Month: September 2021

Senior Project Manager: The Philadelphia Youth Network

About the Partnerships for Employment Pathways Department:

The Partnerships for Employment Pathways department collaborates with partners locally,  regionally and nationally to support career-connected education and employment pathway opportunities for youth and young adults. We do this by engaging the regional business community to understand their current and future talent needs and connect them to initiatives, programs and opportunities that develop a true talent pipeline of Philadelphia residents. In addition, we strive to achieve excellence in worksite quality across PYN initiatives and use innovative approaches in the direct management of youth workforce opportunities.

Key areas of focus include:

·      Partnering with key stakeholders to launch, coordinate and manage citywide campaigns targeted towards engaging the business community

·      Cultivating relationships with the business to support career-connected education opportunities

·      Ensure worksites have the tools and resources needed to provide quality experiences for young people

·      Supporting city-wide partners and projects to promote high-quality employment pathway opportunities for our city’s youth and young adults

General Description:

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for implementing PYN’s vision for enhancing and streamlining the experience for employers seeking to partner with PYN around their talent needs and solutions. Their overall efforts will focus on:

·      Engage the regional business community, build relationships, and understand their current and future talent needs

·      Connect businesses to career pathway training programs that meet their talent needs

·      Executing PYN’s employer engagement strategy focused on registration, compliance and roles/responsibilities that ensure delivery of quality workplace experiences.

·      Managing the training and delivery of resources that support design and implementation of work experiences across the Career Development Framework (CDF)

Essential Functions:

·      Develop and manage the database of employers including registration, data collection, maintenance, analysis, and reporting

·      Lead PYN’s efforts to engage external partners around the redesign and improvement of the employer experience

·      Proactively engage employers who have a need for talent and connect them to the right internal or external programs that align with their talent needs

·      Ensure that employers connecting to PYN understand their roles and responsibilities before during and after the delivery and implementation of work experiences

·      Design and deliver training resources to support employers participating in workforce development programs

·      Lead a cross functional team that will inform organizational strategies related to the continuous improvement of employer awareness, engagement, and education

·      Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on messaging, process, and timelines

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

•              Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, project management or related areas of study

•              Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners

•              Minimum 5 years’ experience in project and/or relationship management

•              Experience in assessing the talent needs of business and connecting them to the appropriate training programs

•              Ability to effectively articulate and communicate workforce development programs and services

•              Strong leadership skills, self-direction, and the ability to take ownership and drive responsibilities through to completion while balancing the needs of all stakeholders

•              Ability to implement systems necessary to gather, maintain and analyze statistical data and generate reports

•              Strong verbal and written communication skills

•              Ability to take ownership and drive responsibilities through to completion

•              Excellent customer service skills

•              Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

•              Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

•              Ability to excel in a high-performing team and project a positive attitude

•              Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office

•              Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed

•              Familiarity with PYN initiatives is preferred, but not required

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to jobopps@pyninc.org and please indicate Senior Project Manager in the subject line.

Program Manager, Arts & Culture: Glen Foerd on the Delaware

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$42,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$42,000.00

Position Description: The Program Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust slate of public programs. They will oversee Glen Foerd’s popular Artist Residency program and a new Teen Arts initiative, in addition to organizing 1-2 programs for the public monthly. The Program Manager will also be responsible for organizing and leading public tours; developing and implementing evaluations; improving the interpretation of the site for guests; and organizing large-scale public events, including staffing and assisting with event setup and breakdown. They will also develop a calendar of engaging programs and will assist with fundraising efforts as needed and other duties as assigned. The Program Manager, Arts & Culture, will report to Glen Foerd’s Assistant Director.

