Author: Margie DuBrow

THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’s mission is to uncover and share compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Ideally situated in the heart of historic Philadelphia, just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. Since opening to the public in 2017, the Museum has gained public and critical acclaim for its “nuanced, warts-and-all version of the American Revolution” and established itself as a destination that brings history to life in a unique and powerful way. Nearly a million visitors have experienced the Museum’s rich, complex, and inspiring Revolutionary story and millions more have engaged with this fuller, more inclusive telling through online exhibits, interactives, and other virtual programs. As we march toward the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth in 2026, the Museum is poised to play a leadership role as a galvanizing force to help guide our country on a path toward building “a more perfect union.”

Position Description

Part of a dynamic team reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving, the Membership Manager advances the Museum’s mission through member retention, acquisition, and cultivation strategies for this complex national Membership program of 4,500 households. Working collaboratively with the Leadership Giving, Marketing, and Visitor Engagement teams, the Membership Manager will steward and develop the Membership program through multiple print and digital communication channels including direct mail and e-mail marketing, plus on-site and virtual programming. This position is responsible for a portion of the Museum’s overall contributed revenue goal.

The Membership Manager directly oversees direct mail and online campaigns for Member acquisition and retention programs, plus a robust member-centric fulfillment process. Analyzes renewal rates, trends, and performance to identify data-driven strategies and new opportunities for growth. Works with Visitor Engagement teams to promote and sell Membership at the Museum, and Marketing to promote Membership in printed and online materials to encourage prospects to join and support. Alongside the Special Programs Manager and Leadership Giving Manager, this position elevates the Member experience through digital communications, exclusive programming, and outstanding customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

·        Working closely with Director of Leadership Giving, analyze and identify data-driven strategies for Member acquisition, retention initiatives, plus on-site and virtual Member experiences. Work collaboratively with Leadership Giving team to execute outstanding calendar of events and communications that encourages joining, renewals and upgrades.

·        Oversee tactics and timelines for multi-channel acquisition, retention, upgrade, and recapture direct mail campaigns, integrating printed mailings with emails and web content.

·        Schedule and manage monthly printed and email renewals with outside vendor to assure accuracy and timely delivery based on list preparation, production, approval process and mailing dates.

·        Work in Raiser’s Edge and MS Excel to produce monthly mailing lists with segmented variable data for targeted renewal and acknowledgement letters recognizing members at each stage in their membership experience.

*   Enter payments to process and update member records in Raiser’s Edge and Galaxy Ticketing. Ensure accuracy of member information between databases to support membership sales, renewals, and customer service.

*   Work hands-on to update, print, fulfill and mail acknowledgement letters for new, renewing, upgrade and gift membership sales. Work with Development and Visitor Engagement teams to train and manage staff to assist in fulfillment process during peak periods and assure timely delivery of materials to members.

·        Act as primary point of contact for Museum Members, answering Member phone line and ensuring timely and efficient responses to phone, email, and mail inquiries, and provide excellent customer service.

·        Develop strategies to advance on-site Membership sales, working closely with the Visitor Engagement team to train frontline staff and implement sales incentives. Collaborate with Marketing team to promote Membership as part of visitor transactions through Membership materials and special promotions.

·        Represent the Museum at Member programs and participate in select donor cultivation programs throughout the year. Assist with departmental events and activities as assigned.

·        Draft content for select Membership communications and marketing materials including letters, e-mails, newsletters, postcards, and other core Membership materials.

·        Collaborate with Museum’s graphic designer and outside vendors to track inventory and ensure all Membership materials are accurate and updated with the latest information and benefits.

·        Work some evenings and occasional weekends, including select high-volume gift processing days between December 26 – December 31.

·        Sustain a team-oriented, supportive environment that maintains high standards and encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

·        Actively support the Museum’s commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion, with an aim to increase and deepen the participation of all audiences in museum activities.

Education:

·        Bachelor’s degree required

Experience/Skills:

·        Minimum 3 years membership related experience, ideally managing multi-channel direct-marketing campaigns as revenue streams (acquisition, retention, and upgrades)

·        Demonstrated experience working with direct mail and/or bulk-mail production

·        Database management skills, preferably skilled in Raiser’s Edge (data entry through reports)

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Familiarity with ticketing systems

·        Strong customer services skills and ability to work with staff at all levels

·        Fiscal responsibility including maintaining budgets and managing budget projections

·        Excellent organizational skills

·        Ability to produce under tight deadlines with multiple priorities

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

·        Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed

The Museum of the American Revolution (www.AmRevMuseum.org) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to employment@amrevmuseum.org

ABOUT PAFA

Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America’s first school and museum of fine arts. Located in center city Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA’s undergraduate degree offerings include a BFA in Studio Art and a coordinated BFA with the University of Pennsylvania. Graduate programs include an MFA and Low-Residency MFA degree, and a Post-Baccalaureate certificate. PAFA’s museum has an outstanding collection of American art, and the museum actively collects and exhibits contemporary art, including work in new media. Additionally, PAFA is home to the Brodsky Center, a print and papermaking center focused on the creation of innovative editions by contemporary artists.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because we were the nation’s first art museum and art school, we believe PAFA has a moral obligation to ensure that every member of our community can study and work in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have the additional obligation of ensuring that our community reflects that rich tapestry of beauty and diversity that surrounds our world. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts, cultural and educational sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. PAFA is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.

