Operations Manager: The Merchant’s Fund

Operations Manager

         Reports to:        Executive Director

             Location:        Philadelphia (Center City)

   Classification:        Full-time; salaried; exempt

                  Salary:        $50,000-$65,000 (commensurate with experience)

             Benefits:        Medical and dental insurance; 401(k) with 5% employer match

Paid time-off (10 days), including all federal holidays, summer break (4 days clustered with Independence Day), day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day; Paid sick/personal time (5 days); flexible work schedule; and

We work in a beautiful co-working space in Center City Philadelphia with an outdoor terrace overlooking Love Park. Workplace perks include a bright, light-filled office, showers w/ towel service, discounted gym membership, Cookie Fridays, and unlimited coffee/tea/kombucha/beer.

Start date:        July/August

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Communications Project Specialist: Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Position:  Communications Project Specialist

Salary Range: $58,000 – 62,000

Business Unit: Administration

Department: Communications

Reports To: Director, Communications and Outreach

About Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Philadelphia Works, Inc is the City’s Workforce Development Board.  We are a quasi-public, non-profit organization serving both career seekers and employers.  We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions.  These solutions connect Philadelphia residents with employment and training opportunities and help employers find, grow, and retain local talent.  For more information about our dedicated board members and staff, workforce news, labor market data, services, innovative initiatives, and current opportunities to connect, please visit www.philaworks.org.

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Operations Manager: The Burke Foundation

About the Role

The Burke Foundation seeks an energetic, organized, talented relationship-builder, continuous learner, and problem-solver to join our growing team focused on the healthy development of children and families in New Jersey.

The Operations Manager is responsible for numerous activities, ranging from daily administrative and grants management tasks to event coordination and key communications support. In a fast- paced environment, the Manager will be relied upon to provide excellent planning and foresight, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment under pressure.

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Community Manager: Habitat for Humanity

Position Objective

Reports directly to: Director of Strategic Partnerships

Department: Neighborhood Revitalization (NR)

Must be flexible with hours, able to work some nights and weekends as the Community Manager deems most effective.

This position includes working in the communities where we work, at Habitats offices and partially remotely from home. Approximately 60% are in the community and 40% are a mix of home and office.

At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (HFHP), we are builders who work alongside, not for, others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness.

Position Objective:

The Community Manager will support and organize residents in the neighborhoods where we work to carry out community actions and create campaigns toward upstream systems change. Additionally, the Community Manager will connect those efforts with Habitat’s broader advocacy work and support the development and execution of successful campaigns and coalition building.

Key Responsibly Areas: NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION

  • Support (or lead if needed) the engagement and activation of community residents toward developing and carrying out community action plans.

  • Facilitate residents to identify and plan for community projects and campaigns as necessary to achieve their desired outcomes.

  • Identify neighborhood leaders through one-on-one conversations, connect them to associations, and support them to do projects and campaigns based on residents’ priorities.

  • Work with supervisor to design and pilot a small stipend program of hiring 2-3 resident Community Connectors if deemed necessary to advance neighborhood or advocacy work.

  • Facilitate a minimum of quarterly leadership development opportunities to support the capacity and leadership of residents and existing neighborhood organizations (with the goal to transition facilitation of the neighborhood work to local leaders).

  • Network and collaborate with other groups that benefit neighborhood work and broader Habitat advocacy goals.

  • Articulate resident and coalition missions and visions as applicable, and Habitat’s role in these efforts.

  • Conduct regular outreach to build awareness/increase resident participation in neighborhood work and broader advocacy agendas.

Key Responsibly Areas: ADVOCACY

  • Maintain a feedback loop between neighborhood goals and needs and Habitat’s broader advocacy campaigns.

  • Provide technical consultation and assistance to the Director of Government Relations for effective campaign creation and implementation, and coalition building.

  • Provide relevant volunteer training to advance advocacy campaigns if appropriate.

Key Responsibly Areas: MEAL (Measurement, Evaluation, Monitoring and Learning)

  • Facilitate and manage required measurement, evaluation, monitoring and learning (M.E.A.L activities) related to targeted neighborhood revitalization work.

  • Track resident involvement and create reports as necessary to 1) report funders; 2) advance neighborhood and Habitat Philadelphia’s understanding of our impact; and 3) to inform more effective and equitable strategies.

