Author: Margie DuBrow

Executive Director: Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels

ED has overall strategic and operational responsibility; managers 2 part-time employees, vendors and suppliers; provides oversight/coordination of daily food packing; attends Board meetings; emails activity reports to board; actively engages in promoting the organization’s mission.Qualifications: Strong written and oral communication skills; action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative; ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups; basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) & social media; experience working with older adults a plus.For a complete description and/or to apply please send a cover letter and resume to info@chestnuthillmow.org

About Us

Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels is a community-based, non profit organization devoted to meeting the daily nutritional needs of any of our neighbors challenged by illness, disability or age. Respecting our clients’ desire to live independently, our dedicated corps of caring volunteers home deliver two fresh meals each day, five days a week. Forced isolation is avoided; interpersonal relations between client and volunteer develop and individual freedom is supported.

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Lead, Employment Opportunities & Entrepreneurship: United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey’s (UWGPSNJ) mission is to end intergenerational poverty in our region by harnessing, leveraging and strategically investing the collective power of donors, advocates and volunteers, to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty.

Team Summary:  The Employment Opportunities & Entrepreneurship Team focuses on creating racial and social equity in the workforce. The team builds capacity, convenes stakeholders, and engages in advocacy that makes the business case for workforce equity. The goal of the team is to support the development and evaluation of high impact practices that can then be replicated.

Role Summary:  The Lead is responsible for implementing the strategy that is set by the Managing Director, providing support for evaluation of impact and providing support for fundraising.

The Lead works with the Managing Director on the strategies and activities within UWGPSNJ’s Employment Opportunities & Entrepreneurship work. The Lead works collaboratively within the Mission Delivery Department and throughout the organization. The Lead is accountable to both United Way’s Mission Delivery agenda and the Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN) Funders Collaborative. JOIN is a collaborative of public and private funders that works to enhance workforce systems in Greater Philadelphia to better meet the needs of workers, employers, and the regional economy. JOIN realizes this vision by working with philanthropy, government, community organizations and employers to develop and support innovative efforts to eliminate the mismatch between the levels of skill required for high growth jobs, and the lower skill-level of many working age Philadelphians.  UWGPSNJ is the lead partner in JOIN and serves as its managerial and fiscal home.

Overview of Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Management of Workforce Development: (40%)

  • Provides leadership and continually seeks opportunities to advance UWGPSNJ’s Workforce Development and JOIN’s collective vision for the region.
  • Manages the Workforce Development’s brand identity and strong foundation of innovative investments and strategic partnerships.
  • Works to expand the Workforce Development’s tactical approach while aligning UWGPSNJ’s workforce strategy and investments to lead the regional effort.
  • Manages Workforce Development operations, including implementation of strategic plan, grantmaking in collaboration with the Grant Management Officer, budgeting, fundraising, and advocacy efforts,
  • Deepen the relationships with key stakeholders to expand and grow UWGPSNJ’s Workforce Development vision.

Strategic Management: (25%)

  • Manages an integrated workforce strategy for UWGPSNJ using the Results Based Accountability Framework through the integration of racial and social equity practice.
  • Coordinates and implements strategy and practices to build the capacity of workforce development practitioners in the region.
  • Gathers labor market information, talent demand and skills requirements and translate data into meaningful information to create workforce development strategies that improve the employability of citizens of Greater Philadelphia.

Grant Management: (20%)

  • Manages JOIN’s, United Way Core Investment and local multi-year grants, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of data and financial statements; works closely with UWGPSNJ financial staff, business analytics team, communications, and giving teams.
  • Gathers information for additional funding opportunities to support workforce solutions and programming in collaboration with the Managing Director.

Advocacy: (10%)

  • Leads workforce advocacy efforts, including advocacy for the incorporation of best practices within local, state, and federal policy and practice.
  • Foster new ideas and sustainable partnerships through relationship-building with employers and community leaders.
  • Ability to speak publicly to promote UWGPSNJ’s Workforce Development strategy.
  • Work with Marketing & Communications to deploy materials to support and provide awareness to UWGPSNJ’s Workforce Development vision.

Miscellaneous Components: (5%)

  • Serves as liaison with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions and other related external collaborators around program effectiveness, technical assistance, and the strategic planning process.
  • Communicate consistently and effectively with the Managing Director and other key stakeholders on any issues.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director in response to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Note: Work areas for this unit as of 12.31.18 include City of Philadelphia’s Workforce Development Strategy, Philadelphia Works, Inc., Youth Standing Committee JOIN & (Annie E. Casey Foundation) Generation Work; Youth Employment; Thought Leadership and Advocacy and Racial and Social /Equity Initiatives for adult, youth and young adults.

