overview of the reasons to favor application forms that collect specific kinds of information over resumes and cover letters.
The form will ask you to provide the following:
Answers to multiple choice and restricted answer questions regarding your skills.
Short answer replies relating to your previous work experience and interests related to the qualifications listed for this role.
Application process timeline:
Phone screening: early to mid-June 2024
Skills assessment: mid-June 2024
Video interview: late June 2024
Target start date: July 2024
Terms of employment
Location:
Full-time remote; exempt position.
Accepting applicants based in the United States, United Kingdom, or Germany only. All applicants must be able to maintain the schedule requirements below.
Must be able to meet with colleagues in Eastern Time (US) (GMT-4) and Mountain Time (US) (GMT-6) most days of the week, as well as communicate with donors based in various US time zones every day to every few days. Additionally, the role may involve occasional meetings with colleagues in Pacific Time (US) (GMT-7) and European time zones (GMT+1 & GMT+2). Due to the global nature of our operations, some meetings may fall outside of local business hours.
Note: We do not sponsor work visas. We are only considering applicants eligible to work in the country where they plan to reside and work.
Public health:
We prioritize public health in how we do our work. We encourage measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. These may include vaccinations recommended by public health authorities.
In times of elevated public health risk, such as outbreaks or pandemics, we expect employees to cooperate with precautionary measures recommended by public health authorities. These may include regular testing, masking, social distancing, or other safety protocols aimed at reducing the risk of transmission.
When there are recommendations made by public health authorities regarding vaccinations, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on medical or religious reasons, in accordance with our policy and applicable law.
Expected start date:
July 2024 (exact date flexible)
Expected Salary:
$83,524.42–$91,876.86, depending on the approximate cost of living in your area.
For a complete description of how we set and raise salaries, see our salary algorithm .
Benefits :
US only: Comprehensive health and dental insurance with vision insurance available.
Generous paid time off and leave policies. The typical structure includes:
Four weeks of paid vacation, 13 holidays, plus a two-week paid organization-wide break in late December.
Two weeks of paid sick leave, which may also be used for caring for human or non-human family members.
Note: Leave policies vary slightly by country of employment due to local regulations.
A remote framework that allows you to balance work and personal commitments, along with a technology stipend to cover associated costs.
A friendly, open culture that encourages feedback, collaboration, experimentation, and evidence-based innovation.
Opportunities for advancement as our team and programs continue their growth trajectory.
Dedicated leadership and colleagues committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We have an internal JEDI committee, provide annual staff and manager training to learn about biases at work, and support employees with visible and invisible disabilities.
Reimbursement for books you buy and read for professional development.
Reports to:
Development Director Casey Darnley (he/him)
Travel:
We estimate approximately five weeks of travel is required for:
Annual staff retreats: Maximum of two per year, alternating between locations in the United States and Europe.
Annual team meetings: Predominantly held in the United States for the Development team, occurring once per year.
Donor meetings within the United States.
Professional Development: Attending in-person conferences or training workshops, subject to approval.
Ability to self-organize travel in the United States and Europe; travel by either car, train, bus, or plane for extended durations is required.
Must be able to obtain legal permission to make such trips (e.g., by having a valid passport and obtaining any necessary visas for travel).
Responsibilities
Position mission statement:
As Wild Animal Initiative’s first Major Gifts Officer, you will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to nurture current donors, identify prospective major donors, foster relationships, and drive fundraising efforts. You will join a growing Development team and be our first staff member dedicated to personally cultivating relationships with new and current donors to solicit the gifts that make our work possible.
You will use a donor-centric and moves-management approach to set a major gifts strategy and meet annual and long-term fundraising goals. This means that you will focus on perceiving our donors' needs, interests, and motivations and strategically guide them through various stages of engagement and solicitation. The ultimate goal is to increase funding by carefully nurturing connections and aligning donor interests with the goals of Wild Animal Initiative (WAI).
You will develop and implement strategies that foster strong donor relations and ensure that our supporters feel valued, engaged, and connected to what we're doing. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Wild Animal Initiative departments, using your communication skills to cultivate partnerships and drive support.
You should consider applying for this role if you are a proven, clear, and compelling communicator with a passion for our mission of understanding and improving the lives of wild animals, and a demonstrated ability to pursue and nurture relationships with donors.
Supervisory responsibilities:
None currently, but as the Development team grows, there may be opportunities to manage staff in the future.
Core responsibilities:
Donor discovery and research
Prospect research: Gather data on potential donors and various donor communities. Identify their interests, financial capacity, access, and giving history, and identify how best to ask for support from these prospects.
Data management and engagement coordination: Efficiently manage donor data, including contact information, donor meeting notes, and relevant details. Assign follow-up steps and ownership to yourself or other staff as necessary.
Strategic engagement: Proactively seek out and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Wild Animal Welfare (WAW) developments by engaging with key contacts (donors, researchers, influencers) to gather insights, understand trends, and identify emerging players in the field to inform decision-making, foster collaboration, and contribute to WAI's strategic objectives.
Relationship cultivation
Donor relationship building: Cultivate meaningful connections with potential donors, fostering trust and engagement in alignment with organizational values. Engage with and build relationships with donors within a remote framework and travel to meet with donors in person as necessary.
Strategic donor engagement: Own the development and implementation of major donor and planned giving engagement strategies. Proactively manage and grow a robust portfolio of prospective and existing major donors to solidify relationships and maximize giving potential.
Coordination and delegation: Work with the Executive Director, Development Director, and others to coordinate engagement efforts to ensure a seamless and personalized donor experience. Efficiently schedule, prepare for, and facilitate donor meetings.
Coaching: Provide necessary coaching to colleagues, enhancing confidence for successful donor interactions, strengthening relationships, and advancing WAI’s fundraising goals.
Gift acquisition and acknowledgment
Strategic fundraising solicitation: Execute targeted fundraising solicitations through persuasive conversations and the ability to contextualize WAI’s programmatic achievements and organizational goals, focusing on securing gifts of $5,000 and above to drive organizational growth and impact.
Donor alignment : Develop pitch decks and cases for support that resonate with various donors and donor communities, enhancing donor engagement and satisfaction.
Major gift fundraising: Secure five- and six-figure gifts from existing and new donors. Independently develop strategies that drive increased contributions and long-term support for organizational initiatives.
Prospect engagement strategy: Develop self-directed and tailored approaches to engaging high-impact donors, utilizing major gifts, planned giving, and event-based methods as appropriate.
Gratitude and acknowledgment management: Express gratitude to donors through thoughtful and personalized communications, ensuring donors feel valued and appreciated for their gifts. Manage appropriate delegation of this task to designated staff, such as the Development Director, the Executive Director, or Board members.
Other duties: As a young nonprofit, our organization's needs are still evolving, necessitating flexibility and openness to new duties as they may be assigned on short notice. We're seeking someone adaptable and responsive to changing requirements.
Qualifications
Note that we do not require any specific academic credentials or prior work experience for you to be considered for this position, as research shows that such requirements can diminish the quality of candidate pools by deterring individuals from applying who would otherwise be a great fit for a role. If you’re not sure whether you have the right qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. We’d love the chance to consider your application.
This role will require you to have the following qualifications:
Interpersonal awareness: Demonstrate empathy, concern for others, cooperation, and positive relationship-building. Show sensitivity to cultural differences, curiosity, and respect for others' perspectives and feelings.
Integrity: Maintain unwavering integrity in all professional activities. Uphold honesty and ethical principles, ensuring transparency and trust in donor relationships.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI): Motivated to understand and counteract the ways that personal biases, cultural differences, and systemic inequities can hinder our decision-making, work culture, and programmatic effectiveness. A basic awareness of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion concepts, including their relevance to the workplace.
Independence: Capable of thriving in a remote work environment within a supportive team: adept at independent work, dependable in meeting commitments, and proactive in taking initiative without constant supervision. Able to autonomously manage donor relationships, drive fundraising initiatives, and implement strategic engagement tactics to achieve major gifts and organizational objectives.
Software: Ability to utilize various software and technology tools such as CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), project management platforms (e.g., Asana), and productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace) to streamline fundraising processes and increase efficiency.
Communication skills: Clearly and respectfully express oneself in both written and verbal communication; demonstrate active listening. Tailor communication to meet the needs of diverse audiences and utilize strong networking abilities to engage high-net-worth individuals and key stakeholders effectively.
Writing: Ability to write effectively for various formats, such as emails, proposals, fact sheets, presentations, etc. You will collaborate with our Communications department on evergreen pieces like cases for support and template pitch decks, but you will need to have the ability to write at a high volume, producing clear and compelling correspondence that effectively communicates our mission and work to donors and other stakeholders.
Donor alignment: Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research and analysis to gain insights into donor interests, ensure alignment with organizational priorities, and foster strategic engagement. Demonstrated success in making persuasive presentations and negotiations to garner support or alignment.
Critical thinking: Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches. Strategically assess donor engagement opportunities and navigate complex fundraising solicitation processes.
Persuasion skills: Demonstrated ability to passionately advocate for our mission verbally and in writing in order to effectively tailor our message to diverse audiences, anticipate objections, and inspire donors through compelling storytelling and data-driven evidence.
Resourcefulness: Proven creative problem-solving, adaptability, and persistence, even in challenging situations. Quickly grasp our organization's mission, values, and guiding philosophies to communicate confidently. Understand donor motivations and identify connections with diverse communities.
This role might also benefit from you having some of the following qualifications. You could still be a highly competitive candidate even if you don’t have any of these qualifications.
CRM familiarity: Preferred candidates will have a basic grasp of CRM software, particularly Salesforce. While prior experience in using Salesforce to track interactions is not required, adaptability and a willingness to learn our specific CRM processes are valued attributes. We recognize that CRM systems can vary in their implementation, and candidates' familiarity with CRM software can be supplemented through training.
Environmental, wildlife, and conservation advocacy community engagement: Preferred candidates will exhibit an appreciation of community motivations, norms, and culture within these spheres. They should demonstrate a nuanced approach to animal welfare fundraising, acknowledging donors' emotional connections to animals. This involves understanding various animal welfare causes and promoting compassion toward animals. Candidates skilled in navigating these complexities and building connections with diverse philanthropic communities are highly valued.
Familiarity with effective altruism: Most of our current major donors are influenced by effective altruism. Although membership in the effective altruism community is not required, we want to recognize that perceiving and meeting the needs of those donors will be aided by familiarity with the movement’s core concepts (e.g., cause prioritization, counterfactual impact), common norms (e.g., calibrated confidence estimates, openness about failures), and related cause areas (farmed animal advocacy and longtermism). Candidates willing to learn and adapt are encouraged to apply.
Adaptability in fundraising techniques: Candidates with cause-based, academic, or research fundraising experience may find their skills more readily applicable. Traditional engagement methods like site tours won’t be standard in our remote, research-focused model, so we encourage applicants to consider how their skills can translate creatively. Effective communication of our research impact to donors is key in our organization.
About our mission
Wild Animal Initiative is a remote 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to accelerating science that helps wild animals. We conduct original research, fund cutting-edge research projects at other institutions, and support the global network of scientists in our field with services and training.
We are looking to work with people who approach our mission as an inherently inclusive endeavor and celebrate the differences of others. We strongly encourage Black, Brown, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, and people of other historically marginalized communities to apply and welcome applicants of any religion, age, origin, class, citizenship, parental status, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender. We view a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and ways of understanding the world and wild animals as an asset that can improve the performance, collective intelligence, innovation, and quality of science at Wild Animal Initiative while also addressing the exclusionary aspects of the spaces we operate in. We integrate these values into all aspects of our work and seek to constantly improve our implementation of them. We seek to benefit and share power with everyone at Wild Animal Initiative.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in their respective jurisdictions.
If you have any questions about our hiring process or open positions, or if you would like to recommend excellent candidates, please reach out to us at hiring@wildanimalinitiative.org.
To express your interest in working with us in a capacity not currently open, please submit your information via our Job Interest Form . By doing so, you will be added to our talent database, which we consult for new roles, and when recommending candidates to other mission-aligned organizations.
Thank you for considering Wild Animal Initiative as the next part of your vocational journey. We hope to hear from you!
Requests for accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, we welcome requests for reasonable accommodations if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply for this job as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Hiring Manager Emily Sharp at emily.sharp@wildanimalinitiative.org.
May 01, 2024
Full time
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Basics
Posted: April 26, 2024
Job title: Major Gifts Officer
Department: Development
Application deadline: 9 am ET Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Application materials:
Please submit an application using this form . You are welcome to preview all questions before beginning. We estimate that completing the application form will take you no longer than 1 hour, but there is no time limit.
If you’re interested, this academic paper provides an overview of the reasons to favor application forms that collect specific kinds of information over resumes and cover letters.
The form will ask you to provide the following:
Answers to multiple choice and restricted answer questions regarding your skills.
Short answer replies relating to your previous work experience and interests related to the qualifications listed for this role.
Application process timeline:
Phone screening: early to mid-June 2024
Skills assessment: mid-June 2024
Video interview: late June 2024
Target start date: July 2024
Terms of employment
Location:
Full-time remote; exempt position.
Accepting applicants based in the United States, United Kingdom, or Germany only. All applicants must be able to maintain the schedule requirements below.
Must be able to meet with colleagues in Eastern Time (US) (GMT-4) and Mountain Time (US) (GMT-6) most days of the week, as well as communicate with donors based in various US time zones every day to every few days. Additionally, the role may involve occasional meetings with colleagues in Pacific Time (US) (GMT-7) and European time zones (GMT+1 & GMT+2). Due to the global nature of our operations, some meetings may fall outside of local business hours.
Note: We do not sponsor work visas. We are only considering applicants eligible to work in the country where they plan to reside and work.
Public health:
We prioritize public health in how we do our work. We encourage measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. These may include vaccinations recommended by public health authorities.
In times of elevated public health risk, such as outbreaks or pandemics, we expect employees to cooperate with precautionary measures recommended by public health authorities. These may include regular testing, masking, social distancing, or other safety protocols aimed at reducing the risk of transmission.
When there are recommendations made by public health authorities regarding vaccinations, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on medical or religious reasons, in accordance with our policy and applicable law.
Expected start date:
July 2024 (exact date flexible)
Expected Salary:
$83,524.42–$91,876.86, depending on the approximate cost of living in your area.
For a complete description of how we set and raise salaries, see our salary algorithm .
Benefits :
US only: Comprehensive health and dental insurance with vision insurance available.
Generous paid time off and leave policies. The typical structure includes:
Four weeks of paid vacation, 13 holidays, plus a two-week paid organization-wide break in late December.
Two weeks of paid sick leave, which may also be used for caring for human or non-human family members.
Note: Leave policies vary slightly by country of employment due to local regulations.
A remote framework that allows you to balance work and personal commitments, along with a technology stipend to cover associated costs.
A friendly, open culture that encourages feedback, collaboration, experimentation, and evidence-based innovation.
Opportunities for advancement as our team and programs continue their growth trajectory.
Dedicated leadership and colleagues committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We have an internal JEDI committee, provide annual staff and manager training to learn about biases at work, and support employees with visible and invisible disabilities.
Reimbursement for books you buy and read for professional development.
Reports to:
Development Director Casey Darnley (he/him)
Travel:
We estimate approximately five weeks of travel is required for:
Annual staff retreats: Maximum of two per year, alternating between locations in the United States and Europe.
Annual team meetings: Predominantly held in the United States for the Development team, occurring once per year.
Donor meetings within the United States.
Professional Development: Attending in-person conferences or training workshops, subject to approval.
Ability to self-organize travel in the United States and Europe; travel by either car, train, bus, or plane for extended durations is required.
Must be able to obtain legal permission to make such trips (e.g., by having a valid passport and obtaining any necessary visas for travel).
Responsibilities
Position mission statement:
As Wild Animal Initiative’s first Major Gifts Officer, you will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to nurture current donors, identify prospective major donors, foster relationships, and drive fundraising efforts. You will join a growing Development team and be our first staff member dedicated to personally cultivating relationships with new and current donors to solicit the gifts that make our work possible.
You will use a donor-centric and moves-management approach to set a major gifts strategy and meet annual and long-term fundraising goals. This means that you will focus on perceiving our donors' needs, interests, and motivations and strategically guide them through various stages of engagement and solicitation. The ultimate goal is to increase funding by carefully nurturing connections and aligning donor interests with the goals of Wild Animal Initiative (WAI).
You will develop and implement strategies that foster strong donor relations and ensure that our supporters feel valued, engaged, and connected to what we're doing. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Wild Animal Initiative departments, using your communication skills to cultivate partnerships and drive support.
You should consider applying for this role if you are a proven, clear, and compelling communicator with a passion for our mission of understanding and improving the lives of wild animals, and a demonstrated ability to pursue and nurture relationships with donors.
Supervisory responsibilities:
None currently, but as the Development team grows, there may be opportunities to manage staff in the future.
Core responsibilities:
Donor discovery and research
Prospect research: Gather data on potential donors and various donor communities. Identify their interests, financial capacity, access, and giving history, and identify how best to ask for support from these prospects.
Data management and engagement coordination: Efficiently manage donor data, including contact information, donor meeting notes, and relevant details. Assign follow-up steps and ownership to yourself or other staff as necessary.
Strategic engagement: Proactively seek out and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Wild Animal Welfare (WAW) developments by engaging with key contacts (donors, researchers, influencers) to gather insights, understand trends, and identify emerging players in the field to inform decision-making, foster collaboration, and contribute to WAI's strategic objectives.
Relationship cultivation
Donor relationship building: Cultivate meaningful connections with potential donors, fostering trust and engagement in alignment with organizational values. Engage with and build relationships with donors within a remote framework and travel to meet with donors in person as necessary.
Strategic donor engagement: Own the development and implementation of major donor and planned giving engagement strategies. Proactively manage and grow a robust portfolio of prospective and existing major donors to solidify relationships and maximize giving potential.
Coordination and delegation: Work with the Executive Director, Development Director, and others to coordinate engagement efforts to ensure a seamless and personalized donor experience. Efficiently schedule, prepare for, and facilitate donor meetings.
Coaching: Provide necessary coaching to colleagues, enhancing confidence for successful donor interactions, strengthening relationships, and advancing WAI’s fundraising goals.
Gift acquisition and acknowledgment
Strategic fundraising solicitation: Execute targeted fundraising solicitations through persuasive conversations and the ability to contextualize WAI’s programmatic achievements and organizational goals, focusing on securing gifts of $5,000 and above to drive organizational growth and impact.
