Donor Relations Manager: Fleisher Art Memorial

The Donor Relations Manager is a full-time position that reports directly to and works closely with the Director of Development. The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for developing and implementing individual engagement and fundraising strategies to enhance and grow Fleisher’s current and prospective donors, resulting in $300-$400k in annual gifts. The Donor Relations Manager also provides comprehensive administrative assistance within the Development department, with a focus on office and fundraising support, effective database management and reporting, event logistics, and donor stewardship efforts (acknowledgements, printed material inventory, prepping materials for donor meetings). Establishing a Planned Giving Program is another departmental priority that the Donor Relations Manager will have the opportunity to shape and grow with the Development Director.

As necessary, the Donor Relations Manager will collaborate with staff in programs, communications, facilities, and visitor services to support departmental efforts such as preparing donor assets and coordinating support for annual fundraising and donor cultivation events. Additional duties include prospect research, attendance at various board and staff meetings, and other duties as assigned. Paramount to this position is the ability to work with a high degree of independence, ability to negotiate multiple project deadlines and priorities while maintaining a clear view of how each project supports the organization’s mission.

Compensation

$50,000-55,000/year. Fleisher employees receive a competitive compensation package, including options to enroll in health, dental, life insurance, and pension plans, and access to educational and professional development opportunities.

To Apply

If this description seems like a good match for your personality, skills, and career goals, please submit your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three references (all in one document). No phone calls, please. Position will be open until filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. References will be called for finalists only. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence by the search committee. Anticipated start date is June 1st, 2022.

Fleisher Art Memorial is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas to apply.

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Special Projects Manager: Free Library of Philadelphia

About Read by 4th:

Read by 4th is Philadelphia’s citywide early literacy movement, including an ever-growing coalition of families and their partners working to protect every child’s right to read. Campaign partners work to advance change by supporting families, literacy-rich communities, and systems that put children on the path to reading success.

The Read by 4th coalition is supported by a small backbone team based at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation. The role of backbone staff includes convening and aligning partners, gathering and sharing data to inform strategy and continuous learning, communications to share resources and to celebrate partners, and other efforts to build an impactful citywide movement.

Position Summary:

The Special Projects Manager will be responsible for a variety of initiatives that seek to engage communities and families around early literacy. Specifically, the Read by 4th campaign has developed a number of strategies – ranging from family workshops, community festivals and more – which serve to disseminate and promote Read by 4th resources, tools and messages.

The keystone initiative in this portfolio is Reading Promise Week. Held each October, this week-long festival is on a mission to celebrate reading in neighborhoods across Philly; address the early literacy crisis through community strengths and joy; and bring family literacy habits to life in ways that are fun, free, and easy to keep going at home.

In 2021, Reading Promise Week consisted of 45 unique events organized by partner organizations and volunteers. The Special Projects Manager will be responsible for managing the recruitment, engagement, and support of these event hosts as we seek to sustain and grow the festival. Core to these responsibilities is the need to manage complex logistics, maintain clear and consistent communications with partners, and juggle many competing timelines and needs.

In addition to Reading Promise Week, the Special Projects Manager will be the campaign’s point person for a number of ongoing family engagement initiatives. These include a series of parent trainings on the foundations of early literacy, a texting service that supports parents of young children with brain development tips, and making sure the many unique family resources developed by the campaign are accessible to and distributed to partners.

The successful candidate will be a mission-driven, solution-oriented go-getter who seeks to bring their talents to bear on establishing and sustaining new Philadelphia traditions. The right fit person will be detail-oriented, skilled at planning and managing complex events, able to engage and support a diverse array of stakeholders, and a roll-up your sleeves team player.

