Human Resources Generalist: Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc

Are you a human resources professional seeking a position that offers career advancement? If so, this may be the perfect fit for you!

We are hiring a Human Resources Generalist on our PYN Human Resources Team. This is a regular, full-time position that primarily works daylight hours, Monday through Friday. A perk of this position includes flexible work arrangements!

In this role, the Human Resources Generalist will function as a business partner providing day-to-day support to business operations and HR regarding the implementation of human resource initiatives and strategies. Job duties may include responding to employee inquiries, running HR reports, coordinating HR projects, and much more.

The ideal candidate has prior human resources experience and enjoys working in a fast-paced work environment. This is a great chance to join a collaborative team and benefit from a rewarding career ladder.

Responsibilities Include:

Staffing and Onboarding

  • Provide full cycle recruitment, ensuring that talented hires are selected based on job-related criteria
    • Gain understanding of hiring needs; develop search strategy and timeline; work with hiring managers to develop robust job descriptions; draft job bulletins; and post jobs
    • Effectively use the applicant tracking system to collect applications, communicate with candidates, track the progress of the search, disposition candidates, and run reports
    • Carry out the staffing strategy, using the internet, job boards, social media, and professional associations to find qualified candidates in a way that meets our diversity and inclusion goals
    • Design an engaging candidate experience
    • Work with hiring managers to advance promising candidates through the hiring process, by coordinating resume review, screening, interviews, and assessment of candidates
    • Develops partnerships and applicant relationships over time to ensure strong, ongoing candidate pools
  • Train hiring managers and interview teams on our process, interviewing methods, unconscious bias, and other related topics
  • Collaborate with Communications to advance employment branding and social media strategies
  • Analyze the effectiveness of our recruitment efforts; recommend and implement enhancements
  • Coordinate scheduling of and represent PYN at job fairs
  • Ensure compliance with PYN policies and Federal and State regulations throughout the recruitment process
  • Coordinate with hiring managers and stakeholders on employee orientation to ensure a professional and comprehensive on-boarding process for all new employees

Performance Management

  • Develop forms, templates, and procedures to improve the performance management function
  • Collaborate with Office Manager to monitor and respond to employee unemployment claims; represent PYN in unemployment hearings
  • Conduct exit interviews with departing staff; share relevant findings with HRD and appropriate management staff

Compliance

  • Complete required annual filings and reports such as EEO-1, Benefits Total Compensation, OSHA, etc.; accurately prepare and submit by required due date

Talent Development and Training

  • Assist HR Director with developing an organizational wide training plan and  presentation tools and resources
  • Present at company-wide trainings or meetings
  • Ensure compliance training deadlines are met
  • Track training within our HRIS system

General HR

  • Assist with the planning, designing, implementation, regulatory compliance, and administration of employee benefits programs
  • Participate in HR projects including research, program development, compliance, data analysis
  • Present at new employee orientation
  • Provide support and maintenance of HRIS; build reports and analyze data as needed
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee’s compensation, benefits, and personal information
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of regulations, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources; recommend new approaches
  • Assist HR Leader with evaluation of metrics, reports, and deliverables of the HR department in relation to established goals

Organization Support

  • Coordinate with the Office Manager occasional staff events
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • Three years of generalist-level experience in Human Resources, including recruitment
  • Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking systems
  • Superior ability and application of windows-based software and use of MS-Office software
  • Strong verbal, written and public speaking communication skills
  • Proven knowledge of best practices, standards, regulations, and laws relevant to employment matters and the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve issues by using judgement that is consistent with same
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Excellent organizational and detail orientation skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively multi-task; ability to organization and prioritize work
  • Ability to complete statistical analysis
  • Successful completion of background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Philadelphia Youth Network offers a comprehensive employee health & wellness benefits program and a competitive salary range based on past experience, job knowledge, and demonstrated skills and abilities. 

PYN alleviates poverty by preparing young people to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. PYN coordinates partners that connect young people to education and employment experiences, equipping them with the skills employers need. As a result, PYN creates a system of services that help young people become successful, creating a diverse local talent pipeline. Learn more at pyninc.org.

