Category: Job Posting

The Organization

Ascendium Education Group (Ascendium) has helped millions of learners pursue postsecondary education since 1967, when it was formed to help fulfill the promise of the landmark Higher Education Act of 1965. Over the years, Ascendium has grown to become the nation’s largest federal student loan guarantor, providing information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers nationwide avoid default and keep the door to re-enrollment open. We guarantee federal student loans, conceive and develop innovative products and services that support student success and loan repayment, and invest in studying and improving postsecondary education practices through our philanthropy.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, net proceeds from Ascendium’s guaranty and other operations are used to fund Ascendium’s philanthropy.  The philanthropy team is comprised of program, grants management, and learning and impact staff who all have a shared commitment to advancing our mission. As a national funder, our mission is to elevate opportunities for learners from low-income backgrounds so they can achieve postsecondary educational and career success. Our grantmaking focuses on transforming systems of postsecondary education and workforce so they can support low-income populations, especially those in historically underrepresented groups: first-generation students, incarcerated adults, rural community members, students of color and veterans. The philanthropy team currently makes grants in four focus areas: Remove Structural Barriers to Success, Streamline Key Learner Transitions, Expand Postsecondary Education in Prison, Support Rural Postsecondary Education and Workforce Training.  Across our four focus areas, our funding supports innovative ideas, the creation of an evidence base, and the expansion and replication of effective practices.

Choosing a career with Ascendium Education Group means joining a nonprofit corporation dedicated to elevating opportunity for everyone. Learn more about Ascendium’s Education Philanthropy division  by visiting www.ascendiumphilanthropy.org and Ascendium Education Group by visiting www.ascendiumeducation.org.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Learning & Impact (L&I), the newly created position of L&I Officer will have primarily internal facing responsibilities for contributing to the three main workstreams of the emerging Learning and Impact unit: (1) collecting actionable information about Ascendium’s operations and impact, (2) facilitating learning practices across all four focus areas, and (3) effectively communicating resulting lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders. This position supports the philanthropy division’s efforts to both demonstrate the impact of our work and learn from our experiences in ways that sharpen our grantmaking strategy and practice. Ascendium staff are temporarily working remotely from their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic; when the office reopens this position will work in Ascendium’s Madison, WI office.

Essential Functions

• In partnership with the Deputy Director, refine a cohesive internal approach, called a performance measurement system, to systematically capture data on the context in which we operate, our efforts and our results.
• Collaborate with the grantmaking team to articulate their focus area theories of change; desired individual, organizational and system-level outcomes, as well as related measurable indicators; learning questions; and opportunities for third-party evaluations.
• Support building the knowledge and comfort of the grantmaking team on the above referenced topics, as well as the creation of tools (e.g., explainers) to support the grantmaking team’s practices related to measuring and evaluating the performance of grants and focus area strategies.
• Partner with grants management team to revise components of the administrative grant system— through front-end processes (e.g., solicitation of letters of inquiry and proposals) and back-end processes (e.g., interim and final reports)—to gather data that supports learning and measuring performance.
• Design and scope third-party evaluations of grant clusters, grant initiatives, and philanthropic strategy and support partner sourcing through request for proposal processes.
• Advise on performance measurement and/or evaluations of specific grants at the request of individual program officers and/or the leadership of the philanthropic team, especially as L&I introduces capacity building activities and various tools on these topics.
• Leverage resulting data and findings from our administrative grant system and third-party evaluations to support collective learning within the philanthropic team to strengthen the philanthropy team’s decision-making related to grants and strategies.
• Partner with the grantmaking team to publicly share lessons learned from our internal practices, performance measurement system, and evaluations, for the benefit of Ascendium partners and the broader field.
• Stay abreast of and contribute to effective learning, performance measurement, evaluation practices in the broader philanthropic field.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

How To Apply

If you’re interested in this job opening, please visit our careers website and click “Find Open Positions at Ascendium.” Select the option to apply online, create your profile and fill out the application for the job opening. A fully completed application, including a cover letter, must be submitted to be considered for this position

The Organization

About the James River Association:

Founded in 1976, the James River Association (JRA) is the oldest and largest river conservation group in Virginia and the only organization solely dedicated to protecting and restoring the James River.  JRA has offices in Richmond, Lynchburg, Williamsburg, and Scottsville, as well as the James River Ecology School on Presquile National Wildlife Refuge.  JRA pursues its vision of a fully healthy James River that supports thriving communities by protecting the James River and connecting people to it.  We work through four program areas based on a model of individual engagement – awareness, appreciation, action, and advocacy.  JRA’s core values are:  We are optimistic; We are catalysts; Credibility is our currency; and Community drives everything we do.

