Staff Accountant: Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc

Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has an immediate opening for a full-time Staff Accountant.  The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining PYN’s accounting and compliance policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure grant compliance and accountability at providers’ level.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Review monthly provider invoice submission in accordance with the deadline

stipulated in their contract

  • Design and implement an invoice tracking system
  • Prepare monthly providers status reports
  • Prepare a list of provider invoices to be submitted to funders for reimbursement
  • Follow up with providers timely and ensure that all requested information is submitted timely
  • Communicate to providers timely on any issues or concern
  • Assist Controller during month-end and yearly closing procedures
  • Assist Controller during annual financial statement audit as well as interim audit procedures and any requirements related to an A133 single audit
  • Monitor the compliance of providers to ensure general and specific requirements of the grant are adhered to.
  • Timely completion and submission of periodic reporting requirements to appropriate authorities
  • Serve as primary point-of-contact for providers with regard to their cost reimbursement
  • Coordinate with Controller to conduct periodic training sessions and

meetings with providers on grant reporting, tracking, accounting, or

compliance.

  • Provide staff assistance to other programs as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned. General Compliance
  • Gain an understanding of PYN’s contracting process, invoice submission and reporting requirements
  • Follow the steps for receiving and reviewing signed/returned consultant and provider contracts and seeing the contracts through to execution
  • Assist with other contracts management-related projects as needed and assigned by the Controller, such as archiving expired contracts, organizing current contract files, reviewing and processing incoming contract- related documentation, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned

Position requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
  • Minimum five years of progressive experience in general accounting and accounting
  • Experience with federal grant accounting and administration is a plus
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, proficiency with Microsoft Word, and familiarity with the rest of the Microsoft Office
  • Willing to learn basic financial reporting
  • Demonstrated ability to perform high level analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and come up with creative solutions
  • Familiarity with various federal, state, and city grant financial requirements and systems desirable
  • Familiarity with MIP accounting software desirable
  • A highly motivated self-starter, with proven ability to analyze data
  • Project a professional demeanor and responsiveness
  • Possess excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work both individually and as part of a team
  • Capable of working in a fast paced, professional environment
  • Must maintain and execute confidential information
  • Successful completion of background checks (PA State Criminal, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)

Philadelphia Youth Network offers a comprehensive employee health & wellness benefits program and a competitive salary range based on past experience, job knowledge, and demonstrated skills and abilities.

About Us

PYN alleviates poverty by preparing young people to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. PYN coordinates partners that connect young people to education and employment experiences, equipping them with the skills employers need. As a result, PYN creates a system of services that help young people become successful, creating a diverse local talent pipeline. Learn more at pyninc.org.

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Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to jobopps@pyninc.org and please indicate Controller in the subject line. The Philadelphia Youth Network values the safety of our staff, our partners and our young people. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PYN is following safe practice guidelines and operating primarily remotely until further notice. Please contact us with questions about PYN’s remote work.

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Grants Manager: Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc

Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has an immediate opening for a full-time Grants Manager. The Grants Manager is responsible for maximizing PYN’s institutional giving program and contributing to the overall organizational fundraising budget, with a primary focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts from a portfolio of private foundations, corporate foundations, individuals, and select public agency investors.

The Grants Manager oversees prospect tracking, proposal development, site visit scheduling and donor stewardship, including acknowledgement letters.  S/he will serve as the initial author and project manager for Letters of Inquiry, grant proposals, and project reports, including tracking deadlines, budget creation and information gathering.  In addition to managing a healthy calendar of proposals and reports, this role will conduct prospect research on foundations to evaluate prospective grants, initiate personal contact with potential funders, and steward existing donors. This position also works in concert with the External Relations Division to develop effective strategies for reaching overall annual and campaign goals as a team.

