Category: Management Level

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

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

• Three to Five years of fundraising experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;

• Knowledge and interest in social media including Facebook and Twitter

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

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

• A proven track record of achieving measurable results

• Experience managing projects and organizational coordination.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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

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

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

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

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities (by percentage of role)

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

To Apply:

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

• LastnameFirstname_CPAMcoverletter
• LastnameFirstname_CPAMresume

Organization

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

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

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

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

·        Ensuring prompt acknowledgement of foundation gifts.

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

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

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

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

Skills and Abilities

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

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

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

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

·        High level of computer literacy required.

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

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

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

Professional Qualifications

·        Minimum five years nonprofit grant writing experience.

·        Bachelor’s degree.

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

·        Experience with Salesforce a plus.

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

Salary range: $55,000 – $60,000

Application Submission

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific Tasks

Rebuild Projects

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

General

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

Qualifications

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

non-profit agencies, etc.

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

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

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

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

8) **Supervise volunteers, contractors, staff

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

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

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

Our Vision, Mission & Growth

The Common Market is a nonprofit local food distributor that connects food from family farms to wholesale markets. Our mission is to strengthen regional farms while making the local bounty accessible to communities and the institutions that serve them. The Common Market has recently expanded its operations to provide boxes of local farm food to households affected by food insecurity. Founded in 2008, The Common Market currently serves New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC and has locations in Atlanta and Houston.

An operations team leader at The Common Market works side by side senior management in a way that encourages teamwork, cooperation, and productivity. Their main focus is fostering team unity and boosting The Common Market’s day-to-day efficiency. Operations team leader is a mission-critical position that demands professional diligence, a strong sense of commitment, and unwavering patience, in addition to these skills:

• Execution – An Operations Team Leader will focus on results and how best to achieve them in order to get the job done which will include doing the job themselves or delegating to trained/qualified team members.
• Communication skills – An Operations Team Leader is expected to deliver instructions clearly and concisely, they also address employee questions and issues and respond to staff feedback
• Customer Focus – An Operations Team Leader will be responsible for internal collaboration to achieve de-escalation, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and remediation of customer issues. This will periodically include customer communication but will more typically be resolved internally.

Operations Team Leader Duties and Responsibilities

Fostering Teamwork: The operations team leader is responsible for ensuring team members perform tasks in unison and respect each other.

Coaching, Motivation, and Morale-Building: The operations team leader is responsible for creating a willingness among the employees to perform to the best of their abilities; providing coaching and recognition where appropriate. They are also responsible for training and development of new team members.

Prioritization and Delegation: Operations team leaders will prioritize assignments and delegate tasks on a daily basis.

Solving Problems: The operations team leader helps senior managers solve challenges that might affect production or service delivery to customers.

Execute Process Improvements: Operations team leaders will help to improve internal processes and streamline business functionality.

Equipment/Facility Management and Maintenance: Operations team leaders share in the oversight of equipment, the facility and maintenance.

Staff Scheduling and Supervision: The operations team leader will work closely with management and to prepare work schedules and day-to-day supervision of team members.

Tools of the Trade: Operations team leaders are responsible for understanding and utilizing The Common Market technology, this includes:

• Business tools (Salesforce, FoodConnex, ADP, Elite Extra, Samsara and data analysis)
• Microsoft Office (primarily Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

JOB DUTIES

Farmer Relations. Lead Common Market’s relationship with farmers, set up crop plan, create purchase orders in FoodConnex in accordance with plan. Ensure prompt farmer payments in support of our commitment to improve farm viability. Hold farmers accountable to Common Market quality standards.

Procurement Strategy. Develop procurement strategy for wholesale and box programs to optimize profitability and advancement of the mission. Forecast demand and supply to ensure adequate availability of high quality food for Common Market’s customers.

Inventory. Oversee inventory processes from receiving to ultimate delivery to customers. Conduct physical inventory. Implement measures to ensure accuracy in the inventory management system. Reconcile PO/ Salesforce Receiving Log and Farm Invoices and post Purchase Orders. Minimize shrink and spoilage.

Ensure Availability. List reflects current pricing and availability. Help resolve customer complaints related to quality/ quantity.

Food Safety. Operate facility in a manner consistent with our Food Safety Plan. Prepare for annual audit. Leadership role in Recall, Crisis Management and Food Defense/ Food Fraud teams.

Position Overview: The Urban Creators are excited to welcome a new ‘Director of Operations’ to our team in 2021 to help nurture a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, transparency, trust, and love at Life Do Grow. This role will be critical for our operations moving forward as the “glue” or “central spoke” in our collective.

Roles & Responsibilities: The roles & responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership: Support program strategy and implementation with overall organizational goals and values.
• Internal Communication: Facilitating a consistent flow of information between all staff members, departments, Co-Op Members, executive leadership, and Board of Directors.
• External Communication: Managing Urban Creators general communications and inquiries including website and newsletter.
• Administrative Oversight and Support: Managing all aspects of Urban Creators programming, markets, events and special projects including logistics, coordination, documentation and recordkeeping.
• Consensus Facilitation: Facilitating a process of collaborative decision making around daily operations, team coordination, programming, new opportunities, challenges, conflict management, and accountability.
• Accountability: Nurturing a culture of collective accountability where we all uphold our shared values, community agreements, goals, process’, and standards for spatial organization.
• Data Collection and Evaluations: Documenting and consolidating impact metrics and narratives/testimonials. Co-produce our Annual Report & Program Evaluation with executive leadership.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• A collaborative approach to leadership, partnership development, and people management
• Understanding of and interest in community-based efforts to build a more just world.
• Ability to successfully support groups that come together across race, class, gender, age, sexual orientation and ability.
• Comfortable working in a range of working environments, including outdoors and remotely; in groups/teams and alone; with flexible/adapting schedules.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, project management skills, and facilitation experience.

Schedule & Compensation

The Urban Creators Director of Operations will be a full time position with an annual salary of between $40,000-$45,000/year.

The Urban Creators is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our North Philadelphia Community, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees and members of our collective. We encourage Women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and individuals from other historically underrepresented or marginalized groups to apply. Urban Creators does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please review the descriptions bellow and submit an application by FEBRUARY 5th by e-mailing us at jobs@phillyurbancreators.org with your Resume/CV and a Cover Letter that speaks to who you are, what skills and experience you hope to bring to the Urban Creators team, why you are passionate about social justice and collaborative leadership, and why you think you would be a good fit for this position. Be as creative as you wish when submitting this application (attaching any relevant photos, videos, art, music, letters of rec, articles, etc. that speak to your passion/experience are welcome).

All jobs will begin in early March. Interviews will be conducted mid-February, so please be sure to submit your application to us no later than February 5th.