About Us

The Philadelphia Youth Network is an impactful non-profit changing the lives of young people between the ages of 12-24 by creating education and employment opportunities. The Philadelphia Youth Network creates collective impact by leveraging partnerships, resources and talent to alleviate poverty and promote equity for youth. PYN values talent and seeks to provide an equitable and fair working environment, maintaining policies that promote flexibility, encourages creativity and honors diversity and authenticity. PYN is a dynamic, fast paced organization, pursuing transformational outcomes for young people. Learn more at pyninc.org.

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

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Director of Education & Community Engagement: Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is at the beginning of a long path toward building a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive (EDI) institution. We are looking for individuals, at all levels of the institution, who are interested in joining us on this journey of intentionality and public accountability. This path broadens our workforce (board, staff, volunteers), expands our artist selection and acquisition practice as well as strengthens our internal and external communication systems, networks and norms.

Reporting to the Chief Audience Officer and based on current research and best practices, the Director of Education & Community Engagement will move the institution forward with a mixture of educational, wellness, performance and community programs. The position represents a unique professional opportunity to establish a fundamental framework for engaging current and new audiences building off Grounds For Sculptures’ (GFS) core values, founder’s vision, and institutional identity. GFS is committed to growing our initiatives positioning GFS as a leader in artistic, horticultural, museum, wellness and educational programs. A wide variety of experiences with creation, implementation, evaluation, and management is required. Indoor and outdoor learning experiences and performance activations will build and sustain a suite of programs reflecting the racial and economic diversity of our community while nurturing children as well as lifelong learners.

The Director is expected to be a recognized leader and serve as an effective advocate for innovative approaches in learning, participating, and exploring ideas across a broad field of engagement. The successful candidate will have significant experience creating and curating meaningful learning experiences for a wide variety of audiences.

The Director will have the opportunity to build a department of full-time professionals, which in turn manage work undertaken by part-time educators, and a pool of artists/educators and volunteers.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a commitment to a diverse and expansive range of community-based and school programs, artist engagement, exhibition interpretation, internships and more. The candidate will thrive in collaborative based working while providing the education and engagement team with a clear strategic framework for building and deepening GFS’s program and public initiatives. They will work across all GFS departments to cultivate and deepen new and existing partnerships with other peer organizations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Additional skill include:

  • Experience shaping and managing a department team and working with department and organizational leadership to realize strategic initiatives.
  • Management of relationships with school, patron, volunteer, and other community groups and arts organizations in the area;
  • Serve as an ambassador for Grounds For Sculpture to help foster a culture of inclusion for all members, donors, volunteers, and guests.
  • An interest in sculpture, contemporary art and horticulture.
  • Serve as an advocate for GFS internally and externally, assuring that the interests of the organization are advanced and fully understood;
  • Design, develop, and implement strategies for evaluating the impact of learning, participatory and mastery programs; including gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative statistics.
  • Experience creating and managing a sustainable business model for program creation which balances earned and contributed revenue.
  • Collaborate with Marketing department to maximize attendance and ticket sales for programs.
  • Actively support grant application creation, implementation and reporting in collaboration with Development department
  • Collaborate with Membership Director on programmatic elements designed to engage and grow GFS individual and family membership, particularly in underrepresented constituencies (25-45 years of age; Black and Latinx communities).

GFS is a “best practices” accessibility institution and has a history of programming for people with disabilities’ including those with low or no vision, mobility impairments, and people cognitively impaired. Partnerships with state and regional accessibility organizations facilitate this important work. GFS is committed to being an active, engaged community resource and has begun the work of establishing partnerships that will better fulfill its mission to make GFS accessible to all.

The Director will continue to build and grow these relationships, working closely with community leaders to identify opportunities for collaboration, and assessing and reporting on the impact of this and all programs. We see this position as a key voice and leader in our continued efforts to broaden and expand a culture and community of openness and inclusivity.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following range of experience and qualifications:

  • A proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Experience with ADA and Wellness programs
  • Proven experience with program and/or education research, evaluation and design with clear and compelling results;
  • Track record of community building experience;
  • Strong organizational and budgeting skills;
  • Management of program and/or education leadership responsibility in art organizations, gardens or community organizations;
  • A passion for learning and enthusiasm for sharing that passion;
  • Proven track record of working with community leaders, artists, curators, educators, donors, business leaders and a board members;
  • A creative collaborator with outstanding oral and written communication skills;