Job qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience preferred, MA degree a plus,
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience; subject matter expert in economic and/or workforce development,
  • Demonstrates required core competencies in accordance with the UWW & UWGPSNJ Competency Framework (Donor-Centric. Mission-Focused, Relationship Oriented, Collaborator, Results-Driven, Brand Steward).
  • Demonstrates ability to drive a systems-change agenda.
  • The ideal candidate is a motivated, highly organized, self-starter who is comfortable working closely and collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Microsoft Office skills and experience required as well as relational database capabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence and ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including funding partners and community-based organizations.
  • High entrepreneurial skills with demonstrated ability in non-profit fundraising; enthusiastic about identifying new revenue sources and developing relationships with funders.
  • Adept at working at both the strategic and tactical level; must be able to develop and implement strategies.
  • Strong public policy and advocacy experience.
  • Strong values and experience with diversity, inclusion, and equity.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure to complete multiple tasks and meet demands and deadlines with a positive, constructive attitude.
  • Valid driver’s license & insurance and/or reliable transportation required for out-of-office travel as required by the position.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life and LTD insurance

403b retirement plan

Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer time off

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Development Director: The Common Place

TCP seeks a highly skilled manager to join our team and serve as a Development Director  (DD). Under the direction of the TCP Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible to ensure resources are available to support the TCP’s mission. The DD manages three major activities:

· Implement a development strategy to secure resources for TCP’s programs and innovative  approaches to enhance the educational and development opportunities for our neighborhood youth · Source/write grants, continue to engage our existing donors and source new potential funders  (annually raise about $400,000)

· Continue to coordinate TCP’s Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) program (annually raise about  $200,000)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in related fields, Finance preferred, with excellent technical writing skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong researching, interpretation, analyzing, and grammar skills are needed.

• Three to Five years of fundraising experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;

• Knowledge and interest in social media including Facebook and Twitter

• Self-motivated, organized, detailed oriented, and goal-driven

• Experience in an educational setting is a plus, but not required

• A proven track record of achieving measurable results

• Experience managing projects and organizational coordination.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Unwavering commitment to students’ success and belief in The Common Places’ mission • Flexible with time; includes hours in the office and occasional nights and weekends

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, PA  CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, AN FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE, AND COMPLETE A MANDATED  REPORTING TRAINING

Benefits

Retirement Plan (403B)

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans available.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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Director of Philanthropy: International Rivers

International Rivers is thrilled to be expanding our team and accepting applications for our Director of Philanthropy opening. The Director of Philanthropy is key to marshalling the resources needed to power our mission of protecting rivers across the world and defending the rights of the communities that depend on them. As the Director of Philanthropy, you will be a part of our leadership team, and coordinate closely with key staff and board members as well as your team to lead our development program.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL RIVERS

International Rivers (IR) works at the intersection of the environment, human rights, and social justice. Working primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, we work with an international network of dam-affected people, grassroots organizations, environmentalists, human rights advocates and others who are committed to stopping destructive river projects and promoting better options. International Rivers brings expertise in big dams, energy and water policy, climate change, and international financial institutions. We support partner organizations and dam-affected people by providing advice, training and technical assistance, and advocating on their behalf with governments, banks, companies and international agencies.

THE POSITION:

As our Director of Philanthropy, you will lead the design and implementation of the organization’s fundraising strategy, with priority on building our major gifts program. You will also provide critical direct support to managing our grants program, expanding and stewarding support among institutional funders, and building our membership base. You will work closely with the Board, Executive Director, and Management Team—all of whom are committed to playing a role in building the organization—to develop and execute our ambitious plans. As the Director of Philanthropy, you will guide and ensure the steady growth of the organization’s annual income and a significant increase in the organization’s support from individual donors

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Director of Philanthropy, you will provide leadership around the strategy, management, direct fundraising, and growth of our development program. Specifically you will :

Strategy

  • Develop and execute long-range fundraising plans that align to the organization’s strategic plan.
  • Develop and execute annual plans that generate the resources necessary to scale-up the ambition of annual program plans.
  • Lead quarterly planning to inform priority fundraising strategies, tactics, activities, and work plans across the organization.
  • Develop and execute fundraising plans with strategic program working groups and regions.
  • Coordinate with and report regularly to the Board, soliciting their strategic inputs and maximizing their contributions to organizational fundraising.

Management

  • Train and manage staff, specifically a Communications and Development Associate and other consultants and staff as the development team grows.
  • Maintain and refine a structured approach to our fundraising systems and processes.
  • Participate in regular leadership team meetings to inform the strategic direction of the organization.
  • Develop and manage organizational income budgets and departmental expense budgets.
  • Facilitate regular meetings with the organization’s Development Working Groups, Program Working Groups, and regional offices to coordinate their role in fundraising and keep fundraising plans on track.
  • Identify and advocate for the resources required to advance International Rivers’ growth aspirations, including consultants, new hires, and staff realignment, and direct the subsequent hiring, training, and management required for any new staff.