Qualifications:

  • BA degree in history, art, museum studies, education or closely related field
  • 2 years experience in program development and delivery
  • Experience organizing large-scale events for the public
  • Experience writing grants a plus
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated experience with graphic design
  • Experience working with Eventbrite; Mailchimp; Squarespace; Typeform; and Canva is a plus
  • Valid driver’s license

Glen Foerd is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Glen Foerd will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

To Apply

Please send resume and a letter of interest to trentrhodes@glenfoerd.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Public Programs Manager: James A. Michener Art Museum

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$42,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$47,000.00

The James A. Michener Art Museum seeks a full-time Public Programs Manager to join the department of Public Engagement. Public programs engage and involve the community in the arts and encourage participation in and contributions to the Museum’s mission. This individual will help to put the Museum on the map as a vibrant site for the community to engage in thought-provoking conversation, stimulating dialogue and to have fun.

The James A. Michener Art Museum was founded in 1988 as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. The Museum is named for Doylestown’s most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize winning writer, James A. Michener who first dreamed of a regional art museum in the early 1960s. The Museum is housed in the former Bucks County Jail and has evolved from a modest facility with a locally derived mission to an AAM accredited museum with a broad vision. A solid collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings, special exhibitions showcasing a wide range of historical and contemporary work as well as educational and public programs, attract annually more than 135,000 visitors from around the world, pre-pandemic. We seek an audience-focused Public Programs Manager to develop, design, and deliver public programs for existing and yet-to-be reached community members.

The ideal candidate will be a rigorous critical-thinker, curious, and multifaceted in their communication and engagement. They will be able to engender trust and inspire potential in our communities. They will be sensitive and thoughtful about working inside a former jail, embrace a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling through programming, and champion Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI). The Museum is preparing to develop a new strategic plan, and the Public Programs Manager will work closely with all departments in leading and shaping public programs to be relevant, responsive, and audience-focused. This person will create innovative programming, forge partnerships with local colleges, universities, community groups, and more to grow programs for evolving audiences ranging from young professionals to multi-generational families. These programs range in scale and include lectures, talks, gallery programs, symposia, artist studio tours, music, dance, and theater performances, and other special events and programs that connect visitors to the Museum’s collection and exhibition programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Create an annual schedule of public programs to earn revenue, increase traffic, engage audiences, and expand engagement opportunities for visitors
  • Create and nurture partnerships with external stakeholders and community members to collaboratively co-create programming that furthers the Museum’s mission and supports institutional goals and objectives
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate content-specific programs including artist talks, lectures, symposia, panel discussions, workshops, artist-residencies, writer-residencies, and a variety of gallery programs
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate visual and performing arts programs, including live entertainment, such as dance, music, and theater programs
  • Think creatively to make interdisciplinary connections and weave contemporary viewpoints into programs that explore the Museum’s mission, collection, and exhibitions
  • Collaborate with curatorial, exhibitions, and education staff to help shape programmatic offerings around exhibitions, installations, and the permanent collection
  • Maintain a current knowledge of national and international public programs management practices and comparative contemporary museum practices and visual culture
  • Establish relationships with other cultural organizations. Visit relevant exhibitions and events, establish and maintain contacts within the museum and academic community and liaise with professional colleagues

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Director of Public Engagement, Visitor Engagement & Retail Manager, Director of Building Operations, Director of Exhibitions, and their respective teams to build systems that support public programs and ensure an exemplary visitor experience
  • Work with the Director of Marketing & Communications to contribute to public-facing communications, including print pieces, digital content, listings and schedules for programs, as well as press releases and social media to promote public programs
  • Work with Facilities staff to identify and manage appropriate equipment and event set up requirements
  • Manage and direct day-of operations for all public programs, including operational support for events and programs
  • Supervise part-time, grant-funded, contracted staff and volunteers as required
  • Manage and deliver offsite Public Program activities
  • Generate quarterly and annual reports to track programming and outreach progress
  • Develop, manage, track, and report on budgets and expense reports for departmental and special projects related to public programming for short-term and long-term goals.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelors’ Degree in a museum-related field including art history, humanities, theater, performance, music, museum studies and museum education OR equivalent relevant experience collaborating with community to develop and implement programs
  • 3-5 years of experience in managing and presenting innovative and dynamic programming for diverse audiences
  • Experience working with academics, performers, and community members
  • Excellent project management
  • Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Comfortable with and adept at communicating and building meaningful relationships with people of differing cultural backgrounds and lived experiences
  • Program evaluation: formal and informal, qualitative and quantitative
  • A strong communicator who has excellent public speaking and writing skills. Open to multiple points of view and skilled at dialogue
  • Flexible problem solver
  • Knowledge of current and best practices with public programs, DEAI, and educational programming
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • registration software (the Michener Museum uses Outbound)
  • Proficiency with Zoom, video conferencing, and virtual event software
  • Proficiency filming programs, live streaming programs, and technical equipment for live events like audio visual, sound, and camera operation
  • Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends to supervise programs