There is a preference for a candidate who is bilingual, however this is not a requirement for application. Read by 4th has a commitment to expand its outreach to and engagement with communities for whom English is not the primary language. To that end, the Special Projects Manager will be responsible for thinking through and establishing guidelines to ensure Read by 4th resources are accessible and appropriate for various languages and cultures in Philadelphia. Our first priority is Spanish, however we are actively working to ensure our resources are translated and culturally relevant in a number of languages common in Philadelphia.

Specific Responsibilities:

Event Planning:
- Manage Read by 4th’s annual celebration of early literacy, Reading Promise Week.
  - Work with a variety of external partners and Campaign staff to collaboratively design key aspects of Reading Promise Week.
  - Recruit, register and support partners as they plan their events
  - Oversee the procurement and distribution of family resources to event hosts
  - Facilitate regular planning meetings
  - Plan one major event that will either kick-off or closeout the week of festivities
- Provide event design and management for other Read by 4th campaign events (as yet to be determined).
Project Management: The Special Projects Manager provides project management oversight on a number of efforts that relate to supporting families in developing home literacy habits. These include:
- Manage the Ready4K initiative. Ready4K is a texting service that sends parenting tips related to early learning and brain development to thousands of Philadelphia families.
  - Work with partners to expand the enrollment in this service to more families each year
  - Manage the relationship with the vendor and ensure contract compliance
- Manage the dissemination and implementation of the Family workshop on early literacy skills and parent workshop on active reading.
  - Coordinate logistics and the distribution of materials to partners to support our family workshops on early literacy and active reading
  - Establish a system for ensuring regular train the trainers sessions
  - Identify opportunities to continue to expand the use of both trainings
- Handle logistics of special projects and pilot initiatives that arise over the course of the year (i.e. ordering and distributing books or printed materials, volunteer events)

Administrative Duties:
- Create and manage a distribution system for the Campaign’s inventory of books and family materials
- Create and implement process for receiving and fulfilling requests for materials from partner organizations
- Establish a system for and oversee the distribution of family resources and children’s books to partners
- Develop and maintain relationships with a cadre of vendors (printers, caterers, tent rentals, storage space, delivery services, etc…

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in logistics and event planning
Track record of managing complex projects with multiple partners
Good grasp of managing a budget and tracking expenses
Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to sustain and strengthen a variety of stakeholder relationships including funders, institutional partners, and community and grassroots volunteers
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing events with Philadelphia families
Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and timelines

Additional Desired Qualifications

Minimum 5-6 years relevant work experience
B.A. or B.S. preferred but not required
Familiar with Philadelphia neighborhoods, including neighborhoods for whom English is not the primary language
Ability to speak fluently in more than one language a plus
Familiarity with project management software
Familiar with Philadelphia education/nonprofit organizations, familiarity with the Read by 4th partner network a plus

Special Conditions:

This job requires occasional physical labor; applicants should be able to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
Occasional travel within the Philadelphia area is required.
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required (especially in September and October).
The position is currently a remote position with occasional need to be onsite with colleagues. It is anticipated that the position will become a hybrid position in 2022 with two days a week in the office. It is possible that at some point in the future this position would become fully in-person, however, it is more likely to remain a hybrid position.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through the Special Projects Manager posting on Indeed.

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Development & Marketing Coordinator: The Grundy Foundation

The Grundy Foundation invites applications for Development & Marketing Coordinator, a full-time position with benefits.

Are you interested in working for a vital and active community organization? Does working with the public energize and excite you? Are you enthusiastic about development and relationship building? Are you looking for an opportunity to express your creativity through your work? If you answered “yes” to these questions, we encourage you to apply for this unique position that combines development and marketing in a high-energy, encouraging and collaborative workplace.

The Grundy Foundation is a philanthropic organization that was established by the Last Will and Testament of Joseph

Grundy (1863-1961) to create and oversee the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum and the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library. Today, the Foundation stewards the resources bestowed to it to serve these civic-minded purposes, and partners with individuals, businesses, and grantors to enhance its impact in its service communities. In addition to the operation of the Museum and Library, The Foundation continues to carry out the Senator’s philanthropic tradition of giving back to his community through grant awards to deserving nonprofit organizations. For more information about the Grundy Foundation, visit our website at https://www.grundyfoundation.com/.

