Month: September 2021

Philadelphia Policy and Mobilization Lead: Children First

About Us

Children First, formerly Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), is a dynamic child advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of children by building support and momentum to improve local, state and/or federal policies that can promote racial and economic equity for children as they grow up in southeastern Pennsylvania. Our small staff is a group of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of children and youth.  We have a record of winning scale level changes that does just that. To be successful at Children First you must enjoy collaborating and helping coworkers do their best and contribute to a respectful workplace values a commitment to racial diversity, good co-worker relationships, having fun, and making an impact.

Position Summary

This position is a perfect fit for a person who is highly organized and can juggle multiple tasks effectively. Key tasks include staff and providing strategic guidance to coalitions that are advancing new policy advocacy initiatives that effect programming and resource decisions made by the City government and council, the courts, district attorney and the school district as it relates to children and youth.

Job Responsibilities

  • Build and/or grow broad coalitions that have clear policy objectives in support of expanding out-of-school time activities for youth, boosting early literacy skills of students 4th grade, increasing access to high quality early learning, connecting to statewide efforts to increase funding for the schools and improving juvenile justice and foster care services
  • Support local coalition efforts focused on out of school time and READ by 4th to create strategies and deploy coalition resources to accomplish clear policy goals.
  • Stay abreast of other youth policy and engagement strategies and initiatives locally and in other major cities and apply lessons learned.
  • Create pathways for parents and youth to be engaged in policy and strategy development and execution.
  • Stay on top of local legislation, policies being implemented by government entities and connecting aligned efforts to Children First coalitions and ensure appropriate local public and private response where policies are, or are proposed, that are not aligned.
  • Recruit individuals who can persuasively build support for Children First efforts by participating in local events, meetings and public actions.
  • Seek out and attend relevant public and community meetings and events to build alliance and expand support.
  • Write twitter posts, blog posts, short briefs and presentations that explain and disseminate analysis based on data and anecdotes.
  • Schedule and attend visits with elected officials.
  • Enter data into Children First engagement systems for advocacy tracking purposes.
  • Manage, track, and respond to RSVPs for meetings and events.

Other Duties

  • Recruit and supervise volunteers and interns where appropriate.
  • Attend and present information at the Children First board meetings and subcommittee meetings as requested.
  • Assist with information needed for grant proposals and funder correspondence/reports associated with your area of work.
  • Assist when asked in Children First outreach events which may be during evening or weekend hours.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and staff committees.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Demonstrated track record of effective community involvement
  • A minimum of bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.
  • Familiarity with Philadelphia politics and processes
  • An extravert with strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and with others
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time
  • Ability to collect, interpret and simplify data and information
  • Very strong written and oral communication skills
  • Valid PA Driver’s License with own transportation
  • Proficient with Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Reports To: Executive Director

How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to info@childrenfirstpa.org with job title in subject line. 

Salary and Benefits: Full time position with a salary commensurate with experience.

Children First is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring.

Deputy Director: Children First

About Us

Children First, formerly Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), is a dynamic child advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of children by building support and momentum to improve local, state and/or federal policies that can promote racial and economic equity for children as they grow up in southeastern Pennsylvania. Our small staff is a group of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of children and youth.  We have a record of winning scale level changes that does just that. To be successful at Children First you must enjoy collaborating and helping coworkers do their best and contribute to a respectful workplace that values a commitment to racial diversity, good co-worker relationships, having fun, and making an impact.

Position Summary

The Deputy Director is an internal organizational leader that connects staff and process to streamline work and boost effectiveness. This position is integral to the success of our organization as it ensures all of our staff are rowing the same direction so we can have an even greater impact. The Deputy Director also handles administrative tasks that ensure the organization is growing effectively, mitigates risks and has clear internal operational protocols. The Deputy’s portfolio will include:

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy project management systems for ongoing and special projects that require intra-team planning.
  • Identify pathways and manage engagement systems to connect our supporters to our advocacy initiatives.
  • Improve internal communications and build staff skills in using current platforms that boost our advocacy impact and support fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
  • Draft technical documents including job positions, internal meeting minutes, internal protocols and policies, letters of agreement, board documents, and contract scopes of service.
  • Manage the process of regularly updating protocols for risk assessment and remediation.
  • Identify the training needs of the team and work with the Executive Director to meet those needs.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with project management systems and processes.
  • A track record of successfully managing multiple projects and usefully deploying project management technology in a fast-paced workplace.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to see the big picture so that critical information can be synthesized for executive decision making.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills that enable staff to effectively and easily contribute to decision making and the success of initiatives/projects.
  • Experience writing technical documents that are clear and precise.
  • Creative problem-solving skills that ensure the team and executive can readily work together to overcome challenges and/or achieve higher levels of impact.
  • Highly organized with the ability to have a quick recall and rapidly track down details or needed information quickly.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • A patient listener who can gather useful information and use that information to solve organizational operational and system problems

Reports To: Executive Director

How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to info@childrenfirstpa.org with job title in subject line.

Salary and Benefits: Full time position with a salary commensurate with experience.

PCCY is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring.

Director of Lower Elementary Program: KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools

Company Description

We are seeking a talented, committed, culturally competent Director of Lower Elementary Program with deep literacy expertise to join our regional Teaching & Learning Team. The initial deadline to apply for this position is Monday, October 4th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but all candidates who apply by the deadline will hear from us regarding the status of their application by Friday, October 8th.

The target start date for this position is mid to late October, though flexibility exists for the right candidate . Submitting this application considers you for all 2021-2022 opportunities for which you are qualified. To browse immediate openings, please visit our careers website.

About Us

KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities.  Over 100,000 students attend one of the 242 KIPP schools that operate in 31 regions across the United States.  KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP network and currently leads six schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students.

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

We know that talented, committed, culturally competent teachers, leaders and staff members have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP –

  • Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
  • Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators
  • Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
  • Access resources, workshops, and affinity spaces that support physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Lead with care and candor and take ownership of our children’s learning and growth
  • Constantly evolve their craft via coaching and high quality professional development
  • Enjoy a competitive, equitable, predictable approach to compensation,  comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, a 403B matching program, and free access to financial services

Job Description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director of Teaching & Learning and working closely with School Leaders and Assistant Principals at our six schools, the Director of Lower Elementary Program (DLEP) is responsible for ensuring that leaders and teachers at our growing network operate with the knowledge, skills, mindsets, data and resources essential to a joyful, rigorous K-2 academic program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with school leaders and the regional academic team to set and drive a vision for the K-2 academic program, including the curricula, assessment, instructional approach essential to a high quality, rigorous, joyful, affirming K-2 experience for children
  • Regularly review K-2 academic data, identifying trends, bright spots, and areas of concern in order to set priorities and develop key, responsive school and region-wide initiatives
  • Regularly observe K-2 instruction alongside Assistant Principals, norming on the academic bar, critical next steps for instructional practice, and serving as a thought partner to troubleshoot school-specific challenges
  • Regularly meet with and train Assistant Principals and school-based content leads to run effective curricula/content internalization professional development sessions that build teachers’ conceptual and tactical understanding of upcoming lessons and content
  • Design and lead high quality professional development for teachers, Assistant Principals, and Principals on a set of proactive and responsive lower elementary topics that build essential knowledge and skills, infuse practice and feedback, and impact daily practice
  • Ensure all core information, resources, and approaches across K-2 (including curricula, assessment, course sequence and aims, etc.) are clearly and simply codified and communicated
  • Works closely with academic team counterparts, including the Director of Literacy, Director of Math, Director of Student Supports, and Director of Student Culture to ensure horizontal and vertical program alignment and clarity on shared and individual priorities
  • Collaborate, work closely, and create partnerships with local and national experts and colleagues in the field of K-2 instruction through research, observation and formal collaboration to ensure that our K-2 program is operating with research-based best practices
  • Support new teacher and new leader onboarding and training through PD design and execution
  • Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director of Teaching and Learning

