May 2024 – Job Postings from NELI Network

Executive Director: Phoenixville Free Clinic

Phoenixville Free Clinic (PFC), formerly known as “The Clinic,” is a 501(c)3, licensed, non-profit organization and free health care clinic providing high quality medical services to adults and children who are uninsured and underserved in an atmosphere that fosters dignity and respect. Founded in 2002 to serve patients in Phoenixville, PA and the surrounding area, Phoenixville Free Clinic is recognized by community and professional organizations for the dedication and quality of care provided by its staff and volunteers. Medical services include primary care, specialty care and lab services. A Behavioral Health program was introduced in 2023.

Phoenixville Free Clinic began as the dream of two women, Dr. Lorna B. Stuart and The Reverend Marie Z. Swayze, to create a medical center that would provide comprehensive healthcare to those who did not have medical insurance. Since opening its doors, PFC has cared for over 175,000 patients in the Greater Phoenixville area and routinely serves individuals facing adverse socioeconomic conditions and multiple health problems. Between 50-60% of patients are native Spanish or Portuguese language speakers who are served by staff translators and LanguageLine®.

Phoenixville Free Clinic’s mission of providing access to quality healthcare is enabled through partnerships with Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, Independence Blue Cross Foundation, United Way of Chester County, Paoli Hospital/Main Line Health, and Phoenixville Hospital/Tower Health among other community supporters.

Position Summary

The Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for staff, programs, finances, fundraising, external relationships, and execution of Phoenixville Free Clinic’s mission in a manner consistent with the vision, goals and values of the organization and Board of Directors. This position is dually focused on providing day-to-day leadership to staff and volunteers and guiding forward-looking initiatives to reimagine and ensure the long-term sustainability of PFC’s mission into the future.

The Executive Director will play a primary and highly visible role in identifying and developing funding opportunities and promoting collaborative partnerships and connections with a broad range of community non-profits, healthcare providers, private foundations, public charities, faith-based groups, educational institutions, government agencies, and other organizations concerned with access to healthcare services for uninsured members of the community.

Working in collaboration with the board, staff, volunteers and partners, this role sets the vision, builds consensus, and fosters a culture of shared teamwork toward common objectives. The new leader will bring a resourceful, entrepreneurial mindset to help the organization meet unanticipated challenges, adapt to changes in the healthcare industry, and pivot toward opportunities that align with strategic goals.
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Executive Director: Philadelphia Jobs With Justice

Philadelphia Jobs With Justice is a grassroots coalition organization with a 25 year history of fighting for justice for working people in Philadelphia, both on the job and in our communities. We believe in long-term multi-issue coalition building, grassroots base building, organizing, and strategic action as the foundation for building a workers’ movement. We believe that by engaging a broad community of allies we can win bigger victories. Philly JWJ is an autonomous chapter of a national network of local coalitions. In addition to our mission of building solidarity between unions and community organizations to win bigger victories, our Board of Directors, composed of representatives of member organizations, develops strategic campaigns that build power for working people, particularly working people of color.

In 2018, in collaboration with the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Philly JWJ launched an autonomous domestic worker organizing project to build a broad membership base of domestic worker leaders in Philadelphia and win a Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. In 2020, following the passage of a 10-Year Tax Abatement reform bill that inadequately addresses the funding needs of our public schools, our leadership recognized an opportunity to launch a new campaign for wealthy nonprofits to contribute their fair share of funding to our public schools. After a year of sustained pressure, our campaign member leaders won a $100 million commitment from the University of Pennsylvania to fund the remediation of lead and asbestos in our city’s public schools. In 2022, Philly Jobs With Justice launched a campaign to build power and fight for safe and healthy workplaces for warehouse and delivery workers in Philadelphia. The Executive Director will play a lead role in advancing the goals of the campaign.

The Executive Director’s primary responsibilities include:

Program and Campaign Management:

Work with the coalition and Board to develop strategic priorities and plans;
Translate strategic plans into actionable steps with measurable benchmarks and outcomes;
Manage a coalition of 30+ unions and community organizations;
Perform day-to-day programmatic duties and tasks related to coalition and campaign work.