Primary duties: Reporting to the Library Director, the Development & Marketing Coordinator coordinates the Foundation’s development and marketing activities including fundraising and grant writing for all departments: Museum, Library, and Technology. Develops, implements, markets, and evaluates all fundraising campaigns, promotions, and events in conjunction with Foundation administration to raise funds. Manages grant seeking efforts through active sourcing of funds and compiling, drafting, and editing grant submissions in collaboration with administration and other staff. Oversees marketing plans and coordinates all external marketing communications including press releases, social media, etc. for the Foundation, Museum, and Library; serves as media liaison for all Foundation activities. Coordinates collection development of nonprofit materials in the Library. Develops, plans, and participates in programming, teaching, and outreach opportunities especially as related to development and fundraising, nonprofit resources, and marketing.

Other duties: The Development & Marketing Coordinator also provides Library services in the areas of circulation, reference, collection development, outreach, and instruction. Prepares informational, instructional, and promotional materials; provides hands-on technology assistance and instruction; enforces Library, Museum, and Foundation policies; assists with maintenance of library collection in all formats; conducts online reference services; provides visitor information services; conducts tours and make presentations to groups at both the Library and the adjacent Grundy Museum (late-Victorian house museum); performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus two years work experience in library or other nonprofit setting required; ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in library or information sciences preferred;

Minimum of two years grant writing and fundraising experience; Bloomerang experience preferred;

Traditional and social media marketing experience required; Experience working in a public library setting preferred;

Experience with public services and a commitment to excellent customer service;

Fluency with personal computers and software, mobile devices, online databases, and integrated library systems (ILS);

Good stamina and ability to stand on feet and walk most of the day;

Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and reach repeatedly and to easily operate computer keyboards and other accessories;

Ability to lift and carry library material weighing 30 lbs. and push book carts weighing 125 lbs.;

Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among outreach sites

Skills Needed: Creative, outgoing, self-motivated and proactive; makes decisions based on good business practices and library philosophy; excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; warm, approachable, and outgoing personality; tact, courtesy, and flexibility; initiative; commitment to public service. Strong technology skills, especially with computers and mobile devices, extensive experience with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, and online searching. Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

Hours and Compensation: 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends. Compensation dependent on education and experience.

Application:

Please submit current resume, three references, and letter of introduction to Dana Barber, Library Director, Grundy Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007 or email them to db@grundylibrary.org. Review of applications will begin immediately. Open until filled.

Program Director: Launchpad

Launchpad Background:

Launchpad is a new initiative from Building 21 that seeks to directly connect young people to living-wage paying jobs that offer upwardly mobile career opportunities, while providing them with the credentials, skills, mindsets, and experience to thrive in these roles. The program will begin preparing students during their final two years in high school and will continue in the two years that follow. The students we seek to partner with are those in the “middle” – not on a clear track for a four year college but also not in need of significant academic remediation. These students too often struggle to find success in college or in career right out of high school, failing to “latch on” to life trajectories that reflect their potential.

Vision: Realize the equitable distribution of opportunity for young people.

Mission: Bring together networks of students, high schools, post-secondary institutions, and employers to co-create new pathways for young people that lead to good jobs in growing industries.

By integrating career-connected learning, authentic work experiences, and the development of “Future Ready” skills, Launchpad will harness the power of connected networks of schools and employers to prepare students to thrive as they transition into full-time work. If we support students to mastery across all future ready skills, support students in their acquisition of job/industry specific skills, create lower-stakes opportunities for students to do real work with real customers at Launchpad Inc., and place them in good-fit living wage roles, then students will be launched into the next phase of their lives, ready to thrive in their first role and along an upward career trajectory in a growing industry.