PAFA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to work in our pluralistic community.

POSITION: Director of Finance and Operations

The Director of Finance and Operations will support the CFO in building a culture of continuous process improvement at PAFA. The Director will be responsible for the timely and accurate execution of financial functions. The Director will be the CFO’s thought partner to strengthen finance, development, payroll, events, and other auxiliary revenue streams. The successful candidate will also oversee grants and project budget management and will play an active role in the annual budget processes.

The position requires excellent communication skills – an ability to “translate” financial information to the development team, program team, and the senior staff. It also requires hands-on experience with all financial aspects of a nonprofit and the ability to run all grants management and spending reporting to numerous institutional funders.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous process improvement, a willingness to learn, and dedication to PAFA’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Coordinates and/or supervises Finance & Operations staff to ensure day to day operations run smoothly, providing assistance and training as needed.
• Maintains and implements appropriate processes and internal controls over Finance and Operations function organization wide
• Communicates Finance and Operations matters to the organization at all levels, communicates effectively with staff and faculty about new procedures, or to clarify existing ones and provides institutional training regarding Finance and Operations information processes and procedures
• Manages projects periodically to install new or upgraded software applications and/or processes
• Develops solutions to unique management requests for information pertinent to the request, collects and analyzes the required data, design and produce the necessary analysis and report(s)
• Works with all departments to assess internal controls and reliability of data from various systems used across the organization
• Continually create, implement and maintain the most accurate and up to date process narratives, forms and flow charts
• Budgeting & Forecasting – assists in preparation of and report on annual budget and forecasts
• Year end audit – coordinate with Accounting Manager to ensure that accurate information is presented to auditors timely
• Assist with Finance and Operations led Board committee meeting coordination
• Courteously answers questions and resolves concerns of all stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting or related discipline required
• CPA preferred
• Five years in operational accounting required
• Three years’ supervisory experience required
• Non-profit financial management exposure
• Strong communication skills to explain and partnership effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of financials
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Proven ability to understand and work with integrated enterprise software applications and improve processes as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in a standard office setting, with considerable sitting, standing, and viewing of computer
• Mid-level stress
• Requires reaching continually throughout the workday (mouse, keyboard, telephone)

• Resume
• Cover Letter

When submitting your application online using the provided link, please save your documents as Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF (.pdf) files. To help us process your applications as efficiently as possible, please save your files with the following filename format:

• LastName_FirstName_Resume
• LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter

*Due to the amount of potential applicants, we do not respond to voice calls or messages about the status of your application. Based on the criteria for the position, the most qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Thank you for your interest in PAFA.

The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food and information to make healthy decisions. Headquartered in Philadelphia, The Food Trust works with neighborhoods, schools, grocers, farmers, and policymakers across the country to develop a comprehensive approach to improved food access that combines nutrition education and greater availability of affordable, healthy food. More information about The Food Trust is available at www.thefoodtrust.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grants and Contracts Accountant performs the accounting and financial service functions for programs funded by grants, contracts or special revenue. These functions include: preparing financial projections and budgets, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and contracts for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of reports for funding authorities and The Food Trust. Position will be required to develop budgets for grant and contract applications. The Grants and Contracts Accountant provides fiscal service and support for both program personnel and fiscal personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Gathers accurate and timely financial information to prepare grant financial reports for government agencies and other funding sources.

·        Working with program staff and Director of Finance, develops and monitors all budgets for grant and contract proposals and departments.

·        Analyzes and monitors department expenditures across grants and contracts.

·        Responsible for managing and monitoring personnel allocations.

·        Reviews general ledger to monitor expense activity.

·        Analyzes grant budget against actual expense activity to determine under/overspending on grants, estimating any carry-over funds from one year to the next.

·        Interacts with program staff to ensure proper and timely spending of grant funds.

·        Resolves grant problems with program staff or fiscal staff.

·        Performs accounts-receivable collection as it relates to all grant/contract funding.

·        Computes, prepares and submits the annual indirect cost rate. Provide information on the rate with applicable agencies as required. Applies indirect costs.

·        Maintains grant and contract fiscal records.