Key Responsibly Areas: ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

  • Work with supervisor to create and manage Neighborhood Revitalization budget.

  • Help identify potential grants or financial resources for Habitat Philadelphia, residents, partner organizations and coalitions to apply for.

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
  • This position requires a community organizer who can build on the assets and skills neighborhood residents bring to bear and supports the ideas and desires of those who work within the community.

  • At Habitat, we believe in and are striving to center and amplify the lived experiences and expertise of the individuals and communities that Habitat works alongside.

  • We strongly encourage applications from people who are representative of those individuals and reflect the neighborhoods where we work.

  • The Community Manager must be open to continual growth and learning and have a willingness to get training where experience is lacking.

  • 5 years of previous experience working as a community organizer and/or in community development in low-income neighborhoods and or working in BIPOC communities.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability and willingness to learn new technologies comfort with social media and digital communication preferred.

  • Outgoing personality and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, including comfort working within communities of faith.

  • Comfort and ability to develop other leaders rather than being recognized as the leader.

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and self-motivation.

  • Ability to work independently as part of a collaborative team.

  • Special interest in building the power of low-income people to join fights for social, economic and racial justice towards a higher quality of life and stability for all.

  • Experience building and leading coalitions or broad collaboratives is a plus.

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties:

  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

  • Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and walk around neighborhoods.

  • Ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and when public transportation is unavailable.

  • Evening and weekend and evening hours are required as determined by the director.

  • Community Manager for maximum effectiveness (while still maintaining a 40- hour work week)

  • Vaccinated against COVID-19.  Proof will be required.

Benefits:

  • This position is eligible for medical, dental, aid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

  • Please send resume and salary requirements through the Indeed application portal by May 27, 2022. No calls, please.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, familial status, source of income status, domestic or sexual abuse victim status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law in any employment-related decision, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Associate Director, Workforce & Economic Impact: Drexel

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our Policies page to view all University policies related to Human Resources and News and Announcements for workplace postings.

Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.

Please note, the city of Philadelphia has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all Universities. More information can be found in the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC IMPACT

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Job no: 498120
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City – Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Office of the Provost

About Drexel

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

Job Summary

The Associate Director leads the Beachell Family Learning Center at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships.  The AD provides strategic direction and management of the adult education, career services, job training, financial wellness and education, entrepreneurship and small business supports at the Beachell Center. The Associate Director will seamlessly blend together a network of internal and external partners to offer high-quality programming leading to credentials, improved digital literacy, job opportunities for West Philadelphia residents, and supports for entrepreneurs and local and diverse businesses. This role directly supports Drexel’s commitment as an engaged anchor in West Philadelphia by creating programming aligned with the commitment build wealth in the local community by Hiring Local, Buying Local and Building Local, and supports the University’s central commitment to economic impact.

Essential Functions

Hire Local:

  • Ensure equitable access to technology through the KEYSPOT computer lab.
  • Coordinate adult education offerings that meet the needs of local diverse learners and job seekers.
  • Leverage institutional supplier relationships to support Beachell Center’s talent development programs.
  • Oversee regular career workshops that connect job seekers to employers with existing career opportunities.
  • Partner with Human Resources, Goodwin College, Drexel Solutions Institute and other campus partners to identify and engage potential employers and nonprofit training partners.
  • Support workforce pipeline programs designed to train local residents for careers at Drexel.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of citywide resources and services for visitors seeking services not currently offered at the Beachell Family Learning Center.
  • Regularly convene adult education and workforce development programs and organizations, and local employers and other small businesses in order to advance Drexel’s institutional Hire Local commitment.

Program and Partner Management:

  • Manage a portfolio of existing internal and external program providers.
  • Onboard new program partners to the Beachell Family Learning Center.
  • Co-develop performance measures and robust evaluation and assessment plans with partners.
  • Manage contracting and Dornsife space management agreements.
  • Convene program partners to ensure that there is shared understanding and goals.
  • Develop regular partner check-ins to ensure responsive programming, progress toward performance measures and program sustainability.
  • Work with BFLC and Dornsife Center team to ensure that programs are advertised broadly.
  • Collect, compile and share performance measure and outcome data.
  • Maximize programming using spaces including a KEYSPOT computer lab and classrooms.

