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February 19, 2010. by manageropsposition

Position Title: Manager of Operations

Multi-campus Nassau County religious day school seeks Manager of Operations to oversee and manage all Facilities, Information Technology (IT), Tele-Communications and general business support operations. Position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Candidate must be highly motivated, energetic and responsible; capable of multi-tasking and making sound business recommendations and decisions. Candidate is required to have a strong background in information technology and facilities operations. Excellent time management and people management skills are a must as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Highly computer literate and extremely well organized. Strong people skills and creative problem solving abilities strongly preferred.

Job Description

The Manager of Operations’ primary objective is to ensure and enhance all operational functions of the school and assist the Executive Director in any and all projects as needed. The role has two primary areas of responsibility, Facilities Management and Information Technology.

Facilities Management encompasses all aspects of maintaining and improving the physical aspects of the school’s multiple properties and buildings.  Key elements of the responsibility include, but are not limited to:

· Identify, evaluate and prioritize all repair and maintenance needs and requests

· Assign internal personnel or engage 3rd party vendors to perform required services in the following key areas:

  • Electric
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Carpentry
  • Masonry
  • Gardening/Landscaping
  • Snow Removal

· Ensure appropriate completion of all assigned work orders (internal & 3rd party)

· Arrange and schedule all required inspections and services, for example:

  • Sprinkler systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Burglar alarm systems
  • Back flow valves

· Monitor materials purchases to assure appropriateness given assigned work

· Negotiate pricing for materials and 3rd party services and ensure contract compliance

· Operate within budgetary parameters

· Liaise with vendors, utilities and municipal entities (e.g. Fire Marshal) as appropriate

· Manage a staff of three

Information Technology responsibilities include ensuring ongoing services are maintained at appropriate levels, as well as planning and implementing growth projects to expand functionality.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • Identify, evaluate and prioritize all IT related requests
  • Identify cost effective solutions; source and identify vendors; negotiate pricing; initiate purchases; track implementation to completion
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing and set up of new vendors
  • Identify, plan and implement IT enhancements with maximum benefit
  • Improve services and/or reduce expenses
  • Operate within budgetary parameters
  • Administration of email system
  • Administration of card access system
  • Manage a staff of two

The Manager of Operations also functions as a representative of the Administrative Office and routinely performs campus inspections to identify areas needing attention. The Manager of Operations also works diligently to identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce expenses in other key areas, as appropriate, under the guidance of the Executive Director.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to ManagerOpsPosition@gmail.com

Hiring entity is an equal opportunity employer.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Five Towns, Information Technology, Long Island, Management, Non-Profit, Queens.

February 14, 2010. by Jbaum

The Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School, a Nursery-Grade 8 school, is synonymous with excellence. Although serious and successful fundraising has been conducted at the School over the course of many years, it has been carried out informally. We are now about to establish a formal fundraising structure complete with the critical elements of a sound development program. At the same time, we must launch a capital campaign to support an exciting physical and curricular expansion.

We seek an experienced and seasoned fundraising professional with a “roll up your sleeves and can-do attitude,”  to help us accomplish these objectives. The successful candidate will have a passion for The School’s mission,  the ambition, dedication, proven capability and creativity needed to build a successful fundraising capacity from the ground up, be able to develop strategic plans,  and be able to identify new sources of funding. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of progressive development experience is required; significant experience within the New York City Jewish fundraising community is preferred and prior experience at a Jewish Day School is a definite plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a mastery of donor management software (Raiser’s Edge/e-tapestry) are essential.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Consulting, NYJJB Featured Jobs, Non-Profit.

January 19, 2010. by RachelS

Company - One Family Fund is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to help victims of terror in Israel.

Location - Teaneck, NJ

Category - Development Director

Responsibilities –

Seeking an experienced leader to help us reach the next level of sustained growth. Director of Development will work with the local team to develop and implement a strategic and diversified fundraising plan that will guide the organization to meet ambitious fundraising goals, maximize opportunities around corporate, individual, and foundation fundraising; create and implement all appropriate systems and metrics to increase operational efficiencies; enhance evaluation procedures and surpass fundraising goals; and directly solicit prospective and existing donors. Collaborate with lay leadership in the formalization and solidification of the US Board of Trustees.

Work with Israeli counterparts to help integrate US fundraising operations with Israeli assistance operations.

May require some travel to Israel.

Qualities and qualifications

Fundraising experience and experience working in the non-profit sphere.

Business management skills - ability to apply operational discipline, meet deadlines and create an overall businesslike environment while maintaining a culture of empowerment and collaboration. Collaborative working style· Empower and respect staff, volunteers, clients and donors.

Excellent people skills.

Grant writing skills and reporting experience Skilled and inspirational communicator – including internal and external communications, public speaking and writing.

Community networking skills

Professional salary commensurate with experience.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: New Jersey, Non-Profit.

January 17, 2010. by sarandmar

Director of Development in the New York Office of Keren Or, the Israel educational and rehabilitative Center for blind children and young adults with multiple disabilities.

