Description
The purpose of the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teacher is to take an active role in preparing for and teaching the weekly ESOL class offered at Puentes de Salud. The ESOL Teacher will work closely with their fellow teachers and the class coordinator to develop and to implement curricula. The teacher is responsible for promoting student learning and ensuring that lesson plans are designed to meet student needs. Teachers must possess interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for supporting the education of Latino adult immigrants in Philadelphia.

Puentes de Salud is a nonprofit organization that promotes the health and wellness of Philadelphia’s rapidly growing Latino immigrant population through an integrated approach to providing high-quality health care, educational programs, and community building initiatives. Puentes Hacia el Futuro, Puentes de Salud’s education program, is predicated upon the well-evidenced fact that education is inextricably tied to the health of individuals and communities. The mission of the Puentes Adult ESOL course is to improve the English fluency and confidence of adults from Philadelphia’s Latino immigrant population in order to enhance long-term health and economic outcomes for individuals, families, and the community at large.

Responsibilities include:
● Design curriculum for weekly classes.
● Lead ESOL classes at least 2 Saturdays per month. Must be willing to have a flexible schedule and work with fellow teachers to ensure that class is offered consistently.
● Adapt to changing educational environment. ESOL classes are drop-in and do not require students to consistently attend, so the teacher must be prepared to work with students of all levels and backgrounds.
● Preparation, facilitation, and follow-up tasks for assigned classes.
● Build relationships and work with peers to enhance students’ educational experience.

Eligibility & Requirements
This volunteer position is available to a highly accomplished and responsible individual with significant experience teaching ESOL and/or other language courses. Spanish fluency is required. Experience designing curricula is highly recommended. Preference is given to those who can participate year long and who have experience working with similar communities. This is a volunteer, unpaid position.

Schedule: 10 am-12 pm Saturday mornings. Must be able to commit to at least 2 Saturdays per month.
Hours: Specific schedules arranged individually. Additional weekly hours outside of class required for preparation.
Location: Puentes de Salud, 1700 South St, Philadelphia, PA

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Clara Warden at cwarden@alumni.stanford.edu.

Description
The purpose of the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Coordinator is to actively bring together and to coordinate this class’s volunteer teachers and childcare assistants. The Coordinator will manage volunteers’ schedules and oversee, in conjunction with the teachers, the development and implementation of curricula for both the beginner and intermediate/advanced ESOL classes. The Coordinator will regularly communicate with students in order to promote student learning and to ensure that the classes and overall experience meet student needs and desires. A Coordinator candidate must possess interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for supporting the education of adult Latino immigrants in Philadelphia. This position provides an unparalleled opportunity to work with and learn from Philadelphia’s Latino immigrant community, in which our students represent a diversity of backgrounds.

Puentes de Salud is a nonprofit organization that promotes the health and wellness of Philadelphia’s rapidly growing Latino immigrant population through an integrated approach to providing high-quality health care, educational programs, and community building initiatives. Puentes Hacia el Futuro, Puentes de Salud’s education program, is predicated upon the well-evidenced fact that education is inextricably tied to the health of individuals and communities. The mission of the Puentes Adult ESOL course is to improve the English fluency and confidence of adults from Philadelphia’s Latino immigrant population in order to enhance long-term health and economic outcomes for individuals, families, and the community at large. Puentes offers two free drop-in classes (one beginner and one intermediate/advanced) each week, in addition to childcare.

Responsibilities include:
● Lead and manage team of volunteer teachers and childcare assistants.
● Maintain regular communication with adult students during and outside of class.
● Adapt to changing educational environment. ESOL classes are drop-in and do not require students to consistently attend, so the team must be prepared to work with students of all levels and backgrounds.
● Preparation, facilitation, and follow-up tasks for classes as required.
● Build relationships and work with peers and students to enhance students’ educational experience.
● Ensure classes run effectively and maintain communication with Puentes Education Director.

Eligibility & Requirements
This volunteer position is available to a highly accomplished and responsible individual with considerable familiarity with and/or experience working within the ESOL realm. Spanish fluency is required. Experience designing curricula is highly recommended. Candidates must be able to work independently and have excellent interpersonal skills for leading and managing teams. Preference is given to those who can participate year long and who have experience working with similar communities. This is a volunteer, unpaid position.

