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Stockton, California
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
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District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
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Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
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Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
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Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
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Washington, District of Columbia
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health
Washington, DC
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Washington, District of Columbia
SMYAL
Washington, DC
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Florida
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
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Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
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Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
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Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
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North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Director of Queer Resource Center
Claremont, California
The Claremont Colleges
Claremont, CA
Posted: October 3, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Joseph McCormack, Managing Partner
Email: search@mccormackkristel.com
Phone: 323.549.9200
Trans Health Coordinator
Long Beach, California
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Website: http://www.centerlb.org
Posted: October 11, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Ismael Salamanca, Director of Health and Wellness Services
Email: Isalamanca@centerlb.org
Phone: 562-434-4455
Student Program Specialist, Pride Center
Stockton, California
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
Website: https://www.deltacollege.edu/
Posted: September 21, 2017
Contact Information
Link to posting: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000387418-01
Consumer Marketing Assistant
Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
Website: http://hrc.org/
Posted: October 20, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Amber Alcorn
Link to posting: https://www.hrc.org/careers
Job Description
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Consumer Marketing program is a top source of new members and supporters for the Human Rights Campaign. The program’s two brick & mortar stores and Online Shop give the organization an international presence. With orders originating from all 50 states and 80+ countries, this allows supporters to act as "walking billboards" and participate in a grassroots guerilla marketing approach to increase visibility for HRC and LGBTQ equality. Through branded merchandise, Consumer Marketing puts a diverse human face on HRC and gives our supporters an entry point for sharing their stories with friends and families at home, at work and in their communities.
The Consumer Marketing Assistant reports directly to the Deputy Director of Consumer Marketing and is responsible for providing daily operational and administrative support to the Consumer Marketing team. The Consumer Marketing team advances HRC’s mission through the development and marketing of branded merchandise for HRC’s retail channels, membership campaigns, and electoral engagement.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist the Consumer Marketing team with all administrative duties including scheduling meetings, travel and appointments, shipping and receiving, managing department meetings, reporting expenses and processing check requests.
- Complete accounting and data entry pertaining to HRC's merchandise sales.
- Manage HQ inventory of retail items.
- Create and manage HQ purchase orders.
- Record and invoice all Consumer Marketing purchase orders.
- Engage with internal and external clients and vendors.
- Produce written material for the web or other forms of external and internal communication needs, such as blog posts, social media captions, letters, and various other Consumer Marketing priorities.
- Assist in developing and sustaining brand identity through social media outlets and other new media opportunities.
- Monitor the internet to find possible trademark violations.
- Manage lists of social media contacts.
- Maintain files and other materials for the Consumer Marketing Department’s needs.
- Aid in cross-departmental task and collaborations.
- Gather and prepare information for Board updates and Board reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- At least one year of administrative experience in a professional environment strongly preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
- Strong communication skills, strong writing ability, and creativity are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously handling multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
- Must have proven computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, and preferred experience in PowerPoint and Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
- Strong willingness to be a team player – to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.
- Strong interest in and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Consumer Marketing Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
Website: http://hrc.org/
Posted: October 20, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Amber Alcorn
Email: careers@hrc.org
Link to posting: https://www.hrc.org/careers
Job Description
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Consumer Marketing program is a top source of new members and supporters for HRC. The program’s two brick & mortar stores and Online Shop give the organization an international presence. With orders originating from all 50 states and 80+ countries, this allows supporters to act as "walking billboards" and participate in a grassroots guerilla marketing approach to increase visibility for HRC and LGBTQ equality. Through branded merchandise, Consumer Marketing puts a diverse human face on HRC and gives our supporters an entry point for sharing their stories with friends and families at home, at work and in their communities.
The Consumer Marketing Coordinator reports directly to the Deputy Director of Consumer Marketing and is responsible for assisting in the curation of Consumer Marketing material as well as maintaining an organizational flow within the department.
Position Summary:
- Execute design projects for Consumer Marketing including, but not limited to, graphic design for merchandise, e-marketing, promotional material, advertisements, invitations, brochures, reports, infographics, PowerPoint and keynote presentations.
- Employ independent judgment and discretion to review comments and messages on HRC’s social media platforms.
- Coordinate Consumer Marketing design projects with internal resources and outside vendors.
- Manage and maintain Consumer Marketing photo collections and digital assets.
- Prepare department documents including board reports and Consumer Marketing collateral.
- Create merchandise photo content for shop.hrc.org and social media.
- Assist with seeking product placement opportunities to increase visibility and effectively communicate HRC’s brand.
- Assist with administrative duties including store orders, headquarter purchase orders, invoicing and gifting.
- Work with the Consumer Marketing team to conduct assessments and to respond to the consumer marketing needs of HRC.
- Work with internal stakeholders in ordering merchandise for other departments.
- Assist with remote merchandise sales.
- Manage outside vendor relationships.
- Maintain HRC’s brand standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design (or equivalent work experience) plus one to three years of related experience.
- Creativity and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and commitment to providing high quality work with a service-oriented approach.
- Proven proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Photography experience preferred.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ equality.
- Strong skills with social media, Microsoft Office applications and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
*Please include a link to examples of your creative work in the cover letter or resume or upload separate documents.*
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Membership Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
Website: http://hrc.org/
Posted: October 6, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Amber Alcorn
Link to posting: https://www.hrc.org/careers
Job Description
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
Membership is the lifeblood of the Human Rights Campaign – quite simply, members are the reason why, and the reason how, we do our life-changing work. The Membership Coordinator serves behind-the-scenes to ensure that the foundation and inner workings of this program are running smoothly and efficiently. The Membership Coordinator plays a vital role in many of the operational aspects of this large and sophisticated Direct Response fundraising and Online Strategy program in an effort to cultivate and increase membership as well as membership revenue – at the lowest possible investment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate many of the operational and financial aspects of HRC’s highest revenue and largest expense program including but not limited to ongoing budget tracking, weekly revenue reporting by campaign, liaising with the Finance department regarding monthly cost center reconciliation, expense tracking, and vendor payment.