Staff Management:

Create long and short term work plans for staff;
Conduct weekly check-ins to track progress and identify growth areas;
Promote staff development through identifying professional development opportunities.

CEO: Prevention Point Philadelphia Prevention Point Philadelphia

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its multi-service public health organization dedicated to promoting health, empowerment, and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty in Philadelphia. As the CEO, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of PPP, driving strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality harm reduction services.

About the Organization:

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) is a pioneering organization committed to meeting drug users where they are, providing non-judgmental, culturally sensitive services such as sterile syringe exchange, mobile medical care, and prevention case management. With a focus on harm reduction, PPP empowers individuals by offering resources and support to address their health and social service needs.

Candidate Profile:

A dynamic leader with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in this or adjacent fields, including at least 5 years of management/leadership experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency, financial acumen, and a commitment to harm reduction principles. A higher education degree in public health, social work, or a related field is preferred, however, significant professional experience and demonstrated competency in leading similar organizations and/or experience in adjacent fields such as Healthcare, Business or Healthcare Administration, Human Services, non-profit management are also considered acceptable credentials. Strong candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complex political environments.

Professional Characteristics: Required / Desired Skills

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in this or adjacent fields, including at least 5 years of management/leadership experience in a similar role

• A higher education degree in public health, social work, or a related field is preferred

• Strong programmatic and financial management skills

• Experience leading organizational change initiatives

• Direct experience with harm reduction is required, experience working specifically with injection drug users (IDUs) is preferred.

• Cultural competency to work effectively with diverse populations

• Strategic thinking and vision-setting abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to developing leaders and fostering a culture of care within the organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite applications
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Executive Director: Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity

Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE), a nonprofit, non-partisan organization, is seeking an Executive Director. PLSE provides free legal advice and representation to low-income Pennsylvania residents whose criminal records are holding them back from achieving their social and career potentials. PLSE seeks a more equitable social environment for those with criminal records through individual representation, strategic litigation, community education, research and advocacy. PLSE does this by seeking expungements in criminal court and pardons from the Governor; educating elected, business, and community leaders; empowering and organizing under-resourced communities; and leading legislative, administrative and systemic reform.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Executive Director must possess strong organizational acumen, supervisory leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, and interpersonal skills; exhibit outstanding judgment; and be a critical thinker.

• The Executive Director champions the organization’s mission and values and leads the development of strategies for the organization’s core priority areas in cooperation with the Board of Directors.

• Executive Director must be adept at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility.

• The Executive Director will be enthusiastic about implementing and embedding people-centric workplace norms, values, and practices that embrace inclusion, diversity, and equity. The Executive Director will welcome difficult conversations, foster connections, build the community, and value collaborative decision-making.

• The Executive Director will possess effective leadership with external stakeholders: corporate and institutional funders, individual donors, law firms, pro bono attorneys, and other legal and non-legal nonprofit organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate a compelling vision in partnership with the board and staff to advance PLSE’s mission.

• Review the quality of legal work, ensuring appropriate staff oversight and training and monitoring workloads.

• Cultivate, develop, solicit, and steward individual and institutional donors and funders actively and consistently.

• Oversee PLSE’s finances, including preparing and monitoring the budget and annual audit. Manage external accountant’s monthly financial reports and review them with board audit/finance committee. Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place, including written financial procedures.

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and liaison with community and media. Develop relationships and communicate with the media. Participate in speaking engagements and writing about the organization and its impact.

• Connect with individuals and organizations, including pro bono attorneys and community groups, and maintain contacts with other public interest groups.
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Project Manager: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is the nonprofit leading the development and programming of the six-mile Central Delaware River Waterfront, with parks like Spruce Street Harbor Park to the Race Street Pier and the forthcoming Penn’s Landing Park. We are an innovative organization redefining how cities use public space both in Philadelphia and nationally. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Planning and Development team. This individual will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects as they move from planning and design through construction. The Project Manager will work closely with other DRWC staff members and stakeholders advance the transformation of the waterfront into a vibrant, authentic, and essential part of Philadelphia’s cultural and urban fabric.