Administration & Management:

  • Supervise two part-time staff members—Business Specialist and Program Assistant.
  • Supervise VISTA(s) and student employees.
  • Contribute to grant writing and fundraising efforts to sustain and grow the programs and support at the Beachell Family Learning Center.
  • Actively work with faculty to identify ways that the Beachell Family Learning Center can support academic outcomes for faculty and students.
  • Manage volunteer engagement at the Beachell Family Learning Center.
  • Support event and programming needs at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, Office of University and Community Partnerships, and the Office of Economic Impact.
  • Serve on university and citywide committees and working groups.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Buy Local:

  • Support Procurement Services and the Office of Economic Impact in identifying local, BIPOC-owned businesses and business associations within the West Philadelphia Promise Zone and those that are located within the seven target zip codes of Drexel’s civic commitment and engage them through the Beachell Center.
  • Partner with the LeBow School of Business and Close School of Entrepreneurship to support entrepreneurship programs for local businesses.
  • Assist in the development of business criteria with Procurement Services to identify local and diverse entrepreneurs who participate in Beachell Center programs and are prepared to participate in Drexel supply chain.

Build Local:

  • Support programming that connects local community career seekers to employment opportunities within Drexel’s real estate portfolio, unions and third-party developers.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit, corporate HR or higher education.
  • Ability to self-start and creatively solve problems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
  • Strong partnership and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing adult education, digital literacy or workforce development programs
  • Project management expertise, including the ability to take programs from need identification through implementation and assessment.
  • Experience leading program outcome assessment and program evaluation.
  • Knowledge of and experience with budget preparation and management.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as with a team.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to engage, lead and motivate adult learners.
  • Ability to organize and direct multiple activities simultaneously.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

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

Special Instructions to the Applicant

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

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

Advertised: Apr 28 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 29 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

Associate Director: Civic House

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn’s vaccine requirements and the use of Penn Open Pass, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.

Posted Job Title

Associate Director, Civic House

Job Profile Title

Associate Director B

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Civic House Director, the Associate Director oversees the development, administration, and evaluation of social justice educational programming which supports University of Pennsylvania students’ community-engaged learning experiences. The Associate Director will assist in creating anti-oppressive training and workshops, building partnerships with community partners and University colleagues, promoting community engagement among Penn students, advising students, and office administration. During the academic year, the position requires availability during numerous evenings and occasional weekends.

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Civic House Director, the Associate Director oversees the development, administration, and evaluation of social justice educational programming which supports University of Pennsylvania students’ community-engaged learning experiences. The Associate Director will assist in creating anti-oppressive training and workshops, building partnerships with community partners and University colleagues, promoting community engagement among Penn students, advising students, and office administration.  During the academic year, the position requires availability during numerous evenings and occasional weekends.

NOTE: Two positions are currently available. Please see below for details.

RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO BOTH POSITIONS

Civic House Social Justice Educational and Training Programs

Working individually and in collaboration with other Civic House staff members, the Associate Director will identify, organize, manage, and facilitate social justice educational opportunities that guide students in responsible community engagement work. This position oversees multiple programs and initiatives that invites students to critically examine key concepts related to community engagement, including identity, self-awareness, systems of privilege, power, and oppression, and pathways to achieving justice and social change. The Associate Director will support the affinity-based programming, anti-oppression workshops, and discussions featuring community partner panels, faculty, and others.

DUTIES:

  • Developing curricula and workshops about identity development, systems of power, solidarity, social change, intersectionality, social justice, and responsible community engagement;
  • Collaborating with other campus centers on educational programming that aligns with Civic House’s Social Justice Framework;
  • Creating an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist environment through educational programming that supports the entire Civic House community.
  • Fulfilling administrative duties relevant to each program, including but not limited to: maintaining needed records, performing regular assessment, and reporting;
  • Hiring, training, and supervising Civic House student staff and other part-time staff;
  • Developing and implementing short- and long-term programmatic goals;
  • Coordinating new projects, programs, and events;
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners and other University offices, and student groups, and;
  • Participating in developing and maintaining the Civic House website and other social media.