- Coordinate the fulfillment of online and offline HRC premiums– including bidding and purchasing, inventory management, and weekly fulfillment processing. Serve as the liaison with the Consumer Marketing team.
- Organize all aspects of HRC quarterly vendor meetings including agenda development, speaker facilitation, and invitation list.
- Facilitate most operational components of all direct mail campaigns, including proof and set-up approvals, and maintaining a sample library. Assist with copyediting as needed.
- Provide regular organizational reports including program revenue and membership number updates.
- Maintain a robust knowledge of the data processes related to the Membership Department. Create fundraising campaign source codes as required.
- Assist with contractual vendor-partner and consultant relationships for the program, including processing payment, getting internal approvals, and keeping a record of executed contracts.
- Ensure HRC is always up-to-date with compliance. Work with internal staff to ensure that state fundraising registrations are up-to-date.
- Special projects as assigned, such as preparing Finance Committee and Board presentations, and handling the logistics of membership research.
- Serve as backup to the rest of the Direct Response team as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with two to three years of experience workingin member relations and/or customer service a plus.
- Background in financial accountability and vendor relationships preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, editing ability, and being a self-starter are essential to this position.
- Proven computer skills are required, including MS Word and Excel, and preferred experience in PowerPoint and Google Apps. Experience with membership database programs (ROI Solutions’ Revolution Online or similar platform) a plus.
- A demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines.
- Able to exercise good judgment; discretion is necessary.
- Strong willingness to be a team player – to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.
- Flexibility with work schedule.
- Strong interest in and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Regional Organizing Lead - Nevada
Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
Website: http://hrc.org/
Posted: October 13, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Link to posting: https://hrc-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index....
Job Description
Position Summary:
HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office.
The Regional Organizing Lead is responsible for all organizing efforts of HRC membership within a specific region of a state, including recruitment, training, and overall cultivation of HRC members as volunteer leaders. The Regional Organizing Lead will develop volunteer teams in key communities for political, issue, and legislative advocacy.
Volunteer Team Building:
HRC relies on a powerful grassroots network of volunteer leaders taking regular action to resist attempts to roll back progress for the LGBTQ community while working to advance LGBTQ equality wherever possible. The Regional Organizing Lead will work with volunteer teams to establish best practices for group-led actions and to recruit and train an active volunteer base in the region.
Political, Issue, and Legislative Advocacy:
In order to accelerate the pace of progress toward full equality, we must grow our movement's political power, organize ourselves, our families, friends, and allies, and put equality issues at the center of the political conversation in 2018 and beyond. The Regional Organizing Lead will help grow our political power by building organizing capacity and mobilizing HRC members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in support of equality and pro-equality candidates in the 2018 elections.
This position is a temporary, full-time position ending approximately November 30, 2018. Possible extension depending on funding.
This position can be located anywhere within the state.
Position Responsibilities:
- At the direction of the State Manager, meet regional goals in the statewide campaign plan in order to elevate LGBTQ equality in the 2018 elections, support HRC-endorsed candidates in federal and state elections, and provide assistance to HRC-supported ballot initiative campaigns.
- Implement strategies within the region to support federal and state legislation and national advocacy efforts, and maximize HRC’s local lobbying efforts.
- Support volunteer leadership in the region; assist with political and volunteer activities of HRC steering committee members (as they relate to political and legislative activities) and other activists as outlined in the state campaign plan.
- Ensure HRC’s volunteer network within the region is vital and growing. Work with volunteer leadership in the region to recruit new volunteers and engage existing volunteers, members, and supporters in grassroots activities.
- Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in the region.
- Meticulously track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and submit reports daily.
- Manage outreach within the region to selected constituencies, including people of color, religious communities, youth, and others. Participate in strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and increase HRC’s visibility in the region.
- Represent HRC in strategic partnerships with allied organizations in the region (LGBTQ organizations as well as other progressive allies) in order to collaborate and advance the goals of HRC and the LGBTQ movement.
- Share HRC’s commitment to inclusion and the intersectionality of our movement by integrating campaign and outreach efforts to defend and advance shared advocacy priorities like reproductive rights, immigrant rights, workers’ rights and other civil rights causes.
- Serve as the face of HRC in the region and represent HRC at local events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent in experience) and one to two cycles of electoral campaign experience, preferably with at least one cycle as a field organizer.
- Demonstrated record successfully working in coalition on issue or advocacy campaigns (experience in applicable state is preferred).
- Working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.
- Ability to work independently within the context of a plan.
- Demonstrated ability in building teams, motivating others, and working effectively in a team environment in both a lead and a support role.
- Experience meeting goals and holding others accountable.
- Effective time management skills, including an ability to prioritize; must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills, as well as excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
- Demonstrated experience with VAN and a familiarity with other standard organizing and advocacy tools and social media required.
- Excellent ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, and resolve conflicts when necessary.
- Must be able to travel extensively within the state; must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Flexibility with work schedule is required; this position requires some evening and weekend work.
- Spanish language proficiency a plus.
- Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
Senior Communities & Volunteer Relations Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
Website: http://hrc.org/
Posted: September 26, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Kyle Hoard, Human Resources Intern
Link to posting: https://hrc-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index....