Building 21 Background:

The mission of Building 21 is to empower networks of learners to connect with their passions and build agency to impact their world. Building 21 is a nonprofit organization that is reimagining secondary schooling to meet the needs of all learners. Building 21 partners with school districts to design, launch and operate innovative schools. Our schools are afforded significant flexibility and autonomy by our district partners to pursue our vision for student and adult learning. We also work with schools and districts that are making the transition to competency-based education through our Learning Innovation Network. Our mission is to create a network approach to secondary and post-secondary learning for high school age youth that fundamentally reorients the system to place the learner at the center. www.building21.org

Position Overview:

Launchpad is currently looking for a passionate and experienced individual to serve as the Program Director. The ideal Program Director possesses a deep commitment to our mission, and a strong belief in positive youth development and the power of innovative solutions to help young people connect with their bright futures. The Program Director will work with the Launchpad team to design, implement, and evaluate high quality programming that focuses on future ready skill building, offers industry discovery focused initially on Information Technology, and builds a strong and cohesive community with the inaugural cohort. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director to create a strong network of school partners and a comprehensive programming model that will ensure that Launchpad is on track for meeting or exceeding its measures of success early on in its inception.

What you’ll do:

Oversee the development and implementation of the Future Ready programming, designed to support the development of the critical academic and non-academic skills, knowledge and mindsets that young people need to thrive in the 21st century labor market
Provide leadership and supervision, which includes establishing clear performance expectations; meeting regularly for supervision and coaching; conducting evaluations to measure progress toward achieving established goals; and providing professional learning and leadership opportunities to a growing team of program staff consisting of an 11th Grade Coordinator, Coaches and Social Workers
Create and sustain a collaborative relationship and buy in with schools within the Launchpad network to ensure that selected schools feel a deep sense of engagement and ownership in the Launchpad program
Develop goals and key performance indicators for each of the programmatic elements of the Launchpad initiative
Coordinate use of facilities and community space for program activities and
Gather, analyze, and process program data, including student feedback, to drive decisions and continuous program improvement
Create and maintain accurate written documentation of the programming model to support with potential expansion and/or succession planning
Inform Launchpad’s professional development strategy to ensure that all staff and key partners have access to the training, coaching, and practice needed to build and sustain relationships and respond appropriately to student choices that may interfere with their success or pathway
Ensure access to mission critical and mutually beneficial partnership opportunities that expands Launchpad’s capacity to deliver high quality programming and enables the team to meet and exceed targets for enrollment, retention and placement in living wage opportunities
Strengthen Launchpad’s brand awareness and marketing by leveraging opportunities to share program highlights with external stakeholders via social media and other communication channels
Enhance the program design and delivery by staying abreast of best practices in youth development and workforce development
Implement and oversee a transparent and comprehensive assessment system to track student progress towards mastery of critical Future Ready competencies
Oversees the administrative functions and activities related to the dual enrollment partnership(s) to ensure success for students and postsecondary partners
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

The beliefs, mindsets, and skills you possess:

Belief that building strong and caring relationships with students and adults is the foundation upon which a successful workforce development program is built
Deep commitment to positive youth development and an unwavering faith in the potential of every student
Fundamental belief that every student has the ability to design their own path to success in the postsecondary world and in the value that transferable skills attained through workforce training programs can offer along this pathway
Comfort with utilizing multiple types of data to support student development
Comfort with change, iteration, and ambiguity
A growth mindset, understanding that failure is the path to success
Commitment to working on personal growth and continuous learning
Willingness to contribute to a collaborative culture in a way that builds trust, challenges and supports each member of the Launchpad community
Solid understanding of secondary education, youth development, and workforce development
High level of self-awareness, humility, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence
Capacity to accept feedback from others, make decisions, and exhibit sound and accurate judgment in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits: Strong benefits package provided
Applicants will be provided with a salary range and information about benefits early in the interview process

Application Submission:

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Building 21 is a non-profit organization that is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding

and enables each of us to realize our potential. Building 21’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national

origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and levels of physical ability.