Direct Fundraising

  • Manage and build a portfolio of major donors, securing gifts and building long-term relationships with our growing list of philanthropic partners.
  • Play a lead role in ensuring high retention of individual donors and increase in giving levels.
  • Generate opportunities to meet new philanthropic partners, such as finding paths to new networks of donors.
  • Design and oversee our expanded direct mail, phonebanking, digital appeals, and virtual/ in-person fundraising events.
  • Coordinate with program staff to build our foundation income, working toward increases in large foundation grants as well as multi-year grants.

Growth

  • Work closely with our Executive Director and other staff in their high-dollar fundraising responsibilities, providing the support and structures necessary for them to succeed.
  • Manage the growth of our digital presence (email list, social media following, optimization of our website).
  • Manage and directly invest in prospect research to build out the organization’s supporter pipeline.
  • Work with program staff to secure and reallocate small grants to a growing number of grassroots and community partners across the regions we work in.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Required qualifications:

  • At least eight years of work experience as a professional fundraiser, preferably for environmental or social justice organizations;
  • A passion for a better and more just world.;
  • A proven track record of effectively soliciting large gifts;
  • Experience in supervising and managing a team toward accomplishing fundraising goals.
  • Demonstrated leadership in designing, managing and implementing a mix of development efforts, including experience in most of the of following: major gifts, planned giving, institutional grants, and membership-building programs;
  • Ability to write persuasively, with strong communications and listening skills;
  • Ability and enthusiasm to build strong relationships across the organization to accomplish our fundraising goals, including with our leadership team and program staff;
  • Experience with budgeting and financial management for a fundraising department;
  • Self-directed and able to work in an independent and team setting;
  • Experience working with people from a variety of ethnic, racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Cross-cultural competencies and experience in the U.S. or internationally.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the US, and to work some evenings and weekends. As an international organization, we coordinate across time zones, and there will be a need for the Director of Philanthropy to join non-business hour staff calls. Please note: During the pandemic, our staff are working from home and currently not traveling.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience collaborating effectively with small and diverse teams to achieve results.
  • An international orientation and excitement for global work. Bonus if you have experience in the Global South or language fluency in any of the predominant languages in the regions in which we work.
  • Values and can effectively build relationships across regions to understand fully the work on the ground
  • Experience with researching funding trends and identifying new opportunities to effectively link to mission.
  • Experience maintaining donor software platforms and building data management systems for optimum efficiency and impact;

Location: Preference for candidates based in the Bay Area, though candidates in the U.S. but outside of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply. We will consider candidates based in close proximity to major U.S. airports. During the pandemic, all staff are working from home.

Our team: We are a global organization with headquarters in Oakland, CA, and regional offices in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Our staff come from a variety of regions around the globe and backgrounds, including civil society organizations, environmental and public health organizations, start-ups and more. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming place for women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, various religious and ethic backgrounds, and parents, and we actively strive to be better.

Benefits

Compensation and other details: This is a full-time position. The starting salary range is $110- $130K, depending on experience and location. The benefits package includes health care, generous paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, and a health care reimbursement account. You will report to our Executive Director. The travel expectation for this position is about 20% time and will primarily involve travel around the U.S. At this point, our staff are not travelling during the pandemic.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter, including your interest in our mission, to jobpostdev@internationalrivers.org. Please include “Director of Philanthropy” in the subject line and let us know where you heard about the position. Applications will be reviewed upon your submission, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the position is filled. International Rivers is working with Sarah Bennett Consulting to coordinate this search. Please feel free to reach out to Sarah and her team at the email address above with any questions.

Please visit https://www.internationalrivers.org/about/jobs/ for more information.

International Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, class, disability status, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation.

Project Manager: Penn Center for Community Health Workers

If you are looking to apply your talent and energy toward eradicating health disparities in Philadelphia, then this job is for you!

About the position: We are looking for an individual who would be energized to lead a team of community health workers (CHWs) and initiatives that amplify CHW and patient voices in our work and strengthen community ties. This new position helps to address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 in lower-income communities and communities of color.  We have developed IMPaCT, a nationally-recognized, evidenced-based community health worker model that has served more than 12,000 individuals in Philadelphia. CHWs are trained laypeople, hired from local communities, who provide community-based social support, advocacy and navigation to lower-income patients.  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are operating a tele-support CHW model.