Donor alignment : Develop pitch decks and cases for support that resonate with various donors and donor communities, enhancing donor engagement and satisfaction.
Major gift fundraising: Secure five- and six-figure gifts from existing and new donors. Independently develop strategies that drive increased contributions and long-term support for organizational initiatives.
Prospect engagement strategy: Develop self-directed and tailored approaches to engaging high-impact donors, utilizing major gifts, planned giving, and event-based methods as appropriate.
Gratitude and acknowledgment management: Express gratitude to donors through thoughtful and personalized communications, ensuring donors feel valued and appreciated for their gifts. Manage appropriate delegation of this task to designated staff, such as the Development Director, the Executive Director, or Board members.
Other duties: As a young nonprofit, our organization's needs are still evolving, necessitating flexibility and openness to new duties as they may be assigned on short notice. We're seeking someone adaptable and responsive to changing requirements.
Qualifications
Note that we do not require any specific academic credentials or prior work experience for you to be considered for this position, as research shows that such requirements can diminish the quality of candidate pools by deterring individuals from applying who would otherwise be a great fit for a role. If you’re not sure whether you have the right qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. We’d love the chance to consider your application.
This role will require you to have the following qualifications:
Interpersonal awareness: Demonstrate empathy, concern for others, cooperation, and positive relationship-building. Show sensitivity to cultural differences, curiosity, and respect for others' perspectives and feelings.
Integrity: Maintain unwavering integrity in all professional activities. Uphold honesty and ethical principles, ensuring transparency and trust in donor relationships.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI): Motivated to understand and counteract the ways that personal biases, cultural differences, and systemic inequities can hinder our decision-making, work culture, and programmatic effectiveness. A basic awareness of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion concepts, including their relevance to the workplace.
Independence: Capable of thriving in a remote work environment within a supportive team: adept at independent work, dependable in meeting commitments, and proactive in taking initiative without constant supervision. Able to autonomously manage donor relationships, drive fundraising initiatives, and implement strategic engagement tactics to achieve major gifts and organizational objectives.
Software: Ability to utilize various software and technology tools such as CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), project management platforms (e.g., Asana), and productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace) to streamline fundraising processes and increase efficiency.
Communication skills: Clearly and respectfully express oneself in both written and verbal communication; demonstrate active listening. Tailor communication to meet the needs of diverse audiences and utilize strong networking abilities to engage high-net-worth individuals and key stakeholders effectively.
Writing: Ability to write effectively for various formats, such as emails, proposals, fact sheets, presentations, etc. You will collaborate with our Communications department on evergreen pieces like cases for support and template pitch decks, but you will need to have the ability to write at a high volume, producing clear and compelling correspondence that effectively communicates our mission and work to donors and other stakeholders.
Donor alignment: Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research and analysis to gain insights into donor interests, ensure alignment with organizational priorities, and foster strategic engagement. Demonstrated success in making persuasive presentations and negotiations to garner support or alignment.
Critical thinking: Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches. Strategically assess donor engagement opportunities and navigate complex fundraising solicitation processes.
Persuasion skills: Demonstrated ability to passionately advocate for our mission verbally and in writing in order to effectively tailor our message to diverse audiences, anticipate objections, and inspire donors through compelling storytelling and data-driven evidence.
Resourcefulness: Proven creative problem-solving, adaptability, and persistence, even in challenging situations. Quickly grasp our organization's mission, values, and guiding philosophies to communicate confidently. Understand donor motivations and identify connections with diverse communities.
This role might also benefit from you having some of the following qualifications. You could still be a highly competitive candidate even if you don’t have any of these qualifications.
CRM familiarity: Preferred candidates will have a basic grasp of CRM software, particularly Salesforce. While prior experience in using Salesforce to track interactions is not required, adaptability and a willingness to learn our specific CRM processes are valued attributes. We recognize that CRM systems can vary in their implementation, and candidates' familiarity with CRM software can be supplemented through training.
Environmental, wildlife, and conservation advocacy community engagement: Preferred candidates will exhibit an appreciation of community motivations, norms, and culture within these spheres. They should demonstrate a nuanced approach to animal welfare fundraising, acknowledging donors' emotional connections to animals. This involves understanding various animal welfare causes and promoting compassion toward animals. Candidates skilled in navigating these complexities and building connections with diverse philanthropic communities are highly valued.
Familiarity with effective altruism: Most of our current major donors are influenced by effective altruism. Although membership in the effective altruism community is not required, we want to recognize that perceiving and meeting the needs of those donors will be aided by familiarity with the movement’s core concepts (e.g., cause prioritization, counterfactual impact), common norms (e.g., calibrated confidence estimates, openness about failures), and related cause areas (farmed animal advocacy and longtermism). Candidates willing to learn and adapt are encouraged to apply.
Adaptability in fundraising techniques: Candidates with cause-based, academic, or research fundraising experience may find their skills more readily applicable. Traditional engagement methods like site tours won’t be standard in our remote, research-focused model, so we encourage applicants to consider how their skills can translate creatively. Effective communication of our research impact to donors is key in our organization.
About our mission
Wild Animal Initiative is a remote 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to accelerating science that helps wild animals. We conduct original research, fund cutting-edge research projects at other institutions, and support the global network of scientists in our field with services and training.
We are looking to work with people who approach our mission as an inherently inclusive endeavor and celebrate the differences of others. We strongly encourage Black, Brown, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, and people of other historically marginalized communities to apply and welcome applicants of any religion, age, origin, class, citizenship, parental status, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender. We view a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and ways of understanding the world and wild animals as an asset that can improve the performance, collective intelligence, innovation, and quality of science at Wild Animal Initiative while also addressing the exclusionary aspects of the spaces we operate in. We integrate these values into all aspects of our work and seek to constantly improve our implementation of them. We seek to benefit and share power with everyone at Wild Animal Initiative.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in their respective jurisdictions.
If you have any questions about our hiring process or open positions, or if you would like to recommend excellent candidates, please reach out to us at hiring@wildanimalinitiative.org.
To express your interest in working with us in a capacity not currently open, please submit your information via our Job Interest Form . By doing so, you will be added to our talent database, which we consult for new roles, and when recommending candidates to other mission-aligned organizations.
Thank you for considering Wild Animal Initiative as the next part of your vocational journey. We hope to hear from you!
Requests for accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, we welcome requests for reasonable accommodations if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply for this job as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Hiring Manager Emily Sharp at emily.sharp@wildanimalinitiative.org.
Clark College
Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA. 98663
Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, exempt Executive Assistant (EA) to the Vice President in the Student Affairs department. Leading with racial equity, the Executive Assistant (EA) to the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) supports and assists the division by providing a wide range of complex administrative, secretarial support services, and budget tracking for the division. This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting meetings, activities, evaluation and reporting for accreditation and strategic planning. The EA requires the ability to work with minimal direction. The position also requires a high degree of confidentiality, knowledge, and expertise in a variety of institutional interactions. The EA should demonstrate, establish, and maintain highly effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers, students, faculty, outside agencies, and the public; work in a team environment with diverse populations; proactively problem solve; communicate effectively and respectfully at all levels; cope effectively with conflict; and represent the college and its programs professionally. The EA may be responsible for training, supervising, and reviewing the work of student workers. T he current hybrid work schedule is four days on campus and one day remote. The hybrid schedule and hours are subject to change based on the needs of the college. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs and provide the comprehensive clerical needs of the division with a high level of performance and confidentiality.
Act as liaison for the Vice President of Student Affairs with the College community, SBCTC, the Office of the Attorney General, other state agencies, businesses, educational organizations, local school districts, and other colleges and universities.
Initiate and coordinate meetings and materials for the Student Affairs Council (SAC) and Student Affairs All Staff Meetings.
Serve as the Vice President of Student Affairs’ delegate on the Academic Standards Committee (ASC).
Coordinate the Vice President’s annual administrators’ evaluation process.
Support the development of communication sent on behalf of the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Coordinate and schedule management meetings, committee meetings, and retreats. Prepare agendas, attend meetings and compose minutes, arrange appointments, and make travel arrangements as needed for Vice President, as well as the Dean of Student Engagement.
Develop and maintain current knowledge of all operations within Student Affairs, the College, the Board of Trustees, and the State. Assist in the development of procedures to facilitate adherence to policies.
Serve as liaison between the appointed Assistant Attorney General and the Committee on Student Conduct Chair. Provide logistical support for the student appeal hearing.
Oversee maintenance of complete files and index of Vice President’s correspondence and information relating to administrative responsibilities following the current guidelines for records management.
Serve as Project Manager for Student Affairs departmental operational needs as assigned.
Establish necessary codification of certain Clark College policies and procedures.
Assist in developing and provide accountability of the Vice President of Student Affairs budget—monitor and control expenditures throughout the fiscal year/biennium.
Assist the Vice President in the development of the division budget and represent the department in the College budget process. Serve as contact for division deans, directors and managers in matters involving department budgets and processes. Specifically, gathering data pertaining to expenditures, revenue for fee accounts, forecasting, payroll, tracking, compiling, and projecting. Triage and respond to inquiries, questions, concerns, and complaints sent to the VPSA.
Interpret college administrative policies and procedures to staff, students, and the public requesting information.
Research and provide responses to various internal and external requests for information.
Oversee procurement of office supplies and equipment; process and authorize purchases orders and budget transfers as needed.
Monitor department budget monthly. Prepare division-spending reports for the vice president on a regular basis, reflecting annual budget expenditures.
Support labor and other contract negotiations with appropriate levels of confidentiality.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree AND four (4) years of experience providing high-level executive support, including budgeting, project management, office management, and report writing OR Bachelor degree in business, public administration, office management, paralegal, or related field AND three (3) years of experience providing high-level executive support, including budgeting, project management, office management, and report writing.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, as well as Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading, preparing and making presentations, sharing information with small and large groups, building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute assignments in a timely manner with minimal direction in a fast- paced environment, coordinate activities and meetings, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and learn and implement appropriate college policies and procedures and state laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
WHAT WE OFFER:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
SALARY RANGE: $64,010-$74,117 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases. Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver. APPLICATION PROCESS Required Online Application Materials:
Clark College Online Application
Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed.
Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs . To contact Clark College Human Resources, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu . APPLICATION DEADLINE: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., May 13, 2024. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Completion of academic degrees will also be verified through receipt of official transcripts. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360)992-2105 or by video phone at (360)991-0901. SECURITY The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or security.requests@clark.edu . The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php . ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office. Clark College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference. Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Gerald Gabbard, Director of Labor and Compliance, 360-992-2317, ggabbard@clark.edu , 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Clark College Human Resources April 30, 2024 24-00059
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, exempt Executive Assistant (EA) to the Vice President in the Student Affairs department. Leading with racial equity, the Executive Assistant (EA) to the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) supports and assists the division by providing a wide range of complex administrative, secretarial support services, and budget tracking for the division. This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting meetings, activities, evaluation and reporting for accreditation and strategic planning. The EA requires the ability to work with minimal direction. The position also requires a high degree of confidentiality, knowledge, and expertise in a variety of institutional interactions. The EA should demonstrate, establish, and maintain highly effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers, students, faculty, outside agencies, and the public; work in a team environment with diverse populations; proactively problem solve; communicate effectively and respectfully at all levels; cope effectively with conflict; and represent the college and its programs professionally. The EA may be responsible for training, supervising, and reviewing the work of student workers. T he current hybrid work schedule is four days on campus and one day remote. The hybrid schedule and hours are subject to change based on the needs of the college. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs and provide the comprehensive clerical needs of the division with a high level of performance and confidentiality.
Act as liaison for the Vice President of Student Affairs with the College community, SBCTC, the Office of the Attorney General, other state agencies, businesses, educational organizations, local school districts, and other colleges and universities.
Initiate and coordinate meetings and materials for the Student Affairs Council (SAC) and Student Affairs All Staff Meetings.
Serve as the Vice President of Student Affairs’ delegate on the Academic Standards Committee (ASC).
Coordinate the Vice President’s annual administrators’ evaluation process.
Support the development of communication sent on behalf of the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Coordinate and schedule management meetings, committee meetings, and retreats. Prepare agendas, attend meetings and compose minutes, arrange appointments, and make travel arrangements as needed for Vice President, as well as the Dean of Student Engagement.
Develop and maintain current knowledge of all operations within Student Affairs, the College, the Board of Trustees, and the State. Assist in the development of procedures to facilitate adherence to policies.
Serve as liaison between the appointed Assistant Attorney General and the Committee on Student Conduct Chair. Provide logistical support for the student appeal hearing.
Oversee maintenance of complete files and index of Vice President’s correspondence and information relating to administrative responsibilities following the current guidelines for records management.
Serve as Project Manager for Student Affairs departmental operational needs as assigned.
Establish necessary codification of certain Clark College policies and procedures.
Assist in developing and provide accountability of the Vice President of Student Affairs budget—monitor and control expenditures throughout the fiscal year/biennium.
Assist the Vice President in the development of the division budget and represent the department in the College budget process. Serve as contact for division deans, directors and managers in matters involving department budgets and processes. Specifically, gathering data pertaining to expenditures, revenue for fee accounts, forecasting, payroll, tracking, compiling, and projecting. Triage and respond to inquiries, questions, concerns, and complaints sent to the VPSA.
Interpret college administrative policies and procedures to staff, students, and the public requesting information.
Research and provide responses to various internal and external requests for information.
Oversee procurement of office supplies and equipment; process and authorize purchases orders and budget transfers as needed.
Monitor department budget monthly. Prepare division-spending reports for the vice president on a regular basis, reflecting annual budget expenditures.
Support labor and other contract negotiations with appropriate levels of confidentiality.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree AND four (4) years of experience providing high-level executive support, including budgeting, project management, office management, and report writing OR Bachelor degree in business, public administration, office management, paralegal, or related field AND three (3) years of experience providing high-level executive support, including budgeting, project management, office management, and report writing.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, as well as Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading, preparing and making presentations, sharing information with small and large groups, building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute assignments in a timely manner with minimal direction in a fast- paced environment, coordinate activities and meetings, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and learn and implement appropriate college policies and procedures and state laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
WHAT WE OFFER:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
SALARY RANGE: $64,010-$74,117 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases. Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver. APPLICATION PROCESS Required Online Application Materials:
Clark College Online Application
Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed.
Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs . To contact Clark College Human Resources, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu . APPLICATION DEADLINE: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., May 13, 2024. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Completion of academic degrees will also be verified through receipt of official transcripts. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360)992-2105 or by video phone at (360)991-0901. SECURITY The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or security.requests@clark.edu . The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php . ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office. Clark College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference. Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Gerald Gabbard, Director of Labor and Compliance, 360-992-2317, ggabbard@clark.edu , 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Clark College Human Resources April 30, 2024 24-00059
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCVEF office)
Title: Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy – Democracy
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Institutional Partnerships
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCVEF office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: E
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $90,236 - $110,236
General Description:
LCV Education Fund (LCVEF), in partnership with its sister organization, LCV, is one of the only major environmental groups and the biggest issue-area organization that has made significant strides and investments in democracy. The communities most affected by climate change, pollution, and environmental injustice are the same communities that our country has systematically excluded from the democratic process and who continue to face targeted efforts to limit civic participation. Beyond the threats to climate action that attacks on our democracy pose, voting rights rollbacks are fundamentally unjust and have consequences that reach far beyond the environment. A concerted effort to protect both is critical. To meet this challenge and support the ongoing growth of our democracy programs, LCVEF is seeking an exceptional writer and fundraiser to join our team.
Building on our highly regarded national nonpartisan civic engagement program that has registered and turned out millions of underrepresented voters since 2012, we are actively growing a coordinated state democracy program across our 30+ state affiliates, collectively known as the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM). In 2023 alone, this emerging program supported 140 state policy victories for voting rights and democracy and is now poised to expand with new support from funding identified through the work of this position.
The newly created role of Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy - Democracy will significantly increase funding for our democracy work at the state, regional, and federal levels and support the launch of a new Unified Fundraising pilot program. The goal of the Unified program is to combine fundraising between LCVEF and participating state affiliates, resulting in more money from more donors to power the Conservation Voters Movement.
The Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy - Democracy will join a core team charged primarily with raising $60+ million annually from foundations and other institutions to support the charitable and public education programs of LCVEF and its sister organization, LCV. Responsibilities include the creation of all written content for institutional fundraising such as grant proposals, reports, and customized impact updates for existing and prospective funders. They will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of current funders and prospective funders as well as guiding the overall strategy for expanding funding for our democracy policy, advocacy, and civic engagement work. This work will be achieved through close collaboration with our national program staff and our network of state affiliates. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding writer, and strategic relationship-builder who wants to make a significant impact on the intersection of democracy and the environment, through a strong racial justice and equity lens.
Responsibilities:
Writing and Communication
Develop and manage the production of high-impact, tailored grant proposals and all related materials that compellingly convey the breadth and depth of our programs, including our mission, direction, and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Lead a collaborative process with program staff to frame LCVEF programs and initiatives, including state and regional perspectives. Work with national and state program staff to develop, write, and present new and pilot proposals to funders.
Ensure that proposals elevate our work with historically disenfranchised groups who have been pushed or left out of the democratic process, particularly communities of color, including sharing our successes and impact as well as recognizing areas for improvement and growth.
Oversee the proposal development and submission process to ensure all proposals and applications are complete and submitted on time. Coordinate with the Institutional Giving, program, finance, and legal teams to gather necessary content and materials.
Maintain records in Salesforce and other systems for all democracy funders to ensure we have a complete record of communications and relationship history.
Lead on funder correspondence for invites to meetings, events, and other cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
Lead on scheduling, developing agendas, and preparing for meetings with funders.
Create and maintain profiles on funders in Salesforce and in our research files to ensure they are current and accurately reflect funder priorities and alignment with LCVEF and LCV programs.
Fundraising Strategy
Ensure we have a clear and effective strategy to build an institutional funder prospect pipeline and cultivate strong funder relationships over time, in partnership with the State Capacity Building and Community and Civic Engagement program teams, and state affiliate staff.
Directly manage a portfolio of existing democracy funders and prospects to ensure they are cultivated, stewarded, and solicited in ways that maximize our long-term relationships and support.
Ensure the Executive Team and relevant national and state affiliate staff are fully prepared and supported for meetings and follow-up with funders.
Ensure that funder strategies are coordinated with other members of the Institutional Giving team, especially for current funders of other programs that may also be interested in funding democracy work.
Regularly evaluate progress toward our institutional fundraising goals for democracy programs at LCVEF and LCV, flagging any places where we are off track, and identifying and implementing strong strategies to adjust the work to reach our goals.
Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 4 years of experience in professional fundraising, including at least 2 years of grant writing. Thorough understanding of institutional funding and fundraising, and s uccessful track record of securing significant commitments from institutional funders are essential. Demonstrated ability to quickly develop a nuanced understanding of and relationships within the democracy funding landscape. Preferred - In-depth understanding of how 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities intersect and the differences in writing for each entity’s programs. Existing in-depth knowledge of and strong relationships with democracy funders.
Skills: Exceptional writer, with the ability to write and edit compelling funding proposals and other materials that convey the full scope of our work, including our commitment to, impacts in, and growth areas in racial justice and equity. Understanding of and ability to tell a compelling story about how environmental issues intersect with democracy, voting rights, and civic engagement. Excellent strategic relationship builder, with demonstrated success cultivating strong relationships over time with funders and other external allies. Excellent project manager with the ability to manage the full grant life-cycle from start to finish, including juggling multiple competing deadlines and managing the relevant work of colleagues from across several departments. Flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the role and to shifting priorities and changes in the funding landscape. Ability to build on and add to our team’s culture of strong collaboration. Fluency in Salesforce or other CRM, or ability to learn quickly.
Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of personal attitudes, biases and assumptions with an ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental and democracy issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and is driven to work to dismantle these systems. Able to build strong and trusting relationships across a range of identities and teams. Motivated and able to meaningfully contribute to discussions and plans to improve and deliver on our development team-wide commitment to anti-racist fundraising, including curiosity about and dedication to improving our approach within our reality and current context.
Working Conditions: This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Able to work hours in excess of stated office hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy - Democracy” in the subject line by May 20, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCVEF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcvef.org .
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Title: Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy – Democracy
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Institutional Partnerships
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCVEF office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: E
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $90,236 - $110,236
General Description:
LCV Education Fund (LCVEF), in partnership with its sister organization, LCV, is one of the only major environmental groups and the biggest issue-area organization that has made significant strides and investments in democracy. The communities most affected by climate change, pollution, and environmental injustice are the same communities that our country has systematically excluded from the democratic process and who continue to face targeted efforts to limit civic participation. Beyond the threats to climate action that attacks on our democracy pose, voting rights rollbacks are fundamentally unjust and have consequences that reach far beyond the environment. A concerted effort to protect both is critical. To meet this challenge and support the ongoing growth of our democracy programs, LCVEF is seeking an exceptional writer and fundraiser to join our team.
Building on our highly regarded national nonpartisan civic engagement program that has registered and turned out millions of underrepresented voters since 2012, we are actively growing a coordinated state democracy program across our 30+ state affiliates, collectively known as the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM). In 2023 alone, this emerging program supported 140 state policy victories for voting rights and democracy and is now poised to expand with new support from funding identified through the work of this position.
The newly created role of Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy - Democracy will significantly increase funding for our democracy work at the state, regional, and federal levels and support the launch of a new Unified Fundraising pilot program. The goal of the Unified program is to combine fundraising between LCVEF and participating state affiliates, resulting in more money from more donors to power the Conservation Voters Movement.
The Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy - Democracy will join a core team charged primarily with raising $60+ million annually from foundations and other institutions to support the charitable and public education programs of LCVEF and its sister organization, LCV. Responsibilities include the creation of all written content for institutional fundraising such as grant proposals, reports, and customized impact updates for existing and prospective funders. They will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of current funders and prospective funders as well as guiding the overall strategy for expanding funding for our democracy policy, advocacy, and civic engagement work. This work will be achieved through close collaboration with our national program staff and our network of state affiliates. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding writer, and strategic relationship-builder who wants to make a significant impact on the intersection of democracy and the environment, through a strong racial justice and equity lens.
Responsibilities:
Writing and Communication
Develop and manage the production of high-impact, tailored grant proposals and all related materials that compellingly convey the breadth and depth of our programs, including our mission, direction, and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Lead a collaborative process with program staff to frame LCVEF programs and initiatives, including state and regional perspectives. Work with national and state program staff to develop, write, and present new and pilot proposals to funders.
Ensure that proposals elevate our work with historically disenfranchised groups who have been pushed or left out of the democratic process, particularly communities of color, including sharing our successes and impact as well as recognizing areas for improvement and growth.
Oversee the proposal development and submission process to ensure all proposals and applications are complete and submitted on time. Coordinate with the Institutional Giving, program, finance, and legal teams to gather necessary content and materials.
Maintain records in Salesforce and other systems for all democracy funders to ensure we have a complete record of communications and relationship history.
Lead on funder correspondence for invites to meetings, events, and other cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
Lead on scheduling, developing agendas, and preparing for meetings with funders.
Create and maintain profiles on funders in Salesforce and in our research files to ensure they are current and accurately reflect funder priorities and alignment with LCVEF and LCV programs.
Fundraising Strategy
Ensure we have a clear and effective strategy to build an institutional funder prospect pipeline and cultivate strong funder relationships over time, in partnership with the State Capacity Building and Community and Civic Engagement program teams, and state affiliate staff.
Directly manage a portfolio of existing democracy funders and prospects to ensure they are cultivated, stewarded, and solicited in ways that maximize our long-term relationships and support.
Ensure the Executive Team and relevant national and state affiliate staff are fully prepared and supported for meetings and follow-up with funders.
Ensure that funder strategies are coordinated with other members of the Institutional Giving team, especially for current funders of other programs that may also be interested in funding democracy work.
Regularly evaluate progress toward our institutional fundraising goals for democracy programs at LCVEF and LCV, flagging any places where we are off track, and identifying and implementing strong strategies to adjust the work to reach our goals.
Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 4 years of experience in professional fundraising, including at least 2 years of grant writing. Thorough understanding of institutional funding and fundraising, and s uccessful track record of securing significant commitments from institutional funders are essential. Demonstrated ability to quickly develop a nuanced understanding of and relationships within the democracy funding landscape. Preferred - In-depth understanding of how 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities intersect and the differences in writing for each entity’s programs. Existing in-depth knowledge of and strong relationships with democracy funders.
Skills: Exceptional writer, with the ability to write and edit compelling funding proposals and other materials that convey the full scope of our work, including our commitment to, impacts in, and growth areas in racial justice and equity. Understanding of and ability to tell a compelling story about how environmental issues intersect with democracy, voting rights, and civic engagement. Excellent strategic relationship builder, with demonstrated success cultivating strong relationships over time with funders and other external allies. Excellent project manager with the ability to manage the full grant life-cycle from start to finish, including juggling multiple competing deadlines and managing the relevant work of colleagues from across several departments. Flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the role and to shifting priorities and changes in the funding landscape. Ability to build on and add to our team’s culture of strong collaboration. Fluency in Salesforce or other CRM, or ability to learn quickly.
Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of personal attitudes, biases and assumptions with an ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental and democracy issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and is driven to work to dismantle these systems. Able to build strong and trusting relationships across a range of identities and teams. Motivated and able to meaningfully contribute to discussions and plans to improve and deliver on our development team-wide commitment to anti-racist fundraising, including curiosity about and dedication to improving our approach within our reality and current context.
Working Conditions: This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Able to work hours in excess of stated office hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Director of Institutional Writing and Strategy - Democracy” in the subject line by May 20, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCVEF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcvef.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Title: Data & Evaluation Director, Community and Civic Engagement Department: Community and Civic Engagement Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President, Civic Engagement Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: E Salary Range (depending on experience) : $90,236 – $110,236
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Data & Evaluation Director serving the Community and Civic Engagement (CCE) department, as well as the state LCV affiliates, who will, where permitted by law, utilize data in the voter file to determine which voters and members of the general public are likely to be engaged on environmental issues, and maintain voter file information that permits the organization to educate the public and motivate supporters to become active civic participants. Reporting to the Vice President of Civic Engagement, the Data & Evaluation Director will oversee data and targeting-related activities on voter registration, civic engagement, voter mobilization and community organizing for the CCE department and our flagship programs: Democracy for All (DFA) and Chispa.
Democracy For All (DFA) is one of the largest and most dynamic civic engagement programs in the nation and the largest program of its kind within the environmental movement, registering over 1.5 million new voters in the past decade. We operate in partnership with 30+ state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), which gives Democracy For All substantial capacity and geographic reach. Our mission is to build a more just and equitable democracy that is responsive to all people and their will to protect the planet. Nationally, Democracy For All is improving access to and trust in our democracy, so communities that our country has traditionally left out of the decision-making process can reclaim their rightful influence, resulting in a system that responds to people’s will to overcome our country’s most critical environmental challenges. Democracy For All advocates for structural democracy reform, registers and turns people out to vote, and conducts transformational community organizing.
Chispa , a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.
Responsibilities:
Generate, manage, and track voter actions taken and volunteer lists for CCE programs.
Serve as a point of contact for state league partner organizations with questions around CCE 501(c)(3) mobilization programs, including nonpartisan voter registration and get out the vote (GOTV) data.
Support the Campaigns Department with state support around CCE 501(c)(4) mobilization programs, including voter registration and get out the vote (GOTV) data.
Assist state league partners in establishing 501(c)(3) program and targeting goals, including identifying and coordinating opportunities for program data analysis.
Manage state league 501(c)(3) data requests and provide data management assistance to state league partners, as needed, including nonpartisan voter registration, VAN, EveryAction, and get out the vote (GOTV) data.
Assist with cross-departmental data analysis, targeting, and training.
Manage relationships with voter file, data, analytics and technology vendors, and serve as a liaison to other organizations that LCV and LCVEF work closely with on data-related issues.
Establish clear vendor standards and expectations with regard to performance deliverables of the EveryAction platform and toolsets.
Clean data and prepare lists to upload and export into the database(s) and Civis.
Maintain records describing the quality and quantity of available data.
Create reports providing strategic insight for the CCE team about our volunteer base and voter contacts.
Assist in designing voter outreach and volunteer retention experiments.
Analyze demographic and socioeconomic trends in membership, volunteer, and voter data and recommend measures to expand stakeholder diversity.
Explore opportunities to import and export data into DDX across the organization.
Analyze racial, gender and economic justice impact of government policies and programs on organizational stakeholders and population at-large.
Travel up to 10% for staff retreats, training, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – 5 years or 3 election cycles of experience in data management on issue or electoral campaigns, or with organizations focused on voter contact, data management or data analytics. Must have worked in at least one data management role in a campaign setting. Expert-level experience with VAN, MiniVAN or other voter contact tools. Experience with creating and managing relational databases and strong knowledge of SQL. Experience with responding to data requests, troubleshooting problems, and providing data-driven strategic guidance to multiple internal and external stakeholders in different geographic locations. Experience with designing, delivering and organizing data skills or data management training. Experience with creating regular reports highlighting key metrics for internal and external stakeholders. Preferred – Experience with or interest in randomized-controlled experiments. Experience with how modeling is utilized in campaigns. Experience with a statistical programming language such as R, Stata, SAS or SPSS; Experience with Python or GIS.
Skills: Required – Strong data management and analysis skills; demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and concepts to non-technical audiences; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work; highly motivated, curious and collaborative; Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Preferred – Proficient with Catalist, Civis or other voter file platforms and campaign data management tools or CRMs.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Ability to work overtime with little notice; able to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done during peak election season. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Data & Evaluation Director” in the subject line by May 19, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Title: Data & Evaluation Director, Community and Civic Engagement Department: Community and Civic Engagement Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President, Civic Engagement Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: E Salary Range (depending on experience) : $90,236 – $110,236
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Data & Evaluation Director serving the Community and Civic Engagement (CCE) department, as well as the state LCV affiliates, who will, where permitted by law, utilize data in the voter file to determine which voters and members of the general public are likely to be engaged on environmental issues, and maintain voter file information that permits the organization to educate the public and motivate supporters to become active civic participants. Reporting to the Vice President of Civic Engagement, the Data & Evaluation Director will oversee data and targeting-related activities on voter registration, civic engagement, voter mobilization and community organizing for the CCE department and our flagship programs: Democracy for All (DFA) and Chispa.
Democracy For All (DFA) is one of the largest and most dynamic civic engagement programs in the nation and the largest program of its kind within the environmental movement, registering over 1.5 million new voters in the past decade. We operate in partnership with 30+ state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), which gives Democracy For All substantial capacity and geographic reach. Our mission is to build a more just and equitable democracy that is responsive to all people and their will to protect the planet. Nationally, Democracy For All is improving access to and trust in our democracy, so communities that our country has traditionally left out of the decision-making process can reclaim their rightful influence, resulting in a system that responds to people’s will to overcome our country’s most critical environmental challenges. Democracy For All advocates for structural democracy reform, registers and turns people out to vote, and conducts transformational community organizing.
Chispa , a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.
Responsibilities:
Generate, manage, and track voter actions taken and volunteer lists for CCE programs.
Serve as a point of contact for state league partner organizations with questions around CCE 501(c)(3) mobilization programs, including nonpartisan voter registration and get out the vote (GOTV) data.
Support the Campaigns Department with state support around CCE 501(c)(4) mobilization programs, including voter registration and get out the vote (GOTV) data.
Assist state league partners in establishing 501(c)(3) program and targeting goals, including identifying and coordinating opportunities for program data analysis.
Manage state league 501(c)(3) data requests and provide data management assistance to state league partners, as needed, including nonpartisan voter registration, VAN, EveryAction, and get out the vote (GOTV) data.
Assist with cross-departmental data analysis, targeting, and training.
Manage relationships with voter file, data, analytics and technology vendors, and serve as a liaison to other organizations that LCV and LCVEF work closely with on data-related issues.
Establish clear vendor standards and expectations with regard to performance deliverables of the EveryAction platform and toolsets.
Clean data and prepare lists to upload and export into the database(s) and Civis.
Maintain records describing the quality and quantity of available data.
Create reports providing strategic insight for the CCE team about our volunteer base and voter contacts.
Assist in designing voter outreach and volunteer retention experiments.
Analyze demographic and socioeconomic trends in membership, volunteer, and voter data and recommend measures to expand stakeholder diversity.
Explore opportunities to import and export data into DDX across the organization.
Analyze racial, gender and economic justice impact of government policies and programs on organizational stakeholders and population at-large.
Travel up to 10% for staff retreats, training, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – 5 years or 3 election cycles of experience in data management on issue or electoral campaigns, or with organizations focused on voter contact, data management or data analytics. Must have worked in at least one data management role in a campaign setting. Expert-level experience with VAN, MiniVAN or other voter contact tools. Experience with creating and managing relational databases and strong knowledge of SQL. Experience with responding to data requests, troubleshooting problems, and providing data-driven strategic guidance to multiple internal and external stakeholders in different geographic locations. Experience with designing, delivering and organizing data skills or data management training. Experience with creating regular reports highlighting key metrics for internal and external stakeholders. Preferred – Experience with or interest in randomized-controlled experiments. Experience with how modeling is utilized in campaigns. Experience with a statistical programming language such as R, Stata, SAS or SPSS; Experience with Python or GIS.
Skills: Required – Strong data management and analysis skills; demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and concepts to non-technical audiences; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality of work; highly motivated, curious and collaborative; Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Preferred – Proficient with Catalist, Civis or other voter file platforms and campaign data management tools or CRMs.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Ability to work overtime with little notice; able to work hours exceeding stated office hours to get the job done during peak election season. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Data & Evaluation Director” in the subject line by May 19, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting, the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymandering, and attacks upon voting rights, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.
America Votes and its partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement's effort to win elections and create change. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort to reach millions of voters in states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes is currently seeking a Development & Grants Assistant to join our diverse and high performing Development & Grants team. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development & Grants Assistant serves as the backbone of department operations by ensuring all administrative processes are in place to execute the department's work. This includes, working closely with other departments to ensure compliance needs are met, assisting with contribution tracking and acknowledgement, supporting donor communication needs, and other related projects as assigned. This is a temporary position, ending on March 31, 2025.
Limited Travel is required for this position.
Location
This position is based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
Support Grants Manager in working with finance and legal teams to ensure grantees have submitted necessary documentation for tracking.
Provide additional support on tracking and summarizing grantee reporting for internal and external communications.
Coordinate with the political department and state staff to gather information for regular funder updates on overall program execution.
Support the productions of various donor communications including research, content collection, copy-editing, etc.
Support the executing of in-person and virtual donor briefings (including slide administration and management).
Provide dedicated administrative support for fundraising principals, to include assistance with scheduling, meeting prep, and other logistical needs.
Manage the EveryAction platform, covering all data entry and system maintenance.
Maintain all contribution related information including invoices and contribution instructions.
Manage a weekly "state highlights" report summarizing key developments from target states.
Support the logistics of State Summit sponsorships deliverable collection and provide additional assistance as needed.
Attend fundraising events, meetings, and gatherings as needed.
Provide additional support as needed for dedicated organizational projects that impact department work.
Qualifications
Has experience in a finance or data role in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented
Familiarity with databases and fundraising management tools (EveryAction experience preferred)
Solid problem-solving and communication skills - both verbal and written.
Experience managing sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to manage up and across teams
Basic knowledge of c3/c4/PAC designations
Proficiency in Google suite.
Compensation
The salary for this position will be between $53,000 and $58,000 and depend upon the applicant's experience. America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone reimbursement, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization. America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy with paid vacation, unlimited sick and safe leave, paid personal days, at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth, as well as paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1. This position ends on March 31, 2025.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.
https://americavotes.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1166215
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting, the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymandering, and attacks upon voting rights, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.
America Votes and its partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement's effort to win elections and create change. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort to reach millions of voters in states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes is currently seeking a Development & Grants Assistant to join our diverse and high performing Development & Grants team. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development & Grants Assistant serves as the backbone of department operations by ensuring all administrative processes are in place to execute the department's work. This includes, working closely with other departments to ensure compliance needs are met, assisting with contribution tracking and acknowledgement, supporting donor communication needs, and other related projects as assigned. This is a temporary position, ending on March 31, 2025.
Limited Travel is required for this position.
Location
This position is based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
Support Grants Manager in working with finance and legal teams to ensure grantees have submitted necessary documentation for tracking.
Provide additional support on tracking and summarizing grantee reporting for internal and external communications.
Coordinate with the political department and state staff to gather information for regular funder updates on overall program execution.
Support the productions of various donor communications including research, content collection, copy-editing, etc.
Support the executing of in-person and virtual donor briefings (including slide administration and management).
Provide dedicated administrative support for fundraising principals, to include assistance with scheduling, meeting prep, and other logistical needs.
Manage the EveryAction platform, covering all data entry and system maintenance.
Maintain all contribution related information including invoices and contribution instructions.