Position Overview

Summary:

The James River Association is seeking a Program Administration Coordinator. Each year JRA receives significant grant funding to support various aspects of our work, particularly in restoration and education. These grants require administration in the form of tracking of expenditures incurred pursuant to the grant (including personnel time), monitoring grant activity against budget, invoice management, project reporting and contract management. The successful candidate will perform these and other administrative functions by working collaboratively with key staff in a cross departmental capacity. This position will report to the Director of Operations and will work closely with the Senior Grants Manager and various program staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review JRA procurement policies and update as needed
• Continue or redesign expense tracking mechanisms including general project management and project budgets – tracking the various grants that directly support a project and/or serve as a match
• Administer Request for Proposals, agreements and contracts for project partners, including managing and following-up with invoices.
• Schedule calls, meetings etc. for project activities
• Provide support around federal funding and management of items to ensure JRA remains complaint
• Review of expenses relevant to grants, coding, and follow-up
• Financial reporting assistance for grants
• With input and assistance from program staff, create project/program tracking systems and templates that work within and across departments
• Assistance with writing agreements/contracts and working with partners to execute
• Manage invoicing with program partners, including sending out quarterly reminders
• Other duties as assigned; some travel around the state possible

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and /or relevant experience
• Administrative experience and ability to learn new systems and databases, knowledge of QuickBooks preferred
• Skilled in Microsoft office products, particularly Excel
• Excellent at problem-solving, meeting deadlines, following schedules, and overall time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate with partners and collaborators – including communicating with and working with diverse audiences.
• Strong communications, analytical skills, teamwork, integrity, and reliability.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation:
JRA offers a dynamic and flexible work environment. Pay will be commensurate with experience. This position is full-time, exempt. JRA is an equal opportunity employer

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to admin@thejamesriver.org or by mail to:

James River Association
Attn: Katie Ranger
211 Rocketts Way, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23231

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.  The position will remain open until filled, but interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates starting August 25, 2021. Otherwise, no calls or visits, please.

The Organization

PERSPECTIVE is a private foundation that funds storytelling and media to shape and alter our perspectives and shepherd the waves of popular opinion toward equity, justice, and human rights. That’s why we support powerful documentaries, visionary mediamakers, and cutting-edge organizations that are creatively and strategically using storytelling to advance social change.

At PERSPECTIVE, we aim to build a thriving ecosystem of storytellers and cultural strategists that have the tools, knowledge, and resources to advance social change.

Position Overview

Perspective Fund seeks a Managing Director, Operations and Finance who will lead the development of Perspective’s operational plan rooted in the fund’s emerging priorities and strategic approach as well as the full range of day-to-day operational and financial needs and priorities. The Director will collaborate with the CEO on high-level strategic planning and implementation and will work cross-departmentally in operational decision-making and organizational planning as Perspective continues to grow.

Key opportunities for the incoming Managing Director, Operations and Finance are as follows:

• ● Design the workflow and timeline of the strategic planning sessions to support impact-oriented culture, and ensure the process is moving smoothly
• ● Establish an operations plan that maps to the strategic plan and provides a clear project management pipeline for the operations functions
• ● Troubleshoot and engage on emerging challenges and issues
• ● Lead operationalization of systems and increasing organizational efficiency
• ● Develop internal processes and systems designed to serve the greater strategy
• ● In partnership with external vendors, oversee budgeting, financial analysis, cash flow management processes, managing Payroll, accounts payable, Internal controls & financial Reporting and lead audit processes
• ● Oversee platform for payroll and benefits (e.g. Gusto), annual renewals of health care plans, retirement plans, and serve as chief liaison with the external vendor
• ● Build and oversee grantmaking workflow and ensure successful implementation of PF’s administration processes
• ● Explore, vet, and negotiate agreements for funding mechanisms (e.g. DAFs, PRIs, Fiscal Sponsors, etc.)
• ● Ensure all documentation is collected and maintained throughout the life of each grant
• ● Execute and oversee organization-wide recruitment, onboarding, and performance management practices
• ● Set metrics and key performance indicators to ensure objectives are being achieved; monitor and ensure accountability, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, innovation, and a commitment to excellence
• ● Enhance the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices
• ● Support team’s learning and professional development opportunities
• ● Ensure board documents are drafted and provided in advance
• ● Coordinate with program staff to present to Grantmaking Committee
• ● Support the CEO with the implementation of a technology plan, leveraging platforms/tools to minimize the internal lift
• ● Oversee communications consultants, and ensure consistent implementation across the organization
• ● Support the team with the production of annual reports

Additional background requirements:

• ● Excitement and investment in the Perspective Fund’s mission and passion for social impact and driving positive change
• ● 5+ years of experience in an operations and finance leadership role at a philanthropic organization; at least 5 years of experience with project management in operational excellence and systems building and process improvement
• ● Track record and proven experience building and growing an organization or large-scale initiative from inception (nonprofit or for profit)
• ● Ability to engage deeply, learn quickly and synthesize necessary information effectively.
• ● Tech acumen and comfort navigating new platforms and tools
• ● Advanced understanding of finance, from auditing processes and reading a balance sheet to understanding the difference between volume variance and spending variance
• ● Ability to thrive in a small, dynamic team environment, prioritizing the impact of the collective work
• ● Agile and strategic thinker who can see the big picture and map out the details and roadmap to achieve goals
• ● High achievement orientation; goal-oriented with a strong ownership mentality; ability to be a high level thinker while also producing results on the ground
• ● A successful leader with exceptional interpersonal skills / EQ with the ability to manage up, down, and laterally and collaborate and build relationships across the business
• ● Analytical thinker with strong organizational skills; able to break down problems into their aggregate parts to drive operations decisions and design

Molly Brennan and Turner Delano of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To view the full position profile, please visit (https://koyapartners.com/search/managing-director-operations-and-finance/). To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

How To Apply

Molly Brennan and Turner Delano of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To view the full position profile, please visit (https://koyapartners.com/search/managing-director-operations-and-finance/). To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here.

The Organization

Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Position Overview

The Talent Operations Partner plays an instrumental role and is primarily responsible for managing key components of the employee lifecycle. This role will seek solutions to people issues that support and optimize our organizational values and culture.

International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. Today, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world’s largest, with $7.5 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $2 billion, $207 million worldwide in 2020. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org for more information.

Job Summary

The Talent Operations Partner plays an instrumental role and is primarily responsible for managing key components of the employee lifecycle. This role will seek solutions to people issues that support and optimize our organizational values and culture.

S/he will build effective relationships and collaborate with cross-departmental partners, including leaders and our Talent & Culture team, to deliver engaging, innovative, diverse, and inclusive solutions. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to support employee relation matters, coaching employees and managers, compliance and training, Workers’ Compensation and leaves, and support the performance management process.

This role will contribute to the department initiatives, staff events, and other HR-related activities and projects directed by the Director, Talent Operations. The Talent Operations Partner will also be expected to recommend new policies, practices, and procedures to improve our best-in-class services. This position reports to the Director, Talent Operations.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations and Consultancy:

• Handle routine to moderately complex employee relations matters in consultation with the Director, Talent Operations and conducts investigations and facilitate conflict resolution
• Understand the business and the team’s capabilities in a deep way to enable more customized and actionable recommendations and decisions
• Build strong partnerships with staff and also act as an advocate for the employee/manager relationship
• Provide coaching to managers and employees to resolve conflicts, enhance team effectiveness and ensure support of organization changes

Compliance, Workers Comp and Leave Administration:

• Assist managers and employees in understanding and applying people tools, policies, and procedures in order to maximize employee performance, achieve organizational effectiveness, improve employee engagement and ensure legal compliance
• Work closely with team members to implement specific HR processes and transactions to support employee and manager-generated requests
• Assist with the Employee Handbook updates, identifying and drafting needed policies and procedures, and stays current with Federal and State laws
• Ensure all employment posters are up to date in the assigned areas and buildings
• Oversee all compliant required training such as harassment training, safety, etc
• Maintain a record of all training, and collaborate with Building Operations and Workplace Services leaders to ensure appropriate staff training
• Administer and ensure compliance with all types of leaves of absence, and with the reasonable accommodation process.
• Report on, maintain and monitor all workers’ compensation case files; follows-up on open cases with managers, employees, and insurance carriers
• Serve as consultant on HR matters such as FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA regulations, and employee communications

Performance Management & Operations Support:

• Support the Director, Talent Operations with performance management and employee engagement activities
• Assist with the creation of job descriptions and maintains job library
• Update performance management documents in our intranet (Hub), and HRIS as needed
• Collaborate in employee engagement activities such as surveys, organization initiatives, etc.
• Support with recruitment, DEI, and Learning & Development activities as needed

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 5 years of HR experience or 7 years of HR experience in lieu of degree
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including staff relations, conflict resolution, coaching, California and Federal laws, and talent development
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coach, influence, and partner with various levels of employee, and ability to communicate with tact and sensitivity
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must demonstrate discretion with highly confidential information at all times
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proactive, solution-oriented and innovative thinking
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Passion for and focus on building a diverse and inclusive work culture
• Ability to see short-term and long-term effects of possible actions

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree
• HR Certification, PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus
• Interest in philanthropy and the Foundation’s mission and operations
• Namely (HRIS) software experience is a plus

About our Benefits

We value the health and well-being of our employees, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Comprehensive and generous health and life insurance options
• Relocation Pay
• Fitness benefits
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and technology benefits
• Foundation-funded retirement savings plan
• Professional learning and development and educational assistance
• Employee matching gifts to qualified non-profit organizations

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer with values grounded in promoting equality and inclusion and embracing diversity. We welcome qualified applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, sexual orientations, economic classes, ages, religions, national origins, and ability/disability statuses. Veterans and individuals with lived expertise are encouraged to apply. We respect and seek to empower every member of our Foundation community. We support and celebrate our collective array of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, skills and experiences; fully realizing that such diversity is what makes our organization flourish and better enables us to fulfill our mission in the world.

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The Organization

Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation (RWCF) is an advocacy and action nonprofit created by and for restaurant workers. We raise and distribute funds to help workers get more engaged in the issues that affect their daily lives by: (1) creating opportunities for workers to come together and speak out; (2) making grants to – and building the network of – nonprofit organizations serving restaurant workers; and (3) investing capital to support and grow restaurant businesses that are improving conditions for workers.

Our focus areas are:

Wage fairness and career ladders (to ensure that every restaurant worker is paid a reliable wage that is enough to pay the costs of living in their community and save for the future; and to provide workers with the skills and opportunities they need to climb career ladders in the hospitality industry)

Gender equity and sexual violence (to increase gender representation and equitable treatment in all jobs at all levels of the hospitality industry, especially those with the greatest prestige and compensation; and to create greater awareness of what constitutes consent and the ways employers can prevent sexual assault and harassment by owners, employees, and guests)

Racial equity and support for immigrant communities (to increase representation and equitable treatment of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color and immigrants in all jobs at all levels of the hospitality industry, especially those with the greatest prestige and compensation; and to ensure that restaurants do not take advantage of, or discriminate against, vulnerable immigrant workers, regardless of their documentation status)

Mental health and substance use disorders (to help restaurant businesses create more caring, accommodating and healthy workplaces; and to provide access to programs that support restaurant workers struggling with substance use disorders and mental health challenges)

Additionally, RWCF has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with our Restaurant Workers COVID-19 Crisis Relief Fund.

Organized in 2018, RWCF is in its early stages of development. RWCF has a 20-member board, roughly half with deep expertise in the restaurant industry and the other half with nonprofit/foundation experience. Our inaugural Executive Director joined this year.

Moreover, the RWCF team of staff and board members demonstrates the following values:

• We innovate, collaborate, and build safe community.
• We are inclusive, and we listen and work in partnership to advocate for changes in our industry.
• We advance equity so that (i) hospitality works for all its workers and (ii) leadership by members of marginalized communities is central to advancing racial justice in the restaurant world.

Position Overview

The Director of Finance and Operations, an inaugural role to support RWCF’s financial and operational growth, will manage and lead in the areas of finance, operations, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration, and information technology. The person in this role will serve as a key leader for the organization.

The Director of Finance and Operations will report to the Executive Director and will be the second employee of the organization.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Management

• Ensure the continued financial health of RWCF through sound fiscal management
• Partner with the Executive Director on planning, developing, and recommending annual budgets to the board
• Design and manage financial systems and processes for budget management, forecasting, and financial controls
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and materials for various stakeholders
• Work with the Executive Director and the board to support their understanding of budget needs for programs and of critical financial matters
• Oversee all financial, project, program, and grants accounting
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, working closely with the external auditor and the Audit/Finance/Investment Committee of the board
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with annual reporting and filings, including the Form 990 and state annual filings
• Provide accounting policies and procedures training and professional development for finance and other staff
• Continuously improve all finance and accounting operations
• Develop and monitor program and project budgets, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for funders and the board
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure that contract billing and collection are timely
• Supervise the external accounting firm that provides accounting and bookkeeping services to RWCF
• Present on all financial matters to the board and committees including, budgets, forecasts, and audits

Operational Leadership

• Partner with the Executive Director to develop annual operational plans for the organization
• Drive operational excellence, creating systems and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness as RWCF continues to grow
• Manage the organization’s risk efforts, including ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all compliance related filings and registrations; managing contractual agreements; and monitoring insurance coverage
• Oversee administrative functions to ensure efficient operations across the organization
• Oversee human resources, including management of hiring processes, onboarding of new employees, professional development support, analysis of compensation and benefits, and worker’s compensation administration
• Negotiate, monitor, and manage vendor and consultant relationships
• Manage operations and finance team, including staff and consultants
• Partner with the Executive Director and other team members on fundraising proposals
• Review and manage any grant funding requirements, including reporting

Key Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related study
• Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software
• Passionate about and proven commitment to RWCF’s mission
• At least five years of senior-level finance and operational experience
• Team management experience
• Exceptional financial acumen with a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly with financial concepts
• Proven ability to lead in start-up environments or ability to apply experiences in established nonprofit organizations to a start-up organization
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and improve systems and processes
• A strong commitment to collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple work tasks, maintain attention to detail and accuracy, and meet the pressure of deadlines

Preferred

• Experience working in or with social justice organizations
• Working knowledge of the restaurant industry and its social justice challenges
• Experience leading in a start-up environment

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communications skills
• Proven relationship-building skills
• Strategic and innovative thinker
• Thrives while leading in ambiguous situations

This position will be remote. The compensation package, including benefits, is competitive. The salary for this role starts at $110,000. The Director of Finance and Operations’ performance and salary will be reviewed during each year of employment with a potential for an increase in salary, based on individual and organizational successes.

RWCF welcomes applicants from historically underserved and marginalized communities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

How To Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@restaurantworkerscf.org with the subject line: Director of Finance and Operations.

Employment Type

Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@restaurantworkerscf.org with the subject line: Director of Finance and Operations.

The Organization

Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Position Overview

The Senior Counsel will be responsible for assisting the Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel in providing counsel on legal matters including but not limited to grant-making, contracting, compliance, governance and corporate records, investments, human resources and facilities, among others.

How To Apply

Apply Online at: https://www.click2apply.net/Y7jeeASy5e7dsWGrcV7yp

The Organization

The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties is a philanthropic catalyst, connecting Bay Area Jews – of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives – to the power we have as a community to improve the world. We partner with donors, organizations, and foundations to address the pressing issues facing our community and develop innovative strategies that result in a deep and lasting impact.

Our vision is a vibrant, connected, and enduring Jewish community that is a force for good locally, in Israel, and around the world. Our work is guided by the timeless Jewish values of kehilla (community), tzedakah (giving with just intention), and tikkun olam (repairing the world).

The Federation seeks highly motivated individuals with a variety of skill sets to build the next generation of Federation engagement. We are especially interested in forward-thinking, collaborative, and open-minded candidates who are willing to take risks, possess a high level of integrity, and model a positive attitude that inspires confidence.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Federation helps donors make their philanthropy more effective. Through the generosity of over 1,100 donors, the Federation grants close to $200 million a year, both locally and globally, to a variety of Jewish and non-sectarian causes. Federation Philanthropy Partners works with these donors, who all have unique situations and varying degrees of need for our guidance. Our aim is to be a trusted advisor and to inform, educate, inspire, and challenge philanthropy driven by Jewish values, and the philanthropists in our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The PJ Library Regional Parent Connector builds authentic peer-to-peer relationships with families of young children, birth through six years old, and provides resources and Jewish community experiences that are relevant and of interest in their assigned region.

The Regional Parent Connector will develop and implement small-scale outreach and engagement gatherings, connecting families to one another and the regional Jewish community.
Ideal candidates are friendly, passionate, committed, connected community members who enjoy bringing people together, have an interest in Jewish learning and growth, and a strong belief in the importance of building a connected Jewish community.

The Regional Parent Connector position will cover all cities in the Southern Peninsula including Menlo Park, Woodside, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Stanford.

This position is 10 hours per week with a monthly budget for programming expenses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Create and maintain meaningful relationships with unconnected and under-connected Jewish families in the identified region
• Build a network of families who participate in Jewish experiences together, and help each other along their “Jewish journey”
• Meet individually with new families for 1:1 meet-ups, one to two times each week
• Connect small groups of 2-3 families together, two to three times each month
• Host gatherings for larger groups, 5+ families together, every second month
• Connect families to Jewish community life by encouraging attendance at organizational family programs, and connect families to structured Jewish education (preschools, day camps, synagogues, day school, and alternative Jewish educational programs)
• Identify and mentor parent leaders for monthly Parent-Led Friendship Groups, of 4-6 family groups, based on affinity/interest within the region
• Meet with ‘friendship group’ leader monthly during the founding year for the group
• Learn about activity offerings for families with young children in the region with a view to developing meaningful relationships with secular and Jewish community partners
• Participate in onboarding training and weekly check-in calls with the Director of PJ Library Bay Area
• Actively enroll 2-3 new families in PJ Library each month
• Assist in marketing PJ Library Bay Area and community events by engaging directly with PJ Library Bay Area social media, posting on a closed Facebook group for local Jewish families, and other social media outlets
• Closely track and report on each Jewish family connection made in their region each week
• Attend specified professional development trainings and PJ Library Bay Area events

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSES)

• Experience in Jewish education, early childhood education, and/or family engagement
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the Jewish community, its customs, and practices
• An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram
• Consistent ability to reach out, schedule, organize and maintain data
• Self–motivated and organized team player with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrate a proactive and consistent approach to performing all job functions

POSITION DETAILS

• Limited-Term Position: August 2021 to June 2022
• Flexible work hours including nights and weekends
• Position requires traveling reasonable distances in personal vehicle to work locations
• Residing within the geographic area of position preferred

Compensation range: $40.00/per hour

How To Apply

For additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to hr@sfjcf.org.

The Organization

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Officer

LOCATED IN: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

BACKGROUND

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is a statewide, private, family foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to Z. Smith Reynolds, the youngest son of R.J. Reynolds. For more than 80 years, the Foundation has been engaged in forward-thinking philanthropy with contributions of $627 million in North Carolina.

The Foundation’s current All For NC Framework for Grantmaking and Learning includes the following strategies:

·         A State-Level Systemic Change Strategy, to improve state-level systems and structures to remove barriers and create opportunities;

·         A Community-Based Strategy, to leverage the unique assets, knowledge, experience and connections in communities to create meaningful change; and

·         An Exploratory, Visionary Ideas Strategy, to invest in the bold ideas of North Carolinians.

Alongside these three main strategies, the Foundation has also expressed its commitment to:

·         Augment its participation in its hometown of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County,

·         Use a racial equity lens to underpin all of its work, and

·         Continue to be a learning organization.

The intent of the Foundation’s Framework for Grantmaking and Learning is to provide different strategies that meet people and communities where they are, as well as to break down silos, allow more flexibility in our grantmaking, and provide multiple entry points for potential applicants. The Foundation recognizes that not all the work that is funded will fit neatly into these three strategies; rather, there is work that lives in between them. Therefore, the Foundation wants to remain flexible to foster those areas of intersection.

Position Overview

PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Foundation is hiring a Program Officer to support the strategies set forward in this grantmaking framework.  An understanding of and experience working on education matters impacting North Carolina, particularly in the Foundation’s Advancing Public Education priority area of its State-Level Systemic Change Strategy (which is outlined below), is preferred.  The Program Officer role includes developing effective strategies for the Foundation to facilitate positive change, analyzing grant applications, helping develop organizational capacity, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Foundation’s past grantees.  The Program Officer’s work will help inform the final grant decisions made by the Foundation’s Trustees.

Advancing Public Education Priority Area

Consistent with the Foundation’s mission and core values, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation believes that children in North Carolina should have equitable, universal access to high quality public education that develops the full potential of each child. Access to high quality early childhood education and K-12 public education is a foundation block of democracy and is essential for the future economic sustainability, prosperity and ongoing vitality of our state and its communities. The Foundation further believes that children are best prepared to live, work and lead in our increasingly diverse state if schools are racially, ethnically and economically diverse and if schools value the individual experiences and contributions of each student.

Consequently, the Foundation supports efforts that: build the public will to support and strengthen North Carolina’s public systems of education, including early childhood education through high school*; build the capacity of these systems for continuous improvement; and advance educational equity.

*High school is intended to include dual-enrollment high school and college programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be visionary, strategic, analytical, intellectually curious, resilient, detail-oriented and understand systems-change.  They must be adept at building relationships and understanding power dynamics and how they influence advancing change. The individual selected will possess facilitation, collaboration, convening, and project management skills and be able to bring various stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, opinions and experiences together. This individual will share the Foundation’s core values and commitment to racial equity.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required, and an advanced degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Five years of related work experience is desired.

Exceptional writing and communication skills are required, along with the ability to assimilate information quickly, work under pressure and meet deadlines. A fundamental knowledge of the State of North Carolina, humility, self-confidence and a sense of humor are helpful and preferred.

The position is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and requires extensive statewide travel. The Program Officer is not required to live in Winston-Salem but should be available to be present in the Winston-Salem office one to two days per week.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC, is conducting this search in partnership with ZSR’s leadership team. To apply, click on the link to the Program Officer position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact beth@armstrongmcguire.com.

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000, based upon the candidate’s level of knowledge, education, skill and experience. The Foundation provides an exemplary benefits package.

The deadline for applications is September 11, 2021 with final selection scheduled for November 2021.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities and sexual orientation.

The Organization

International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. Today, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world’s largest, with $7.5 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $2 billion, $207 million worldwide in 2020. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org for more information.

Position Overview

Job Summary

The Talent and Culture team is central to the Foundation’s continued growth. We work closely with leadership to ensure that we have an inclusive and vibrant culture, ultimately enabling every employee to do great work. We lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, evaluating, and developing our people, and have a significant impact on the overall direction and success of the Foundation.

The Director of Inclusive Talent Development, Engagement and Equity will be a key leader in the design, evaluation and execution of learning opportunities for the Foundation. They will lead and foster an equitable and inclusive environment by operationalizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plans and will be responsible for learning analysis, development, deployment, and measuring the impact of learning solutions. This role will also be responsible for the execution of inclusive individual and team learning strategies across the Foundation.

The Director will work closely with the Talent and Culture team, and other key business stakeholders to create and foster the Foundation’s learning culture. They will create new programs and development experiences that unlock the potential of leaders, teams, and the organization in a high-performance culture. Reporting to the VP, Talent and Culture, this position will support the Foundation’s continued growth and success through our employees.

