ABOUT PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of approximately $2.5 million, Porchlight is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for nearly 30 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight Music Theatre delights more than 30,000 patrons each year with a Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; the Porchlight Revisits series of rarely seen musicals in limited run with enhanced dramaturgy; the Porchlight in Concert symphonic staged reading series; and the free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park summer concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships.
SEE OUR 2022/2023 ANNUAL REPORT
ABOUT THE POSITION
Porchlight seeks a motivated and experienced individual to create and implement the annual strategic development plan, refining a structure for effective fundraising to meet the organization’s current and future financial needs in a sustainable and consistent way. With a specific focus on individual and major gifts, the Development Director fosters relationships with existing and potential individual donors, foundation funders, corporate sponsors/funders, and other public/private organizations in an effort to advance the organization’s mission. The Development Director directly supervises two full-time associates and the grant writing consultant.
A detailed job description is viewable at our website: porchlightmusictheatre.org.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 7 years experience in development/fundraising
Proven track record in setting and executing development strategy, establishing and developing solid donor relationships, and meeting fundraising goals
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills; ability to make a strong, effective case for support
Basic level of experience and comfort with donor databases (PatronManager experience preferred but not required)
Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to focus on strategic vision as well as day-to-day plans
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Team-player with high level of initiative and professionalism
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as performances, events or meetings require
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication to the mission of Porchlight Music Theatre
COMPENSATION
$100,000 ann ually
Optional individual PPO health insurance with at least 80% employer contribution for individual coverage; optional dental/vision coverage
Generous paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually
Flexible hybrid work setting
CLOSING & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send a cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org . No phone calls, please. Resumes will be accepted through April 26, 2024, after which the application process is closed. Initial virtual screening interviews will be held April 1 - April 26 with additional virtual and live interviews for final candidates from April 29th - May 17th.
Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer . We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce . Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apr 02, 2024
Full time
ABOUT PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of approximately $2.5 million, Porchlight is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for nearly 30 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight Music Theatre delights more than 30,000 patrons each year with a Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; the Porchlight Revisits series of rarely seen musicals in limited run with enhanced dramaturgy; the Porchlight in Concert symphonic staged reading series; and the free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park summer concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships.
SEE OUR 2022/2023 ANNUAL REPORT
ABOUT THE POSITION
Porchlight seeks a motivated and experienced individual to create and implement the annual strategic development plan, refining a structure for effective fundraising to meet the organization’s current and future financial needs in a sustainable and consistent way. With a specific focus on individual and major gifts, the Development Director fosters relationships with existing and potential individual donors, foundation funders, corporate sponsors/funders, and other public/private organizations in an effort to advance the organization’s mission. The Development Director directly supervises two full-time associates and the grant writing consultant.
A detailed job description is viewable at our website: porchlightmusictheatre.org.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 7 years experience in development/fundraising
Proven track record in setting and executing development strategy, establishing and developing solid donor relationships, and meeting fundraising goals
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills; ability to make a strong, effective case for support
Basic level of experience and comfort with donor databases (PatronManager experience preferred but not required)
Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to focus on strategic vision as well as day-to-day plans
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Team-player with high level of initiative and professionalism
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as performances, events or meetings require
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication to the mission of Porchlight Music Theatre
COMPENSATION
$100,000 ann ually
Optional individual PPO health insurance with at least 80% employer contribution for individual coverage; optional dental/vision coverage
Generous paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually
Flexible hybrid work setting
CLOSING & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send a cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org . No phone calls, please. Resumes will be accepted through April 26, 2024, after which the application process is closed. Initial virtual screening interviews will be held April 1 - April 26 with additional virtual and live interviews for final candidates from April 29th - May 17th.
Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer . We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce . Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Do you have experience promoting and working with schools based health services for children and youth with medical/behavioral health care needs so they are able to fully participate in their education? Are you passionate about assuring equitable access for the health supports and services that youth and their families need to thrive in their learning and well-being? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Medicaid subject matter expert for the Medicaid School Based Health Services (SBHS) programs, along with deliverables for approved programs. The position will work across a variety of divisions and programs within OHA, informing partners leadership, and legislators of options to leverage federal matching funds to administer the SBHS programs, and to inform leadership about options of the state plan and waiver programs within state and federal regulations.
Primary functions of this position include the following:
Develop and/or maintain expertise in Oregon’s Medicaid school based health system, state and national integration models and best practices
Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed policies with recommendations for leadership
Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners, including people accessing OHP benefits, communities and areas that have historically been underservice and underrepresented
Develop informational documents and meeting materials for internal and external partners
Develop and document work plans
Facilitate and engage in partnership meetings, steering committees, and various workgroups, including CCOs, and the Department of Education
Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal and state policy, including tracking new bills, regulations, and administrative rules
Develop and monitor reimbursement rates, updating agency fee schedules, MMIS, partner communication, guidance, and agency webpage
Identify and link options to leverage Home and Community Based Services as part of SBHS delivery systems
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs.
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.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level 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 the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Contract Administration
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Legislative Coordination
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Policy Advisement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Project Management
Strong Oral and Written Communication
Systems and Organizational Improvement
Expert level Technical Assistance
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience promoting and working with schools based health services for children and youth with medical/behavioral health care needs so they are able to fully participate in their education? Are you passionate about assuring equitable access for the health supports and services that youth and their families need to thrive in their learning and well-being? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Medicaid subject matter expert for the Medicaid School Based Health Services (SBHS) programs, along with deliverables for approved programs. The position will work across a variety of divisions and programs within OHA, informing partners leadership, and legislators of options to leverage federal matching funds to administer the SBHS programs, and to inform leadership about options of the state plan and waiver programs within state and federal regulations.
Primary functions of this position include the following:
Develop and/or maintain expertise in Oregon’s Medicaid school based health system, state and national integration models and best practices
Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed policies with recommendations for leadership
Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners, including people accessing OHP benefits, communities and areas that have historically been underservice and underrepresented
Develop informational documents and meeting materials for internal and external partners
Develop and document work plans
Facilitate and engage in partnership meetings, steering committees, and various workgroups, including CCOs, and the Department of Education
Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal and state policy, including tracking new bills, regulations, and administrative rules
Develop and monitor reimbursement rates, updating agency fee schedules, MMIS, partner communication, guidance, and agency webpage
Identify and link options to leverage Home and Community Based Services as part of SBHS delivery systems
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs.
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.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level 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 the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Contract Administration
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Legislative Coordination
Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
Policy Advisement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Project Management
Strong Oral and Written Communication
Systems and Organizational Improvement
Expert level Technical Assistance
Arts Ignite
165 West 46th Street, New York NY 10036
Arts Ignite (formerly Artists Striving To End Poverty) is an international nonprofit arts education organization headquartered in New York City. Founded sixteen years ago by Broadway Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Arts Ignite cultivates community, creative capacity, and courage in young people through arts experiences across multiple art forms by bringing arts workshops, summer camps and after school programs to over 20,000 young people on three continents (Asia, Africa and North America).
Arts Ignite programs engage young people ages 4-21 through partnerships with community organizations, NGOs, and schools, serving youth affected by systemic issues and their effects including; the justice system, gun-violence, refugee status, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, systemic poverty and the caste system. As a global community of passionate and exceptional teaching artists and educators, Arts Ignite believes the arts can be a powerful force for helping young people develop agency, awakening their imaginations to new worlds and possibilities, and creating a ripple effect that can transform their lives.
This year is a turning point for the organization as it welcomes a new Executive Director who will work with a dynamic staff and engaged board to take the organization to a new level. We seek to add a Development & Communications Associate to support our expanded vision and impact.
This position is part of a small development team that works together closely to achieve its goals.
The Development & Communications Associate reports to the Director of Development & Communications.
Arts Ignite seeks an individual who is entrepreneurial and a strategic thinker with strong communications and writing skills. The organization is well positioned for growth and impact.
ARTS IGNITE'S COMMITMENT TO ANTIRACISM AND ANTI-OPPRESSION
Arts Ignite is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression as a foundation for all areas of our organizational operation. We engage in both formal (training, consultancies) to continue to interrogate supremacist behavior in ourselves and our organization. We are committed to seeking staff members and teaching artists that are representative of the communities we serve, therefore cultivating a sense of belonging across diverse populations is crucial to our success.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising & Donor Relations (Individual)
Support the Development Team and Board of Directors to build relationships with current donors.
Cultivate prospective donors and funders, through personal contacts, regular communications and other activities.
Manage Online Auction campaigns from conception to fulfillment.
Provide support to on-going online and direct mail fundraising campaigns.
Logistical support for fundraising events & local (NYC) cultivation activities.
Communications
Lead Development communication writing (emails, letters, website content)
Create original copy and graphics for fundraising Initiatives.
Manage communications and fundraising calendar.
Assist with writing and design of the Annual Report.
Support social media activities.
Maintain Media archive.
Data Management
Maintain clean, efficient, current database all prospects, donors and other contacts in SalesForce
Process acknowledgements, contributions, gifts in kind, and other information related to special events and donor cultivation
Generate stewardship reports, annual reports, updated donor lists
Prepare & Send email communications through MailChimp
Manage Mailing list
Support Board meeting material preparation
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least 2-3 years of major gift and/or other fundraising experience; familiarity with all aspects of fundraising principles and practices.
Excellent communications skills, written and oral.
Strong project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully maintain and utilize database systems
An understanding of and commitment to Arts Ignite’s mission and the populations we serve.
A team player (sense of humor helpful).
A passion for the performing and visual arts and how arts education can benefit young people.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary range is between 40-45k annually. Arts Ignite provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including: paid vacation and sick days, Medical and Dental insurance, 401k, FSA/Commuter, Life and Long Term Disability insurance.
Arts Ignite provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, marital status or favorite color.