About the organization: Penn Center for Community Health Workers (chw.upenn.edu) is a center of excellence for CHW research, patient care and dissemination. Our IMPaCT model, which has been featured on National Public Radio and in the New York Times, is scientifically proven to improve primary care access, chronic disease control, and mental health while reducing hospital days by 65%.  We are currently working with more than 50 organizations across 20 states to create, launch and sustain effective CHW programs. We are part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which provides competitive salaries and exceptional benefits, including an annual tuition benefit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (by percentage of role)

  • Supervise a team of 3 CHWs, ensuring quality of patient outcomes by producing regular reports and coaching your team to develop their skills and adjust to changing pandemic impacts on patient needs (60%)
  • Amplify CHW and patient voices in our media and policy work by writing brief success stories and coordinating media requests and the consent process for CHW/patient participants (30%)
  • Build ties with community organizations and businesses that can help CHWs close gaps in meeting patient needs (e.g., food or prescription deliveries) during the pandemic and beyond (10%)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience beyond Bachelor’s degree attainment if you are a college graduate
  • Leadership experience within community-based organizations, preferably in a supervisory role
  • Solid understanding of healthcare and social service systems, including processes for enrolling in public benefits
  • Experience with clinical social work and/or case management
  • Comfort producing reports and using data to drive performance results
  • Self-starter who can make strong connections with local businesses and community organizations virtually and in person
  • Excellent organization as well as oral and written communication skills (formal communications experience is a plus)
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic organization, where flexibility, high performance, and creative thinking are strongly valued
  • Passion for improving the lives of lower-income individuals

Benefits

Full UPHS benefits

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Terry Mittelman (terry.mittelman@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with subject line “Project Manager.” Please label attachments as follows:

  • LastnameFirstname_CPAMcoverletter
  • LastnameFirstname_CPAMresume

Grant Manager: Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

Organization

Founded in 2003, the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians’ (WCNP) mission is to promote inclusive economic growth through immigrant integration. We develop and implement training programs focused on social, civic, and economic engagement which enhance skills and expand opportunities. By doing so, we strengthen the economic development of the city and the state. We believe that immigrants broaden the productivity, profitability, and stability of this region and contribute to both Pennsylvania’s and the nation’s economic growth.

The barriers immigrants face are as diverse as our participants, and our programming responds to the comprehensive and varied nature of their challenges by providing creative, measurable responses to each scenario. We believe every person has skills, experience and aspirations to participate in creative solutions to their challenges and choose their own course of action. We practice collaborative, participant-centered approaches as we seek to cultivate a community that can serve as a vital resource for all people working toward successful immigrant integration.

We seek to address individual needs through our programming, but we also recognize the value of strategic partnerships to elevate immigrant voices and opportunity. By cultivating these external relationships, we increase awareness and leverage resources that promote immigrant inclusivity as an important component of economic growth for all.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grant Manager is responsible for developing, writing, and submitting grant proposals to public and private foundations and other grant-making organizations, and will persuasively communicate the Welcoming Center’s mission and programs to potential institutional funders. The Grant Manager is an essential part of the Welcoming Center’s team and will assemble and submit grant requests and reports, establish and maintain contact and relationships with foundation contacts, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines. The Grant Manager will coordinate with Program Directors to stay current on program details, including participation in strategy sessions or program retreats to have a full understanding of the intended outcomes, resources needed, and capacity needed to implement programs.

Responsibilities

·        Developing and writing grant proposals to foundations, government contracts, and other grant-making organizations.

·        Persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.

·        Assembling and submitting grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, financial information, presentations, and all other required attachments.

·        Establishing and maintaining contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers, bringing in program staff when necessary to facilitate deeper relationships with funders.

·        Ensuring prompt acknowledgement of foundation gifts.

·        Maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.

·        Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals.

·        Coordinate with program staff and Salesforce team to ensure all necessary data is collected for funder requirements; Support program staff in the collection and analysis of data when it is funder specific.

·        Oversee administration of grant schedule and coordinate with program staff to efficiently deliver reports.

Skills and Abilities

·        Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential.

·        Ability to craft funding proposals in a clear, concise and compelling manner.

·        Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly-organized.

·        Experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information.

·        High level of computer literacy required.

·        Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.

·        Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work efficiently.

·        Ability to coordinate with teams, excellent listening skills, ability to communicate multiple perspectives and needs to different audiences.

Professional Qualifications

·        Minimum five years nonprofit grant writing experience.

·        Bachelor’s degree.

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

·        Experience with Salesforce a plus.

·        Experience writing grants in the fields of immigration, workforce development, entrepreneurship, adult education, ESL, and community engagement a plus.

Salary range: $55,000 – $60,000

Application Submission

To apply to this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@welcomingcenter.org with the subject “Grant Manager”.

For information on The Welcoming Center please visit our website at www.welcomingcenter.org.