Primary responsibilities include:

managing a healthy calendar of proposals and reports, this role will conduct prospect research on foundations to evaluate prospective grants, initiate personal contact with potential funders, and steward existing donors. This position also works in concert with the External Relations Division to develop effective strategies for reaching overall annual and campaign goals as a team.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage donor database, including an active calendar of 60+ proposals and reports annually, gathering program and financial details from program and finance personnel.
  • Conduct prospect research on foundations, corporate foundations, individuals and public funding opportunities to evaluate prospective grants, initiate personal contact with potential funders, and steward existing donors.
  • Develop and execute engagement strategies along with EVP and Director, Development to reach overall organizational goals and specific fundraising goals.
  • Develop and execute on stewardship plans for a subset of foundation and corporate donors, including site visits and other cultivation activities.
  • Manage select initiatives, such as the United Way Giving Campaign and other special projects.
  • Be an active member of the development team (EVP, Director of Development), and work closely on day to day activities and development events.
  • Stewardship: manage and oversee a process for ensuring the timely completion of acknowledgement letters, funder reports, and other required stewardship processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Position requirements:

The successful candidate will be an effective and compelling writer, be able to manage multiple tasks on deadline, and will have curiosity and creativity to effectively match donor needs with organizational goals.  Experience with Word, Excel and fundraising software is essential. An interest and relevant experience in workforce development and/or education is helpful.  Other relevant skills, education, and experience include:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of four years’ fundraising and

development experience preferred.

  • Experience and knowledge of the youth workforce development and/or

education field preferred

  • Superb oral and written communications and interpersonal skills are a must, as is a

great sense of humor

  • Must be goal oriented, strategic, and a self-starter
  • Experience managing gift processing, reporting, and moves management

tracking using fundraising software (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, and/or Raiser’s Edge)

  • Experience in prospect research, proposal development, budget development,

grants management preferred

  • Successful completion of background checks (PA State Criminal, Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse and F.B.I. fingerprinting).

Philadelphia Youth Network offers a comprehensive employee health & wellness benefits program and a competitive salary range based on past experience, job knowledge, and demonstrated skills and abilities.

About Us

PYN alleviates poverty by preparing young people to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. PYN coordinates partners that connect young people to education and employment experiences, equipping them with the skills employers need. As a result, PYN creates a system of services that help young people become successful, creating a diverse local talent pipeline. Learn more at pyninc.org.

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Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to jobopps@pyninc.org and please indicate Grants Manager in the subject line. The Philadelphia Youth Network values the safety of our staff, our partners and our young people. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PYN is following safe practice guidelines and operating primarily remotely until further notice. Please contact us with questions about PYN’s remote work.

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Project Manager, Continuous Improvement (OST): Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc

Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has an immediate opening for a full-time Project Manager, Continuous Improvement (OST). The Project Manager, Continuous Improvement (PMCI) OST will design and implement high quality training, professional development and technical assistance for partners and direct service providers connected to the Office of Children and Families (OCF).

Primary responsibilities include:

Project Design and Management

  • Collaborate with key personnel at OCF to determine priority training topics and identify clear strategy for implementation
  • Create and share a calendar that details upcoming monthly trainings

Professional Development and Trainings

  • Provide orientations, trainings and coaching related to CDF integration and program quality components
  • Identify professionals who can provide effective training and coaching to support service providers in their efforts to align programming with the Career Development Framework
  • Manage all aspects of space, vendor and consultant contracting processes to ensure smooth operational functions
  • Offer follow-up services as needed to ensure that services providers feel confident and comfortable with their understanding of the CDF and ability to align curriculum and activities with the CDF
  • Read and research emerging trends and practices in Positive Youth Development and keep up to date on current PD offerings/events/research in order to provide the most current and effective PD to providers

Administration and Contract Management

  • Serve as a liaison between OCF and PYN to ensure that OCF staff receive high quality and timely responses to their questions
  • Oversee accurate documentation and logistics to ensure smooth implementation of facilitated trainings (i.e., rental space, catering, provider communication and sign-up)
  • Manage all vendor selection forms, ordering, sign-ins, interest and follow-up surveys and manage day

Reporting

  • Ensure structures are in place to capture and share necessary programmatic data – both internally and externally to providers
  • Ensure structures are in place to identify provider challenges to meet established timelines when applicable
  • Provide regular updates to department and organizational leadership on program status
  • Provide external stakeholders and funders with requested information as needed
  • Contribute to quarterly and annual program compliance reports
  • Identify and communicate system-wide trends and gaps in programmatic strategy throughout the duration of the contract period
  • Utilize data to inform PD/TA and coaching needs and delivery

Position requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s Degree in related field (education, human services, policy) is a plus
  • Minimum 2 years of project management experience
  • Training and experience with positive youth development
  • Experience with coaching adults on positive youth development and best practices in curriculum development
  • Experience with organizing trainings and professional development
  • Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to excel in a high-performing team and project a positive attitude
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office, strong skills in Excel preferred
  • Ability and willingness to travel to various locations in Philadelphia
  • Familiarity with PYN initiatives is preferred, but not required
  • Preference given to candidates with experience working with underserved populations
  • Preference to candidates with experience in youth workforce development
  • Successful completion of background checks (PA State Criminal, Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse and F.B.I. fingerprinting).

Philadelphia Youth Network offers a comprehensive employee health & wellness benefits program and a competitive salary range based on past experience, job knowledge, and demonstrated skills and abilities.

About Us

PYN alleviates poverty by preparing young people to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. PYN coordinates partners that connect young people to education and employment experiences, equipping them with the skills employers need. As a result, PYN creates a system of services that help young people become successful, creating a diverse local talent pipeline. Learn more at pyninc.org.

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Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to jobopps@pyninc.org and please indicate Grants Manager in the subject line. The Philadelphia Youth Network values the safety of our staff, our partners and our young people. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PYN is following safe practice guidelines and operating primarily remotely until further notice. Please contact us with questions about PYN’s remote work.

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Director of Social Services: HIAS PA

Supervisor: Executive Director

Salary: $60,000-$75,000

Organizational Mission-Based on the tradition of “welcoming the stranger,” HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) Pennsylvania provides legal, resettlement, citizenship and supportive services to immigrants and refugees from all backgrounds in order to assure their fair treatment and full integration into American society. HIAS PA advocates for just and inclusive public policies and practices.HIAS Pennsylvania provides the following programs:

●Representation and legal counseling before immigration agencies and the courts including special initiatives for survivors of interpersonal violence, unaccompanied and vulnerable immigrant youth, and survivors of torture.

●Resettlement and other support services to assist refugees, immigrants and those granted asylum

●Citizenship services

Summary of Responsibilities

●Staff and Department Management

●Cross-Team Collaboration Management

●Resource and Strategic Development

●Financial Management

●Serve on Agency Executive Team

Staff and Department Management

●Manage and oversee all social services programs.

●Work with the Director of Program Planning to ensure compliance with all government and funder obligations.

●Work with the Director of Program Planning to develop policies, procedures and best practices for all social services programs to provide all clients with high quality services in compliance with all contracts, policies, procedures and best practices.

●Supervise all social services Program Managers and conduct their annual performance evaluations.

●Lead weekly Social Service Program Manager staff meetings.

●In cooperation with the Director of Program Planning, provide appropriate training, coaching, professional development, support and supervision for all social services Program Managers and ensure appropriate social service supervision and mentorship for legal team case managers.

●Review workflow of all Social Service Programs and work with the Director of Program Planning to make organizational changes as appropriate to maintain quality services to HIAS PA clients.

●Coordinate the recruiting and supervision of Social Services interns

Cross-Team Collaboration Management

●Foster a collaborative culture at the agency.

●Mentor Case Managers on Legal Teams

●Create and implement social services processes that promote collaboration between teams

●Suggest integration and collaboration ideas, consistent with the overall agency strategy, to the Executive Director and Director of Program Planning. Identify roadblocks and issues that can be resolved by way of cross-collaboration Resource and Strategic Development:

●Strengthen existing relationships and develop and maintain new relationships with partner and community organizations such as HIAS National, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Regional Refugee Provider Collaborative, the Philadelphia Refugee Health Collaborative,the Philadelphia Refugee Education Collaborative, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, the State Refugee Coordinator and State Refugee Health Coordinator, local resettlement agencies and ethnic community organizations and leaders to determine unmet needs and develop appropriate collaborative programs and interventions and others as appropriate

Represent the HIAS Pennsylvania Social Services Department to the public and stakeholders, through articulating the department’s vision and strategy and engaging localleaders and community members in order to advance social services.

●Conduct periodic training to external service providers and local stakeholders on the experiences and needs of immigrant and refugee populations.

●Work with the Development and Communications Director to update the website, participate in the publication of newsletters and annual reports and communicate the department’s work to the public and funders.

●Assist the Development Director and Executive Director in writing grants and funding proposals, and in developing resources to maintain and expand funding base.

●Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Financial Management

●Assist in the preparation of the Social Services Department budget

●Oversee, manage, and track adherence to and implementation of the Social Services Department budget.

●Work with the financial services firm to prepare monthly and quarterly billing and required data reports to various funding agencies, following funder requirements.

Qualifications:●Work in the areas of U.S. refugee resettlement and/or immigration preferred but not required.

●Graduate degree in social work required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing staff, budget preparation/financial oversight. Internships at a refugee or immigration serving agency may count towards partial experience.

●Must have had an MSW degree for at least 2 years at the time of hire.

●Grant writing and reporting experience preferred.

●Ability to represent HIAS Pennsylvania in public forums, meetings, and the community.

●Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Fluency in another language a plus.

●Ability to think and work independently

Comfortable working in a diverse workplace with a diverse client base while serving as a strong advocate for refugees and immigrants.

●Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for HIAS PA’s mission.

●Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

●Ability to learn web-based data entry●Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

●Ability to work some weekends and evenings

●Licensed Pennsylvania Driver

This is an exempt position; salary is commensurate with experience. Employment package includes comprehensive health care insurance coverage, 403(b) employer contribution retirement account, and very generous paid holiday leave and vacation provisions. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. HIAS PA is working remotely for the foreseeable future but under normal circumstances HIAS Pennsylvania is a fast paced environment. There is considerable traffic in the office and the work environment has a moderate amount of noise. The office functions as a team and staff members are asked to work both independently and collaboratively. HIAS Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or veteran status. It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.Please send a cover letter, writing sample and resume in pdf form to Yvonne Leung, Executive Assistant at yleung@hiaspa.org. No Phone Calls Please.

Development Director: Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund

The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund is seeking a gifted development professional with the ability to contribute to each of the fundraising channels in a small nonprofit, including major gifts, annual appeals, grants, events, and planned giving. In this fulltime role, the incumbent will work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors on all aspects of fundraising and donor relations.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Prospect Management – engage all levels of existing and potential donors on a continual basis to establish effective relationships;
  • Grants – conduct research to identify high-probability grant opportunities, prepare timely proposals and submit all required reports.
  • Major Donors – grow the Fund’s pool of major-donor prospects via a structured plan for identification, cultivation and solicitation.
  • Appeals – design and execute the Fund’s two annual appeals (Spring and Fall); create additional appeals for social media and online channels.
  • Coordinate fundraising special events.
  • Planned Giving – communicate the benefits of bequests and deferred gifts to donors and build opportunities that grow this channel.
  • Strategic Planning – actively participate in the development, implementation and measurement of the Fund’s strategic plan as it relates to revenue growth and sustainability.

Qualifications:

  • Strong alignment with the Dolan Fund’s mission of assisting families with a seriously ill, injured or disabled child.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of fundraising experience including a portion focused on human services.
  • Team oriented, flexible and eager to learn.
  • Strong computer skills/proficiency.
  • Well organized and attentive to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills – writing and speaking.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working closely with volunteers and, occasionally, with families served by the Dolan Fund.
  • Availability for occasional weekend and evening work/meetings.
  • Good understanding of donor database systems (Salesforce experience a plus).

About the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund: Founded in 1976, the Dolan Fund lightens burdens for families caring for a severely ill, injured or disabled child. Our mission of delivering hope is achieved by providing financial support, educational content and respite programming to families struggling with the financial and emotional challenges of caring for their child(ren). Additionally, we are committed advocates for the needs of children and families, working to optimize services from healthcare providers, government agencies, civic groups, schools and workplaces.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and your resume via email to Chris Dowdell, Executive Director: cdowdell@dolanfund.org.

The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Development Manager: Share Food Program

The Development Manager will support Share’s Director of Development in expanding fundraising revenue from foundation, corporate and individual donors, and events. Activities will include researching new foundation and corporate funding opportunities, maintaining donor records and cultivation assignments, supporting foundation proposal and report development, and helping to plan and implement fundraising events.