HOW TO APPLY Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter, salary requirement and resume to Davinia Troughton, Director of Finance and Operations, at davinia@artsignite.org with the Subject: Development & Communications Associate. Only applicants who are being considered as candidates will be contacted.
Apr 04, 2022
Full time
Arts Ignite (formerly Artists Striving To End Poverty) is an international nonprofit arts education organization headquartered in New York City. Founded sixteen years ago by Broadway Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Arts Ignite cultivates community, creative capacity, and courage in young people through arts experiences across multiple art forms by bringing arts workshops, summer camps and after school programs to over 20,000 young people on three continents (Asia, Africa and North America).
Arts Ignite programs engage young people ages 4-21 through partnerships with community organizations, NGOs, and schools, serving youth affected by systemic issues and their effects including; the justice system, gun-violence, refugee status, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, systemic poverty and the caste system. As a global community of passionate and exceptional teaching artists and educators, Arts Ignite believes the arts can be a powerful force for helping young people develop agency, awakening their imaginations to new worlds and possibilities, and creating a ripple effect that can transform their lives.
This year is a turning point for the organization as it welcomes a new Executive Director who will work with a dynamic staff and engaged board to take the organization to a new level. We seek to add a Development & Communications Associate to support our expanded vision and impact.
This position is part of a small development team that works together closely to achieve its goals.
The Development & Communications Associate reports to the Director of Development & Communications.
Arts Ignite seeks an individual who is entrepreneurial and a strategic thinker with strong communications and writing skills. The organization is well positioned for growth and impact.
ARTS IGNITE'S COMMITMENT TO ANTIRACISM AND ANTI-OPPRESSION
Arts Ignite is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression as a foundation for all areas of our organizational operation. We engage in both formal (training, consultancies) to continue to interrogate supremacist behavior in ourselves and our organization. We are committed to seeking staff members and teaching artists that are representative of the communities we serve, therefore cultivating a sense of belonging across diverse populations is crucial to our success.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising & Donor Relations (Individual)
Support the Development Team and Board of Directors to build relationships with current donors.
Cultivate prospective donors and funders, through personal contacts, regular communications and other activities.
Manage Online Auction campaigns from conception to fulfillment.
Provide support to on-going online and direct mail fundraising campaigns.
Logistical support for fundraising events & local (NYC) cultivation activities.
Communications
Lead Development communication writing (emails, letters, website content)
Create original copy and graphics for fundraising Initiatives.
Manage communications and fundraising calendar.
Assist with writing and design of the Annual Report.
Support social media activities.
Maintain Media archive.
Data Management
Maintain clean, efficient, current database all prospects, donors and other contacts in SalesForce
Process acknowledgements, contributions, gifts in kind, and other information related to special events and donor cultivation
Generate stewardship reports, annual reports, updated donor lists
Prepare & Send email communications through MailChimp
Manage Mailing list
Support Board meeting material preparation
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least 2-3 years of major gift and/or other fundraising experience; familiarity with all aspects of fundraising principles and practices.
Excellent communications skills, written and oral.
Strong project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully maintain and utilize database systems
An understanding of and commitment to Arts Ignite’s mission and the populations we serve.
A team player (sense of humor helpful).
A passion for the performing and visual arts and how arts education can benefit young people.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary range is between 40-45k annually. Arts Ignite provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including: paid vacation and sick days, Medical and Dental insurance, 401k, FSA/Commuter, Life and Long Term Disability insurance.
Arts Ignite provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, marital status or favorite color.
HOW TO APPLY Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter, salary requirement and resume to Davinia Troughton, Director of Finance and Operations, at davinia@artsignite.org with the Subject: Development & Communications Associate. Only applicants who are being considered as candidates will be contacted.
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead 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. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
Commitment to Racial Equity
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding our Emerging Leaders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the c4 space.
We see our commitment to racial equity as an integral part of success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to our work on advancing racial equity.
For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org .
WASHINGTON, DC PROGRAM
Interns at America Votes in Washington, DC get an inside look at how our coalition operates year-round and connect with some of the most influential issue organizations in the country. Our interns have the opportunity to work with both our national and state teams while learning new skills and getting a taste of different areas of work, including field, communications and other projects. We also offer more than the typical “9-to-6” experience with occasional opportunities outside the office, including trainings, events with our partners and virtual networking with staff.
America Votes is always looking to recruit smart, motivated individuals who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced organization. We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2022 interns and ask that interns be able to work at least 30 hours per week. Interns are compensated with $15 per hour and we are happy to work with you in securing college credit through your academic institution.
Please note, applications will not be reviewed until March 7, 2022 at the earliest. This posting will remain open until the position is filled and applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Position Description
As a leading progressive organization, America Votes is committed to help mentor the rising stars of the progressive movement. Interns for America Votes will be heavily involved with the day-to-day operations and will learn who America Votes is and how we operate. Our goal is to recruit smart, hardworking interns that will be able to manage in a small, fast paced organization.
Responsibilities:
Researching election laws at both the state and national level
Tracking voting legislation and other pertinent election administration issues
Tracking electoral races at the federal and state level
Working on various state-based projects on voting rights and election laws
Using sound news judgement to keep up with America Votes and our partners in the news
Creating content for and managing America Votes’ various social media platforms
Developing social media campaigns and graphics for America Votes projects and initiatives
Researching, including legislation, press targets and various other assignments
Copy editing and formatting internal and external products
In addition to learning new skills and concepts you will get to see how America Votes and other progressive organizations operate both nationally and at the state level. America Votes interns will have the opportunity to network and meet interns from our partner organizations throughout the program!
Location
The Summer 2022 internship program will be conducted virtually but interns will be expected to work East Coast hours. Interns are required to have regular access to a personal computer, with reliable internet access and a webcam, for the duration of the internship due to the virtual nature.
To Apply
All applicants who are interested in the internship at America Votes need to submit their resume, cover letter and references addressed to Anna Donohue via the application form. Applications are being accepted for Summer 2022. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability from early June through August 2022. If accepted into the America Votes Internship Program, you will be asked to work a minimum of 30 hours a week between the hours of 9 a.m. – 6 p.m ET.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this application form will remain open until all slots have been filled.
If you experience any issues with the application form, please email Anna Donohue at adonohue@americavotes.org with questions. Please note that only applications received via the application form will be considered - please do not send your application materials to this email address.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
Mar 11, 2022
Intern
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead 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. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
Commitment to Racial Equity
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding our Emerging Leaders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the c4 space.
We see our commitment to racial equity as an integral part of success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to our work on advancing racial equity.
For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org .
WASHINGTON, DC PROGRAM
Interns at America Votes in Washington, DC get an inside look at how our coalition operates year-round and connect with some of the most influential issue organizations in the country. Our interns have the opportunity to work with both our national and state teams while learning new skills and getting a taste of different areas of work, including field, communications and other projects. We also offer more than the typical “9-to-6” experience with occasional opportunities outside the office, including trainings, events with our partners and virtual networking with staff.
America Votes is always looking to recruit smart, motivated individuals who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced organization. We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2022 interns and ask that interns be able to work at least 30 hours per week. Interns are compensated with $15 per hour and we are happy to work with you in securing college credit through your academic institution.
Please note, applications will not be reviewed until March 7, 2022 at the earliest. This posting will remain open until the position is filled and applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Position Description
As a leading progressive organization, America Votes is committed to help mentor the rising stars of the progressive movement. Interns for America Votes will be heavily involved with the day-to-day operations and will learn who America Votes is and how we operate. Our goal is to recruit smart, hardworking interns that will be able to manage in a small, fast paced organization.
Responsibilities:
Researching election laws at both the state and national level
Tracking voting legislation and other pertinent election administration issues
Tracking electoral races at the federal and state level
Working on various state-based projects on voting rights and election laws
Using sound news judgement to keep up with America Votes and our partners in the news
Creating content for and managing America Votes’ various social media platforms
Developing social media campaigns and graphics for America Votes projects and initiatives
Researching, including legislation, press targets and various other assignments
Copy editing and formatting internal and external products
In addition to learning new skills and concepts you will get to see how America Votes and other progressive organizations operate both nationally and at the state level. America Votes interns will have the opportunity to network and meet interns from our partner organizations throughout the program!
Location
The Summer 2022 internship program will be conducted virtually but interns will be expected to work East Coast hours. Interns are required to have regular access to a personal computer, with reliable internet access and a webcam, for the duration of the internship due to the virtual nature.
To Apply
All applicants who are interested in the internship at America Votes need to submit their resume, cover letter and references addressed to Anna Donohue via the application form. Applications are being accepted for Summer 2022. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability from early June through August 2022. If accepted into the America Votes Internship Program, you will be asked to work a minimum of 30 hours a week between the hours of 9 a.m. – 6 p.m ET.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this application form will remain open until all slots have been filled.
If you experience any issues with the application form, please email Anna Donohue at adonohue@americavotes.org with questions. Please note that only applications received via the application form will be considered - please do not send your application materials to this email address.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction (MDCI) to oversee all aspects of Curriculum and Instruction programming at its three campuses in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. The MDCI will be responsible for programmatic planning, management and evaluation as well as program staff hiring, training, and supervision. The MDCI will develop systems and an organizational culture that ensure sustainable, high quality programming. The Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction reports directly to Breakthrough Greater Boston’s Executive Director, sits on the organization’s Management Team and works closely with the Managing Director of Student Services and Managing Director of College Access and Success.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction will:
Ensure BTGB’s positive relationships with students, families and teachers through direct relationship building and guidance of the program team
Develop programming that is aligned across grade levels and campuses to ensure a high quality and cohesive experience for students and teachers
Foster strong partnerships within the district and city, including with district schools, local universities, and other key collaborators
Ensure each member of the Curriculum and Instruction team is well trained, supported in their role and provided with opportunities for growth
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this exciting role you will be responsible for a variety of critical leadership responsibilities including:
Campus Leadership
Build vision and collaboration among site-based team members
Build awareness of BTGB’s mission and clearly articulate program impact to stakeholders within the community
Create and share regular program reports, highlights and updates with school and district administrators
Ensure site-based staff develop and maintain strong partnerships with school-based teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff
Ensure school and district communications are tracked in Salesforce
Build and maintain strong partnerships with local colleges and universities
Represent BTGB at key events within the district and city
Foster strong partnerships with community-based organizations
Ensure strong school partnerships, including oversight of key operational components (space, tech, data access, etc.)