Welcoming Schools Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
Website: http://hrc.org/
Posted: October 18, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Amber Alcorn
Link to posting: http://tinyurl.com/ybwpvokw
Job Description
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Welcoming Schools Coordinator is primarily responsible for meeting the administrative needs and assigned programmatic duties for the Welcoming Schools program. The Welcoming Schools Project Coordinator reports to the Welcoming Schools Director and works closely with the Welcoming Schools Deputy Director. This position provides direct assistance with several digital platforms and resources to Welcoming Schools Expert Trainers, facilitators and elementary schools across the country.
Position Responsibilities
- Respond to requests for information, materials and assistance from Welcoming Schools staff, consultants, participating schools and partner organizations.
- Respond to Welcoming Schools website requests for information, materials and assistance.
- Maintain multiple, up-to-date databases of records for trainings, activities, and accomplishments of the Welcoming Schools program.
- Prepare regular data reports for staff, directors, and board members as requested.
- Develop and manage monthly, electronic Welcoming Schools newsletters.
- Manage assembly of program publications and materials; ensure requests from staff and external stakeholders are handled efficiently and appropriately.
- Coordinate and support on- and off-site meetings and events involving Welcoming Schools staff and project collaborators.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, taking/sending minutes, and other duties as assigned.
- Create contracts and work with districts to complete necessary forms for Welcoming Schools to conduct District-wide Facilitator Trainings.
- Create contracts and invoices for individual schools through the Welcoming Schools fee-for-service model.
- Manage and coordinate payment of stipends to facilitators for the Welcoming Schools fee-for-service model.
- Provide detailed, monthly facilitator training reports, including bi-weekly reports listing trainings without proper paperwork submission.
- Complete monthly corporate card reports and per diem submissions for Director and Deputy Director.
- Manage consultant contracts and invoices.
- Monitor news in K-12 school districts related to the Welcoming Schools program and work with HRC’s social media team to elevate Welcoming Schools work.
- Complete monthly budget review and co-manage Welcoming Schools budget.
- Manage Welcoming Schools inventory, including ordering and replenishing current inventory, managing sales and ongoing shipping requests from staff, consultants, and Welcoming Schools partners and facilitators.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) with one to three years relevant work experience in a professional environment.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and the demonstrated ability to work independently and to prioritize competing tasks.
- Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.
- Outstanding organizational, task management and time management skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage work under tight deadlines
- Experience in budget management.
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive). Experience with Survey Gizmo and HTML.
- Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience with writing website and blog content and the capacity to produce timely and informative newsletters as well as experience with social media accounts.
- Strong understanding of LGBTQ issues as well as demonstrated knowledge of and interest in K-12 education.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Policy Analyst - Immigrant Women’s Health and Rights
Washington, District of Columbia
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health
Washington, DC
Website: http://latinainstitute.org/
Posted: October 10, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Ann Marie Benitez, Senior Director of Government Relations
Email: humanresources@latinainstitute.org
Link to posting: http://latinainstitute.org/en/get-involved/employm...
Job Description
NLIRH seeks a Policy Analyst to help promote a national policy agenda designed to protect the reproductive health and rights of Latinas, while supporting the policy needs of the state-based Latina Advocacy Networks (LANs). The Policy Analyst will lead and be responsible for the immigrant women’s health and rights portfolio. As such, the Policy Analyst must be able to evaluate complex public programs, projects and studies, proposed federal and state legislation and current law in order to promote NLIRH’s policy and advocacy work in the area of immigrant women’s health and rights. The Policy Analyst will be supervised and report to the Senior Director of Government Relations in our Washington, D.C. office. The person in this position will work as part of a dynamic team and in coalition with movement partners.
Youth Housing & Clinical Services Programs Coordinator
Washington, District of Columbia
SMYAL
Washington, DC
Website: http://smyal.org/index.php
Posted: October 5, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Sarah Beasley, Operations & Volunteer Coordinator
Email: jobs@smyal.org
Phone: 202-546-5940
Link to posting: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/54372500...
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Miami, Florida
Pridelines - Miami
Miami, FL
Website: http://www.pridelines.org/
Posted: August 30, 2017
Contact Information
Name: LJ Woolston, Youth Programs and Homelessness Services Manager
Email: lj@pridelines.org
Phone: 305-571-9601
Center on Halsted Director of AVP
Chicago, Illinois
Center on Halsted
Chicago, IL
Website: http://www.centeronhalsted.org
Posted: October 16, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Center on Halsted, Director of Human Resources
Phone: 773-472-6469
Link to posting: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.ht...
Job Description
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Executive Director
Boston, Massachusetts
Reaching Out MBA
Boston, MA
Website: http://www.reachingoutmba.org/
Posted: October 13, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Freddie , Recruiter
Phone: 617-542-1404 x 23
Job Description
Organizational Description:
Reaching Out is a 501(c)(3) organization that educates, inspires, and connects lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) MBA students at business schools in the United States. Through its year-round programming anchored by its annual conference, Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA):
- Educates LGBTQ MBA students about the opportunities and challenges of being an LGBT MBA student and business leader, how to capitalize on those opportunities, and how to overcome those challenges.
- Inspires and enables members of the LGBTQ MBA & graduate community to be leaders in their careers and in society.
- Builds connections among LGBTQ MBA & graduate community.
Over the last four years, Reaching Out has very successfully transitioned from an organization with two events a year led by student volunteers to an organization with a full-time Executive Director, full-time and part-time staff, and extensive networks including current and prospective MBA students, corporate partners, and college/university clubs and affiliates.
Reaching Out has expanded its programming and impact to include year-round outreach and networking, including Student Treks visiting corporate partners, a Women’s leadership conference in the Spring, events in Brazil and Hong Kong, and regional networking events. In parallel, Reaching Out has dramatically grown its core event, a national conference for LGBTQ MBA students -- in attendees by 56%, and in corporate sponsorship by 48.5% -- while adding a Leadership Summit for LGBTQ MBA club leaders and Reaching Out Fellows. All of Reaching Out’s programming is influenced by active participation of current MBA and graduate students.