Core Responsibilities

  • Grant development and reporting: Develop funding proposals, progress reports and letters of inquiry to foundation and corporate funders.
  • Research potential grant opportunities from foundations and corporations
  • Manage proposal and report calendar and ensure timely submissions
  • Manage donor administration activities, including donor database, acknowledgement letters and provide regular reports on donor acquisition and retention
  • Support planning and implementation of fundraising events
  • Manage donor prospect lists, including tracking of donor touchpoints, and assistance with setup of donor meetings
  • Support Board and Development Committee stewardship, including helping members to implement fundraising activities among their contacts
  • Assist with other donor stewardship activities, including preparation of materials
  • Work with appropriate program staff to ensure updated content for proposals

Skills and Competencies

  • Experience in nonprofit fund development
  • Strong writing skills; grant proposal development experience preferred
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strategic and long-term planning abilities
  • Experience with donor databases, and with data manipulation and analysis

About Us

Share Food Program is a nonprofit organization focused on eradicating food insecurity in the Philadelphia Region through food distribution, education, and advocacy. Through partnerships with nearly 800 schools and more than 350 pantries across the region, Share Food Program has recently become the largest-serving food bank in the Philadelphia Region, and the largest independent food bank in the country.

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Development Manager: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Position Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy is seeking a Development Manager to join our team. The Development Manager plays a crucial role within the organization, including oversight of the donor database and moves management, managing the annual campaign, and developing and writing institutional fundraising proposals and reports. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and organizational skills and must be able to manage multiple deadlines. Additionally, the Development Manager must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment under minimum supervision. The position will be responsible for effectively communicating with a variety of constituencies with a high level of courtesy and professionalism. This position reports to the Senior Director of Development, manages the Campaign Coordinator, and works closely with the Associate Director of Foundation Relations and the Associate Director of Corporate Relations.

Responsibilities:

Duties broadly focus on database and campaign management as well supporting the department in achieving its annual fundraising goals. Allocation of time is as follows:

Database Management (40% of time)

  • Oversee Raiser’s Edge for expanded organizational-wide CRM capabilities
  • Create and share donor information from Raiser’s Edge as needed with staff including: pulling mailing lists for annual events and donor newsletters, donor tracking, and giving histories
  • Provide regular fundraising reports to the Conservancy’s development team, Development Committee of the Board of Directors and the full board as needed
  • Quarterly reconciliation with Finance team and Financial Edge
  • Maintain, ensure, and increase the data integrity of the Conservancy’s donor base in Raiser’s Edge by maintaining and updating policies and procedures and training staff

Campaign Management and Support (30% of time)

  • Manage the Annual Appeal campaign with the Communications team, including developing donor acquisition strategies, managing lists and goal setting
  • Coordinate with the Marketing & Membership Manager to execute Membership campaigns and mailings
  • Oversee the Campaign Coordinator, including gift entry and the preparation and processing of all donor acknowledgement letters
  • Managing major donor tracking and prospecting with assistance from the Campaign Coordinator
  • Coordinating individual prospect follow-ups with senior leadership staff with assistance from the Campaign Coordinator
  • Provide donor assistance to phone and written inquiries; maintaining good relationships with donors, members, and other constituents Oversee Raiser’s Edge for expanded organizational-wide CRM capabilities
  • Create and share donor information from Raiser’s Edge as needed with staff including; pulling mailing lists for annual events and donor newsletters, donor tracking, and giving histories
  • Provide regular fundraising reports to the Conservancy’s development team, Development Committee of the Board of Directors and the full board as needed
  • Quarterly reconciliation with Finance team and Financial Edge
  • Maintain, ensure, and increase the data integrity of the Conservancy’s donor base in Raiser’s Edge by maintaining and updating policies and procedures and training staff

Institutional Fundraising (30% of time)

  • Develop, write, edit and submit clear and compelling funding proposals and reports, working with the Associate Director of Foundation Relation and Associate Director of Corporate Relations
  • Assist with maintaining relationships with existing institutional funders
  • Conduct prospect research on foundation and government funders

Qualifications:

  • At least three years of experience in data base management
  • Experience with fundraising campaign management and grant writing
  • High proficiency in Raiser’s Edge
  • Organized and process-oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Interest in and commitment to the mission of Fairmount Park Conservancy

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000. Additionally, the Fairmount Park Conservancy offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as life, disability and retirement.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

The Fairmount Park Conservancy does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, gender or sexual orientation and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

About Us

Organizational Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy exists to champion Philadelphia’s parks. We lead capital projects and historic preservation efforts, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage investments, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres that include Fairmount Park and more than 100 neighborhood parks around the city. Philadelphia has one of the largest urban park systems in the world, providing residents with extensive health, environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits – including access to some of the region’s most famous attractions.

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To Apply: Thank you for your interest in the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Please prepare a formal letter of interest, resume, three work related references, and salary requirements as either PDF or Word documents and submit at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d250369117dd488baa22a899d5c26268 Please, no phone calls or mailed applications. Deadline for application is September 11, 2020. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

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Facilities & Landscape Manager: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Position Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy is seeking a Facilities & Landscape Manager who will be responsible for carrying out the policies and priorities relating to the historic properties, landscapes and material assets under the control of the Fairmount Park Conservancy.

As a newly created position, orientation for the Facilities & Landscape Manager role will be provided by the Fairmount Park Conservancy leadership team for the first three to six months to develop the required systems and processes for success. After the role is fully developed, the Facilities & Landscape Manager position will report directly to the Senior Director of Capital Projects as part of the Places team.

Responsibilities:

Duties broadly focus on asset management on behalf of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, and the management of the following programs:

  • Property management
  • Landscape and vegetation contract management
  • Fleet and machinery management/coordination
  • Assist/participate in the development of maintenance plans for capital projects and adaptive reuse in development
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage properties with a minimum of five (5) years of management experience.
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work with diverse group of stakeholders and community members
  • Comfort in an outdoor environment, including all weather conditions
  • A clean and valid driver’s license and ability to drive Fairmount Park Conservancy vehicles
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
  • Comfortable with ladder use
  • Ability to answer alarm and tenant service calls on call as needed
  • Must have one vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet Database
  • Basic record keeping skills
  • An ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, independently and efficiently with numerous deadlines

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000. Additionally, the Fairmount Park Conservancy offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as life, disability and retirement.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

The Fairmount Park Conservancy does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, gender or sexual orientation and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

About Us

Organizational Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy exists to champion Philadelphia’s parks. We lead capital projects and historic preservation efforts, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage investments, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres that include Fairmount Park and more than 100 neighborhood parks around the city. Philadelphia has one of the largest urban park systems in the world, providing residents with extensive health, environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits – including access to some of the region’s most famous attractions.

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To Apply: Thank you for your interest in the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Please prepare a formal letter of interest, resume, three work related references, and salary requirements as either PDF or Word documents and submit at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d250369117dd488baa22a899d5c26268 Please, no phone calls or mailed applications. Deadline for application is SEPTEMBER 30, 2020. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Development and Stewardship Manager: Green Building United

Green Building United (GBU) is seeking a Development and Stewardship Manager to build on our 20-year history of leading the sustainable building and climate resilience movement in the greater Philadelphia region, including the Lehigh Valley and State of Delaware.

Organization Overview

Formed in 2001, GBU’s mission is to foster transformative impact in our communities through green building education and advocacy. GBU is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with more than 600 members, and work areas divided among education, policy and advocacy, and strategic initiatives. GBU is funded through an even mix of memberships and corporate partnerships, major events, grants, and contracts. GBU is governed by a 20+ person Board of Directors and has five full-time and two part-time staff. GBU’s staff works collaboratively and engages frequently with the Board and other volunteers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

GBU is committed to improving diversity and inclusion across the organization, including at the staff level, and strives to center equity and racial justice in our work. GBU can only realize its mission and goals effectively by achieving greater diversity – whether of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability – among the stakeholders who inform and engage with our work. GBU crosses different professional disciplines, many of which are not diverse, but we are committed to being a resource within this community, continuing our anti-racism work.

Position Summary

The Development and Stewardship Manager will be responsible for creating and executing fundraising strategies across all of GBU’s revenue streams: corporate and event sponsorships, foundation and government grants, and individual giving. They will work closely with the executive director and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to achieve GBU’s organizational goals, as laid out in the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, with a focus on maintaining and growing relationships and diversifying revenue streams. The Development and Stewardship Manager is responsible for creating and managing a comprehensive development plan to guide all annual fundraising activities.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manage relationships with 60+ organization-level supporters (known as Sustaining Partners)
  • Research and track grant opportunities and coordinate resources to meet application deadlines
  • Lead planning and logistics for individual giving and major events, with staff and Board support
  • Develop and share narrative of organization’s work
  • Create and maintain communications strategies in collaboration with GBU staff

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for this position will share a commitment to sustainability and green building practices and will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to GBU, including:

  • Postsecondary degree and 5-10 years of experience in development or a related field
  • Experience in nonprofit fundraising (funders, sponsors, individual giving) with demonstrated success
  • Deep knowledge of grant writing, administration, and funder relations
  • Experience with fundraising research tools and prospect/grant research
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite products
  • Experience with, or ability to learn, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience with database management
  • Preferred: Familiarity with sustainability and climate policy, as well as sustainable building certification programs such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, and Passive House

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Creativity and enthusiasm
  • Strong attention to detail and deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with staff, Board, and other volunteer stakeholders
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Excitement for GBU’s mission
  • Preferred: Experience with CiviCRM, website management, e-newsletters, social media

GBU’s office is in Center City Philadelphia. GBU staff are working remotely for the time being, but generally work in-person in the main office. GBU promotes a healthy work-life balance by maintaining flexible schedules for all staff. Ability to work outside of regular business hours for events, and for occasional day travel to areas throughout our region, including the Lehigh Valley and State of Delaware, is required (personal car not required). Residency in the region, or ability to commute, is required when in-person work resumes.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position that offers competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience, and excellent benefits including: health, dental, and vision, a 401k plan, commuter benefits, and access to a flexible spending account to pay for medical and dependent care expenses pre-tax. In addition, GBU offers four weeks of paid time off and paid professional development opportunities.

Email your resume and cover letter to info@greenbuildingunited.org with the subject line “Development and Stewardship Manager.” Applications will be considered until position is filled.

Green Building United is an equal opportunity employer.

GSI Partners Manager: The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

About SBN’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Partners

A core part of SBN’s strategy to build a just, green, and thriving economy in the region, our Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Partners are advancing Greater Philadelphia’s GSI industry and innovation.  Participating members include engineering and landscape architecture firms; landscape contracting firms; and material suppliers whose services and products pertain to GSI.  Many are recognized as experts locally, regionally, and nationally.

Position Description and Qualifications:

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is seeking a Manager of our GSI Partners initiative to lead the implementation of all program activities, increase and diversify membership, steward relationships with members and other key industry stakeholders, and advance identified industry priorities.

Our ideal candidate is a mature self-starter, with a proven passion for and subject matter expertise in green stormwater infrastructure; proven capabilities in cultivating and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with business and government stakeholders; a track record of moving established priority issues forward while remaining adaptable; an aptitude for recognizing opportunities and translating ideas into action; and a demonstrated record of taking a cooperative and collaborative approach to their work.

Our ideal candidate also has a propensity for data and research and a knack for synthesizing information to identify themes and focus on the essence of an issue.

Major Responsibilities:

SBN’s GSI Partners Manager will be responsible for the following, and other related duties as needed:

  • Lead the implementation and evaluation of current and future GSI Partners activities
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with businesses in the local GSI industry; developers and property owners; the Philadelphia Water Department; and other relevant local and regional stakeholders regarding programmatic activities and to advance advocacy goals
  • Regularly engage members and other stakeholders to share knowledge and best practices, explore business opportunities, and discuss strategies to grow the region’s GSI industry and innovation
  • Represent SBN on relevant external committees and advisory groups
  • Track relevant research and reports; identify trends and potential opportunities and challenges
  • Prepare written materials that help advance SBN’s advocacy agenda as it relates to GSI
  • Maintain department budget
Additional Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated commitment to SBN’s values and mission
  • Experience working with the business community
  • Degree in relevant field preferred
  • At least 7-9 years relevant experience preferred
  • Ability to be flexible with morning and evening hours as needed
  • Ability to attend off-site functions (when in-person gatherings can resume)
  • Familiarity with Neon or similar CRM preferred

Compensation:

This is a full-time position.  SBN offers a competitive benefits package with medical, vision, and dental coverage options, as well as generous paid time off.  Salary is in the mid-upper $50s commensurate with experience.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and brief relevant writing sample as a single .pdf to allegra@sbnphiladelphia.org, with the subject line “SBN GSI Partners Manager: Last name, First name”

SBN embraces the diversity of our region’s assets, perspectives, and voices. We believe that the broadest possible participation of different races, genders, and other identities is vital to SBN’s continued relevance and our ability to best serve our mission.  As such, we strongly encourage people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other identities to apply for this and all open positions.

EOE:  SBN is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  SBN’s non-discrimination policy can be found here.

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