Manage and support with time-sensitive crises at your campus
Collaborate with other Managing Directors to ensure aligned and high-quality programming across sites
Curriculum and Instructional Supervision
Hire full-time members of the Curriculum and Instruction team and oversee the hiring of part-time and seasonal staff as well as volunteers
Ensure all Curriculum and Instruction staff and volunteers receive high quality onboarding and training to set them up for long term success in their roles
Conduct weekly supervision, professional development planning, and regular performance evaluations for the Curriculum and Instruction team
Oversee staff succession planning and transitions for the department
Program Oversight
Maintain up-to-date field knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Manage partnerships with external organizations for the Curriculum and Instruction department
Observe programming within Curriculum and Instruction across campuses on a consistent basis
Oversee departmental expenditures against budget on a monthly basis
Strengthen internal operations and infrastructure for effective program delivery
In partnership with Operations, write or update any programmatic policies needed to ensure safe, ethical, and effective operation of BTGB programming
Program Design and Evaluation
Oversee the development and tracking of goals within Curriculum and Instruction
Set standards for accountability and measures of success for program delivery as well as student and teacher growth
Oversee BTGB’s evaluation activities including data collection systems and evaluation reporting
Share Breakthrough’s data and outcomes both internally (Board, Executive Director, Development team) and externally (school partners, Breakthrough Collaborative, education field)
Program Growth, Strategy and Sustainability
With expansion, aid in new staff identification, hiring and training; site start-up efforts; and building strategic partnerships
Maintain Breakthrough’s culture of collaboration; create effective and efficient cross-site communication and collaboration processes
Develop a knowledge management system that supports information sharing and ensures Breakthrough remains a best-in-class learning organization
Lead programmatic special projects and initiatives, as they arise
Program Leadership
Ensure consistent high quality programming across campuses
Collaborate with other Managing directors to lead, support and grow the program team
Plan and lead regular program team meetings and retreats
Regularly reporting to the Board of Directors; staffing a Board committee (Program Committee, School Partnership Committee or Family Advisory Committee)
Serve as a thought leader in Curriculum and Instruction for external audiences
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Managing Director, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Eight years of experience within the curriculum and instruction area and leading educational programs with significant experience in supervising staff and working directly with students and teachers, ideally students who will be first generation to college
Experience teaching in a classroom setting
Experience training, coaching and supporting teachers
Expertise within the curriculum and instruction field
Experience managing and fostering positive relationships with schools and school districts
Ability to hold others to high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $84,816-127,224; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Elissa Spelman, Executive Director, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
Jan 12, 2022
Full time
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction (MDCI) to oversee all aspects of Curriculum and Instruction programming at its three campuses in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. The MDCI will be responsible for programmatic planning, management and evaluation as well as program staff hiring, training, and supervision. The MDCI will develop systems and an organizational culture that ensure sustainable, high quality programming. The Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction reports directly to Breakthrough Greater Boston’s Executive Director, sits on the organization’s Management Team and works closely with the Managing Director of Student Services and Managing Director of College Access and Success.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction will:
Ensure BTGB’s positive relationships with students, families and teachers through direct relationship building and guidance of the program team
Develop programming that is aligned across grade levels and campuses to ensure a high quality and cohesive experience for students and teachers
Foster strong partnerships within the district and city, including with district schools, local universities, and other key collaborators
Ensure each member of the Curriculum and Instruction team is well trained, supported in their role and provided with opportunities for growth
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this exciting role you will be responsible for a variety of critical leadership responsibilities including:
Campus Leadership
Build vision and collaboration among site-based team members
Build awareness of BTGB’s mission and clearly articulate program impact to stakeholders within the community
Create and share regular program reports, highlights and updates with school and district administrators
Ensure site-based staff develop and maintain strong partnerships with school-based teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff
Ensure school and district communications are tracked in Salesforce
Build and maintain strong partnerships with local colleges and universities
Represent BTGB at key events within the district and city
Foster strong partnerships with community-based organizations
Ensure strong school partnerships, including oversight of key operational components (space, tech, data access, etc.)
Manage and support with time-sensitive crises at your campus
Collaborate with other Managing Directors to ensure aligned and high-quality programming across sites
Curriculum and Instructional Supervision
Hire full-time members of the Curriculum and Instruction team and oversee the hiring of part-time and seasonal staff as well as volunteers
Ensure all Curriculum and Instruction staff and volunteers receive high quality onboarding and training to set them up for long term success in their roles
Conduct weekly supervision, professional development planning, and regular performance evaluations for the Curriculum and Instruction team
Oversee staff succession planning and transitions for the department
Program Oversight
Maintain up-to-date field knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Manage partnerships with external organizations for the Curriculum and Instruction department
Observe programming within Curriculum and Instruction across campuses on a consistent basis
Oversee departmental expenditures against budget on a monthly basis
Strengthen internal operations and infrastructure for effective program delivery
In partnership with Operations, write or update any programmatic policies needed to ensure safe, ethical, and effective operation of BTGB programming
Program Design and Evaluation
Oversee the development and tracking of goals within Curriculum and Instruction
Set standards for accountability and measures of success for program delivery as well as student and teacher growth
Oversee BTGB’s evaluation activities including data collection systems and evaluation reporting
Share Breakthrough’s data and outcomes both internally (Board, Executive Director, Development team) and externally (school partners, Breakthrough Collaborative, education field)
Program Growth, Strategy and Sustainability
With expansion, aid in new staff identification, hiring and training; site start-up efforts; and building strategic partnerships
Maintain Breakthrough’s culture of collaboration; create effective and efficient cross-site communication and collaboration processes
Develop a knowledge management system that supports information sharing and ensures Breakthrough remains a best-in-class learning organization
Lead programmatic special projects and initiatives, as they arise
Program Leadership
Ensure consistent high quality programming across campuses
Collaborate with other Managing directors to lead, support and grow the program team
Plan and lead regular program team meetings and retreats
Regularly reporting to the Board of Directors; staffing a Board committee (Program Committee, School Partnership Committee or Family Advisory Committee)
Serve as a thought leader in Curriculum and Instruction for external audiences
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Managing Director, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Eight years of experience within the curriculum and instruction area and leading educational programs with significant experience in supervising staff and working directly with students and teachers, ideally students who will be first generation to college
Experience teaching in a classroom setting
Experience training, coaching and supporting teachers
Expertise within the curriculum and instruction field
Experience managing and fostering positive relationships with schools and school districts
Ability to hold others to high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $84,816-127,224; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Elissa Spelman, Executive Director, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Managing Director of Student Services (MDSS) to oversee all aspects of Student Services programming at its three campuses in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. The MDSS will be responsible for programmatic planning, management and evaluation as well as program staff hiring, training, and supervision. The MDSS will work to develop systems and an organizational culture that ensure sustainable, high quality programming. The Managing Director of Student Services reports directly to Breakthrough Greater Boston’s Executive Director, sits on the organization’s Management Team and works closely with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Managing Director of College Access and Success.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Managing Director of Student Services will:
Ensure BTGB’s positive relationships with its students, families and teachers through direct relationship building and advisement to the program team at a site level.
Develop programming that is aligned across both grade levels and sites to ensure a high quality and cohesive experience for students and teachers.
Foster strong partnerships within the district and city, including with district schools, local universities, and other key collaborators.
Ensure each member of the Student Services team is well trained, supported in their role and provided with opportunities for growth.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this exciting role you will be responsible for a variety of critical leadership responsibilities including:
Site Leadership
Build vision and collaboration among site-based team members
Build awareness of BTGB’s mission and clearly articulate program impact to stakeholders
Maintain regular contact through bi-annual meetings with key administrators and district leaders
Create and share regular program reports, highlights and updates with school and district administrators
Ensure site-based staff develop and maintain strong partnerships with school-based teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff
Ensure school and district communications are tracked in salesforce
Build and maintain strong partnerships with local colleges and universities
Represent BTGB at key events within the district and city
Foster strong partnerships with community-based organizations
Ensure strong school partnerships, including oversight of key operational components (space, tech, data access, etc.)