To learn more about Reaching Out’s work, please visit: www.reachingoutmba.org.
Position Summary:
Reaching Out is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Executive Director to lead them through their next phase of growth. Reporting directly to Reaching Out’s Board of Directors, the incoming Executive Director will manage Reaching Out’s staff, design and implement a strategic plan for the next three-five years of growth, and drive the organization towards and through the next phase of its evolution.
Position Outcomes:
A successful Executive Director will:
- Work collaboratively with the Board and staff to design and implement the next phase of strategic growth for Reaching Out, focusing on further building the network into a formal association to advance the interests of the LGBTQ MBA community
- Enhance existing programs and deepen Reaching Out’s impact, including growing the Professionals and Pre-MBA communities
- Grow Reaching Out’s corporate sponsor list and funding, and leverage new programming to diversify Reaching Out’s revenue streams to include individual, alumni and foundation giving
Managing Director, Interview Collection
Brooklyn, New York
StoryCorps
Brooklyn, NY
Website: https://storycorps.org/jobs/
Posted: October 18, 2017
Contact Information
Name: StoryCorps HR
Email: employment@storycorps.org
Link to posting: https://storycorps.org/jobs/managing-director-storybooths-interview-collection/
Job Description
Job Title: Managing Director, Interview Collection
Divisions: Interview Collection
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Reports To: Chief Program Officer
Status: Full Time, Regular
Position Overview:
The Managing Director oversees the Interview Collection Department, which has been created to improve and align operations, training, and practice in interview facilitation and community engagement across StoryCorps’ regional and travelling Booth-based programs (StoryBooths and MobileBooth) and National recording team.
The 3 key teams of the Interview Collection Department include:
StoryBooths: currently consists of three (3) local StoryBooth programs, in San Francisco, Atlanta and Chicago
MobileBooth: which travels to ten (10) locations annually, partnering with local radio stations and community organizations for 4-6 week recording engagements
National: working with outreach partners and fee-for-service clients to execute custom, on-site recording days
The Managing Director is responsible for ensuring that all Interview Collection teams successfully engage and positively impact the communities they serve or visit, ensuring effective partnerships, a wide diversity of participants, and continuous improvement in customer service and overall operations. The Managing Director sets annual goals for the StoryBooths and National team that support funder deliverables and strategic organizational priorities and goals.
The Managing Director oversees a department of twenty (20) full-time staff and directly supervises 5 senior staff: four (4) Managers and one (1) Associate Director. The Managing Director is a member of StoryCorps’ senior leadership team, and collaborates with other StoryCorps Directors and Managers on the development and execution of interdepartmental programs as well as training, annual goal-setting and organization- wide program planning.
StoryCorps records, shares, and preserves stories for a diverse range of American voices – from our Griot Initiative to preserve stories of African Americans, to our Historias initiative to collect the experience of Latinos. The Managing Director, Interview Collection requires demonstrated experience engaging diverse communities in consonance with the organization’s efforts towards creating accessibility for numerous communities and meeting participant demographic targets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Planning and Funding Support
Provide management oversight to the development and concretization of the annual Mobile Tour plan, researching and identifying viable Mobile Tour partner stations, taking into account demographic diversity deliverables, funder requirements, and other factors.
Oversee the creation and development of annual interview, participant diversity, community outreach, and event-based goals for each of the StoryBooths, National, and the Mobile Tour. Ensure that program goals and funder deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Provide leadership in cross-departmental planning to ensure effective collaboration regarding Initiative deliverables, trainings, new projects and organizational goals.
Work closely with Development and Custom Services to secure and sustain new and existing revenue streams to support each geographical StoryBooth setting, the National team, and the Mobile Tour.
Oversee timely creation of reports for all funders of the Mobile Tour and StoryBooths.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Plan and oversee Mobile and the StoryBooths’ effective implementation of the StoryCorps app through partnerships with local community-based organizations and stations.
Oversee consistent implementation of operational recommendations emerging from a variety of interdepartmental project teams
Create, review and evaluate policies, procedures and systems that support and improve Mobile, National, and StoryBooth operations.
Travel regularly and nationwide for the purpose of Mobile Tour and StoryBooth oversight and supervision.
Perform other duties to support the Interview Collection Department and Programs division, as assigned.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Provide leadership oversight to each StoryBooths’ and the Mobile Tour’s outreach work to ensure participation by a diverse range of participants, in consonance with organization-wide participant diversity targets.
Oversee and manage key relationships with program funders, local radio partners, and host sites.
Function as a senior leadership liaison to the Marketing & Communications Department to ensure brand & program awareness on a national scale (via programs’ digital presence, press releases, major events in cities, etc.)
Staff Hiring and Training
Oversee recruitment, training and managerial responsibilities for twenty (20) staff members with direct supervision of five staff and four remotely managed programs.