DRWC is an inclusionary organization that values and promotes diversity in all aspects of its operations. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, gender, religion, handicap, or sexual orientation.

Position Description:

As part of the organization’s Planning and Development department, the Project Manager will work to implement the goals of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware by managing the planning, design, construction, and evaluation of new public parks, trails, and streetscape improvements within the waterfront district.

This position will report to the SVP, Strategic Planning and Real Estate Development.

Responsibilities:

Advance capital projects through planning, design, and construction
Manage day-to-day coordination with consultants and contractors
Assist with selection of consultants and contractors, including drafting RFPs and assembling bid materials
Coordinate permitting and approvals, acting as liaison with key regulatory agencies and stakeholders
Develop and manage project budgets and schedules
Manage public outreach process for capital projects and respond to community questions and concerns during all stages of project development, in coordination with Director of Planning, Policy, and Engagement
Develop content for DRWC web and social media accounts and quarterly and annual reports, in coordination with Communications and Marketing Department
Write grant applications to local, state, federal and philanthropic sources; track grant deliverables and manage grant report writing and administration related to capital projects
Assist with the management of long-term planning efforts, including those related to waterfront transit and transportation planning, historic preservation, and climate change adaptation
Compile and analyze data related to capital project development and post-construction use, develop metrics for evaluation, and suggest adaptations or revisions to plans and processes based on results
Prepare presentation materials for internal and external audiences
Produce graphic materials (maps, flyers, etc.) related to projects

Director of Impact Analysis & Research: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is the nonprofit leading the development and programming of the six-mile Central Delaware River Waterfront, with parks like Spruce Street Harbor Park to the Race Street Pier and the forthcoming Penn’s Landing Park. We are an innovative organization redefining how cities use public space both in Philadelphia and nationally. As we grow, we are seeking a Director of Impact Analysis and Research to help launch a new initiative focused on measuring, responding to, and communicating DRWC’s impact. The Director will work closely with other DRWC staff members and stakeholders advance the transformation of the waterfront into a vibrant, authentic, and essential part of Philadelphia’s cultural and urban fabric.

Position Description:

This new position, which will report to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning and Real Estate Development, will help launch a new strategic initiative for the organization focused on expanding DRWC’s capacity for and expertise in data analysis and evaluation. This initiative will bolster DRWC’s ability to accurately measure the impact of its work, respond effectively and efficiently to changing conditions and feedback, and share the story of the Waterfront with the wider community.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of a new strategy and architecture for data collection, storage, organization, and analysis for the corporation.
Source the appropriate technological resources for this effort and oversee their implementation within the organization including developing the necessary training, policies, and procedures for effective staff and user engagement.
Coordinate across departments to identify, organize, and integrate information sources and flows including:
Park usage: identify new and expand existing methods for tracking visitation to DRWC parks and attractions, including demographics, accessibility, etc.
Asset management: catalogue and map physical assets to aid in life cycle analysis, budgeting and scheduling for regular maintenance and capital replacement.
Community stakeholders and partnerships: establish record of relationships with community members, project stakeholders, programming partners, and other individuals and groups with whom DRWC regular communicates and does business.
Relevant data from external sources, including city, state, and national agencies and partner organizations.
Develop and implement strategy for evaluating departmental and organization-wide impact, including establishing shared goals, regular check-in points for analysis, and internal and external feedback loops.
Assist with communicating the impact of DRWC’s work to external audiences through contribution to DRWC’s annual report and web and social media content, as well as white papers, working groups, and conferences focusing on sharing with and learning from peers across the broader fields of placemaking, planning and development, place stewardship, and economic development.
Assist with the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.
Assist with fundraising and grant-writing, providing relevant metrics.
Assist with research necessary for establishment of a Business Improvement District or similar form of sustainable revenue generating organization.
Foster an internal environment of collaboration, learning, and improvement to achieve shared goals for the organization, the Waterfront, and the city.