Manage and support with time-sensitive crises at a particular campus
Collaborate with other Managing Directors to ensure aligned and high-quality programming across sites
Student Services Team Supervision
Hire program staff on the Student Services team, including permanent full-time employees, as well as oversee the hiring of part-time and seasonal staff and regular programmatic volunteers
Ensure all program staff on the Student Services team receive high quality onboarding and training to set them up for long term success in their roles, as well as oversee onboarding and training of part-time and seasonal staff and regular programmatic volunteers
Conduct weekly supervision, professional development planning, and regular performance evaluations for program staff on the Student Services team
Oversee staff succession planning and transition oversight for the department
Program Oversight
Maintain up-to-date field knowledge within Student Services area
Manage partnerships with external organizations for the Student Services department
Observe programming within Student Services across sites on a consistent basis
Oversee departmental expenditures against budget on a monthly basis
Strengthen internal operations and infrastructure for effective program delivery
Write or update any programmatic policies needed to ensure safe, ethical, and effective operation of BTGB programming
Program Design and Evaluation
Oversee the development and tracking of goals within Student Services
Set standards for accountability and measurements of success for program delivery as well as student and teacher success
Oversee BTGB’s evaluation activities including data collection systems and evaluation reporting
Communicate Breakthrough’s data and successes both internally (Board, ED, development team) and externally (School partners, Breakthrough Collaborative, education field)
Program Growth, Strategy and Sustainability
With expansion, aid in new staff identification, hiring and training; site start-up efforts; and building strategic partnerships
Ensure the consistent high quality of programming across campuses
Maintain Breakthrough’s culture of collaboration; create effective and efficient cross-site communication and collaboration processes
Develop a knowledge management system that supports information sharing and ensures Breakthrough remains a best-in-class learning organization
Lead programmatic special projects and initiatives, as they arise
Program Leadership
Ensure the consistent high quality of programming across campuses
Serve as a thought leader in Student Services area for external audiences
Collaborate with other Managing directors to lead, support and grow the program team
Plan and lead regular program team meetings and retreats
Regularly reporting to the Board of Directors; staffing a Board committee (Program Committee, School Partnership Committee or Family Advisory Committee)
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Managing Director, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Eight years of experience within the student services area and leading educational programs with significant experience in supervising staff and working directly with students, ideally students who will be first generation to college
Experience with student recruitment
Experience leading school-wide/program-wide family engagement initiatives
Expertise within the field of Social Emotional Learning
Experience managing and fostering positive relationships with schools and school districts
Ability to hold others to high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $84,816-127,224; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Elissa Spelman, Executive Director, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
Jan 12, 2022
Full time
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Managing Director of Student Services (MDSS) to oversee all aspects of Student Services programming at its three campuses in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. The MDSS will be responsible for programmatic planning, management and evaluation as well as program staff hiring, training, and supervision. The MDSS will work to develop systems and an organizational culture that ensure sustainable, high quality programming. The Managing Director of Student Services reports directly to Breakthrough Greater Boston’s Executive Director, sits on the organization’s Management Team and works closely with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Managing Director of College Access and Success.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Managing Director of Student Services will:
Ensure BTGB’s positive relationships with its students, families and teachers through direct relationship building and advisement to the program team at a site level.
Develop programming that is aligned across both grade levels and sites to ensure a high quality and cohesive experience for students and teachers.
Foster strong partnerships within the district and city, including with district schools, local universities, and other key collaborators.
Ensure each member of the Student Services team is well trained, supported in their role and provided with opportunities for growth.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this exciting role you will be responsible for a variety of critical leadership responsibilities including:
Site Leadership
Build vision and collaboration among site-based team members
Build awareness of BTGB’s mission and clearly articulate program impact to stakeholders
Maintain regular contact through bi-annual meetings with key administrators and district leaders
Create and share regular program reports, highlights and updates with school and district administrators
Ensure site-based staff develop and maintain strong partnerships with school-based teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff
Ensure school and district communications are tracked in salesforce
Build and maintain strong partnerships with local colleges and universities
Represent BTGB at key events within the district and city
Foster strong partnerships with community-based organizations
Ensure strong school partnerships, including oversight of key operational components (space, tech, data access, etc.)
Manage and support with time-sensitive crises at a particular campus
Collaborate with other Managing Directors to ensure aligned and high-quality programming across sites
Student Services Team Supervision
Hire program staff on the Student Services team, including permanent full-time employees, as well as oversee the hiring of part-time and seasonal staff and regular programmatic volunteers
Ensure all program staff on the Student Services team receive high quality onboarding and training to set them up for long term success in their roles, as well as oversee onboarding and training of part-time and seasonal staff and regular programmatic volunteers
Conduct weekly supervision, professional development planning, and regular performance evaluations for program staff on the Student Services team
Oversee staff succession planning and transition oversight for the department
Program Oversight
Maintain up-to-date field knowledge within Student Services area
Manage partnerships with external organizations for the Student Services department
Observe programming within Student Services across sites on a consistent basis
Oversee departmental expenditures against budget on a monthly basis
Strengthen internal operations and infrastructure for effective program delivery
Write or update any programmatic policies needed to ensure safe, ethical, and effective operation of BTGB programming
Program Design and Evaluation
Oversee the development and tracking of goals within Student Services
Set standards for accountability and measurements of success for program delivery as well as student and teacher success
Oversee BTGB’s evaluation activities including data collection systems and evaluation reporting
Communicate Breakthrough’s data and successes both internally (Board, ED, development team) and externally (School partners, Breakthrough Collaborative, education field)
Program Growth, Strategy and Sustainability
With expansion, aid in new staff identification, hiring and training; site start-up efforts; and building strategic partnerships
Ensure the consistent high quality of programming across campuses
Maintain Breakthrough’s culture of collaboration; create effective and efficient cross-site communication and collaboration processes
Develop a knowledge management system that supports information sharing and ensures Breakthrough remains a best-in-class learning organization
Lead programmatic special projects and initiatives, as they arise
Program Leadership
Ensure the consistent high quality of programming across campuses
Serve as a thought leader in Student Services area for external audiences
Collaborate with other Managing directors to lead, support and grow the program team
Plan and lead regular program team meetings and retreats
Regularly reporting to the Board of Directors; staffing a Board committee (Program Committee, School Partnership Committee or Family Advisory Committee)
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Managing Director, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Eight years of experience within the student services area and leading educational programs with significant experience in supervising staff and working directly with students, ideally students who will be first generation to college
Experience with student recruitment
Experience leading school-wide/program-wide family engagement initiatives
Expertise within the field of Social Emotional Learning
Experience managing and fostering positive relationships with schools and school districts
Ability to hold others to high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $84,816-127,224; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Elissa Spelman, Executive Director, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
For a Position Fact Sheet, visit https://wilcoxcareer.com/CAPCenter-Position-Fact-Sheet
POSITION SUMMARY
Our client, the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center), is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Director of Policy for Prevent Child Abuse California (PCACA) and the California Family Resource Association (CFRA). This individual will be responsible for policy (legislative activities and advocacy for the CAP Center) and for CFRA’s membership (leadership, operations, oversight, effectiveness, and sustainability).
The Director of Policy is the chief policy leader for the organization, working directly with the legislature, the executive branch, Family Resource Center partners, and advocacy collaborations. The Director is responsible for developing a policy platform, initiating legislation, strategic partnerships, and budget proposals. This position is also responsible for CFRA’s membership (including internal and external communications, identifying emerging needs and opportunities for the association and its members, and ensuring member satisfaction, retention, and growth).
The Director of Policy works directly with Board of Directors’ Policy Committee. The Director supervises the CFRA Project Manager and the Communications Specialist. The Director of Policy reports directly to the CEO. The CFRA Project Manager and the Outreach and Communications Coordinator report directly to the Director of Policy.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
CFRA’s Vision: A strong, cohesive network that promotes the success and well-being of families in all California communities.
CFRA’s Mission:
* Connect family resource centers and allied organizations, networks, and community leaders in a member-driven, statewide network.
* Convene family-strengthening leaders for networking and working toward a shared vision.
* Communicate the value of family resource centers, networks, and programs and policies that strengthen families to policymakers and to the state.
The California Family Resource Association (californiafamilyresource.org) is a statewide membership association representing the 500 Family Resource Centers, Family Strengthening Networks, and other member organizations throughout California. CFRA is managed and supported as a program of the Child Abuse Prevention Center. The CFRA works collaboratively with its membership to move children and families to the forefront of policymaking in California.
The Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) is a statewide training, education research, and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities. The CAP Center (thecapcenter.org) was founded in 1977 and began as one small organization local to Sacramento County. Since then, it has adopted multiple agencies, evolving into a unique blend of agencies, each taking a separate approach to child abuse prevention locally and statewide. The CAP Center prevents child abuse and neglect through four core strategies: Advocacy, Education, Health, and Safety. Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) California is the state agency of the national Prevent Child Abuse America (preventchildabuse.org). It operates statewide, providing home visitation, parenting education, and other prevention services directly to children and families throughout the state.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF POLICY’S FIRST YEAR
It is expected that the Director will achieve the following by the end of the first year (in implementation order):
Within the first 30 days…
o will have met with staff and, with supervisor’s consultation, prioritized major stakeholders and begun building relationships and an understanding of communication needs.
o will have developed a clear understanding of the position’s priorities and laid out a 90-day plan.
Within the first year…
o will be effectively coordinating and conducting legislative visits and supporting Family Resource Centers to participate in visits and otherwise engage their legislators.
o will have established a calendar of network convenings.
o will have added 50 new members.
At the end of the first year…
o will be seen as an effective advocate for CFRA and a valued member of the team and of the CAP Center Management Team.
EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, AND CULTURE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVE THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES (in preferential order)
Professional Experience
* Policy advocacy, legislative affairs or policy experience, preferably in human services and in California
* Experience in health and human services, social services, public health, or related consumer-focused field
* Experience in a membership-based organization a plus
Competencies
* Strong verbal skills and articulate communication skills
* Track record of building collaborative and effective business relationships
* Solid writing skills
Education/Credentials
* Degree or experience in social work, public health, health and human services, or
social services preferred
Culture: Values, Work Style, Personal Traits, Attributes, Characteristics
* Values-driven (strong families, strong communities)
* Staff and family-oriented
* Statewide reach
THE COMMUNITY
This position is located in Sacramento, the capital of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. Sacramento is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers and is connected to the San Francisco Bay by a channel through the Sacramento River Delta. The Mediterranean climate is characterized by damp, mild winters and hot, dry summers. Sacramento is a place where different interests, tastes and lifestyles abound, with something to accommodate all.
The city of Sacramento is the cultural and economic center of the Sacramento metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in California and the 25th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, in nearby Davis. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of 19 hospitals in the Sacramento region.
The Sacramento region is experiencing a profound shift in its competitive position, in large part due to an influx of entrepreneurs, businesses, creative professionals, and remote workers looking to escape costly urban living. The Greater Sacramento Area is a top employer in life sciences and health services. As part of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of agritech innovation and is considered America’s Farm-to-Fork capital.