Build on best practices of all Interview Collection programs to improve upon and deliver engaging, effective training to all Interview Collection staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 7 years’ experience in planning and management of mission-driven programs within a non-profit setting
Minimum 7 years’ experience supervising and recruiting staff, leading effective supervisory and team meetings, encouraging staff to perform at a high level, evaluating staff, and addressing performance issues
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing remote teams of staff
Experience working with grants and grant writing
Evidenced commitment to interdepartmental, interdisciplinary team approach to work; strong conflict resolution and collaboration skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking ability and attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to prepare effective and accurate reports, both narrative and quantitative
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and database software; must be comfortable learning and using new technology
Able to be flexible and adaptable in order to contribute to problem-solving activities within a growing, changing organization
Demonstrated commitment to mission of StoryCorps
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, or related field
Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish and English, both orally and in writing
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.org and include your last name and the position title in the subject line: for example, “Jones – Managing Director, Interview Collection.” Include your cover letter and resume as attachments titled “YourNameLetter” and “YourNameResume.” In your cover letter, please tell us how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at StoryCorps are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
Producer
Brooklyn, New York
StoryCorps
Brooklyn, NY
Website: https://storycorps.org/jobs/
Posted: October 18, 2017
Contact Information
Name: StoryCorps HR
Email: employment@storycorps.org
Link to posting: https://storycorps.org/jobs/producer/
Job Description
Job Title: Producer
Department: Production
Division: Programs
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Reports To: Senior Producer
Status: Full-Time, Regular
POSITION OVERVIEW
StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. Since 2003, over 100,000 participants have visited StoryCorps to record a 40-minute conversation with a loved one. To date, StoryCorps has collected over 60,000 stories from across the country, creating the largest oral history archive ever recorded.
Each week, a team of our producers takes one of those full conversations and shapes it into a 2-3 minute, highly crafted story for our Peabody award-winning weekly broadcast series on NPR.
The Producer works on a team led by the Senior Producer to produce high-quality, original stories for StoryCorps’ broadcast series, to air nationally on NPR. This position requires excellent research and reporting skills, and involves regular national travel to record StoryCorps interviews. The producer also creates other content to support the organization, including edited segments, promos, and audio for internal and external use, and is responsible for the digital components for broadcast stories including both text and visual content.
StoryCorps seeks to reflect and celebrate our nation’s diversity in our work and to amplify the voices of people not typically heard in mainstream media. You’ll be an ideal candidate for this role if you share our commitment to presenting these stories with authenticity and sensitivity, and have demonstrated experience producing content featuring diverse voices, for diverse audiences. StoryCorps is also committed to developing a staff that matches the diversity of the communities we serve, and strongly encourages applications from people of color and the LGBTQ community. Fluency in a language other than English is a plus; Spanish language fluency strongly preferred.
If you have a passion for telling stories with soul, working with smart people, and doing meaningful work in a mission-driven environment, this may be the role for you.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A PART OF OUR TEAM:
Produce stories for StoryCorps’ national broadcasts on NPR, including audio edit, music selection, mix, writing host and web copy, and fact checking
Research, pitch, and travel to record interviews at booths and in the field
Research and produce visual components for story web posts
Produce other content as necessary, including promos and edited segments for external or internal use by the organization
Identify and track tape for potential production use from recording booths
Train and edit tape with StoryCorps staff and interns
Provide department with production and administrative support
Serve as an active, engaged member of the StoryCorps Production department, including participation in regular departmental meetings and interdepartmental project teams
Actively work to ensure that a diversity of stories and participants are selected for production, and that our content is relevant and accessible to diverse audiences
Perform other duties to support the production department, as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
About you:
You have a minimum of 3 years of work experience in a fast-paced media production environment
You have demonstrated research skills and journalistic instinct and a proven track record telling documentary-style stories
You have expertise in digital editing with ProTools, including mixing music and audio
You’re able to meet deadlines and work quickly and efficiently, often on time-sensitive projects
You’re self-directed but also collaborative. You work well independently but also recognize the importance of editorial feedback and collaboration with your colleagues
You’re flexible and adaptable. We move quickly at StoryCorps and need solutions-oriented problem solvers to help move our work forward
You know how to communicate effectively – whether that’s by email, phone, or in person
You are passionate about StoryCorps’ mission and thrive in a diverse workplace
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter, resume, and one or two relevant work samples (either links or excerpts are acceptable), to employment@storycorps.org and include your last name and the position title in the subject line: for example, “Jones –Producer.” Include your cover letter, resume, and a separate document with work samples as attachments titled “YourNameLetter” and “YourNameResume” and “YourNameWorkSamples.” In your cover letter, please tell us how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past.
Care Navigator
Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
Website: http://LIAAC.org
Posted: August 25, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Nancy Lindemann, HR/Assistant/Receptionist
Email: nlindemann@liaac.org
Link to posting: https://liaac.isolvedhire.com/jobs/6729.html
Engagement Specialist
Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
Website: http://LIAAC.org
Posted: August 25, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Nancy Lindemann, HR/Assistant/Receptionist
Email: nlindemann@liaac.org
Link to posting: https://liaac.isolvedhire.com/jobs/5837.html
High Risk Educator 1
Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
Website: http://LIAAC.org
Posted: August 25, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Nancy Lindemann, HR/Assistant/Receptionist
Email: nlindemann@liaac.org
Job Description
NYS RPSS – HIGH RISK EDUCATOR I
Hauppauge, NY – Full-time
BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for implementing prevention education programs and conducting outreach for high-risk populations.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and facilitate Interventions Delivered to Groups (IDGs), Interventions Delivered to Individuals (IDIs), Health Communication/Public Information (HC/PI) events, Community Level Interventions (CLIs), and Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Intervention (DEBIs) for students, out-of-school youth, substance users, economically deprived, culturally diverse, physically and mentally challenged populations, all in accordance with state work plan objectives.
- Conduct ongoing specialized outreach activities targeted to reach individuals and communities who may be at risk for HIV infection including: inmates; the homeless; drug and alcohol dependent persons; people of color; LGBTQ adolescents and women.
- Distribute: A) Information relating to HIV/AIDS/HCV/STI prevention education and risk reduction information B) Condoms C) Referrals D) Program Client Incentives (i.e. Food/gift cards).
- Responsibilities may require occasional flexing of work schedule to allow for attendance to evening and/or weekend activities.
- Conduct outreach to recruit HIV+ and at-risk individuals into agency programs.
- Implement peer adolescent training programs in school districts.