Manage a weekly "state highlights" report summarizing key developments from target states.
Support the logistics of State Summit sponsorships deliverable collection and provide additional assistance as needed.
Attend fundraising events, meetings, and gatherings as needed.
Provide additional support as needed for dedicated organizational projects that impact department work.
Qualifications
Has experience in a finance or data role in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented
Familiarity with databases and fundraising management tools (EveryAction experience preferred)
Solid problem-solving and communication skills - both verbal and written.
Experience managing sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to manage up and across teams
Basic knowledge of c3/c4/PAC designations
Proficiency in Google suite.
Compensation
The salary for this position will be between $53,000 and $58,000 and depend upon the applicant's experience. America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone reimbursement, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization. America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy with paid vacation, unlimited sick and safe leave, paid personal days, at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth, as well as paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1. This position ends on March 31, 2025.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.
https://americavotes.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1166215
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
THE ROLE:
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Michigan, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Michigan in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort.
In Michigan, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.
This role will be based in East Lansing and reports to the Organizing Director in Michigan .
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: No
Union Position: Yes
Travel Requirements: 20-25% outside of assigned turf
End Date: 11/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities
In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events
Manage organizers to hit their goals
Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary
Promote and execute events worthy of press and media
Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals
Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout
Meet all data and field reporting deadlines
Perform other dues as assigned
REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY:
This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule:
A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week
General availability to work weekends and irregular hours
A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week
A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only)
ABOUT YOU:
Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers
Driven with a strong work ethic
Weekend and irregular work hours required
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously
Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder
Experience with electoral organizing
Experience organizing in communities of color
Bonus points for:
Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience
Experience with EveryAction
Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing
SALARY INFORMATION:
Salary of $5,695.00/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.
Taking Care of Your Future:
Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Setting You Up for Success:
$150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
THE ROLE:
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Michigan, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Michigan in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort.
In Michigan, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.
This role will be based in East Lansing and reports to the Organizing Director in Michigan .
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: No
Union Position: Yes
Travel Requirements: 20-25% outside of assigned turf
End Date: 11/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities
In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events
Manage organizers to hit their goals
Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary
Promote and execute events worthy of press and media
Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations in order to hit goals
Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout
Meet all data and field reporting deadlines
Perform other dues as assigned
REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY:
This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule:
A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week
General availability to work weekends and irregular hours
A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week
A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only)
ABOUT YOU:
Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers
Driven with a strong work ethic
Weekend and irregular work hours required
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously
Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder
Experience with electoral organizing
Experience organizing in communities of color
Bonus points for:
Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience
Experience with EveryAction
Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing
SALARY INFORMATION:
Salary of $5,695.00/month plus a comprehensive benefits package. This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.
Taking Care of Your Future:
Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Setting You Up for Success:
$150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
Announcement of opening for the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) Position Location: Topeka, Kansas Candidate must live within 30 Miles of Headquarters
Kansas National Education Association seeks a communicative, highly motivational, collaborative, and influential leader for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will work in partnership with the Association's governance and staff to provide operational leadership for KNEA to fulfill its vision. The successful candidate for this position must possess the commitment, vision, integrity, skills, and experience to assist and guide KNEA in the pursuit of its mission. KNEA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
History
Kansas NEA, founded in 1863, is a professional labor union with a mission to advocate for education professionals and unite our members, Kansans, and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world. Our vision is a great public school for every student. Our public school members include PK-12 educators, higher education employees, education support professionals, aspiring educators, and retired educators and is affiliated with the National Education Association.
Position Overview
The Executive Director is the Association’s executive staff administrator and management agent who leads the staff, in coordination with the KNEA President, to ensure the implementation of the full scope of policies, procedures, and programs approved and adopted by the KNEA Board of Directors. In collaboration with the President and Officers, the Executive Director develops and manages an Operational Plan and an annual Operational Budget and is accountable to the Board for the long-term financial and fiscal health and sustainability of the Association.
Candidates should possess high emotional intelligence, excellent judgment, and creativity, with a proven record of strategic leadership, which includes formulating objectives and priorities and implementing the long-term interests of KNEA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Institutional Leadership - lead with vision, adaptability, creativity, and integrity to execute the policies of the KNEA Board of Directors.
Corporate Management - advise and facilitate the development of the KNEA Operational Plan, Operational Budget, administer and monitor the budget, ensure the fiscal health of the Association, oversee compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, evaluate and manage risk, and ensure the proper management of all property owned and leased by the Association as KNEA pursues its mission and vision.
Public Education Advocacy – champion public education in Kansas, including building collaborative relationships between KNEA and external stakeholders to shape the highest professional standards for education policy.
Organizing – foster an organizing culture that grows the Association while advancing the interests of Kansas’s students and educators.
Staff Relations – as executive of staff, provide leadership for staff commitment to the Association’s mission, vision, and strategic plan; ensure compliance with KNEA’s policies; prioritize and assign staff resources to programs and projects as necessary; coordinate, direct, and evaluate the work of KNEA’s employees while fostering a collegial relationship; build effective relationships with management and the staff unions; and successfully support management and staff to ensure the highest quality work on behalf of KNEA’s members.
KNEA is at an exciting point in its history as it advances its brand as the leading organization and champion for public education in Kansas. With a broad mandate to lead in these pursuits, the Executive Director must face and embrace several interrelated challenges and opportunities.
Creating a culture of member engagement and organizing that mobilizes the membership to articulate, plan, and achieve local objectives and interests which demonstrates the relevance of union participation, as well as the benefit of unified membership at the local, state, and national levels.
Providing visionary leadership that demonstrates the relevance, power, and value of KNEA membership to address diverse member needs.
Maximizing the potential of its current staff through empowerment, investing in ongoing professional development, and continuing to create a workplace culture that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration throughout the organization.
Intentional branding, aimed at increasing the visibility of KNEA as the leading voice in education and its position as the foremost advocate for education in the state of Kansas.
Partnering with existing and new education, business, and other public sector partners in support of quality public education and an equitable opportunity for all students.
Promoting social and racial justice issues that impact students and educators and ensuring that all educators and students have the tools and supports in place to be successful.
Developing strategies and a targeted campaign to attract a new generation of talent to the education profession, while utilizing the skills and expertise of current talent.
Leveraging and prioritizing the diversity of a multicultural community and workforce.
Cultivating and reinforcing bi-partisan relationships to move pro-education legislation at the Statehouse.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Member Focus
A leader who values public education and is focused on member needs. Someone who believes in member engagement, trust, and loyalty, and who is committed to fostering strong relationships among KNEA and its members. An experienced leader who has successfully demonstrated the ability to implement high quality programs and services that bring value to members. Demonstrated experience in using data to identify additional ways to offer value to members’ professional practice and careers. Ensures that KNEA stays vibrant and relevant as the education landscape and the demographics of the workforce continue to evolve. An influential leader who understands membership and is able to expand market share and effectively lead innovative strategies, programs, initiatives, and policies designed to attract and increase new membership. A leader who fosters open communication and listens for understanding. An established leader with the ability to drive member engagement and increase member retention.
Strategic Planning and Execution
Documented experience in leading organization-wide efforts in planning, implementation, process improvements, innovation, financial management, and building high-performance work teams. A record of executive leadership in strategic planning that required significant organizational change, including experience utilizing reliable methods to ensure accountability and timeliness in the execution of strategic goals and objectives. Strong ability to delegate but resists the urge to micromanage. Specific evidence that reveals past approaches to work that demonstrate personal expertise in assessing benefits and risks toward a goal of creating strategic advantage. An individual who possesses the ability to
manage multiple projects with clear priorities and articulate the connections between the big picture and specific action plans and timetables.
Leadership
A passionate public education advocate who understands the central role educators play in leading change in their
profession and conveys this role to others in an impactful way. A proven record of senior organizational leadership marked by a passion for education. A visionary leader who has confidently engaged others to identify and work toward common goals.
Must possess a growth mindset, a collaborative workstyle, and be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external partners. Must use sound judgment in all aspects of personal and professional life. Must have the confidence to lead courageously and possess resilience in a rapidly changing environment; a courageous leader who has shown organizational savvy and flexibility in confronting and adapting to challenging and changing political and organizational realities. Must be capable and willing to voice respectful and effective dissent when and where appropriate. A proven ability to grow a membership base. An empathetic leader who has a demonstrated, successful record of attracting and empowering a highly talented staff and is skilled at coaching and mentoring. Has success in building and maintaining effective coalition partnerships.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
An effective communicator who has excelled in building successful relationships. An established record of fostering teamwork and consensus, effectively managing conflict, provoking creative problem-solving and necessary risk-taking, as well as being inclusive of diverse individual and cultural perspectives. Has an ability to inspire trust and communicate sound reasoning in an authentic and persuasive manner. Must be a leader who is able to develop networks, leverage diversity, and build internal and external alliances across boundaries to support strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Desired Experience
3+ years of senior management experience.
Experience in advocacy, belief in the central role of unions, and unwavering support for public education.
Must be a lifelong learner who supports structures for staff's ongoing professional learning.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: $180,000 to $210,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
A current resume reflecting your qualifications for this position.
A letter of application that specifically addresses how your career accomplishments have prepared you to meet the challenges and opportunities presented in this position.
All materials must be sent electronically to NEA-KNEA Search Consultant : Unionsearch.org
Patricia Johnson, Business Manager : patjohnson@unionsearch.org
For confidential inquiries, questions, salary information, or to schedule a call, please
email Patricia Johnson.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2024, at 5:00 pm (EST.)
KNEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, CREED, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, or DISABILITY.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Announcement of opening for the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) Position Location: Topeka, Kansas Candidate must live within 30 Miles of Headquarters
Kansas National Education Association seeks a communicative, highly motivational, collaborative, and influential leader for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will work in partnership with the Association's governance and staff to provide operational leadership for KNEA to fulfill its vision. The successful candidate for this position must possess the commitment, vision, integrity, skills, and experience to assist and guide KNEA in the pursuit of its mission. KNEA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
History
Kansas NEA, founded in 1863, is a professional labor union with a mission to advocate for education professionals and unite our members, Kansans, and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world. Our vision is a great public school for every student. Our public school members include PK-12 educators, higher education employees, education support professionals, aspiring educators, and retired educators and is affiliated with the National Education Association.
Position Overview
The Executive Director is the Association’s executive staff administrator and management agent who leads the staff, in coordination with the KNEA President, to ensure the implementation of the full scope of policies, procedures, and programs approved and adopted by the KNEA Board of Directors. In collaboration with the President and Officers, the Executive Director develops and manages an Operational Plan and an annual Operational Budget and is accountable to the Board for the long-term financial and fiscal health and sustainability of the Association.
Candidates should possess high emotional intelligence, excellent judgment, and creativity, with a proven record of strategic leadership, which includes formulating objectives and priorities and implementing the long-term interests of KNEA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Institutional Leadership - lead with vision, adaptability, creativity, and integrity to execute the policies of the KNEA Board of Directors.
Corporate Management - advise and facilitate the development of the KNEA Operational Plan, Operational Budget, administer and monitor the budget, ensure the fiscal health of the Association, oversee compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, evaluate and manage risk, and ensure the proper management of all property owned and leased by the Association as KNEA pursues its mission and vision.
Public Education Advocacy – champion public education in Kansas, including building collaborative relationships between KNEA and external stakeholders to shape the highest professional standards for education policy.
Organizing – foster an organizing culture that grows the Association while advancing the interests of Kansas’s students and educators.
Staff Relations – as executive of staff, provide leadership for staff commitment to the Association’s mission, vision, and strategic plan; ensure compliance with KNEA’s policies; prioritize and assign staff resources to programs and projects as necessary; coordinate, direct, and evaluate the work of KNEA’s employees while fostering a collegial relationship; build effective relationships with management and the staff unions; and successfully support management and staff to ensure the highest quality work on behalf of KNEA’s members.
KNEA is at an exciting point in its history as it advances its brand as the leading organization and champion for public education in Kansas. With a broad mandate to lead in these pursuits, the Executive Director must face and embrace several interrelated challenges and opportunities.
Creating a culture of member engagement and organizing that mobilizes the membership to articulate, plan, and achieve local objectives and interests which demonstrates the relevance of union participation, as well as the benefit of unified membership at the local, state, and national levels.
Providing visionary leadership that demonstrates the relevance, power, and value of KNEA membership to address diverse member needs.
Maximizing the potential of its current staff through empowerment, investing in ongoing professional development, and continuing to create a workplace culture that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration throughout the organization.
Intentional branding, aimed at increasing the visibility of KNEA as the leading voice in education and its position as the foremost advocate for education in the state of Kansas.
Partnering with existing and new education, business, and other public sector partners in support of quality public education and an equitable opportunity for all students.
Promoting social and racial justice issues that impact students and educators and ensuring that all educators and students have the tools and supports in place to be successful.
Developing strategies and a targeted campaign to attract a new generation of talent to the education profession, while utilizing the skills and expertise of current talent.
Leveraging and prioritizing the diversity of a multicultural community and workforce.
Cultivating and reinforcing bi-partisan relationships to move pro-education legislation at the Statehouse.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Member Focus
A leader who values public education and is focused on member needs. Someone who believes in member engagement, trust, and loyalty, and who is committed to fostering strong relationships among KNEA and its members. An experienced leader who has successfully demonstrated the ability to implement high quality programs and services that bring value to members. Demonstrated experience in using data to identify additional ways to offer value to members’ professional practice and careers. Ensures that KNEA stays vibrant and relevant as the education landscape and the demographics of the workforce continue to evolve. An influential leader who understands membership and is able to expand market share and effectively lead innovative strategies, programs, initiatives, and policies designed to attract and increase new membership. A leader who fosters open communication and listens for understanding. An established leader with the ability to drive member engagement and increase member retention.
Strategic Planning and Execution
Documented experience in leading organization-wide efforts in planning, implementation, process improvements, innovation, financial management, and building high-performance work teams. A record of executive leadership in strategic planning that required significant organizational change, including experience utilizing reliable methods to ensure accountability and timeliness in the execution of strategic goals and objectives. Strong ability to delegate but resists the urge to micromanage. Specific evidence that reveals past approaches to work that demonstrate personal expertise in assessing benefits and risks toward a goal of creating strategic advantage. An individual who possesses the ability to
manage multiple projects with clear priorities and articulate the connections between the big picture and specific action plans and timetables.
Leadership
A passionate public education advocate who understands the central role educators play in leading change in their
profession and conveys this role to others in an impactful way. A proven record of senior organizational leadership marked by a passion for education. A visionary leader who has confidently engaged others to identify and work toward common goals.
Must possess a growth mindset, a collaborative workstyle, and be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external partners. Must use sound judgment in all aspects of personal and professional life. Must have the confidence to lead courageously and possess resilience in a rapidly changing environment; a courageous leader who has shown organizational savvy and flexibility in confronting and adapting to challenging and changing political and organizational realities. Must be capable and willing to voice respectful and effective dissent when and where appropriate. A proven ability to grow a membership base. An empathetic leader who has a demonstrated, successful record of attracting and empowering a highly talented staff and is skilled at coaching and mentoring. Has success in building and maintaining effective coalition partnerships.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
An effective communicator who has excelled in building successful relationships. An established record of fostering teamwork and consensus, effectively managing conflict, provoking creative problem-solving and necessary risk-taking, as well as being inclusive of diverse individual and cultural perspectives. Has an ability to inspire trust and communicate sound reasoning in an authentic and persuasive manner. Must be a leader who is able to develop networks, leverage diversity, and build internal and external alliances across boundaries to support strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Desired Experience
3+ years of senior management experience.
Experience in advocacy, belief in the central role of unions, and unwavering support for public education.
Must be a lifelong learner who supports structures for staff's ongoing professional learning.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: $180,000 to $210,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
A current resume reflecting your qualifications for this position.
A letter of application that specifically addresses how your career accomplishments have prepared you to meet the challenges and opportunities presented in this position.
All materials must be sent electronically to NEA-KNEA Search Consultant : Unionsearch.org
Patricia Johnson, Business Manager : patjohnson@unionsearch.org
For confidential inquiries, questions, salary information, or to schedule a call, please
email Patricia Johnson.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2024, at 5:00 pm (EST.)
KNEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, CREED, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, or DISABILITY.
Individual Giving Manager
April 2nd, 2024
The Tor Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open source anonymity and privacy technologies. Roughly a third of the organization's total revenue comes from individuals, and more than 6,000 people make gifts under $1,000 every year.
Unlike some nonprofits that focus solely on donors who give at high levels, the Tor Project has the unique opportunity to do something different — to amplify the collective power of our small-dollar donors. We're looking for someone to help us better connect and engage with this global base of supporters.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an underdeveloped program and build it up from the ground.
The Job
We are seeking an Individual Giving Manager with 3-5 years of experience in a smiliar role to take the lead on defining and executing the Tor Project's strategic approach to acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Tor donors who give less than $1,000 annually. This role reports to the Director of Fundraising and collaborates with the Fundraising Coordinator.
The Tor Project's approach to fundraising doesn't use privacy-invading tactics. We don't track whether or not donors have clicked on an email, a link, or a button; we don't buy or sell donor lists; we don't use invasive wealth assessment tools; and we aim to minimize the amount of information we collect during the donation process. The Individual Giving Manager must be able to prioritize donor privacy when conducting their duties and responsibilities.
Duties & responsibilities
Take ownership of the Tor Project's annual and monthly giving strategies with the primary goal of increasing small-dollar donor retention
Design and implement structures, processes, and policies required to execute these strategies
Create and maintain high-quality documentation about these structures, processes, and policies
Optimize Tor's open source, privacy-first CRM (CiviCRM) to build donor engagement using thoughtful automation and drip messaging
Collaborate with cross-team stakeholders to design and execute time-bound campaigns, including Tor's annual year-end fundraising campaign
Monitor and analyze progress towards goals and use this analysis to present suggestions for improvement
Contribute to short and long-term fundraising team planning and evaluation of strategic efforts
Represent the Tor Project in-person, at virtual events, and with a variety of external stakeholders
Support Director of Fundraising and Executive Director in donor relationship management
Collaborate closely with Fundraising Coordinator to facilitate timely gift acknowledgements and accurate reporting
Core requirements
Capacity to self-start, self-motivate, and remain persistent
Proven track record of setting and achieving nonprofit revenue targets
Experience with CRMs and email automation software
Experience writing content for email and social media campaigns and adapting messaging for different audiences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships both on and offline
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use campaign performance data to inform fundraising strategy
At ease learning new technology and resilient in the face of technical roadblocks
Deeply committed to building a fundraising practice that prioritizes donor privacy
Ability to travel to in-person events (10% travel)
Preferred qualifications
Experience working remotely with a globally distributed team
Experience translating highly technical material into easy, approachable language
Mastery of CRMs and email automation software
Experience fundraising in an online-first or online-only environment
This is a full-time, remote position. Salary for this position will range from $77,000 - $85,000 USD (based on candidate experience) and there is voluntary opt-in salary transparency for employees and contractors. The organization is currently experimenting with a four day workweek.