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

  • Love and see the high potential of all children
  • Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
  • Passion for facilitating professional learning
  • Ability to build relationships and establish rapport quickly with all stakeholders, including leaders, teachers, and regional colleagues
  • Self-awareness and ability to reflect on your practice, biases, and leans
  • Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and eradicating anti-Blackness
  • Solutions-orientation; ability and eagerness to adapt to and manage change and solve problems
  • Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data and transform those insights into action plans
  • Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy
  • Ability to exercise excellent judgement in decision-making
  • Uphold KPPS core values (Children First, Cultural Competence, Community, Ownership)
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum three years exemplary teaching in K-2 classrooms required
  • Deep knowledge of the science of reading required
  • Deep understanding of K-2 Common Core standards and research-based best practices required
  • Deep knowledge of national, state, and local standards and assessments required
  • Proficiency in MS office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Experience working in a central or district office, or in a position that supports teachers or leaders or the adoption of new approaches across multiple schools strongly preferred
  • Experience in teacher or leader coaching, training, and/or curricular design strongly preferred
  • Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
    • PA State Police Clearance
    • PA Child Abuse Clearance
    • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

Compensation

  • Salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position starts at $80,000.
  • All KPPS employees enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, a 403B matching program, and free financial advising services.

Note to Applicants

 KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer.  Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

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External Affairs Manager: KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools

Company Description

We are seeking a talented, committed, culturally competent External Affairs Manager to join our Regional Office Team! The initial deadline to submit applications for this role is Monday, October 4th. Candidates who apply by the deadline will hear back from us by Friday, October 8th. Submitting this application considers you for all 2021-2022 opportunities for which you are qualified.

About Us

KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities.  Over 100,000 students attend one of the 242 KIPP schools that operate in 31 regions across the United States.  KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP network and currently leads six schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students.

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP –

  • Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
  • Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
  • Access resources, workshops, and affinity spaces that support physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Lead with care and candor and take ownership of their professional learning and growth
  • Constantly evolve their craft via reflection, feedback, and professional development
  • Enjoy a competitive, equitable, predictable approach to compensation, comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, a 403B matching program, and free access to financial advising services
  • Regional office employees operate within a hybrid remote/in-person work model

Job Description

Position Overview

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) seeks an ambitious self-starter to join the Strategy and Planning team as the External Affairs Manager (EAM). The EAM will operate with a deep understanding of the KIPP Philadelphia brand and will serve as one of the lead ambassadors of our brand, ensuring that a variety of stakeholders across Philadelphia are clear on and feel connected to our mission, approach, and priorities. The EAM will build brand awareness by managing our social media platforms, building relationships with local elected officials, engaging with KPPS alumni, and leading our communications and media strategy.  The EAM will oversee and manage the marketing of KPPS 5-year strategic plan. The EAM reports directly to the Managing Director of Strategy and Planning (MDSP).

Key Responsibilities

This role will ultimately require an understanding of local Philadelphia politics, strong relational skills, and a passion for communications and branding. Special projects and tasks as expected include, but are not limited to:

Social Media Strategy and Management:

  • Maintain KIPP Philadelphia Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts by posting frequently, interacting with followers, and working to gain followers
  • Create a social media strategy that increases applications for talent recruitment, increases parent and alumni engagement, and maintains a positive brand and robust online presence for KIPP Philadelphia
  • Create monthly Medium blog posts to share interesting stories about KIPP Philadelphia
  • Manage the KIPP Philadelphia website

Local Elected Officials and Community Relationship Management:

  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of local education advocacy efforts, positions of local and state officials, and the Philadelphia School Board and brief the CEO and MDSP as needed
  • Attend all School District of Philadelphia board meetings on behalf of KIPP Philadelphia
  • Attend advocacy forums (e.g. Philadelphia Education Forum) on behalf of KIPP Philadelphia
  • Maintain a relationship with state and local elected officials
  • Host local elected officials for school tours and meetings with the CEO
  • Maintain a relationship with local business organizations in North and West Philadelphia

 Communications and Media Management:

  • Support the CEO and MDSP with media relations, including drafting media advisories and press releases, and serving as a media point of contact as needed
  • Support the MDSP with drafting talking points and short speeches for the CEO

 Alumni Engagement:

  • Build a KIPP Philadelphia Young Alumni association to keep alumni engaged in both advocacy and development for KIPP Philadelphia

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be a relationship builder who is creative, informed, and highly responsive. They must be willing to take risks and to seek out great stories to get KIPP Philadelphia’s name out in the local community. Although this is a manager-level position, this person manages the day-to-day for all communications, media relations, and advocacy to maintain the external brand of KIPP Philadelphia. A penchant for understanding the local education politics in Philadelphia is essential as well.

The following key competencies are a must for this position:

  • Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills: understands persuasive and informative writing, and is able to use writing and oral communication to convey KIPP Philadelphia’s key messages; comfortable with speaking publicly on behalf of KIPP or willing to build this skill
  • Social Media Savvy: is comfortable and confident actively managing social media accounts, setting social media strategy, and designing brand-aligned graphics and content; strong design eye is a must!
  • Proactive Communicator: keeps leadership in the loop on progress, barriers, and needs, and understands the value of proactive communication; knows when to get input and feedback from peers and supervisor before moving forward
  • Highly Efficient: understands that media stories are of-the-moment and must be pursued quickly and efficiently to get our voice in the story and shape the narrative
  • Creative Risk-Taker: is excited about getting the word out about the amazing things going on at KIPP and is willing to think outside the box to get our messages across and connect with a diverse audience
  • Team Player: is able to work across teams with other individuals to build stories, collect data, and further the mission of KIPP Philadelphia
  • Growth Mindset: is willing and eager to learn from others; takes an active role in own professional development ensuring critical skills and competencies are continuously sharpened; comfortable giving and receiving feedback
  • Flexible: enjoys a role where no day is the same, as this role includes a diverse range of responsibilities

 In addition, the candidate must have the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)
  • Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity; model’s KIPP Philadelphia’s values at all times
  • Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Comfortable and confident navigating and actively using social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative
  • Professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy
  • Strong follow-up and follow-through skills with a focus on results
  • Strong work ethic coupled with and enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
  • Willingness to travel locally in between schools and to meetings throughout the day
  • Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
    • PA State Police Clearance
    • PA Child Abuse Clearance
    • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role starts at $60,000 and is commensurate with experience.
  • All KPPS staff members have access to comprehensive health benefits for themselves and their families, a 403B matching program, and free financial advising services

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Account Liaison: Philaldelphia Works

Salary Range: $52,000-56,000

About Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Philadelphia Works, Inc is the City’s Workforce Development Board.  We are a quasi-public, non-profit organization serving both career seekers and employers.  We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions.  These solutions connect Philadelphia residents with employment and training opportunities and help employers find, grow, and retain local talent. For more information about our dedicated board members and staff, workforce news, labor market data, services, innovative initiatives, and current opportunities to connect, please visit www.philaworks.org.

Role Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Contracts, this position administers and executes contracting and invoicing process which includes: accounting for contract expense, reconciling contract account with General Ledger, prepare draw document for funding agency, budget monitoring, and compliance to funding regulations. This position also provides general guidance and direction regarding fiscal management of grants and assigned contracts as well as creating modifications to contracts, when needed.

Remote on-boarding available, position is remote until company returns to office post covid.