- Ensure that outcomes projected in the New York State RPSS work plan are being tracked and met.
- Assist with the acquisition of literature, materials and audiovisuals from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and other agency approved sources.
- Collect and analyze data and demographics for annual projections.
- Maintain and update all records of programs and outreach initiatives and conduct ongoing evaluation procedures for these programs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for: new departmental staff; agency staff and community members (i.e. CASAC Workshops).
- Assist with the development and updating of departmental health related curriculums.
- Participate in conducting agency new hire education orientation/CASAC training delivery.
- Harvest viable community contacts and maintain positive rapports with existing collaborative community partners.
- Assist with Education Departmental duty of providing coverage for quarterly agency internal staff trainings.
- Attend grant/state specific trainings as indicated by departmental administration.
- Use of primary personal vehicle for completion of program outreach as needed.
- Attend bi-weekly supervision and/or grant project meetings.
- Ensure all policy and procedures are adhered to when accessing/requesting: supplies; materials; and client incentives.
- Provide coverage for: agency hotline and closing team as needed.
- Represent the agency on various community committees as assigned.
- While HIV/HCV/STI testing skills are not expected at this time, should grant expectations change, training on: skill, procedure and protocol will be provided and CTR description(s) will be added to this job description.
- Other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
High Risk Educator I will report to the Education Coordinator and Director of Prevention Education
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree, extensive HIV/AIDS knowledge, excellent public speaking and writing skills, and experience working with adolescents required.
High Risk Educator 2
Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
Website: http://LIAAC.org
Posted: August 25, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Nancy Lindemann, HR/Assistant/Receptionist
Email: nlindemann@liaac.org
Job Description
NYS RPSS – HIGH RISK EDUCATOR II
Hauppauge, NY – Full-time
BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for implementing prevention education programs and conducting outreach for high-risk populations.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and facilitate Interventions Delivered to Groups (IDGs), Interventions Delivered to Individuals (IDIs), Health Communication/Public Information (HC/PI) events, Community Level Interventions (CLIs), and Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Intervention (DEBIs) for students, out-of-school youth, substance users, economically deprived, culturally diverse, physically and mentally challenged populations, all in accordance with state work plan objectives.
- Conduct ongoing specialized outreach activities targeted to reach individuals and communities who may be at risk for HIV infection including: inmates; the homeless; drug and alcohol dependent persons; people of color; LGBTQ adolescents and women.
- Distribute: A) Information relating to HIV/AIDS/HCV/STI prevention education and risk reduction information B) Condoms C) Referrals D) Program Client Incentives (i.e. Food/gift cards).
- Responsibilities may require occasional flexing of work schedule to allow for attendance to evening and/or weekend activities.
- Conduct outreach to recruit HIV+ and at-risk individuals into agency programs.
- Implement peer adolescent training programs in school districts.
- Ensure that outcomes projected in the New York State RPSS work plan are being tracked and met.
- Assist with the acquisition of literature, materials and audiovisuals from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and other agency approved sources.
- Collect and analyze data and demographics for annual projections.
- Maintain and update all records of programs and outreach initiatives and conduct ongoing evaluation procedures for these programs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for: new departmental staff; agency staff and community members (i.e. CASAC Workshops).
- Assist with the development and updating of departmental health related curriculums.
- Participate in conducting agency new hire education orientation/CASAC training delivery.
- Harvest viable community contacts and maintain positive rapports with existing collaborative community partners.
- Assist with Education Departmental duty of providing coverage for quarterly agency internal staff trainings.
- Attend grant/state specific trainings as indicated by departmental administration.
- Use of primary personal vehicle for completion of program outreach as needed.
- Attend bi-weekly supervision and/or grant project meetings.
- Ensure all policy and procedures are adhered to when accessing/requesting: supplies; materials; and client incentives.
- Provide coverage for: agency hotline and closing team as needed.
- Represent the agency on various community committees as assigned.
- While HIV/HCV/STI testing skills are not expected at this time, should grant expectations change, training on: skill, procedure and protocol will be provided and CTR description(s) will be added to job description.
- Other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
High Risk Educator will report to the Education Coordinator and Director of Prevention Education
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree, extensive HIV/AIDS knowledge, excellent public speaking and writing skills.
Linkage Care Navigator
Hauppauge, New York
Long Island Association for Aids Care (LIAAC)
Hauppauge, NY
Website: http://LIAAC.org
Posted: August 25, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Nancy Lindemann, HR/Assistant/Receptionist
Email: nlindemann@liaac.org
Accounting Clerk
New York, New York
GLSEN
New York, NY
Website: https://www.glsen.org/apply-to-work-at-glsen
Posted: September 28, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Jade Logan, operations manager
Phone: 2127270135
Link to posting: https://www.glsen.org/article/accounting-clerk
Job Description
Responsibilities:
National Office
- Enter all donated revenue to accounting software.
- Maintain files of supporting accounting documentation.
- Invoice earned income and follow up on collections.
- Assist in the end of the month closing, account analysis and schedules as assigned.
- Assist in the end of year closing, prepare audit schedules as assigned.
- Other related tasks as assigned.
Chapter Network
- Perform all bookkeeping for GLSEN’s 40 volunteer Chapters throughout the country.
- Maintain all support documentation related to the Chapters finances
- Provide fast and quality customer service on all accounting matters,
- Other related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in accounting, three years of bookkeeping experience, or a combination of the two.
- Previous experience in non-profit accounting preferred.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice
- A desire to form real relationships with volunteers
- Ability to be firm as well as patient
- Exemplary attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage priorities and projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Accounting department team and other departments.
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, accounting software)
- Prior experience with Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge is helpful
This position is located in GLSEN’s New York City headquarters. To apply, please submit your resume and letter of interest at: http://www.glsen.org/apply-to-work-at-glsen
GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, of diverse gender identities, women, and non-LGBTQ persons to apply.
