Category: Executive Level

Executive Director: Regional Housing Legal Services

Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) seeks a dynamic justice-focused leader to serve as its next Executive Director.

RHLS is a nonprofit law firm that works to imagine and support the creation of decent, safe, affordable and sustainable housing for lower-income people living in Pennsylvania. RHLS drives successful housing creation because of its unique expertise in affordable, sustainable housing, community and economic development, utility matters and policy supports for home ownership.  RHLS has committed to making safe, affordable, and healthy housing a reality for all Pennsylvanians for nearly fifty years. Pennsylvania had a severe shortage of affordable and healthy housing before COVID-19. Now, the National Council of State Housing Agencies estimates that in Pennsylvania, the pandemic and the resulting economic impact have put 240,000 families at risk of losing their homes. The problem may be in new scale, but it is familiar to RHLS, which has succeeded in the long-term work of creating safe, affordable housing for all.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with vision, strong management skills, and a deep understanding of the connection between racial equity and housing justice. Our next Executive Director will lead a passionate legal team that turns dreams into safe, affordable communities.

Our long-time Executive Director Mark Schwartz expects to step down in mid-2021; we will identify our next leader in time to allow for a smooth transition.

More about Regional Housing Legal Services

Founded in 1973, RHLS engages in legal advocacy focused primarily on affordable housing and

community development in Pennsylvania. Key issue areas include low-income housing development and government policy around housing issues (including affordability, racial equity, and the intersection of housing and health). RHLS has a staff of 23 and a budget of approximately $3 million per year.

The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP), an independent legal services program that works to ensure low income consumers can maintain affordable utility services, is also administratively housed within RHLS, fostering collaboration on the inextricable issues of housing and utilities.

About the Executive Director position:

The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to further advance the organization’s core mission of creating housing and economic opportunity in under-served communities in Pennsylvania and effecting systemic change for the benefit of lower-income households statewide. They will further the organization’s work to center racial equity in our substantive work, and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. The next Executive Director will join a stable organization with many experienced and skilled staff members.

RHLS’ ideal next Executive Director will be ready to lead with integrity and compassion. They will work collaboratively with the management team to ensure organizational stability and the diversification and expansion of funding streams. They will maintain, nurture and grow long- term and productive organizational relationships with clients, funders, and private and public stakeholders. They will foster and prioritize an organizational culture of learning and accountability coupled with strong support for professional development of staff.

The successful candidate for this position will bring knowledge of affordable housing and community development; lived experience or committed professional experience with the challenges facing low-income populations and communities of color; the capacity to build, direct, and motivate a team of experts in a highly collaborative environment; strong strategic skills that identify priorities and integrate resources toward achieving these objectives; and exceptional organizational change and culture development skills that will support RHLS’s growth through this period of change.

Responsibilities

1.  Mission/Vision & External Relationships:

•  Lead the development of and oversee the implementation of the strategic plan, including the development and execution of organizational goals which are tied to the strategic plan.

•  Maintain and strengthen relationships with and support for diverse non-profit – clients (and some for-profit partners of those clients) to continue the strong existing partnerships that function to support affordable housing and community development in Pennsylvania.

•  Maintain and strengthen existing strategic relationships; identify and develop new strategic relationships and diversify the points of contact for key relationships.

•  Provide leadership on local, state, and federal policy matters.

2.  Management and Leadership:

•  Collaborate with Management Team to operationalize the strategic vision of the organization with clear goals, outcomes, and metrics.

•  Actively supervise and support senior staff as they lead teams in executing on organizational goals.

•  Ensure the members of the Management Team have strong management systems to work with, have clear roles and accountability, and the group works well together as a team.

•  Ensure senior staff have both the freedom and the accountability they need to execute their responsibilities.

•  Ensure that racial equity considerations are built into substantive and administrative processes.

3.  Overall oversight of talent management systems:

•  Provide overall direction and supervision for RHLS staff; directly supervise senior staff.

•  Lead RHLS staff, with ultimate responsibility for hiring, firing, and resolution of grievances.

•  Create a culture of learning, accountability, collaboration and trust among staff.

•  Emphasize the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.

•  Collaborate with managers to ensure the organization consistently implements best practices in talent management, including integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion factors into all its procedures.

•  Ensure that the organization’s legal work is properly supervised and held to the highest standards, including compliance with Pennsylvania’s Rules of Professional Conduct.

•  Ensure that staff members are provided with the space, equipment, and training they need to perform their jobs effectively and gain skill over time.

•  Foster opportunities for growth and leadership skills development by RHLS staff in all positions with an emphasis on succession planning for key positions.

•  Ensure that all staff receive timely and constructive feedback through ongoing supervision and regular evaluations.

•  Provide support to PULP Executive Director.

4.  Finance and Fundraising

•  Ensure the organization’s short- and long-term financial stability.

•  Collaborate with senior staff to plan revenue development strategy; oversee and participate in revenue development.