Schedule: 10-12 Saturday mornings. Must be able to commit to at least 4 hours per week.
Hours: Specific schedules are arranged individually prior to beginning.
Location: Puentes de Salud, 1700 South St, Philadelphia, PA

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Clara Warden at cwarden@alumni.stanford.edu.

AiO is currently recruiting volunteers from any environmental or art organizations in Philadelphia (any organization/business is welcomed to join). This event will take place on our Schuylkill River so we hope to bring our city together to participate. In 2016, we had 54 volunteers help us in our three day event and we’re working to recruit even more this year! If you know any volunteers or staff from your organization who could be interested in signing up, please forward this email to them.

Here are the volunteer opportunities with Art in the Open:

Visitor Services: Requires walking/moving about the AiO event path to greet and talk with attendees and passerby’s. Introduce them to artists, give directions, provide maps, etc.

Artist Support: Would assist to 1-3 event artists and providing support such as exhibit construction/deconstruction, prepping/delivering items, offering them a break while you watch their station, etc.

Event Photographer/Video Documentation: Use your own digital camera to photograph artists at work, festival visitors and partner events. Files must be shared and experience is necessary.

Family Activity Support: Assist with family-oriented exhibitor activities. Must love engaging with young kids and families. Will assist participating organizations, engage with families/attendees, answer questions, etc.

Click here to fill out the form to sign up for this exciting three-day event. When finish, we will send instructions for the next steps.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmWWcKrgVd667y7eRKKUxNlVU5GFiMWIlUuecMk0t7BHJBOg/viewform

The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (“PRA”) is pleased to issue this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) from Program Intermediaries (“PIs”) interested in providing technical assistance to homeowners who participate in the Housing Preservation Loan Program (HPLP), a new program designed to support low-, moderate-, and middle income homeowners who are ineligible for traditional repair loans.

Program Overview
HPLP is a new initiative of the City that will be administered by PRA. The HPLP aims to increase access to low-interest loans for LMMI City residents who own homes in need of essential repairs. Evidence suggests that Philadelphia has a high number of homeowners who are not able to access capital for making essential home repairs. According to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, 20,966 Philadelphians were denied home repair loans between 2012 and 2016 due to their credit history. As a result, many homeowners are not able to get loans to make essential repairs, forcing them to live in homes with pathogens that may increase respiratory conditions, asthma, lead poisoning, and other health problems. In addition, these homeowners may suffer from other significant issues such as lack of accessibility, discomfort due to need for weatherization, and high energy bills due to inefficient mechanical equipment. The goals of the HPLP are:
1. Improve the livability and safety of homes with deferred maintenance issues;
2. Repair the city’s aging housing stock so that it contributes positively to the long-term growth of our communities; and
3. Provide access to low-cost financing, financial counseling, educational materials, and technical assistance for LMMI homeowners.

Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2018

https://www.philadelphiaredevelopmentauthority.org/rfps/pra-invites-proposals-program-intermediaries-housing-preservation-loan-program

and

https://www.philadelphiaredevelopmentauthority.org/sites/default/files/HPLP%20-%20PI%20RFP%20-%201.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/SEAMAAC/videos/1744933705549409/

Feel free to let us know if you are coming or just show up. We will be displaying the new Conceptual Plan for the Park many of us have been working on for the past year and a half :). There will be a farmers market, soccer, yoga, arts, crafts, music, dance and great locally made food. Also, if you are interested in participating (bringing information or programming) please let us know right away.

Andy Toy
Development and Communications Director
215-467-0690 X159
atoy@seamaac.org

Position Summary: The position’s primary responsibility is the tracking of internal and external program funding which supports the United Way’s mission.  This position works directly with Program Managers in the Impact (Program) department and reports to the Director of Finance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. (60%) Monthly tracking of program funding.  This includes the approval of all invoices to attest that the funding is available for the invoice before Department Leadership approves the invoice.2. (20%) Develops all budgets from program spending.  The budgets will be either for grant submission of for internal program spending. This function will be the lead with the Program Managers in development of the budgets and spending plans. 3. (10%) Completes the external reporting requirements for any grants received from governmental agencies, foundations, etc. 4. (10%) Other related accounting processes and procedures as needed.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience preferred
• At least five (5) years of fund tracking and general accounting experience
• MIP accounting software, Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines and to effectively manage, organize, and prioritize projects and workload with attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Proven ability to work in a participative and collaborative manner, to interact well with a diverse range of people; display a positive attitude with all customers
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and function independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Demonstrates required  core competencies in accordance with the UWGPSNJ Competency Framework
• Valid drivers license & insurance and/or reliable transportation required for out-of-office travel as required by the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who are, or become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions and meet basic job qualifications either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

The above information reflects the general responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned that are not listed in the above job description and the organization may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter including salary expectations to Human Resources at hrdept@uwgpsnj.org and note: “Senior Accountant ‘  in the subject line.