The Welcoming Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Health Insurance, dental insurance, vision, 401k, employee assistance program, transit benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, professional development

Location
211 N. 13th Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Project Associate/Manager: Community Ventures, Inc.

Community Ventures, a non-profit corporation, develops affordable housing, mixed-use properties, and other neighborhood assets in partnership with neighborhood organizations in Philadelphia. The Project Associate/Manager (PM) will work with the Executive Director, Program Director and other program staff to manage specific development projects with a focus on CV’s Rebuild projects.

Rebuild is the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure program (Rebuild) with three main goals: 1) make physical improvements to parks, recreation centers and libraries; 2) promote diversity and economic inclusion; and 3) engage with community members to leverage their knowledge, power, and expertise.

Community Ventures is currently managing five Rebuild projects with total projects costs of approximately $30 million. In addition to Rebuild, Community Ventures is currently working on several affordable housing developments at different stages. Project Associate/Manager responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to; providing oversight and coordination to enable projects to be completed on time and on budget; managing design and community engagement consultants throughout the design and construction phases; coordinating with all parties during construction; reviewing plans and documents and providing feedback & guidance to design professionals; . and engaging productively with Rebuild staff and CV consultants, including engineers, planners, architects, contractors and representatives of civic, community and governmental organizations. The Project Associate/Manager will report to the Program Director and work closely with the Program & Sustainability Manager and Program Assistant and will work full time (40 hours/week).

Community Ventures is a small organization and any list of duties must therefore be considered incomplete and subject to change. All employees must pitch in where needed. The Community Ventures work environment is friendly and informal but serious. We are typically working on several different projects at any one time, and any candidate for the job will need to be able to keep several balls in the air while maintaining calm and a sense of humor.

Specific Tasks

Rebuild Projects

  • Represent Community Ventures during design, community engagement, and construction meetings.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders for assigned projects.
  • Coordinate with Architects/Engineers/General Contractors through all phases of design and construction.
  • Monitor project schedule, budget, change orders, MWBE/Section 3 requirements and overall project progress.
  • Provide reports concerning design and construction progress to Program Staff and Rebuild.
  • Work with Program Staff, community engagement consultants, and various community and government stakeholders to plan and implement community informed engagement and design process.
  • Meet regularly with Program Staff, consultants, and community and government stakeholders regarding project status.
  • Assist Program Staff with consultant RFQ/RFP process, review and selection.
  • Oversight of Project Close-out and Commissioning.
  • Review site designs, plans, specifications, bids and other documents for feasibility, adherence to program and professional standards and practices, and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; recommend revisions to the plans and specifications, if warranted.
  • Attend regular Rebuild project meetings and meet with consultants and staff to resolve design and construction problems.
  • Review all incoming project invoices related to subcontracts and vendor deliverables.
  • Monitor all project subcontractor/vendor/partner selection, contracting and deliverables to ensure fulfillment of programmatic obligations and fiscal requirements.
  • Monitor project activities and outcomes, and write, review, and/or submit project reports to Rebuild and evaluation/outcomes according to contract guidelines.

General

  • Assist CV program staff with the wide array of tasks associated with housing development and construction projects, as needed and as available.
  • Assist with the review of conceptual design through construction documents for all projects.
  • Participate in construction site meetings, based on experience.
  • Participate in project design/coordination meetings with architects and other consultants.
  • Resolve the wide range of random problems that typically arise in property development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction, real estate development, urban planning, economic development, or sustainability
  • 3-5 years of project management experience in the real estate, design or construction management field; Experience working with a diverse set of partners, including government and residents/community members
  • Strong writing & math skills, familiarity with Excel (MS Project experience, a plus)
  • Basic understanding of construction drawings and project specifications.Experience with all safety and OSHA compliance requirements, preferred.
  • Basic understanding of construction trades, methods and materials.
  • Computer skills & aptitude (word processing, spreadsheets, project management software)
  • Helpful, flexible, self-starting attitude
  • Problem-solving orientation
  • Capability to manage multiple tasks
  • Familiarity with Federal housing regulations would be a plus (Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Community Development Block Grants, Federal HOME etc.) would be a plus
  • Familiarity with EOP, OEO, and Prevailing Wage requirements would be a plus
  • Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability methods and programs

Benefits

Benefits

  • Health insurance: Gold HMO level – 90% of cost for family with limited dental coverage
  • Retirement: Employee contributions to 403(b) plan matched up to 7%
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability

Location

1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

How to Apply

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4CB DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SPECIALIST: 4 Circles Beyond, Inc.

4 Circles Beyond, Inc. (www.4circlesbeyond.org) has created this new position to build a fundraising program, strengthen community networking and further develop the organization infrastructure.  The Development & Community Connections Specialist will lead fundraising and networking efforts with a particular focus on the creation of a new school – the Academy for Peace & Liberation Education, scheduled to open in 2023. 