Sacramento is also home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats (the San Francisco Giant’s AAA baseball team), and the Sacramento Republic FC, a USL Professional soccer team. The Golden 1 Center, a high-tech basketball and entertainment arena and the home of the Kings, opened in 2016, starting a downtown renaissance.
The Crocker Art Museum is one of the leading art museums in California. Plans are underway for the development of an adjacent park into a public, art-focused gathering place. The Sacramento metropolitan area boasts more than 200 parks, four public golf courses, and is known for outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, running, and biking.
The world-renowned Napa Valley is an hour’s drive away. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and more than a dozen ski resorts are less than a two-hour drive from Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport handles non-stop flights to and from approximately thirty U.S. destinations (including Hawaii), as well as Canada and Mexico.
COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
The competitive compensation package includes a salary of $125,000. The position is also eligible for employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview in Sacramento, CA, with the Search Committee, on Thursday, October 21, 2021, with second interviews the following morning.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than close of business on October 4, 2021, please email your chronological resume (to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities) and compensation expectations to:
CAPCenter@wilcoxcareer.com
We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Sep 07, 2021
Full time
For a Position Fact Sheet, visit https://wilcoxcareer.com/CAPCenter-Position-Fact-Sheet
POSITION SUMMARY
Our client, the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center), is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Director of Policy for Prevent Child Abuse California (PCACA) and the California Family Resource Association (CFRA). This individual will be responsible for policy (legislative activities and advocacy for the CAP Center) and for CFRA’s membership (leadership, operations, oversight, effectiveness, and sustainability).
The Director of Policy is the chief policy leader for the organization, working directly with the legislature, the executive branch, Family Resource Center partners, and advocacy collaborations. The Director is responsible for developing a policy platform, initiating legislation, strategic partnerships, and budget proposals. This position is also responsible for CFRA’s membership (including internal and external communications, identifying emerging needs and opportunities for the association and its members, and ensuring member satisfaction, retention, and growth).
The Director of Policy works directly with Board of Directors’ Policy Committee. The Director supervises the CFRA Project Manager and the Communications Specialist. The Director of Policy reports directly to the CEO. The CFRA Project Manager and the Outreach and Communications Coordinator report directly to the Director of Policy.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
CFRA’s Vision: A strong, cohesive network that promotes the success and well-being of families in all California communities.
CFRA’s Mission:
* Connect family resource centers and allied organizations, networks, and community leaders in a member-driven, statewide network.
* Convene family-strengthening leaders for networking and working toward a shared vision.
* Communicate the value of family resource centers, networks, and programs and policies that strengthen families to policymakers and to the state.
The California Family Resource Association (californiafamilyresource.org) is a statewide membership association representing the 500 Family Resource Centers, Family Strengthening Networks, and other member organizations throughout California. CFRA is managed and supported as a program of the Child Abuse Prevention Center. The CFRA works collaboratively with its membership to move children and families to the forefront of policymaking in California.
The Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) is a statewide training, education research, and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities. The CAP Center (thecapcenter.org) was founded in 1977 and began as one small organization local to Sacramento County. Since then, it has adopted multiple agencies, evolving into a unique blend of agencies, each taking a separate approach to child abuse prevention locally and statewide. The CAP Center prevents child abuse and neglect through four core strategies: Advocacy, Education, Health, and Safety. Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) California is the state agency of the national Prevent Child Abuse America (preventchildabuse.org). It operates statewide, providing home visitation, parenting education, and other prevention services directly to children and families throughout the state.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF POLICY’S FIRST YEAR
It is expected that the Director will achieve the following by the end of the first year (in implementation order):
Within the first 30 days…
o will have met with staff and, with supervisor’s consultation, prioritized major stakeholders and begun building relationships and an understanding of communication needs.
o will have developed a clear understanding of the position’s priorities and laid out a 90-day plan.
Within the first year…
o will be effectively coordinating and conducting legislative visits and supporting Family Resource Centers to participate in visits and otherwise engage their legislators.
o will have established a calendar of network convenings.
o will have added 50 new members.
At the end of the first year…
o will be seen as an effective advocate for CFRA and a valued member of the team and of the CAP Center Management Team.
EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, AND CULTURE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVE THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES (in preferential order)
Professional Experience
* Policy advocacy, legislative affairs or policy experience, preferably in human services and in California
* Experience in health and human services, social services, public health, or related consumer-focused field
* Experience in a membership-based organization a plus
Competencies
* Strong verbal skills and articulate communication skills
* Track record of building collaborative and effective business relationships
* Solid writing skills
Education/Credentials
* Degree or experience in social work, public health, health and human services, or
social services preferred
Culture: Values, Work Style, Personal Traits, Attributes, Characteristics
* Values-driven (strong families, strong communities)
* Staff and family-oriented
* Statewide reach
THE COMMUNITY
This position is located in Sacramento, the capital of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. Sacramento is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers and is connected to the San Francisco Bay by a channel through the Sacramento River Delta. The Mediterranean climate is characterized by damp, mild winters and hot, dry summers. Sacramento is a place where different interests, tastes and lifestyles abound, with something to accommodate all.
The city of Sacramento is the cultural and economic center of the Sacramento metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in California and the 25th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, in nearby Davis. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of 19 hospitals in the Sacramento region.
The Sacramento region is experiencing a profound shift in its competitive position, in large part due to an influx of entrepreneurs, businesses, creative professionals, and remote workers looking to escape costly urban living. The Greater Sacramento Area is a top employer in life sciences and health services. As part of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of agritech innovation and is considered America’s Farm-to-Fork capital.
Sacramento is also home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats (the San Francisco Giant’s AAA baseball team), and the Sacramento Republic FC, a USL Professional soccer team. The Golden 1 Center, a high-tech basketball and entertainment arena and the home of the Kings, opened in 2016, starting a downtown renaissance.
The Crocker Art Museum is one of the leading art museums in California. Plans are underway for the development of an adjacent park into a public, art-focused gathering place. The Sacramento metropolitan area boasts more than 200 parks, four public golf courses, and is known for outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, running, and biking.
The world-renowned Napa Valley is an hour’s drive away. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and more than a dozen ski resorts are less than a two-hour drive from Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport handles non-stop flights to and from approximately thirty U.S. destinations (including Hawaii), as well as Canada and Mexico.
COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
The competitive compensation package includes a salary of $125,000. The position is also eligible for employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview in Sacramento, CA, with the Search Committee, on Thursday, October 21, 2021, with second interviews the following morning.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than close of business on October 4, 2021, please email your chronological resume (to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities) and compensation expectations to:
CAPCenter@wilcoxcareer.com
We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Human Resources Generalist
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Location: STRIVE Prep- Central Office (Denver, CO)
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000* based on years experience
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2020 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .
We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .
THE CHALLENGE
Do you want to leverage your Human Resources expertise to help create a culture and work environment where STRIVE Prep’s K-12 educators and staff can bring their full selves to work and be unleashed to enable breakthrough results for students?
CONTEXT & OVERVIEW OF ROLE
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of K-12 public charter schools that challenges every student to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The Human Resources Generalist will join STRIVE Prep’s Talent Team at an exciting time of transformation where we are: 1. Evolving our internal and network-wide culture with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focus; and 2. Redefining our HR service model to provide more site-based support and relationship building, which are both key to achieving our talent strategy to be the best place for diverse top talent to work in education in Denver. The successful candidate will manage their portfolio of campuses throughout the employee life cycle including but not limited to: onboarding, benefits enrollment, employee relations, performance management, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, compliance, and offboarding. In so doing, we will create a best-in-class culture and work environment that unleashes breakthrough results in each of our 500 team members and 3,800 students across 10 schools, who are Learning to Change the World.
THE MUST HAVES
Do the following must haves resonate with how you are wired and demonstrable in your unique talents and experiences? If so, we invite you to apply and can’t wait to learn more about you!
You are a people whisperer with a strong lens on DEI : You proactively build meaningful and authentic relationships with your schools’ team members and central office colleagues, and have a gift for creating inclusive spaces in every interaction. You instinctively balance empathy and accountability, and are able to put team members at ease in their most vulnerable moments, especially when there are cultural differences and/or communication barriers. You value diverse perspectives, seek feedback to inform your work, and innately keep those from marginalized backgrounds top of mind, which contributes to an inclusive environment.
You KNOW and LOVE HR : You think, breathe, and eat HR. Your expertise shows up in your ability to quickly and effectively respond to the scope of responsibilities outlined in the Essential Functions section of this job posting. You are driven and agile, instinctively adapting your approach to fit the unique context of each of the schools in your portfolio.
Your customer service is legendary : You know and believe that HR is all about customer service and you keep the customer service experience of team members top of mind. Your time management is impeccable, and you take pride in your ability to ensure 100% follow through on every task and consistently meeting deadlines. Knowing that HR isn’t Monday-Friday, 9-5, you routinely make yourself available to team members through numerous communication methods, and are proactive in alerting others to any limitations to your availability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
With the must haves driving your daily approach to the work, the successful Human Resources Generalist will perform the essential functions of the role for their portfolio of campuses within STRIVE Prep’s 10 schools and Central Office.
Within Portfolio of Campuses & Central Office:
Benefits, Wellness, & Leave of Absences
Administers network employee serving benefits and wellness programs.
Manages benefits management and orientation.
Coordinates and manages leave of absences in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
Technology, Human Capital Management & Data Integrity
Ensures accuracy of all employee data in HCM.
Executes reporting and compliance requests on an ongoing basis.
Trains employees and managers to efficiently and effectively use HCM.
Manages employee, position, and competition changes in HCM.
Manages HR ticketing system.
Onboarding & Offboarding
Manages a best-in-class onboarding and orientation experience that reflects a strong culture of inclusion.
