Author: Margie DuBrow

Who We Are:

The Alliance for Decision Education (“the Alliance”) is a non-profit education organization leading the growing call to have decision-making skills taught in schools across the country by 2030. Increasingly, teachers, parents, and business leaders all are advocating for students to learn the skills for good decision-making, improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the understanding that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential decision skills. For more information, please visit www.AllianceForDecisionEducation.org.

The Alliance for Decision Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and encourages inclusivity. We are committed to building and fostering a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be, and the more impact we will have.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Finance Manager will lead the Alliance’s finance function. This individual will manage a variety of areas in the finance space, including accounting, budgeting, annual financial filings and audited financial statements, billing, reporting, and taxes.

We expect the Finance Manager to work primarily from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to a hybrid schedule, likely this spring. In special circumstances, we will consider long-term remote work for candidates who are not local to our office.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage financial planning, forecasting, and analysis
• Partner with senior and executive leadership on budget creation and analysis
• Work with all departments across the organization to create and monitor department budgets
• Manage the organization’s budget by tracking expenses and approving transactions
• Collaborate with the Development Department to track donations and other revenue and to forecast future revenue
• Manage bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; handle all bills, invoices, and reconciliations
• Lead annual state and federal financial filings and audited financial statements, as well as other organizational audits
• Collect, interpret, and review financial data and reports
• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements, including taxes, tax exemption, and the organization’s 501c3
• Partner with Human Resources on payroll taxes and retirement plans
• Collaborate with the organization’s external accountant, auditing firm, and legal counsel
• Other duties as assigned, potentially including supporting Operations Department projects outside of finance as appropriate

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a finance role
• Extensive knowledge of finance and related fields, including accounting, tax, and compliance
• Experience with nonprofit organizations is preferred.
• General Attributes
• Responsible, diligent, and conscientious, with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong execution skills; performance and target driven
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude; ability to initiate and innovate
• Emotional maturity, professionalism, and integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive materials
• High-level collaborator with a passion for the mission of the organization
• Commitment to success in the role and success of the organization
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing conditions and focus
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Technologically proficient

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Alliance employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (including health and dental insurance completely covered for you and your family, a 401k with up to 5% match, and long term disability insurance), generous paid time off and sick-time policies, a laptop, and other tools and resources to help employees do their best work.

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Who We Are:

The Alliance for Decision Education (“the Alliance”) is a non-profit education organization leading the growing call to have decision-making skills taught in schools across the country by 2030. Increasingly, teachers, parents, and business leaders all are advocating for students to learn the skills for good decision-making, improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the understanding that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential decision skills. For more information, please visit www.AllianceForDecisionEducation.org.

The Alliance for Decision Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and encourages inclusivity. We are committed to building and fostering a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be, and the more impact we will have.

The Role:

As a key member of the Development team and reporting to the Deputy Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will cultivate and solicit philanthropic gifts to fund the Alliance’s short- and long-term strategic goals.

The MGO will qualify donors, build a donor pipeline, create and implement cultivation strategies for new and existing major gift prospects, solicit annual and major gifts, and steward donors. Working closely with colleagues in the Development department, as well as colleagues across the organization, the MGO will develop, execute, evaluate, and refine strategies for assigned priority projects or regions to maximize their development potential.

We expect the MGO to work primarily from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to a hybrid schedule, likely this spring. In special circumstances, we will consider long-term remote work for candidates who are not local to our office.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of individual prospects and donors using moves management strategies and evidence-based best philanthropic practices
• Identify new prospects through research and data mining
• Contact, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects to meet specific revenue and activity goals
• Work with key stakeholders to cultivate prospects and build solicitation and cultivation strategies;
• Establish specific individual fundraising plans, including developing and executing a full range of donor cultivation activities
• Answer current and prospective donor inquiries; maintain relationships with existing donors through regular contact in order to maintain ongoing engagement
• Write correspondence, reports, and proposals
• Enter data in the donor database and assure accurate electronic and hard copy files of major gift donors and prospects
• Participate in donor recognition events
• Participate in monthly moves management strategy meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to move forward the Alliance’s funding priorities

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of proven successful experience in individual fundraising
• Experience with prospecting, pipeline building, and prospect development (geared toward securing five-figure and six-figure gifts)
• Experience managing a major gift prospect pool
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts in the five- and six-figure range
• General Attributes
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills; performance and target driven
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Responsible, diligent, and conscientious, with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• High energy, emotional maturity, and integrity; gracious professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive materials
• Committed to building credible and lasting relationships with prospects and donors
• Actively open-minded and intellectually curious; committed to becoming well-versed about the field of Decision Education
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude; ability to initiate and innovate
• High-level collaborator with a passion for the mission of the organization
• Commitment to success in the role and success of the organization
• Actively open-minded and intellectually curious
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing conditions and focus

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Alliance employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (including health and dental insurance completely covered for you and your family, a 401k with up to 5% match, and long term disability insurance), generous paid time off and sick-time policies, a laptop, and other tools and resources to help employees do their best work.

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

Here’s who we’re looking for: 

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

Requirements

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

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

King Day of Service: Community Projects and Outreach Lead

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

Year-round Programing

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

Special Events/Initiatives

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

A little more about us: 

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

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

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

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

Benefits

About AccessMatters

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

Job Summary

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

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

Essential Functions

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

Implement Continuous Quality Management Activities.

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

·        Communicate quality management information directly to Provider Networks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

·        Assist with Network-wide analysis and data synthesis.

·        Conduct evaluation of Network needs and activities.

·        Disseminate written reports and publications.

·        Monitor data and provide technical assistance.

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

Advance the Mission of AccessMatters and Fulfill Organizational Duties

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

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

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

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

·        Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Education and Experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Do

AmeriCorps Member Experience Delivery – 35%

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

Service Delivery and Impact – 35%

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

Service Partner Management – 20%

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

Organizational Initiatives & Site Support – 10%

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

What You’ll Bring

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

How You’ll Grow

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

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

COVID-19 Notice  

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities include:

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

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

Qualifications:

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

Additional Requirements Include:

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

Salary: 

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

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

To Apply

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