Apply online at https://building21.org/careers/

11th Grade Coordinator: Launchpad

Launchpad Background:

Vision: Realize the equitable distribution of opportunity for young people.

Mission: Bring together networks of students, high schools, post-secondary institutions, and employers to co-create new pathways for young people that lead to good jobs in growing industries.

By integrating career-connected learning, authentic work experiences, and the development of “future ready” skills, Launchpad will harness the power of connected networks of schools and employers to prepare students to thrive as they transition into full-time work. If we support students to mastery across all future ready skills, support students in their acquisition of job/industry specific skills, create lower-stakes opportunities for students to do real work with real customers at Launchpad Inc., and place them in good-fit living wage roles, then students will be launched into the next phase of their lives, ready to thrive in their first role and along an upward career trajectory in a growing industry.

Building 21 Background:

Position Overview:

Launchpad is currently looking for a passionate and experienced individual to serve as the 11th Grade Coordinator. The ideal 11th Grade Coordinator possesses a deep commitment to our mission, and a strong belief in positive youth development and the power of innovative solutions to help young people connect with their bright futures. The 11th Grade Coordinator will work with the Launchpad team to design and implement programming that focuses on Future Ready skill building, offers industry discovery focused initially on Information Technology, and builds a strong and cohesive community with the inaugural cohort. This individual will be the primary point of contact for interested students and participants, offering holistic support to ensure the long term success of each student.

What you’ll do:

Work directly with school partners within the Launchpad network to ensure that there is a candidate pool of interested and qualified applicants
Coordinate the application and selection process for interested 11th graders at partner high schools
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of an intensive summer program for Launchpad participants that occurs after their 11th grade year
Create engaging opportunities for participants to build competency in Future Ready Skills including but not limited to Wayfinding Experiences, Personal Development, and Habits of Success
Develop ongoing programming for participants in their 11th and 12th grade years that supports students’ readiness and retention in the Launchpad program
Create partnerships with industry experts, who are aligned with our mission, to offer exposure opportunities for Launchpad participants
Create meaningful partnerships with students’ family/outside support networks that support the holistic success and retention of students in the Launchpad program
Integrate career focused mentoring into the 11th grade program year that offers intentional and innovative opportunities for career exploration while helping students understand the transferable skills obtained through training in Information Technology
Provide individual support tailored to the needs of each participant
Gather, analyze, and process program data, including student feedback, to ensure continuous program improvement
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director

The beliefs, mindsets, and skills you possess:

Belief that building strong and caring relationships with students and adults is the foundation upon which a successful workforce development program is built
Deep commitment to positive youth development and an unwavering faith in the potential of every student
Fundamental belief that every student has the ability to design their own path to success in the postsecondary world and in the value that transferable skills attained through workforce training programs can offer along this pathway
Comfort with utilizing multiple types of data to support student development
Comfort with change, iteration, and ambiguity
A growth mindset, understanding that failure is the path to success
Commitment to working on personal growth and continuous learning
Willingness to contribute to a collaborative culture in a way that builds trust, challenges and supports each member of the Launchpad community
Solid understanding of secondary education, youth development, and workforce development
High level of self-awareness, humility, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence
Capacity to accept feedback from others, make decisions, and exhibit sound and accurate judgment in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits: Strong benefits package provided
Applicants will be provided with a salary range and information about benefits early in the interview process

Application Submission:

and enables each of us to realize our potential. Building 21’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national

origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and levels of physical ability.

Apply online at https://building21.org/careers/

Executive Director: Chester Eastside, Inc.

Organizational Background

Mission: Chester Eastside is a welcoming and inclusive community that enables individuals of all ages to achieve their goals and aspirations, and that promotes a just and peaceful coexistence in Chester through advocacy and programs for education, social services, and justice.