Responsibilities

Program Development, Delivery, and Coordination:

• Develop and drive the implementation of education, tools, partnerships and processes focused on the development of a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace in alignment with the Foundation’s objectives
• Work closely with the VP, Talent & Culture, Director Talent Operations and other Talent & Culture team members to create and implement strategic learning strategies
• Measure and report program outcomes against learning and business objectives
• Create and manage training curriculum style guides and templates
• Develop training curriculum, and revise to reflect business needs or organizational changes as necessary
• Continuously evaluate the quality of assigned programs and make and/or recommend improvements
• Support mandatory training administration including reporting, monitoring completion and troubleshooting issues in partnership with compliance and external service providers
• Oversee assessment administration (e.g. StrenghsFinders and post-program assessments) including communicating instructions to participants and producing reports for individuals and delivering feedback

Staff Development and Engagement:

• End-to-end learning program ownership: source, design, develop, deliver & evaluate professional and leadership development solutions to build employee capabilities and drive engagement
• Develop, implement, and/or manage integrated self-directed development learning resources to enhance effectiveness and align to leadership development initiatives that cultivate a pipeline of future leaders
• Work with key stakeholders to understand the new skill and/or behavior required, and research and compile information to make recommendations to the training strategy and solution
• Partner with the Director Talent Operations and consult with leaders at all levels to support employee performance improvement efforts
• Play a pivotal role in developing the overall strategy for employee and leadership development at the Foundation
• Work with managers and external subject matter experts to devise creative and impactful ways to deliver and develop training content
• Provide one-on-one coaching to employees and leaders as appropriate
• Align and collaborate with T&C colleagues and department heads to diagnose current and future business needs and to identify appropriate development solutions
• Lead and manage efforts to positively affect employee engagement including overseeing the Workplace Community Group

Organizational Development:

• Collaborate with the VP, Talent & Culture to identify both emergent and strategic learning and organizational development needs
• Lead the Employee Engagement Survey process to include associated focus groups, discussions and action planning when needed
• Support training and interventions related to Diversity and Inclusion efforts
• Consult and be a strong learning business partner to understand needs and analyze business performance opportunities to determine effective learning solutions
• Design programs and initiatives that drive change management for high impact, strategically aligned to organizational wide initiatives to maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance
• Support organizational development initiatives that include efforts such as meeting/event design and associated facilitation/project management, employee engagement efforts, and team effectiveness facilitation support. This includes employee survey design, administration, and data interpretation (e.g., ad hoc questionnaires, including pulse surveys, culture evaluations, pre & post effectiveness measurements, etc.)
• Create and maintain a library of team effectiveness interventions, (e.g., Decision Accelerator, Innovation Labs, New Team assimilation, etc.) meeting design

Equity and Inclusion:

• Lead the implementation of internal policies and practices to support DEI in areas including talent, engagement and inclusion
• Help to foster a culture that advances DEI through policies, practices and partnerships
• Set direction and manage overall engagement of the DEI Advisory Group
• Facilitate the implementation of the Foundation’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
• Collect, track and analyze data to measure effectiveness against established DEI organizational goals
• Contribute to internal and external communications strategy that enables the Foundation to pro-actively plan and communicate its commitment, voice, and accomplishments
• Advance the Foundation’s DEI approach and programming across engagement opportunities for staff, speaker series and other development opportunities

Partner and Network:

• Stay relevant and identify and assess new methodologies, technologies, and trends in the area of adult learning and DEI, and recommend changes to improve effectiveness and show value
• Proactively leverage technology, industry best practices, external networking, and alternative learning methods to continuously evolve the Foundation’s learning and development activities
• As appropriate, source and manage vendors for approved leadership content
• Define and coordinate the involvement of necessary external support, subject matter experts, instructors, and technologists. Support the designs and make recommendations on strategies to ensure long-term behavior change and impact of interventions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, instructional design, human resources, or related field
• 7+ years working in a fast-paced, agile business in the L&D capacity
• Strategic thinker with a demonstrated track record for anticipating trends in DEI practices
• Experience driving Manager Effectiveness and/or Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Intellectual curiosity, a deep growth mindset, and the desire to constantly improve
• Familiarity with LMS, Learning Experience Platforms and HRIS
• Proficiency with Google suite, course authoring tools, multimedia development, and virtual presentation
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation), problem-solving ability, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience in instructional design and facilitation
• Experience of managing the roll-out of training programs
• Experience of identifying business impact metrics for programs, gathering data, and reporting results back to business leaders
• Relationship management includes the ability to collaborate, communicate and influence equally well within all levels
• Ability to manage multiple, competing projects and priorities effectively

Desired

• Graduate degree in relevant field

About our Benefits

We value the health and well-being of our employees, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Comprehensive and generous health and life insurance options
• Relocation Pay
• Fitness benefits
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and technology benefits
• Foundation-funded retirement savings plan
• Professional learning and development and educational assistance
• Employee matching gifts to qualified non-profit organizations

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer with values grounded in promoting equality and inclusion and embracing diversity. We welcome qualified applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, sexual orientations, economic classes, ages, religions, national origins, and ability/disability statuses. Veterans and individuals with lived expertise are encouraged to apply. We respect and seek to empower every member of our Foundation community. We support and celebrate our collective array of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, skills and experiences; fully realizing that such diversity is what makes our organization flourish and better enables us to fulfill our mission in the world.