Responsibilities:

1) Research funding sources, manage annual fundraising and prepare and manage grant applications.

2) Identify leverage points for strengthening neighborly & political networks in the future school community

3) **Boost our visual and communal presence – become a daily/regular

attender at key events, regular school district meetings, gatherings of

non-profit agencies, etc.

4) Co-develop implementation plans for 4CB/AP&LE based on the vision, mission and business strategies laid out by the Director and the Advisory Board

5) Staff the 4CB Advisory Board – administering meetings and minutes and assuring good relationships

6) Work with the 4CB Project Coordinator to increase visibility on social media and assure that the 4CB website is current and accurate

7) **Manage public events (fundraising events, PL&A events, Workshops to be held at in planned school site and in other locations through BD101)

8) **Supervise volunteers, contractors, staff

**For 2021, these tasks will be regulated in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines

Benefits

Compensation includes basic employee benefits including health insurance

Location
Philadelphia, PA

Director of Community Based Health Services: AccessMatters

About AccessMatters

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

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Health Access & Service Delivery, the Director of Community Based Health Services provides accountable, operational leadership, oversight, and management of the development and implementation of the full AccessMatters portfolio of HIV programs and community prevention services, including testing and counseling, navigation and linkage to care, case management, clinical network management, and others. This position develops opportunities across AccessMatters’ departments to address needs of underserved populations in our service areas, such as African American MSM, WICY (with particular attention to Black and Latinx youth) and individuals living at or below the federal poverty level, among others. The Director must understand the Philadelphia public health resource landscape and the value of building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organizations.

The Director serves as Principal Investigator/Project Director for several federally funded programs within the HIV services portfolio, including (1) a CDC targeted HIV/STD testing and linkage to care navigation program (named “Brothers United”) (2) a SAMHSA project designed to use the SBIRT model to enhance prevention services for Black/Latinx youth in Philadelphia who positively screen for Substance Use Disorder; and (3) a HRSA Special Project of National Significance (SPNS) (preliminarily named “Sisters United”) focused on improving the retention in care and viral suppression of Black women living with HIV. Additionally, the Director oversees AccessMatters Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program – Part D.

The Director takes a responsibility for ensuring that program goals and objectives are achieved, including the delivery of quality client services are met through team building and supervision of staff, continual monitoring of clinical providers and performance measure data, effective communication, and collaboration with other departments and other agencies. The Director is also instrumental to the larger Health Access & Service Delivery team by assisting the Vice President and fellow leaders with management tasks, including but not limited to programmatic infrastructure development, development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to managing diverse HASD / CBHS programs and service networks, preparation and dissemination of communications, drafting of reports, contracts management, data monitoring, and training and capacity building activities.

As part of the Senior Management team, the Director embraces and advances the mission and core values of AccessMatters, setting a positive example for staff by uniting colleagues and supervisees in support of the strategic vision adopted by the Board and Chief Executive. The Director helps to provide leadership, direction, and resource stewardship to the organization, while fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, high-performance, and ethical behavior. The Director will be expected to participate in all departmental meetings and activities as needed and other duties as assigned.  As a program leader, the Director also advances AccessMatters’ organizational mission and strategic vision, serving as a role model for staff. This position is full-time and exempt.

Essential Functions:

Reporting to the Vice President of Health Access & Service Delivery, the Director will:

Provide Accountable Senior Leadership and Oversight of all AccessMatters HIV Programs

·        Assure program compliance with federal, state, and local funding agencies, and serve as Principal Investigator/Project Director for assigned projects, including (1) a CDC targeted HIV/STD testing and linkage to care navigation program (named “Brothers United”) (2) a SAMHSA project designed to use the SBIRT model to enhance prevention services for Black/Latinx youth in Philadelphia who positively screen for Substance Use Disorder; and (3) a HRSA Special Project of National Significance (SPNS, preliminarily named “Sisters United”) focused on improving the retention in care and viral suppression of Black women living with HIV.

·        Oversee the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program – Part D, which supports clinical care for Women, Infants, Children and Youth living with or affected by HIV through a Network of providers.

·        Proactively implement community based HIV/STD, and other sexual and reproductive health interventions and service models to diverse populations impacted by HIV/STD, through collaboration with community partners, organizations and leaders to ensure long term success based on knowledge, insight, and vision of AccessMatters’ mission and strategic plan.

·        Implement interventions according to funded program protocols and monitor quality of program components; develop and/or modify policies and protocols as needed.

·        Assure the implementation of overall program goals and objectives, the timely and accurate submission of reports, and any required remediation to assure program goals and objectives are met.