GFS offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Interested in applying? Please apply directly through our website and must include a cover letter: www.groundsforsculpture.org

ABOUT GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE

https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/about/mission-strategic-vision/

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is a 42-acre not-for-profit sculpture park, arboretum, and museum, founded by the late artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson. Featuring nearly 300 contemporary sculptures by renowned and emerging artists in a beckoning landscape, Grounds For Sculpture combines art and nature to surprise, inspire, and engage all visitors in the artist’s act of invention. In addition to its permanent collection, Grounds For Sculpture offers rotating special exhibitions in its six indoor galleries, rich educational programs, and dynamic family events. Located in Hamilton, New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture.

About Us

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is a 42-acre not-for-profit sculpture park, arboretum, and museum, founded by the late artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson. Featuring nearly 300 contemporary sculptures by renowned and emerging artists in a beckoning landscape, Grounds For Sculpture combines art and nature to surprise, inspire, and engage all visitors in the artist’s act of invention. In addition to its permanent collection, Grounds For Sculpture offers rotating special exhibitions in its six indoor galleries, rich educational programs, and dynamic family events. Located in Hamilton, New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture is easily accessible from both the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas and is now open year-round. For more information, visit groundsforsculpture.org.

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Please apply directly through our website and must include a cover letter: www.groundsforsculpture.org

President: Archbishop Ryan High School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The President serves as the school’s chief ambassador and governing administrator with responsibilities focused on strategy, financial sustainability, institutional advancement, organizational structure, community, and spiritual leadership. The President delegates to the Principal daily responsibilities for academic and co-curricular affairs.

Guided by Catholic faith and an educational philosophy that reflects a learning, serving, worshiping, and witnessing community, Archbishop Ryan’s next President will implement strategic initiatives designed to increase its market presence, enrollment, and philanthropic support to promote a robust and purposeful educational experience.

The President is appointed in collaboration with the Archbishop Ryan Board of Directors and the Office of Faith in the Future. The President reports to the Chief Operating Officer of Faith in the Future in matters pertaining to the administration of the school and the Archbishop Ryan Board of Directors per the bylaws of Boards of Specified Jurisdiction in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic  Vision and Leadership
  • In collaboration with Faith in the Future and Archbishop Ryan’s Board of Directors, develop and implement organizational plans and goals that advance the mission of Archbishop Ryan and Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
  • Provide overall direction, motivation and guidance to school administrators, faculty, and support staff; inspiring colleagues to work to their fullest potential, taking the lead role in the creation of a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Direct supervision and evaluation of the Principal, Director of Institutional Advancement, Director of Maintenance, Director of Marketing, Director of Admissions, and Tuition Manager.
  • Set strategic vision for development and enrollment goals and actively participate in advancement.
  • Embody, manifest, and advocate Catholic faith and spirituality while promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity that promotes social/emotional wellness of all students.
  • Effectively communicate with parents, alumni, and other constituents so that the mission, philosophy, educational goals, and other aspects of the school are clearly articulated.

Institutional Advancement / Board Relations

  • Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of performance against stated milestones and goals.
  • Provide to the Board of Directors various scenarios and possibilities for the Board to consider as it does its work focusing on the strategic future of the school; leading the development and execution of strategic and long-range plans, including major fundraising campaigns and capital improvement projects.
  • With the Director of Advancement, develop and administer the Annual Fund and other special fundraising campaigns, being actively engaged in building and maintaining relationships with donors and prospective donors participating in direct solicitation.
  • Represent Archbishop Ryan to the school’s external constituencies, including individual donors, businesses, parishes and institutional partners, alumni, community organizations and others through off-campus meetings and speaking engagements with existing and new audiences.
  • Utilize all available resources to provide scholarship and tuition assistance in order to make the school available to all who desire a Catholic education.
  • Regularly report to and collaborate with the Board of Directors on school operations and strategic and long-range plans, providing quarterly reports for the Board of Directors, staff and stakeholders of the school on Archbishop Ryan’s academic program, school achievements and progress on planned goals.
  • Create a highly visible profile and unambiguous identity to help Archbishop Ryan High School distinguish itself in the marketplace.