Founded in 1985, Chester Eastside is a 501(c)(3) organization that faithfully serves the community of Chester, Pennsylvania. It strives to create an environment that supports those whose lives are tested each day by challenges of poverty. The agency focuses on both the city’s present and future. At the core of the organization is a food service program that provides nearly 100,000 meals a year to community residents. In addition to addressing food insecurity, Chester Eastside provides an evidence-based afterschool program that provides homework assistance and mentoring for children in grades 1-8.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for executing Chester Eastside’s mission. The Executive Director represents the organization to the public, leads organizational development and strategic planning, optimizes financial performance, oversees program delivery, builds donor relationships, and manages staff.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Program Planning and Operations Management

Oversee the daily operations of the organization, providing executive direction for program strategy and
Ensure that Chester Eastside operates in compliance with all laws and
Ensure that the programs and services offered contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board.

Monitor and track program
Engage with the community in shaping and participating in the programs and goals of the
Work closely with the Board, providing regular program updates, assessing, and addressing issues that affect Chester Eastside, and disseminating information between staff and the

Financial Management

Prepare annual operating budget and present it to the Board for
Operate within the approved budget, ensure maximum resource utilization and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial
Develop and maintain processes for proper recordkeeping and financial
Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with organization and Board required reporting needs, including monthly statements showing budget-to-actual income and expenses, monthly balance sheets and monthly statement of cash flow.

Development and Fundraising

In partnership with the Board, research funding sources; and oversee the development of actionable fundraising plans that secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, and government funding
Supervise grants management, including research, submission, acknowledgment, tracking and reporting.
Assure timely and accurate database management of donors and prospects, and gift acknowledgments.
Develop, lead and/or oversee key fundraising

Community Relations/Advocacy

Serve as public facing representative of Chester Eastside and ensure that the mission, programs, and services are presented in a strong positive
Create and execute strategies to educate the public about the
Supervise production and distribution of all promotional materials, the maintenance of the organization’s website, and other social media
Pursue, maintain, and build constructive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, organizations, and key
Promote the organization by attending relevant community

Human Resources Planning and Management

Identify and implement staffing requirements to ensure efficient
Recruit, select, and retain staff and volunteers that have the skills and abilities to help further the organization’s
Document and communicate job responsibilities and expectations, regularly evaluate staff, and provide on-going support and coaching to
Comply with all employment

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Management, or related field.
A minimum of seven years of leadership experience at a non-profit serving youth and/or addressing food
Strong non-profit financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and
Understanding of the issues confronting the city of Chester,
Proven ability to shape and execute an organization’s strategy and successfully expand reach and impact in partnership with an engaged board of
Fundraising and excellent donor relationship
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication

Chester Eastside is looking for a strategic, effective leader to advance the organization’s commitment to the Chester community. Salary will be commensurate with experience and flexible work arrangements will be considered. All interested applicants should send their resume and salary requirements to Recruiter@ceichester.org.

Director of Healing Center Learning: Drexel University

DIRECTOR OF HEALING CENTERED LEARNING

APPLY NOWJob no: 498119
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Center City – Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health

About Drexel

Drexel is one of Philadelphia’s top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America’s 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Job Summary

The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice (CNSJ) at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health (Center) works to promote health, nonviolence and social justice through trauma informed practice, research, professional development, and advocacy for policy change. The flagship programs of the Center are Healing Hurt People, an innovative hospital and community-based violence intervention program and the Community Health Worker/Certified Peer Specialist (CHWP) Training Academy, a trauma informed, mutual learning workforce development program young adults with lived experience of violence to gain credentials as CHWs and CPSs and become healers and helpers in their own communities. The Academy helps young people grow into trauma informed, human services professionals who share life experience with their clients, break down stigma, and walk alongside people to help them access services.

