MANAGER, OUTREACH & ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS: Global Citizen

The Outreach & Online Communications Manager will manage a portfolio of initiatives that engage volunteers, nonprofit organizations, sponsors and other community partners in volunteer service and civic engagement activities, including Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service community projects; monthly and annual volunteer events, and collaboration with the Reading Captains early literacy initiative. In addition, the Outreach & Communications Manager is responsible for communications initiatives related to all of Global Citizen’s programming. The person in this role will handle Global Citizen online communications, including our websites, e-newsletter and social media platforms.

Here’s who we’re looking for: 

  • You are deeply committed to community service, civil rights, and social justice. You can appreciate perspectives and experiences that differ from your own.
  • You are enthusiastic about working cooperatively and building relationships with a variety of community partners, including large, established nonprofits, grassroots community organizations, communities of faith, government agencies, businesses, and individual volunteers, among others.
  • You are the type of person who thrives on taking care of things the right way, the first time. A task comes in and you figure out how to get it done in a way that is efficient. When you say, “I’ll take care of it,” we know it will be done well. When you don’t know the answer, you aren’t afraid to ask your colleagues. You enjoy and are equally skilled in collaboration and independent work.
  • You communicate clearly and effectively through—in meetings, by phone and email, speaking to groups, one-on-one, and on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
  • You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You have what it takes to “do more with less” and have a strong ability to problem-solve in a small team environment.
  • You can prioritize and juggle multiple tasks under pressure. You have the flexibility to manage ongoing tasks while taking on new ones and the decisiveness to troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Requirements

  • You have 2 years’ experience in nonprofit or community-based programming. You’ve managed events and volunteers.
  • A strong background in corporate engagement and outreach.
  • You are adept with standard office software, Google products (Gmail, Google calendar, Google Suite), Canva, mass communication tools (i.e. Robly), and internet research. You are familiar with WordPress content management/blog platforms and know a little Salesforce (or you can learn the basics quickly).
  • Undergraduate degree or higher required.

If you were to join our team, here are some of the key projects and responsibilities you would take on in the coming year:

King Day of Service: Community Projects and Outreach Lead

  • In consultation  with the executive vice-president, set annual goals for volunteer participation and number of projects.
  • Develop an outreach and social media plan to achieve increased participation goals, including new partnerships and increase the size and quality of outreach lists.
  • Assist President/King Day of Service Director with community outreach efforts and sponsor relations/projects support.
  • Host King Day of Service monthly planning workshops leading up to King Day.
  • Manage project registration and relationships with King Day of Service community partners.
  • Collaborate with the President on sponsor engagement.
  • Manage Global Citizen interns on King Day of Service data collection and follow up.
  • Manage post-King Day reporting and evaluation process.

Year-round Programing

  • Develop & maintain forward movement on volunteering events throughout the year.
  • Collaborate with the vice-president for Community Initiatives to support/collaborate with the Reading Captains initiative and key events.
  • Initiate new partnerships with community-based organizations, and maintain current partnerships.
  • Schedule, promote, and attend monthly volunteer events hosted by various community partners to maintain current partnerships and increase social media presence.
  • Support community partners in recruiting volunteers; staff events.
  • Work with Global Citizen’s president to create a monthly e-newsletter; highlight 6-8 new volunteer opportunities each month.
  • Maintain the content on our websites: mlkdayofservice.org and globalctizen365.org .
  • Manage all Global Citizen Social Media.
  • Host monthly Neighbors in Action Community Leadership Workshops.
  • Supervise Global Citizen intern(s) for spring and fall Semester.

Special Events/Initiatives

  • In consultation with president and vice president, assist in the development and execution of special events (e.g. September 11, Dr. King’s Assassination, Veteran’s Day, etc.).
  • Support recruitment efforts and staffing of quarterly conversations on race relations for concerned citizens, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Interview and help onboard new team members.
  • Hire, onboard, and manage interns.

A little more about us: 

Global Citizen is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community volunteering, diversity, and sustained civic engagement among people of all backgrounds and ages, particularly young people. We bring people together to build diverse, ongoing partnerships through social justice and serving others.

Global Citizen runs the annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service and an ongoing program that promotes year-round volunteer service and civic engagement. We provide technical training for organizations interested in hosting projects and work with community groups and businesses to develop or expand ongoing volunteer programs.

We are a small organization, but our impact is widespread throughout the region. The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest King Day event in the nation. This past January, more than 150,000 volunteers served in some 1,800 community projects throughout the region. We have hosted events with national and international leaders, including Vice President Joe Biden, governors, Members of Congress, mayors, Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee, and the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. As a part of our team, you will make connections with leaders throughout the nonprofit, education, and business communities.

Our style is flexible, creative and team-orientated. We work closely together and also encourage creative thinking among staff colleagues to make our programs/projects successful. In the weeks leading up to the King Day of Service, we work longer hours – you should be prepared for some late nights – but we have fun and do meaningful work.

Benefits

You will be eligible for a comprehensive employee benefit package including health, dental, life and disability insurance. Enrollment in a 403(b) Retirement Plan is also effective on date of hire.

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Instructions:Please provide a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample of no more than 5 pages to apply.

Literacy Director: Joyful Readers

Position Overview

The Literacy Director is responsible for overseeing a cohort of 30-50 AmeriCorps tutors through a full-time, 9-month school-based service year. In this role, the Literacy Director (LD) directly oversees a team of 3 Literacy Coaches (LCs) who are responsible for managing and providing instructional coaching to teams of AmeriCorps tutors. To ensure the success of the program, the LD manages partnerships with school and district leaders, builds and oversees an effective training program, provides support to AmeriCorps tutors and LCs, and oversees data collection, analysis, and review protocols. The LD will work closely with a Program Operations Director and report to the organization’s Executive Director.

Anticipated start date: early-mid August 2022

Most work for this position is completed in-person and cannot be performed virtually, although some flexibility to work remotely will exist.

Position Details

The Literacy Director (LD) is broadly responsible for the success of the Joyful Readers AmeriCorps tutoring program, including positive reading outcomes for students, a positive service experience that helps retain AmeriCorps tutors throughout a year of service, and strong partnerships with schools where AmeriCorps tutors serve.