UWGPSNJ promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. UWGPSNJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor.

The Training & Workforce Development Coordinator will function as a core member of our dynamic Reentry Center team. The Coordinator will provide career readiness/job search, design curriculum and establish partnerships with hard skill/sector based training providers throughout the city for our clients to continue learning.  Moreover, the Training and Workforce Development Coordinator will enjoy an engaging, collaborative environment within ICJ’s Reentry Center, which encourages innovation and creative approaches to helping our participants succeed. ICJ is a citywide leader in Reentry Services and our programs are consistently on the cutting edge of the field. Equipped with the passion, creativity, organizational skills, and empathy that this position requires, our selected candidate will have the opportunity to work cooperatively with ICJ’s Reentry Center team of experts to help our community’s job seekers thrive.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position:

The primary function of this position is to coordinate career and employment services for ICJ’s Reentry Center Workforce Development and Training Component by assisting individuals who have been impacted by mass incarcerated/mass imprisonment and returning citizens in finding career ladder/career lattice opportunities, case managing clients with vocational barriers, and assisting workforce development staff in their efforts to provide career case management to this population. This position reports directly to the Reentry Center Manager.
The Workforce Development Coordinator will assist in expanding the Institute for Community Justice’s (ICJ) workforce development programs and initiatives. The Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for engaging participants in all aspects of career planning and development through 1:1 coaching, group workshop facilitation, vocational assessments, skill-building group workshops, and direct connection to employers and training opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates career and employment services for the Workforce Development Component of the Reentry Center.
• Ensures case management services are provided to clients enrolled in the Workforce Development program which includes addressing legal, educational, or health barriers.
• Works with clients and staff to develop an employment plan.
• Assists with the preparation of proposals and application packages.
• Performs necessary tasks to achieve Workforce Program goals and compile data for reporting.
• Responsible for quarterly reports and corrective action plans, as well as reports for other workforce funders and organizations weekly, monthly, and year-end reports.
• Uses a variety of local, regional, and national labor market information to assist clients in making informed employment choices.
• Assesses clients’ need for supportive services and initiates appropriate supportive services.
• Ensures a detailed case file is maintained on each client and assures that all case files include a skill set assessment.
• Secures meetings with companies hiring representatives to present the organization’s programs and makes presentation of clients’ employment backgrounds to prospective employers.
• Meets with referred clients to assess employment skills and goals and refer to job openings.
• Oversees job readiness and retention classes for clients to increase marketable work-related skills for obtaining and retaining employment.
• Works to place clients who have completed a training/vocational education program, as needed.
• Coordinates Career Fairs, Job Clubs, On-the-Job Training Programs, Credentialing/Industry Recognized Certifications, and Work Therapy Programs with clients and prospective employers.
• Provides engaging career readiness training, job training workshops, related sector skills training to program participants engaged in ICJ’s Reentry Center Employment programs.
• Create/enhance curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of the clients.
• Streamline ICJ’s partnerships with training providers across the city, serving as the point person for existing training partners, and developing new partnerships with organizations that can provide trainings both onsite and via referrals, leading to industry-recognized credentials and/or hard skills development.
• Coordinates direct sector skills training in areas such as customer service, hospitality, SERV Safe, OSHA, Flagger, Forklift or other related trainings.
• Collaborates with employers to develop employer focused training opportunities and conduct employer marketing.
• Handles special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Record Keeping:
  • Develops and maintains a database of local area employers contacting them at least monthly for potential job opportunities for clients.
  • Tracks clients to ensure follow-through and support them throughout training/licensing processes.
  • Maintains primary responsibility for the tracking of the client’s progress through his or her particular program and documents such progress in the case note section of the client case file and/or on various workforce forms in the client file.
  • Evaluates training impact and track training outcomes.

