Director of Development and Communications: CB Community Schools

Who We Are 

C.B. Community Schools, Philadelphia, (C.B.C.S.), is a vibrant, innovative high school, serving a unique group of students who are involved with, or have been involved with, The Department of Human Services and/or Philadelphia’s Juvenile Justice System. Our high school students are youth who are under credited, have attended multiple schools, and at high risk of dropping out. Located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, we are an independent school that serves students through an individualized, competency-based academic program and holistic environment. C.B. Community Schools uses a School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and restorative practice model, based in a peace and justice framework.

Working with talented faculty in a culture that blends strong academics and social-emotional learning, students are engaged and inspired to earn a High School Diploma. through a curriculum that inspires critical thinking, independent learning, self-advocacy and develops curious contributors to society

C. B. Community Schools is reviewing applications for its next dynamic Director of Development to oversee its development program, particularly the major gifts and campaign efforts, to increase philanthropic support.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Development will be responsible for implementing C. B. Community School’s donor relations  and major gift fundraising activities. The Director of Development will dedicate the majority of his/her/their time to major gift identification, outreach, and solicitation. The selected candidate will be an externally-focused development professional with a passion for the mission of C. B.Community Schools.

Our Director of Communications and Development:

The Director of Development and Communications will be a development professional of exceptional skill, impeccable ethics, and proven experience. The selected candidate must be an energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Duties:

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

Qualifications:

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

Competencies:

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

Physical Abilities:

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

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

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

Executive Director: ArtWell

Overview:

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

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

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

Candidate Profile:

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

Professional Characteristics:

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Organization Development:

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

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

Board Relations & Governance:

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

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

Financial Performance, Fundraising, and Fiscal Health:

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

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

Organization Operations:

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

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

Compensation:

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

Organizational Information:

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

Relevant Financial Information:

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

Service Area/ Industry Information:

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

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

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

About Us

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

Apply for this job

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

Chief Development Officer: The Pennsylvania SPCA

MISSION: The Pennsylvania SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1867 located/headquartered in Philadelphia. Our mission is to protect animals, prevent cruelty, and improve the health and quality of life for animals in Pennsylvania.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Chief Development Officer is responsible for the design, planning and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the PSPCA including execution of the organization’s upcoming Capital Campaign.  The CDO serves as a visible, enthusiastic advocate and ambassador for the organization. The CDO reports to the CEO, leads the development team, and works closely with board members and cross-functional teams.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

  • Report directly to the CEO, is a member of the Leadership Team, and collaborates with/reports to the Development Committee.
  • Lead, motivate and coordinate the efforts of the development team in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
  • Collaboratively plan, implement, and supervises a comprehensive fundraising program designed to secure significant financial resources from individuals, corporations and foundations to support the PSPCA mission and strategic priorities.
  • Focus on long-range strategic priorities, seeking to raise multi-year commitments when possible and communicate a broad vision to others.
  • Oversee all development functions, including the annual fund, grants, major gifts, planned giving, donor prospecting and research, and special fundraising campaigns/events.
  • Support the CEO in fundraising activities.
  • Help to structure and lead a significant capital campaign, currently in the feasibility phase.

Team Leadership, Management, and Problem Solving

  • Motivate, lead, set objectives and manage the performance of the development team.
  • Foster an environment of creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Cultivate the creativity of others, make connections between ideas and people, and project potential outcomes.
  • Establish clear directions and sets stretch goals, objectives and benchmarks.
  • Design, implement and direct multiple projects, set deadlines and ensure program accountability.
  • Think strategically, create plans that reflect best practice but also competitive and breakthrough strategies and approaches. Make strategic decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
  • Promote an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Communicate a compelling and inspired vision and sense of core purpose.

Fundraising & Campaign

  • Understand current and evolving trends in major-gift giving, solicitation and fundraising campaigns.
  • Ask for, close, and coach others on major gifts as well as building and maintaining long-term relationships with major donors.
  • Help to plan, lead, and execute a successful comprehensive capital campaign.
  • Understanding charitable gift planning.
  • Set fundraising objectives, evaluate results and develop corrective strategies as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree required.
  • 10-15 years’ experience in fundraising
  • 5-10 years’ experience leading a fundraising department
  • Planned and executed a capital campaign

·       Commitment to the PSPCA mission

·       Has reliable transportation – PSPCA has four sites, with Development staff at the headquarters on Erie Avenue, and at Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs. Public transportation is currently not an option to Chester Springs.

HOURS: FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION, FULL TIME, HYBRID/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.

PSPCA is a frontline service provider to the animals in need of rescue in our region and the animals in our care at our four shelters. Some travel is expected for the role. We encourage a culture of wellness and provide the ability for flexible/hybrid schedules.

SALARY RANGE: $110,000-$130,000

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CEO

The Pennsylvania SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

How to Apply

Director of School Leadership: Independence Mission Schools

Independence Mission Schools provide sustainable, affordable, high-quality Catholic education to children of all faiths in underserved urban neighborhoods, through a new model of governance, funding, and accountability for the member schools.

The Director of School Leadership directly manages 5-9 principals and, in collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Schools and the Chief of Schools, create tools and structures to develop our leaders to deliver on the promise of an excellent education in their schools. The Director is responsible for developing success metrics in support of these efforts, tracking data to measure efficacy and correcting course when needed. The Director reports to the Deputy Chief of Schools.

Key Functions

Provide coaching and support to school leaders in alignment with school and network priorities:

  • Manage the performance and development of 5-9 IMS principals – developing and/or implementing management routines to provide coaching and growth opportunities to achieve school and leader performance goals
  • Provide on-demand support for the talent management efforts of schools (e.g., by providing an objective opinion on teacher performance, feedback on performance improvement plans, etc.)
  • Work with schools to resolve parent concerns that bubble up to the central office
  • Manage our knowledge-base and set guidelines to help our school leaders run academically rigorous Catholic schools
  • Review and codify best practices from our schools so that tomorrow’s Catholic school leaders benefit from the accumulated wisdom of our network
  • Diagnose school management challenges and work with school leaders to define network guidelines and/or policies that best support student learning (e.g., student retention, student acceptance, etc.)
  • Create and manage systems to share these learnings with schools
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • An individual of strong Catholic faith (preferred) who is possessed of a growth mindset, mission-driven, and committed to serving children of all faiths
  • Demonstrated experience as a successful principal including knowledge of and experience with high-quality, Common Core-aligned curriculum, effective instructional practices, analyzing, interpreting, and using data to drive results, and leadership development
  • A proven track record of improving student outcomes for historically underserved populations of students
  • An orientation towards outcomes and the flexibility and willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve them – which includes the need for patience in times of change
  • The ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents including school leaders, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders
  • Strong leadership and staff development skills including the ability to motivate staff, manage conflict, and grow teams
  • Self-directed with the ability to prioritize among competing responsibilities and use good judgment in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong project management skills including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, tracking progress, and course correcting when necessary
  • Exceptional design & facilitation of adult professional development programs & sessions as well as the ability to coach and develop others on their design and facilitation
  • Ability to evaluate deliverables for strengths and areas of risk to provide high-quality feedback both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to coach and influence school leaders across the network

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university or equivalent experience
  • Microsoft Office skills – Expert level
  • Keen attention to detail is a must, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with all levels of the organization
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Flexibility to work effectively in an extremely fast-paced environment and adaptable to change
  • Demonstrated positive attitude

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines.

Successful candidates must be able to clear all required background checks.

APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an application through our hiring portal: https://independencemission.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Candidates must submit all requested materials within the hiring portal in order to be selected for interviews.

Literacy Director: Joyful Readers

Position Overview

The Literacy Director is responsible for overseeing a cohort of 30-50 AmeriCorps tutors through a full-time, 9-month school-based service year. In this role, the Literacy Director (LD) directly oversees a team of 3 Literacy Coaches (LCs) who are responsible for managing and providing instructional coaching to teams of AmeriCorps tutors. To ensure the success of the program, the LD manages partnerships with school and district leaders, builds and oversees an effective training program, provides support to AmeriCorps tutors and LCs, and oversees data collection, analysis, and review protocols. The LD will work closely with a Program Operations Director and report to the organization’s Executive Director.

Anticipated start date: early-mid August 2022

Most work for this position is completed in-person and cannot be performed virtually, although some flexibility to work remotely will exist.

Position Details

The Literacy Director (LD) is broadly responsible for the success of the Joyful Readers AmeriCorps tutoring program, including positive reading outcomes for students, a positive service experience that helps retain AmeriCorps tutors throughout a year of service, and strong partnerships with schools where AmeriCorps tutors serve.

Literacy Coach Management

  • Manage and coach a team of 3 LCs through weekly check-ins, site visits to schools, team meetings, and collaboration on leadership of the AmeriCorps tutor cohort
  • Ensure LCs execute to results and lead and coach AmeriCorps tutors effectively
  • Review progress monitoring data with each LC and consult on student caseload adjustments
  • Support LCs in their partnership management responsibilities with school-appointed liaisons
  • Works with LCs to collaboratively lead the overall AmeriCorps tutor experience
  • Work with LCs to identify day-to-day support for AmeriCorps tutors and provide direct coaching to AmeriCorps tutors as needed

Partnerships

  • Serve as the primary contact for school district partners and school principals
  • Conduct start-, middle-, and end-of-year meetings with school principals, collaborating with each LC to formally monitor program success with partners
  • Engage directly with district leaders to provide program updates
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to renew existing school partnerships and build partnerships with new schools

Learning & Development

  • Develop a month-long start-of-year training calendar, in partnership with LCs, the Program Operations and Executive Directors, and our training partner, AIM
  • Contract with paid/volunteer facilitators and space vendors
  • Build and facilitate training and teambuilding content, and support LCs in doing so
  • Identify and react to training needs that arise throughout the school year

Program Evaluation, Progress Monitoring, and Grant Reporting

  • Lead an RFP process to identify a 3rd party evaluation of the AmeriCorps tutoring program
  • Actively monitor enrollment, dosage, implementation, and reading assessment data to ensure goals are met and tutors and LCs course correct throughout the school year
  • Oversee occasional tutor and school partner survey implementation; review survey data to improve program outcomes
  • Instill a data-driven culture across the organization
  • Collaborate with the Program Operations, Development, and Executive Directors on grant reporting

Organizational Support and Leadership

  • Meet weekly as a member of the organizational leadership team
  • Support AmeriCorps tutors in their understanding of and compliance with AmeriCorps policies
  • Support recruitment and AmeriCorps tutor interviewing
  • Collaborate on school visits from foundations, corporations, and community members interested in Joyful Readers

Position Qualifications

  • A passion for ensuring students can read on grade level
  • At least 8 years of experience in a reading instruction role, such as classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, school administrator, etc.
  • Experience with structured literacy (or what is often referred to as the science of reading)
  • Completion of formal training such as Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, AIM Pathways, or LETRS
  • Experience with Wilson Fundations preferred
  • Experience leading or managing diverse groups of people required; non-profit leadership preferred
  • Experience working in communities and/or schools with majority Black and/or Latinx populations
  • An entrepreneurial spirit to help launch a new program and build the systems to ensure program success in the short- and long-term
  • AmeriCorps experience a plus
  • Spanish-language fluency and/or familiarity with African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) a plus

As an equal opportunity employer, Joyful Readers is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, particularly people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from low-income backgrounds.

About Joyful Readers

Joyful Readers is committed to helping Philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes…joyful readers! We are launching a racially, culturally, and generationally diverse cohort of AmeriCorps tutors who will provide high-quality, research-based reading tutoring daily to K-3 students in Philadelphia schools. The service of our tutors ensures that students in systemically under-resourced schools gain the skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in their daily lives.

Our tutors receive a month of full-time training in September, including taking the AIM Institute for Learning & Research Pathways to Proficient Reading course, a graduate-level course that helps educators learn about the science of reading. In October, tutors are placed in a Philadelphia elementary school until the end of May where they tutor students 2-on-1, 30 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, supporting a caseload of up to 22 students.

USD $75,000 – USD $80,000

 / year

Benefits

This is a full-time position; all Joyful Readers full-time employees receive generous paid time off allowances (vacation, sick and organization holidays). Full-time employees may participate in our benefit programs including health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, and disability coverage.

Employment at Joyful Readers is at-will. Joyful Readers does not sponsor work authorization visas.

How to Apply

Send Email

E-mail us at serve@joyfulreaders.org

Please include your resume or CV and a short cover letter (one page or less) highlighting your relevant experiences. Please submit your application as a Word or PDF file.

Program Operations Director: Joyful Readers

Position Overview

The Program Operations Director (POD) is responsible for building and maintaining the initial organizational systems related to human resources, operations, and finance that will help Joyful Readers launch successfully. This includes hiring and onboarding staff, budget and expense tracking, liaising with a variety of vendors, and building organizational policies. In addition, the POD will directly manage a Recruitment and Admissions Manager, who leads the annual process of recruiting AmeriCorps tutors to serve with Joyful Readers. In many ways, the POD will serve as the “glue” that ensures organizational success for a staff team of 8 and a corps of 30 tutors. The POD will work closely with the Literacy and Development Directors and report to the organization’s Executive Director.

Anticipated start date: early August 2022

Some work for this position is completed in-person and cannot be performed virtually; however, flexibility to work remotely will exist.

Position Details

Finance

  • Liaise with contracted partners (Your Part Time Controller, Bookminders) to oversee financial systems, track expenses, and maximize collection of grant funds
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director on the annual budgeting process
  • Liaise with a payroll provider and manage accounts payable and receivable, including ensuring prompt invoicing of school contract funding
  • Build and communicate organizational finance policies

Human Resources

  • Oversee benefit administration for staff and AmeriCorps tutors and partner with the Executive Director to select providers for life, disability, and retirement benefits
  • Lead organizational onboarding and offboarding processes, including background checks, compliance with AmeriCorps regulations, I-9 completion, and ID documentation management
  • Oversee organizational timekeeping and effort certification
  • Build and communicate HR policies and lead internal HR processes such as accommodation requests, incident and grievance investigations, and conflict resolution support
  • Develop and coordinate hiring processes and applicant interviews for open staff positions; align processes where necessary with recruitment and admissions processes for AmeriCorps tutors
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to lead and maintain a positive work culture

Operations

  • Build and communicate processes and procedures to ensure the organization’s operations run smoothly and efficiently
  • Liaise with a tech vendor to maintain quality operations of leased IT equipment
  • Manage organizational property such as literacy curriculum, AmeriCorps tutor uniforms, and office supplies and materials
  • Ensure organizational compliance with AmeriCorps regulations and guidelines and relevant local, state, and federal laws
  • Maintain all AmeriCorps member files and lead internal and external audit projects
  • Build systems for file sharing and storage, and processes that help manage information
  • Lead and/or support with contract negotiations as needed

Recruitment and Admissions Manager Oversite

  • Hire and manage the organization’s first Recruitment and Admissions Manager (RAM)
  • Collaboratively build strategies alongside the RAM to ensure the organization builds a diverse pipeline of AmeriCorps tutor applicants and successfully meets its annual admissions goal
  • Integrate recruitment and admissions support into the staff and AmeriCorps tutor experience

Organizational Support and Leadership

  • Meet weekly as a member of the organizational leadership team
  • Support AmeriCorps tutor training logistics and facilitate trainings related to human resources and AmeriCorps compliance
  • Support AmeriCorps tutors in their understanding of and compliance with AmeriCorps policies
  • Support recruitment and AmeriCorps tutor interviewing

Position Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in finance, human resources, operations, or organizational leadership, with leadership responsibilities in a non-profit strongly preferred
  • Proven organizational, project, and financial management abilities
  • A passion for solving problems, improving processes, and ensuring positive outcomes
  • An entrepreneurial spirit to help launch a new program and build systems that will ensure program success in the short- and long-term
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective listening skills and a strong sense of empathy
  • Strong commitment to and experience in developing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and working effectively with people with different work styles and backgrounds
  • Technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), AV equipment, and virtual meeting platforms including Zoom
  • Experience working in communities and/or schools with majority Black and/or Latinx populations preferred
  • AmeriCorps experience a plus

As an equal opportunity employer, Joyful Readers is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, particularly people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from low-income backgrounds.

About Joyful Readers

Joyful Readers is committed to helping Philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes…joyful readers! We are launching a racially, culturally, and generationally diverse cohort of AmeriCorps tutors who will provide high-quality, research-based reading tutoring daily to K-3 students in Philadelphia schools. The service of our tutors ensures that students in systemically under-resourced schools gain the skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in their daily lives.

Our tutors receive a month of full-time training in September, including taking the AIM Institute for Learning & Research Pathways to Proficient Reading course, a graduate-level course that helps educators learn about the science of reading. In October, tutors are placed in a Philadelphia elementary school until the end of May where they tutor students 2-on-1, 30 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, supporting a caseload of up to 22 students.

USD $75,000 – USD $80,000

 / year

Benefits

This is a full-time position; all Joyful Readers full-time employees receive generous paid time off allowances (vacation, sick and organization holidays). Full-time employees may participate in our benefit programs including health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, and disability coverage.

Employment at Joyful Readers is at-will. Joyful Readers does not sponsor work authorization visas.

How to Apply

Send Email

E-mail us at serve@joyfulreaders.org

Please include your resume or CV and a short cover letter (one page or less) highlighting your relevant experiences. Please submit your application as a Word or PDF file.

Director of Development & Communications: Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger

We offer a chance to make a positive difference in our community and work with a great team! We’re looking for an innovative nonprofit fundraiser to lead our development and communication efforts as we begin to implement our new Strategic Plan.

The Coalition Against Hunger has been an anti-hunger leader in the Philadelphia region for over two decades, building a regional movement to end hunger. The Coalition utilizes a holistic approach in our work to build a more food secure region by providing immediate relief, short-term relief, and long-term systemic change.

Workplace Culture: At the Coalition,  we value diverse perspectives and invite team members to share their perspectives as part of decision-making processes. We value mutual care and work to provide work/life balance as we prioritize care for team members  and their families.  We consistently show up for each other.  We work to create clear lines of communication, accountability, and transparency.

Position Overview 

The Director of Development & Communications  is a member of the Coalition’s Leadership Team. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the Coalition’s fundraising efforts as well as supporting the work of our talented Communications Coordinator. This is a full time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.

Departmental Responsibilities (15%)

● Create and manage an Annual Fundraising & Communications Plan and budget to support organizational and strategic goals.

● Maintain a revenue pipeline for use internally and with the Board of Directors.

● Staff the Board’s Development Committee.

● Work closely with the Operations Manager and Your Part Time Controller (YPTC) to ensure that revenue is tracked and recorded correctly.

● As a member of the CAH Leadership Team, work in tandem with the Executive Director, Director of Policy and Education, and Director of Programs to align and support the strategic direction of the Coalition.

● Supervise Development interns.

● Manage special projects as requested.

Individual Donors (25%)

● Create and lead efforts to identify, cultivate, and increase gifts from individual donors to support the organization’s strategic goals in partnership with the Executive Director.

● Support the Board Development Committee’s efforts to cultivate the Board of Directors fundraising efforts including but not limited to, an annual pledge, Race fundraising page, and participation with annual fundraising events.

● Ensure acknowledgement of all gifts and donations.

● Evaluate and track individual fundraising activities.

Grants (25%)

● Research grant opportunities to support the organization’s strategic goals and vet them with the Executive Director and Leadership Team for organizational fit.

● Write grant applications and prepare grant reports in collaboration with the Executive Director and appropriate program team members.

● Communicate grant expectations and financial restrictions to program team members, the Operations Manager, YPTC, and Executive Director for tracking purposes.

● Cultivate funder relationships as appropriate.

● Maintain documentation of grant applications, awards, restrictions, and reporting to adhere to audit expectations.

Fundraising Events (25%)

● Provide leadership for fundraising events such as the Race Against Hunger and the Night To Fight Hunger, beginning the planning process a year in advance.

● Work in collaboration with the Executive Director to solicit event sponsorships.

● Coordinate and manage an Events Committee of volunteers to help oversee event planning and day of logistics.

● Facilitate the Race Against Hunger CAH Team Meetings.

● Ensure event-related acknowledgements and stewardship.

● Identify new prospective donors through their event participation.

● Evaluate and track the results of fundraising events.

Communications (10%)

● Oversee the Communications Coordinator in their work to raise the visibility of the organization, publicize our fundraising efforts, and highlight the work of our program team members.

Preferred Qualifications 

● Bachelor degree, with a minimum of five years of nonprofit fundraising experience.

● Experience developing and implementing a development plan.

● Superb written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

● Team oriented with a creative approach to fundraising.

● Knowledge of the greater Philadelphia region and its philanthropic community. ● CRM experience. QuickBooks online experience is a plus.

As an organization whose mission is to address food insecurity which we believe is rooted in systems of oppression, we are committed to fostering opportunities for all, particularly those whose employment opportunities may have been limited by systems of oppression. We value and honor those with lived experience with food insecurity. We follow an equal opportunity employment policy and employ personnel without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Work Environment: Primarily sitting or standing to work on a Coalition issued laptop.  No heavy lifting required. Some weekends and evenings are required.

The Location: Hybrid working model (1 day per week in the office with the remainder of the time remotely working from home) with offices at Old City Philadelphia, PA. Easy access to public transportation.

Benefits

The Coalition provides health, vision, and dental insurance, a matching retirement account after six months, Flexible Spending Account, 8 paid holidays plus the office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s, and unlimited Paid Time Off after the first 90 days.

Apply to This Job

Instructions:To Apply 

● Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references.

● Please include details in your cover letter regarding why you’re interested in working for the Coalition in this role.

● Submit all documents by May19. No phone calls please.

Director of Museum Learning: Please Touch Museum

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$85,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$90,000.00

Position Summary:

Director of Museum Learning (Director) is responsible for developing the strategy and implementing the plan for Please Touch Museum’s educational programming.  Reporting to the Chief Learning Officer, the Director will oversee a team of managers, coordinators, and educators who deliver studio, gallery, and performing arts programs across all content areas to children, families, and schools. The Director will work closely in developing learning experiences and programs that connect to the strategy for all exhibits, both temporary and permanent. The Director will work closely with the Development team to provide background and other relevant information related to grant proposals and reports and participate in determining the contributed revenue plan for the Museum as related to Museum Learning initiatives.

The individual will work to support the Museum’s goal to be a leading 21st century children’s museum providing the highest quality in educational programming and guest experiences.  The Director will demonstrate an appreciation of the interface of content rich learning through play experiences as part of the experience that all visitors to PTM expect and deserve. The Director will work closely with all Museum departments on the communication and promotion of Museum Learning programs and initiatives.

Essential Functions:

  • Advocates for the Museum’s educational philosophy and incorporates it into all museum experiences and educational programming.
  • Oversees the development of all educational programs.
  • Leads department staff who develop and deliver programs to visitors to ensure the highest quality standards in program delivery. The team is comprised of full-time managers, coordinators, and educators.
  • Creates and expands innovative informal and formal learning initiatives for children of all socio-economic levels, both in and outside the Museum.
  • Oversees job-specific training for Learning staff to ensure that staff maintain excellent visitor service standards and adhere to Museum policies, systems and procedures and use Museum spaces to bring exhibits and programs together for the benefit of the visitor.
  • Creates multi-generational experiences and programs to engage children and adults to interact together in exhibits and programs.
  • Supervises staff positively, performing timely performance assessments and affording them appropriate professional development.
  • Occasionally facilitates programs and engages with visitors during events, school field trips, and general operating hours.
  • Works closely with Director, Research & Content Development, to assess and evaluate program metrics.
  • Works with colleagues throughout the Museum to ensure and maintain timely knowledge of programs.
  • Cultivates relationships and collaborations between Please Touch Museum and external professionals and stakeholders.
  • Represent the Museum in development efforts, particularly those related to obtaining partnerships and grants.
  • Creates mission-based revenue opportunities.
  • Fosters a culture of learning in the Museum that emphasizes interdisciplinary dialogue, innovative approaches to teaching, creativity, and risk-taking.
  • Develops and manages departmental budgets.
  • Occasional weekend hours required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in education, museum studies, social work, or related discipline; Master’s degree in education, museum studies, social science, or related field strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in a museum, classroom, or related field required.
  • Collaborative and visionary leader passionate about creating, delivering, and scaling educational experiences for young children and families.
  • Commitment to inclusive, equitable, and empowering collaborative professional relationships and staff development.
  • Excellent supervisory, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitation, project management (budgeting and scheduling) as well as working successfully in a team environment.
  • Ability to work independently, while informing the team, and efficiently to produce consistent, high-quality results over long-term projects.
  • Proficiency using multiple operating systems (Windows) and basic software including Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management software.
  • Must have PA Act 153 clearances (PA criminal history, FBI fingerprints, and PA Child Abuse) completed prior to hire.
  • All employees are required to have COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 booster, and flu vaccination, as a term and condition of employment.

Physical Requirements & Environment

  • Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to use hands and fingers continuously.
  • Is frequently required to stand and walk; will frequently be required to move from one position to another.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, i.e., pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing.
  • This job is performed in an office environment. The employee must be able to focus on assigned tasks where activity and interruptions are constant and demanding.
  • The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate but ongoing, noise level may be overstimulating at times.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being executed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position or individual. Other duties may be assigned in addition to those described.

Education Level:
Bachelor’s degree required in education, museum studies, social work, or related discipline; Master’s degree in education, museum studies, social science, or related field strongly preferred.
To Apply

Please Touch Museum offers an excellent work environment, benefit, generous time off package and competitive salary. To apply for this opportunity, please fill out our online application. https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/careers/director-of-museum-learning/

Should you have questions on the application process or require assistance in completing our application, please email employment@pleasetouchmuseum.org.

Executive Director: UC Green

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$60,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$70,000.00
About UC Green

University City Green (“UC Green”) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit focused on cooperative community greening. Through partnerships and education, UC Green empowers volunteer environmental stewardship in University City and its surrounding communities. Each spring and fall, UC Green volunteers plant between 25 and 100 street trees and enhance public green spaces contributing hundreds of hours in service to the community. UC Green’s Pruning Club program meets biweekly during the summer to train volunteers in proper tree pruning techniques and prune trees on selected blocks each season. Since UC Green was founded in 1998, its volunteers have planted over 4,800 trees. The organization’s efforts are largely accomplished by a corps of dedicated volunteers working with the UC Green Executive Director and a volunteer Board of Directors.

The Job

UC Green is hiring an Executive Director to serve as the primary staff person with the potential of overseeing additional staff in the near future. This individual will be the motivating force behind UC Green’s stewardship of environmental education through community greening. The Executive Director reports to the UC Green Board of Directors. They are responsible for fundraising, volunteer recruitment and engagement, marketing and communications, event planning, program development and execution, and making sure UC Green continues to realize its promise to green greater West Philadelphia through the collaboration and cooperation of community members. Candidates for this position will be required to steer equitable greening practices and engagements across diverse communities in zip codes 19139, 19143 and 19104 with a focus on increased greening in environmentally neglected communities.

Responsibilities

● Raises individual, corporate, and philanthropic funds to support cooperative, community greening  including grant writing, management of individual giving, relationship building with local and national  corporate partners and foundations, and development of strategic partnerships.

● Solicits and submits applications for street trees from residents and businesses in zip codes 19139, 19143 and 19104. ● Plans and executes seasonal events, including biannual tree plantings in spring and fall, and bimonthly tree care events during the summer months.

● Recruits and engages a corps of community volunteers with a wide range of arboricultureskills  and levels of involvement.

● Maintains records of volunteer hours, permissions, background checks, and other documents. ● Recruits and supervises student and community interns.

● Manages all communications: event outreach; social media accounts; press relations and serving as an organizational spokesperson; donor communications including biannual fundraising campaigns; corporate engagement; and community and volunteer engagement.

● Develops and maintains partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, governmental agencies, elected   officials and their staff, and other community members.

● Represents UC Green at community events, meetings, conferences, etc.

● Engages and responds to community members on tree-related issues.

● Regularly reports to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors; gives presentations at  quarterly board meetings; and attends board subcommittee meetings when appropriate.

● Develops and implements an annual budget.

● Works with an external accountant to maintain accurate budgeting and financial records including tracking and reporting on fundraising, payroll, and paying organizational bills.

● Inventories and manages UC Green’s tools and equipment.

Required Experience

● Bachelor’s Degree

● 3-5 years relevant work experience

● Planning and/or participation in successful fundraising strategies, events and campaigns

● Connection to local green spaces: personal, professional or academic

● Volunteer management

● A demonstrated awareness and knowledge of environmental justice and equity issues

● Community organizing

● Event planning and implementation

● Familiarity with nonprofit communications and marketing

● Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

● Ability to manage multiple tasks in tandem ● Experience with management and delegation

● Self-motivated

Desired Experience

● Master’s Degree

● Community greening, including tree planting, tree care, and beautification

● Valid driver license

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

To apply please email your cover letter and resume to hiring@ucgreen.org with “UC Green Executive Director” as  the subject of the email. First round candidates will have a short phone interview and final candidates  will be interviewed by the board of directors. This position will be open until filled.