·        Reviews and approves journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable, assigns account codes and monitors charges for reasonableness and compliance.

·        Assists with audit requests related to grants and contracts.

·        Maintains grant and contract schedules and timelines for reporting.

·        Have a command of revenue recognition rules related to nonprofits.

·        Knowledge of allocations and various ways to allocate indirect cost to management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·        Understanding of The Food Trust’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.

·        Strong understanding of and ability to perform generally accepted accounting principles, concepts and practices.

·        Ability to research, compile and review financial data and provide analysis and recommendations of trends, budget variations, and other related financial issues.

·        Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.

·        Ability to organize tasks in an efficient manner and follow-up and follow-through with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

·        Self-directed and motivated, able to manage multiple and complex assignments and meet deadlines both independently and as part of a team.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with individuals and groups.

·        Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by courteous, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, vendors, funders and financial institutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

1.     While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; taste or smell.

2.     The employee will spend a majority of time sitting at a desk working at a computer workstation keyboarding and performing routine clerical duties.

3.     The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

4.     Operate related office equipment and use necessary tools.

5.     Primarily work seated at a computer workstation with frequent use of a keyboard.

6.     Specific vision abilities required by the job include frequent reading and close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.

1.     The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

2.     Although work is primarily indoors, you will be required to travel outside to The Food Trust locations/special events.

3.     Position may require occasional trips to attend conferences, seminars, and meetings.

4.     May require working non-traditional hours based on operational needs.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENT

•            Bachelor’s or master’s degree in tax, accounting, or finance

•            CPA preferred

•            Skills with Sage Intacct preferred

•            Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in accounting/finance

•            Experience with financial reporting requirements

SALARY/PAY RATE: The Food Trust offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit program, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment where you can grow and learn both professionally and personally and be part of a great team.

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full-time, exempt 

JOB OPEN DATE: Immediately

To apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Accountant” in the subject line.

For consideration, please visit www.afsc.org/job-center and complete the online application.

Company Summary:

 Established in 1993, the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit financial organization headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. WORC was Philadelphia’s first microenterprise program for low-income people and one of the first in the nation. WORC promotes social and economic self-sufficiency primarily for women, minorities, and dislocated workers. WORC and its subsidiary company, the Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF), are certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), which provide a wide range of financial products (micro-and small business loans). WORC is also an approved SBA micro lender and SBA Community Advantage (7A) lender.

To learn more about WORC, visit: www.worc-pa.com

Position Summary:

WORC’s current three-year strategic plan includes significant growth in WORC’s market base and a near doubling in lending volume. Under the direction of the President and the strategic operating support of the COO, the Director of Lending will manage all local lending activity, as well as a small team of small business community loan officers. Our ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of small business lending, SBA loan programs, and excellent people management skills. This is a “roll up your sleeves” working lender-manager position, which requires an entrepreneurial approach and strong business development skills. The Director of Lending will ensure all lending programs operate ethically and consistent with the mission and values of WORC.  He/she must be committed to meeting the needs of undeserved markets and have a passion for providing services to a diverse population, including refugees and immigrants.

Core Responsibilities:

Business Development (25%)

• Cultivate and develop strong relationships in the community and with aligned community partners
• Develop and guide potential borrowers through the application process and underwriting process, ensuring application packages are complete and timely.
• Identify borrower and product opportunities where WORC’s capital is most needed and fits within our capabilities and impact objectives.

Small Business and Commercial Lending (50%)

• Manage and grow all direct lending programs, including Small Business Administration (SBA) programs, meeting all annual lending goals, profitability targets, and loan loss requirements within WORC guidelines.
• Determine borrowing needs and propose appropriate loan structures.
• Determine repayment capacity by analyzing historical business and personal financial statements, as well as by creating financial projections, including traditional and global UCA cash flows.
• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis, underwriting, structuring, and negotiating of financing requests, in accordance with all WORC’s credit policy and guidelines.
• Present loan package to Loan Committee for approval and work with Loan Administration and borrowers to effectively close and secure loans.
• Monitor, manage, and report on all key loan portfolio quality and performance measurements. Ensure compliance with all portfolio policy standards and implement effective credit risk rating processes.
• Manage all loan-related grant and contract-based program deliverables.