Literacy Coach Management

  • Manage and coach a team of 3 LCs through weekly check-ins, site visits to schools, team meetings, and collaboration on leadership of the AmeriCorps tutor cohort
  • Ensure LCs execute to results and lead and coach AmeriCorps tutors effectively
  • Review progress monitoring data with each LC and consult on student caseload adjustments
  • Support LCs in their partnership management responsibilities with school-appointed liaisons
  • Works with LCs to collaboratively lead the overall AmeriCorps tutor experience
  • Work with LCs to identify day-to-day support for AmeriCorps tutors and provide direct coaching to AmeriCorps tutors as needed

Partnerships

  • Serve as the primary contact for school district partners and school principals
  • Conduct start-, middle-, and end-of-year meetings with school principals, collaborating with each LC to formally monitor program success with partners
  • Engage directly with district leaders to provide program updates
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to renew existing school partnerships and build partnerships with new schools

Learning & Development

  • Develop a month-long start-of-year training calendar, in partnership with LCs, the Program Operations and Executive Directors, and our training partner, AIM
  • Contract with paid/volunteer facilitators and space vendors
  • Build and facilitate training and teambuilding content, and support LCs in doing so
  • Identify and react to training needs that arise throughout the school year

Program Evaluation, Progress Monitoring, and Grant Reporting

  • Lead an RFP process to identify a 3rd party evaluation of the AmeriCorps tutoring program
  • Actively monitor enrollment, dosage, implementation, and reading assessment data to ensure goals are met and tutors and LCs course correct throughout the school year
  • Oversee occasional tutor and school partner survey implementation; review survey data to improve program outcomes
  • Instill a data-driven culture across the organization
  • Collaborate with the Program Operations, Development, and Executive Directors on grant reporting

Organizational Support and Leadership

  • Meet weekly as a member of the organizational leadership team
  • Support AmeriCorps tutors in their understanding of and compliance with AmeriCorps policies
  • Support recruitment and AmeriCorps tutor interviewing
  • Collaborate on school visits from foundations, corporations, and community members interested in Joyful Readers

Position Qualifications

  • A passion for ensuring students can read on grade level
  • At least 8 years of experience in a reading instruction role, such as classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, school administrator, etc.
  • Experience with structured literacy (or what is often referred to as the science of reading)
  • Completion of formal training such as Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, AIM Pathways, or LETRS
  • Experience with Wilson Fundations preferred
  • Experience leading or managing diverse groups of people required; non-profit leadership preferred
  • Experience working in communities and/or schools with majority Black and/or Latinx populations
  • An entrepreneurial spirit to help launch a new program and build the systems to ensure program success in the short- and long-term
  • AmeriCorps experience a plus
  • Spanish-language fluency and/or familiarity with African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) a plus

As an equal opportunity employer, Joyful Readers is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, particularly people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from low-income backgrounds.

About Joyful Readers

Joyful Readers is committed to helping Philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes…joyful readers! We are launching a racially, culturally, and generationally diverse cohort of AmeriCorps tutors who will provide high-quality, research-based reading tutoring daily to K-3 students in Philadelphia schools. The service of our tutors ensures that students in systemically under-resourced schools gain the skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in their daily lives.

Our tutors receive a month of full-time training in September, including taking the AIM Institute for Learning & Research Pathways to Proficient Reading course, a graduate-level course that helps educators learn about the science of reading. In October, tutors are placed in a Philadelphia elementary school until the end of May where they tutor students 2-on-1, 30 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, supporting a caseload of up to 22 students.

USD $75,000 – USD $80,000

 / year

Benefits

This is a full-time position; all Joyful Readers full-time employees receive generous paid time off allowances (vacation, sick and organization holidays). Full-time employees may participate in our benefit programs including health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, and disability coverage.

Employment at Joyful Readers is at-will. Joyful Readers does not sponsor work authorization visas.

How to Apply

Send Email

E-mail us at serve@joyfulreaders.org

Please include your resume or CV and a short cover letter (one page or less) highlighting your relevant experiences. Please submit your application as a Word or PDF file.

Program Operations Director: Joyful Readers

Position Overview

The Program Operations Director (POD) is responsible for building and maintaining the initial organizational systems related to human resources, operations, and finance that will help Joyful Readers launch successfully. This includes hiring and onboarding staff, budget and expense tracking, liaising with a variety of vendors, and building organizational policies. In addition, the POD will directly manage a Recruitment and Admissions Manager, who leads the annual process of recruiting AmeriCorps tutors to serve with Joyful Readers. In many ways, the POD will serve as the “glue” that ensures organizational success for a staff team of 8 and a corps of 30 tutors. The POD will work closely with the Literacy and Development Directors and report to the organization’s Executive Director.

Anticipated start date: early August 2022

Some work for this position is completed in-person and cannot be performed virtually; however, flexibility to work remotely will exist.

Position Details

Finance

  • Liaise with contracted partners (Your Part Time Controller, Bookminders) to oversee financial systems, track expenses, and maximize collection of grant funds
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director on the annual budgeting process
  • Liaise with a payroll provider and manage accounts payable and receivable, including ensuring prompt invoicing of school contract funding
  • Build and communicate organizational finance policies

Human Resources

  • Oversee benefit administration for staff and AmeriCorps tutors and partner with the Executive Director to select providers for life, disability, and retirement benefits
  • Lead organizational onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks, compliance with AmeriCorps regulations, I-9 completion, and ID documentation management
  • Oversee organizational timekeeping and effort certification
  • Build and communicate HR policies and lead internal HR processes such as accommodation requests, incident and grievance investigations, and conflict resolution support
  • Develop and coordinate hiring processes and applicant interviews for open staff positions; align processes where necessary with recruitment and admissions processes for AmeriCorps tutors
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to lead and maintain a positive work culture

Operations

  • Build and communicate processes and procedures to ensure the organization’s operations run smoothly and efficiently
  • Liaise with a tech vendor to maintain quality operations of leased IT equipment
  • Manage organizational property such as literacy curriculum, AmeriCorps tutor uniforms, and office supplies and materials
  • Ensure organizational compliance with AmeriCorps regulations and guidelines and relevant local, state, and federal laws
  • Maintain all AmeriCorps member files and lead internal and external audit projects
  • Build systems for file sharing and storage, and processes that help manage information
  • Lead and/or support with contract negotiations as needed