·        Ensure that appropriate and accurate program data is being securely collected, submitted, and maintained for reporting, evaluation, and analysis.

·        Develop and implement recommendations for service improvements and enhancements, identifying service gaps for additional program development.

·        Develop public health and awareness campaigns to support the work and work with communications team to promote AccessMatters’ HIV programs and initiatives, including use of online social media.

·        Develop and maintain strong community and partner relationships, while providing program guidance to program partners throughout the service area.

·        Assure support to the service providers in data collection, invoicing, referral relationships, and technical assistance as required.

·        Stay current on the changing Philadelphia public health resource landscape and remain updated on HIV literature and interventions to regularly assess strategies for community engagement and behavioral change to improve outcomes; research and analyze trends related to public health prevention programming and interventions.

·        Partner with area academic and community-based organizations around research and evaluation opportunities to further health disparities work.

·        Conduct trainings and presentations to represent HIV Services and community based health initiatives within AccessMatters and the community at large, to keep stakeholders informed about relevant programs and protocols.

·        Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders and agency departments to increase program impact, achieve deliverables, and advance the strategic vision of unified program networks that provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services for all people.

Lead, Develop, Supervise, and Manage Individuals and Teams

·        Through active and positive team engagement, supervise, train, develop, coach, support, and motivate a team of direct reports, including the Deputy Director, Health Resource Specialists, and volunteers, to meet goals and work cooperatively to execute program strategies and manage all aspects of HIV program services and workflows.

·        Establish outreach schedule, train Health Resource Specialists, and monitor their work offsite. Hire, train, and evaluate staff; coordinate staff assignments, individual and group supervision, and team meetings.

·        Using a strengths-based perspective, coach each staff member to build and utilize individual strengths for program activities, while providing supportive feedback and learning enhancements to address developmental needs, and taking corrective action when warranted.

Manage Program Contracts, Funding Sources, and Budgets

·        In collaboration with the Vice President and Fiscal Department, manage and support timely workflow around relevant budgets and contract requirements in areas of deliverables, compliance, expenditures, reconciliation, invoices, contracting, and reporting.

·        Lead the recruitment and onboarding of subcontracted providers and network partners; oversee the negotiation, development, and execution of service contracts with all subcontracted providers.

·        Assure the monitoring of all contracted services provided by network partners in accordance with city, state, federal and other funding agency guidelines.

·        Initiate, execute, and oversee the development of program guidance for provider networks in the CBHS portfolio of services; review and incorporate funder guidance, and collaborate with Program Managers to identify and communicate network questions, concerns, and requests.

·        Facilitate and participate in network meetings, trainings, and outreach events to develop strategies to support network partners in meeting program goals and quality indicators.

·        Facilitate site visits and program reviews by funding agencies including the development of protocols, organizing of materials and program presentations to demonstrate program quality, effectiveness, and compliance with federal, state and local funding agencies contractual requirements.

·        Collaborate in Quality Management functions and initiatives in conjunction with internal Quality Management staff.  Participate as agency representative on assigned local and/or state Quality Assurance Committees or Coalitions.

·        Lead and actively participate in the identification and writing of all local, state, federal and foundation grant proposals to obtain and maintain funding for program services.

·        Develop and monitor all program expenditures and provide forensic review and reconciliation of all funds associated with programs and interface with Fiscal Department.

·        Maintain client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.

·        As needed, respond to client/community member inquiries regarding CBHS and other public health programs in the AccessMatters portfolio of services, conduct eligibility assessments, link prospective patients to care, and troubleshoot concerns.

Advance the Mission of AccessMatters and Fulfill Organizational Duties

·        Serve as agency “ambassador” and contact for external stakeholders to establish and/or maintain good relationships with provider agencies, key contractors, government officials, and collaborative partners to benefit consumers and facilitate the work of program team and the agency overall.

·        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.

·        Demonstrate commitment to the principles and values of the AccessMatters Strategic Plan, including support for the organization’s efforts toward equity and commitment to social justice and public health.

·        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.

·        Execute projects and perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·        Demonstrated knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health, inclusive of sexual and reproductive health issues and issues throughout the lifespan, across impacted communities.

·        Superior knowledge of HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases, and their effects on diverse populations and communities.

·        Superior knowledge of HIV care and prevention interventions across impacted communities.

·        Knowledge of health care delivery systems.

·        Strong understanding of the concepts and practices associated with effective program management.

·        Excellent skills in counseling, staff development, and team leadership abilities for multi-dimensional program activities.

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

·        Ability to manage business partner relations, monitor budgets and expenditures, and follow fiscal procedures.

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

·        Ability to perform with a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, including demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA and other federal, state, and local regulations governing client confidentiality.

