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This page last updated 5/09/2012

Non-Profit Job Announcements

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• UIH Family Partners - Client Services Specialist
• Coordinator - Crossroads of the American Revolution Association
• Executive Director - Alice Paul Institute
• Finance & HR Manager - Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, Inc.
• Paid Philanthropy Internship Available - The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
• Office Manager - The Fund For New Jersey
• Executive Director - Princeton Community Housing
• Leadership Giving Manager - The Sharing Network Foundation
• External Affairs Assistant - The Sharing Network Foundation
• Vice President of Development - YouthBuild USA
• Ocean Advocacy Campaign Organizer Fellowship - Clean Ocean Action
• Fund-Raising /Proposal Writing Consultant - New Jersey Work Environment Council
• Development Coordinator - Foundations, Inc.

UIH Family Partners - Client Services Specialist

Posted: 5/09/12
Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Summary: Full time position to provide assessments, service planning, linkages, parenting, job readiness, time management, conflict resolutions, groups, etc., in Trenton-based Fatherhood Programs.

Qualifications: Strong documentation skills; BA in Social Work or related field with 1 year human services experience. Ability to work some evenings and weekends required; Valid driver’s license and ability to travel required. 

Men, minorities, bi-lingual/bi-cultural strongly encouraged to apply.  EOE

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Executive Director, 4 N. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Trenton, NJ 08608; Fax to (609) 695-3208 or e-mail to kandrade-mims@uih.org.

Contact for Questions: Tonya S. Coy, Director of Operations, (609) 695-3663.

Crossroads of the American Revolution Association - Coordinator

Posted: 4/12/12
Location: New Jersey

SUMMARY: The Crossroads of the American Revolution Association is seeking a detail-oriented creative thinker for the position of Coordinator. The coordinator maintains office systems and
databases; assists in the writing and reporting of grants and communications materials; acts as
a liaison to the board, our partners and stakeholders. The coordinator reports to the executive
director.

The Coordinator position is integral to the success and productivity of the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area.* The coordinator maintains office systems, acts as a liaison to the board, our partners and stakeholders; assists in the writing of grants, brochures and in program evaluation. The coordinator reports to the executive director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Communications, marketing, or business training/experience a plus
• Excellent writing skills
• Good research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Publisher
• Knowledge of Quickbooks and Giftworks preferred
• Experience with social media helpful
• Detail-oriented
• Creative thinker
• Strong interest or background in history, preservation, education or heritage tourism
• Ability to work independently
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling
  correspondence; designing filing systems.
• Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and
  equipment procurement.
• Completes operational requirements through scheduling, tracking of projects and
  following up on work results.
• Bookkeeping, including tracking of accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintains donor databases including donor files; prepares donor mailings.
• Prepares and maintains progress reports on projects, grant relationships and funders.
• Management and reporting of grants.
• Researches potential funding organizations.
• Maintains website revisions including newsletter, events calendar, social media.
• Completes projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining
  priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problemsolving; making adjustments to plans.
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes;
  implementing changes.
• Some in-state travel may be required.

To Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Noreen Bodman at
info@revolutionarynj.org by April 17, 2012.

* Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, the federally designated management
organization for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, is an
equal opportunity employer.