How to apply
Click here to apply .
A cover letter is required and you will be prompted to enter this in plain text. In your cover letter, please explain your experience as it relates to the job description and explain why you want to work at Tor.
About The Tor Project
The Tor Project's workforce is inclusive, talented, and committed. We currently have a global paid and contract staff of around 50 developers and operational support people, plus many thousands of volunteers who contribute to our work world-wide. The Tor Project is funded in part by government research and development grants, and in part by individual, foundation, and corporate donations.
Tor is for everyone, and we are actively working to build a team that represents people from all over the world - people from diverse ethnic, national, and cultural backgrounds; people from all walks of life. We encourage people subject to systemic bias to apply, including people of color, indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and any other person who is part of a group that is underrepresented in tech.
We have long-standing community guidelines and cultural norms. Our community is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Please read more here:
The Tor Project Code of Conduct
The Tor Project Social Contract
The Tor Project Statement of Value
The Tor Project has a competitive benefits package, including a generous PTO policy, 16 paid holidays per year (including the week between Christmas and New Years, when the office is closed), and flexible work schedule. Insurance benefits vary by employment status and country of residence.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they live, we cannot provide visa assistance for this position.
The Tor Project, Inc., is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Notice: Due to U.S. sanctions and embargo regulations , The Tor Project, Inc. is not able to hire individuals with citizenship and residency in certain countries, including but not limited to Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Iraq, China, Iran, and Syria.
Apr 10, 2024
Full time
Individual Giving Manager
April 2nd, 2024
The Tor Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open source anonymity and privacy technologies. Roughly a third of the organization's total revenue comes from individuals, and more than 6,000 people make gifts under $1,000 every year.
Unlike some nonprofits that focus solely on donors who give at high levels, the Tor Project has the unique opportunity to do something different — to amplify the collective power of our small-dollar donors. We're looking for someone to help us better connect and engage with this global base of supporters.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an underdeveloped program and build it up from the ground.
The Job
We are seeking an Individual Giving Manager with 3-5 years of experience in a smiliar role to take the lead on defining and executing the Tor Project's strategic approach to acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Tor donors who give less than $1,000 annually. This role reports to the Director of Fundraising and collaborates with the Fundraising Coordinator.
The Tor Project's approach to fundraising doesn't use privacy-invading tactics. We don't track whether or not donors have clicked on an email, a link, or a button; we don't buy or sell donor lists; we don't use invasive wealth assessment tools; and we aim to minimize the amount of information we collect during the donation process. The Individual Giving Manager must be able to prioritize donor privacy when conducting their duties and responsibilities.
Duties & responsibilities
Take ownership of the Tor Project's annual and monthly giving strategies with the primary goal of increasing small-dollar donor retention
Design and implement structures, processes, and policies required to execute these strategies
Create and maintain high-quality documentation about these structures, processes, and policies
Optimize Tor's open source, privacy-first CRM (CiviCRM) to build donor engagement using thoughtful automation and drip messaging
Collaborate with cross-team stakeholders to design and execute time-bound campaigns, including Tor's annual year-end fundraising campaign
Monitor and analyze progress towards goals and use this analysis to present suggestions for improvement
Contribute to short and long-term fundraising team planning and evaluation of strategic efforts
Represent the Tor Project in-person, at virtual events, and with a variety of external stakeholders
Support Director of Fundraising and Executive Director in donor relationship management
Collaborate closely with Fundraising Coordinator to facilitate timely gift acknowledgements and accurate reporting
Core requirements
Capacity to self-start, self-motivate, and remain persistent
Proven track record of setting and achieving nonprofit revenue targets
Experience with CRMs and email automation software
Experience writing content for email and social media campaigns and adapting messaging for different audiences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships both on and offline
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use campaign performance data to inform fundraising strategy
At ease learning new technology and resilient in the face of technical roadblocks
Deeply committed to building a fundraising practice that prioritizes donor privacy
Ability to travel to in-person events (10% travel)
Preferred qualifications
Experience working remotely with a globally distributed team
Experience translating highly technical material into easy, approachable language
Mastery of CRMs and email automation software
Experience fundraising in an online-first or online-only environment
This is a full-time, remote position. Salary for this position will range from $77,000 - $85,000 USD (based on candidate experience) and there is voluntary opt-in salary transparency for employees and contractors. The organization is currently experimenting with a four day workweek.
How to apply
Click here to apply .
A cover letter is required and you will be prompted to enter this in plain text. In your cover letter, please explain your experience as it relates to the job description and explain why you want to work at Tor.
About The Tor Project
The Tor Project's workforce is inclusive, talented, and committed. We currently have a global paid and contract staff of around 50 developers and operational support people, plus many thousands of volunteers who contribute to our work world-wide. The Tor Project is funded in part by government research and development grants, and in part by individual, foundation, and corporate donations.
Tor is for everyone, and we are actively working to build a team that represents people from all over the world - people from diverse ethnic, national, and cultural backgrounds; people from all walks of life. We encourage people subject to systemic bias to apply, including people of color, indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and any other person who is part of a group that is underrepresented in tech.
We have long-standing community guidelines and cultural norms. Our community is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Please read more here:
The Tor Project Code of Conduct
The Tor Project Social Contract
The Tor Project Statement of Value
The Tor Project has a competitive benefits package, including a generous PTO policy, 16 paid holidays per year (including the week between Christmas and New Years, when the office is closed), and flexible work schedule. Insurance benefits vary by employment status and country of residence.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they live, we cannot provide visa assistance for this position.
The Tor Project, Inc., is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Notice: Due to U.S. sanctions and embargo regulations , The Tor Project, Inc. is not able to hire individuals with citizenship and residency in certain countries, including but not limited to Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Iraq, China, Iran, and Syria.
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Title : Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management Department: Development Status : Exempt Reports To : Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management Positions Reporting To This Position : None Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level C Salary Range (depending on experience): $70,360 – $85,360
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager (AM) of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management who will enhance our individual and institutional major gifts fundraising program. The AM is responsible for managing the portfolio review process, tracking and sharing progress towards development goals, preparing donor research summaries and briefings, and ensuring accuracy of database records. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful collaborator who is driven by data, pays close attention to detail while managing multiple projects, and uplifts LCV’s organizational values and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Responsibilities :
Manage a quarterly portfolio review process for the Major Gifts team, with input from the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management (DPRPM). Collaborate with Major Gifts stakeholders to track and strategize around donor engagement, outreach, projections and money in, and meeting financial and visit goals.
Provide reports and visualizations to the team to show individual and overall portfolio landscapes and progress.
Manage, track, and execute portfolio clean up projects that result in portfolios which are aligned with team wide fundraising goals.
Use research tools to analyze individual wealth indicators, including gifts to others, salary, stock, real estate, and other assets, to determine overall financial capacity and interest in our work.
Produce coherent, well-written, thorough and accurate briefing documents summarizing research conclusions for LCV’s President, Executive staff, and the Major Gifts team prior to donor contact such as meetings and events.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising, data management and collection, and prospect research. Proactively identify ways to highlight the organization’s racial justice commitment to key internal stakeholders within the fundraising team.
Develop and maintain a familiarity with LCV’s existing top donors and prospective donors.
Manage updates to individual donor records, portfolios, and prospect assignments within the CRM database.
Work closely with the Development Data and Operations team to manage and execute the policies and procedures around prospect pipeline management and activity.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills and abilities and stay abreast of current prospect management trends and research techniques.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff and department retreats, trainings, and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Must have at least 3 years of work experience in prospect research and portfolio management with a nonprofit or campaign. Strong experience with CRM software such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or DonorPerfect. Experience with online research tools such as LexisNexis, iWave, DonorSearch, ResearchPoint, FoundationSearch, or others. Familiarity with the basic tenets of fundraising. Experience working with Major Gift Officers and/or executive leaders. Preferred – CRM database administrator experience with a product, such as Salesforce. Experience with Salesforce reporting and/or advanced Excel including understanding of dependent formulas, pivot tables, and other complex spreadsheet functions. Experience with project management software such as Wrike or Asana. Experience working with projections, budgets, and forecasting. Project Management experience.
Skills: Required – Must have strong attention to detail and organization skills. The ability to take in information from multiple sources, evaluate it, and summarize its significance. Ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans. Proficiency in Excel. Must be able to be flexible in shifting priorities based on urgent needs, and possess the confidence to ask for help when needed. Ability to follow ethical standards and utilize discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully meet deadlines. Preferred – Ideal candidate has calculated curiosity and the discipline to find what they need, analyze it, and clearly communicate relevant conclusions. Ability to adapt to new online, project management, and information management tools. Strong writing skills.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management ” in the subject line by April 16, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Apr 03, 2024
Full time
Title : Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management Department: Development Status : Exempt Reports To : Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management Positions Reporting To This Position : None Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level C Salary Range (depending on experience): $70,360 – $85,360
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager (AM) of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management who will enhance our individual and institutional major gifts fundraising program. The AM is responsible for managing the portfolio review process, tracking and sharing progress towards development goals, preparing donor research summaries and briefings, and ensuring accuracy of database records. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful collaborator who is driven by data, pays close attention to detail while managing multiple projects, and uplifts LCV’s organizational values and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Responsibilities :
Manage a quarterly portfolio review process for the Major Gifts team, with input from the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management (DPRPM). Collaborate with Major Gifts stakeholders to track and strategize around donor engagement, outreach, projections and money in, and meeting financial and visit goals.
Provide reports and visualizations to the team to show individual and overall portfolio landscapes and progress.
Manage, track, and execute portfolio clean up projects that result in portfolios which are aligned with team wide fundraising goals.
Use research tools to analyze individual wealth indicators, including gifts to others, salary, stock, real estate, and other assets, to determine overall financial capacity and interest in our work.
Produce coherent, well-written, thorough and accurate briefing documents summarizing research conclusions for LCV’s President, Executive staff, and the Major Gifts team prior to donor contact such as meetings and events.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising, data management and collection, and prospect research. Proactively identify ways to highlight the organization’s racial justice commitment to key internal stakeholders within the fundraising team.
Develop and maintain a familiarity with LCV’s existing top donors and prospective donors.
Manage updates to individual donor records, portfolios, and prospect assignments within the CRM database.
Work closely with the Development Data and Operations team to manage and execute the policies and procedures around prospect pipeline management and activity.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills and abilities and stay abreast of current prospect management trends and research techniques.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff and department retreats, trainings, and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Must have at least 3 years of work experience in prospect research and portfolio management with a nonprofit or campaign. Strong experience with CRM software such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or DonorPerfect. Experience with online research tools such as LexisNexis, iWave, DonorSearch, ResearchPoint, FoundationSearch, or others. Familiarity with the basic tenets of fundraising. Experience working with Major Gift Officers and/or executive leaders. Preferred – CRM database administrator experience with a product, such as Salesforce. Experience with Salesforce reporting and/or advanced Excel including understanding of dependent formulas, pivot tables, and other complex spreadsheet functions. Experience with project management software such as Wrike or Asana. Experience working with projections, budgets, and forecasting. Project Management experience.
Skills: Required – Must have strong attention to detail and organization skills. The ability to take in information from multiple sources, evaluate it, and summarize its significance. Ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans. Proficiency in Excel. Must be able to be flexible in shifting priorities based on urgent needs, and possess the confidence to ask for help when needed. Ability to follow ethical standards and utilize discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully meet deadlines. Preferred – Ideal candidate has calculated curiosity and the discipline to find what they need, analyze it, and clearly communicate relevant conclusions. Ability to adapt to new online, project management, and information management tools. Strong writing skills.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management ” in the subject line by April 16, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Conservation Voters of PA is the statewide political voice for the environment. We elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, advocate for strong environmental policies, and hold our elected officials accountable to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.
Position : Our Bucks County Civic Engagement Coordinator is primarily responsible for building a sustainable volunteer advocacy program and managing local partnerships in Bucks County. The Coordinator will report to the Director of Civic Engagement and will serve as the principal point of contact for local candidates, activists, volunteers, partner organizations, and elected officials. The Coordinator’s work will include working to elect environmental champions, drive local policy changes, connect local environmental partners to advocacy support, partnerships, and recruiting and training volunteer environmental and pro-democracy advocates. The Bucks County Civic Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for lifting up the work of BIPOC allies and organizations in their region and ensuring that issues important to the communities most impacted by climate change and pollution are centered in their work.
Conservation Voters of PA shares a strategic partnership with the environmental advocacy organization PennFuture, and this position will conduct work for them from time to time.
Job Duties:
Community Building
Manage regional volunteer recruitment and engagement to advance environmental and pro-democracy policy goals.
Represent CVPA with local environmental, watershed, and activist groups.
Identify ways to use CVPA resources to support the work of local environmental and activist groups, particularly BIPOC led and serving groups.
Utilize those relationships to expand CVPA’s visibility in the region, to build political power, and to win environmental fights
Implement grassroots tactics to engage prospective volunteers and help to transition them into volunteer leaders
Center equity and justice while carrying out regionalized civic engagement work
Mobilize and train volunteer advocates in key legislative districts.
Become a leader in local coalitions, begin new coalitions and advocacy, and advocate for diverse representation in all groups
Political
Build relationships with local candidates and elected officials in their region, from municipal and local to state legislative office holders.
Identify races and potential appointments in which an endorsement or political advocacy work could have a positive environmental and political impact, with a particular emphasis on electing more women and BIPOC candidates who better represent the electorate.
Manage political activities (canvass operations, mail, digital) related to winning campaigns at any level of elected office in the region
Policy
Develop working knowledge of local township and county-level environmental policy issues; cultivate experts in policy issues to supplement that knowledge.
Develop an ongoing list of local policy priorities to use in candidate questionnaires and for accountability work.
Communications
Build relationships with local reporters and influencers.
Work with digital staff to use email lists and social media tools in their region, and connect Delaware River Watershed partner organizations to available digital tools and services.
Monitor and update local social presence and engage with local groups, activists and candidates.
Work with Director of Civic Engagement and other Senior Staff to develop action alerts and press releases as needed based on issues related to the region
Fundraising
Identify prospective top-tier donors among the volunteer pool to introduce to appropriate staff.
Collaborate with appropriate staff on grant reports and renewals as needed.
The following skills are requirements are necessary for the successful applicant:
Strong commitment to CVPA’s mission.
Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience, including civic engagement work, community organizing, political campaign work, or issue advocacy campaigning.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and connect with people.
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity.
Collaborative spirit. Must be a dependable team player.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent personal organization and time management skills.
Ability to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule; willing to work some evenings and/or weekends, as needed
Compensation: $45,500. A robust benefits plan includes medical and dental coverage; 401K with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; parental leave; life insurance; and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Position Requirements: This is a full-time, remote position based in Bucks County; and the candidate will be required to reside there. Evening and weekend hours are required, along with significant travel throughout the region. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable access to transportation. Reimbursement for mileage and/or required travel-related expenses will be reimbursed pursuant to CVPA policy and as required by applicable law.
Submissions : Please submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@conservationpa.org. Please write “CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR” in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Conservation Voters of PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. CVPA celebrates diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; religion; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; disability; association or relationship with a person with a disability; use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals; familial status; veteran status; pregnancy or related condition; having a GED rather than a high school diploma; or any other basis protected by law. CVPA’s hiring and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Mar 20, 2024
Full time
Conservation Voters of PA is the statewide political voice for the environment. We elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, advocate for strong environmental policies, and hold our elected officials accountable to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.
Position : Our Bucks County Civic Engagement Coordinator is primarily responsible for building a sustainable volunteer advocacy program and managing local partnerships in Bucks County. The Coordinator will report to the Director of Civic Engagement and will serve as the principal point of contact for local candidates, activists, volunteers, partner organizations, and elected officials. The Coordinator’s work will include working to elect environmental champions, drive local policy changes, connect local environmental partners to advocacy support, partnerships, and recruiting and training volunteer environmental and pro-democracy advocates. The Bucks County Civic Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for lifting up the work of BIPOC allies and organizations in their region and ensuring that issues important to the communities most impacted by climate change and pollution are centered in their work.
Conservation Voters of PA shares a strategic partnership with the environmental advocacy organization PennFuture, and this position will conduct work for them from time to time.
Job Duties:
Community Building
Manage regional volunteer recruitment and engagement to advance environmental and pro-democracy policy goals.
Represent CVPA with local environmental, watershed, and activist groups.
Identify ways to use CVPA resources to support the work of local environmental and activist groups, particularly BIPOC led and serving groups.
Utilize those relationships to expand CVPA’s visibility in the region, to build political power, and to win environmental fights
Implement grassroots tactics to engage prospective volunteers and help to transition them into volunteer leaders
Center equity and justice while carrying out regionalized civic engagement work
Mobilize and train volunteer advocates in key legislative districts.
Become a leader in local coalitions, begin new coalitions and advocacy, and advocate for diverse representation in all groups
Political
Build relationships with local candidates and elected officials in their region, from municipal and local to state legislative office holders.
Identify races and potential appointments in which an endorsement or political advocacy work could have a positive environmental and political impact, with a particular emphasis on electing more women and BIPOC candidates who better represent the electorate.
Manage political activities (canvass operations, mail, digital) related to winning campaigns at any level of elected office in the region
Policy
Develop working knowledge of local township and county-level environmental policy issues; cultivate experts in policy issues to supplement that knowledge.
Develop an ongoing list of local policy priorities to use in candidate questionnaires and for accountability work.
Communications
Build relationships with local reporters and influencers.
Work with digital staff to use email lists and social media tools in their region, and connect Delaware River Watershed partner organizations to available digital tools and services.
Monitor and update local social presence and engage with local groups, activists and candidates.
Work with Director of Civic Engagement and other Senior Staff to develop action alerts and press releases as needed based on issues related to the region
Fundraising
Identify prospective top-tier donors among the volunteer pool to introduce to appropriate staff.
Collaborate with appropriate staff on grant reports and renewals as needed.
The following skills are requirements are necessary for the successful applicant:
Strong commitment to CVPA’s mission.
Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience, including civic engagement work, community organizing, political campaign work, or issue advocacy campaigning.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and connect with people.
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity.
Collaborative spirit. Must be a dependable team player.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent personal organization and time management skills.
Ability to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule; willing to work some evenings and/or weekends, as needed
Compensation: $45,500. A robust benefits plan includes medical and dental coverage; 401K with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; parental leave; life insurance; and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Position Requirements: This is a full-time, remote position based in Bucks County; and the candidate will be required to reside there. Evening and weekend hours are required, along with significant travel throughout the region. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable access to transportation. Reimbursement for mileage and/or required travel-related expenses will be reimbursed pursuant to CVPA policy and as required by applicable law.
Submissions : Please submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to jobs@conservationpa.org. Please write “CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR” in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Conservation Voters of PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. CVPA celebrates diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; religion; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; disability; association or relationship with a person with a disability; use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals; familial status; veteran status; pregnancy or related condition; having a GED rather than a high school diploma; or any other basis protected by law. CVPA’s hiring and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Position Title Student Development - Residential Life Coordinator
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligibility
Department Student Development
Job Description
The Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) at Hope College oversees one of our largest residential halls or neighborhoods, and creates community by engaging students in a dynamic environment. We strive to create opportunities that develop, foster, and promote academic success, personal growth, intercultural competence, and exploration of faith. The RLC also serves on the Residential Life Leadership Team collaboratively developing and implementing the mission, objectives, and program for the Office of Residential Life and Education in alignment with the missions of Student Development and the college. Hope offers robust hall, house, and apartment living options and employs over 150 Resident Assistants (RAs), 4 RLCs, and nine part-time professional staff Resident Directors (RDs). RLCs provide leadership and oversight to either a cluster of halls or neighborhoods made up of upperclassmen in houses or apartments. RLCs also supervise their own RA staff. RLCs are provided with a competitive salary and benefits; spacious furnished apartment; academic year meal plan; and access to ongoing professional development opportunities. Specific responsibilities include:
Relationship-Building
Develop relationships with students, colleagues, faculty, and staff that are based in belonging, growth, dignity, respect, and care
Assess and respond to needs of Resident Directors, Student Leadership Team members, Resident Assistants, and the campus community
Student Development
Present educational programs that respond to the developmental needs of residents
Link theory and practice in interactions with students, parents, colleagues, and other constituencies
Engage in developmental conversations with students and make referrals to other agencies as appropriate
Oversee operation of residence hall or neighborhood including, but not limited to, supervision of RAs, student engagement, community development, and addressing facility needs
Serve as Judicial Hearing Officer within an education-based campus judicial process
Confront policy violations and take appropriate, timely, and developmental-based action
Actively seek ways to integrate in-classroom and out-of-classroom experiences within the context of a Christian, residential, liberal arts college
Community Development
Create a community that fosters the development of relationships between members steeped in understanding and respect
Teach students and colleagues in areas such as ethical decision-making, vocation and calling, conflict transformation, collaboration, intercultural competence, and faith exploration/formation/engagement
Develop and implement specific programs and events to celebrate the richness of diversity and promote the active engagement of all students
Meet regularly with individual staff members, groups of staff members, or entire staff to solve problems, implement programs, and address emergent issues
Mediate conflicts within floors, neighbors, roommates; utilize a variety of approaches to effectively address emergent conflicts (e.g., roommate agreements, behavior contracts)
Interpret policy and procedures for students, staff, parents, and others
Participate in a rotation of on-call professionals to address residential/student crisis and concerns during evenings and weekends
Supervision
Supervise Resident Assistants and Student Leadership Team members. Student Leadership Team members are RAs who oversee the work of other student staff members. Resident Assistants are students who work directly with residents of a particular living community.
Oversee and support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs by RAs throughout the academic year
Assist in the design and implementation of pre-service and on-the-job training covering a variety of topics pertinent to residential life and student development for RDs and RAs (e.g., policies and procedures, campus resources, leadership development)
Manage programming budget for individual hall as well as budgets for residence halls within supervision area
Institutional Citizenship
Serve on division-level and campus-wide committees
Assist with and/or support divisional programs and events (e.g., Advising student groups, judging the Pull or Nykerk Cup competition, staffing Student Life events)
Engage with the life of the College (e.g., attend institutional events such as speakers, performances, athletic contests, student programs and initiatives, and worship services)
Be present in the College community allowing for the development of planned and unplanned relationships with students and colleagues
Support the strategic vision of Hope Forward by engaging in departmental initiatives to cultivate generosity, accessibility and community for all students.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or a related field preferred. Residential life experience strongly preferred.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-210SRJob Posting Open Date 03/01/2024Job Posting Close Date 03/18/2024Open Until Filled NoIs this position available for sponsorship No Special Instructions to Applicants
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
Position Title Student Development - Residential Life Coordinator
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligibility
Department Student Development
Job Description
The Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) at Hope College oversees one of our largest residential halls or neighborhoods, and creates community by engaging students in a dynamic environment. We strive to create opportunities that develop, foster, and promote academic success, personal growth, intercultural competence, and exploration of faith. The RLC also serves on the Residential Life Leadership Team collaboratively developing and implementing the mission, objectives, and program for the Office of Residential Life and Education in alignment with the missions of Student Development and the college. Hope offers robust hall, house, and apartment living options and employs over 150 Resident Assistants (RAs), 4 RLCs, and nine part-time professional staff Resident Directors (RDs). RLCs provide leadership and oversight to either a cluster of halls or neighborhoods made up of upperclassmen in houses or apartments. RLCs also supervise their own RA staff. RLCs are provided with a competitive salary and benefits; spacious furnished apartment; academic year meal plan; and access to ongoing professional development opportunities. Specific responsibilities include:
Relationship-Building
Develop relationships with students, colleagues, faculty, and staff that are based in belonging, growth, dignity, respect, and care
Assess and respond to needs of Resident Directors, Student Leadership Team members, Resident Assistants, and the campus community
Student Development
Present educational programs that respond to the developmental needs of residents
Link theory and practice in interactions with students, parents, colleagues, and other constituencies
Engage in developmental conversations with students and make referrals to other agencies as appropriate
Oversee operation of residence hall or neighborhood including, but not limited to, supervision of RAs, student engagement, community development, and addressing facility needs
Serve as Judicial Hearing Officer within an education-based campus judicial process
Confront policy violations and take appropriate, timely, and developmental-based action
Actively seek ways to integrate in-classroom and out-of-classroom experiences within the context of a Christian, residential, liberal arts college
Community Development
Create a community that fosters the development of relationships between members steeped in understanding and respect
Teach students and colleagues in areas such as ethical decision-making, vocation and calling, conflict transformation, collaboration, intercultural competence, and faith exploration/formation/engagement
Develop and implement specific programs and events to celebrate the richness of diversity and promote the active engagement of all students
Meet regularly with individual staff members, groups of staff members, or entire staff to solve problems, implement programs, and address emergent issues
Mediate conflicts within floors, neighbors, roommates; utilize a variety of approaches to effectively address emergent conflicts (e.g., roommate agreements, behavior contracts)
Interpret policy and procedures for students, staff, parents, and others
Participate in a rotation of on-call professionals to address residential/student crisis and concerns during evenings and weekends
Supervision
Supervise Resident Assistants and Student Leadership Team members. Student Leadership Team members are RAs who oversee the work of other student staff members. Resident Assistants are students who work directly with residents of a particular living community.
Oversee and support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs by RAs throughout the academic year
Assist in the design and implementation of pre-service and on-the-job training covering a variety of topics pertinent to residential life and student development for RDs and RAs (e.g., policies and procedures, campus resources, leadership development)
Manage programming budget for individual hall as well as budgets for residence halls within supervision area
Institutional Citizenship
Serve on division-level and campus-wide committees
Assist with and/or support divisional programs and events (e.g., Advising student groups, judging the Pull or Nykerk Cup competition, staffing Student Life events)
Engage with the life of the College (e.g., attend institutional events such as speakers, performances, athletic contests, student programs and initiatives, and worship services)
Be present in the College community allowing for the development of planned and unplanned relationships with students and colleagues
Support the strategic vision of Hope Forward by engaging in departmental initiatives to cultivate generosity, accessibility and community for all students.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or a related field preferred. Residential life experience strongly preferred.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-210SRJob Posting Open Date 03/01/2024Job Posting Close Date 03/18/2024Open Until Filled NoIs this position available for sponsorship No Special Instructions to Applicants
Title : Chispa TX Digital Organizer Department: Community & Civic Engagement Status : Non-Exempt Reports To : Chispa TX Program Director Positions Reporting To This Position : None Location : Corpus Christi, TX Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: B Salary Range (depending on experience): $62,679 – $77,679 (effective April 1, 2024)
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Chispa, a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.
LCV is hiring a Chispa Texas Digital Organizer who will integrate field organizing with online action and work with the Chispa TX Program Director to oversee the online presence for Chispa TX. The focus of this role is on building, engaging, and growing our bilingual online community via social media, email, mobile, online advocacy, and other Conservation Voter Movement resources and tools. The Digital Organizer will use digital tools to advance our campaigns and strategy in the field and online and mobilize and grow our statewide base of volunteers and supporters around our organizing campaigns. This position will join a dynamic, skilled and growing data-driven organizing team, working closely with the Chispa TX Program Director, Chispa national team, and community members and leaders. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated, enthusiastic organizer passionate about the fight for climate justice and ready to take action to hold polluters accountable and advocate for community-driven solutions to address climate change and environmental racism.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Chispa National Communications Director, Chispa Digital & Creative Campaigns Manager, and Chispa National Senior Director to engage supporters to take action and keep in touch with our program through email, social media, digital ads, mobile platforms, petitions, website(s) and other online mediums, including organizing online supporters to take offline action in order to support our campaigns and program.
Work with Chispa TX Program Director to ensure accurate data program tracking related to the email lists, acquisition, event participation, signups, Chispa TX website, and Chispa TX social channels to improve the effectiveness of our campaigns and program and to inform future strategies.
Work with Chispa National Communications & Digital team and consultants to produce and disseminate multimedia content that centers the stories of communities of color at the local level. Promote via social media, email newsletters, etc.
Support management of social media and maintain all Chispa TX digital content up to date, including updating a future Chispa TX website, as needed, and maintaining an archive of all multimedia content across programs and campaigns.
Support creation of online content for events, training, and volunteer opportunities, including, but not limited to, flyers, online forms, social media posts, linktree, zoom functions and technology, etc.
Develop materials and workshops for grassroots organizing base and promotores on best online digital practices and support implementation.
Find new innovative opportunities for audience expansion by staying connected to peers and digital communities.
Support the Chispa TX Organizing team with data training, regular reports, and daily use of EveryAction and Google Spreadsheets to track progress.
Travel up to 10% for organizing events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Conduct in-office responsibilities and events, including meetings with the Chispa Texas team, external partners and key stakeholders, from the Chispa Texas office in Corpus Christi at least 4 days per week.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 2 years of experience in social media management, online organizing, online marketing, communications, email advocacy or new media. Experience using online tools to grow, engage and mobilize a membership base. Must have experience working with EveryAction or another database. Preferred – Grassroots organizing, issue-based or candidate campaign experience. Experience in a political context, preferably in a Latine/Tejano, progressive, or environmental organization.
Skills: Required – Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Forward-thinking, innovative, and creative mindset willing to push Chispa Texas to new boundaries in the online space and in relation to environmental justice. Ability to work with a team and in community; highly organized and interested in environmental or community issues. Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish. Preferred – CRM, CMS, and HTML coding skills.
Cultural Competence: Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Committed to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. An ability to apply a racial justice lens, and a variety of communities’ distinct perspectives to organizing strategies. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understanding the ways in which principles of racial justice and equity are vital to improving our democratic systems and environmental challenges effectively.
Working Conditions: This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed. The position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States .
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa TX Digital Organizer” in the subject line by April 10, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Mar 12, 2024
Full time
Title : Chispa TX Digital Organizer Department: Community & Civic Engagement Status : Non-Exempt Reports To : Chispa TX Program Director Positions Reporting To This Position : None Location : Corpus Christi, TX Travel Requirements: Up to 10% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: B Salary Range (depending on experience): $62,679 – $77,679 (effective April 1, 2024)
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Chispa, a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.
LCV is hiring a Chispa Texas Digital Organizer who will integrate field organizing with online action and work with the Chispa TX Program Director to oversee the online presence for Chispa TX. The focus of this role is on building, engaging, and growing our bilingual online community via social media, email, mobile, online advocacy, and other Conservation Voter Movement resources and tools. The Digital Organizer will use digital tools to advance our campaigns and strategy in the field and online and mobilize and grow our statewide base of volunteers and supporters around our organizing campaigns. This position will join a dynamic, skilled and growing data-driven organizing team, working closely with the Chispa TX Program Director, Chispa national team, and community members and leaders. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated, enthusiastic organizer passionate about the fight for climate justice and ready to take action to hold polluters accountable and advocate for community-driven solutions to address climate change and environmental racism.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Chispa National Communications Director, Chispa Digital & Creative Campaigns Manager, and Chispa National Senior Director to engage supporters to take action and keep in touch with our program through email, social media, digital ads, mobile platforms, petitions, website(s) and other online mediums, including organizing online supporters to take offline action in order to support our campaigns and program.
Work with Chispa TX Program Director to ensure accurate data program tracking related to the email lists, acquisition, event participation, signups, Chispa TX website, and Chispa TX social channels to improve the effectiveness of our campaigns and program and to inform future strategies.
Work with Chispa National Communications & Digital team and consultants to produce and disseminate multimedia content that centers the stories of communities of color at the local level. Promote via social media, email newsletters, etc.
Support management of social media and maintain all Chispa TX digital content up to date, including updating a future Chispa TX website, as needed, and maintaining an archive of all multimedia content across programs and campaigns.
Support creation of online content for events, training, and volunteer opportunities, including, but not limited to, flyers, online forms, social media posts, linktree, zoom functions and technology, etc.
Develop materials and workshops for grassroots organizing base and promotores on best online digital practices and support implementation.
Find new innovative opportunities for audience expansion by staying connected to peers and digital communities.
Support the Chispa TX Organizing team with data training, regular reports, and daily use of EveryAction and Google Spreadsheets to track progress.
Travel up to 10% for organizing events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Conduct in-office responsibilities and events, including meetings with the Chispa Texas team, external partners and key stakeholders, from the Chispa Texas office in Corpus Christi at least 4 days per week.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – Minimum of 2 years of experience in social media management, online organizing, online marketing, communications, email advocacy or new media. Experience using online tools to grow, engage and mobilize a membership base. Must have experience working with EveryAction or another database. Preferred – Grassroots organizing, issue-based or candidate campaign experience. Experience in a political context, preferably in a Latine/Tejano, progressive, or environmental organization.
Skills: Required – Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Forward-thinking, innovative, and creative mindset willing to push Chispa Texas to new boundaries in the online space and in relation to environmental justice. Ability to work with a team and in community; highly organized and interested in environmental or community issues. Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish. Preferred – CRM, CMS, and HTML coding skills.
Cultural Competence: Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Committed to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. An ability to apply a racial justice lens, and a variety of communities’ distinct perspectives to organizing strategies. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understanding the ways in which principles of racial justice and equity are vital to improving our democratic systems and environmental challenges effectively.
Working Conditions: This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed. The position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States .
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa TX Digital Organizer” in the subject line by April 10, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Messaging and Communications Consultant
Position Type: Consultant; anticipated 4 - 6 month timeline
Location: NYC preferred
About NYC Public Schools
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest school district in the United States with nearly 1 million students— from pre-kindergarten to grade 12— across the City’s five boroughs. Of those students, 13.9 percent are English Language/Multilingual Learners, 20.6 percent are students with disabilities, and 71.9 percent are economically disadvantaged. Chancellor David C. Banks has set a goal for the district of preparing every student for a path to a rewarding career, aligned with their passion and purpose and offering long-term economic security and a choice-filled life.
The Adams-Banks administration has outlined a bold vision to reimagine the educational experience for all New York City public school students so they graduate with real-world skills and experience, a head start on postsecondary, and a strong plan to put them on a path to a rewarding career and long-term economic security. Within the context of this vision, the Office of Student Pathways focuses on the alignment of school curriculum, instruction, and operations to ensure that all students graduate with real-world skills and experience, a head start on life after high school, and a strong plan to put them on a path to a rewarding career and long-term economic security. Student Pathways provides leadership and implementation support for the NYC Public Schools Student Pathways to Economic Security Initiative.
About the Role + Key Elements of the Scope
NYC Public Schools is seeking a consultant to serve as the Deputy Director of Pathways Messaging, a role dedicated to enhancing the communication strategies that support the educational and career pathways for students. Our audiences are substantial and diverse; our existing channels include email, social, SMS, web, and press to reach educators, industry and community partners, families, and students. This role requires embedded membership in several teams within the Office of Student Pathways as well as robust partnership with the Central NYCPS Communications team to align priorities, ensuring consistent messaging across these platforms.
The scope will involve:
Developing Strategic Communication Plans : Crafting and leading the execution of comprehensive messaging plans and strategies that align with the objectives of the Pathways initiative.
Collaborating Across Teams : Working in close partnership with the Central NYCPS Communications team and other stakeholders to ensure messaging consistency and alignment with broader educational goals.
Managing Comprehensive Messaging Strategy : Overseeing the creation and implementation of two to four campaigns that effectively communicate Pathways resources and initiatives to a diverse audience: one centering student enrollment, another on financial literacy, and a last on personalized advising.
Ensuring Inclusive and Diverse Content : Developing content that reflects the diversity of NYC public school students and supports inclusivity across all communications.
Aligning with NYCPS Values : Ensuring all messaging and communications are in line with the values and mission of NYC Public Schools, promoting a cohesive and positive narrative around student pathways.
This lead will play an important role in moving forward the Adams-Banks administration to transform the educational experience for NYC public school students. It will work within the Office of Student Pathways at New York City Public Schools, which is leading efforts to transform education to be career connected and relevant to students' lives.
Desired Experience, Skills, And Mindsets
Experience
Communication Strategy Development : Experience in crafting and leading the execution of communication strategies integrating web, social, press, and email within educational or public sectors.
Marketing Funnel Utilization : Measurable success improving and automating audience conversion from lead generation to brand loyalty.
Team Management and Media Relations : Proven ability to oversee communications teams and handle media inquiries effectively.
Organizational Branding : Demonstrated skill in developing branding and messaging that promote organizational objectives and values.
Skills
Messaging Strategy Execution : Expertise in deploying messaging strategies across multiple channels to engage diverse audiences.