·        Demonstrated 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 sexual and reproductive 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 and programs in diverse settings.

·        Demonstrated ability to lead and work in project teams, managing multiple projects with multiple deadlines and priorities successfully.

·        Ability to self-manage, independently prioritize, assess and solve problems, negotiate solutions, and effectively handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, while taking direction as needed.

·        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.

·        Ability to travel for the implementation of program activities and offsite meetings in Southeastern Pennsylvania as well as across the State of Pennsylvania as needed.

·        Ability to supervise staff/activities at community locations outside of normal business hours, as needed (e.g., scheduled nights and weekends).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·        Required – Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social work, non-profit management, or related field; Preferred – Masters in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, or other related health field. Relevant industry specific experience may be considered in lieu of degree where possible.

·        Required – substantial (e.g., 5 years minimum) experience in HIV care, prevention, and program leadership, including HIV related program planning and implementation, direct HIV care and/or prevention, health education/community based services, with preference for experience with CDC Behavioral Interventions for targeted communities.

·        Required – 5 years of experience in professional health program management, including staff supervision and team leadership in HIV programs, healthcare, health promotions, health data management, quality improvement, or other relevant function; experience service contract administration desirable; experience in a non-profit environment preferred.

·        Also required – substantial experience (e.g., 3 years) in technical writing to create grant proposals, formal reports, program guides and other authoritative materials.

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

HOW TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to the Director of Community Based Health Services 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 is currently operating remotely, candidates are expected to reside within commuting distance of our headquarters in Center City, Philadelphia. ** No calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by January 15.
AccessMatters offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to the Director of Community Based Health Services 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 is currently operating remotely, candidates are expected to reside within commuting distance of our headquarters in Center City, Philadelphia. ** No calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by January 15. AccessMatters is an equal opportunity employer.

Refugee Community Loan Manager: Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) and its subsidiary The Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF) are both certified Community Development Financial Institution that provide financial, technical, and asset building assistance to micro entrepreneurs and businesses in the Philadelphia area. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is committed to meeting the needs of underserved markets.

WORC offers a range of small business financing products ranging from $500 to $50,000 and we link customers to a comprehensive array of financial education and other services provided by WORC.

Over the next several years, WORC/ EOF is looking to expand our market base and significantly increase our loan volume and deployed capital. The ideal candidate has existing contacts with local financial institutions, economic development and business assistance organizations, community organizations, professional associations, economic development agencies and/or small business development centers and knowledge and experience working with refugees and immigrants.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Marketing and growth of the Refugee Program by identifying specific markets, populations, community groups, community leaders, to reach out and educate about loan products and development services available to recruit clients.
  • Originate (package) and underwrite loans as well as providing training and technical assistance resources in accordance with contract compliance requirements. Package and close 6-10 loans per quarter. Submit loans with required documents and loan manager recommendation to MMS (LiftFund) for underwriting and present loans to the loan advisory council for approval where required.
  • Provide training and technical assistance (e.g. bookkeeping, business plan development, marketing, etc.) the clients both before and after loan closing.
  • Go to community business owner’s place of work to pick up documents and assist with getting the client “loan ready”. It is preferred to have a space at a community center for up 8 hours a week where clients can meet you with their documents and TA needs.
  • Work one-on-one with entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the lending process to identify and address financing and business development needs.
  • Monitor existing ORR and Immigrant loan clients and pro-actively address clients with challenges. Work with other business clients as requested.
  • Work cross-functionally with other departments to maximize new business development and marketing efforts across the organization.
  • Attend WORC staff and program meetings
  • Assist with collections for the Refugee and Immigrant loan portfolio as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A four-year degree from an accredited university in a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in community or economic development lending, and/or microfinance with lending institutions, government loan programs or community lenders with a solid understanding of consumer financing rules and regulations.
  • Good public speaker with demonstrated marketing, sales, and/or community organizing skills.
  • Organized self-starter with strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Customer service oriented, patient, flexible, with ability to accept and give constructive feedback and a sense of humor.
  • Knowledge of Philadelphia and the surrounding four counties (preferred) with willingness and ability to travel throughout the area to engage in marketing and outreach activities.
  • Ability to work some evenings and weekend days to attend meetings, seminars and events.
  • Bilingual (French, Arab, Nepali, Burmese) – a plus.

COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include: vacation, paid holidays, health and pension plan. WORC/EOF is an equal opportunity employer and the board of directors and staff value diversity in all aspects of employment.

Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, and pension plan. WORC/EOF is an equal opportunity employer and the Board of Directors and Staff value diversity in all aspects of employment.

Location
2010 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Apply to This Job

Instructions:FOR CONSIDERATION: Please send a cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to careers@worc-pa.com or fax to 215-564-0933.  Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.