Physical requirements:

  • Periodically move throughout Museum facilities
  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs
  • Frequent use of multiple technical equipment and applications such as audio-visual equipment
  • 50 – 70% of work will be performed at a desk. 30-50% of work will be presenting programs.
  • Evening and weekend hours are required.

Salary rage $42,000 – $47,000 plus benefits. This is a full time regular, non-exempt position, and working on site in Doylestown is required as well as some evening and weekend hours to facilitate program oversight.

Education Level:
Bachelors’ Degree in a museum-related field including art history, humanities, theater, performance, music, museum studies and museum education OR equivalent relevant experience collaborating with community to develop and implement programs
To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and summary of 3-5 programs you have planned/presented to jobs@michenerartmuseum.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate your last name and “Public Programs Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We will respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this job description.

Manager of Visitor Services: Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$12.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$15.00

Job Title: Manager of Visitor Service

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Operations

Position Classification: Regular, part-time, 37 hours weekly

Wage Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt, $12.00-$14.00 per hour, must be willing to work weekends

Job summary

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, located in East Fairmount Park, has been a treasured destination for over 100 years. Smith’s mission is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children.  The Manager of Visitor Services is responsible for supervising full-time, part-time and seasonal staff. He/She/They  manages daily operational aspects of the Playground and Playhouse to ensure a safe, fun and engaging visitor experience. Responsibilities include: front/desk reception, facility rentals, public and private visits, programming support,  data collection, Smith store, and management of all aspects of visitor experience. The Manager of Visitor Services also works closely with the Director of On-site Programs and Fun, and Director of Facilities and Operations to further Smith’s mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Key Duties and Responsibilities)

Set the tone for excellent and fun customer service.

Become a play resource and Smith connector for adult caregivers.  Advocate for the relevance of play and support staff to do this as well.

Support creation and implementation of nature based activities, accessible to the whole family.

Lead the process of hiring part-time seasonal staff, this includes identifying, creating and coordinating training sessions for seasonal staff throughout the Playground season

Supervise security associate as well as part-time seasonal staff who work in the Playground.

Supervise and support interns in collaboration with relevant staff.

Ensure visitor needs are met, basic safety guidelines and rules are communicated, conflict is handled, complaints are validated and all such issues are resolved appropriately including filing appropriate and timely incident reports, doing follow up and sharing with staff as needed.

Acting as a working supervisor on the Playground as Manager on Duty, including opening, closing and communicating any changes (such as closing due to weather) to seasonal staff as needed.

Evaluate job performance of staff, including: issuing warnings, creating write ups and firing as needed in coordination with the Director of Facilities & Operations.  Support staff by ensuring there is first aid supplies, water, fans or other supplies as appropriate.

Manage Smith Store.

Manage all aspects of the front desk and administrative tasks including: schedules, timesheets, filing, scanning, copying, answering phones and returning messages booking and processing, and managing online reservation systems.

Ensure appropriate data, including daily attendance, is being collected, organized and entered in an appropriate and timely fashion for effective record keeping.

Organize, maintain and beautify play spaces including restocking, reorganizing and rotating natural materials, books or other play materials in collaboration with  Director of Visitor Programs & Fun.

Work in collaboration with colleagues to create and implement organization-wide improvements.

Support efforts to increase membership.

Schedule time off to ensure adequate supervision/ management coverage.

Provide support for events, grant funded programs, tabling opportunities and other efforts on and off-site as needed.