Recruitment and Admissions Manager Oversite

  • Hire and manage the organization’s first Recruitment and Admissions Manager (RAM)
  • Collaboratively build strategies alongside the RAM to ensure the organization builds a diverse pipeline of AmeriCorps tutor applicants and successfully meets its annual admissions goal
  • Integrate recruitment and admissions support into the staff and AmeriCorps tutor experience

Organizational Support and Leadership

  • Meet weekly as a member of the organizational leadership team
  • Support AmeriCorps tutor training logistics and facilitate trainings related to human resources and AmeriCorps compliance
  • Support AmeriCorps tutors in their understanding of and compliance with AmeriCorps policies
  • Support recruitment and AmeriCorps tutor interviewing

Position Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in finance, human resources, operations, or organizational leadership, with leadership responsibilities in a non-profit strongly preferred
  • Proven organizational, project, and financial management abilities
  • A passion for solving problems, improving processes, and ensuring positive outcomes
  • An entrepreneurial spirit to help launch a new program and build systems that will ensure program success in the short- and long-term
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective listening skills and a strong sense of empathy
  • Strong commitment to and experience in developing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and working effectively with people with different work styles and backgrounds
  • Technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), AV equipment, and virtual meeting platforms including Zoom
  • Experience working in communities and/or schools with majority Black and/or Latinx populations preferred
  • AmeriCorps experience a plus

As an equal opportunity employer, Joyful Readers is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, particularly people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from low-income backgrounds.

About Joyful Readers

Joyful Readers is committed to helping Philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes…joyful readers! We are launching a racially, culturally, and generationally diverse cohort of AmeriCorps tutors who will provide high-quality, research-based reading tutoring daily to K-3 students in Philadelphia schools. The service of our tutors ensures that students in systemically under-resourced schools gain the skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in their daily lives.

Our tutors receive a month of full-time training in September, including taking the AIM Institute for Learning & Research Pathways to Proficient Reading course, a graduate-level course that helps educators learn about the science of reading. In October, tutors are placed in a Philadelphia elementary school until the end of May where they tutor students 2-on-1, 30 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, supporting a caseload of up to 22 students.

USD $75,000 – USD $80,000

 / year

Benefits

This is a full-time position; all Joyful Readers full-time employees receive generous paid time off allowances (vacation, sick and organization holidays). Full-time employees may participate in our benefit programs including health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, and disability coverage.

Employment at Joyful Readers is at-will. Joyful Readers does not sponsor work authorization visas.

How to Apply

Send Email

E-mail us at serve@joyfulreaders.org

Please include your resume or CV and a short cover letter (one page or less) highlighting your relevant experiences. Please submit your application as a Word or PDF file.

Program Manager, Quality Management: AccessMatters

About AccessMatters

AccessMatters, a non-profit, public health organization located in Center City Philadelphia, envisions a future where every person has the health care and information they need to thrive. In service to that vision, AccessMatters’ mission is to protect, expand, and enhance equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care and information for all people. Our team strives to advance our mission in accordance with these guiding principles: (1) sexual health is an essential component of health and wellbeing across the life span; (2) access to quality, affordable health care – including sexual and reproductive health care – is a fundamental human right; (3) every person, family, and community deserves to be treated with dignity and respect; (4) programs and services should be evidence-based, prevention focused, and person-centered; (5) organizational excellence is best achieved through a culture of inclusion, diversity, innovation, professionalism, and accountability; (6) clients, volunteers, staff, partners, and supporters should be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect in a trauma-informed and culturally responsible environment; and (7) everyone deserves a caring workplace environment that fosters trust, teamwork, creativity, and work-life balance where work is enjoyable and where staff are supported in their professional development and their pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Quality Management (QM), the Program Manager, QM completes the daily activities of AccessMatters’ programmatic QM activities, ensuring that QM activities and programs are data-driven. This position supports the development and communication of the strategic vision, scope and mission of the Quality Management team. This position works as part of the QM team to identify, plan, and support QM activities specific to individual AccessMatters’ departments and programs. Additionally, this position supports the achievement of departmental goals and objectives through continual monitoring of program data, effective coordination and communication intra-departmentally and with collaborating agencies.

The Program Manager, QM will interact with AccessMatters’ internal team members and external stakeholders, including consultants, community-based partners, government representatives, and the general community. This position will be expected to participate in all departmental meetings and activities as needed. As a program leader, the Program Manager, QM also advances AccessMatters’ organizational mission and strategic vision, serving as a role model for staff. This position is full time and exempt. Temporary and/or permanent options are available.

Essential Functions

Reporting to the Director of Quality Management, the Program Manager will:

Implement Continuous Quality Management Activities.

·        Ensure adherence to federal, state, and programmatic policies and requirements and ensuring the delivery of high-quality sexual and reproductive health services within AccessMatters’ Provider Networks.

·        Communicate quality management information directly to Provider Networks

·        Assist with overall assessment and monitoring of all Clinical and Social Service Provider Networks, and for establishing shared measurement practices.

·        Support the creation and enhancement of audit tools and the development of audit schedules.

·        Participate in all Quality Management site visits, documents any deficiencies identified and facilitates improvement planning.

·        Ensure all audits are conducted on time, feedback reports to the Networks are timely, and all internal deliverables are on schedule.

·        Prepare site reports and makes presentations to Network members and staff.

·        Facilitate follow up activities with Providers, including but not limited to trainings and technical assistance.

·        Assist with the review and updating of all program policies and protocols, ensuring services are provided at the highest quality across relevant Networks.

·        Support in the assessment of internal and external HIV/STD testing staff at community-based sites as required.

·        Assist with Network-wide analysis and data synthesis.

·        Conduct evaluation of Network needs and activities.

·        Disseminate written reports and publications.

·        Monitor data and provide technical assistance.

·        Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Network-related QI activities.

Advance the Mission of AccessMatters and Fulfill Organizational Duties

·        As a Program Leader, exemplify our Core Values and dedication to a culture of excellent leadership, in which leaders foster an environment where staff feel valued and appreciated, where all staff hold themselves accountable in service to our community and stakeholders, and all staff eagerly pursue excellence.

·        Consistently exercise discretion and sound judgment to analyze, interpret and act, evaluating possible courses of conduct and making decisions for the best outcomes for the client, team and the organization.

·        Maintain high ethical standards and conduct regarding confidentiality, integrity, dual- relationships, and professional behavior overall, representing AccessMatters effectively and positively to all internal and external constituents.

·        Create and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment that is respectful of all, embraces diversity and equity, and includes diverse perspectives and talents in problem-solving.

·        Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Broad knowledge of public health and/or sexual and reproductive health programs and issues, including those related to adolescent health, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS.

·        Knowledge and experience in regulatory/contract compliance and quality management methodologies, preferably in a public health or clinical setting.

·        Ability to review and analyze programmatic and service data to assess and monitor provider performance and quality of care and to identify trends.

·        Familiar with HIPAA and other federal, state, and local regulations governing client confidentiality.

·        Ability to travel regularly for the implementation of Quality Management activities in Southeastern Pennsylvania as well as across the State of Pennsylvania as needed.

·        Ability and desire to work within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environment, serving diverse populations and institutions across a broad spectrum of community and clinical providers within the field of sexual and reproductive health and maternal and child health.

·        Knowledge and experience working with diverse communities with cultural humility and responsibility.

·        Superior written and verbal communication skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to counsel others and facilitate meetings.

·        Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines and priorities.

·        Flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks effectively within a compressed timeframe.

·        Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).

·        Experience with web-based collaboration platforms and information management systems, portals, and intranets.

·        Eligible for all city and state mandatory clearances, e.g., criminal and child abuse.

Education and Experience

·        Bachelor’s Degree in public health or other related field required, Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work/Human Services or related field (or equivalent field experience) preferred. Relevant industry specific experience considered in lieu of college degree where possible.

·        Minimum of 2-3 years of experience performing Quality Management activities.

·        Experience utilizing QI tools (PDSA Cycle, root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, etc.) in a health related setting.

·        Experience in clinical settings and/or patient care preferred.

·        Experience in family planning, HIV care/prevention, or related disciplines preferred.

·        Experience in program development, implementation, management, and evaluation preferred.

·        Also required – minimum of one year of experience in technical writing to create formal reports.

·        Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures around clinical care issues.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to the Program Manager, Quality Management position posted at our online career site, by going to this link: https://bit.ly/343YwKD. Address cover letter to Elaine Petrossian, Vice President, Human Resources & Operations. Please include salary requirement and potential start date. **NOTE: While AccessMatters has embraced liberal use of remote work, candidates are expected to reside within commuting distance of our headquarters in Center City, Philadelphia. In addition, please note that proof of COVID vaccination (or an approved qualified exemption or deferral for medical or religious reasons) will be required to submit upon hire.** No calls, please. AccessMatters is an equal opportunity employer.

Director of Development & Communications: Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger

We offer a chance to make a positive difference in our community and work with a great team! We’re looking for an innovative nonprofit fundraiser to lead our development and communication efforts as we begin to implement our new Strategic Plan.

The Coalition Against Hunger has been an anti-hunger leader in the Philadelphia region for over two decades, building a regional movement to end hunger. The Coalition utilizes a holistic approach in our work to build a more food secure region by providing immediate relief, short-term relief, and long-term systemic change.

Workplace Culture: At the Coalition,  we value diverse perspectives and invite team members to share their perspectives as part of decision-making processes. We value mutual care and work to provide work/life balance as we prioritize care for team members  and their families.  We consistently show up for each other.  We work to create clear lines of communication, accountability, and transparency.

Position Overview 

The Director of Development & Communications  is a member of the Coalition’s Leadership Team. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the Coalition’s fundraising efforts as well as supporting the work of our talented Communications Coordinator. This is a full time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.

Departmental Responsibilities (15%)

● Create and manage an Annual Fundraising & Communications Plan and budget to support organizational and strategic goals.

● Maintain a revenue pipeline for use internally and with the Board of Directors.

● Staff the Board’s Development Committee.

● Work closely with the Operations Manager and Your Part Time Controller (YPTC) to ensure that revenue is tracked and recorded correctly.

● As a member of the CAH Leadership Team, work in tandem with the Executive Director, Director of Policy and Education, and Director of Programs to align and support the strategic direction of the Coalition.

● Supervise Development interns.

● Manage special projects as requested.

Individual Donors (25%)

● Create and lead efforts to identify, cultivate, and increase gifts from individual donors to support the organization’s strategic goals in partnership with the Executive Director.

● Support the Board Development Committee’s efforts to cultivate the Board of Directors fundraising efforts including but not limited to, an annual pledge, Race fundraising page, and participation with annual fundraising events.

● Ensure acknowledgement of all gifts and donations.

● Evaluate and track individual fundraising activities.

Grants (25%)

● Research grant opportunities to support the organization’s strategic goals and vet them with the Executive Director and Leadership Team for organizational fit.

● Write grant applications and prepare grant reports in collaboration with the Executive Director and appropriate program team members.

● Communicate grant expectations and financial restrictions to program team members, the Operations Manager, YPTC, and Executive Director for tracking purposes.

● Cultivate funder relationships as appropriate.

● Maintain documentation of grant applications, awards, restrictions, and reporting to adhere to audit expectations.

Fundraising Events (25%)

● Provide leadership for fundraising events such as the Race Against Hunger and the Night To Fight Hunger, beginning the planning process a year in advance.

● Work in collaboration with the Executive Director to solicit event sponsorships.

● Coordinate and manage an Events Committee of volunteers to help oversee event planning and day of logistics.

● Facilitate the Race Against Hunger CAH Team Meetings.

● Ensure event-related acknowledgements and stewardship.

● Identify new prospective donors through their event participation.

● Evaluate and track the results of fundraising events.

Communications (10%)

● Oversee the Communications Coordinator in their work to raise the visibility of the organization, publicize our fundraising efforts, and highlight the work of our program team members.

Preferred Qualifications 

● Bachelor degree, with a minimum of five years of nonprofit fundraising experience.

● Experience developing and implementing a development plan.

● Superb written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

● Team oriented with a creative approach to fundraising.

● Knowledge of the greater Philadelphia region and its philanthropic community. ● CRM experience. QuickBooks online experience is a plus.

As an organization whose mission is to address food insecurity which we believe is rooted in systems of oppression, we are committed to fostering opportunities for all, particularly those whose employment opportunities may have been limited by systems of oppression. We value and honor those with lived experience with food insecurity. We follow an equal opportunity employment policy and employ personnel without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Work Environment: Primarily sitting or standing to work on a Coalition issued laptop.  No heavy lifting required. Some weekends and evenings are required.

The Location: Hybrid working model (1 day per week in the office with the remainder of the time remotely working from home) with offices at Old City Philadelphia, PA. Easy access to public transportation.

Benefits

The Coalition provides health, vision, and dental insurance, a matching retirement account after six months, Flexible Spending Account, 8 paid holidays plus the office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s, and unlimited Paid Time Off after the first 90 days.

Apply to This Job

Instructions:To Apply 

● Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references.

● Please include details in your cover letter regarding why you’re interested in working for the Coalition in this role.

● Submit all documents by May19. No phone calls please.

Impact Manager: City Year

The Impact Manager (IM) is responsible for leading a team of 8-16 AmeriCorps members (ACMs) through a full-time, ten-month, school-based service year. The IM manages the work of ACMs with the shared goals of keeping students on track to graduate and establishing positive relationships with school partners. The Impact Manager will coach their ACM team through a journey of learning, reflection, and service to build civic capacity, civic identity, and leadership skills. Impact Managers report to an Impact Director and meet regularly with peers and department leadership members to share promising practices, challenges, and resources.

This is an in-person role. The anticipated start date range for this position is July 2022.

What You’ll Do

AmeriCorps Member Experience Delivery – 35%

  • Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members (between the ages of 18-25) to support students through academic and student engagement supports
  • Develop AmeriCorps members as leaders throughout their service experience
  • Model leadership that reflects City Year’s culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of City Year’s culture and values in personally meaningful ways
  • Develop talent from within the corps for City Year and the larger education field, and lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through their in-school service and learning and development days
  • Support AmeriCorps members in their understanding of and compliance with City Year policies and operating structures
  • Utilize performance management tools to set expectations, identify strengths and areas for development, and to find ways to maximize leadership potential

Service Delivery and Impact – 35%

  • Develop and manage partnerships with school administration, teachers, and staff to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance and course performance interventions as well as social emotional learning support for students
  • Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to implement City Year’s Whole School Whole Child service model, which balances the delivery of whole-school support (Tier-1) and small group and one-on-one tutoring (Tier-2) for students at assigned Philadelphia school
  • Partner directly with a City Year Instructional Coach to provide observation and coaching to AmeriCorps member to improve their student interventions
  • Monitor and analyze student-level data to identify trends and improve whole-school and small-group support, ensuring student impact completion and improvement in targeted area through team level training

Service Partner Management – 20%

  • In collaboration with impact director, build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders
  • Lead on the development and implementation of school partnership agreements, maintaining a strong leadership presence in school to advance conditions for success

Organizational Initiatives & Site Support – 10%

  • Engage in structured discussions and trainings on diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site
  • Participate in impact department working groups to develop service improvements, tools and resources, and AmeriCorps member trainings
  • Partner with City Year Philadelphia’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees
  • Attend conferences as needed, as well as additional engagement and training activities throughout the year

What You’ll Bring

  • At least one year of experience in a role managing or leading others; experience working in a school, educational, or youth-support setting preferred
  • City Year or other AmeriCorps experience a plus
  • Knowledge of large, urban education systems serving predominantly Black and Brown students and communities
  • Proven record of setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goals
  • Aptitude for developing diverse talent through coaching, performance planning, and leadership opportunities
  • Willingness to engage in conversations on race and all aspects of identity, along with a passion for developing practices grounded in diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity
  • Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals
  • Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects
  • Enthusiasm for investing in your own growth and development; ability to authentically model your passion for personal and professional development for those you lead
  • Passion for education equity, national service, and the values of inspirational leadership, belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence
  • Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly changing environment

How You’ll Grow

City Year values diverse skill sets and encourages staff members to seek continuous growth. A successful staff member in this position will bring and continue to develop themselves in the following competencies:

  • Civic Knowledge & Fluency in Education Practice & Reform – actively seeks to understand current issues and debates related to national service and education policy and the impact they have on the communities we serve; can articulate how City Years’ service helps advance education reform
  • Communication – clearly articulates information and ideas orally and in writing; translates mission and vision from organization level to AmeriCorps members; inspires diverse audiences through compelling, tailored messaging; communicates with confidence and credibility; listens carefully and is responsive to feedback
  • Executes to Results – accomplishes tasks on time with high quality; accepts accountability and takes initiative; achieves transformational results with students in the classroom and at the school level
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making – applies knowledge, experience, creativity, and critical thinking in solving challenges; looks beyond the obvious for answers; uses sound judgment to make well-informed, ethical decisions; understands when to escalate issues for support
  • Relationship Development – Establishes and builds diverse, mutually beneficial, and sustainable partnerships within City Year, with school partners, and in the communities, we serve; balances delivery of results with relationship building
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership – Provides inspirational leadership that mobilizes diverse groups towards achieving goals; leverages diverse strengths of team members to achieve desired results; coaches and empowers others to lead; addresses and resolves team conflict proactively and effectively
  • Talent Development – challenges and encourages professional growth of others; provides ongoing coaching to motivate others to achieve their maximum potential; takes a systematic approach to meeting the organization’s future leadership needs

COVID-19 Notice  

Our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees and AmeriCorps members and their families; our students and school partners; and the community at large from COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment and service – all staff members, including remote staff, and AmeriCorps members are required to be fully vaccinated* no later than their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our policy, and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the organization pursuant to applicable law. Notwithstanding any language herein, City Year will comply with any state, local, or federal orders, statutes, or regulations that may conflict with the COVID-19 vaccination policy.

*Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or one dose of a single-dose vaccination (Johnson & Johnson).  

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Southeast by Southeast and Northeast Passage Program Manager: Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For over 35 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative and equitable process, creating over 4,000 artworks that have transformed public spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts aims to empower people, stimulate dialogue, and build bridges of understanding with projects that attract artists from Philadelphia and around the world, and programs that focus on youth education, restorative justice, mental health and wellness, and public art and its preservation. Popular mural tours offer a firsthand glimpse into the inspiring stories behind Mural Arts’ iconic and unparalleled collection, which has earned Philadelphia worldwide recognition as the “City of Murals.”

Now in its 10th year, Southeast by Southeast is a neighborhood hub at the Bok building that creates a welcoming and supportive space through art making, entrepreneurship and other classes, such as ESL and citizenship. Northeast Passage was started more recently as a response to an influx of refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and other war-affected countries. Weekly workshops and classes offer life skills, creative outlets and connection to services. The work in the Northeast is steered by a leadership group consisting of refugee and immigrant women from the community.

Mural Arts Program is seeking a Program Manager to oversee two of the Porch Light Department’s immigrant and refugee programs: Southeast by Southeast and Northeast Passage. Porch Light, a collaboration with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS), works closely with communities to uplift public art as an expression of community resilience and a vehicle of personal and community healing. The Porch Light Department emphasizes work that is rooted in community engagement, uplifting voices of the most vulnerable and treating every person on staff and in our programs with the same value. The Program Manager must be able to navigate working in multiple settings with respect and humility, as Porch Light works in non-English dominant spaces, queer spaces, with those who are housing insecure, those in the midst of substance use disorder and those diagnosed with mental health disorders.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide supervision and oversight to program staff contractors, MSW field placement students and volunteers.
  • Develop, approve and oversee all programming and schedules for hub space sites, including working in conjunction with artists and building out artist roster with support from Mural Arts staff.
  • Oversee daily operations of both sites, including supplies, scheduling, invoicing, contracts and management of volunteers and staff with support from Porch Light Director and administrative staff.
  • Monitor grant outcomes and coordinate with Porch Light Director and development team on budget.
  • Partnership development and maintenance with community leaders, mental health resources, community-based organizations and other partners.
  • Oversee steering committee of women leaders for programming and community development work.
  • Connect families/program participants to mental health and other resources.
  • Manage data collection in conjunction with Porch Light Director.
  • Collaborate with communications on public events.
  • Oversee community advisory committees.
  • Create outlets and relationships for entrepreneurial skills and capacity-building for program participants.

The Program Manager will be expected to work a few nights and weekends as program work demands.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience in social work and in the refugee/immigrant space. A background in the arts is not required but is a plus. Commitment to the mission and values of the Mural Arts Program, a solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, political savvy, and a respect for teamwork are critical to success in this position.

Additional Requirements Include:

Requires an MSW. Previous experience in nonprofits and with budgets, purchasing, inventory, staffing and short- and long-range planning preferred.

Salary: 

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Mural Arts offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits and holiday package. There is an expectation to be on-site for this position (following Mural Arts and city Covid protocols), although remote work is acceptable when programming is not running. The salary range is between $47,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience.

For further information on the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, please visit www.muralarts.org.

To Apply

Please provide cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references to Nadia Malik, Porch Light Program Director, at nadia.malik@muralarts.org with the following subject line: “Porch Light Program Manager.”

Senior Major Gifts Officer: YouthBuild Philadelphia

Mission

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School’s mission is to empower young adults (18-20 year-olds) to develop skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of love, support, and respect for their whole person. Students graduate high school and successfully transition to college and career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.

Vision

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School provides an outstanding alternative education that activates the capacity of all students to learn, achieve and grow. YBPCS will be recognized as a model of authentic experiential learning, not only among programs serving out-of-school youth, but also among all high-achieving schools and youth programs in the country.

High expectations, a nurturing climate, personalized culture and rigorous real world learning experiences ensures that graduates are poised for life-long learning and career advancement. It is our vision that YouthBuild graduates will emerge as highly accomplished, self-sufficient, self aware and socially conscious citizens. Graduates will be energized about their futures and build support networks for their personal, social and emotional health and well-being.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School will maximize its capacity to engage each student’s passion, tap into his or her individual potential and provide him or her with real opportunities for personal and professional transformation.

Values

YBPCS’ values are deeply held and come from a love of humanity and a perspective that views each student as a community asset. The program’s three core values – respectexcellence and perseverance – are reinforced through all aspects of the program.

Impact Statement

Young people in Philadelphia who are disconnected will build skills and access resources and opportunities to achieve economic stability and personal development, and become critically conscious leaders within their communities.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Senior Major Gifts Officer is directly responsible for the strategy and execution of plans to successfully identify, cultivate, solicit, steward and maintain relationships with major donors, with a particular focus on five figure gifts to support both the operations of YouthBuild Philadelphia and our recently launched capital campaign for a new building.

The Senior Major Gifts Officer will play a leadership role with the YouthForward Capital Campaign committee (consisting of Board of Trustee leaders and other community partners) to successfully achieve ambitious fundraising goals with major donors.

The successful candidate will oversee the effort to grow our portfolio of major donors and prospects and play the lead role in every step of the major gifts pipeline – identification, research, cultivation, outreach, follow-through, stewardship, recognition, and ongoing relationship development.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Develop individual and institutional donor strategies with major donors and ensure that each major donor and prospect has a clear strategy and timeline for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
  • Lead the efforts to secure $4M in capital funds over the next three years
  • WIth the CDO and ED, create minimum annual fundraising goals including both renewable gifts and new incremental revenue
  • In conjunction with other development staff, works with Communications on email content and printed material strategy for major donors
  • Identify, pursue, cultivate, and enhance relationships with foundations and government agencies in support of capital funding and major project needs
  • Develop plan for transitioning capital donors to programmatic major gift donors
  • Collaborate with Senior Leadership, development team and capital campaign committee to develop new and enhance existing relationships with major donors
  • Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and assist the board and committee members with their solicitation (e.g. provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications)
  • Participate in the planning and delivery of campaign and school wide fundraising events
  • Lead departmental process to review systems for donor outreach, stewardship, tracking and record keeping
  • Maintain donor records and share relevant donor information and goal updates with the Board and Committees.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by Chief Development Officer, Executive Director and Capital Campaign Committee

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5-7 years of previous experience in development, fundraising and major gifts
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, Non-Profit Leadership, or related field
  • A general level of comfort when dealing with high net worth individuals, and an ability to maintain discretion and high level of confidentiality when dealing with significant benefactors.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, oversee planning and execution of initiatives, and work collaboratively with a team.
  • Demonstrate leadership, creativity, enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively with all stakeholders both in and outside of the organization; Proven ability to connect and build relationships with philanthropic leaders and individual donors
  • Demonstrated ability to fundraise with ethical approach consistent with YouthBuild’s core values
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to partner effectively with all levels of the organization, including expectation setting. The ability to influence through listening, writing, and presenting
  • Ability to find, develop, and maintain relationships with major donors that result in contributions to school/non-profit organizations
  • Fluency in the use and oversight of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system(s), databases and data tracking with high net worth donors.
  • Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Demonstrate experience with budget development and oversight
  • Experience supervising staff (eventual supervision responsibilities)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to partner effectively with all levels of the organization, including expectation setting. The ability to influence through listening, writing, and presenting.
  • Ability to engage with staff, students, alumni, Board of Trustees, and community partners to maintain connection between fundraising and core perspective of YouthBuild constituents
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and strong work ethic. Proven track record of excellent follow-through and execution in a demanding, high growth environment
  • Experience creating professional presentations, reports, and dashboards
  • Consistently makes strategic decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
  • Resourceful and able to find creative solutions, thinking beyond current systems and approaches toward continuous improvement.
  • Mentor YB students/alumni and consistently engage directly with young people in school-wide spaces.

Common Competencies:

  • Mission driven to work with YB’s student body
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Google Suite skills
  • Commitment to social justice
  • Demonstrated values that align to restorative practices
  • Willingness to prioritize data collection, analysis, and sharing
  • Willingness to reflect on impact data and incorporate that information into routine decision-making

Clearance Requirements:

  • FBI – Criminal History Report
  • PATCH – Pennsylvania Police Department – Criminal Background Check (and/or applicable based on State of residency)
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • TB Test Results
  • Act 24 – Arrest Conviction Form
  • NSOPW – National Sex Offender Clearance

The cover letter should include the following elements:

  •  Why you are interested in this specific position and YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
  • Any additional professional and/or personal experience that informs your qualifications for this position, that is not otherwise obvious from your resume
  • Your salary requirements

How to apply: Senior Major Gifts Officer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. 

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Manager of Impact and Evaluation: YouthBuild Philadelphia

Mission

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School’s mission is to empower young adults (18-20 year-olds) to develop skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of love, support, and respect for their whole person. Students graduate high school and successfully transition to college and career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.

Vision

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School provides an outstanding alternative education that activates the capacity of all students to learn, achieve and grow. YBPCS will be recognized as a model of authentic experiential learning, not only among programs serving out-of-school youth, but also among all high-achieving schools and youth programs in the country.

High expectations, a nurturing climate, personalized culture and rigorous real world learning experiences ensures that graduates are poised for life-long learning and career advancement. It is our vision that YouthBuild graduates will emerge as highly accomplished, self-sufficient, self aware and socially conscious citizens. Graduates will be energized about their futures and build support networks for their personal, social and emotional health and well-being.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School will maximize its capacity to engage each student’s passion, tap into his or her individual potential and provide him or her with real opportunities for personal and professional transformation.

Values

YBPCS’ values are deeply held and come from a love of humanity and a perspective that views each student as a community asset. The program’s three core values – respectexcellence and perseverance – are reinforced through all aspects of the program.

Impact Statement

Young people in Philadelphia who are disconnected will build skills and access resources and opportunities to achieve economic stability and personal development, and become critically conscious leaders within their communities.

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Impact and Evaluation will initially report to the Interim Director of Program Operations, eventually the Chief Program Officer and will be the organization’s leader in assessing impact and informing impact strategy. They will manage and develop systems for collecting, retrieving, analyzing and reporting on program inputs, outputs and outcomes. Their work will be foundational for strategic and program planning as well as fundraising (annual reports, scope & budget development) and aspects of compliance. This role will be a member of the Program Leadership Team and will supervise the Impact and Evaluation coordinator with day to day program data responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Develop, implement and monitor YouthBuild Philly’s key performance indicators and evaluation plan addressing logic models, strategic and program evaluation questions, data collection methods, analysis and reporting.
  • Build an organization wide data management approach to ensure relevant data is accessible to all staff, including training on processes for data collection and efficacy
  • Assist Program Team in developing tools and processes for qualitative and quantitative data collection in program delivery
  • Engage program team to assist in envisioning methods for impact measurement and optimizing outcomes of program implementation; Department Dashboards, Data Dialogues, GPS REP Check etc.
  • Participate in annual and multi-year program planning to ensure short and long term program plans align with outcome goals.
  • Inform program’s strategic direction through Strategic Planning process and upcoming external initiatives related to program implementation.
  • Manage School Information System, including liaising with external consultant in the buildout and new features
  • Support the effective use of School Information System by staff and students in our school community – including functions related to data entry for School Information and oversight of case management notes systems
  • Provide Quality Assurance on data entry and report errors or missing data to responsible team leaders
  • Create reports using Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Develop data visualization and interactive reports in Google Data Studio
  • Design and deliver staff and student trainings on utilizing school information system
  • Provide timely response to support requests from staff and students through support ticket system (Asana)

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience in a non-profit / charter school
  • 3-5 years of previous experience in data analytics, research or evaluations experience;
  • Strong computer skills (especially in writing Queries in Excel/Sheets, Google Data Studio, Google App Script)
  • Experience conducting formative and summative program evaluations
  • Excellent analytical skills and experience gathering, analyzing and interpreting data;
  • The ability to synthesize multiple sources of data into a coherent evidence-based report for a wide range of audiences;
  • Able to communicate research and data effectively with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders;
  • Strong communication skills, especially written, and ability to present to large groups
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented project completion skills
  • Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, accuracy, and attention to detail;
  • Excellent presentation, training and communication skills, written and oral, supported by a strong facility in using technological tools.

Common Competencies

  • Mission driven to work with YB’s student body
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Google Suite skills
  • Commitment to social justice
  • Demonstrated values that align to restorative practices
  • Willingness to prioritize data collection, analysis, and sharing
  • Willingness to reflect on impact data and incorporate that information into routine decision-making

Clearance Requirements

  • FBI – Criminal History Report
  • PATCH – Pennsylvania Police Department – Criminal Background Check (and/or applicable based on State of residency)
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • TB Test Results
  • Act 24 – Arrest Conviction Form
  • NSOPW – National Sex Offender Clearance

How to apply:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/f3b3df8a-b71c-474f-b5f8-79ba35aa5baa/ManagerImpact&Evaluation

Human Resources Specialist: YouthBuild Philadelphia

Mission

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School’s mission is to empower young adults (18-20 year-olds) to develop skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of love, support, and respect for their whole person. Students graduate high school and successfully transition to college and career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.

Vision

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School provides an outstanding alternative education that activates the capacity of all students to learn, achieve and grow. YBPCS will be recognized as a model of authentic experiential learning, not only among programs serving out-of-school youth, but also among all high-achieving schools and youth programs in the country.

High expectations, a nurturing climate, personalized culture and rigorous real world learning experiences ensures that graduates are poised for life-long learning and career advancement. It is our vision that YouthBuild graduates will emerge as highly accomplished, self-sufficient, self aware and socially conscious citizens. Graduates will be energized about their futures and build support networks for their personal, social and emotional health and well-being.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School will maximize its capacity to engage each student’s passion, tap into their individual potential and provide them with real opportunities for personal and professional transformation.

Values

YBPCS’ values are deeply held and come from a love of humanity and a perspective that views each student as a community asset. The programs three core values – respect, excellence and perseverance – are reinforced through all aspects of the program.

Impact Statement

Young people in Philadelphia who are disconnected will build skills and access resources and opportunities to achieve economic stability and personal development, and become critically conscious leaders within their communities.

Job Summary:

YBP is seeking a talented Human Resources Specialist to manage HR strategies while ensuring that YBP retains a qualified and diverse workforce. The HR Specialist must be adaptable and flexible while meeting the evolving needs of the organization.

The incumbent will be responsible for performing day-to-day HR related duties on a professional and confidential level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance. This also includes championing Gender Equity and Diversity (GED) initiatives and goals in our HR practices. This individual must have experience in all functions of Human Resources.

The HR Specialist must have a passion for facilitating staff well-being and a vision for how individual well-being contributes to organizational success. They must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. They must have experience with industry standard approaches to Human Resource coupled with a desire and ability to make HR equitable and transformative. The HR Specialist will work closely and under supervision of the Human Resources Director.

Responsibilities & Duties:

The key responsibilities of the HR Specialist include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Build and maintain employee confidence by promptly responding to their requests and protecting the confidentiality of HR operations.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities for employee leaves of absence, short-term disability, FMLA requests, COBRA administration, worker’s compensation issues, PTO issues, unemployment claims and other employee leaves issues.
  • Maintenance of the employee personnel files and HRIS system.
  • Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate, update, and maintain the employee handbook.
  • Participate in the coordination and accurate administration of employee benefits through the full process cycle (assists and liaises with brokers and carriers to resolve insurance claims, employee enrollment, general administration of benefits, retirement and FSA accounts, ACA reporting, ensures appropriate billing of insurances, and submit payment requisitions to Finance in a timely fashion).
  • Responsible for all required tasks relating to employee recruitment/onboarding (posting job descriptions, diversifying recruitment strategies, interviewing, administering background and reference checks, conducting onboarding for new hires, including gathering all legally required new hire documents and relaying information about IPPF/WHR and its benefits). Develop and implement new recruiting strategies and proactive recruitment of passive candidates.
  • Carry out all off-boarding responsibilities, including conducting exit interviews.
  • Support the Finance team with the HR tasks relating to payroll (timely enter and verify all employee data entered, answer employee questions, produce accurate reports).
  • Monitor and advise staff on changes in labor laws, both federal, state and local level and ensure compliance.
  • Annually coordinate the process of updating job descriptions
  • Annually coordinate staff evaluation processes. Keep track of the annual performance appraisals submission, and update the performance evaluation system as deemed necessary.
  • Update the organizational salary bands on an annual basis.
  • Maintaining and reporting on workplace health and safety compliance and leading the Safety Committee.
  • Stay abreast of emerging best practices in non-profit HR management. Conduct regular reviews of YBP HR practices and recommend redesign or improvements.
  • Prepare and analyze reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department.
  • Lead the design and implementation of activities that promote a healthy organizational culture.
  • Responsible for mentoring the Human Resources Interns as needed
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the Human Resources Director.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
  • At least 3 years’ of full HR life cycle experience, including recruitment; HR certification preferred
  • Familiarity with: Employee Relations Management, Performance Management, Career Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Compliance (Pennsylvania labor laws, including health and safety) Onboarding and New Hire Orientation, Succession Planning, and Risk management.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues. An understanding of the role of people development and management systems in a values and mission-based organization. An empathetic and compassionate approach to HR that emphasizes people development
  • Experience in educating and coaching staff.
  • Data analysis and experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes and workplace investigations preferred
  • Tech savvy. Competency in Microsoft and Google applications. Extensive experience with HRIS and performance management systems
  • Knowledge of Human Resources and general HR practice including recruitment, selection, compensation and benefits, in an international setting strongly preferred;
  • Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, and government regulations
  • Strong commitment to professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a professional way
  • A positive, proactive and service-oriented approach. Highly energetic self-starter and strong ability to work independently. Must be solution-oriented, multi-tasker, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Strong research, excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and public speaking skills required.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle competing deadlines. Ability to work within high levels of complexity, balancing multiple needs, projects, and systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, adept at managing peak work periods, and changing circumstances
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments/programs and be responsive to internal and external inquires
  • Strong commitment to educational equity and social justice for low-income communities of color. Demonstrated commitment to progressive social change and ability to engage in strategic and analytical thinking around issues of social justice.

Common Competencies:

  • Mission driven to work with YB’s student body
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Google Suite skills
  • Commitment to social justice
  • Demonstrated values that align to restorative practices
  • Willingness to prioritize data collection, analysis, and sharing
  • Willingness to reflect on impact data and incorporate that information into routine decision-making

Clearance Requirements:

  • FBI – Criminal History Report
  • PATCH – Pennsylvania Police Department – Criminal Background Check (and/or applicable based on State of residency)
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • TB Test Results
  • Act 24 – Arrest Conviction Form
  • NSOPW – National Sex Offender Clearance
  • Act 168 – Sexual Misconduct Form

How to apply:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/f3b3df8a-b71c-474f-b5f8-79ba35aa5baa/HRSpecialist

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee..

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.