Accounting Clerk
New York, New York
GLSEN
New York, NY
Website: https://www.glsen.org/apply-to-work-at-glsen
Posted: September 27, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Jade Logan
Phone: 2127270135
Link to posting: https://www.glsen.org/article/accounting-clerk
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Department: Operations Department
Responsibilities:
National Office
- Enter all donated revenue to accounting software.
- Maintain files of supporting accounting documentation.
- Invoice earned income and follow up on collections.
- Assist in the end of the month closing, account analysis and schedules as assigned.
- Assist in the end of year closing, prepare audit schedules as assigned.
- Other related tasks as assigned.
Chapter Network
- Perform all bookkeeping for GLSEN’s 40 volunteer Chapters throughout the country.
- Maintain all support documentation related to the Chapters finances
- Provide fast and quality customer service on all accounting matters,
- Other related tasks as assigned.
Associate degree in accounting, three years of bookkeeping experience, or a combination of the two.
- Previous experience in non-profit accounting preferred.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice
- A desire to form real relationships with volunteers
- Ability to be firm as well as patient
- Exemplary attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage priorities and projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Accounting department team and other departments.
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, accounting software)
- Prior experience with Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge is helpful
HOW TO APPLY
https://www.glsen.org/apply-to-work-at-glsen
This position is located in GLSEN’s New York City headquarters. To apply, please submit your resume and letter of interest at: http://www.glsen.org/apply-to-work-at-glsen
GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, of diverse gender identities, women, and non-LGBTQ persons to apply.
Executive Director
Raleigh, North Carolina
Equality North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
Website: http://www.equalitync.org
Posted: September 19, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Kevin Chase
Email: kevin@kevinchasesearch.com
Job Description
THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director of Equality North Carolina will provide executive leadership and oversight of the organization. She/He/They will be responsible for operationalizing and implementing a strategic vision for Equality NC, and for leading staff, volunteers, partners, and allies in advancing the mission of “securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) North Carolinians.”
Among the most important priorities for the new Executive Director will be leading efforts to ensure the long-term strategic and financial viability of Equality NC while maintaining its solid financial position, expanding and strengthening Equality NC’s relationships with its constituents, volunteers, allies, and other supporters, including its relationships and work with other social justice organizations, and bringing personal leadership to building an Equality NC that is inclusive and fully representative of the diversity of the whole of North Carolina’s LGBTQ community.
In addition to collaborating with allies, legislators, volunteers, and allied movement partners to champion full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ throughout North Carolina’s 100 counties, she/he/they will be responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of Equality NC, including Organizational Leadership, Fundraising and Donor Relations, Financial Management, Board Relations, Community and Public Relations, and Team/Staff Management.
CANDIDATE PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS:
The Executive Director of Equality North Carolina should be a proven leader who combines stature and experience with a heart for the mission of Equality NC. Ideal candidates will have lived and/or learned experience of intersectional LGBTQ social justice issues, including racial, gender, and economic inequality and a track record of having worked successfully and effectively with broadly diverse groups on these issues. She/He/They must demonstrate an exceptionally high level of cultural fluency and the ability to advocate for and with a broad cross-section of constituencies.
Successful candidates will have a solid understanding of North Carolina’s cultural, social, political, and policy landscape and be committed to justice and equality for all LGTBQ North Carolinians. In addition, she/he/they should be an accomplished manager who enjoys developing organizations and has the ability to foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration. Equality NC is seeking individuals who are creative, results-driven, and positive leaders with the ability to work successfully with Board, Staff, volunteers and other partners/stakeholders.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an inclusive and transparent leadership style and a vision for success. All applicants should have flexibility to accommodate early and evening weekday hours and occasional weekend hours, as well as travel within/outside of North Carolina.
Additionally, candidates should have:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience including at least three years in a senior leadership position;
- Experience in policy/advocacy, lobbying, electoral politics, capacity building, or community organizing;
- Deep understanding of LGBTQ issues and a commitment to North Carolina;
- Skills and experience in creating and implementing strategic plans;
- Proven success in a general management, development, policy/advocacy, or programmatic role in related field;
- Successful track record of nonprofit fundraising including growing/establishing diverse funding streams through individual, foundation, and government agencies;
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills including media relations, marketing, and messaging; comfortable and credible on camera and in print interviews;
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and work in coalitions and to maintain and grow key relationships;
- Organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation, as well as budget/grant/contract management skills;
- Demonstrable background of growing, building, and expanding teams and organizations;
- Familiarity with local, state, regional, and national LGBTQ entities and leaders;
- Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a Board of Directors or similar volunteer leadership group strongly desired.
Executive Director
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Persad Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Website: https://persadcenter.org/
Posted: October 9, 2017
Contact Information
Name: Dena Hofkosh, Board member, Chair of search committee
Email: hofkosd@gmail.com
Phone: 412-551-5321
Job Description
Persad Center’s Mission
Persad Center is a human service organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities, and the HIV/AIDS communities. We serve our target populations and their loved ones, cradle to grave, across western Pennsylvania, with service centers in Pittsburgh and Washington, PA.
Position Summary
Persad Center’s Executive Director is charged with the oversight of all Persad Center operations, providing both vision and leadership for the Agency as a whole. The Executive Director is responsible for all fiscal operations, the oversight of program contract obligations and the direct supervision of Agency managerial staff. The Executive Director oversees and may, as needed, initiate program policies and procedures. The Executive Director assures the Agency is appropriately represented at community planning events and works with community stakeholders to further the mission of Persad Center and the wellbeing of the community. Participation in events that represent the diverse spectrum and intersectionality of our community are a priority. The Executive Director oversees hiring and the evaluation of staff consistent with human resources policies. The Executive Director is supervised by and responsible to the Persad Center Board of Directors. The foundation of this position is rooted in the deepest respect for the diverse community we serve. This position is classified as exempt.