Finance / Operations

  • Develop and administer, with the Director of Accounting and Finance Committee, the annual operating budget.
  • Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and volunteers.
  • Create a campus master plan and oversee the financial status of the school including developing long and short-range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place.
  • Supervise the Director of Accounting in the preparation of preliminary and final budgets; to monitor income, expenditures, collections, and cash flow; to maintain appropriate financial records; to oversee the employee benefit program.
  • Support the selection and hiring of qualified persons to serve as members of the faculty and administration; hold regular meetings of the faculty and staff and ensure that the general policies of the Board are understood and followed.
  • Monitor and coordinate matters regarding employment, retention, and dismissal of personnel; salaries and contracts; job assignments performance evaluation, orientation, and training.
  • Represent the school in its relations with the Archdiocese, Faith in the Future, school districts, township, county, Commonwealth, and federal agencies and with local, state, regional, and national educational organizations, and accrediting agencies.

Academic Oversight

  • Cultivate and support an environment and culture for 21st Century teaching and learning to flourish.
  • With a mindset of growth, leadership and innovation, ensure that the school leadership is pursuing the best talent in education.
  • In collaboration with the Principal and Assistant Principals, monitor all programs of the school including curriculum, grading, testing, and reporting to parents, and disciplinary policies and standards of conduct.
  • Ensure that all employees and volunteers comply with the mandates of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia regarding the maintenance of a safe and secure environment, including clearances and mandated reporter training.
  • Ensure that periodic program evaluations take place and reports to external agencies are submitted as required.
  • Ensure that Archbishop Ryan High School provides an environment in which professional development is supported and encouraged for all faculty and staff.

THE CANDIDATE

The President must believe in the mission and vision of Catholic education and Archbishop Ryan High School. The President must model Catholic ideals, work to inspire colleagues and constituents and strive to build a long-term sustainable strategy for the school. The ability to shepherd the school through periods of change while keeping a strategic eye on the importance of responding to the evolving needs of the community with innovative and fiscally responsible programs is essential. The successful candidate will be a relationship builder and visionary thought leader who can productively leverage the contributions of others, building a community of accountability and passion in delivering a transformational Catholic educational experience.

Qualifications

  • An appreciation and passion for the mission of Archbishop Ryan High School with a deep-rooted commitment to Catholic faith and values.
  • Must be a genuinely faith-guided, visionary, and strategic leader with an institutional-building mindset.
  • Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible senior leadership experience in business, education or nonprofit sector.
  • Broad knowledge of overall operations of a successful and integrated organization including finance, budget development, admissions, fundraising, marketing and care and maintenance of physical plant.
  • Visionary and strategic planning capabilities to be applied toward the development of an innovative fundraising program and the leadership necessary to ensure its successful implementation.
  • Proven experience in revenue generation and the ability and willingness to lead in fund development, including identification, cultivation, stewardship and face-to-face solicitation of donors; capital campaign experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build, foster and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external constituencies including administrators, faculty, Board members, volunteer leaders, students, and donors.
  • Ability to articulate a Catholic philosophy of education that recognizes the need for appropriate programs to serve a range of students’ needs, interests, and enrichment.
  • Excellent public speaking skills complemented by a demonstrated ability to interact with diverse personalities and situations with ease and grace.
  • Superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, Archbishop Ryan’s mission, vision, and goals with clarity, passion, and persuasion.
  • Self-confidence and humility combined with a sense of humor and a collaborative management style.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education, organizational leadership, business, fundraising, or ministry preferred.
  • Limited travel required; must be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed.

THE INSTITUTION

Archbishop Ryan High School, a coeducational Roman Catholic high school located in Northeast Philadelphia and one of the high schools that make up the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has remained steadfast in delivering the high-quality educational experience that the school has become known for since its inception in 1966. Originally two separate boys’ and girls’ schools, the current school was merged in 1989 and carries forward the proud traditions of both schools. With 810 students in grades 9 through 12, the school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Secondary Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Archbishop Ryan’s goal is to continue to build a robust Catholic high school that is thriving and viable for the future. The school seeks to challenge students, in and beyond the classroom, as the faculty and administration strives to provide the knowledge, wisdom, and experiences that will serve as a foundation for success as leaders and productive members of society in service to God and neighbor. These are challenging times for the education community and especially so for Catholic schools. Archbishop Ryan is looking for a strong administrative leader that will be an integral part of the school community that can drive a new strategic plan, build a strong development/fundraising program, find new purpose for underutilized facilities, and be a collaborative and unifying force with the Archbishop Ryan Board, Staff, and Alumni.