Leadership and Lateral Management : Strong leadership skills, capable of guiding teams and managing external communications in the context of influential lateral partnership (as opposed to formal directional authority).
Stakeholder Collaboration : Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including educators, administrators, parents, and community members.
Analytical and Feedback Integration : Ability to analyze engagement metrics and integrate feedback to optimize communication efforts.
Mindsets
Equity and Inclusion : A commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in education, ensuring that student pathways are designed to address the needs of all students, regardless of background or ability.
Strategic and Values-Aligned Thinking : A strategic thinker with a commitment to aligning messaging with organizational values and missions.
Adaptability : Flexibility and adaptability to navigate the dynamic nature of education, responding effectively to changing circumstances, policies, and community needs.
Collaborative Leadership : A collaborative approach to work closely with various stakeholders to refine and implement effective communication plans.
Compensation
The budget for this work is between $60,000 and $100,000. The consultant will be compensated an amount within this range based on the finalized scope of work and deliverables.
How to Apply
Please submit your application here . The preferred application deadline for this position is April 1, 2024. Please note that we do not guarantee review of applications after this date.
Mar 12, 2024
Contractor
Messaging and Communications Consultant
Position Type: Consultant; anticipated 4 - 6 month timeline
Location: NYC preferred
About NYC Public Schools
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest school district in the United States with nearly 1 million students— from pre-kindergarten to grade 12— across the City’s five boroughs. Of those students, 13.9 percent are English Language/Multilingual Learners, 20.6 percent are students with disabilities, and 71.9 percent are economically disadvantaged. Chancellor David C. Banks has set a goal for the district of preparing every student for a path to a rewarding career, aligned with their passion and purpose and offering long-term economic security and a choice-filled life.
The Adams-Banks administration has outlined a bold vision to reimagine the educational experience for all New York City public school students so they graduate with real-world skills and experience, a head start on postsecondary, and a strong plan to put them on a path to a rewarding career and long-term economic security. Within the context of this vision, the Office of Student Pathways focuses on the alignment of school curriculum, instruction, and operations to ensure that all students graduate with real-world skills and experience, a head start on life after high school, and a strong plan to put them on a path to a rewarding career and long-term economic security. Student Pathways provides leadership and implementation support for the NYC Public Schools Student Pathways to Economic Security Initiative.
About the Role + Key Elements of the Scope
NYC Public Schools is seeking a consultant to serve as the Deputy Director of Pathways Messaging, a role dedicated to enhancing the communication strategies that support the educational and career pathways for students. Our audiences are substantial and diverse; our existing channels include email, social, SMS, web, and press to reach educators, industry and community partners, families, and students. This role requires embedded membership in several teams within the Office of Student Pathways as well as robust partnership with the Central NYCPS Communications team to align priorities, ensuring consistent messaging across these platforms.
The scope will involve:
Developing Strategic Communication Plans : Crafting and leading the execution of comprehensive messaging plans and strategies that align with the objectives of the Pathways initiative.
Collaborating Across Teams : Working in close partnership with the Central NYCPS Communications team and other stakeholders to ensure messaging consistency and alignment with broader educational goals.
Managing Comprehensive Messaging Strategy : Overseeing the creation and implementation of two to four campaigns that effectively communicate Pathways resources and initiatives to a diverse audience: one centering student enrollment, another on financial literacy, and a last on personalized advising.
Ensuring Inclusive and Diverse Content : Developing content that reflects the diversity of NYC public school students and supports inclusivity across all communications.
Aligning with NYCPS Values : Ensuring all messaging and communications are in line with the values and mission of NYC Public Schools, promoting a cohesive and positive narrative around student pathways.
This lead will play an important role in moving forward the Adams-Banks administration to transform the educational experience for NYC public school students. It will work within the Office of Student Pathways at New York City Public Schools, which is leading efforts to transform education to be career connected and relevant to students' lives.
Desired Experience, Skills, And Mindsets
Experience
Communication Strategy Development : Experience in crafting and leading the execution of communication strategies integrating web, social, press, and email within educational or public sectors.
Marketing Funnel Utilization : Measurable success improving and automating audience conversion from lead generation to brand loyalty.
Team Management and Media Relations : Proven ability to oversee communications teams and handle media inquiries effectively.
Organizational Branding : Demonstrated skill in developing branding and messaging that promote organizational objectives and values.
Skills
Messaging Strategy Execution : Expertise in deploying messaging strategies across multiple channels to engage diverse audiences.
Leadership and Lateral Management : Strong leadership skills, capable of guiding teams and managing external communications in the context of influential lateral partnership (as opposed to formal directional authority).
Stakeholder Collaboration : Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including educators, administrators, parents, and community members.
Analytical and Feedback Integration : Ability to analyze engagement metrics and integrate feedback to optimize communication efforts.
Mindsets
Equity and Inclusion : A commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in education, ensuring that student pathways are designed to address the needs of all students, regardless of background or ability.
Strategic and Values-Aligned Thinking : A strategic thinker with a commitment to aligning messaging with organizational values and missions.
Adaptability : Flexibility and adaptability to navigate the dynamic nature of education, responding effectively to changing circumstances, policies, and community needs.
Collaborative Leadership : A collaborative approach to work closely with various stakeholders to refine and implement effective communication plans.
Compensation
The budget for this work is between $60,000 and $100,000. The consultant will be compensated an amount within this range based on the finalized scope of work and deliverables.
How to Apply
Please submit your application here . The preferred application deadline for this position is April 1, 2024. Please note that we do not guarantee review of applications after this date.
League of Conservation Voters
Nevada (Carson City preferred)
Title: Chispa Federal Climate Organizer – NV Department: Community and Civic Engagement Status: Exempt Duration: 2 Years from Start Date Reports to: Vice President of Organizing Positions Reporting to this Position: None Locations: Nevada (Carson City preferred) Travel Requirements: Up to 25% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience): $70,360 – $85,360 (effective April 1, 2024)
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Chispa, a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.
LCV is hiring a Chispa Federal Climate Organizer in Nevada who will help create and implement federal organizing strategies. The Chispa Federal Climate Organizer will be an experienced community organizer who is tasked with engaging and building relationships with communities of color across Nevada to take action in the fight against pollution, climate change, environmental racism and to promote clean air, clean water, clean jobs, clean energy and other federal campaigns. This position will be part of a dynamic, skilled, and growing data-driven organizing team, working closely with the Chispa Nevada state team, national Organizing and Government Affairs teams, and Nevada community members and leaders to ensure that communities are civically engaged and a part of the decision-making process that impacts their health and environment. The ideal candidate has organizing experience in Nevada and is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about the fight for climate justice and ready to take action to hold polluters accountable and advocate for community driven solutions to address climate change and environmental racism.
Responsibilities:
Organize, manage and lead successful issue campaigns that engage with Latine families in their state around issues of climate change and environmental justice, among other priority issues.
Take the lead in managing education efforts for federal issue campaigns that engage community members.
Build, develop and train a base of dedicated Latine grassroots leadership in the community that will have a long-term leadership voice advocating for environmental justice, community health policies and values in the community.
Identify potential new members and engage them by conducting one-on-one’s, house meetings, presentations, door-knocking and utilizing other community organizing methods.
Support volunteer leaders in the development and sustaining of organizing committees who are involved in advancing campaign goals.
Build relationships with schools, churches, community organizations, labor unions, public health groups, etc. to work in partnership to advance shared goals.
Track organizing work meticulously in EveryAction and other databases, submit reports to the Chispa state Program Director, and National Senior Organizing Director.
Work closely with the organizing team and other departments to implement and evaluate issue-organizing campaigns that successfully recruit constituents, build grassroots leaders and get the attention of decision makers and media.
Work closely with Chispa staff and members to grow our grassroots organizing efforts in communities impacted by environmental injustices.
Work with the Chispa, Communications and Digital, Campaigns and Government Affairs teams to plan and implement decision maker meetings, briefings and organizing trainings related to federal issues that impact communities in Nevada, as needed.
Travel up to 25% of the time in-state and out-of-state for organizing activities and staff retreats and conferences, as needed.
Join meetings with the state Chispa team (virtually or quarterly in-person), external partners and key stakeholders, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required – Minimum 3 years in grassroots community, issue or labor organizing programs. Successful track record of grassroots community organizing, training volunteers, leadership development, implementing strategies and tactics, and forming alliances with other groups. Preferred – Experience working with a CRMand Google Suites. Experience organizing in Nevada.
Skills : Required – Ability to effectively work as part of a team and in community. Ability to effectively present campaigns and programs to the community, elected officials and allies in an effective way. Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations. Preferred – Fluent in English and Spanish.
Cultural Competence : Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Committed to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. An ability to apply a racial justice lens, and a variety of communities’ distinct perspectives to organizing strategies. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understanding the ways in which principles of racial justice and equity are vital to improving our democratic systems and environmental challenges effectively.
Working Conditions : This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed. Position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States .
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Federal Organizer – NV” in the subject line by March 25, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Mar 11, 2024
Full time
Title: Chispa Federal Climate Organizer – NV Department: Community and Civic Engagement Status: Exempt Duration: 2 Years from Start Date Reports to: Vice President of Organizing Positions Reporting to this Position: None Locations: Nevada (Carson City preferred) Travel Requirements: Up to 25% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience): $70,360 – $85,360 (effective April 1, 2024)
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Chispa, a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community & Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.
LCV is hiring a Chispa Federal Climate Organizer in Nevada who will help create and implement federal organizing strategies. The Chispa Federal Climate Organizer will be an experienced community organizer who is tasked with engaging and building relationships with communities of color across Nevada to take action in the fight against pollution, climate change, environmental racism and to promote clean air, clean water, clean jobs, clean energy and other federal campaigns. This position will be part of a dynamic, skilled, and growing data-driven organizing team, working closely with the Chispa Nevada state team, national Organizing and Government Affairs teams, and Nevada community members and leaders to ensure that communities are civically engaged and a part of the decision-making process that impacts their health and environment. The ideal candidate has organizing experience in Nevada and is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about the fight for climate justice and ready to take action to hold polluters accountable and advocate for community driven solutions to address climate change and environmental racism.
Responsibilities:
Organize, manage and lead successful issue campaigns that engage with Latine families in their state around issues of climate change and environmental justice, among other priority issues.
Take the lead in managing education efforts for federal issue campaigns that engage community members.
Build, develop and train a base of dedicated Latine grassroots leadership in the community that will have a long-term leadership voice advocating for environmental justice, community health policies and values in the community.
Identify potential new members and engage them by conducting one-on-one’s, house meetings, presentations, door-knocking and utilizing other community organizing methods.
Support volunteer leaders in the development and sustaining of organizing committees who are involved in advancing campaign goals.
Build relationships with schools, churches, community organizations, labor unions, public health groups, etc. to work in partnership to advance shared goals.
Track organizing work meticulously in EveryAction and other databases, submit reports to the Chispa state Program Director, and National Senior Organizing Director.
Work closely with the organizing team and other departments to implement and evaluate issue-organizing campaigns that successfully recruit constituents, build grassroots leaders and get the attention of decision makers and media.
Work closely with Chispa staff and members to grow our grassroots organizing efforts in communities impacted by environmental injustices.
Work with the Chispa, Communications and Digital, Campaigns and Government Affairs teams to plan and implement decision maker meetings, briefings and organizing trainings related to federal issues that impact communities in Nevada, as needed.
Travel up to 25% of the time in-state and out-of-state for organizing activities and staff retreats and conferences, as needed.
Join meetings with the state Chispa team (virtually or quarterly in-person), external partners and key stakeholders, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required – Minimum 3 years in grassroots community, issue or labor organizing programs. Successful track record of grassroots community organizing, training volunteers, leadership development, implementing strategies and tactics, and forming alliances with other groups. Preferred – Experience working with a CRMand Google Suites. Experience organizing in Nevada.
Skills : Required – Ability to effectively work as part of a team and in community. Ability to effectively present campaigns and programs to the community, elected officials and allies in an effective way. Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations. Preferred – Fluent in English and Spanish.
Cultural Competence : Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Committed to confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. An ability to apply a racial justice lens, and a variety of communities’ distinct perspectives to organizing strategies. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understanding the ways in which principles of racial justice and equity are vital to improving our democratic systems and environmental challenges effectively.
Working Conditions : This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed. Position requires a valid driver’s license and liability insurance or access to reliable transportation. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States .
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa Federal Organizer – NV” in the subject line by March 25, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Do you enjoy developing and providing planning, data, and system tools that facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative, planning, and program support to the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director and team, in service to transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives and the mission, vision, values and goals of the Oregon Health Authority and the Health Systems Division.
This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing meetings, workgroups, and schedules, with focus on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, and decision-making. This position will provide financial support for invoices and oversee business support functions. In addition, the person will assist with monitoring progress on department business projects, involving collection, synthesis, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative information. In this capacity, the person will identify problems, support strategic planning and prioritization, and recommend more efficient administrative procedures utilizing an equity-centered lens.
The person in this position will support development of policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations and can offer context and respond to questions about program activities, council process, and policy issues.
This position will also be responsible for individually leading Child and Family Behavioral Health external communications including a twice monthly newsletter and website as needed using project management skills within the prescribed scope, time frame, and quality requirements and expectations assigned by the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
This posting will be used to fill one (1) Limited Duration – 24 month, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience with evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity, address systemic health disparities, and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Smartsheet.
Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
Customer Service and Person-centered Engagement
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Issue Identification and Resolution
Project Coordination and Monitoring
Project Planning and Prioritization
Team Collaboration & Group Facilitation
Expert level Technical Assistance
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
Mar 07, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Do you enjoy developing and providing planning, data, and system tools that facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative, planning, and program support to the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director and team, in service to transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives and the mission, vision, values and goals of the Oregon Health Authority and the Health Systems Division.
This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing meetings, workgroups, and schedules, with focus on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, and decision-making. This position will provide financial support for invoices and oversee business support functions. In addition, the person will assist with monitoring progress on department business projects, involving collection, synthesis, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative information. In this capacity, the person will identify problems, support strategic planning and prioritization, and recommend more efficient administrative procedures utilizing an equity-centered lens.
The person in this position will support development of policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations and can offer context and respond to questions about program activities, council process, and policy issues.
This position will also be responsible for individually leading Child and Family Behavioral Health external communications including a twice monthly newsletter and website as needed using project management skills within the prescribed scope, time frame, and quality requirements and expectations assigned by the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
This posting will be used to fill one (1) Limited Duration – 24 month, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience with evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that advance health equity, address systemic health disparities, and elevate the voice of community and those with lived experience.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Smartsheet.
Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving
Customer Service and Person-centered Engagement
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Issue Identification and Resolution
Project Coordination and Monitoring
Project Planning and Prioritization
Team Collaboration & Group Facilitation
Expert level Technical Assistance
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
Clark College
Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663
Job Location: In-office at Clark College in Vancouver, WA To apply: Clark College is partnering with Gold Hill Associates. Nominations and completed applications must be submitted electronically (MS Word or PDF format) to Dr. Preston Pulliams at preston@goldhillassociates.com . APPLICATION PROCESS Applications should include the following items:
Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities as it relates to this position.
Current resume with a minimum of three (3) references.
Response to the supplemental question: Please describe how you have implemented practices and/or participated in initiatives that promote racial and cultural equity.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been submitted by April 15, 2024. Compensation: $139,724 - $161,786 (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Benefits: Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver. Clark College seeks an enthusiastic visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Instruction (VPI). The VPI serves as the senior academic officer of the institution. As the senior academic officer, the Vice President of Instruction assumes responsibility for the comprehensive academic landscape, encompassing credit and non-credit program development and assessment, teaching and learning evaluation, faculty appointment, professional development, performance assessment, tenure processes, and formulation of academic policies and procedures. The incumbent should demonstrate unwavering commitment to academic and institutional excellence, prioritizing student success, and actively working towards the elimination of equity gaps. This pivotal role requires effective collaboration as a team player and a dedicated member of the president’s executive cabinet. The VPI is expected to maintain a visible and approachable presence for faculty and academic deans. Successful candidates will contribute to a dynamic educational environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the institution. The VPI assumes a leadership role in formulating and ensuring the execution of a vision that promotes equity, inclusion, and enhances student access, excellence in teaching and learning, and overall student success across all academic departments. They will play a pivotal role in guiding the College towards achieving the objectives outlined in the equity-centered strategic plan, encompassing key principles such as equitable student experiences, employee engagement and empowerment, excellence, community partner engagement, and institutional effectiveness and equity. The ideal candidate for this role should possess significant academic experience, a strong dedication to the institution’s mission, a commitment to equity-centered and student-centered teaching and learning, and a firm belief in the potential for all students to succeed. Additionally, the candidate should have a proven track record of effecting strategic change with determination and a sense of commitment and accountability. Experience in addressing complex issues and making bold decisions for the benefit of students and the institution is crucial. The areas under the guidance of the VPI encompass five academic divisions, non-credit and workforce training, Library Services, eLearning, Faculty development/Teaching and Learning Center, Adult/Basic Education/ESL and Adult Literacy, outcomes assessment, accreditation, Guided Pathways, and academic support services. At Clark, we place a high importance on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment extends to fostering growth, continuous learning, and providing unwavering support to our dedicated employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a member of the Executive Cabinet.
Implement measures to increase equitable student success.
In coordination with the faculty, develop a strategic academic plan for the College.
Drive change to forecast and shape the academic profile to meet student and industry needs.
Oversee the alignment and execution of relevant and timely non-credit and workforce training.
Supervise instructional staff, including the Associate Vice President of Instruction, deans, and instructional office staff.
Serve as liaison with state and federal entities, accrediting associations, public and private schools, other higher education institutions, community agencies, and business and industry concerning instructional matters.
Monitor and manage expenditures of the instructional budget.
Lead, inspire and ensure faculty commitment to equitable learning opportunities and outcomes.
Ensure staff and faculty represent the diverse student population through equity-centered and data- informed approaches.
Serve as a key College leader in Guided Pathways and serve on the Guided Pathways Strategic Planning team and Guided Pathways Advisory Council.
Guide the work of the Curriculum Committee and Instructional Planning Team to systematically review policies, programs, outcomes, and course offerings.
Provide appropriate training and support for adjunct, probationary, and tenured faculty.
Foster open, inclusive, and candid communication among administration, faculty, staff, and students on matters related to Instruction.
Provide leadership for instructional efforts associated with accountability, outcomes assessment, and accreditation.
Serve as chair or member of designated College committees, councils, and teams.