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The Organization

Mission

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) is a non-profit 501c3 organization committed to establishing and legitimizing Tap as a vital component of American dance through creation, presentation, education and preservation.   ATDF is recognized as a local, national and international leader in the field and continues to further three main objectives: 

• to perpetuate tap dance as a flourishing contemporary art form on a National and International level.
• to provide a basis for the growth of tap dance by teaching new generations through comprehensive educational programs.
• and to preserve the artistry of the early generations of tap masters.

Our Programs

Since 2001, the ATDF has produced Tap City, the annual New York City Tap Festival.  Each year, Tap City offers expansive adult, pre-professional and youth training programs with internationally renowned teachers and numerous diverse premiere performances & city-wide events. The festival attracts hundreds of dancers, teachers, students and masters from all over the world. Students and professionals from Brazil, Spain, Germany, Israel, Japan, France, Australia, Russia, and at least 28 nations value this opportunity to study and perform in an atmosphere devoted to celebrating tap dance. Each year, the Festival’s “Hoofer” and “Tap Preservation” Awards are given to a tap dancer, educator and/or organization for their outstanding achievement, and contribution made to the field. In 2002, the ATDF created the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame to honor legendary tap dancers by preserving their legacy.

On January 2, 2010, the American Tap Dance Foundation opened the doors to its current home, the American Tap Dance Center. A milestone accomplishment since more than 20 years ago, the Foundation pioneered one of New York City’s first tap dance studios, Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center. Now the foundation has a home for the close to 10,000 students, teachers, performers, scholars, historians and the general public each year thanks to an expansive list of programming, including: on-going Tap Classes for Youth, Teens and Adults; the Tap City Youth Ensemble; the Gregory Hines Youth Scholarship Fund, seasonal New Tap Choreography Showcases, occasional studio events, jams, talks and film presentations, a thriving Artists in Residence Program and an extensive Tap Teacher Training Program.

Most recently, the ATDF donated its extensive film, print, audio and photo archives to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Position Overview

Studio Operations Manager 

Goals:
To develop, promote, manage, and maintain year-round tap dance programs, studio rentals, and product sales at the American Tap Dance Center that meet the mission of American Tap Dance Foundation.

Tasks:
– Attends weekly Staff Meeting and reports to Artistic/Executive Director.
– Provides strong leadership presence and oversees and directs all Studio Receptionists.
– Covers for Reception Staff when necessary & available.
– On-site Manager and contact person for all Program/Studio Activities.
– Assists Youth Program Director with all student relations and communications.
– Assists Youth Program Director with all student events, concerts & showcases. Includes coordinating volunteer/work study staff for Front of House & VIP/COMP tickets with box offices of venues.
– Communicates & answers questions from prospective students, parents & renters.
– Programs all studio classes & events into MINDBODY.
– Creates, coordinates, and maintains all Office/Programs/Studios Schedules & Calendars.
- Tracks, collects, maintains, and reports on all Tuitions & Payment Plans for Programs.
- Tracks and reports on all payrolls for Teaching Staff & Receptionists.
– Oversees some Database & Statistics Management.
– Creates and maintains a Studio Office Manual.
– Supervises & Trains Studio Staff/Receptionists, Interns and Volunteers.
– Coordinates Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Year-Round Rentals with ATDF Education Programs.
– Assists in Social Media Programs specific to the Center & Education Programs.
– Oversees all contracted Studio/Office Cleaning, Repairs & Maintenance.
– Orders general studio/office supplies and maintains Equipment Inventory.
– Maintains Product Sales: Inventory, ordering, processing, shipping, & customer relations.

(Roughly 40 hours per week)

Salary:
$38,000 Annually

Benefits:
Generous PTO Policy and Medical Insurance

Desired Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree preferred
– Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Mind Body & Zoom.
– Interest in the arts a plus
– Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative
– Detail-oriented with strong administrative and organizational skills
– Strong outreach and relationship building skills
– Enjoys interacting with people
– Candidates must live in New York or be willing to relocate

How To Apply

To submit your application, please email BOTH a resume and cover letter as one PDF file to twaag@atdf.org  

Please use the subject line “Studio Manager Position”