Administers systems and processes to ensure proper monitoring, improvement, and cross-functional coordination of onboarding and offboarding activities.
Manages a best-in-class offboarding experience for departing team members.
Employee Relations
Ensures policies, procedures, and practices are implemented through a DEI lens.
Communicates, advises, and trains on policies, procedures, and relevant labor and employment laws to ensure proper administration and compliance.
Conducts employee relations investigations.
Provides coaching to employees to address their concerns or enhance their contributions to the business.
Law, Policy, & Compliance
Ensures HR policies, procedures and programs are consistently administered. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and relevant, federal, state and local employment legislation and their applicability to STRIVE Prep.
Reviews and makes recommendations to the Director of Human Resources for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters.
Coordinates and manages applicable portfolio information and data for any required compliance testing and reporting.
Talent Team and Network-wide Support:
Team Collaboration
Collaborates with Talent Team to develop, execute, and achieve strategic team goals, and ensure DEI best practices are at the foundation of STRIVE Prep’s culture, mindsets, systems and processes.
Supports and collaborates on strategic retention and employee experience initiatives.
Partners with Talent Team to ensure consistency in HR processes and messaging across campuses.
Attends and actively participates in all Talent Team meetings, Central Office meetings, retreats, professional development opportunities and coaching sessions with the Director of Human Resources.
Relationship Building & Partnerships
Develops and fosters strong working relationships with employees across departments.
Participates in applicable committees, groups, etc. as identified by team and network need.
Additional Duties
Assist with other duties/tasks as needed or assigned by the Director of Human Resources and other senior leadership team members.
As a member of the Central Team, you will be an active participant in network and school level activities and/or events including but not limited to: summer training testing, normed grading, VOICES, and other interactions with staff and scholars.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
Competitive base compensation based on years of required experience and other relevant factors allowable by Colorado law and STRIVE Prep policy.
Health benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only)
100% employer-paid premium for employee-only medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child)
Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Coverage
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension program (in lieu of Social Security tax) with an option to elect into a competitive 401(k) plan.
Applicable Pay for Performance increase upon successful completion of a full school year
Time off benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Vacation Time (PVT) for Central Office staff
Paid Designated Breaks
Up to 6 weeks of paid Family Leave (upon eligibility)
Paid Sabbatical (upon eligibility)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.
Sep 01, 2021
Full time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Human Resources Generalist
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Location: STRIVE Prep- Central Office (Denver, CO)
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000* based on years experience
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2020 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .
We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .
THE CHALLENGE
Do you want to leverage your Human Resources expertise to help create a culture and work environment where STRIVE Prep’s K-12 educators and staff can bring their full selves to work and be unleashed to enable breakthrough results for students?
CONTEXT & OVERVIEW OF ROLE
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of K-12 public charter schools that challenges every student to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The Human Resources Generalist will join STRIVE Prep’s Talent Team at an exciting time of transformation where we are: 1. Evolving our internal and network-wide culture with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focus; and 2. Redefining our HR service model to provide more site-based support and relationship building, which are both key to achieving our talent strategy to be the best place for diverse top talent to work in education in Denver. The successful candidate will manage their portfolio of campuses throughout the employee life cycle including but not limited to: onboarding, benefits enrollment, employee relations, performance management, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, compliance, and offboarding. In so doing, we will create a best-in-class culture and work environment that unleashes breakthrough results in each of our 500 team members and 3,800 students across 10 schools, who are Learning to Change the World.
THE MUST HAVES
Do the following must haves resonate with how you are wired and demonstrable in your unique talents and experiences? If so, we invite you to apply and can’t wait to learn more about you!
You are a people whisperer with a strong lens on DEI : You proactively build meaningful and authentic relationships with your schools’ team members and central office colleagues, and have a gift for creating inclusive spaces in every interaction. You instinctively balance empathy and accountability, and are able to put team members at ease in their most vulnerable moments, especially when there are cultural differences and/or communication barriers. You value diverse perspectives, seek feedback to inform your work, and innately keep those from marginalized backgrounds top of mind, which contributes to an inclusive environment.
You KNOW and LOVE HR : You think, breathe, and eat HR. Your expertise shows up in your ability to quickly and effectively respond to the scope of responsibilities outlined in the Essential Functions section of this job posting. You are driven and agile, instinctively adapting your approach to fit the unique context of each of the schools in your portfolio.
Your customer service is legendary : You know and believe that HR is all about customer service and you keep the customer service experience of team members top of mind. Your time management is impeccable, and you take pride in your ability to ensure 100% follow through on every task and consistently meeting deadlines. Knowing that HR isn’t Monday-Friday, 9-5, you routinely make yourself available to team members through numerous communication methods, and are proactive in alerting others to any limitations to your availability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
With the must haves driving your daily approach to the work, the successful Human Resources Generalist will perform the essential functions of the role for their portfolio of campuses within STRIVE Prep’s 10 schools and Central Office.
Within Portfolio of Campuses & Central Office:
Benefits, Wellness, & Leave of Absences
Administers network employee serving benefits and wellness programs.
Manages benefits management and orientation.
Coordinates and manages leave of absences in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
Technology, Human Capital Management & Data Integrity
Ensures accuracy of all employee data in HCM.
Executes reporting and compliance requests on an ongoing basis.
Trains employees and managers to efficiently and effectively use HCM.
Manages employee, position, and competition changes in HCM.
Manages HR ticketing system.
Onboarding & Offboarding
Manages a best-in-class onboarding and orientation experience that reflects a strong culture of inclusion.
Administers systems and processes to ensure proper monitoring, improvement, and cross-functional coordination of onboarding and offboarding activities.
Manages a best-in-class offboarding experience for departing team members.
Employee Relations
Ensures policies, procedures, and practices are implemented through a DEI lens.
Communicates, advises, and trains on policies, procedures, and relevant labor and employment laws to ensure proper administration and compliance.
Conducts employee relations investigations.
Provides coaching to employees to address their concerns or enhance their contributions to the business.
Law, Policy, & Compliance
Ensures HR policies, procedures and programs are consistently administered. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and relevant, federal, state and local employment legislation and their applicability to STRIVE Prep.
Reviews and makes recommendations to the Director of Human Resources for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters.
Coordinates and manages applicable portfolio information and data for any required compliance testing and reporting.
Talent Team and Network-wide Support:
Team Collaboration
Collaborates with Talent Team to develop, execute, and achieve strategic team goals, and ensure DEI best practices are at the foundation of STRIVE Prep’s culture, mindsets, systems and processes.
Supports and collaborates on strategic retention and employee experience initiatives.
Partners with Talent Team to ensure consistency in HR processes and messaging across campuses.
Attends and actively participates in all Talent Team meetings, Central Office meetings, retreats, professional development opportunities and coaching sessions with the Director of Human Resources.
Relationship Building & Partnerships
Develops and fosters strong working relationships with employees across departments.
Participates in applicable committees, groups, etc. as identified by team and network need.
Additional Duties
Assist with other duties/tasks as needed or assigned by the Director of Human Resources and other senior leadership team members.
As a member of the Central Team, you will be an active participant in network and school level activities and/or events including but not limited to: summer training testing, normed grading, VOICES, and other interactions with staff and scholars.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
Competitive base compensation based on years of required experience and other relevant factors allowable by Colorado law and STRIVE Prep policy.
Health benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only)
100% employer-paid premium for employee-only medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child)
Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Coverage
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension program (in lieu of Social Security tax) with an option to elect into a competitive 401(k) plan.
Applicable Pay for Performance increase upon successful completion of a full school year
Time off benefits (eligibility for full-time employees only)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Vacation Time (PVT) for Central Office staff
Paid Designated Breaks
Up to 6 weeks of paid Family Leave (upon eligibility)
Paid Sabbatical (upon eligibility)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.
American Oversight
Washington, DC (remote possible)
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to accountability at all levels of government. We use targeted public records requests and litigation to expose evidence of corruption, abuses of power, or conflicts of interest. We have a deep track record of accountability, and have launched wide-ranging investigations into federal, state, and local corruption — from efforts to suppress voters, to failed responses to the coronavirus crisis, to local officials who supported the January 6th insurrection. American Oversight’s investigations helped uncover the scrapped plan to mail face masks to every American household, revealed key details of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s role in the Ukraine scandal, and contributed to dozens of other significant stories.
American Oversight collaborates extensively with allies and partners to promote impact. We are looking for a strategic relationship-builder to join our team. This new senior leadership position will be responsible for developing and maintaining connections with organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders on issues related to American Oversight’s areas of focus.
This job is about relationships. The ideal candidate will be passionate about accountability and irrepressibly collaborative.
This is a leadership position–the director will serve as a key liaison between the entire American Oversight team and allies–so we anticipate strong candidates will have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as a demonstrated interest in government accountability and transparency.
American Oversight has a very broad portfolio, spanning many issue areas across the federal government and numerous states, therefore comfort across multiple subject matter areas is important. Success will come from getting in sync with our legal, communications, and research teams and then spotting opportunities for us to collaborate with others. The position requires top-notch written and verbal skills, a keen ability to think strategically, and organizational prowess. We are a small team in a fast-paced environment. Collegiality and ability to work effectively on multiple projects, balance priorities, and excel in a team-based environment are essential.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with partners, expanding our influence with peer organizations.
Represent American Oversight in meetings with allied organizations and government staffers, through webinars, and in other outward facing opportunities.
Step up in coalitions by offering to draft group letters and position papers, coordinate working groups, and facilitate communication with political leaders.
Work with partners to develop ideas for open record requests and keeping them updated on the progress of filed requests.
Coordinate with AO research, communications, and legal staff members to meet partner goals.
Serve as go-between for AO communications staff and partners to coordinate messaging opportunities and to amplify impact.
Keep track of commitments to partners and coordinate internally to make sure AO is meeting them.
Prepare regular reports on communications with other organizations to keep AO leadership updated.
Maintain awareness of the roles and responsibilities of other AO staffers and seek opportunities to include them in relevant meetings with partners, Congress, and other government officials.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role with a track record of success in partnership development. However, we encourage you to apply if you meet the other qualifications for the role but have less experience.
Exceptional writing and verbal communications skills.
Confidence to speak out and step up in shared spaces.
Entrepreneurial approach to developing relationships
Experience working with diverse stakeholders and coalitions.
Interest in government ethics and accountability; familiarity with open records work preferred.
Sound judgment in anticipating reaction of partner groups to our efforts.
Outstanding ability to work collaboratively.
Strong project management skills and detail-oriented.
Quick learner willing to develop fluency across a wide swath of policy areas.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience. Generous and comprehensive benefits package.
We are biased, but we think American Oversight is a great place to work! Take a look at the testimonials from members of our wonderful team.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from anywhere in the country. This position likely will involve significant contact with Congress, so applicants from outside the DC area should be prepared to discuss how they would approach those logistics. Under COVID-19 protocols, we currently have a mandatory telework arrangement. We do have an office in downtown Washington, DC, which may be available as an optional workspace during summer 2021 if pandemic-related restrictions allow.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at https://www.americanoversight.org/strategic-partnerships-director as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Mar 22, 2021
Full time
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to accountability at all levels of government. We use targeted public records requests and litigation to expose evidence of corruption, abuses of power, or conflicts of interest. We have a deep track record of accountability, and have launched wide-ranging investigations into federal, state, and local corruption — from efforts to suppress voters, to failed responses to the coronavirus crisis, to local officials who supported the January 6th insurrection. American Oversight’s investigations helped uncover the scrapped plan to mail face masks to every American household, revealed key details of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s role in the Ukraine scandal, and contributed to dozens of other significant stories.
American Oversight collaborates extensively with allies and partners to promote impact. We are looking for a strategic relationship-builder to join our team. This new senior leadership position will be responsible for developing and maintaining connections with organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders on issues related to American Oversight’s areas of focus.
This job is about relationships. The ideal candidate will be passionate about accountability and irrepressibly collaborative.
This is a leadership position–the director will serve as a key liaison between the entire American Oversight team and allies–so we anticipate strong candidates will have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as a demonstrated interest in government accountability and transparency.
American Oversight has a very broad portfolio, spanning many issue areas across the federal government and numerous states, therefore comfort across multiple subject matter areas is important. Success will come from getting in sync with our legal, communications, and research teams and then spotting opportunities for us to collaborate with others. The position requires top-notch written and verbal skills, a keen ability to think strategically, and organizational prowess. We are a small team in a fast-paced environment. Collegiality and ability to work effectively on multiple projects, balance priorities, and excel in a team-based environment are essential.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with partners, expanding our influence with peer organizations.
Represent American Oversight in meetings with allied organizations and government staffers, through webinars, and in other outward facing opportunities.
Step up in coalitions by offering to draft group letters and position papers, coordinate working groups, and facilitate communication with political leaders.
Work with partners to develop ideas for open record requests and keeping them updated on the progress of filed requests.
Coordinate with AO research, communications, and legal staff members to meet partner goals.
Serve as go-between for AO communications staff and partners to coordinate messaging opportunities and to amplify impact.
Keep track of commitments to partners and coordinate internally to make sure AO is meeting them.
Prepare regular reports on communications with other organizations to keep AO leadership updated.
Maintain awareness of the roles and responsibilities of other AO staffers and seek opportunities to include them in relevant meetings with partners, Congress, and other government officials.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role with a track record of success in partnership development. However, we encourage you to apply if you meet the other qualifications for the role but have less experience.
Exceptional writing and verbal communications skills.
Confidence to speak out and step up in shared spaces.
Entrepreneurial approach to developing relationships
Experience working with diverse stakeholders and coalitions.
Interest in government ethics and accountability; familiarity with open records work preferred.
Sound judgment in anticipating reaction of partner groups to our efforts.
Outstanding ability to work collaboratively.
Strong project management skills and detail-oriented.
Quick learner willing to develop fluency across a wide swath of policy areas.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience. Generous and comprehensive benefits package.
We are biased, but we think American Oversight is a great place to work! Take a look at the testimonials from members of our wonderful team.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from anywhere in the country. This position likely will involve significant contact with Congress, so applicants from outside the DC area should be prepared to discuss how they would approach those logistics. Under COVID-19 protocols, we currently have a mandatory telework arrangement. We do have an office in downtown Washington, DC, which may be available as an optional workspace during summer 2021 if pandemic-related restrictions allow.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at https://www.americanoversight.org/strategic-partnerships-director as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
POLITICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
Internship Intern Remote
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead 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. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
Commitment to Racial Equity
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding our Emerging Leaders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the c4 space.
We see our commitment to racial equity as an integral part of success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to our work on advancing racial equity.
For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org .
WASHINGTON, DC PROGRAM
Interns at America Votes in Washington, DC get an inside look at how our coalition operates year-round and connect with some of the most influential issue organizations in the country. Our interns have the opportunity to work with both our national and state teams while learning new skills and getting a taste of different areas of work, including field, communications and other projects. We also offer more than the typical “9-to-6” experience with occasional opportunities outside the office, including trainings, events with our partners and evening outings with staff.
America Votes is always looking to recruit smart, motivated individuals who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced organization. We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2021 interns and ask that interns be able to work at least 20 hours per week. We happily offer college credit and a stipend that is pro-rated based on interns' work schedule.
Please note, applications will not be reviewed until March 29, 2021 at the earliest. This posting will remain open until the position is filled and applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Position Description
As a leading progressive organization, America Votes is committed to help mentor the rising stars of the progressive movement. Interns for America Votes will be heavily involved with the day-to-day operations and will learn who America Votes is and how we operate. Our goal is to recruit smart, hardworking interns that will be able to manage in a small, fast paced organization.
Responsibilities:
Researching election laws at both the state and national level
Tracking major electoral races, legislation and election information
Working on various state-based projects on voting rights and election laws
Using sound news judgement to keep up with America Votes and our partners in the news
Creating content for and managing America Votes’ various social media platforms
Developing social media campaigns and graphics for America Votes projects and initiatives
Researching, including legislation, press targets and various other assignments
Copy editing and formatting internal and external products
In addition to learning new skills and concepts you will get to see how America Votes and other progressive organizations operate both nationally and at the state level. America Votes interns will have the opportunity to network and meet interns from our partner organizations throughout the program!
Location
The Summer 2021 internship program will be conducted virtually but interns will be expected to work East Coast hours. Interns are required to have regular access to a personal computer, with webcam, for the duration of the internship due to the virtual nature.
To Apply
All applicants who are interested in the internship at America Votes need to submit their resume, cover letter and references addressed to Sara Schreiber to the application form. Applications are being accepted for Spring 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability during that time. If accepted into the America Votes Internship Program, you will be asked to work a minimum of 20 hours a week between the hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. We happily offer college credit and a stipend that is pro-rated based on interns' work schedule.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this application form will remain open until all slots have been filled.
If you experience any issues with the application form, please email Sara Schreiber at recruiting@americavotes.org with questions. Please note that only applications received via the application form will be considered - please do not send your application materials to this email address.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
Mar 19, 2021
Intern
POLITICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
Internship Intern Remote
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead 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. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
Commitment to Racial Equity
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding our Emerging Leaders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the c4 space.
We see our commitment to racial equity as an integral part of success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to our work on advancing racial equity.
For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org .
WASHINGTON, DC PROGRAM
Interns at America Votes in Washington, DC get an inside look at how our coalition operates year-round and connect with some of the most influential issue organizations in the country. Our interns have the opportunity to work with both our national and state teams while learning new skills and getting a taste of different areas of work, including field, communications and other projects. We also offer more than the typical “9-to-6” experience with occasional opportunities outside the office, including trainings, events with our partners and evening outings with staff.
America Votes is always looking to recruit smart, motivated individuals who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced organization. We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2021 interns and ask that interns be able to work at least 20 hours per week. We happily offer college credit and a stipend that is pro-rated based on interns' work schedule.
Please note, applications will not be reviewed until March 29, 2021 at the earliest. This posting will remain open until the position is filled and applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Position Description
As a leading progressive organization, America Votes is committed to help mentor the rising stars of the progressive movement. Interns for America Votes will be heavily involved with the day-to-day operations and will learn who America Votes is and how we operate. Our goal is to recruit smart, hardworking interns that will be able to manage in a small, fast paced organization.
Responsibilities:
Researching election laws at both the state and national level
Tracking major electoral races, legislation and election information
Working on various state-based projects on voting rights and election laws
Using sound news judgement to keep up with America Votes and our partners in the news
Creating content for and managing America Votes’ various social media platforms
Developing social media campaigns and graphics for America Votes projects and initiatives
Researching, including legislation, press targets and various other assignments
Copy editing and formatting internal and external products
In addition to learning new skills and concepts you will get to see how America Votes and other progressive organizations operate both nationally and at the state level. America Votes interns will have the opportunity to network and meet interns from our partner organizations throughout the program!
Location
The Summer 2021 internship program will be conducted virtually but interns will be expected to work East Coast hours. Interns are required to have regular access to a personal computer, with webcam, for the duration of the internship due to the virtual nature.
To Apply
All applicants who are interested in the internship at America Votes need to submit their resume, cover letter and references addressed to Sara Schreiber to the application form. Applications are being accepted for Spring 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability during that time. If accepted into the America Votes Internship Program, you will be asked to work a minimum of 20 hours a week between the hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. We happily offer college credit and a stipend that is pro-rated based on interns' work schedule.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this application form will remain open until all slots have been filled.
If you experience any issues with the application form, please email Sara Schreiber at recruiting@americavotes.org with questions. Please note that only applications received via the application form will be considered - please do not send your application materials to this email address.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
Generation Hope
415 Michigan Ave NE Suite 430, Washington DC 20017
About Generation Hope:
Founded in 2010, Generation Hope provides mentoring, tuition assistance, case management, and other resources and services to help teen parents become college graduates and to help their children become kindergarten rock stars. To date we have provided more than $750,000 in tuition assistance, supported 200 teen parents in college, celebrated 100 degrees, and worked with 30 children of young parents in enhancing their early childhood education. We are also launching national work, including a technical assistance program with colleges and universities to assist them in better serving student parents and a policy and advocacy agenda driven by our Scholars. Click here to learn more about Generation Hope.
Position:
The College and Career Success Manager works with the Director of Programming to manage the Generation Hope Scholar Program and is responsible for leading Generation Hope’s Career Readiness Program. This role has ultimate accountability over the organization’s success in meeting career-readiness goals for teen parents in the Scholar Program. The College and Career Success Manager manages Scholar Program Coordinators and works closely with the Director of Programming to continuously improve the processes, function, and outcomes of the program. S/he also represents Generation Hope to nonprofit partners, students, donors and various other constituent groups. The College and Career Success Manager should have a solid track record in working with youth and children, a background in college access and/or college success advising, experience in managing a team, possess strategic planning skills, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. She/he must have a demonstrated interest in serving low-income students and be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support our students to and through college.
Primary Responsibilities:
Career Readiness Program Management
Lead and improve exciting, career-enhancing programming for Scholars, including: Planning, executing, and evaluating the annual Career Clinic
Recruiting members for the Corporate Advisory Council and building and maintaining partnerships with other companies and employers, in partnership with the Director of Development, to create opportunities for Scholars
Convening the Corporate Advisory Council regularly to achieve programmatic outcomes and cultivate corporate relationships
Creating a curriculum for one-on-one career coaching for Generation Hope Scholars and carrying out coaching sessions
Managing the annual internship program, which includes annually placing a cohort of Generation Hope Scholars in internships and designing training and supports to ensure that their experiences are successful
Evaluate the Career Readiness Program, including designing data collection systems, collecting data, and tracking progress on career outputs and outcomes as well as communicating metrics to internal and external stakeholders and innovating around areas for improvement
Maintain in-depth knowledge of effective and creative career supports and workforce development efforts in order to provide training and support to staff and Scholars
Scholar Program Support
Ensure Scholars receive stellar training by collaborating with the Director of Programming and other program staff and by managing, executing, and evaluating the annual Summer Bridge college transition program as well as two In-Service Trainings annually
Support program team in troubleshooting issues within Scholar/Sponsor relationships and develop strategies to improve and strengthen these relationships, such as addressing challenges through trainings or implementing a month-long campaign or incentive program
Maintain in-depth knowledge of both federal and school-specific financial aid policies and procedures in order to provide training and support to staff and Scholars
Provide ongoing and consistent support to Generation Hope mentors by: Assessing their experiences as mentors annually and providing various opportunities throughout the year for feedback
Planning and attending activities to foster mentor relationships and peer support and to ensure mentors feel appreciated, such as potlucks or coffee chats
Convening and managing the Sponsor Leadership Council
Communicating feedback and mentor needs to the program team and providing suggestions for mentoring improvements and enhancements
Management and Leadership
Supervise 2-5 Scholar Program Coordinators, including holding weekly 1:1 meetings for each case manager and providing advice, guidance, and development
Work with the Director of Programming to hold weekly program team meetings and regular morale activities for the program team
Case Management
Manage a small caseload of teen parents attending college, providing academic and life support to ensure that they earn their degrees
Track and maintain Scholar data (contact information, grades, mentor meetings, etc.) using evaluation tracking software. Work with the Director of Programming to collect and analyze data for program evaluation purposes.
Other
Work with the Director of Programming to create and strengthen relationships with local colleges and universities to benefit Generation Hope Scholars
Represent Generation Hope at relevant convenings on higher-ed topics, such as conferences, roundtables, etc., as appropriate
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Other duties as assigned
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least five years experience working with youth, particularly youth from marginalized communities
At least two years experience with college counseling/advising and/or workforce readiness
At least two years of management experience
Ability to analyze and interpret program performance data and make data-driven adjustments to maximize impact.
Compelling and confident public speaker who is comfortable speaking and presenting in both formal and informal settings
Committed to racial equity with an understanding of the systemic challenges contributing to poverty
Strong relationship-builder who can connect with a diverse range of people and groups and inspire people to action
Comfortable making fundraising asks of companies involved in the Career Readiness Program and able to “close the deal’
Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
Experience planning and facilitating or co-leading workshops and events
Ability to make people feel comfortable and create rapport
Access to a vehicle to get to events/meetings around the D.C. metro area that may not be metro-accessible
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars. Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with working with teen parents
Experience with program evaluation
Bilingual Spanish/English
Understanding of the college financial aid process and financial aid options and of public benefits and services available for low-income populations in the D.C. metro area
Jun 17, 2020
Full time
About Generation Hope:
Founded in 2010, Generation Hope provides mentoring, tuition assistance, case management, and other resources and services to help teen parents become college graduates and to help their children become kindergarten rock stars. To date we have provided more than $750,000 in tuition assistance, supported 200 teen parents in college, celebrated 100 degrees, and worked with 30 children of young parents in enhancing their early childhood education. We are also launching national work, including a technical assistance program with colleges and universities to assist them in better serving student parents and a policy and advocacy agenda driven by our Scholars. Click here to learn more about Generation Hope.
Position:
The College and Career Success Manager works with the Director of Programming to manage the Generation Hope Scholar Program and is responsible for leading Generation Hope’s Career Readiness Program. This role has ultimate accountability over the organization’s success in meeting career-readiness goals for teen parents in the Scholar Program. The College and Career Success Manager manages Scholar Program Coordinators and works closely with the Director of Programming to continuously improve the processes, function, and outcomes of the program. S/he also represents Generation Hope to nonprofit partners, students, donors and various other constituent groups. The College and Career Success Manager should have a solid track record in working with youth and children, a background in college access and/or college success advising, experience in managing a team, possess strategic planning skills, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. She/he must have a demonstrated interest in serving low-income students and be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support our students to and through college.
Primary Responsibilities:
Career Readiness Program Management
Lead and improve exciting, career-enhancing programming for Scholars, including: Planning, executing, and evaluating the annual Career Clinic
Recruiting members for the Corporate Advisory Council and building and maintaining partnerships with other companies and employers, in partnership with the Director of Development, to create opportunities for Scholars
Convening the Corporate Advisory Council regularly to achieve programmatic outcomes and cultivate corporate relationships
Creating a curriculum for one-on-one career coaching for Generation Hope Scholars and carrying out coaching sessions
Managing the annual internship program, which includes annually placing a cohort of Generation Hope Scholars in internships and designing training and supports to ensure that their experiences are successful
Evaluate the Career Readiness Program, including designing data collection systems, collecting data, and tracking progress on career outputs and outcomes as well as communicating metrics to internal and external stakeholders and innovating around areas for improvement
Maintain in-depth knowledge of effective and creative career supports and workforce development efforts in order to provide training and support to staff and Scholars
Scholar Program Support
Ensure Scholars receive stellar training by collaborating with the Director of Programming and other program staff and by managing, executing, and evaluating the annual Summer Bridge college transition program as well as two In-Service Trainings annually
Support program team in troubleshooting issues within Scholar/Sponsor relationships and develop strategies to improve and strengthen these relationships, such as addressing challenges through trainings or implementing a month-long campaign or incentive program
Maintain in-depth knowledge of both federal and school-specific financial aid policies and procedures in order to provide training and support to staff and Scholars
Provide ongoing and consistent support to Generation Hope mentors by: Assessing their experiences as mentors annually and providing various opportunities throughout the year for feedback
Planning and attending activities to foster mentor relationships and peer support and to ensure mentors feel appreciated, such as potlucks or coffee chats
Convening and managing the Sponsor Leadership Council
Communicating feedback and mentor needs to the program team and providing suggestions for mentoring improvements and enhancements
Management and Leadership
Supervise 2-5 Scholar Program Coordinators, including holding weekly 1:1 meetings for each case manager and providing advice, guidance, and development
Work with the Director of Programming to hold weekly program team meetings and regular morale activities for the program team
Case Management
Manage a small caseload of teen parents attending college, providing academic and life support to ensure that they earn their degrees
Track and maintain Scholar data (contact information, grades, mentor meetings, etc.) using evaluation tracking software. Work with the Director of Programming to collect and analyze data for program evaluation purposes.
Other
Work with the Director of Programming to create and strengthen relationships with local colleges and universities to benefit Generation Hope Scholars
Represent Generation Hope at relevant convenings on higher-ed topics, such as conferences, roundtables, etc., as appropriate
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Other duties as assigned
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least five years experience working with youth, particularly youth from marginalized communities
At least two years experience with college counseling/advising and/or workforce readiness
At least two years of management experience
Ability to analyze and interpret program performance data and make data-driven adjustments to maximize impact.
Compelling and confident public speaker who is comfortable speaking and presenting in both formal and informal settings
Committed to racial equity with an understanding of the systemic challenges contributing to poverty
Strong relationship-builder who can connect with a diverse range of people and groups and inspire people to action
Comfortable making fundraising asks of companies involved in the Career Readiness Program and able to “close the deal’
Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
Experience planning and facilitating or co-leading workshops and events
Ability to make people feel comfortable and create rapport
Access to a vehicle to get to events/meetings around the D.C. metro area that may not be metro-accessible
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars. Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with working with teen parents
Experience with program evaluation
Bilingual Spanish/English
Understanding of the college financial aid process and financial aid options and of public benefits and services available for low-income populations in the D.C. metro area