RESPONSIBILITIES PARTICULAR TO EACH POSITION

Position 1: Associate Director for Community Partnerships and Social Justice Education

In addition to the above duties, the Associate Director for Community Partnerships and Social Justice Education will oversee Civic House’s two main community partner programs, the Community Engagement Internship Program (CEI) and the Community Engagement Program (CEP). The Associate Director will be responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, creating and facilitating a social justice and community engaged curriculum, supervising student staff who act as Community Partner Liaisons, and overseeing the funding sources for internships that support students that demonstrate financial need.

Responsibilities include:

  • Community Engagement Internship Program
  • Administering all aspects of program, including partnership building, curriculum planning, facilitating critical reflection and social justice workshops, and supporting Director in process of securing future financial support;
  • Building and connecting with new partner organizations and maintaining current asset-based partnerships;
  • Creating opportunities for community partners to be co-educators for the broader Civic House community.
  • Community Engagement Program
  • Supporting community partner organizations through coordination of a direct service program;
  • Supervising student community partner liaisons in their volunteer recruitment efforts, development critical reflection workshops, and communication with partner organizations.

Position 2: Associate Director for Student Programming and Social Justice Education

In addition to the above duties, Associate Director for Student Programming and Social Justice Education will oversee the two main student programs, the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project (WPTP) and the Penn Alternative Breaks Program (PAB). The Associate Director will be responsible for advising WPTP & PAB’s Executive Boards, building partnerships with community organizations and neighborhoods schools, and creating a critical community engaged curriculum to support the programs in responsible community engagement. Responsibilities include:  

  • WPTP
  • Overseeing programmatic, training, and administrative aspects of this initiative that aims to promote mutually beneficial relationships between the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia students, and West Philadelphia partner schools, primarily through weekly tutoring sessions;
  • Supervising WPTP’s Executive Board Chair and other undergraduate Board members who oversee the on and off campus programs and create trainings for roughly 300 tutors;
  • Supervising Graduate Assistant and working with the Administrative Coordinator and others to ensure that all administrative aspects of the WPTP are addressed as needed.
  • PAB
  • Mentoring and supporting the Board throughout the academic year and summer through regular meetings, educational programming, and consistent communication;
  • Designing PAB curriculum that centers critical reflection and anti-racist community engaged practices, following the Civic House Social Justice Framework;
  • Communicating and building asset-based partnerships with community partner organizations that prioritize those most impacted by injustices;
  • Serving as the 24/7 on call campus contact for students while the groups are on trips.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, or related discipline and/or equivalent education and experience; a minimum of 1-3 years professional-level involvement with higher education community-engagement experience, social justice education, work with community-based organizations, and/or student development work; extensive relevant experience may substitute for masters-level work.  Deep understanding of anti-oppressive frameworks, social justice issues related to critically analyzing systems of privilege, power, and oppression, community engagement, community organizing, social change and movement work, and advocacy. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of initiative, as well as strong speaking, facilitation, and writing skills, and proven organizational and program planning skills.  Demonstrated commitment to social justice, social change, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Basic computer and word processing and database skills; experience with Handshake, WorkDay, and additional software and internet-based resources; experience with social media and Canva.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

TO APPLY

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.  Applications that do not include a resume and a cover letter specific to this application will not be considered.  For priority consideration, please submit application by Sunday June 5th 2022.

COMPENSATION:

$50k-60k commensurate with education and experience

Department / School

Provost Interdisciplinary Programs

Pay Range

$43,919.00 – $66,183.00

Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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Director, Audrey E. Evans Center for Family Support Services: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region

The first Ronald McDonald House in the world – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region – is seeking a Director for its newly formed Audrey E. Evans Center for Family Support Services, to be officially launched late summer 2022.

Named in honor of Dr. Audrey E. Evans, a pioneer in the clinical study and treatment of childhood cancer and the visionary co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House, the Center for Family Support Services at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, focuses on the complex needs of families with seriously ill children.  Dr. Evans recognized that “a sick child is a sick family” and built a care model around this strongly held belief, now in place at over 375 Houses worldwide.

Through the Center, guest families are guided through the room request process and once welcomed into the House are provided access to a team of social workers offering supportive assistance including emotional, financial, family resources and health & wellness.   Additional support programming includes activities and events, tutoring and education for patients and siblings, specialized workshops and after-stay support. In addition, the Center incorporates a learning component through internships with partner colleges and universities.  The Audrey E. Evans Center for Family Support Services is central to our focus on the health and wellbeing of the entire family and our mission to provide a community of comfort and hope. The Center’s director will lead a team to continue Dr. Evans’ legacy in providing comprehensive supportive services to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House or visiting our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at our partner hospital locations.