Provide leadership in accordance with the Mission and Vision established by the College, furthering values, tenets, and priorities of the College.
Ensure areas of responsibility operate effectively within the policies and procedures of the College and applicable governing agencies.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for operating unit(s).
Train, supervise, and evaluate employees in accordance with negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, and College policies and procedures.
Exercise effective stewardship over college resources.
Prepare reports and analytical materials to illustrate objectives, activities, and accomplishments of areas of responsibility.
Create a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences.
Work to achieve the core theme of fostering a diverse college community as established by the College.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of full-time teaching experience.
Five (5) years in upper management in instruction (Dean-level or above) and/or educational administration.
Experience developing initiatives that advance social equity working in a diverse environment.
Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates should have knowledge of:
Culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practice and instruction; a strong understanding and ability to apply knowledge of the teaching and learning process.
Curriculum and Instructional Planning.
Implementation of student success strategies such as Guided Pathways.
Comprehensive budget development and management.
Outcomes assessments and accreditation.
Shared governance.
Collective bargaining.
Effective pedagogy in online and face-to-face Instruction.
Use of educational technologies.
Establishing strategic partnerships.
Creating professional development plans.
Collaborative and community-building leadership.
Program articulations and workforce development.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that academic programs provide smooth pathways to further education and the workforce.
Ensures the integrity and accountability of academic programs by upholding professional and accreditation standards.
Has a strategic vision for the institution.
Demonstrated experience providing academic leadership.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to further develop and implement student success strategies.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collegial environment.
Engagement and promotion in shared governance.
Demonstrated budget development and management experience.
ABOUT CLARK COLLEGE: Clark College is Southwest Washington’s largest public institution of higher education with an open-enrollment framework welcoming students of all ages and backgrounds pursuing their educational or career paths. With a mission to service the community and guide individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals, Clark inspires learners to excel, transforms lives, and strengthens our increasingly diverse community. Clark College uses equity, justice, and anti-racist practices as a foundation to ensure all faculty, staff, and students feel welcomed, included, and engaged. The college employs a strong belief that diversity is critical to ensuring that multiple viewpoints are represented and considered in decision-making. They offer a great benefits package and opportunities to engage in professional development, build equity competencies, and practice wellness. Clark College strives to create a cultural climate that challenges power, privilege, and inequity. View Clark’s Commitment to Social Equity here. Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision, and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. For more information on Clark College, please visit www.clark.edu or regarding the college's Affirmative Action Policy or Disability Accommodations, call the Director of Labor and Compliance, (360) 992-2317 or email ggabbard@clark.edu . WHAT WE OFFER:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Completion of academic degrees will also be verified through receipt of official transcripts. Please note that upon being hired, Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) require a Vocational Certification plan be in place prior to the first day of classes. Under the standard specified in WAC 131-16-070 through 131-16-094 Vocational Certification is a condition of continued employment for all professional technical education personnel. ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.
Mar 05, 2024
Full time
Job Location: In-office at Clark College in Vancouver, WA To apply: Clark College is partnering with Gold Hill Associates. Nominations and completed applications must be submitted electronically (MS Word or PDF format) to Dr. Preston Pulliams at preston@goldhillassociates.com . APPLICATION PROCESS Applications should include the following items:
Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities as it relates to this position.
Current resume with a minimum of three (3) references.
Response to the supplemental question: Please describe how you have implemented practices and/or participated in initiatives that promote racial and cultural equity.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been submitted by April 15, 2024. Compensation: $139,724 - $161,786 (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Benefits: Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver. Clark College seeks an enthusiastic visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Instruction (VPI). The VPI serves as the senior academic officer of the institution. As the senior academic officer, the Vice President of Instruction assumes responsibility for the comprehensive academic landscape, encompassing credit and non-credit program development and assessment, teaching and learning evaluation, faculty appointment, professional development, performance assessment, tenure processes, and formulation of academic policies and procedures. The incumbent should demonstrate unwavering commitment to academic and institutional excellence, prioritizing student success, and actively working towards the elimination of equity gaps. This pivotal role requires effective collaboration as a team player and a dedicated member of the president’s executive cabinet. The VPI is expected to maintain a visible and approachable presence for faculty and academic deans. Successful candidates will contribute to a dynamic educational environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the institution. The VPI assumes a leadership role in formulating and ensuring the execution of a vision that promotes equity, inclusion, and enhances student access, excellence in teaching and learning, and overall student success across all academic departments. They will play a pivotal role in guiding the College towards achieving the objectives outlined in the equity-centered strategic plan, encompassing key principles such as equitable student experiences, employee engagement and empowerment, excellence, community partner engagement, and institutional effectiveness and equity. The ideal candidate for this role should possess significant academic experience, a strong dedication to the institution’s mission, a commitment to equity-centered and student-centered teaching and learning, and a firm belief in the potential for all students to succeed. Additionally, the candidate should have a proven track record of effecting strategic change with determination and a sense of commitment and accountability. Experience in addressing complex issues and making bold decisions for the benefit of students and the institution is crucial. The areas under the guidance of the VPI encompass five academic divisions, non-credit and workforce training, Library Services, eLearning, Faculty development/Teaching and Learning Center, Adult/Basic Education/ESL and Adult Literacy, outcomes assessment, accreditation, Guided Pathways, and academic support services. At Clark, we place a high importance on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment extends to fostering growth, continuous learning, and providing unwavering support to our dedicated employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a member of the Executive Cabinet.
Implement measures to increase equitable student success.
In coordination with the faculty, develop a strategic academic plan for the College.
Drive change to forecast and shape the academic profile to meet student and industry needs.
Oversee the alignment and execution of relevant and timely non-credit and workforce training.
Supervise instructional staff, including the Associate Vice President of Instruction, deans, and instructional office staff.
Serve as liaison with state and federal entities, accrediting associations, public and private schools, other higher education institutions, community agencies, and business and industry concerning instructional matters.
Monitor and manage expenditures of the instructional budget.
Lead, inspire and ensure faculty commitment to equitable learning opportunities and outcomes.
Ensure staff and faculty represent the diverse student population through equity-centered and data- informed approaches.
Serve as a key College leader in Guided Pathways and serve on the Guided Pathways Strategic Planning team and Guided Pathways Advisory Council.
Guide the work of the Curriculum Committee and Instructional Planning Team to systematically review policies, programs, outcomes, and course offerings.
Provide appropriate training and support for adjunct, probationary, and tenured faculty.
Foster open, inclusive, and candid communication among administration, faculty, staff, and students on matters related to Instruction.
Provide leadership for instructional efforts associated with accountability, outcomes assessment, and accreditation.
Serve as chair or member of designated College committees, councils, and teams.
Provide leadership in accordance with the Mission and Vision established by the College, furthering values, tenets, and priorities of the College.
Ensure areas of responsibility operate effectively within the policies and procedures of the College and applicable governing agencies.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for operating unit(s).
Train, supervise, and evaluate employees in accordance with negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, and College policies and procedures.
Exercise effective stewardship over college resources.
Prepare reports and analytical materials to illustrate objectives, activities, and accomplishments of areas of responsibility.
Create a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences.
Work to achieve the core theme of fostering a diverse college community as established by the College.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of full-time teaching experience.
Five (5) years in upper management in instruction (Dean-level or above) and/or educational administration.
Experience developing initiatives that advance social equity working in a diverse environment.
Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates should have knowledge of:
Culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practice and instruction; a strong understanding and ability to apply knowledge of the teaching and learning process.
Curriculum and Instructional Planning.
Implementation of student success strategies such as Guided Pathways.
Comprehensive budget development and management.
Outcomes assessments and accreditation.
Shared governance.
Collective bargaining.
Effective pedagogy in online and face-to-face Instruction.
Use of educational technologies.
Establishing strategic partnerships.
Creating professional development plans.
Collaborative and community-building leadership.
Program articulations and workforce development.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that academic programs provide smooth pathways to further education and the workforce.
Ensures the integrity and accountability of academic programs by upholding professional and accreditation standards.
Has a strategic vision for the institution.
Demonstrated experience providing academic leadership.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to further develop and implement student success strategies.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collegial environment.
Engagement and promotion in shared governance.
Demonstrated budget development and management experience.
ABOUT CLARK COLLEGE: Clark College is Southwest Washington’s largest public institution of higher education with an open-enrollment framework welcoming students of all ages and backgrounds pursuing their educational or career paths. With a mission to service the community and guide individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals, Clark inspires learners to excel, transforms lives, and strengthens our increasingly diverse community. Clark College uses equity, justice, and anti-racist practices as a foundation to ensure all faculty, staff, and students feel welcomed, included, and engaged. The college employs a strong belief that diversity is critical to ensuring that multiple viewpoints are represented and considered in decision-making. They offer a great benefits package and opportunities to engage in professional development, build equity competencies, and practice wellness. Clark College strives to create a cultural climate that challenges power, privilege, and inequity. View Clark’s Commitment to Social Equity here. Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision, and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. For more information on Clark College, please visit www.clark.edu or regarding the college's Affirmative Action Policy or Disability Accommodations, call the Director of Labor and Compliance, (360) 992-2317 or email ggabbard@clark.edu . WHAT WE OFFER:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Completion of academic degrees will also be verified through receipt of official transcripts. Please note that upon being hired, Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) require a Vocational Certification plan be in place prior to the first day of classes. Under the standard specified in WAC 131-16-070 through 131-16-094 Vocational Certification is a condition of continued employment for all professional technical education personnel. ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.
GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.
Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years-and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.
At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.
Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world!
You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!
What is a Community Connections Director?
The Community Connections Director develops and oversees the delivery of community engagement and alternative program delivery models intended to engage diverse and underrepresented communities. This position serves as a champion for and key contributor to driving membership-focused diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Community Connections Director supervises a team of Program Specialists who directly facilitate community-based programs and execute innovative programs to support member engagement. This position contributes to the achievement of statewide membership goals and is accountable to membership cultivation key performance indicators in underrepresented communities.
**It is desired that the Community Connections Director resides within (or very close proximity to) Metro Denver, Colorado, USA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Development and Engagement
With the support of the Chief Membership & Program Officer, create an annual needs-based, data-driven comprehensive outreach and recruitment plan with measurable goals.
Design, develop, and implement innovative programs and delivery models to reach underrepresented populations.
Provide leadership and supervision to a team of Program Specialists in the delivery of community-based programs and alternative program delivery models. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, coaching, development, and performance management functions.
Create community awareness and Girl Scout visibility through community involvement and engagement (i.e. youth coalitions, local partnerships and events geared towards underrepresented communities). Cultivate relationships with relevant community leaders, organizations, and businesses.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Practices
Provides strategic oversight and champions efforts related to membership DEI goals.
Assesses organizational membership initiatives and makes actionable recommendations for improvement and areas of growth in DEI.
Contributes to the development and delivery of DEI-focused trainings for volunteers and community and member-facing staff roles.
Develops and manages team budgets.
Works in partnership with other operational and organizational functions to support organizational mission, goals, and strategic priorities. Aligns objectives and plans with other council initiatives and projects and represents membership DEI initiatives and alternative program delivery models on the management team.
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with other council teams including marketing, fund development, volunteer support, membership acquisition, and program to ensure the effective implementation of organizational DEI initiatives and alternative program delivery models.
Ensure compliance with GSCO policies and operational guidelines.
In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Formal Training
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in diversity and inclusion programs, community organizing, nonprofit management or related programs; or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Experience
Experience working with diverse populations, with demonstrated personal and professional commitment to pluralism.
Experience in community organizing, outreach, and engagement preferred.
Supervisory experience required.
Experience leading or teaching in a virtual environment preferred.
Demonstrated success with project management working cross-functionally and working in a regional or statewide manner.
Demonstrated experience managing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to build trust and strong partnerships across various functions and levels.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent skills planning and leading cross-functional projects, including proven success in project management and in a collaborative, team environment.
Possesses a thorough understanding of community outreach and DEI principles and practices.
Ability to be a people leader and organizer.
Analytical thinker and ability to solve problems by providing practical solutions.
Ability to effectively and professionally present information and respond to questions from internal GSCO staff and external GSCO audience including staff, volunteers, Girl Scouts, parents, and the community.
Strong motivational, organizational, detail orientated and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make a work plan autonomously, track task responsibilities, and implement work plan.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, both administrative and programmatic, and to multitask and prioritize.
Must have the ability to work with and retain sensitive and/or confidential information while understanding and ensuring that it is only shared with those who are privy to such information.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with employees, volunteers, customers, and vendors verbally and nonverbally both in person and in writing.
Additional Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age, with 5 years of driving experience.
Must possess a valid and current license to operate a standard motor vehicle.
Must pass all required background & motor vehicle record checks acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing English.
Desired to be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing Spanish.
Salary
This position pays a range of $70,000-$85,000 per year plus benefits (including mileage reimbursement)
Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan - GSCO matches 100% of employee contribution up to 2% of pay.
Health Insurance
PPO: 94% Employer Paid Premium for Employee Only Coverage
HDHP: 100% Employer Paid Premium for Employee Only Coverage
Dental Insurance (68% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Long Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Life Insurance - fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary*
Accidental Death and Dismemberment - fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary*
Optional Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Children)- Employee paid - for additional employee coverage and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account (GSCO contributes up to $500/year)
Employee Assistance Program - 100% Employer Paid
Headspace (Employer Paid)
ZayZoon Pay Advances
Vacation - Employees accrue 10 vacation days per year.
Sick Leave - Employees earn one day per month.
Holidays - 10 scheduled holidays per year
Office Closures - 4 Weeks of Paid Office Closures (Week of Independence Day; Thanksgiving Week; Winter Holiday 2 weeks)
This position may have the ability to work a remote/flex hybrid schedule.
We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Our workplace is inclusive, and we strive to create an accessible and accommodating environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding accommodations for disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are invited to interview and require accommodations, please inform us in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and accessible interview experience. If you have questions about accessibility or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at careers@gscolorado.org or 877-404-5708. We are here to help.
Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Feb 29, 2024
Full time
GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.
Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years-and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.
At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.
Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world!
You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!
What is a Community Connections Director?
The Community Connections Director develops and oversees the delivery of community engagement and alternative program delivery models intended to engage diverse and underrepresented communities. This position serves as a champion for and key contributor to driving membership-focused diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Community Connections Director supervises a team of Program Specialists who directly facilitate community-based programs and execute innovative programs to support member engagement. This position contributes to the achievement of statewide membership goals and is accountable to membership cultivation key performance indicators in underrepresented communities.
**It is desired that the Community Connections Director resides within (or very close proximity to) Metro Denver, Colorado, USA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Development and Engagement
With the support of the Chief Membership & Program Officer, create an annual needs-based, data-driven comprehensive outreach and recruitment plan with measurable goals.
Design, develop, and implement innovative programs and delivery models to reach underrepresented populations.
Provide leadership and supervision to a team of Program Specialists in the delivery of community-based programs and alternative program delivery models. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, coaching, development, and performance management functions.
Create community awareness and Girl Scout visibility through community involvement and engagement (i.e. youth coalitions, local partnerships and events geared towards underrepresented communities). Cultivate relationships with relevant community leaders, organizations, and businesses.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Practices
Provides strategic oversight and champions efforts related to membership DEI goals.
Assesses organizational membership initiatives and makes actionable recommendations for improvement and areas of growth in DEI.
Contributes to the development and delivery of DEI-focused trainings for volunteers and community and member-facing staff roles.
Develops and manages team budgets.
Works in partnership with other operational and organizational functions to support organizational mission, goals, and strategic priorities. Aligns objectives and plans with other council initiatives and projects and represents membership DEI initiatives and alternative program delivery models on the management team.
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with other council teams including marketing, fund development, volunteer support, membership acquisition, and program to ensure the effective implementation of organizational DEI initiatives and alternative program delivery models.
Ensure compliance with GSCO policies and operational guidelines.
In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Formal Training
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in diversity and inclusion programs, community organizing, nonprofit management or related programs; or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Experience
Experience working with diverse populations, with demonstrated personal and professional commitment to pluralism.
Experience in community organizing, outreach, and engagement preferred.
Supervisory experience required.
Experience leading or teaching in a virtual environment preferred.
Demonstrated success with project management working cross-functionally and working in a regional or statewide manner.
Demonstrated experience managing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to build trust and strong partnerships across various functions and levels.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent skills planning and leading cross-functional projects, including proven success in project management and in a collaborative, team environment.
Possesses a thorough understanding of community outreach and DEI principles and practices.
Ability to be a people leader and organizer.
Analytical thinker and ability to solve problems by providing practical solutions.
Ability to effectively and professionally present information and respond to questions from internal GSCO staff and external GSCO audience including staff, volunteers, Girl Scouts, parents, and the community.
Strong motivational, organizational, detail orientated and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make a work plan autonomously, track task responsibilities, and implement work plan.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, both administrative and programmatic, and to multitask and prioritize.
Must have the ability to work with and retain sensitive and/or confidential information while understanding and ensuring that it is only shared with those who are privy to such information.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with employees, volunteers, customers, and vendors verbally and nonverbally both in person and in writing.
Additional Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age, with 5 years of driving experience.
Must possess a valid and current license to operate a standard motor vehicle.
Must pass all required background & motor vehicle record checks acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing English.
Desired to be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing Spanish.
Salary
This position pays a range of $70,000-$85,000 per year plus benefits (including mileage reimbursement)
Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan - GSCO matches 100% of employee contribution up to 2% of pay.
Health Insurance
PPO: 94% Employer Paid Premium for Employee Only Coverage
HDHP: 100% Employer Paid Premium for Employee Only Coverage
Dental Insurance (68% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Long Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Life Insurance - fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary*
Accidental Death and Dismemberment - fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary*
Optional Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Children)- Employee paid - for additional employee coverage and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account (GSCO contributes up to $500/year)
Employee Assistance Program - 100% Employer Paid
Headspace (Employer Paid)
ZayZoon Pay Advances
Vacation - Employees accrue 10 vacation days per year.
Sick Leave - Employees earn one day per month.
Holidays - 10 scheduled holidays per year
Office Closures - 4 Weeks of Paid Office Closures (Week of Independence Day; Thanksgiving Week; Winter Holiday 2 weeks)
This position may have the ability to work a remote/flex hybrid schedule.
We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Our workplace is inclusive, and we strive to create an accessible and accommodating environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding accommodations for disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are invited to interview and require accommodations, please inform us in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and accessible interview experience. If you have questions about accessibility or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at careers@gscolorado.org or 877-404-5708. We are here to help.
Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.