Act as on-site supervisor and client contact during evening private events as needed.

Ensure that public spaces are clean, safe, and ready for play.  Communicate facility needs effectively with Maintenance Assistants and/or the Director of Facilities & Operations.

Additional tasks as needed

SPECIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS  (What Enables Me to Succeed in the Job)

Education / years and type of experience:

GED or high school equivalent, CDA or Bachelor’s preferred.  Two years experience supervising staff in customer service, hospitality, community, environmental education or preschool setting preferable.  Experience working with youth in urban communities and familiarity with Philadelphia non-profit sector is a plus.  Experience and enthusiasm for life but particularly with being outdoors in all kinds of weather required.

Baseline Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to recruit, train and motivate staff.

Interest in communicating to the public the importance of play.

Playfulness, sense of humor, patience, flexibility! Ability to work collaboratively in a fun, unconventional and fast-paced environment.

Completion of background clearances, including PA Child Abuse History and criminal background check required.

Experience supervising and managing work schedules for full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.

Commitment to excellent customer service.

Experience working with youth and children ages 1-10.

Proficiency in Google+, MS Office Suite preferred.

Ability to solve problems tactfully and on the spot.

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people including visitors, volunteers, donors, and staff.

Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.

Must work well with colleagues to coordinate and support Smith activities.

Ability to work weekends, some evenings, hours that vary, work outdoors, climb stairs and lift 25 pounds.

To Apply

Email shadirah@smithplayground.org

Environmental Program Manager: Glen Foerd on the Delaware

Position Description: The Environmental Program Manager provides leadership for Glen Foerd’s Riverways Ambassadors summer youth program; its Waterborne boatbuilding youth program; and its summer kayaking program. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining a budget for these programs and will be instrumental in the fundraising process, including writing grants as needed. They will coordinate logistics for all environmental programs and will also work directly with youth during the summer. This position will also be responsible for outlining a long-term plan for these programs in concert with the Executive Director. The Environmental Program Manager will supervise the Environmental and On-Water Program Coordinator and will report directly to Glen Foerd’s Executive Director.

Qualifications:

  • BA degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or related field
  • At least two years of experience in developing and implementing programs designed for youth
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Significant on-water experience with kayaks, rowboats, and/or motorized boats
  • Experience working with Eventbrite; Mailchimp; Squarespace; Typeform; and Canva is a plus
  • Experienced writing grants is preferred
  • PA Boating License, CPR, & First aid certification a plus
  • Interest in boatbuilding is required; prior experience is desired, but not required
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to perform physically challenging work

Glen Foerd is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Glen Foerd will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to trentrhodes@glenfoerd.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Communicatons, Public Relations Manager: Caring for Friends

Caring for Friends

Caring for Friends (CFF) is a 501c3 nonprofit food bank, Senior Meals program, Community Kitchen and neighbors connecting to neighbors’ program. We have been fighting food insecurity at the grassroots level in Greater Philadelphia for over 40 years.

This position will support two areas of CFF – the public face and general communications efforts as well as scheduling and supporting presentations of the Chairman & CEO. We are looking for candidates with experience in communications, social media, public relations and governmental relations.  Flexibility and demonstrated experience with writing, drafting and distributing press releases, initiating contacts with local and regional news outlets to develop relationships over time.  Responsibilities will include three major areas of focus: public relations, communications and writing, and social media.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter expressing why you are interested in the position and your resume to: hr@caringfordriends.org

Human Resources Business Partner: The Barnes Foundation

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$60,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$65,000.00
Foundation

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for delivering HR support across museum frontline departments.  The position executes talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and project management in the Facilities, Guest and Protection Services, Box Office and Shop departments.  Additionally, the HRBP proactively fosters a cohesive culture of empowerment and inclusion supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and internal promotion.

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:

  • Recruit and onboard qualified job applicants for open positions in collaboration with hiring managers. Work collaboratively with hiring managers to understand the needs of their department and any required job openings.   Encourage and facilitate efforts to source, interview, and hire diverse candidates.
  • Partner with hiring managers to create, review, and edit job descriptions to accurately reflect role responsibilities.
  • Maintain the applicant tracking system (ADP) and train managers on the use of the system.
  • Work closely with human resources team to coordinate background checks and other necessary requirements prior to onboarding new hires.
  • Provides day-to-day human performance guidance to business management including coaching, counseling, and career development.
  • Works closely with business management and employees to maintain high functioning work relationships, morale and retention.
  • In collaboration with department managers and the Director of Human Resources, ensure mandatory training and continuing education is complete and documented, including but not limited to workplace safety, management and department-specific topics.
  • Manage all details and coordination of disciplinary discussions, terminations, and investigations. Guide the management team in business departments on sensitive or complex matters and elevate to the Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer when investigations are required.
  • Model and promote positive workplace culture through ethical, respectful, and inclusive decision-making.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, changes to regulations, new technology breakthroughs in HR, talent, and employment law.
  • Support CHRDO and Director of Human Resources to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.
  • Supports initiatives to meet goals of the Foundation’s strategic plan.
  • Ensure professionalism and maintain employee confidentiality in sensitive matters.
  • Participate in activities to support others’ professional growth.  Maintain or increase appropriate HR certification levels.
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required by supervisor.

Managerial Competencies:

  • Demonstrates the ability to monitor, supervise and hold accountable all employees in the areas of attendance, completion of documentation, ADP and implementation of all foundation policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Document constructive feedback regarding job specific functions, responsibilities and competencies.
  • Maintain a stable, productive team environment through effective communication, staff appreciation and other activities that yield a high level of employee engagement to support and preserve the employee’s interest in working for The Barnes Foundation.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field and 5 years relevant work experience in human resources with progressively increasing responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated strong working knowledge of critical human resource functions including workforce planning, employee relations, HR compliance and best practices, and HR technology; preferably with ADP WorkforceNow.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment, strategic thinking and integrity with the ability to analyze a situation, determine actionable solutions and implement those solutions effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritize.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills resulting in a proven track record of developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with all levels of management and staff.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience within an educational, arts & culture, or non-profit organization a plus.

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….

Director of Individual Giving: The Barnes Foundation

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$86,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$90,000.00
Foundation

The Director of Individual Giving is responsible for the premier upper-level individual membership program consisting of 400+ households of Circles and Contemporaries member/donors, with annual gifts of $1,250-50,000 or more, raising $2-$3 million annually. The Director is responsible for the development and execution of all facets of growing and stewarding the Circles membership portfolio, expanding donor qualification and cultivation activities to enhance donor/member experience. Primary areas of the position include written and telephone communication, direct donor/prospect contact through events, one-on-one donor visits, and program and event execution. The position should maximize renewal and upgrade of members. In particular, this position is essential to growing the prospect pool – identifying, cultivating, and soliciting those donor/members with capacity and inclination for a greater relationship with the Barnes and serves as a key pipeline program for Major Gifts, Planned Giving, the Second Century Campaign and participation on the institution’s volunteer leadership committees. This position requires excellent communication, budget and management skills, and shares direct oversight of the Annual Giving Programs Coordinator.

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:

  • Strategy and Management
    • Strategy and goal setting for the Barnes Foundation’s premier individual giving pipeline.
    • Manage the 400+ households of Circles and Contemporaries member/donors, with annual gifts of $1,250-50,000 or more, raising $2-$3 million annually.
    • Ensures high quality donor communication – print, email, other – and service for donor/members.
  • Acquisition, renewal and upgrade solicitations.
    • Develops print and digital collateral messaging to member/donors and Circles marketing materials, i.e. Circles brochure, Circles web page, and invitations.
    • Develops and executes personalized and compelling monthly multi-channel renewal and upgrade solicitations, including mail, digital and telephone campaigns.
    • Supervise and collaborate with colleagues to identify and solicit prospective donors through internal lists drawn from event attendees, highly rated and/or engaged general members, ticket buyers and shop purchases and external lists.
    • Works with Major Gifts team and volunteer committees – Ambassadors Board or other – to develop personalized solicitations for current members and prospects.
    • With Development Services, identifies and develops strategy for Circles and Contemporary members research and strategy development.
  • Individual Donor Engagement, Qualification and Solicitation
    • Engages Circles members and portfolio of prospects through direct donor/prospect contact at events and one-on-one visits.
    • Maintains a portfolio of 35-50 prospects for upgrades or major gift fundraising.
    • Initiate and arrange an established goal of face-to-face contacts and solicitations, facilitating genuine and meaningful conversations with donors.
    • Maximize and, where appropriate, reimagine existing relationships, in collaboration with Advancement Team and Barnes leadership, to more deeply engage donors and secure funding support for operations, programming, strategic planning initiatives or other.
  • Stewardship
    • Oversee and provide strategic direction and creative solutions for Circles and Contemporaries stewardship.
    • Compiles and ensures the accuracy of Circles member recognition; works with Development Services team to oversee timely gift entry, acknowledgment, research and reporting.
    • Develops and implements year-round calendar of Circles-exclusive and collaborative programs and events that provide unique, high touch, meaningful experiences.
    • Develops and oversees series of targeted, compelling, and informative communications that inform Circle members of events and benefits, encourage visitation and acknowledge them for their support throughout the year keeping them informed and connected.
    • Works with other departments and Barnes leadership to ensure their staff members are fully aware of Circle programs, communications, events and visits.
    • In concert with Barnes leadership, engages prospective members for the volunteer committees such as the Ambassadors Board, Barnes Art Ball Committee, or other.
    • Manages the Stewardship Membership program, for non-member donors who give $1,000 or more via the Annual Fund or other unrestricted funds.
  • Younger Philanthropist Pipeline
    • Collaborate with Public Programs Curator and Special Events office, to develop and execute the Young Professionals Nights series, including opportunities for new Contemporaries member acquisition.
    • Activate programming, engagement, and solicitation of younger donors to secure Contemporaries Members and prospective volunteers for the Barnes Art Ball or Young Professional Leadership Board.
  • Data, Activity and Relationship Tracking
    • Ensure that all gifts, and grants are acknowledged within best practice timeframes.
    • Oversee the documentation of all Circles and Contemporaries giving activities within the Raiser’s Edge database (solicitation/renewal materials, contact reports, member communication, relationships, etc.).
  • Budgeting and Reporting
    • Achieve approved revenue goals for the Circles; manage and control related expenses.
    • Develops, tracks and reports on the annual Circles and Contemporaries revenue and expense budget, also analyzing monthly and annual budgets to report on program performance and develop strategy for future.
  • Manage Annual Giving Programs Coordinator
    • In coordination with Corporate Program Manager, supervise and lead a high-performing staff member, providing mentorship and training and guiding professional development.
    • Provides all training, procedures and other needs necessary for the staff member to ensure accurate and personalized communication and reporting.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

Managerial Competencies:

  • Demonstrates the ability to maintain a stable, productive team environment through effective communication, staff appreciation and other activities that yield a high level of employee engagement to support and preserve the employee’s interest in working for The Barnes Foundation.
  • Supervises and meets regularly with all direct reports to review operational metrics and provide ongoing guidance; documents constructive feedback regarding job specific functions, responsibilities and competencies.
  • Maintains written documentation of supervision for oversight and review by other parties as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates the ability to monitor, supervise and hold accountable all employees in the areas of attendance, completion of documentation, ADP and implementation of all company policies, procedures and protocols.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • A passion for and interest in the arts is preferred. At minimum, a deep appreciation for the important role cultural organizations play in the community.
  • Bachelor of Arts required.
  • 5-8 years’ experience in development, individual giving or membership field required, preferably within a cultural or educational institution.
  • Excellent written, analytical, research, and presentation skills with a strong marketing instinct, to capture the voice of the Barnes and produce language appropriate for the target audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • A comfortable front-line fundraiser.
  • A proven track record of fundraising success, initiating and building relationships with prospective and current donors.
  • A deep curiosity to explore new funding and relationship opportunities.
  • Experience working with a sophisticated donor base; familiarity with the Philadelphia philanthropic community preferred.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, diplomatic ability, and authenticity in manner and communication.
  • Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
  • Budget management proficiency and clear ability to analyze data, develop strategies.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and donor database software; Raiser’s Edge preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to attend evening and off hour donor/member events, and travel around the region, as needed.

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

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Executive Director: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance seeks a President who will help develop and articulate a compelling vision and roadmap for both the Alliance and the cultural sector as a whole, and who will champion this vision with stakeholders and constituencies at the local and national levels. The President will be a dynamic, forward-thinking, collaborative leader who will help redefine and cultivate the Alliance’s role as the key advocate and representative on behalf of the cultural sector. They will be the central architect of the pathway forward into the next decade and will garner the respect of all stakeholders within the Greater Philadelphia arts and culture community.

The President reports to and works in partnership with the Board of Directors of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, comprising 28 (including two ex-officio) community and cultural leaders. The President is responsible for developing and managing a staff of 13 through the following direct reports: The Chief Officer for Finance and Administration, the Vice President of Audience Engagement, the Vice President of Development, and the Director of Community Partnerships. The President will also manage the Alliance’s $2.2 million operating budget; the organization’s fiscal year extends from July 1 through the following June 30.

The cultural sector is currently in the midst of significant change, in response to economic pressures as well as to calls for equity, access, and justice. The Alliance has the opportunity to play a leadership role in this crucial transformation. This position represents a career-defining opportunity for the successful candidate.

Specific Duties

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s President serves as a thought leader in shaping the Alliance’s mission and strategies; effectively implements its policies, plans, and programs; resourcefully and efficiently administers its operations and finances; strategically connects with relevant individuals and groups on behalf of the Alliance; and actively promotes Greater Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector. The President works closely with the Board of Directors and its committees, with the following specific responsibilities:

Mission & Strategic Planning

  • Work with the Board of Directors to assess the needs of the Alliance and cultural sector, re-affirm the mission, define where the Alliance can be the most effective, and chart a strategic course for the organization to implement programs and actions that advance the vision and mission.
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a new strategic plan that strengthens the Alliance’s fundamental goals. Allocate the organization’s resources to reflect the strategic priorities and implement activities specified in the long-range plan.
  • Lead and manage the Alliance staff to execute on goals established by the strategic plan and to deliver mission-focused outcomes and programs.

The Alliance’s Public Presence and Advocacy

  • Increase the visibility of Greater Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector as a key to regional growth and position the Alliance as the central voice for the sector. Represent the Alliance to legislative bodies, at public events, and in discussions with other organizations by attending meetings, providing testimony, and serving on boards, committees, and task forces as appropriate.
  • Work at local, state, and national levels to recommend and advocate for policies that develop and sustain the region’s cultural sector.
  • Develop effective working relationships with cultural organizations, community leaders, government agencies, elected officials, the business community, grant makers and other funders, and others to promote community support for arts and culture.
  • Promote the Alliance and the sector and raise its visibility through written articles and personal presentations on radio, television, with all appropriate social media, and at conferences and relevant community events.

Board Engagement

  • Activate and coordinate the work of all Board committees, task forces, and staff in support of the mission and long-range plan. Work with the Board to support nominations and other Board activities.
  • Advise the Board in a thought-leader capacity on sector-impacting opportunities and challenges.
  • Keep the Board and other constituency groups informed of local issues, trends, events, and best practices of significance to member organizations, as well as relevant national policies.

Membership Services

  • Evaluate existing programs and services to ensure that they support the mission of the Alliance and the growth and continued success of its members at both an institutional and aggregate level; develop and implement new programs and services, as needed.
  • Assess and update all current policies, programs, and services to ensure that they accurately reflect and effectively serve the diversity of the Alliance’s varied membership and the region’s cultural community.

Organizational and Administrative Management

  • Oversee financial management and control of the Alliance to evolve our revenue model and ensure continued fiscal health and stability. Recommend an annual operating plan and budget for Board approval, and prudently manage organization resources within budget guidelines.
  • Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives, and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
  • Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements; researching funding sources; and establishing strategies to approach funders, submit proposals, and administer fundraising records and documentation.
  • Provide leadership to strengthen and empower the newly-combined DEI Affinity Group and Board DEI Subcommittee.
  • Develop and oversee “umbrella” marketing strategies that advance the agenda of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural sector.
  • Evaluate, engage, motivate, and develop staff to ensure the organization’s capacity to fulfill its goals and objectives.

Candidate Profile

As chief executive and the primary individual entrusted with maintaining the public image of the

Alliance, the President must be a bold leader, big thinker, and thoughtful catalyst who can set the course of the organization and implement action toward impact. The strongest individuals will demonstrate integrity, a collaborative spirit with a can-do attitude, and the administrative and leadership track record to position the Alliance for the future. Candidates should bring a breadth of knowledge of the nonprofit cultural sector, combined with an appreciation of the organizational dynamics of a diverse membership organization. The successful candidate will be a tested leader who has succeeded in a dynamic, mission-driven environment within a changing landscape.

The most compelling candidates will have a combination of the following skills and abilities:

Passion for the Mission

  • A consumer of arts and culture, this passion and conviction should be integrated into the successful candidate’s DNA.
  • Strong desire to be fully immersed into the arts and culture community of the Philadelphia region; this individual will bring or build a robust network of local and regional stakeholders, supporters, and advocates who will join the Alliance in championing the importance and relevance of the sector.

Innovative, Proactive Leadership

  • A charismatic, forward-thinking, solutions-focused individual with a strong work ethic, as well as an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate approach to work.
  • Individual of integrity and conviction who will not shy away from difficult conversations or decisions in support of the larger goals of the organization and the sector.
  • Courageous in breaking new ground while concurrently working with a diverse group of stakeholders; they will work to develop a clear agenda for change and progress, while focusing on the long-term institutional goals of the Alliance.
  • A demonstrated ability to foster and lead a conversation with varied stakeholders and constituents including government agencies, funding organizations, individual donors, the business community, member organizations, Board members, and staff. Adept at adjusting to these audiences, connecting with them in a genuine and earnest way, and activating those relationships for the greatest impact.
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, and implementing new approaches to achieving goals.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Justice

  • Demonstrated track record promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and justice as core values and developing anti-racist policies and systems.
  • A champion of proactive efforts to develop and support these core values internally and externally; a resource and an exemplar for anti-racist, equity-focused work across the sector.
  • Cultural fluency and the desire to engage with organizations and individuals across the region’s wealth of vibrant communities.

Change Management

  • A credible, professional, and natural proven leader with instincts around how to manage and embrace change. A visible, accessible, and compassionate leader with superb management skills. Must have experience hiring and be able to train, mentor/develop, and motivate staff.
  • Dynamic, agile executive with strong multi-tasking skills who can control and move forward on several priorities simultaneously. This includes switching priorities as necessary without losing momentum.
  • Bold visionary who welcomes constant improvement and embraces experimentation; strategic developer, promoter, and implementer of big ideas in support of a clearly defined mission.

Relationship-Building and Fundraising

  • A brilliant connector, with past success building cooperation with and among diverse groups around a common goal.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills, including being an effective, engaged, and interested listener. Must be a skillful public speaker and group facilitator.
  • Demonstrated expertise in raising funds from public and private sources. Broad knowledge and interest in the application of new media technologies to advance organizational goals.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $160,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

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The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

At Koya, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

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Contact

Naree Viner, Andrew Wheeler, and Tenley Bank of Koya Partners and Diversified Search have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here or email Tenley directly at tbank@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Account Liaison: Philadelphia Works

Salary Range: $52,000-56,000

Business Unit: Finance

Department: Contracts

Reports To: Manager of Contracts

Posted: September 1 – September 15

Funding Status: 100% Admin

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.

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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