The responsibility of the professional Director of Development, who will also function as administrator of the Keren Or office, is to implement a hands-on multi gfaceted fund raising program (annual campaign, major gifts, direct mail, planned giving - bequests , gift annuities, endowments, etc). This entails the cultivation, solicitation and maintenance of existing and new donors and the implementation of an integrated marketing program. The Director will coordinate his/her work with the Israel Center and the Board of Directors and Women’s Division.

We seek candidates who are self motivated and can envision and implement a creative program of outreach enabling our organization to grow and to involve new populations of committed supporters. If you are an energetic, achievement orientated person, with recognized human relations and public relations skills orientated to a sophisticated giving community, we invite you to submit your resume for consideration.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of experience, a proven record of achievement and be computer literate. Compensation and benefits are competitive.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: NYC, NYJJB Featured Jobs, Non-Profit.

January 13, 2010. by Robin Salsberg

Job Description:

· Plan Board education efforts including the development of new Board education materials, creating and implementing new initiatives, and developing tools to assess Board engagement.

· Assist in planning and executing innovative Board meetings including materials and managing JDC administrative staff, and logistics.

· Respond to and follow-up on requests from Board members and staff.

Skills and Experience Required:

· Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills

· Experience working with lay leadership

· Record of competency in teambuilding and management

· Experience in event and/or conference planning

· Masters Degree and or equivalent work experience

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: NYC, Non-Profit.

January 13, 2010. by Robin Salsberg

Primary Responsibilities

Assume broad administrative responsibilities for the various operational functions of the Resource Development department, including but not limited to:

a. Responsible for all RD department correspondence for any and all gift acknowledgement.

b. Ability to interact with core constituencies and respond to all e-mail donation inquiries

c. Responsible for management of all hard and electronic donor files

Secondary Responsibilities

The following responsibilities will be assigned on a temporary to permanent basis

a. Maintain all aspects of donor information in Raisers Edge donor managements system. This will include all gift information as well as maintain current

b. Assist other developmental staff with needed assistance for own reporting requirements.

c. Other projects as needed for RD department.

Skills Needed

  1. Excellent organizational skills
  2. Detail oriented
  3. Strong writing skills
  4. Flexible and able to work under pressure
  5. Knowledge and practice of organizational and time management skills
  6. Excellent customer service
  7. Work effectively in a team environment where information and ideas are shared. Willing to assist other team members as needed.

Education and Experience Required

  1. College Graduate
  2. Minimum two years prior administrative experience essential

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: NYC, Non-Profit.

January 13, 2010. by Robin Salsberg

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position, based at JDC-New York Headquarters, entails management and oversight of select departments and initiatives, as well as individual and foundation prospecting, donor outreach and development.

FUNDRAISING PORTFOLIO: Select major gifts prospect and existing donor accounts around the US to be assigned and developed. Expectation is to develop relationships and close major gifts for JDC Annual Board Fund (ABF), targeted initiatives.

AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE: The JDC Ambassadors circle is a leadership initiative based nationally and in local communities, fostering stronger affinity with JDC’s mission. It encourages deeper involvement among participants to increase involvement and philanthropic support for JDC’s mission. Oversight of The Ambassadors Circle would entail strategizing with regional Senior Development Officers in order to identify, recruit and engage leadership to become informed and supportive of JDC and its mission, as well as management of New York Ambassadors Circle lunches and events. Specific responsibilities will include:
* Strategizing and managing Senior Development Officers and supervising staff to reach out to and follow up with communities across North America in building engagement opportunities, events, missions and meetings for the Ambassadors Circle prospects and donors. This will include setting up local and national groups and educational leadership experiences across North America, planning creative and interactive educational events/symposia and developing a portfolio of group travel opportunities.
* Developing a strategic plan for Ambassadors Circle activities in partnership with the AEVP, JDC Senior Development Officers and Board members.
* Engaging JDC supporters in the identification, cultivation and development of the Circle and its giving level, the Ambassadors Society.
* Monitoring and ensure follow-up by Senior Development Officers and other staff on all Ambassadors Circle activity to insure effective plan execution.

MISSIONS OVERSIGHT

: There are over 100 overseas experiences planned each year to Israel, the FSU and of the 70 countries around the world utilizing JDC staffing and resources. Critical will be to manage, centralize, strategize, and ensure highest quality preparation and follow up, with a resource development lens.

OPERATIONS

: Oversee Director of Operations and Operations Team to ensure all related functions run smoothly, to include gift processing, cash collections, acknowledgements.

OTHER DUTIES: A wide range of entrepreneurial and management opportunities exist. Other portfolio assignments and opportunities dependent on evolving organizational needs and candidate’s specific expertise and interests.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful experience working with donors and community leaders, leadership development programs and educational activities. Seeking an exceptional team player with true leadership capabilities. Able to motivate, lead and inspire seasoned, knowledgeable senior staff. Demonstrated track record of success in major and principal gift solicitation in a major not-for-profit institution, including event management. Be sensitive to and able to work effectively in a truly international and culturally diverse environment. Familiar with global issues, international and community development. A strategic approach to development-the ability to anticipate and plan for the future. An exceptional communicator to both internal and external constituents with excellent verbal and editorial skills and the ability to present an effective and persuasive case for support. Human relations skills-the ability to forge collaborative working relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization. Entrepreneurial spirit-the willingness to be a creative risk-taker. Excellent organizational skills-the ability to juggle shifting priorities. Familiarity with Jewish community federations. A genuine commitment to JDC’s mission and a willingness to be an active member of the JDC team. Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: NYC, Non-Profit.