For additional information, please visit their website at https://www.archbishopryan.com/.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In keeping with Church teachings on social justice, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, benefits and access to training.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Development Director: Housing Partnership of Chester County

Position Summary

The Development Director implements the development plan, which includes but is not limited to: individual giving, institutional giving, grant writing and development office operations.  Working with all constituencies within the HPCC, including staff, board, volunteers and donors, this position works closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee to increase the organization’s short and long term financial and organizational growth.

All interested candidates email your resume to: hpcc.info@verizon.net

Executive Director: Housing Partnership of Chester County

Company Summary

The Housing Partnership of Chester County (HPCC) improves the quality of life for low-to-moderate income people of Chester County by providing the ability to acquire and maintain decent affordable housing.

Additional information regarding HPCC can be found at: www.housingpartnershipcc.com

Position Summary

To contribute to the mission, the Executive Director is accountable for all operational activities of the HPCC. Provides leadership to the organization consistent with the vision and mission, laws and regulations, and sound business practices that result in a long-term profitable and sustainable entity.  Develops, manages, and implements programs that support the Board approved Strategic Plan.

All interested candidates email your resume to:  hpcc.info@verizon.net

Director of Finance and Human Resources: Friends Association

Job Function:

The Director of Finance and Human Resources is responsible for managing financial, human resource, and administrative functions. This includes assisting with budget preparation; conducting financial analysis and preparing financial reports; developing and maintaining an effective system of accounting; managing government invoicing; working with the payroll company and maintaining accurate financial records for audit. The position is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of Human Resources, which includes responsibilities in functional areas such as employee relations, training and development, benefits, executive administration, and compensation.

Position/Reporting:

This is a full-time position that reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This position will supervise the Office Administrator.

Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to j.lopez@friendsassoc.org

Director of Cultural Humility and Network Enrichment: Bridge of Hope

This position allows for the possibility of remote employment outside of the National office in southeastern PA.  | Full-time (exempt), will include occasional evening Zoom trainings and infrequent travel (1-2 times annually) to PA.

Bridge of Hope National is seeking a dynamic Director of Cultural Humility and Network Enrichment.   If you are inspired by the thought of using your skills to lead the practice of cultural humility (the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging around all areas of diversity, including race, gender, class, etc.) and provide program and leadership training for the national organization and the network, please consider joining Bridge of Hope’s team.

Who we are looking for:

This new role is part of the national Location Support Team and will also work with the CEO and the Cultural Humility Task force of the national board to incorporate all aspects of Bridge of Hope programming and organizational policies the three tenets of cultural humility:  1.) Lifelong learning and critical self-reflection 2.) Challenging power imbalances and 3.) Institutional accountability.  Additionally, this person will facilitate various trainings (Neighboring, program staff, board leadership, and fundraising), including arranging speakers and hosting Zoom sessions.  This person will be a key communication link to our network and work to build a strong and up-to-date online library of resources for the network leadership, program staff and board members, promoting strong program delivery, enhancing leadership skills and fostering network cohesion.

What a successful candidate will need:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree, ideally in social work, education, organizational development or related field, required. Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
  • Demonstrated professional accomplishments in the field of cultural humility, including work within the church on social and racial justice and an understanding of the many layers of exclusion that impact the lives of families facing homelessness served by Bridge of Hope. (Preference given to individual with 5+ years of experience in homeless services and/or racial justice work).
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills, and experience in training and equipping adults for learning, specifically with Zoom and online platforms.
  • Ability to motivate, influence and encourage leaders and groups, including the ability to mediate between different points of view and seek to integrate diverse perspectives, and engage in courageous conversations that build rapport and lead to results.
  • Deep spiritual commitment to the work of God through the church, which includes the work of justice, compassion and love and an ability to work across diverse Christian faith traditions/theology.