Ongoing Requirements:
• Demonstrated understanding of the core skills needed in returning to work and in conducting a job search.
• Demonstrated understanding of Philadelphia’s workforce development and training landscape.
• Ability to coordinate industry recognized credentials training opportunities
• Attend bi-weekly ICJ staff meeting
• Attend weekly supervisions
• Support the efforts of the Prison Summit, including but not limited to attending meetings, developing content and volunteering planning meetings.

Qualified candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills, along with a willingness to work with and effectively relate to diverse backgrounds. Candidates must have the ability to meet deadlines, perform self-directed follow-up and maintain accurate record keeping. Candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals, and philosophy, along with all policies and procedures. This individual must abide by agency and professional code of ethics, including a professional approach to all functions and relationships with all levels of staff and public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Services, Social Sciences, or a related field is desired.
• Three years minimum case management experience preferably in an employment program environment; must have training experience.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
• Experience in working with clients possessing multiple barriers to employment.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations to include individuals impacted by mass incarceration, ex-offenders, returning citizens, homeless, mental health and substance abuse.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and written skills.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Must have strong presentation skills and possess the ability to interact with small, medium, and large groups.
• Passion for serving underrepresented populations, especially individuals who have been impacted by mass incarceration.

Other

Initial probationary period is three months.
Physical Demands:
● Occasional lifting of 10 – 20 lbs. and pushing of 5-20 lbs.
● Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
● A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
● Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
● Normal accessibility and mobility required
● Normal overtime/extended work hours

FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQIA, and people living with HIV/AIDS and protected veterans institution.

https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1935029

Olney Charter High School has the highest population of Special Ed. students in the School District of Philadelphia, and the school’s many expert support staff are welcoming students and parents from all around to this year’s transition fair.

It’s an event all about opening doors and creating ideas for special ed. students after they graduate. Join us on April 19th in Olney’s West Side Cafeteria as we dine and discuss opportunities regarding:

– Employment
– Independent Living
– Postsecondary Education
– Mental Health / Emotional Supports

Follow @ASPIRAINCOFPA on Twitter and visit us on Facebook for more news and opportunities in Philly Special Ed., and stop by during the Transition Fair to discover just how much is out there if you know where to look.

Thursday, April 19th
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Olney Charter High School,
100 W. Duncannon Avenue, Phila PA 19120

Event takes place in the West Side Cafeteria. RSVP not required. Food will be served. Contact Jodie McAllister at jmcallister@aspirapa.org/267-918- 2176 for more info.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are several areas of responsibility that this position requires:

1. Funding, Partnership and Network Development
• Develops, leads and sustains key organizational funding relationships( major donors)
• Ensures a robust grants research/writing and administration program
• Initiates and ensures the development and continuity of fundraising events
• Designs and implements a planned giving program
• Supervises and ensures the implementation of a robust annual appeal
• Develops and implements strategies to increase the donor base and giving
• Provides continuity and active engagement with key donors and board members
• Recruits and engages new board members /committee members
• Develops and implements outreach and marketing strategies/programs
• Ensures responsible and effective gift stewardship and reporting
• Has primary responsibility for the acquisition of, the development and the cultivation of funding relationships, and the successful closing of funding agreements
• Cultivates relations with prospective and existing partners—with other staff
• Acts as the public face of Triskeles: in-person appearances, media and conference appearances
• Consults with the Board on fundraising priorities and strategies for Triskeles

2. Financial Stewardship/Management
• Ensures the financial viability of the organization using sound financial practices
• Helps prepare and develop budgets; ensures budgetary compliance
o Supervises and/or manages cash flow/ executes legal documents
o Manages or oversees all bill paying/payroll/program expenses
o Ensures compliance with all relevant legal requirements
o Oversees/executes all required auditing and other financial reporting requirements
• Maintains oversight/cost controls of budgets during program operations and adjusts budgets to reflect changes to income/expenses
• Sets timetable for budget development with staff and presents responsible budgets to the board for approval

3. Staff/Program Strategy and Management
• Provides strategic and programmatic leadership
• Communicates effectively and regularly with board and staff
• Ensures organizational culture and environment is positive, compliant and participatory
• Attracts and retains key staff and volunteers
• Hires, supports, evaluates and fires senior staff
• Helps set training goals and opportunities for staff development
• Ensures that Triskeles policies and procedures are followed and that all reporting requirements are carried out by staff

4. Planning
• Actively leads staff and collaborates with board members in strategic planning sessions and review of strategic goals by providing vision, ideas and leadership; oversees program review with senior staff
• Oversees the convening of staff sessions on program design of new youth programs and development of new program elements in existing programs; development of new partnerships and directions in alignment with Triskeles’ values and mission

5. Reporting
• Submits written and in-person reports to the President and Board as requested. Attends Triskeles’ Board meetings and organization events

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proven record of major gift and other fundraising and development capacity
• Demonstrated leadership and a social entrepreneurial record of building organizational strength and capacity
• The willingness and ability to work independently and creatively in a senior leadership position within a collaborative organizational structure
• Minimum BA/BS
• 10 years of broad and direct work and supervisory experience in related programs, including experience with diverse youth communities
• Experience in program design and development
• A strong track record of collaborative partnership development and funding procurement
• Excellent people skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Overt demonstration of alignment with Triskeles’ values as evidenced through experience and personal history
• Comfortable using technology, facile with common software applications; conversant with and supportive of social media

https://www.triskeles.org/

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2018 Leadership Forum for National Service Executives is now open!

Topic: Program Assessment

June 11-15, 2018

The Leadership Forum for National Service Executives is offered by the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington in conjunction with Serve Washington. Tuition for this week-long course is $675. Lodging and meals are the responsibility of the attendee.

Registration must be received no later than May 4, 2018. Early registration is encouraged.

Click here to learn more and register.

https://servewashington.wa.gov/programs/americorps/subgrantee-resources/leadership-forum-national-service-executives

The Conference will equip practitioners with tools to effectively support adults and opportunity youth (age 16 and up) to be successful in high school equivalency testing, English language acquisition, entry into post-secondary education and training and securing family-sustaining jobs.

Register for the Conference:

https://register.asapconnected.com/CourseDetail.aspx?CourseId=168302

Frankford Boys and Girls Club
1709 Kinsey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For more information: 215-879-7770 or http://www.leadawarephilly.org

May 7: Building relationships with families to form academic partnerships
May 21: Collaborating with families towards specific reading goals
June 4: Supporting families with resources towards reading success

FREE OF CHARGE
ANY K-3 TEACHERS WELCOME

Limit of 30 participants – sign up soon to reserve your spot!

Participants receive:

• Act 48 credit
• Free copy of Reading Strategies by Jennifer Serravallo
• Access to online library of tools
• Resources for your own family workshop
• Summer RAZ-Kids accounts for current students
• Chance to win read­aloud books
• Cohort of Philly teachers
• Deeper relationships with students’ families

Sponsored by:
Springboard Collaborative
Read by 4th

Register by April 27 at https://www.tfaforms.com/4669322

Questions? Email a.digioia@springboardcollaborative.org

What: 2018 Leadership Prize Celebration
When: May 9, 2018, 6:00 pm
Where: National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Get tickets >>
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juvenile-law-center-2018-leadership-prize-celebration-tickets-43040156266

Each year, Juvenile Law Center recognizes outstanding leaders working to advance the rights and well-being of youth in the child welfare and justice systems. Leadership Prize recipients are leading lights in the field whose inspirational careers are beacons for the next generation of advocates.

Please help us honor the 2018 prize winners:

• Attorney Francis V. Guzman
• Judge Steven C. Teske
• Teen Vogue

Learn more >>
https://jlc.org/about/leadership-prize

The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation uses the sport of hockey to foster academic and personal excellence among at-risk students in Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ. General responsibilities include developing, coordinating, supervising, and conducting all Postsecondary preparation programs of the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation. Must provide/obtain Pennsylvania School/Child Abuse clearance; appointments are conditional on successful completion of background checks.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Education, Counseling, Social Work or related major preferred.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments at a variety of locations. Ability to perform in high profile fast paced environments.
• The position requires strong problem solving skills, and candidates should be highly motivated to learn, research, and collaborate with Education staff.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth aged 13-21, especially in educational or professional pursuits.
• Candidates must be committed to the importance of education in helping young people be successful in life.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
• The primary function of this position is to support the development, coordination, and delivery of Snider Hockey’s Postsecondary programs for 9th-12th grade students,
• Coordinate and supervise all High School Postsecondary programs including personal and professional development workshops; academic development and support; social networking; college/career exploration and application; test preparation; and financial aid.
• Develop and coordinate communications about Snider Hockey programs for distribution to students, their families, and other stakeholders through various outlets. The ability to produce and communicate clear and meaningful curricula, appropriate for various ages and backgrounds, is critical.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain positive relationships with potential Postsecondary partners, schools, students, and other stakeholders. Familiarity with local colleges and universities, especially student support resources, will be essential to success in this role.
• Identify, recruit, and supervise necessary staff resources, including interns, volunteers, and career employees. Coordinate, supervise, and conduct tasks related to support functions such as payroll, finance, development, risk management, and human resources.
• Frequent travel within the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey area is required. Flexible work schedule and ability to work weekends is required

http://sniderhockey.org/employment-opportunities

https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news/press-releases/EBPC-education-venture-finalists-announced-milken

Please join us as we celebrate an outstanding group of education entrepreneurs, host a range of conversations about fostering innovation in education, and engage educators, business leaders, investors, and researchers in building the innovation ecosystem!

Click here to register!

https://innovation.educationcompetition.org/rsvp/live-competition

Position Summary
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Office Manager ensures that the needs of the office, staff, and participants are met in a timely manner.

Description
The Office Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure that the Welcoming Center functions as efficiently as possible. He or she will manage all issues affecting the daily operations of the office.

Responsibilities
Office Administration:
• Responsible for managing office services: ensures office operations and procedures are organized and implemented, supply requisitions are reviewed and approved, and outgoing orders of materials are purchased.
• Maintains an administrative filing system, prepares, responds to, and files correspondence on behalf of the Welcoming Center.
• Monitors and maintains office equipment including computers, copiers, fax, telephones; replenishes and monitors inventory and office supplies; manages office equipment, maintenance, and service contracts.
• Oversees telephone and mail communications both internally and externally.
• Represents the Welcoming Center with the office building management and communicates important information between staff and building management.
• Assists with reporting requirements to accreditation, licensing, and funding bodies.
• Assists President, Board, and other staff with miscellaneous projects as requested.
• Helps prepare documents for Board meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Identifies and responds to all requests that can be dealt with independently and confidentially without involving senior staff.

Human Resource Duties:
• Handles new hire orientation, including introduction to office procedures: assures requisite paperwork is completed, including securing office building ID and payroll enrollment, explains time-sheet procedure, transit checks procurement, and time-off requests.
• Responsible for executing 401(k) plan enrollment, bi-monthly contributions, and Form 5500 reporting requirements.
• Implements, manages, and maintains record keeping, confidential personnel files, and purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Responsible for developing and implementing office policies by setting up procedures and standards to guide the operation of the office; reminds staff of appropriate office procedures and behavior when necessary.
• Keeps all performance reviews in a secure and confidential location and reminds supervisors of upcoming review deadlines.

Financial Duties:
• Coordinates and works with organization’s accountants and auditors to ensure all financial reports, including the annual audit, are prepared as prescribed and submitted by the dates required, keeping all financial information in a confidential and locked area.
• Makes bank deposits as well as maintains current signatures for bank accounts.
• Keeps track of and reviews credit card expenses, check signing, PayPal withdrawals, contract invoicing, and insurance audits.

Skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to serve as financial gatekeeper/monitor for all WCNP contracts (deadlines, invoices, reports).
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated bookkeeping/accounting competence.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Models effective team behavior and maintains good interpersonal relationships.
• Independent, self-starter, able to secure and keep confidential information.
• Fluent in English with strong writing skills; excellent computer skills.

Requirements
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Exercises discretion when dealing with sensitive topics both internally and externally.
• 2-3 years of project management experience.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple fast-moving projects while identifying priorities.
• Demonstrated success in working across departments with staff at various levels.
• Adept at intercultural communication, particularly with the immigrant population.
• Knowledge of finances and grant reporting.
• Excellent IT skills.

Application Submission
This is a full-time position. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@welcomingcenter.org with the subject “Office Manager.” We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including those of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, ability, and sexual orientation.

SDHP works on behalf of people with disabilities and their families, providing assistance in housing planning, helping with home modifications and providing support, training and technical assistance in dealing with landlords.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the disability community and the ability to develop and work on projects which seek to advance affordable and accessible housing statewide. Prior grant writing and budget development experience is essential. Prior experience within the housing and/or disability community is preferred. For a complete job description please go to http://sdhp.org.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred Strong written an verbal communications
• Proven ability to fundraise including grant writing
• To apply, please email the following to sdhpedapp@gmail.com: Cover letter

Resume
Writing sample, preferably a grant narrative no more than 3-5 pages

http://www.sdhp.org/executive-director-position-at-sdhp/#more-2010

TNTP seeks a full-time Leadership Coach for our Philadelphia and Camden team. This position is based in the Philadelphia, PA region and is available immediately.

Who We Are
TNTP is a national nonprofit founded by teachers that believes our nation’s public schools can offer all children an excellent education. Today we’re a diverse team from a wide range of fields, united by a fierce commitment to helping school systems end educational inequality and achieve their goals for students. We work at every level of the public education system to attract and train talented teachers and school leaders, ensure rigorous and engaging classrooms, and create environments that prioritize great teaching and accelerate student learning.

Across the country, we work to create effective leaders by recruiting and training new school leaders and developing current leaders through targeted professional development and one-on-one coaching. Our work, including PhillyPLUS and CamdenPLUS, provides the education sector the opportunity to learn more about how to effectively recruit, train, and support school leaders over time. In addition to PLUS programs, we partner with local Philadelphia charter and parochial schools and networks to provide instructional leadership development and support for their school leaders.

What You’ll Do
We know that to have an effective teacher in every classroom, there must be an effective leader in every school. As a Leadership Coach, you will work with our team and schools in the district, charter and/or parochial sectors to drive systemic change by creating and developing a shared vision of what excellent instruction looks like. You’ll coach new and current school leaders to operationalize that vision by developing their instructional expertise, management and personal leadership skills to be successful.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Facilitating weekly goals-based coaching aligned to program priorities and differentiated for individual leader needs and context
• Contributing to the design of a professional development scope and sequence for new and veteran school leaders
• Designing and facilitating professional development for new school leaders and current school leaders
• Collaborating with network and district leadership to observe and deliver concrete, actionable feedback to new and veteran school leaders
• Collaborating with TNTP Leadership Coaches across contracts to develop TNTP’s best practices in leadership development
• Serving as a leader in the local educational sector advocating for improved educational opportunities for children
• Transforming challenges into opportunities – for your team, for your residents and school leaders you support

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For consideration, please attach your cover letter and resume to the online application.

Background

Founded in 1917, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, AFSC nurtures the seeds of change and respect for human life that transforms social relations and systems.

AFSC is re-energized as it enters its second century of promoting peace and justice around the globe. This, coupled with the increasing demand for our work, the organization is entering a period of re-visioning and renewal. With a new General Secretary, the organization is embarking on a strategic planning process that aligns our work for maximum impact, gives voice to diverse ways of working toward the same goals, and motivates the AFSC community with renewed energy and hope.

The Associate General Secretary for Advancement (AGSA) will play a crucial role in the re-visioning process and provide strategic leadership for the institutional advancement of AFSC. Through the fusion of the development and communications departments, the AGSA will create harmony and shared objectives for the team. The post holder will lead centrally and regionally- based innovative, digital-strong and effective strategies. The organization has loyal donors and recently completed a successful capital campaign. With the AGSA’s leadership, new outreach and fundraising plans to diversify our supporter base and attract new people to join with us as activists, donors, and volunteers will be developed.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

AFSC seeks a dynamic Associate General Secretary for Advancement to:

• Advance the mission and vision and support organizational priorities by increasing the visibility of AFSC, increasing donors and supporters, and enhancing internal communications;
• Weave together AFSC’s strands of work in collaboration with program units and regional offices so that “the total is greater than the sum of the parts”;
• Build visibility and branding for AFSC to advance public recognition of AFSC relevance;
• Lead the development and communication teams with a goal of raising $30 to $40 million annually;
• Build on strong major donor and planned giving programs, and a strong communications team, work to increase funding from domestic and foreign foundations, governments and individuals, with a focus on sustainable income growth.

The AGSA will have an extensive network in the field of philanthropy and mastery of a broad range of fundraising approaches. In addition, the AGSA will be ready to manage both department’s present multi-million-dollar budgets and 40 staff members located in Philadelphia and several remote locations, inspiring them to work professionally, imaginatively and collaboratively to meet and exceed their goals. The AGSA will be able to develop and lead the strategic planning and growth progressions of the department and will be passionate about raising money to promote AFSC’s mission and programs and should be eager to embrace innovations and experiments in fundraising, online, person-to-person, in the mail, on the phones, and in other formats. The AGSA will serve as a visible spokesperson for AFSC to the donor community and other external constituencies. The AGSA will report to the General Secretary.

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