Effective January 3, 2022, Philadelphia Works requires all employees to be vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Prepare contracts in compliance with applicable guidelines and as indicated on the contract requisition form.
  • Review and monitor budgets and contracts for accuracy and adherence to Federal and State regulations, Philadelphia Works policies and procedures.
  • Process invoices for payment by reviewing programmatic and/or financial support documentation for completeness, accuracy, proper contract, department, grant, cost category, participant eligibility etc. Code invoice information to the Philadelphia Works financial management system.
  • Research, analyze, and resolve contracting/invoicing issues in coordination with subcontractors and internal departments such as the grant issuing department, Finance, and Business Engagement. Submit invoice to contracting manager for review.
  • Reconcile contracting invoices to General Ledger.
  • Prepare draw information to funding agency.
  • Prepare monthly status/activity reports, provide statistical/fiscal data as required.
  • Monitor training programs, including but not limited to contractual performance, invoicing and fiscal management of contracts. Resolve or guide resolution of any issues or concerns regarding monitoring.
  • Communicate effectively with all PWI departments, external organizations, and government agencies to respond to inquiries and resolve or refer matters related to the efficient service of operations.
  • Provide technical assistance to vendors regarding all applicable regulations.
  • Organize and maintain and up-to-date filing system for vendor invoices, payments, contracts, modifications, monitoring reports, and other relevant paperwork.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Requirements

Education/Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Finance, Business Administration, or related area of study. A minimum of 2 years of fiscal/budget and accounting experience. Experience in an employment and training organization, preferred. Some local travel is required.

Or, any combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Accounting experience is required.

· Proficiency working with Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Experience working with the computerized General Ledger system.

· Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.

· Strong organizational, analytical, and prioritizing skills.

· Strong math aptitude with the ability to perform responsibly with minimal supervision recognizing and resolving discrepancies.

· Apply critical thinking and possess flexibility to meet departmental needs, working independently and as a team member.

· Ability to interact effectively with Philadelphia Works staff, the public, as well as government officials and agencies.

What We Offer

Philadelphia Works offers qualifying full time employees with a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, life and disability. We also offer company paid vacation, personal and sick leave days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Philadelphia Works is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, transgender status, and gender identity), gender, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual preference, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, in all matters pertaining to recruitment, selection, compensation, training, advancement and promotion, retention, discipline, and termination.

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Director of Research and Evaluation: The Barnes Foundation

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$76,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$80,000.00

The Director of Research and Evaluation supports the Barnes’s ambition to significantly expand the reach and impact of its digital arts education programs. Given the rapid growth of our online programs during the pandemic—our adult courses in particular—the Barnes is now poised to increase our educational service locally, nationally and internationally. Reporting to the Chief of Business Strategy and Analytics, this position works cross-departmentally to research national and international trends in digital arts education; to identify potential new audiences and markets; and to gather and analyze data from our existing programs to help us understand user desires in terms of both content and technology. This role works closely with several teams including Adult Education, preK-12 Education, Audiovisual, Marketing, and IT. In 2021 and 2022, the Director will also serve as primary contact for the Foundation’s external consulting partner, acting as the project manager to coordinate internal and external processes in support of a phase one, grant-funded research project in support of these digital initiatives.

Established as an educational institution, the Barnes Foundation carries out its mission by promoting appreciation of the arts and horticultural science, through the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the collections of Albert C. and Laura L. Barnes.

Celebrated for its exceptional breadth, depth, and quality, the Barnes Foundation’s art collection includes works by some of the greatest European and American masters of impressionism, post-impressionist, and early modern art, as well as African sculpture, Pennsylvania German decorative arts, Native American textiles, metalwork, and more.

The Foundation engages diverse audiences through its exceptional collections and related high-quality programs that reflect a broad range of periods and cultures and build on the founders’ innovative educational vision of transforming lives through the arts and horticulture.

Responsibilities:

Job Specific Competencies:

  • Working with an external consulting partner, serve as primary project manager for a multi-year research and planning project in support of expanded online education.
  • With Marketing, Adult Education, and IT departments, gather, analyze, and report on student survey data to key stakeholders, including Foundation leadership.
  • With Marketing team, activate data insights to maximize awareness of Barnes education programs and effectively use marketing and advertising resources.
  • With Audiovisual and IT teams, develop workflows and procedures around the use of hybrid technology in support of online education with an eye toward improvement and efficiency.
  • Serve as the Foundation’s primary in-house resource for understanding leading-edge trends in online education, including being the primary user for platforms or vendor relationships in service of that goal.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, technology, business, or other related field.
  • At least five years of experience working in higher education, enrollment management, digital media, educational technology, or product development.
  • Strong project management skills, including on-time delivery, consensus-building and alignment between all stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills; ability to create, analyze, and communicate outcomes or solutions based on a set of parameters and/or data.
  • Ability to manage several projects at once, and to communicate their progress clearly and succinctly to internal and external stakeholders and institutional leadership.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Competitive Benefits Include: Group health, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability and group life insurance; 403(b) with matching contributions; Employee Assistance Program; voluntary benefits; as well as paid vacation, personal time, sick time and holidays.

Please include a cover letter and an updated resume with your application, along with salary expectations.

The Barnes Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we’re committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply for this position. Employees have rights under other laws including, but not limited to, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. We participate in E-Verify.

To Apply

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment….

Operations Manager: The Village of Arts and Humanities

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$65,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$75,000.00

The Village of Arts and Humanities is seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate for our Operations Manager position.

This position affords the selected candidate tremendous opportunity to advance in both administrative and programmatic non-profit work by positioning them to work directly with Village Leadership, Board Members, community members, and institutional partners on a high profile project with tangible results.

This role requires a flexible and professional individual who is resourceful and can work independently to complete assigned tasks and projects. We’re looking for a fast learner who is excited about being part of a dynamic team of designers, activists, organizers, educators, and community developers. This individual will gain invaluable experience in the connected fields of art and equitable community development while serving the Fairhill-Hartranft neighborhood of Philadelphia.

To learn about The Village, please visit: villagearts.org

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Executive Director and Senior Manager of Special Projects

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily business operations, ensuring organizational excellence:
  • Develop, udate, and implement policies and processes for hiring, training, terminating, payroll and compliance
  • Maintain all property and liability insurance programs
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures
  • Develop and coordinate ongoing technology maintenance, training and database management
  • Develop and coordinate office system transitions and outsourced services, including but not limited to: accounting, technology, and general maintenance
  • Develop and maintain record-keeping systems
  • Maintain compliance with local, state and federal authorities
  • Identifying and maintaining relationships with vendors
  • Implement financial management activities including:
  • producing client invoices
  • coordinating bookkeeping to ensure accurate Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and expense management,
  • coordinating and facilitating annual audit
  • Support internal communications and culture
  • Assist Executive Director in coordinating and preparing content for Board, Director, and Staff meetings and retreats
  • Maintain bi-weekly team reporting process
  • Gather data for monthly Executive Director Audio Update
  • Ensure that policies and procedures are designed to reflect organization values
  • Candidate Profile

Core Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree or more than 4 years of relevant work experience
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google counterparts
  • Proficient with Quickbooks is ideal (willing to train)
  • Attention to detail is a must; ability to exercise discretion
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently within a small team; a sense of humor essential
  • Interest in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy or previous experience in nonprofit a plus
  • Strong time management, and organizational skills, including attention to detail and abilities to prioritize tasks and keep multiple tasks moving simultaneously
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partners
  • Energy, initiative, and flexibility
  • Ability to develop new, legible, and shareable work processes as needed

Village Culture-Based Competencies

  • Passion for promoting social and economic justice for marginalized individuals and communities
  • Strong communication skills and “emotional intelligence”
  • Positive attitude and ability to work in a team
  • Willing to give and take constructive criticism
  • Adept at active listening
  • Familiar with and capable of using inclusive language, terminology, and behaviors
To Apply

Compensation

This is a full-time position that provides opportunities for both remote and in-person engagement.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000.

The Village offers a competitive benefits package including 100% employer paid health benefits, generous PTO, and maximum flexibility to promote mental and physical health.

The Village will consider reimbursement for costs to relocate from out-of-state to Philadelphia.

To Apply

This job opening was first posted on Sept 19, 2021. Candidates are highly encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible and before October 10, 2021. Please note: The Village will review and select candidates for interviews on a rolling basis. All applicants will receive a response from a Village representative.

Please send an email to jobs@villagearts.org with the subject line:
[Your First and Last Name ], Opportunity: Operations Manager

Include the following two (2) documents as pdf’s:

A brief cover letter that answers the following questions in approximately 300 words:

  1. Who are you?
  2. What would you like to learn from The Village and its community
  3. What can you offer The Village and its community
  4. Resume

Non-Descrimination

The Village of Arts and Humanities is an equal opportunity employer. The Village does not discriminate in the selection of employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, The Village complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Associate Director of Marketing: Penn Live Arts

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$53,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$58,000.00

Reports to: Vice President of Brand, Strategy and Business Development

Status: Exempt

Reporting to the Vice President of Brand, Strategy and Business Development (VP) and in liaison with Eastern Standard and advertising buying and placement services, the Associate Director of Marketing (ADM) will manage and execute the implementation of advertising, promotions, and patron engagement campaigns. The ADM works to increase revenue from POPS patrons moving them through engagement milestones in alignment with the POPS 5-year Strategic and Tactical Plan.

General support for special events and performances, closely aligning with the development, education, fundraising, departments, and assorted branding activities is expected and is performed in cooperation with other department heads. The scope of work includes the marketing performance tracking and monitoring for branding compliance across the various media platforms, including phillypops.org, and budget management for marketing expenses.

The ADM is active in partnership activities with sponsors and other connections, forging external relationships to the benefit of the organization.

Essential Functions: 

GENERAL 

  • Working with the VP, set overall patron revenue strategies, priorities, and outcomes.  Assist in developing an integrated annual plan, setting out objectives, and specific activities to be pursued in each area of responsibility.
  • Working with the VP and Eastern Standard, ensure consistent and ongoing delivery of The Philly POPS branding and messaging in paid media.
  • Develop and maintain strong, productive, and collaborative relationships with other departments, with consultants and partners.
  • Provide ongoing analysis and research on the performance of the patron engagement plan.
  • Track paid media and supervise the tracking of promotional impressions.
  • Maintain and populate planning documents, request forms, and project management tools.

MARKETING and PATRON ENGAGEMENT 

  • Supervision and operational documentation of ongoing promotional activities with media partners, including at least one radio promotion per concert series.
  • Ongoing support of the Salute Series including Salute Christmas and including the Christmas in July annual Press event; particular focus on the capture of video and photographic assets.
  • Design implementation from Eastern Standard master assets.
  • Maintain support documentation and evaluation for all campaigns.
  • Supervise and implement media placements through the Estulin Group.
  • Supervise and maintain alignment of messaging on the website and immediacy of updates to electronic media.
  • Serve as liaison for implementation of marketing efforts with Eastern Standard and media placement contractors.
  • Manage the production of each media promotion ensuring that all details are delivered in a creative, timely, and cost-efficient manner.
  • Support the production and deployment of direct response campaigns for performances and fundraising. Liaison to print production and mail houses.
  • Budget tracking, process invoices, and participate in departmental reconciliation.

Other duties as are from time to time assigned

Working Conditions/Physical Demands 

Routine for office environment. Required to perform some essential functions of the job during evening and weekend hours, particularly during concert series.

Education Level:
Bachelors Degree in a related field
To Apply

**To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Jason Ward, VP of Brand, Strategy and Business, at jward@phillypops.org. No phone calls.**

Marketing Manager: Penn Live Arts

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$36,401.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$65,521.00

The Marketing Manager is a vital member of the marketing team overseeing social media implementation, direct mail, student engagement, and grass roots marketing outreach. The Manager also provides key support in emails, print material production, advertising and overall marketing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee Penn Live Arts’ social media efforts;
  • Coordinate all direct mail marketing campaigns, serving as the primary contact with the mail house and list co-op;
  • Coordinate implementation of email campaigns and blog posts;
  • Oversee student engagement activities, including event coordination and communications;
  • Oversee print production process for flyers, posters, program inserts and more for performances and promotional marketing initiatives;
  • Support content gathering, editing, advertising, and production of program books;
  • Coordinate advertising in the program books, poster cases and plasma screen in the Annenberg Center’s lobby;
  • Handle grassroots marketing efforts, including email and advertising trades, ticket donations, and oversee participation partner events;
  • Use Tessitura to create mailing/email lists and update lists in list co-op;
  • Represent  Penn Live Arts marketing team at performances and community meetings;
  • Support supervisor on website updates, advertising and other projects as needed;
  • Some evening and weekend work required; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Proven skills in marketing or a related field with a minimum of two years’ experience. Experience in and knowledge of the performing arts preferred.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to interact positively with others in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and think creatively.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power Point) required.
  • Knowledge of Tessitura ticketing software preferred.
  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
  • Knowledge of the performing arts is preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your cover letter where it asks you to upload your resume; multiple documents are allowed.

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

Apply via the Careers @ Penn website.

Executive Director: University City Arts League

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$57,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$62,000.00

BACKGROUND

Founded in 1965, the University City Arts League is a 501(c)3 that is dedicated to arts education and cultural enrichment in the service of its diverse West Philadelphia community.

Located at 4226 Spruce Street, our mission is:

  1. To provide a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to experience the arts
  2. To encourage and support the development of the arts
  3. To bring the arts to the community through partnerships and educational outreach

Our warm, welcoming Victorian twin features three art studios, two dance studios, a sophisticated computer lab, a pottery studio, and dedicated gallery space which exhibits the work of local artists.

Our thriving after-school program and summer camp make us the go-to spot for arts-based children’s programming in West Philadelphia and serve an average annual audience of 4,500, 60% of whom are low income. UCAL is the only West Philadelphia institution offering fine, digital, and performing arts classes for children under the age of 12.

Outside of UCAL, our Community Arts Program provides arts education to local K-12 students, 90% of whom are CEP disadvantaged and hail from households with median incomes of about $30,000. These programs provide up to 90 annual hours of quality art classes to local public schools at no cost to the schools. Over seven years, this program has provided art education to over 2,800 students.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Director is also the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for University City Arts League (UCAL) daily operations, staff, programming, fundraising, public relations, and mission implementation. They will provide the leadership to drive this vibrant organization into its next phase of growth while working collaboratively with a committed Board of Directors, a full-time and part-time staff, a faculty of teaching artists, volunteers, and external partners.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker dedicated to arts education, arts advocacy, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the arts.

More specifically, the ED’s work will include the following:

PROGRAMS

  • Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence
  • Maximize enrollment in afterschool programs, summer camp, and adult classes
  • Oversee Community Arts Program

STAFFING AND HR

  • Determine staffing requirements
  • Recruit, lead, and retain staff
  • Develop and refine staff job descriptions
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Establish a diverse, inclusive, equitable, supportive and safe work environment
  • Substitute for staff and arts educators if needed

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Oversee financial administration and recordkeeping, including annual audit
  • Develop and manage annual budget in collaboration with Board
  • Implement and refine UCAL’s strategic plan to maximize our long-term impact
  • Review and approve contracts for services
  • Maintain upkeep for the facility at 4226 Spruce Street

FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS

  • Execute and expand fundraising efforts, including annual appeal, auction, and grant writing for institutional donors
  • Lead communication efforts across all platforms
  • Work closely with the Board of Directors and its subcommittees on key decisions
  • Facilitate relationships with all key stakeholders (volunteers, funders, partners, etc.)

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other functions may be assigned, and the board retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

The Executive Director should have the following qualifications, experience, and abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
  • Five or more years nonprofit experience
  • Demonstrated passion for arts education
  • Ability to interpret financial reports and conduct budget planning
  • Experience crafting and executing a fundraising strategy
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Experience developing and implementing communication strategies
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
  • Experience working with a Board of Directors considered a plus

The ideal candidate will be action oriented, passionate, principled, positive, mission-driven, flexible, and self-directed. BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The salary for this position will be between $50,000 and $57,000, and the Executive Director will be expected to work full time. Remote work is not an option for this position.

The expected start date is October 1, 2021.

Education Level:
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
To Apply

Please email etindell@biremecapital.com with your resume if you are interested in this position.