Development Manager: Covenant House Pennsylvania

Covenant House PA is a force united by a promise to end youth homelessness as we know it in Pennsylvania. For over 24 years, we’ve led the way with community health initiatives and advocacy in local communities in Philadelphia and York. Covenant House PA provides shelter and a continuum of care for youth experiencing homelessness or commercial exploitation to make a significant impact with this critical issue.

Covenant House PA strives to perpetuate a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.

Position Summary:

As a Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and propelling the fundraising initiatives under the guidance of the Chief Development Officer. Your efforts will focus on crafting compelling grant proposals, cultivating meaningful relationships with funders, and securing the financial resources necessary to advance our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Fundraising: Devise and execute robust fundraising strategies to secure funding from foundations, corporate entities, and public sectors.
Grant Writing Excellence: Draft compelling, well-researched grant proposals. Manage the full lifecycle of grant activities including inquiries, proposal writing, and report submissions, ensuring alignment with funder’s priorities.
Donor and Funder Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with program officers and key stakeholders to enhance funding opportunities. Execute an institutional donor management plan that encompasses prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Communications and Advocacy: Collaborate with the Development Manager to amplify fundraising efforts and donor engagement through strategic communications. Effectively manage digital and social media platforms and team content to raise awareness and support for our cause.
Operational Support and Analytics: Oversee the submission calendar to ensure meticulous planning and timely submission of grant applications and reports, including creation of a timeline and plan for submissions. Utilize advanced database tools to maintain accurate records and analyze donor data to guide strategy.

Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager: Covenant House Pennsylvania

Position Summary:

The Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager is a key player in our organization, working closely with the Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer to strategize and execute marketing initiatives and special events that maximize donor engagement. This role is instrumental in managing corporate relationships and executing major fundraising events, ensuring the organization’s growth and the advancement of its mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Event Coordination: Plan and execute major fundraising events, managing every aspect from venue selection to post event activities. Ensure events meet strategic goals and provide a high return on investment.
Corporate Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong corporate partnerships, enhancing fundraising through strategic alignments and tailored engagement plans.
Donor Database Management: Serve as the primary manager for the donor CRM database, ensuring data integrity, timely gift acknowledgment, and efficient report generation.
Administrative Excellence: Provide administrative support to the development team, streamlining processes to enhance productivity and donor satisfaction. Manage gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor communications effectively.
Strategic Fundraising Initiatives: Implement comprehensive, multichannel fundraising campaigns, oversee peer to peer fundraising initiatives, and manage annual fund campaigns from conception through execution.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

Event Management Expertise: Strong experience in planning and executing large scale fundraising events with attention to detail and budget management.
Corporate Engagement Acumen: Proven track record in building and sustaining corporate relationships, with a strategic approach to partnership development.
Operational and Database Proficiency: Advanced skills in CRM database management and administrative efficiency, ensuring accurate tracking of donor interactions and financial contributions.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication abilities, adept at writing and presenting, capable of engaging various stakeholders effectively.
Organizational Mastery: Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in Learning & Growing: While you may be proficient in some aspects of this position, you are interested and motivated to learn more and improve your skills as well as broaden your knowledge of work in this position.

Executive Director: La Puerta Abierta, Inc

La Puerta Abierta, Inc is a community-based small non profit which offers pro bono, bilingual, culturally and trauma-informed counseling and therapy support that is flexible and accessible for the (predominantly) Spanish speaking community of immigrants who meet our criteria for service. While LPA’s work is therapeutic at its core, we are responsive to the complicated needs and issues facing this diverse community, particularly in the context of local and national immigration policies that create barriers to services and supports that ensure wellbeing. LPA collaborates closely with other clinicians, educators, and community service providers others who work with immigrants to better understand the broad range of migration, acculturative, and family stressors that can affect the mental and behavioral health of immigrant youth and families. LPA’s services include a range of programming designed for newcomer immigrant youth, particularly those who have arrived unaccompanied, individuals and families seeking behavioral health support but who face challenges due to legal, language, economic and social barriers to care.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director position of La Puerta Abierta provides the oversight and management of all key aspects of the LPA organizational system that ensures its smooth, transparent, and effective functioning while developing opportunities for growth that aligns with the values and mission of the organization and expectations of all stakeholders.