 Job Summary:  The Director of the Center for Family Support Services is responsible for the development, administration, management, evaluation, and expansion of comprehensive supportive services provided to our families. This individual will work collaboratively with their organization colleagues in the Operations and Administrative functions to best support families before, during and after their stay or while utilizing the Family Rooms at our partner hospitals.  This role requires strong team leadership skills and the strategic vision and commitment to grow our services in alignment with the unique needs of our families.

You must be COVID vaccinated to be hired in this role. You will be required to maintain your COVID vaccination status as required by RMHC of the Philadelphia Region.

Essential Duties:

  • Actively oversee the operation of the Center’s program areas – Social Work, Family Services, Family Activities, Education & Tutoring, and Family Room
  • Manage the buildout and reorganization of the Education & Tutoring and Family Activities programs
  • Lead staff in identifying and constructing workshops, programs and policies to enhance the services provided to individuals and families
  • Engage in professional collaboration with hospital partners to best support the families we serve
  • Engage professional volunteers or professional entities such as academic programs and/or other social service agencies to provide onsite/virtual support services (i.e., child life, support groups, spiritual support, health, and wellness programing, etc.)
  • Develop a best-in-class internship program by building and maintaining relationships with local University partners to provide meaningful opportunities for eligible students
  • Conduct periodic reviews of House rules and policies to ensure consistency, fairness and a clear understanding of living in a community environment
  • Lead team meetings to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to families
  • Identify staff training and development needs and opportunities
  • Lead the development of workshops for staff and volunteers pertaining to interactions with families – medical trauma, empathy, grief, culture, language barriers, etc.
  • Complete all required documentation, reports and projects in a timely, accurate and organized manner
  • Contribute to maintaining a supportive and culturally competent environment for the diverse families, children, staff and volunteers at RMHC Philly
  • Other duties as assigned to support the RMHC Philly mission

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years progressively responsible management and administration experience including team supervision
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Services, Child/Family Development or related field; Master’s Degree preferred
  • Demonstrated program design experience
  • Child Life Specialist Certification a plus

Competencies:

  • Ability to build and manage effective teams
  • Strong program design, implementation and evaluation skills
  • Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to concentrate/focus on complex, comprehensive and emotionally intense issues in both emergency situations and as part of project-based work
  • Ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds
  • Maintain strong professional boundaries when working with families in crisis
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
  • Ability to transport oneself between RMHC Philly locations as needed – Chestnut Street and Front & Erie and partner hospital locations

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Light sedentary office work. Frequently required to sit and spend substantial time on the computer.
  • Must be willing and able to travel between RMHC Philadelphia locations and other locations using personal vehicle or alternative
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear.
  • Must be physically capable of carrying 35 lbs.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
HRFamilyServices@rmhcphilly.org

Manager of Adult Workforce System: Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Salary Range: $75,000 – 80,000

About Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Philadelphia Works, Inc is the City’s Workforce Development Board. We are a quasi-public, non-profit organization serving both career seekers and employers.  We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions.  These solutions connect Philadelphia residents with employment and training opportunities and help employers find, grow, and retain local talent. For more information about our dedicated board members and staff, workforce news, labor market data, services, innovative initiatives, and current opportunities to connect, please visit www.philaworks.org.

Role Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring the maximum effectiveness and efficiency of the Philadelphia Adult Workforce System operations. This position manages and facilitates the overall operation of the PA CareerLink® System providers and additional adult workforce service programs ensuring all goals and standards are met as outlined by the funding sources and the department’s goals and objectives. This position ensures the contractors across the system are working together to achieve the system goals and implementing the system strategies. This position is also responsible for partnering with city departments and community stakeholders to ensure that PA CareerLink® services are delivered throughout the city in an accessible and equitable fashion.