•  Collaborate with senior staff and PULP Executive Director to maintain and expand relationships

with existing funders and cultivate new sources of support.

•  Collaborate with the CFO to develop the annual budget and monitor financials.

•  Ensure organizational fiscal and government compliance.

5.  Collaboration with and support of the Board of Directors

•  Collaborate with the Board to assure that RHLS has a clear and compelling mission and vision, and a long-range strategic plan consistent with the mission and vision.

•  Inform the Board about opportunities, challenges, strengths, and weaknesses for RHLS so the Board can effectively execute its governance, financial oversight, and leadership functions.

•  Partner in the development and running of Board meetings.

•  Support Board development.

Job Qualifications:

•   Passion for and demonstrated commitment to economic justice and racial equity;

•   Skill as a compelling spokesperson who exhibits transparency, openness, and integrity;

•   Ability to develop and convey vision, and build support for our success in achieving that vision;

•   Desire and ability to work with diverse groups and people and to generate trust;

•   Enthusiasm and skill for revenue development (or the ability to fake it effectively);

•   Experience overseeing budget and finance and being able to communicate budget and finance issues to others;

•   Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to think strategically;

•   Leadership that inspires and motivates staff and Board members;

•   A collaborative, approachable, and accessible management style with the ability to be decisive;

•   Political astuteness and ability to navigate the local, regional, and national political structures;

•   Honest, transparent, and ethical professional behavior; and

•   A sense of humor and a containable ego.

And preference for

•   Nonprofit leadership experience;

•   Graduate degree; Juris Doctor (JD) is preferred.

•   Experience in advocacy for (or development of) affordable housing.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. RHLS has a generous benefits package.

To apply: Send letter expressing interest in and qualifications for the position, together with a resume to: ExecutiveDirectorHiring@RHLS.org. In your letter of interest, please describe how your experience prepares you to lead this organization, and how your experience and views of diversity and equity would inform your approach to leading in the area of affordable housing.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Regional Housing Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to build diversity, equity and inclusion both within our organization and in partnership and allyship with the communities we serve.

ExecutiveDirectorHiring@RHLS.org. In your letter of interest, please describe how your experience prepares you to lead this organization, and how your experience and views of diversity and equity would inform your approach to leading in the area of affordable housing. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Director of Communications and Brand Management: Mural Arts Philadelphia

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

Mural Arts Philadelphia seeks a Director of Communications and Brand Management. This individual serves as the strategic brain of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Communications team and is responsible for guiding the evolution and impact of the Mural Arts brand. As a senior member of the Mural Arts staff, the Director guides the strategy and implementation for all communications, to consistently articulate and represent the organization’s core values. The Director ensures that Mural Arts stands out in a crowded arts and culture field as a creative, dynamic, and mission-driven public art organization that engages and builds community among local, national, and international audiences.

The Director leads a staff of marketing and communications professionals (currently four full-timers, plus seasonal interns), charged with ensuring that all communication—both internal and external—fit the framework of the organization’s strategic plan and brand guidelines. The Director works in close collaboration with Mural Arts’ staff, board, advisory council, and other stakeholders to manage the consistency and effectiveness of all brand and message development, ranging from major institutional and project-based marketing campaigns to everyday tactics, including public relations, print and direct mail, public programs and events, social media, email marketing, website, and other digital platforms. The Director also develops and upholds clear and consistent internal procedures, in service of advancing the goals of the organization. The Director of Communications reports to the Chief Advancement Officer of Mural Arts Philadelphia.

Responsibilities
●        Manage the effectiveness, reputation, and strategic vision of the Mural Arts brand.

●        Co-create, implement, and evaluate the Mural Arts communications plan on an annual basis in keeping with the priorities outlined in the strategic plan

●        Ensure that all of Mural Arts communications tactics and marketing materials are compelling, timely, and consistent, and in accordance with the organization’s mission and core values, as well as established protocols and style guides

●        Lead and guide collaboration with outside partners on communications efforts that build and support greater visibility, engagement and value for the Mural Arts brand and its unique programs

●        Support the Development department’s efforts in the field of fundraising and partner with Development staff on the creation of key materials such as the annual appeal, spring appeal, and annual report

●        Develop and maintain internal systems and procedures that support the communications strategy and the broader Mural Arts staff

●        Develop and provide training for Board and staff to communicate in ways that aid in program effectiveness and organizational coherence

●        Develop and manage the annual budget for the Communications Department, the budget for Mural Arts Month, and liaise with Mural Arts program staff on communications, marketing, and PR costs for project budgets

●        Oversee the promotion, implementation, and messaging for all public programs and events across the organization

●        Manage the work of all branding, and PR consultants and vendors to ensure that all are working in service of the brand

●        Works with project managers and department heads to align programs and messaging with MAP’s overall communications strategy.

●        Work directly with the Executive Director and other senior leadership on speech-writing, talking points, and consistent delivery of strategic and brand-focused messaging

 

Technical Requirements
●        A BA or BS in related field, or equivalent experience and knowledge

●        Minimum of six to ten years of experience in the communications, marketing, and/or public relations fields, ideally with a focus in arts and culture

●        Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required

●        Experience with budget management, budget reporting, and income and expense procedures is required

●        Management experience and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, board, and external partners is required

●        Proficiency with MS Office is required

●        Strong sense of design, knowledge of new and emerging marketing platforms, and familiarity with print production is preferred

●        Must be able to attend evening and weekend events when required, and be available for consultation outside of office hours.

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

To Apply

For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Genny Boccardo-Dubey, Chief Advancement Officer at genny.boccardo@muralarts.org, t: 949-436-3156.

Executive Director: Interfaith Caregivers of Haddonfield and Haddon Heights

Anticipated Start Date January 15th-February 1st

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Interfaith Caregivers is a nonsectarian organization that facilitates independent living by providing supportive volunteer services for people who are 65+ or have disabilities. We have been successful in meeting this mission for 30 years.

The Executive Director position is a full-time position that carries the primary responsibilities for leading the organization to meet its mission by leveraging technology for fundraising and advocacy, advising and developing the Board of Directors, overseeing successful delivery of services, securing grant and donor funding, and advancing the profile and value of Interfaith Caregivers within the Haddonfield and Haddon Heights communities.

The Board seeks a new director who is able to build upon our strong foundation with excellent communication skills, possesses knowledge and experience in fund development, has the ability to use social media to promote the mission of the organization, and demonstrates strong leadership talents and relationship building skills.

Salary Range $56-60K

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to:

ifcexecutivesearch@gmail.com

Deadline: December 31st

Marketing Director: Pennsylvania Ballet Association

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Marketing will lead a department responsible for reaching a goal of 40% ticket revenue of Pennsylvania Ballet’s $15m annual budget. The Director will manage, recruit, and build an effective department of top-notch digital marketing and promotions, public relations and communications, and web designer marketing, audience engagement and patron services staff scaled to the needs of the Ballet. This staff is assisted by an array of contractors and vendors, with contract negotiation and compliance managed by the department. Budgeting and spending must be responsible, and it is critical that all strategies are sustainable, offer a positive return on financial investment and are consistent with the organization’s overall arts agenda and business objectives. The Marketing group’s prime goal is to maximize each source of earned revenue, while enabling the Ballet to cultivate the love of dance among new audience cohorts. Success advancing Pennsylvania Ballet’s brand and market position will be measured by a strong triple-bottom-line emphasis that: • Honors Pennsylvania Ballet’s artistic vision, excellence and innovation as defined by the Artistic Director; • Drives public and audience engagement as defined by attendance of different audience cohorts that are targeted in an overarching Marketing Plan, and • Achieves financial targets defined by earned income goals (net of marketing expense). In addition to the Executive Director, the Director of Marketing works closely with the Artistic Director, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the co-Chair of the Marketing Committee, and the Directors of: Finance, Development, the Pennsylvania Ballet School of Ballet, Community Engagement, the media, and others.
The relationship with the Artistic Director and his team is particularly sensitive. While much of the technical work of marketing and communications is outside of the purview of the Artistic Director (ticket sales & distribution, design of the website, etc.), there are areas where the Artistic Director has final say. These include all images and descriptive content relating to the art of the Company, its artists, performances, works, choreographers, costumes, etc. In areas where the Artistic Director has final say, the role of the Marketing group is to consult with the Artistic Director in the role of client. Marketing will develop alternative marketing approaches and scenarios, forecast impact on attendance and revenue anticipated from different audience cohorts, and develop solutions with trade-offs that all can embrace. Hard lines are difficult to define; however, it must remain clear that the Artistic Director will determine how the art of this renowned Ballet company is presented to the public. In short, the Marketing Director will be a hands-on and deeply involved marketing professional responsible for maximizing revenue and attendance within an arts context that is defined by the Artistic Director and his team. There will be room for discussion over effective strategies and tactics, but it must be clear that the Artistic Director’s purview is the artistic experience that is conveyed to the public. The Director of Marketing is a Senior Leadership Team member, and provides the leadership, management and coordination for: • all Ballet marketing, ticket sales (subscriptions, single and group), and all ticket distribution (through the box office, online, and other distribution channels); • all communication and media relations (including the website, apps, social media, digital and conventional media and public relations), and • the customer experience of patrons and ticket holders who form the audience.

PRIORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Marketing will be expected to: • Rapidly acclimate to the organization; thoroughly know the history, culture, traditions and current and prospective audiences for Pennsylvania Ballet; understand the complexities of venues (particularly the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts); know all marketing, outreach, box office, electronic ticketing, and conventional and e-marketing activities of the department; • Provide staff leadership to the Marketing Department in all respects, including hiring, day-to-day management and motivation of marketing staff and contractors, ensuring professional development and excellence; engage all members of the Pennsylvania Ballet family in the effort to maximize earned income, educating them on various marketing and sales challenges and techniques; • Manage all day-to-day marketing, sales, research and evaluation activities of the Marketing Department, including but not limited to: administration of the ticket department, the Tessitura system, and relationships with current and prospective ticketing outlets to maximize subscription sales as well as individual, group, corporate and young professional ticket sales; placement of print, media and digital advertising and social media outreach efforts; management of direct mail and other sales campaigns, including telemarketing, call center support, and new subscriber activities; • Implement programs that leverage data to increase earned revenue through increased attendance, new ticket sales and improve customer loyalty interactions with patrons and prospective patrons, with an eye to moving single-ticket buyers into subscription and group-sales relationships; improve the Ballet’s market position and visibility as a ticketed or sponsored experience in Pennsylvania’s business and tourism sectors, and within the region’s highly competitive arts and entertainment market; support the Development Department efforts to convert ticketing relationships into donor relationships; • With the Board’s Marketing Co-Chair, stay informed on: new ticket distribution channels; the internet and digital and social media as tools for serving and informing customers and selling tickets; trends across the performing arts and entertainment field; and technology that might be adopted by Pennsylvania Ballet to advance its objective of maximizing earned income; • Develop the budget for the marketing department and upon approval, ensure adherence to its financial guidelines; ensure contract compliance for vendors and contractors; • With the Board’s Marketing Co-Chair, continually update the Marketing Plan with strategies that advance the Artistic Director’s artistic vision and the Ballet’s brand while driving attendance and ticket sales; with Pennsylvania Ballet’s Finance Director, update pricing strategies that, along with attendance volumes, enable Pennsylvania Ballet to meet earned income goals; with the Chief Development Officer, develop approaches that will unfold throughout each year to optimize total earned and contributed revenue from individuals, organizations, businesses and foundations (including by sharing data among departments, developing joint approaches to leaders in Philadelphia’s business and tourism industries, and through day to day coordination of various kinds of major solicitations and ticket sales initiatives).

IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Significant experience with maximizing ticket sales is a pre-requisite for success in this position, as is solid experience managing a marketing department with a substantial revenue budget; demonstrated hands-on experience managing direct sales organizations that distribute tickets directly and through third parties, via the web or through alliance partners, would be beneficial;
• Sophisticated marketing and branding experience, with a track record of conceiving and implementing successful, innovative marketing strategies, plans and programs for other arts organizations, or other ticket-selling/audience development organizations with a reputation for quality and excellence (e.g. for sporting events, popular concerts, public performances, amusement facilities, etc.);
• Proven ability to manage and work with a diverse group of personalities, particularly in shaping a positive experience for ticket holders and other constituents to involve them more closely in the work of the organization;
• Demonstrated ability to gain the respect and support of board members, artists, education and public program professionals, development and finance staff, partner organizations, the media and other stakeholders; the ability to listen, understand the concerns of artists, and cultivate positive relationships with the Artistic Director, choreographers and artists is essential;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and persuasion skills, with ability to present effectively internally and externally from Board level to peers and subordinates as well as patrons, donors and community business and government leaders;
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in business, marketing & sales, the performing arts or related disciplines; advanced degree is preferred; familiarity with technology and how different technologies can be used to improve awareness and brand loyalty, drive ticket sales, improve the customer service experience, track performance indicators and provide for a lean and effective department infrastructure.
• Well-organized and deadline-oriented, with exceptional attention to detail and follow through; able to work both in planned environments, and in situations where rapid response and instant decision-making is required;
• Emotionally mature and self-possessed; patient and tactful, with a sense of humor.

Education Level:
Bachelors degree; advanced degree preferred
To Apply

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@paballet.org.

Executive Director: Special Friends Foundation, Inc.

The Special Friends Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)3 corporation founded in 1997 with the mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize their independence and quality of life. The Foundation is a licensed service provider in Pennsylvania and currently operates two low-density homes just outside the city of Philadelphia. Planning for program expansion is underway including envisioning expanded residential opportunities, day programs with summer camps and supported employment.

The service philosophy is driven by the lifestyle preferences of the individuals served. The Foundation’s development has been shepherded by a passionate and visionary parent/ founder who currently serves as board president. He has assembled a remarkable board of business and community leaders who share and support his vision. A culture of quality and sound financial underpinnings now sets the stage for recruiting an Executive Director who will take the Foundation to the next level.

The Position

The Executive Director will be responsible for executing its mission and strategic plan. The position will report to the Chair of the Board.

Duties include:

  • Direct oversight of all programs especially in their start-up phase will be a key component of the position.
  • Effective communication with the Board allowing it to function effectively and make informed decisions.
  • Serve as the agency’s primary spokesperson; communicating with all stakeholders in a way that conveys the organization’s vision and strategic priorities and elicits support from constituencies inside and outside the organization.
  • Work closely with the Board to prepare a comprehensive annual budget and administer funds in accordance with that budget.
  • Assure compliance with all regulatory entities.
  • Oversee personnel practices and assure compliance with all legal requirements in a way that assures a positive, healthy, and safe work environment.
  • In collaboration with the Board, spearhead the implementation and continued elaboration of a strategic plan which emphasizes growth in breadth and depth of services.

Qualifications

  • A demonstrated passion for the work of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
  •  At least five years of progressively responsible experience managing service programs including supervision of teams of direct service professionals and responsibility for planning and adhering to budgetary requirements.
  •  A proven ability to think strategically and execute a growth plan in which you had design input.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage stakeholders (board, parents, funders, and others) in the mission of the organization.
  •  A working familiarity with state administrative and funding systems for developmental disability services such as that of Pennsylvania.
  • Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred)

Non-Discrimination

Special Friends is an Equal Opportunity Institution and EEO/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or age.

Compensation

Competitive compensation in accordance with the background and experience of the selected candidate. Personal expense and benefit allowance are provided.

Application Process

Submit your resume and a cover letter which addresses your case for being interested in, and a good fit for, this position to Bill Craig, The Moran Company. APPLY NOW

Executive Director (Statewide): Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC)

ABOUT US:

The Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC) is a diverse coalition of over 50 member organizations. Our membership includes community groups, social, health and legal service providers, advocacy organizations, labor unions, and faith communities. PICC plays a unique role as the only organization in Pennsylvania that brings together organizations and individuals representing different ethnicities, immigration statuses, faiths, and other backgrounds, to work collectively on immigrant rights in Pennsylvania.

PICC’s work is guided by the following values:

  • Collaboration – We are committed to broad-based coalition work and embrace the    challenge of finding common ground and building positive working relationships between diverse groups and individuals.
  • Engaging Diversity – We believe that by working together as diverse immigrant groups we increase our collective power and impact. We are committed to addressing diverse communities’ identified needs, reflected within our advocacy, organizing and program work, as well as within PICC’s leadership.
  • Immigrant Leadership – We support and facilitate the development of leadership within immigrant communities to ensure that immigrant communities are at the fore in defining and leading our work.
  • Collective Ownership – Our work moves forward through the time, energy and commitment of our member organizations, community leaders, staff, and Board.

WHO YOU ARE:

The Executive Director of PICC is a highly effective communicator, masterful storyteller and bridge builder who demonstrates the ability to lead collaboration among groups representing multiple nationalities, languages, ethnicities, religions, and other identities and their intersections. They are a compassionate, persistent, and adaptable leader who will strengthen PICC’s vision.

Reporting to PICC’s Board of Directors and supervising all senior staff, the Executive Director is responsible for:

Organizational Development & Fundraising:

  • In conjunction with the Resource Director, raise funds for the coalition
  • Build and maintain relationships with PICC’s local members and national partners
  • Help involve more organizations as members to the coalition
  • Work collaboratively with Board leadership to ensure an effective and representative Board of Directors and set Board strategy in realizing the organization’s vision.
  • Ensure the fiscal integrity of the organization by developing an annual budget and providing monthly financial statements and other documentation that accurately reflects the financial condition of the organization.

External Leadership & Communications:

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and elected officials to broaden PICC’s base of support and impact
  • Effectively engage and communicate with the public, both written and verbally
  • Build PICC’s capacity to lead and support advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels that result in policy change
  • Experience and knowledge regarding legislative advocacy, including communications skills for the promotion of policy papers/positions

Internal Leadership: 

  • Maintain an equitable and sustainable organizational culture that promotes the wellbeing of all staff and members
  • Ensure that PICC achieves its goals by developing and executing the strategic plan that fulfills the organizational mission and vision (short and long-term)
  • Guide and mentor employees by leading with care, tenacity, and passion
  • Maintain a strong and diverse team through inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring, evaluation, training, and promotion processes

Candidates will be evaluated on the following skills:

  • Commitment and passion to protect and promote immigrant rights
  • Strategic and effective fundraiser from both traditional and non-traditional sources and individuals
  • Commitment to supporting grassroots leadership in coalition work
  • Experience with immigrant rights organizing, specifically building multi-national/ethnic/religious campaigns
  • Fluency in a language spoken within Pennsylvania’s immigrant communities (e.g. Spanish, Chinese, etc.) is preferred
  • Knowledge about Pennsylvania’s history of immigration and politics is preferred

This position can be based anywhere in Pennsylvania and will require some travel statewide. This is a full-time position with occasional weekend and evening hours.

The Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race or ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package which includes full medical coverage, 5% employer 401k match, paid vacation, mental health days, and sick leave.

Level of Language Proficiency

Fluency in a language spoken within Pennsylvania’s immigrant communities (e.g. Spanish, Chinese, etc.) is preferred.

Please submit a resume with a short introductory letter answering the following questions to ed.search@paimmigrant.org with the subject line “Executive Director”:

Executive Director: Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania

The Executive Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility-Pennsylvania reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The Executive Director will:

Focus Areas:

  1. Managing Operations, Staff Activity and Board Communications
  2. Fundraising
  3. Program Oversight
  4. Grant Writing and Management

This is a part-time employee contract, 20 hour per week for 6 months at a compensation of $35 per hour. This position is at-will and evaluations will be conducted periodically. A permanent position is the desired goal contingent upon performance and funding.

Specific responsibilities may include the following:

  1. Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
  2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board.
  3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work.
  4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
  6. Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.
  7. Actively engage and energize PSR’s volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders, including PSR National.
  8. Develop, maintain, and support a strong board of directors; serve as ex-officio of each committee; seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for both ongoing local operations as well as for the national rollout.
  9. Lead, coach, develop, and retain PSR’s nonprofit’s high-performance senior management team
  10. Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.

In communications, the Executive Director will:

  1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.
  2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.
  3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.
  4. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.
  5. Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion while simultaneously retiring building debt.
  6. Deepen and refine all aspects of communications – from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
  7. Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.
  8. Cultivate excellent relationships with local media, provide oversight for PSR’s presence in the social media

In relations with staff, the Executive Director will:

  1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
  2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
  3. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization.
  4. Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.

In budget and finance, the Executive Director will:

  1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
  2. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
  3. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
  4. Jointly, with the president and secretary of the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.
  5. Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
  6. Responsible for the fiscal integrity of PSR Phila, to include submission to the board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
  7. Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support PSR’s mission.
  8. Managing grants and sponsors that include researching grant opportunities, completing applications for funding, writing grants and overseeing the subsequent funding.
  9. Design the national expansion and complete the strategic business planning process for the program expansion into new markets.
  10. Begin to build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with the funders, and political and community leaders at each expansion site.
  11. Be an external local and national presence that publishes and communicates program results with an emphasis on the successes of the local program as a model for regional and national replication.

Benefits

This is a statewide organization. The main office is in Philadelphia, PA. Applicants living in any county of Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply. There are no benefits for this part time position. There are flexible hours and remote access.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

apply@psrpa.org

Director of Human Resources: Bestwork Industries for the Blind – Cherry Hill, NJ

Bestwork Industries, headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ near Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Director of Human Resources to plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and person-centered strategy.  The Director of Human Resources will be a member of the senior leadership team, report to the CEO, and lead an experienced human resources staff.  This is a new position due to the growth of the organization. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Human Resources will be a strategic-minded, dynamic and results oriented leader who demonstrates an understanding and passion for the mission and values of Bestwork Industries, who will lead the transformation of the human resources function.   He or she must be able to understand and meet the unique needs of Bestwork Industries employees, talent partners and customers.

The Director of Human Resources

  • Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
  • Leads the implementation of the Human Resources Strategic Plan.
  • Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
  • Administers or oversees the administration of human resources programs including, but not limited to, learning and development; performance and talent management; recognition and morale; compensation and benefits; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; productivity.
  • Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
  • Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) and other internal data sources.
  • Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, learning and development, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in strategy, policy, practice, and resources to top leadership.
  • Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or other related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years’ human resources management experience required, with strategic, talent management, learning and development and employee engagement experience highly preferred.
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of and experience with varied human resources technologies.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
  • Ability to drive results and take initiative.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Bestwork Industries offers a competitive employee benefits package.

How to Apply

Applicants should send their resumes and cover letters describing their qualifications and interest, plus a salary history to akcroley@atwatermartin.com by November 29, 2020.

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Executive Director: Regional Housing Legal Services

Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) seeks a dynamic justice-focused leader to serve as its next Executive Director.

RHLS is a nonprofit law firm that works to imagine and support the creation of decent, safe, affordable and sustainable housing for lower-income people living in Pennsylvania. RHLS drives successful housing creation because of its unique expertise in affordable, sustainable housing, community and economic development, utility matters and policy supports for home ownership. RHLS has committed to making safe, affordable, and healthy housing a reality for all Pennsylvanians for nearly fifty years. Pennsylvania had a severe shortage of affordable and healthy housing before COVID-19. Now, the National Council of State Housing Agencies estimates that in Pennsylvania, the pandemic and the resulting economic impact have put 240,000 families at risk of losing their homes. The problem may be in new scale, but it is familiar to RHLS, which has succeeded in the long-term work of creating safe, affordable housing for all.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with vision, strong management skills, and a deep understanding of the connection between racial equity and housing justice. Our next Executive Director will lead a passionate legal team that turns dreams into safe, affordable communities.

Our long-time Executive Director Mark Schwartz expects to step down in mid-2021; we will identify our next leader in time to allow for a smooth transition.

More about Regional Housing Legal Services

Founded in 1973, RHLS engages in legal advocacy focused primarily on affordable housing and community development in Pennsylvania. Key issue areas include low-income housing
development and government policy around housing issues (including affordability, racial equity, and the intersection of housing and health).

RHLS has a staff of 23 and a budget of approximately $3 million per year.

The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP), an independent legal services program that works to ensure low income consumers can maintain affordable utility services, is also administratively housed within RHLS, fostering collaboration on the inextricable issues of housing and utilities.

About the Executive Director position:

The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to further advance the organization’s core mission of creating housing and economic opportunity in under-served communities in Pennsylvania and effecting systemic change for the benefit of lower-income households statewide. They will further the organization’s work to center racial equity in our substantive work, and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. The next Executive
Director will join a stable organization with many experienced and skilled staff members.

RHLS’ ideal next Executive Director will be ready to lead with integrity and compassion. They will work collaboratively with the management team to ensure organizational stability and the diversification and expansion of funding streams. They will maintain, nurture and grow longterm and productive organizational relationships with clients, funders, and private and public stakeholders. They will foster and prioritize an organizational culture of learning and accountability coupled with strong support for professional development of staff.

The successful candidate for this position will bring knowledge of affordable housing and community development; lived experience or committed professional experience with the challenges facing low-income populations and communities of color; the capacity to build, direct, and motivate a team of experts in a highly collaborative environment; strong strategic skills that identify priorities and integrate resources toward achieving these objectives; and
exceptional organizational change and culture development skills that will support RHLS’s growth through this period of change.

Responsibilities

1. Mission/Vision & External Relationships:
• Lead the development of and oversee the implementation of the strategic plan,
including the development and execution of organizational goals which are tied to the strategic plan.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with and support for diverse non-profit -clients (and some for-profit partners of those clients) to continue the strong existing partnerships that function to support affordable housing and community
development in Pennsylvania.
• Maintain and strengthen existing strategic relationships; identify and develop new strategic relationships and diversify the points of contact for key relationships.
• Provide leadership on local, state, and federal policy matters.

2. Management and Leadership:

• Collaborate with Management Team to operationalize the strategic vision of the organization with clear goals, outcomes, and metrics.
• Actively supervise and support senior staff as they lead teams in executing on organizational goals.
• Ensure the members of the Management Team have strong management systems to work with, have clear roles and accountability, and the group works well together as a team.
• Ensure senior staff have both the freedom and the accountability they need to execute their responsibilities.
• Ensure that racial equity considerations are built into substantive and administrative processes.

3. Overall oversight of talent management systems:

• Provide overall direction and supervision for RHLS staff; directly supervise senior staff.
• Lead RHLS staff, with ultimate responsibility for hiring, firing, and resolution of grievances.
• Create a culture of learning, accountability, collaboration and trust among staff.
• Emphasize the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure the organization consistently implements best practices in talent management, including integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion factors into all its procedures.
• Ensure that the organization’s legal work is properly supervised and held to the highest standards, including compliance with Pennsylvania’s Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Ensure that staff members are provided with the space, equipment, and training they need to perform their jobs effectively and gain skill over time.
• Foster opportunities for growth and leadership skills development by RHLS staff in all positions with an emphasis on succession planning for key positions.
• Ensure that all staff receive timely and constructive feedback through ongoing supervision and regular evaluations.
• Provide support to PULP Executive Director.

4. Finance and Fundraising

• Ensure the organization’s short- and long-term financial stability.
• Collaborate with senior staff to plan revenue development strategy; oversee and participate in revenue development.
• Collaborate with senior staff and PULP Executive Director to maintain and expand relationships with existing funders and cultivate new sources of support.
• Collaborate with the CFO to develop the annual budget and monitor financials.
• Ensure organizational fiscal and government compliance.

5. Collaboration with and support of the Board of Directors

• Collaborate with the Board to assure that RHLS has a clear and compelling mission and vision, and a long-range strategic plan consistent with the mission and vision.
• Inform the Board about opportunities, challenges, strengths, and weaknesses for RHLS so the Board can effectively execute its governance, financial oversight, and leadership functions.
• Partner in the development and running of Board meetings.
• Support Board development.

Job Qualifications:

• Passion for and demonstrated commitment to economic justice and racial equity;
• Skill as a compelling spokesperson who exhibits transparency, openness, and integrity;
• Ability to develop and convey vision, and build support for our success in achieving that vision;
• Desire and ability to work with diverse groups and people and to generate trust;
• Enthusiasm and skill for revenue development (or the ability to fake it effectively);
• Experience overseeing budget and finance and being able to communicate budget and finance issues to others;
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to think strategically;
• Leadership that inspires and motivates staff and Board members;
• A collaborative, approachable, and accessible management style with the ability to be decisive;
• Political astuteness and ability to navigate the local, regional, and national political structures;
• Honest, transparent, and ethical professional behavior; and
• A sense of humor and a containable ego.

And preference for
• Nonprofit leadership experience;
• Graduate degree; Juris Doctor (JD) is preferred.
• Experience in advocacy for (or development of) affordable housing.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. RHLS has a generous benefits package.

Regional Housing Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to build diversity, equity and inclusion both within our organization and in partnership and allyship with the communities we serve.

About Us

To apply: Send letter expressing interest in and qualifications for the position, together with a resume to: ExecutiveDirectorHiring@RHLS.org. In your letter of interest, please describe how your experience prepares you to lead this organization, and how your experience and views of diversity and equity would inform your approach to leading in the area of affordable housing. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Executive Director: Homeless Advocacy Project

POSITION SUMMARY

HAP is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Building on a strong foundation, the next leader will be responsible for leading HAP’s strategic direction, ensuring its long-term financial sustainability and operational efficiency, and overseeing the organization’s programs and staff.

The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for HAP’s mission and a successful record of organizational leadership and experience developing strong relationships with various audiences, including funders, partners, policymakers, and individuals with lived experiences.  The ideal candidate is also a dedicated team builder, committed to fostering a positive and supportive culture that reflects HAP’s commitment to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Vision and Strategic Leadership:
● Lead implementation of HAP’s strategic plan; collaborate with staff, the Board, and key stakeholders to develop innovative strategies to fulfill the organization’s mission
● Maintain active engagement and knowledge of current issues and trends to inform cutting edge programs and strategies to advance HAP’s mission
● Ensure and enhance HAP’s reputation as a leading voice and authority on legal and policy issues involving homelessness in Philadelphia
Team Leadership and Culture:
● Actively champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promote a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a talented, dedicated, and diverse staff
● Promote a respectful workplace that encourages teamwork
● Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team and foster positive organizational culture
Fundraising:
● Oversee and work with Board and staff to implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy with diverse sources of revenue (including foundation, individual, law firm, and corporate) and event fundraising (including an annual benefit)
● Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders and encourage active board engagement in donor cultivation
Program Management:
● Develop and oversee major strategic initiatives including advocacy, policy proposals, and litigation
● Participate in legal clinics on a regular basis and handle limited client matters in order to maintain a working knowledge of HAP’s day-to-day operations and the challenges faced by HAP’s clients
● Support and expand HAP’s network of pro bono lawyers to amplify program capacity
● Build, lead, and work as part of coalitions, and local, state, and national organizations, ensuring that HAP’s programs reflect the goals and needs of people with lived experience

Board Engagement and Partnerships:
● Actively recruit, engage, support, and maintain effective communications with a strong and diverse Board of Directors; lead the Board in developing its own capacity to support the organization’s strategic priorities and financial sustainability
● Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners, including policymakers, key allied organizations, media, law firms and corporate legal departments, and volunteers
Communications:
● Serve as lead spokesperson for the organization’s mission and goals, including with the media, partner organizations, and policymakers
● Oversee the organization’s communications strategy to advance and support program goals, ensuring that key messages are communicated effectively
Financial Management and Administration:
● Oversee the successful execution of HAP’s day-to-day operations, including effective strategic financial decision-making, budgeting and management, reporting, and compliance
● Negotiate and execute contracts, including agreements and other instruments made and entered into by and on behalf of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Juris Doctorate degree and current license (any state) required; the successful candidate will be expected to obtain a license to practice in Pennsylvania
● Passion for HAP’s mission and ability to serve as a credible advocate for people experiencing, or at risk, of homelessness
● Proven success in a senior leadership role with a demonstrated ability to manage the strategic, financial, team leadership, and operational needs of a lean nonprofit
● Strong legal skills with a proven track record of high-quality, creative lawyering
● Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
● Proven ability to lead and develop creative, thoughtful, and effective strategies to make systemic change
● Demonstrated aptitude for cultivating and stewarding funding relationships, including experience diversifying funding streams
● Positive, engaging, and entrepreneurial leadership style
● Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
● Ability to partner effectively with external stakeholders
● Strong professional ethics, transparency, integrity, and accountability

Salary is commensurate with experience based on a competitive public interest salary scale.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life, short and long term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off and holidays.

It is the policy of HAP to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT US

Established in 1990, the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) is the only legal services organization dedicated to providing direct civil legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. HAP also advocates for the needs of the City’s homeless population.

HAP’s work is guided by its vision, mission, and values.

VISION:  All Philadelphians at risk of or experiencing homelessness have equal access to justice and the means to secure safe and stable housing.

MISSION:  To provide free civil legal services and advocacy to reduce the frequency and duration of homelessness in the greater Philadelphia area.

HAP’S VALUES: Individuals and families experiencing homelessness have unique legal problems and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

More information about HAP is available at haplegal.org.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. In order to receive full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their materials by December 11, 2020. Please include a letter expressing in detail your interest in the position; your qualifications and what you hope to contribute to the organization’s future; a current résumé; and the names and contact information for three professional references.  Materials should be submitted electronically to careers@haplegal.org in Microsoft Word or pdf format. HAP is assisted in the search by Patricia Pap, Executive Director, Management Information Exchange, 105 Chauncy St., Fl 6, Ste 3, Boston, MA 02111, 508-737-4010, ppap@mielegalaid.org. Candidates with questions about the position or process are encouraged to contact her.

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