The Director of Healing Centered Learning is responsible for the design and oversight of CNSJ’s trauma-informed youth career and college pathway programming and directly supervises the Healing Centered Learning Department within CNSJ. This Department currently includes 5 FTE positions with expectations of adding 5 FTE positions during FY2022. This position includes the oversight of the Community Health Worker/Certified Peer Specialist Training Academy, Communities of Young People Healing, Experiencing & Rebuilding (CYPHER) program and other initiatives as dictated by funding. This position reports to the Executive Director of CNSJ and is tasked with supporting the Executive Director in developing and executing a long-range trauma-informed youth and young adult career development strategy at CNSJ. The successful candidate will be sensitive to issues of race, violence and trauma, an energetic leader and self-starter, experienced in supervision and program management, possess a diverse skillset and able to effectively multi-task and problem solve.

Essential Functions

Program Oversight and Quality Assurance

Oversee trauma-informed youth career and college pathway programs to ensure high-quality programming and contractual compliance
Manage programmatic budgets and expense spending for department contracts and programs
Responsible for program design, implementation, quality assurance and performance management of all Healing Centered Learning department programs
Manage programmatic budgets and expense spending for Healing Centered Learning programs
Directly responsible for program quality assurance by creating and utilizing data reports to address problems and ensure programs are performing to funders’ standards; Oversee quantitative and qualitative program evaluation and research of and evaluation and research of Healing Centered Learning programs
Responsible for implementing and fostering social justice focused, trauma-informed and healing-centered service delivery framework

Strategic Development

Work with CNSJ leadership team and relevant stakeholders to plan the implementation of new programs; Craft a Center-wide approach to youth higher-education and career development that will guide the Center’s long-range strategy
Build and maintain partnerships with employers, training providers and higher education institutions to strengthen referral strategies for participants
Support the CNSJ leadership team with fiscal management, grant applications and fundraising to sustain and grow Healing Centered Learning programming
Set strategic priorities for the department that are aligned with the strategic priorities of the Center, and translate these priorities into concrete action and results
Provide expertise to Center leadership on best practices for developing an effective peer workforce in Center programming
Build relationships with key stakeholders and local, state, and national entities to enhance CNSJ’s reputation and mission, and to bolster recognition of CNSJ as an authority on trauma-informed Healing Centered Learning programming

Personnel Management

Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of Healing Centered Learning Department personnel
Provide direct supervision to direct reports; ensure quality supervision is provided to all department personnel, including direct reports of Project Manager and Training Supervisor; provide oversight and review of annual performance reviews and work plans
Ensure adherence of supervisors to agency policy regarding personnel management, engaging the Human Resources department as appropriate, and providing active coaching of supervisors on staff development
Conduct staff performance evaluations of all assigned at the end of each introductory period and annually and adhere as well to agency personnel policy
Regularly direct the work of, schedule, and provide staff development opportunities and training

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned within the scope of position

Required Qualifications

One of the following combinations of education/experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in a non-profit management or leadership role OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in a non-profit management or leadership role
Sensitivity to issues of race, violence, and trauma
Experience with trauma informed care, positive youth development, and/or harm reduction framework
Experience working with individuals who have experienced significant barriers to employment, including history of violence, trauma, homelessness, incarceration, substance use and mental health challenges
Ability to navigate diverse communities, systems, and organizations
Enthusiastic, supportive, and adaptable approach to training and supervision
Excellent presentation, communication, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to multi-task and be flexible to changes
Strong organizational, planning and classroom management skills
Strong skills in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the City of Philadelphia workforce development and adult education systems and strategies
Experience working with major Philadelphia workforce development and adult education funders such as Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PWI) and Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN)
Experience working with adult learners and/or opportunity youth
Experience planning/facilitating interactive trainings for adult learners
Experience in program design
Prior experience with grant applications
Prior experience in project management is preferred

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Typically standing, walking
Lifting demands up to 25lbs

Location

Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of L. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Mar 31 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 2 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

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