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Manage the Philadelphia Adult Workforce system and providers with a focus on high quality customer service, customer goal achievement, continuous improvement, and strong data practices.
  • Oversee the operations of the PA CareerLink® system providers to ensure all contractors are in compliance with funding source requirements: (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Title I Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and others, as applicable.
  • Manage Program Representatives and Program Monitoring staff to ensure they are providing effective support and monitoring the provider staff.
  • Develop strategies to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the PA CareerLink® system operations along with the specific programs within it.
  • Work with partner offices and organizations to develop plans for service delivery within the community.
  • Work with provider leadership to ensure the center and system-wide services contractors support the implementation of all service delivery models.
  • Participate in formulating and administering contractual goals and objectives as it relates to the Adult Workforce system.
  • Evaluate performance management reports to analyze center and system-wide contractors’ performance. Make recommendations to the Director, Workforce Operations.
  • In collaboration with leadership and colleagues, review analyses of activities, operations and forecast data to determine contractor’s progress toward stated goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with contractor, leadership and Philadelphia Works, Inc. staff in the identification and recommendation of training for staff.
  • Work collaboratively with other managers in Operations & Data unit to ensure effective communication and coordination of services across all systems.
  • Support contract management for PA CareerLink® Philadelphia and adult workforce programs to gather budgets and other tactical duties that support the overall budgeting process.
  • Work collaboratively with the One-Stop Operator concerning the PA CareerLink® certification process, annual monitoring visits by Labor & Industry, and other WIOA and TANF mandated processes for compliance.
  • Advise, consult, and coordinate with internal business units, to address any issues.
  • Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
  • Assist in writing the WIOA Local Plan.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements

Education/Professional Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field with at least 5 – 7 years of experience in Human Services and at least 5 years of management experience.

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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Knowledge of social services programs and compliance management of funding sources

· Experience with human services program design and implementation

· Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, planning and organizational skills

· Excellent management and leadership skills

· Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and possess the flexibility to multitask and meet departmental needs

· Ability to train, motivate and build a cohesive team

· Ability to build solid relationships that engender trust

· Ability to interact effectively with various levels of staff, management, government officials, and the public

· Ability to generate innovative ideas and effectively communicate them verbally and in writing

· Ability to comprehend system wide strategy/vision and communicate it to stakeholders

· Demonstrated ability to move ideas and vision to implementation successfully

· Ability to assess the strengths of others and maximize them to accomplish goals and work objectives

· Knowledgeable and lead by example

· Ability to travel to various locations throughout the city

· Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook specifically

What We Offer

Philadelphia Works offers qualifying full-time employees with a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, life and disability. We also offer company paid vacation, personal and sick leave days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Philadelphia Works is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, transgender status, and gender identity), gender, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual preference, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, in all matters pertaining to recruitment, selection, compensation, training, advancement and promotion, retention, discipline, and termination.

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Director of Workforce Operations: Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Salary Range: $ 90,000 – 100,000

About Philadelphia Works, Inc.

Philadelphia Works, Inc is the City’s Workforce Development Board.  We are a quasi-public, non-profit organization serving both career seekers and employers.  We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions.  These solutions connect Philadelphia residents with employment and training opportunities and help employers find, grow, and retain local talent. For more information about our dedicated board members and staff, workforce news, labor market data, services, innovative initiatives, and current opportunities to connect, please visit www.philaworks.org.

Role Summary

This position is responsible for driving strategy to ensure the maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of the operations of the adult and youth systems and other employment initiatives in the context of Philadelphia Works’ roles as Workforce Development Board. Job duties include supervision of management level staff, oversight of contract management, and leading program development and evaluation. This role will also be expected to represent the organization with stakeholders at the city, state, and federal levels.

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Oversee the adult and youth workforce operations, develop data-informed strategies to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of all contractors, and ensure service delivery is aligned with the strategic direction of Philadelphia Works.
  • Work collaboratively with the Vice President, Operations and Data, Director, Apprenticeship and Training and Director, Research and Data to ensure effective strategies and systems are in place for successful programmatic operations across the three departments within operations.
  • Design and manage the implementation of internal programmatic controls to ensure compliance with funding requirements and local area’s goals, along with managers in the business unit.
  • Lead planning and implementation for new grants and projects, including supporting in the grant writing process.
  • Work with Vice President, Operations and Data, to develop and manage the budget for Workforce System, in alignment with the organization investment strategy.
  • Lead the formulating and management of contractual goals and objectives related to contracts with program providers and intermediaries, where applicable.
  • In collaboration with various internal management and business unit leaders, review analyses of activities, operations and forecast data to determine contractor’s progress toward stated goals and objectives, and adjust programming based upon these analyses, if applicable.
  • Oversee Philadelphia Works staff, including all personnel-related functions including recruitment and selection, performance coaching and evaluation, training, staff development, motivation, communication, and building shared vision.
  • Manage the relationship and contracts of additional partners providing services within the workforce systems.
  • Oversee the management of the sub-recipient contracting process, including the scope and budget development, from an operational perspective.
  • Evaluate contract performance with consideration of organization investment strategy.
  • Advise, consult and coordinate with internal business units to address any issues.
  • Ensure effective communication and coordination of services between departments within the organization.
  • Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.
  • Attend meetings with the funder and program boards/committees as necessary.
  • Assist in writing the WIOA Local Plan.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements

Education/Professional Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy, Public Administration, Organizational Development or related field with at least 7 years of experience in Human Services, with a minimum of 2 years in workforce development and at least 5 years of management experience, preferably at a director level. Experience working with complex human services systems a plus. Or, any combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

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

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Knowledge of social services and workforce development  program and funding sources, such as TANF and WIOA

· Experience with human-centered design and program implementation

· Experience with direct service for youth and adult clients involved in social welfare programs

· Experience with successful development and implementation of human services delivery strategies

· Experience with overseeing case management in an employment or human services program

· Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, planning, and organizational skills

· Excellent management and leadership skills

· Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and possess the flexibility to multi-task and meet departmental needs

· Ability to train, motivate and build a cohesive team

· Ability to build solid relationships that engender trust

· Ability to interact effectively with various levels of staff, management, government officials, and the public

· Ability to generate innovative ideas and effectively communicate them verbally and in writing

· Ability to comprehend system-wide strategy/vision and communicate it to stakeholders

· Demonstrated ability to move ideas and vision to implementation successfully ensuring the quality and continuity of programs and services

· Ability to assess the strengths of others and maximize them to accomplish goals and work objectives

· Ability to travel to various locations throughout the city

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel , PowerPoint,  and Outlook

What We Offer

Philadelphia Works offers qualifying full-time employees with a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, life and disability. We also offer company paid vacation, personal and sick leave days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Philadelphia Works is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, transgender status, and gender identity), gender, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual preference, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, in all matters pertaining to recruitment, selection, compensation, training, advancement and promotion, retention, discipline, and termination.

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Executive Director: ArtWell

Overview:

ArtWell seeks an Executive Director who will embody the mission and the values of the organization while supporting the mission through their leadership, passion, and public connections. Competitive candidates for the Executive Director role will be dynamic, innovative thinkers poised to lead and execute with a visionary mindset. ArtWell is seeking an individual who possesses strong communication skills, relationship building skills, organizational and prioritizing skills, fundraising and financial management skills, professionalism, creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit.

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of ArtWell and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, values, and financial objectives. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the ArtWell team to provide support to all aspects of leading a small, dynamic organization. The Executive Director also serves as ArtWell’s spokesperson and promotes ArtWell to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.

This position is a unique career opportunity for a professional who enjoys working with a small team to make big things happen for the youth of Philadelphia. This Executive Director will be the first director to lead the organization after the Founding Director pursues new opportunities and will have the opportunity to craft, in partnership with the ArtWell team, the future vision and strategic direction of the organization.

Candidate Profile:

A strategic, energetic, and dynamic individual who will be an inspiring, innovative and influential leader and manager. The ideal candidate will have a background in youth programming with a trauma informed lens and five or more years of non-profit experience in roles that required them to be agile and hands on with a passion for youth engagement. ArtWell is seeking a candidate who has experience in financial and project management, fundraising, board relations, partnership building, collaborative team leadership, and innovative responses to trends in relationship to the organization. This candidate should have strong competencies in the following areas: connective leadership, execution (project management & strategic planning), community & relationship building, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. The ideal candidate will have a strong network of contacts, be able to forge new connections, and to open new doors in Philadelphia and beyond. Additionally, the candidate will be comfortable sharing the mission of the organization with influential passion to the community at large.

Professional Characteristics:

  1. Deep appreciation for ArtWell’s mission and values and collective decision making
  2. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
  3. Experience in nonprofit for five or more years
  4. Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors
  5. Proven Success in fundraising, financial management, building donor relationships, and a history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results
  6. Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers
  7. Ability to provide transparent and high integrity leadership while strategically thinking and planning for the organization
  8. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future and mission to the staff, board, volunteers, donors, and the overall community
  9. Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation, and demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff. 10.

Residence in the Philadelphia metropolitan region is preferred; networks throughout ArtWell’s current and potential Philadelphia partnership communities are a plus

Key Responsibilities:

Organization Development:

Works with board and staff to ensure the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.

  • Assures that the organization undertakes a collaborative strategic planning process that enables a plan that is both innovative and within ArtWell’s capacity to achieve its mission.
  • Evaluates the current state of the organization and makes consistent progress toward implementing the strategic plan and adapting as needed.
  • Oversees and works collaboratively with the Program Director to implement ArtWell’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
  • Responsible for promoting ArtWell’s visibility by being active in the community, working closely with arts & education advocates and artists, civic, community, and faith-based leaders, and with nonprofit, corporate, and other professional leaders.
  • Responsible for assisting in expansion building through community partnerships and corporate development.

Board Relations & Governance:

Collaborates with the board in order to fulfill ArtWell’s mission.

  • Collaborates with the Board Chair and others to foster strong, transparent, and inclusive relationships with the board members, staff, and teaching artists.
  • Leads, supports, and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
  • Provides leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carries out plans and policies authorized by the board.
  • Communicates effectively with the Board and provides, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
  • Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, and fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
  • Responsible for oversight of all Board and committee meetings and recruitment of candidates to fill open Board seats.

Financial Performance, Fundraising, and Fiscal Health:

Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

  • Steward and grow existing funder and donor relationships, strategically increase revenue within the spheres of individual donors, foundation support, corporate partnerships and fee for service opportunities
  • Responsible for fiscal management and planning that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
  • Responsible for the fiscal integrity of ArtWell in conjunction with transparency of financial condition to the Board.

Organization Operations:

Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure the operations of the organization are appropriate.

  • Effectively oversees the administration of ArtWell operations.
  • Establishes employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
  • Maintains a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse, competent, qualified staff by ensuring that sound human resource practices are in place.
  • Promotes active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work.
  • Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other documents made and entered into and on behalf of the organization as well as the oversight of all marketing and communication efforts.

Compensation:

Compensation is $85,000-90,000 annually with benefits that exceed industry standards, including employer-paid 100% medical and dental, generous paid time off (including vacation days, holidays, and personal/wellness days totaling 43 days annually), various other unpaid leave, simple IRA with employer match, and continuing educational and professional development. ArtWell actively monitors and maintains equitable pay across the organization.

Organizational Information:

The Executive Director is the key management leader of ArtWell and reports directly to the Board of Directors. They oversee a full-time staff of six professionals and project-based contractors.

Relevant Financial Information:

ArtWell has an annual budget of approximately $552,000 composed of income philanthropic funding sources as well as fee for service revenue.

Service Area/ Industry Information:

This nonprofit serves the Greater Philadelphia Area and works in the arts, youth development, and cultural spaces.

Notes/ Additional Information: The organization is currently working in a hybrid structure with shared office space. The organization requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

This profile is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Executive Director. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

About Us

ArtWell, an award-winning youth arts non-profit organization, envisions a future where Philadelphia schools and neighborhoods are safe spaces that nurture creativity and innovation; where arts and creativity are viewed as essential for learning, leading, and liberation and where youth of our city are equipped to thrive, become engaged citizens and creators of change. The organization supports young people and their communities through multidisciplinary arts expression, education, and creative reflection to celebrate their strengths, face complex challenges, and realize their dreams. ArtWell has worked with over 400 schools and community organizations to educate, inspire, and engage more than 41,000 youth and adults across the Greater Philadelphia region for the past 20 years. For more information, see www.theartwell.org

Apply for this job

Email your cover letter and resume to Monica Wildes at artwell@diverseforce.com by June 1, 2022. Please disregard the dates noted elsewhere on any job posting site. Confirmation of receipt of application will be sent by return email. Virtual screening with preferred candidates will be arranged forthwith. No phone calls, please.