More general responsibilities include the cultivation of relationships, coordination of partnerships in the local and international community, all aimed to promote and maintain the highest standard of mental health care and related support to our most vulnerable populations of youth and families.

Specific responsibilities of this position include:

COMPLIANCE:

• Oversee compliance with all necessary registrations, documents, audits and state/federal financial records and state/federal subcontracts.

• Maintain and oversee ongoing development and implementation of human resources support that aligns with the size and scope of the organization. • Oversee the development and dissemination (as indicated) of all training materials, policies and guidelines that relate to the mission of the organization. • Conduct routine meetings with the Board of Director Executive Team members relating to organizational matters and attend to governance of LPA matters as needed.

• Oversee the safety, ethical and best practices of all aspects of the organizational structure.

Leadership and Management (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL): • Support LPA’s Board of Directors through transparent communication, participation in board meetings, and providing information to board committees. • Collaborate with the board to define and update the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

• Provide guidance and support in the implementation of board-led initiatives. • Cultivate LPA/provider relationships within the local and international community that relate to the mission of the organization.

• Develop, coach, and motivate management-level staff and provide oversight regarding all areas of compliance and organizational management.

• Oversee organizational structure, onboarding, recruitment, staff development, and retention.

• Function as lead coordinator of internship and volunteer recruitment and oversight.

• Coordinate and co-facilitate interviews and related evaluations of students and volunteers.

• Develop and implement annual evaluations and measures that inform advancement of qualified staff as is appropriate.

• Set compensation policy, including benefits for staff and contractors.
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River Programs Manager: Land Health Institute

LandHealth Institute is a nonprofit organization and native plant nursery based in the West Parkside neighborhood of Philadelphia. Our mission is to restore the connection between people and nature, through experiential environmental education, community-driven revitalization, and the restoration of native ecosystems. Healthy communities stem from healthy land.

We work in partnership with Riverways, a coalition of local nonprofits working to educate and advocate for:

1) clean water;
2) increased access to on-water and near-the-water experiences;
and
3) youth becoming leaders and catalysts for conservation and awareness of our natural resources.

JOB SUMMARY:

LandHealth Institute has received grant funding from William Penn Foundation to establish a year-round kayaking program along the upper Schuylkill River, just above Fairmount Water Works. We are hiring a River Programs Manager to:

● Build upon our work with the Riverways Consortium and expand the scope of our river programming. Provide safe access to urban waterways, bolster community engagement and environmental advocacy for people of all ages.

● Continue our Program for Future Environmental Stewards and Scientists (ProFESS). ProFESS strives to empower area high school students to become leaders and change-makers through at-the-source lessons on natural history, watershed health, urban ecology, and green equity.

● Continue our scientific monitoring responsibilities of the river and our advocacy for cleaner riverways.

The River Programs Manager will report to the Operations Manager. This is a full or part-time position with some weekend and evening obligations for programming and events, especially throughout the boating season (approximately May-October).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Develop, coordinate, and deliver environmental educational programming

● Lead, train, and oversee ProFESS program students

● Perform scientific monitoring responsibilities, including water quality testing, bacterial

monitoring, macro-invertebrates surveys, and species inventories

● Lead safe on-water and near-the-water programming for the public, including kayaking

excursions and nature walks

● Maintain good relationships with a variety of docking sites

● Update and maintain standard operating procedures, emergency action plans, and

safety information. Identify and evaluate anticipated programmatic risks (weather, water

quality, etc), take appropriate action to mitigate, and be prepared to respond to problems as they arise.

● Create calendar and staffing/volunteer schedule for all River programs

● Oversee and maintain the fleet, ensuring the safety, storage, and hygiene of all boats and associated equipment

● Maintain partnership and compliance with relevant regulatory and law enforcement

entities such as Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Philadelphia Marine Unit, and Philadelphia Parks & Rec

● Community and partnership outreach and development
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