Alice Paul Institute - Executive Director

Posted: 3/27/12
Location: New Jersey

SUMMARY: Alice Paul Institute, the region’s premier provider of girl’s leadership and history programs, is seeking an Executive Director. The home of Alice Paul Institute is Paulsdale, the birthplace of civil rights pioneer Alice Paul and a National Historic Landmark. The ideal candidate will have experience running a non-profit organization and fundraising. The Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Alice Paul Institute’s staff, programs, expansion and execution of its mission. This is a hands-on position, involving fundraising, staff development, Board development, program and event administration, and office/site management responsibilities. Candidates must have proven leadership, coaching, and fundraising experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Board Development: The Executive Director answers to the Board of Trustees, actively recruits new Board members, assists in planning the summer Board and staff retreat, attends Board meetings, prepares and delivers reports, and works within respective committees (Finance, Governance, Community Partners, and Events Committee). There are many activities that are done in conjunction with Board members.
• Strategy Development: The Executive Director develops and implements the strategy to accomplish Alice Paul Institute’s mission, working with the Board. She/he will play a significant role in implementing the strategy. Improve and develop operational processes and evaluation mechanisms key to the successful implementation of the strategic plan.
• Financial Management: The Executive Director is fully accountable for the financial management and budget of the Alice Paul Institute. Monitors the organization budget with input from the Finance Committee, prepares the annual budget, facilitates the annual audit process, monitors loan(s), provides reports as needed for all grant applications, processes cash disbursements, and monitors cash receipts in Quickbooks ®.
• Staff Management and Program Oversight: The Executive Director supervises staff with an encouraging atmosphere of innovative educational program development rooted in history and leadership development, manages and recruits volunteers. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and effect changes required for improvement. Leads, coaches, and develops a high performing team.
• Fundraising and Development: The Executive Director will be expected to provide visionary leadership and actively participate in raising and leveraging funds. Leads the Board, staff, and committees to develop and implement the annual appeal, major gifts, planned giving campaigns, corporate partnerships, and special events. Cultivates relationships with new and existing donors, including maintaining partnerships with potential donors and stakeholders, researching grant opportunities, and preparing general operating and capital proposals. Identifies and cultivates new revenue sources. Ensures that Alice Paul Institute’s fundraising events meet budget targets and strategic goals.
• Property Oversight: The Executive Director works with the Site Committee to maintain Paulsdale, manages site rentals, and prepares annual reports to the New Jersey Historic Trust and Green Acres on the status of the property.
• Community Outreach/Organizational Relationships and Public Relations: The Executive Director innovatively and successfully promotes public relations, public information and program marketing. Develops and maintains relationships in history and leadership communities (New Jersey Historical Commission, NJ Cultural Trust, New Jersey Historic Trust, NJ History Advocates, Indian Spring Questers, Women’s Way, Vision 2020, and other key players in the field) and maintains business relationships (Mt. Laurel Rotary, NJNAWBO) and the non-profit fundraising community (Association for Fundraising Professionals, Non Profit Center at LaSalle, Philadelphia Foundation, Leadership Inc.). The Executive Director speaks publicly and represents the organization at conferences, presents testimonials to the State Legislature supporting the arts and humanities, prepares editorials for local newspapers, and conducts television and newspaper interviews.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Commitment to the mission of Alice Paul Institute, which is to promote full gender equality through education, development and empowerment of leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate employees and volunteers to effectively contribute.
• Skilled at fundraising and leveraging funds to ensure adequate financial resources.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
• Demonstrated success with networking, building and sustaining effective collaborative relationships.
• High energy, enthusiasm and a “can-do” attitude.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
• Demonstrated success in board recruitment, development and establishing a positive working
• Relationship with a board of directors.
• Knowledge and experience evaluating and developing programs.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum of 5 years of non-profit management experience. Experience in a historical environment a plus.

Salary: Starting salary dependent on qualifications.

To Apply: Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to lbeard@alicepaul.org by April 13, 2012.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, Inc. - Finance & HR Manager

Posted: 3/20/12
Location: 334 River Road,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

SUMMARY:The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) is seeking a part-time Finance and HR Manager to run the day-to-day finance and human resources operations of the organization. This position requires a self-starter who is very organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellent customer service. The candidate must be proficient in QuickBooks Pro, experienced in financial recording and reporting, grants billing, and data management. An interest in organic farming, gardening, and food is essential. The Finance and HR Manager is based in the NOFA-NJ office in Hillsborough, NJ and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities - Financial Management: Is responsible for full-charge bookkeeping, preparation for and facilitation of the annual audit, communicating financial progress via monthly program and overall budget reports to staff, managing accurate grant financial reporting, YTD financial reports to appropriate staff, YTD financial reports for every board meeting, assisting in preparing the budget, and staffing the board finance committee. Occasional financial presentations to Board.

Tasks: Maintains books using the software, QuickBooks, accounts payable and receivable, overseeing monthly bank reconciliation, monthly account reconciliation, year-end depreciation schedules, inventory reports, audit materials, managing monthly staff reimbursements, overseeing corporate credit card usage, quarterly reporting, W-2s and 1099s, works with the Treasurer and Executive Director. Presents monthly program budget reports to program staff and reviews monthly YTD budgets with the Exec. Director. Percentage of Time: 75%

Human Resources: Is responsible for managing the organization’s human resources, including maintaining files and official records, providing and maintaining staff personnel documents, coordinating health care and other benefits, supervising employees as directed by the Exec. Director, managing payroll and payroll taxes, managing staff benefits, staff development, and staff appreciation.

Tasks: Maintains accurate electronic & paper records of all timesheets and expenses with bi-weekly and monthly reports, maintains up-to-date information regarding federal mileage reimbursement rates and other record-keeping requirements, maintains accurate records of vacation, personal, and compensatory time for all staff, provides materials and documents to new employees, reviews benefits annually, maintains the legal and official documents of NOFA-NJ such as incorporation papers, tax exempt documentation, NJ charities documentation, etc., tracks petty cash, tracks office credit cards. Percentage of Time: 20%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in accounting.
• Knowledge: Firm understanding of accounting, budgeting principles, and Quickbooks.
• Experience: Must have prior experience in financial management and nonprofit grant reporting.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Pro 2010;
• extreme attention to detail; excellent written and oral communication skills;
• strong interpersonal, customer service, and planning skills;
• excellent organizational skills;
• strong computer skills required.
• Extreme attention to detail;
• enjoy working in a fast-paced non-profit environment; must be extremely motivated with a high energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work well with a wide range of people, work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis.
• Strong interest in and commitment to promoting the goals of NOFA-NJ. Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation and Hours: This position is beginning at 10-15 hours a week with the potential to grow to 24 hours a week. Competitive hourly wage dependent on experience.

How to Apply: Position open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to cmiller@nofanj.org

NOFA-NJ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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