Critical Executive Leadership Competencies: 

  • Leads with Cultural Humility:  Approaches others with openness, setting aside assumptions, stereotypes and even cultural competencies in order to know another through their own lens and across all areas of diversity, including race, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, as well as diversity across theological and political differences.
  • Inspires and Engages People: Passionately and effectively presents a transformational vision; creates a clear and compelling view of the future by helping others understand how Bridge of Hope outcomes will change lives as cultural humility is lived out.
  • Leads Organizational Change: Seeks and encourages staff and Neighboring Volunteers to seek innovative ways to enhance cultural humility by transforming organizational culture, systems, and services.
  • Models Integrity and Ministry Values:  Committed to fostering relationships between families facing homelessness and Christian faith communities to support genuine, collaborative ministry; communicates openly and honestly to foster trust relationships among colleagues and those we serve; fosters personal growth and demonstrates reverence; lives out the Bridge of Hope values of following Jesus, engaging the church, choosing hope and practicing cultural humility.

 What your priorities will be:

  • Cultural Humility Training and Resourcing
    • Provide cultural humility leadership, resources, coaching and training for the national organization and the Bridge of Hope network
    • Serve as staff lead, in conjunction with the CEO, on the Cultural Humility Task Force of the national board to promote cultural humility across the organization, specifically focusing on expanding our institutional accountability.
    • Provide Thought Leadership on Bridge of Hope mission and values through writing, speaking, training with the network and national organization, and external facing presentation and writing specific to sharing Bridge of Hope’s cultural humility perspective around homeless services, particularly the impact of social capital and spiritual capital within Christian faith communities who serve as Neighboring Volunteers.
  • Facilitate Network Training focused on program and nonprofit topics
    • Support, train and collaborate with program staff to enhance/encourage strong program delivery in all Bridge of Hope locations.
    • Assure that programmatic materials for locations’ use are current and reflect Bridge of Hope priorities and core values.
  • Leadership Development of network staff and board
    • Resource and support the growth of network staff and board leadership
    • Participate in the HOPE Standards & Covenant annual conversation process
  • Network Communication
    • Coordinate network communications to strengthen commitment to the mission of Bridge of Hope and build network cohesion
    • Assess through member surveys the needs of the network over time and engage the network in feedback and input on future direction.
    • Oversee monthly Network News & Notes (email blast)

What we can offer you:

Bridge of Hope National is a strong, skilled team of professionals that work collaboratively to achieve our mission of ending and preventing family homelessness across the country, by engaging Christian faith communities as Neighboring Volunteers.  We offer a supportive, balanced work environment, a strengths-based leadership perspective and an opportunity to put your faith in action and empower churches across the country to live out the call to love our neighbor as ourselves.  Additionally, Bridge of Hope offers the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Matching IRA retirement plan
  • Generous vacation, wellness and holiday benefits
  • Medical reimbursement, for full-time employees, through an ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement).

Reports to:

Chief Mission Officer, with reporting relationship with the CEO.

How to Apply:

Email application, resume, cover letter, and two examples of your professional work/accomplishments in the field of cultural humility to andreap@bridgeofhopeinc.org.

As part of our commitment to keeping our staff, neighboring families and neighboring volunteers safe, effective September 1, 2021, Bridge of Hope Inc. requires COVID-19 vaccination by all employees except for religious or medical exemptions.

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Program Specialist: Philadelphia Works

Salary Range: $52-56,000

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

The Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning of and implementation of special projects and programs to ensure there is progression, communication, and completion within determined timeframes. The responsibilities include acting as the primary point of contact for programmatic aspects of special initiatives, the coordination of projects, supporting strategy development and meeting deadlines. This role is also responsible for the development and management of special project processes and tools to ensure the most efficient use of time and resources. The Program Specialist is expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative and judgment.

Remote on-boarding available, position is remote until company returns to office on October 18, 2021.

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:

  • Act as primary point of contact and liaison to Philadelphia Works for assigned special initiatives and projects.
  • Facilitate effective communication strategies with special project and initiatives partners.
  • Follow up on special project related tasks from kick-off to program implementation.
  • Analyze special projects performance and escalate potential risks or obstacles.
  • Prioritize and drive time-sensitive tasks and needs to meet project timelines.
  • Support, schedule, and maintain project overview meetings with Manager of Workforce System Initiatives including responsibility to:
  • Track the status of ongoing projects and activities.
  • Communicate time-sensitive needs with internal and external partners.
  • Participate in the development and periodic update and revision of programmatic monitoring tools, as necessary.
  • Work closely with the Manager of Workforce System Initiatives to facilitate a continuous improvement plan to address delivery related deficiencies based on compliance-related findings from special project monitoring.
  • Coordinate the activities of partners involved in the development and implementation of special projects.
  • Assess project priorities and objectives and makes action recommendations to Manager of Workforce System Initiatives.
  • Meet with project stakeholders (internal and external) to measure progress, goals and assess stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Perform other job-related duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Education/Professional Experience

 Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Organizational Development or related field with 3 years of project management experience.

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

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Must possess project management skills and/or knowledge of project management principles
  • Must possess highly developed interpersonal, verbal and writing skills
  • Ability to interpret contract scope of services
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to interact effectively with various levels of staff, management, program partners, and the public
  • Must be highly independent and relationship oriented
  • Must possess strong organization, and planning skills
  • Strong attention to details
  • Ability to work independently with a strong sense of time management to meet deadlines
  • Ability to adapt to change and manage competing demands
  • Possess intermediate level Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Possess solid experience in Office 365 and SharePoint
  • Must be relationship savvy, adaptable, collaborator and influencer

 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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Chief Financial Officer: Philadelphia Works

Salary Range: $160,000-$170,000

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

 The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing all financial matters of Philadelphia Works. The CFO reports to and works closely with the President & CEO. Responsibilities include partnering with senior leadership and the Board to develop and implement strategies across the organization. The CFO will oversee all fiscal compliance for contracts and grants. This position is responsible for developing financial policy and reporting and making appropriate recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors.

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:

  • Work with the President & CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relations on city and state levels as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
  • Provide necessary financial information and support to VP of Operations in development of the organization’s investment strategy.
  • Develop finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
  • Ensure strong programmatic obligation and spending analysis measures are in place; in addition to monthly reporting of the analysis to the Operations staff can effectively manage with the providers.
  • Provide leadership on the development of efficient and effective standard operating procedures in Accounting, Contracts and IT, and ensure all procedures are clearly communicated and accessible to key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide leadership in the development for continuous evaluation of short and long term strategic financial objectives.
  • Ensure credibility of the Finance Business Unit by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
  • Direct and oversee all aspects of Accounting, Contract and Information Technology functions.
  • Evaluate and advise the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory actions.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with Executive Leadership to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
  • Provide Executive Leadership with advice on the financial implication of business activities.
  • Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
  • Ensure effective internal controls are in place to safeguard assets and ensure reliability of data and conformance with Federal and state requirements.
  • Direct the risk management process which includes reviewing, negotiating and procuring insurance programs and products.
  • Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and government audits.
  • Attend Board and subcommittee meetings: including being lead staff on the Finance Committee.
  • Overall responsibility for all external audits and monitoring reviews.
  • Serve as pension trustee and plan administrator.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education/Professional Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance and possess a CPA. Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a senior financial management role, partnering with executive staff.  Or any combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

The CFO must be able to analyze complex financial data, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies controlling budgetary and fiscal record keeping; interpret and provide accurate financial data to management to enable them to make business decisions. Understands and has participated in goal setting, strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation as it applies to fiscal decision making within a grant environment.

Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), risk management, commercial insurance and grant-reporting requirements is necessary. Must have knowledge of the Uniform Code at 2 CFR 200 and general cost allocation principles as they relate to federal grants and familiarity and experience with implementation and use of sophisticated financial management software. Workforce development experience a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance and reporting
  • The Executive Team is measured on the following KPI’s: Inclusive Leadership, Solution Driven, Strategic Agility, Integrity and Trust and Communication
  • Proven executive level leadership experience ensuring staff are accountable, approachable, efficient, and inclusive
  • Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills
  • Experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
  • An effective communicator at all levels, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information
  • Ability to interact effectively with subcontractors, auditors, outside vendors, bankers, government officials and all staffing levels
  • Ability to train, motivate, and build a cohesive, team-oriented division

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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