Team Management & Strategy (25%)

• Manage and develop a small team of community lending officers, helping to set business goals, personal goals, and team development goals.
• Partner with the Loan Administration team and COO to ensure strong loan performance, loan monitoring practices, and high-quality customer service.
• Develop new loan products and processes to better serve small business entrepreneurs and contribute to WORC lending and strategy development.
• Contribute to loan process improvement, with the goal of increasing clarity and efficiency. Identify opportunities to incorporate industry best practices, draft proposed process and policy changes, and help document then train staff.
• Participate in corporate strategic planning sessions and regular senior management meetings.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or 7-10 years direct related work experience in financial services field in lieu of a degree.
• Required: Minimum 5 years of direct lending experience with demonstrated skill in small business and real estate lending, underwriting, and SBA programs.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to manage and support time-sensitive and complex projects while meeting deadlines and credit policy parameters.
• Required: Solid knowledge of basic accounting practices with an ability to understand financial statements and loan documentation.
• Required: Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Required: Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Required: Highly proficient with Microsoft Products and other technology software.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in managing and motivating a team.
• Preferred: Experience in loan operations and credit policy development.
• Helpful: Experience with Down Home loan portfolio management system.
• Helpful: Experience in community development, federal, state lending programs.
• Helpful: Experience in nonprofit or small office environment a plus.
• Moderate travel required, mainly local Philadelphia region (less than 30% of time).
• Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.

Application Process:

Interested parties should email their email your resume with cover letter and salary requirement to both: fran@truepathadvisorygroup.com and jhoward@worc-pa.com.

Mural Arts Philadelphia is the largest public art initiative of its kind, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For over 30 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative and equitable process, creating nearly 4,000 artworks that have transformed public spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts aims to empower people, stimulate dialogue, and build bridges of understanding with projects that attract artists from Philadelphia and around the world and programs that focus on youth education, restorative justice, mental health and wellness, and public art preservation. Popular mural tours offer a firsthand glimpse into the inspiring stories behind Mural Arts’ iconic and unparalleled collection, which has earned Philadelphia worldwide recognition as the “City of Murals.”

Mural Arts seeks a Director of Mural Operations. This individual is essential to the execution of the day-to-day operations of the organization. They are responsible for overseeing the ongoing maintenance of the collection and the lots, gardens, and parks they overlook; supervising the City of Philadelphia labor crew tasked with carrying out site preparation and mural maintenance; developing and managing vendor contracts and relationships. Lead, manage, and staff the Mural Operations team to efficiently and safely ensure that each mural’s artistic vision is realized and maintained for the long-term.  Carefully assesses all potential mural sites, evaluating the conditions and helping Project Managers estimate and understand the cost of what needs to happen to prepare the sites.  The Director of Operations, coordinates with internal team members and contractors to insure the timely completion of high-quality murals.  Continually research, evaluate and field-test new products and techniques to improve the look, ease of implementation, and longevity of the murals and train staff on their application.  This individual prepares and is accountable for the design and execution of detailed project plans with clear timeframes.

Mural Arts seeks candidates who value and demonstrate the following core competencies: committed problem solving, deep thinking & fearless creation, inquisitive learning, thoughtful communication, mindful collaboration, personal accountability, and a commitment to actively prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

This is a full-time City of Philadelphia paid position and reports to the Chief Operating Officer at Mural Arts.

Specific Responsibilities:

·         Direct, organize and monitor operations and on-site production of 100+ public art projects annually.

·         Oversee all aspects of contract management for wall preparation and cleaning, landscape needs, structural repairs, and project-specific installation requirements.

·         Manage maintenance and clean-up for the entire collection of murals (3500+).

·         Establish and implement operations policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure projects are installed safely and efficiently, liability is limited, and ongoing maintenance is proactive and low-intervention

·         Supervise a department of 5 laborers, and work regularly and closely with staff, Executive Team, program directors, and project managers.

·         Direct inventory of over $3,000,000 in supplies and equipment annually, and departmental budget of approx. $45,000 each fiscal year.

·         The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, independently, and efficiently with numerous deadlines.

·         Coordinate multi-stakeholder relationships with parties, including project managers, businesses, community groups, and members, local government, artists, suppliers, and contractors.

·         Manage fleet of seven City of Philadelphia vehicles; parking, maintenance, and repair scheduling

·         Serve as liaison between city government and city employees on MAP staff.

·         This position requires a significant amount of lifting, carrying, moving heavy equipment, using a ladder regularly, and painting equipment.

·         Occasionally provide consulting services to public art organizations across the country through the Mural Arts Institute.

The successful candidate will possess:

·         Exceptional attention to detail

·         Organized and methodical approach to work

·         Strong analytical abilities and commitment to problem-solving

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

·         Ability to work collaboratively to meet departmental goals

·         Management skills

·         Resident of the City of Philadelphia

·         HS or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in construction or a related field.

·         A basic knowledge of masonry, carpentry, scaffold erection, color mixing, general artistic skills/ knowledge a plus

·         Valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive City of Philadelphia vehicles.

·         The ability to work at heights, general painting / artistic skills

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive health and dental benefits package. The salary is 54,000 annually.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to Kathryn Poole, Project Management Officer at kathryn.poole@muralarts.org . Applications will be accepted until a hire is made.