December 17, 2009. by American Friends of Rambam

The American Friends of Rambam is a small organization, based in New York City, its main function is to raise awareness and funds for Rambam Hospital in Haifa, Israel.

We are seeking a Director of Development who can identify, and cultivate potential donors. They should have a proven track record in raising major gifts from individuals as well as foundations, private funding, businesses and corporations.

They will be reponsible for expanding the fundraising platform of individual and major gifts thoughrout the United States. Establish relationships with existing donors and develop a plan to move them up the fundraising pyramid.

Candidate should possess:

  • Minimum of two years experience in major fundraising
  • A proven track record in individual gifts
  • Knowledge and experience in the development field
  • Experience in overseeing cultivation and recognition
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to speak and write clearly and be persuasive in a kind an gentle way
  • Familiar with Jewish landscape
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Cultivate and develop Board of Trustees
  • Works directly under Executive Vice President
  • Some Travel

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Pension

Salary: To be Determined

Filed under: Bronx, Brooklyn, Connecticut, Consulting, Five Towns, Full Time, Hebrew Speaking, Joint Distribution Committee-NY, Long Island, Management, Monroe, Monsey, NYC, NYJJB Featured Jobs, NYJJB Featured Partners, New Jersey, Non-Profit, Poel Network, Public Relations, Queens, Staten Island, Trellis Associates, Westchester.

December 16, 2009. by Yeshiva University

Job Description:

The Communications and Public Affairs Department of Yeshiva University is seeking a Web Developer to collaborate with designers and template developers to build web interfaces using modern standards-based techniques and best practices.

The selected candidate will provide general development and maintenance of web applications in relation to front end code with connection to back end database systems.  For project oriented development, the Web Developer will work as a part of a larger team, particularly with the Interactive Media Manager and other web developers to understand and implement specifications, communicate technical issues, and actively participate in functional and technical reviews.

Responsibilities:

  • Overall maintenance of departmental websites
  • Development, implementation, troubleshooting, and enforcement of web templates
  • Support, development, and maintenance of CMS
  • Technical web support and training
  • Conventional web programming and development
  • Analytic reporting

Requirements:

3 + years experience in developing websites and proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are required.  A bachelor’s degree and experience with ASP. Net are highly preferred.  The candidate must have solid understanding of web best practices and standards and familiarity with Photoshop, Flash and other multimedia applications and implementation.  The ability to work well in a team environment and with tight deadlines is essential.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Full Time, Information Technology, Internet, NYC, Non-Profit, Technology, Web Development.

December 16, 2009. by Yeshiva University

Job Description:

What is the best way to tell a story online? Yeshiva University’s (YU) Interactive Media Team is looking for a Senior Web Content Producer to help us translate the richness and vitality of this amazing institution onto the web. As we conduct a full-scope website redesign, help us implement the university’s online message by acquiring, creating and/or managing on-line content: including text, images, animation, audio, and video as

Reporting to the Director of Interactive Marketing, the Senior Web Content Producer will collaborate with the entire Communications team including the Creative Director and  News Editor-in-Chief. He or she will take the lead in creating an overall web content strategy and developing and sourcing original content for the Web site. The selected candidate will oversee the content development of the website and social media programs across emerging media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc), by managing a team of freelance writers as well as by working with content providers throughout the University.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bring knowledge of industry best practices as a member of the editorial team
  • Lead the re-imaging of the YU Web as part of the web redesign by hiring a team of freelance writers, interfacing with the Web Project Manager and all other areas of the University and contributing to the process of information design
  • Analyze site usage and work with the Director of Interactive Marketing to create a web content strategy
  • Assist with setting policies and standards for e-mail, video and mobile communication platforms.
  • Help us train and educate content providers across the University
  • Execute across all of the university’s social media platforms
  • Clear copyright for the use of any existing content.
  • Monitor, gather and respond to user inquiries, comments and suggestions.

Requirements:

  • BA or BS
  • Minimum seven years of online publishing or new media experience in content development, project management or production, or a relevant combination.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with strong portfolio of original content.
  • Understanding of web accessibility guidelines including 508 compliance
  • Fully versed in SEO best practices
  • Experience with online advertising and email marketing a plus
  • Experience in analyzing web usage trends
  • Basic understanding of (x)HTML, CSS and Social Media
  • Three or more years in a supervising editor or section editor role providing direction to writers and content providers.
  • Knowledge of and experience with content management systems.
  • Ability to work effectively and comfortably with inside and outside constituents and stakeholders.
  • Creative!
  • Energetic self-starter with good interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
  • Knowledge of large, complex sites critical and experience in a University is a plus.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Full Time, Marketing, NYC, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Web Design.