Key Performance Area: Program Operations
Performance standards: The Executive Director will:
- Provide and model leadership, integrity and vision for the Agency as a whole.
- Oversee and provide leadership for the development of and implementation of the Agency’s Strategic Plan.
- Work with the Board to develop the Strategic Plan.
- Monitor the Strategic Plan, suggesting additions, deletions and/or amendments as appropriate.
- Collect necessary program, financial, development and marketing data and report that data to program components and to the Board of Directors.
- Assure the submission of required program activity and data reports to Agency funding sources.
- Lead administrative staff and assist in program planning, maintenance of Agency operational standards and inter-departmental communication and cooperation.
- Assess new program and service needs and develop objectives and timetables for implementation.
- Monitor and evaluate key metrics in connection with the delivery of services to clients.
Key Performance Area: Visibility and Community Relations
Performance Standards: The Executive Director will:
- Work to assure that Persad Center’s services, staff and board of directors reflect the diverse communities we serve
- Conduct outreach and public relations with participation from the Visibility Committee, the Board of Directors and appropriate administrative staff.
- Assist development staff and Board of Directors in defining Agency public relations and outreach goals and objectives.
- Assure the interests of Persad Center are represented at appropriate local, state and national organizations.
- Coordinate ad hoc Persad Center liaison to community groups and institutions for short term projects.
- Serve as the principle spokesperson for Persad Center.
- Provide speaking engagements and training programs for interested groups.
- Create content for and/or assure Persad Center website is up-to-date and well maintained.
- Assure Persad Center services are reaching those in need and address any issues in this regard.
- Assure Social Media campaign is robust.
Key Performance Area: Fiscal Operations
Performance Standards: The Executive Director will:
- Monitor the balance between the Agency’s income and expenses to assure that the Agency’s income is sufficient to maintain the financial integrity of the Agency.
- Develop all agency budgets, working with the Finance Committee for presentation to the Board of Directors for formal adoption in June each year
- Maintain accounting system to assure compliance with applicable General Accounting Principles.
- Maintain established Agency salary and fringe benefit policies.
- Define, with the participation of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, budgetary needs for new grants and contracts.
- Maintain required fiscal reporting procedures to funding agencies.
- Assist in the preparation of tax statements required for retention of tax exempt status.
- Act as liaison with the Audit Committee to assist the auditors in performing the annual audit of the Agency financials.
- Oversee preparation and filing of IRS Form 990 and any other required governmental filings.
Key Performance Area: Human Resources
Performance Standards: The Executive Director will:
- Uphold the human resource practices of the Agency in accordance with established policies.
- Supervise and evaluate all director-level administrative staff.
- Oversee the periodic review of human resource policies, standards and procedures.
- Oversee the development and training of Agency staff.
- Be responsible for benefits administration and enrollments, completing payroll, credential verifications and all other functions related to human resources of the Agency.
Key Performance Area: Development Responsibilities
Performance Standards: The Executive Director will:
- Assist in Agency development plans with appropriate members of the Board of Directors in order to develop and maintain an effective Agency development strategy.
- Cultivate funding sources to enhance and expand program proposals in conjunction with the development staff and/or of the Board of Directors,
- Identify and respond to grant opportunities from prospective funding sources for current and future program components.
- Assist in soliciting community, staff and Board Members to support special fundraising activities.
- Assure that donor database is up to date and well maintained.
Key Performance Area: Physical Operations
Performance Standards: The Executive Director will:
- Project the physical needs of the Agency and work to assure that those needs are met.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of the facility.
- Plan for pleasant appearance of facility and initiate needed renovations.
- Oversee and monitor lease facility requirements and deadlines.
Key Performance Area: Board of Directors Interaction
Performance Standards: The Executive Director will:
- Attend all Board Meetings and Executive Committee meetings to provide input regarding the issues and tasks being considered by them.
- Report to the Board and appropriate Committees of the Board on fiscal, administrative, development, and program operations on a regular basis; report to the Executive Committee on personnel matters and report to the Board on community relations at appropriate intervals.
- Prepare reports as requested by the Board of Directors.
- Create and distribute information packets in advance of Board Meetings, including agenda, committee reports and financial information.
- Operationalize the Board of Directors Strategic Plan as it relates to Agency operations.
Qualifications for the Position of Executive Director
Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a Major in Medicine, Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social work, Counseling, Nursing (with a specialty in Nursing/Health Administration, Nursing/Counseling Education or Clinical Specialty in Human Services), Public Administration, Business Management or other related field.
Preferred experience includes ten (10) years of progressive leadership with a minimum of five (5) years with a Human Services Agency in a significant supervisory role, three (3) years of service as a non-profit Executive Director, and several years clinical MH experience.
Required experience includes the areas of organizational development, human resource management, budget and resource development and strategic planning. Must be a strategic, innovative and collaborate leader with advanced planning, problem solving, relationship building, communication, and time management skills. Must be accustomed to public speaking with the ability to engage partners, community participants and leaders. Must be able to inspire passion about the mission of Persad Center and the communities served. Proven success in identifying, applying for and obtaining grants to support human services objectives is required. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include knowledge of Excel and skills in payroll systems.
Must completely embrace and support the mission of the agency, representing the diverse community in all settings.
Additional position requirements:
- FBI Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Physical and TB test
- Complete online Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
- Financial background clearance
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to: hofkosd@gmail.com
No calls accepted, email only.
Responses will be accepted until 5pm on November 10, 2017.
Persad Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer