Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Provide leadership for the Afterschool Program
 Develop and implement all out of school enrichment activities for participants
 Establish and maintain communication with school district personnel regarding student needs
 Assist parents, as needed, in interfacing with school district personnel
 Establish and maintain partnerships with local community based organizations, area colleges, universities and collaborators.
 Based on best practice model(s):
 Assist youth with life skills development programming
 Develop and implement age appropriate activities for youth in PEC’s transitional housing program
 Monitor student progress and needs, as appropriate
 Initiate and maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress
 Meet with parents and case management staff, monthly to discuss student progress
 Organize, and assist, in the development of parent involvement activities
 Provide oral and written reports regarding program participants to CPECE Program Mgr, Case Managers and parents
 Maintain accurate and up to date attendance and afterschool program records
 Monitor Afterschool Program volunteers

Competencies:
 Working knowledge of effective methods of managing and promoting positive behaviors in children
 Oral and Written Communications
 Initiative
 Reliability
 Composure
 Relationship Building
 Team Skills

Required Education and Experience:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work or related discipline
 Demonstrated involvement and commitment to youth
 Understanding of children’s developmental ages and stages
 Experience (volunteer/paid) working with children, ages 5-14
 Experience working with “at risk” youth populations
 Demonstrate knowledge of workshop activities and
 Experience teaching enrichment context to children and youth

Preferred Education and Experience:
 Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
 Demonstrated involvement and commitment to youth
 Understanding of children’s developmental ages and stages
 Knowledge of the complexity of poverty and women’s homelessness, mental illness, trauma, substance abuse and the impact on children.
 Experience working with youth, in school based afterschool programs

Work Environment:
This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please send resumes to kmarell@pec-cares.org

Program Overview:

The West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning Initiative (AFEL) is a Drexel University led collaboration of social service and education providers working in collaboration with community stakeholders to create an education support system for students and families in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone. AFEL aims to: build awareness around the importance of early childhood education; increase family participation and access to ECE resources; strengthen the capacity of child care centers; establish more effective links between Head Start, Pre-Ks, and local kindergartens; support Pre-K and K-3 instruction with a strong emphasis on literacy; and support Kindergarten registration. PEC is the lead outreach and engagement partner for this initiative.

Job Description:

The Family Engagement Specialist will lead the facilitation of parent engagement workshops, peer-learning circles, conduct trainings, and serve as AFEL spokesperson. The Family Engagement Specialists will also provide mentoring to AFEL Family Navigators. Responsibilities include facilitating trainings, leading parent engagement workshops, attending weekly AFEL Leadership meetings, professional development, and communicating with local ECE centers and family service providers.

For additional information and to apply, click here.

The successful candidate will be responsible for an integrated and strategic organization-advancement program to expand awareness, enhance public engagement, and increase financial support for People’s Emergency Center (PEC).  In this leadership position, the VP, Resource and Business Development, structures and oversees a comprehensive action plan that results in increased funding, a strong public profile, vibrant partnerships, and increased involvement by donors, sponsors, and stakeholders in the work of PEC. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Advancement Leadership:

·     Design, lead, and direct PEC’s multi-level development strategies to meet revenue generation goals, advance PEC’s strategic priorities, and ensure the effective stewardship, engagement, and service of all supporters of PEC.

·     Lead the development team in pursuit of: major, principal, and planned gifts; impact investing; direct response appeals; event planning; prospect development; donor relations and stewardship; reporting; database operations; and grant management activities.

·     Partner with the President on targeted efforts that maximize the organization’s development performance.  Organize the engagement of President and the Senior Team in the targeted identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship efforts.

·     Collaborate with the Board Development Committee to establish and execute short and long-term fundraising, engagement, and marketing/communications plans focused on increasing private sector support and investments from individuals, corporations, foundations, and select government sources.

·     Create annual forecasts for development by program and constituency as part of the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.

·     Ensure PEC leaders, colleagues, Board of Directors, and other key volunteers have the requisite training, skill development, and staff support from the Development Department to enhance their involvement with fundraising, engagement, and communications programs.

·     Actively participate in Board meetings to represent the goals, strategies, and outcomes of the Development team.  Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Board Development Committee and coordinate efforts supporting the enlistment and engagement of all Board members as donors and partners in resource development.

·     Ensure full utilization of database in alignment with established prospect tracking and management.    Ensure data integrity and privacy of donor information.

·     Establish performance metrics and monitor results to evaluate effectiveness of the organization’s strategy & development plan.

·     Attract, retain, lead, and mentor an effective Resource Development Team and ensure high levels of professionalism, results, acknowledgement, and accountability.

Resource Development & Donor Engagement

·     Provide vision, leadership, and strategies for sustainable growth in PEC’s development programs and increase the base of individual major, principal, and planned gift donors, as well as impact investors to expand and diversify the base of private sector support.

·     Lead the planning and execution of an expanded cultivation effort.  This includes prospect and donor-related activities such as tours, briefings, hosted cultivation events, and other opportunities.

·     Develop a strategy for using a signature event as a way of raising funds and building relationships, including through direct response and social/digital media engagement and solicitations.

·     Design and execute, in collaboration with the President and Board Development Committee, individualized giving and engagement strategies for all members of the board of directors based on a thorough knowledge of their networks, circles of influence, and individual interests in the various stages of donor development.

·     Serve as a key staff support for new board member identification, recruitment, and cultivation of individuals representing influence and affluence.

·     Ensure that appropriate strategies, including follow-up actions are developed and implemented in support of the work of the President, select staff leaders, and Board of Directors activities with donors, prospects, and investors.

Communications and Marketing

·     Work with development team and senior leaders to develop an integrated marketing, communications, and partnership plan that aligns resource opportunities with PEC programming and organizational priorities and build a compelling brand platform and communications strategy which engages key stakeholders/supporters and leads to measurable action.

·     Develop a PR strategy designed to promote and/or impact the organization through actively cultivating and managing press relationships to ensure coverage of issues of strategic importance to PEC’s programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects.

·     Develop a comprehensive communications plan, using multiple modalities including website, social & digital media to advance a strong case for private sector support and investment.  Integrate communications within all appropriate prospect, donor, and investor cultivation plans.

·     Manage the development, distribution, timeliness, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to: annual report, newsletters, brochures, and PEC’s website. Ensure the maintenance of PEC’s brand recognition and integrity. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ·     Bachelor’s Degree required.  Advance degree preferred.

·     Ten-plus years of progressively responsible experience working in the development profession or a related field, including direct experience with: major, principal, and planned gifts; marketing and communications strategy development; program implementation; relationship building; board governance; and budget oversight.

·     Five-plus years of senior-level experience managing development teams and functions.

·     Deep, broad knowledge of fundraising strategies and programs as well as, philanthropic and wealth trends.

·     Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while focused on program goals and measurable objectives.

·     Knowledge of planning, finance, budgeting, and fundraising information systems.  Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or comparable database platforms preferred.

·     Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the organization in one-on-one interactions and visits with key constituents (donors, prospects, investors) including high-net worth individuals. Preferred Education and Experience: ·   CFRE a plus. Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

·     Mission driven and self-directed with ability to work collaboratively with senior management team and board of directors

·     Strong interpersonal skills and persuasive communication and presentation skills.  Must possess the ability to engage and influence a wide range of donor/prospects and build long-term relationships. ·     Exceptional organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills; with the ability to drive results and execute on goals. Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PEC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. ]]> https://phennd.org/update/development-writer/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:33:06 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=62960 Department:                 Development

Classification:              Exempt

Reports to:                   Manager, Foundation Relations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:       

The Development Writer will serve as a general writing resource for the development office.  The role involves drafting, editing and polishing letters of intent (LOIs), stewardship reports (SRs) and proposals to submit to foundation, corporate, and occasionally to individual major gift prospects.   The ideal candidate is a dynamic, energetic, results-oriented self-starter and team player with superb written, verbal and presentation skills. Must have ability to build and maintain business and personal relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and edit proposals and stewardship reports,
• Maintain Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (SFNPSP) Opportunity Tracking System, ensuring that all potential corporate and foundation solicitations are entered into as an SFNPSP “Opportunity” record and tracked through the various stages of proposal conception through LOI development to LOI Submittal, and Proposal Development and Proposal Submission.
• Ensure that all funded proposals are entered in the Opportunity Tracking System with all relevant data to steward the gift/grant through its term such that regular reports are flagged for preparation and submission to funders.
• Work closely with the Manager, Foundation relations and Vice President, Development, the Office of Finance, and Program Liaisons to anticipate stewardship reporting needs, and to develop, vet (with Program Liaison and Office of Finance ) and submit stewardship reports.
• Working closely with Program Liaisons and Office of Finance staff to develop, track and report on proposal budgets,
• Attend regular Grants Compliance Meetings and “Onboard” grants derived from development office activity and to coordinate stewardship reporting with the office of Finance.

Competencies:

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills,
• A collaborative mode of operation,
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships, internally and externally,
• Ability to think and develop proposals collaboratively,
• Computer and software literacy,
• Results orientation.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree,
• 1 year of experience in a writing capacity or demonstrated writing proficiency,
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment as well as in the offices of private foundation officials or sometimes at public restaurants and coffee shops.  The incumbent in this position will routinely use computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other standard office equipment

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to engage in local and occasional national travel to interact face-to-face with donors.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PEC is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Resumes to resume@pec-cares.org

Classification:  Exempt

Reports to: Manager, Intake and Residential Services

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary:

The Manager of Kitchen and Food-Related Programming is responsible for the oversight, management, and operation of PEC’s two commercial kitchens.  In addition, the Manager is responsible for all food-related programming that supports PEC’s client population.  Responsibilities for PEC’s emergency housing kitchen, located at Gloria’s Place, include: coordination and planning of well-balanced meals, ordering and preparation of food; managing the budget, inventory, and other resources of the meals program, providing nutritional guidance and cooking classes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Food Preparation/Food Service

• Develop and oversee meal design/menu, planning, preparation and service of daily meals for PEC’s emergency housing residents and other eligible consumers/programs
• Manage food inventory, including order placement, delivery and monitoring program budget and expenditures. Also responsible for inventory of all kitchen supplies
• Train and supervise staff on safe handling and proper temperature control of all food during storage, preparation and meal service
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and all food service equipment; adhere to all sanitation standards for dining area, kitchen and kitchen equipment. Establish maintenance schedule for all kitchen equipment
• Supervise, train, and mentor residents and staff in food-related activities, including planning, preparing and cooking meals; enforce all kitchen safety regulations
• Record and maintain all meal data, as required by all governing agencies.
• In coordination with staff, prepare and serve meals and snacks for participants

Nutrition Programming 

• Develop and provide programming that promotes the importance of proper nutrition to residents and staff; the benefits of nutrients for the body, balanced diet, health food choices, etc.
• Create and/or identify healthy lifestyle menus to share with both residents and staff  Obtain required licenses and update/renew as required

Competencies:

• Client/Customer Orientation
• Constructive Conflict Skills
• Change Mastery
• Acceptance of Feedback
• Organizing and Planning
• Team Skills
• Performance Management
• Composure
• Oral and Written Communications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics, food science, nutrition health studies or culinary arts or minimum of three years’ experience in kitchen and/or program management
• ServSafe Trainer Certification
• Experience operating a commercial kitchen
• Proficiency with MS office programs: Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics, food science, nutrition health studies or culinary arts
• Minimum of five years’ experience in kitchen and/or program management

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Sensitivity to and knowledge of the complexity of poverty and women’s homelessness, mental illness, trauma, substance abuse and the impact on individual and community health

Work Environment:

This job operates in a kitchen and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office and kitchen equipment.  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Resumes to resume@pec-cares.org

Department: Case Management

Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director, Emergency & Transitional Housing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:
The Case Manager for the Emergency and Transitional Housing Program, is responsible for providing case management and supportive services that help families address the causal factors that led to homelessness while providing opportunities for them to achieve and maintain housing stability and self-sufficiency. The case manager will utilize a strengths based approach to engage families in the development of a service plan tailored to meet their unique needs and will provide weekly coaching/counseling to facilitate goal attainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Crisis Intervention and Stabilization
• Provide orientation to new residents regarding PEC’s Emergency and Transitional Housing Program and ensure their immediate needs are met.
• Assist residents in completing PA COMPASS, CHIP, SSI and/or other applications necessary to secure temporary cash/food assistance and health insurance for all family members. Ensure renewal applications are completed in a timely way.
• Refer residents to behavioral health counselors for screening and services as needed.
Service Planning
• Generate thorough written assessments for each family which includes information gathered from PEC’s intake process, interviews with family members, and all documents received from other service providers.
• Engage family members, including fathers, in problem identification, planning and decision making process which results in the development of a comprehensive family service plan.

Implementation, and Monitoring
Using the comprehensive assessment and family service plan as the guide, case managers will meet regularly with families to link them to appropriate resources and service providers within the community and monitor utilization. Case managers will also monitor the quality of services families are receiving, offer solutions for eliminating service delivery obstacles, and make recommendations for additional linkages with other service providers as needed. Linkage with other service providers could include programs for:
• Employment and Training
• Financial Literacy
• Parenting Education
• Housing
• Behavioral Health
• Physical Health
• GED and/or Other Educational Programs
• Early Intervention
• Afterschool and/or Tutoring
• Recreational Activities

Documentation & Communication
The Case Manager will:
• Develop a written service plan which is tailored to meet the unique needs of a family and with clear, attainable, and measurable goals.
• Document all case management activities in the client record in a timely way. This includes entry of all pertinent information into Cares.net and external databases as required by contract and/or funding entities.
• Maintain audit-ready files with all of the documents required by contract and funding entities
• Collaborate and communicate with PEC team members and other service providers as needed to enhance service delivery; ensure continuity/consistency of care; and facilitate goal attainment.
• Meet all contractual deliverables
• Ensure that all documentation recorded on paper or electronically will be completed, secured, maintained, and disclosed in accordance with regulatory, legislative, statutory, and agency requirements.

Competency Categories (See Attached for more detail):
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving
• Administrative
• Professional Behavior and Development
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field. .
• Incumbent must have strong experience working with low income families
• Prior training in mental health and/or substance abuse services and have a grasp of the local referral network and enrollment process for related cases.
• Prior experience documenting cases in a client database.
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work
• Experience in social services delivery/case management is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Knowledge of the complexity of poverty and women’s homelessness, mental illness, trauma, substance abuse and the impact on individual and community health

Work Environment:
This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required from time to time to come into PEC after regular working hours in order to provide support and assistance to clients when they are in crisis. May also necessitate working late in order to meet with clients whose schedules do not permit daytime interaction and travel with clients to and from necessary appointments/outings.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Resumes to sweathers@pec-cares.org

The People’s Emergency Center is making available a report on the Building Early Links to Learning’s first year of operations.

Read and download the report here.

https://www.pec-cares.org/uploads/2/9/3/9/29391481/bell_summary_fy_2018_final-2019-01-15.pdf

To support the healthy development of children ages 0-5 experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, the emergency / transitional housing homeless system (EH) has partnered with the early learning community (ECE) to improve how it serves young children and to promote resilience by easing access to high quality early learning programs. This project is called Building Early Links for Learning (BELL)

Children in emergency or transitional housing are among the most difficult and challenging to support. They are highly mobile, often times before coming into the homeless system. Systems designed to serve their housed peers often cannot adjust to this challenge. In addition, the homeless housing system is generally focused on the adult and not on children.

BELL has two goals: (1) to promote healthy development for young children, and (2) to build relationships between the education liaisons and early childhood programs near each housing program. BELL created a team of early childhood education specialists with expertise in early child development to work closely with EH “education liaisons.” Key measurable outcomes include the establishment of new procedures, an improved environment within the homeless system fostering child development, and increased enrollment of the children into quality early learning programs.

Highlights:

• 60 percent of all parents in 18 programs engaged in discussion of child development and accessing high quality early education, matching the project’s goal.
• 12 housing programs completed an annual self-assessment measuring how well the agency was supporting child development.
• Formed partnerships or linkages between the homeless housing and early learning systems by creating lines of communications, providing trainings, organizing networking opportunities, and advocating for expanding resources.

To connect with the BELL team, contact Director Roslyn Edwards at redwards@pec-cares.org at 267-777-5805.

Two new reports summarized by People’s Emergency Center show that the number of children and youth who experienced homelessness in Philadelphia last year was 6,583, the highest amount ever recorded in the city.

Of this total:

• The number of children birth through Kindergarten was 2,656, or 40 percent of all children identified as experiencing homelessness.
• The number of children in grades 1 to 3 was 1,440, or 22 percent of the total.
• The number of children and youth in grades 4 to 8 was 1,561, or 24 percent of the total.
• The number of youth in grades 9 to 12 was 924, or 14 percent of the total.

The data is for the school year 2016-2017 and is based on information collected by the School District of Philadelphia and the PA Department of Education. For a summary of the report and links to the source documents, go here.

https://www.pec-cares.org/uploads/2/9/3/9/29391481/pec_sdp_homeless_ed_summary_report_sy_2016-17_draft-2017-07-09.pdf

https://www.pec-cares.org/uploads/2/9/3/9/29391481/ehcy_summary_of_sy_2016_data-2018-03-09.pdf

Key highlights include:

• Pennsylvania has identified its highest number ever of children and youth who experienced homeless: 27,724
• The School District of Philadelphia is having difficulties identifying high school students, especially seniors. This difficulty no doubt leads to more students not graduating on time.
• Students who experience homelessness do not achieve academically on standardized testing as well as their peers. This data has been consistent for many years, which calls into question about how the Department of Education is supporting these students.
• Philadelphia has the highest number of children under age 5 compared to the other regions in the state.

PEC will use this document to advocate for a number of issues, including:

• Urging Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation to increase funding for the Runaway and Homeless Youth and the Education for Children and Youth programs, and for a state proposal that will mandate that the PA Department of Education implement federal law to increase supports for students who are experiencing homelessness.
• Urging the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning to improve its mandated performance on increasing access to high quality early learning programs to young children (ages 0-5) experiencing homelessness.

For more information, email Joe Willard at jwillard@pec-cares.org.

Position Description:

Conduct outreach, conduct surveys, participate in peer-learning groups, parent workshops and special events, recruit and engage parents/guardians, participate in trainings, serve as AFEL spokesperson and assist with program/curriculum implementation.

Program Overview:

The project goal is to increase awareness and build support around the importance of accessibility to quality early childhood education in the West Philadelphia Promise Neighborhoods within the 19104 zip code. The West Philadelphia AFEL Family Ambassadors will share information about quality pre-K programs, Stars ratings and resources with area families, as well as assess caregivers’ perspective and rationale for their early childhood education decisions. PEC is working with Drexel University to create an education support system for families and students in the community with a strong emphasis on literacy, assistance with Kindergarten readiness and children reading at grade level by third grade.

Qualifications for this part-time temporary position include:
o Resident of at least one of the project areas; Mantua, Powelton, West Powelton, Saunders Park and Belmont preferred
o Be the parent, guardian or care giver of at least 1 child 0-8 years.
o Interest in Early Childhood Education
o Must be available to work up to 15 hours per month, including some weekends and evenings
o Ability to walk distances and stand for lengthy periods of time
o Excellent written and verbal Communication skills
o Must have basic computing knowledge and ability to access email
o Ability to problem solve and work under limited supervision
o Dependable, conscience, critical thinker and team player

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct door-to-door outreach, canvassing, resource tabling and survey administration, clerical duties, facilitate Chat & Chew workshops, coordinate reading clubs and Community Book Depot’s, set-up for special events, conduct hospitality and receptionist duties, family engagement, attend trainings, participate in professional development, promote AFEL through public speaking platforms, serve as AFEL spokesperson, data entry, conduct childcare, engage and advocate for quality ECE with families.

Please send resumes to jcrisomia@pec-cares.org.

Position Description:
Conduct outreach, conduct surveys, participate in peer-learning groups, parent workshops and special events, recruit and engage parents/guardians, participate in trainings, serve as AFEL spokesperson and assist with program/curriculum implementation.

Program Overview:
The project goal is to increase awareness and build support around the importance of accessibility to quality early childhood education in the West Philadelphia Promise Neighborhoods within the 19104 zip code. The West Philadelphia AFEL Family Ambassadors will share information about quality pre-K programs, Stars ratings and resources with area families, as well as assess caregivers’ perspective and rationale for their early childhood education decisions. PEC is working with Drexel University to create an education support system for families and students in the community with a strong emphasis on literacy, assistance with Kindergarten readiness and children reading at grade level by third grade.

Qualifications for this part-time temporary position include:
o Resident of at least one of the project areas; Mantua, Powelton, West Powelton, Saunders Park and Belmont preferred
o Be the parent, guardian or care giver of at least 1 child 0-8 years.
o Interest in Early Childhood Education
o Must be available to work up to 15 hours per month, including some weekends and evenings
o Ability to walk distances and stand for lengthy periods of time
o Excellent written and verbal Communication skills
o Must have basic computing knowledge and ability to access email
o Ability to problem solve and work under limited supervision
o Dependable, conscience, critical thinker and team player

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct door-to-door outreach, canvassing, resource tabling and survey administration, clerical duties, facilitate Chat & Chew workshops, coordinate reading clubs and Community Book Depot’s, set-up for special events, conduct hospitality and receptionist duties, family engagement, attend trainings, participate in professional development, promote AFEL through public speaking platforms, serve as AFEL spokesperson, data entry, conduct childcare, engage and advocate for quality ECE with families.

Please send resumes to jcrisomia@pec-cares.org.

The successful candidate will be responsible for an integrated and strategic organization-advancement program to expand awareness, enhance public engagement, and increase financial support for People’s Emergency Center (PEC). In this leadership position, the VP, Resource Development, manages a team of three employees, and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive action plan which will result in increased funding, a strong public profile, vibrant partnerships, and increased involvement by donors, sponsors, and stakeholders in the work of PEC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Advancement Leadership:

· Design, lead, and direct PEC’s multi-level development strategies to meet revenue generation goals, advance PEC’s strategic priorities, and ensure the effective stewardship, engagement, and service of all supporters of PEC.

· Lead the development team in pursuit of: major, principal, and planned gifts; impact investing; direct response appeals; event planning; prospect development; donor relations and stewardship; reporting; database operations; and grant management activities.

· Partner with the President on targeted efforts that maximize the organization’s development performance. Organize the engagement of President and the Senior Team in the targeted identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship efforts.

· Collaborate with the Board Development Committee to establish and execute short and long-term fundraising, engagement, and marketing/communications plans focused on increasing private sector support and investments from individuals, corporations, foundations, and select government sources.

· Create annual forecasts for development by program and constituency as part of the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.

· Ensure PEC leaders, colleagues, Board of Directors, and other key volunteers have the requisite training, skill development, and staff support from the Development Department to enhance their involvement with fundraising, engagement, and communications programs.

· Actively participate in Board meetings to represent the goals, strategies, and outcomes of the Development team. Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Board Development Committee and coordinate efforts supporting the enlistment and engagement of all Board members as donors and partners in resource development.

· Ensure full utilization of database in alignment with established prospect tracking and management. Ensure data integrity and privacy of donor information.

· Establish performance metrics and monitor results to evaluate effectiveness of the organization’s strategy & development plan.

· Attract, retain, lead, and mentor an effective Resource Development Team and ensure high levels of professionalism, results, acknowledgement, and accountability.

Resource Development & Donor Engagement

· Provide vision, leadership, and strategies for sustainable growth in PEC’s development programs and increase the base of individual major, principal, and planned gift donors, as well as impact investors to expand and diversify the base of private sector support.

· Lead the planning and execution of an expanded cultivation effort. This includes prospect and donor-related activities such as tours, briefings, hosted cultivation events, and other opportunities.

· Develop a strategy for using a signature event as a way of raising funds and building relationships, including through direct response and social/digital media engagement and solicitations.

· Design and execute, in collaboration with the President and Board Development Committee, individualized giving and engagement strategies for all members of the board of directors based on a thorough knowledge of their networks, circles of influence, and individual interests in the various stages of donor development.

· Serve as a key staff support for new board member identification, recruitment, and cultivation of individuals representing influence and affluence.

· Ensure that appropriate strategies, including follow-up actions are developed and implemented in support of the work of the President, select staff leaders, and Board of Directors activities with donors, prospects, and investors.

Communications and Marketing

· Work with development team and senior leaders to develop an integrated marketing, communications, and partnership plan that aligns resource opportunities with PEC programming and organizational priorities and build a compelling brand platform and communications strategy which engages key stakeholders/supporters and leads to measurable action.

· Develop a PR strategy designed to promote and/or impact the organization through actively cultivating and managing press relationships to ensure coverage of issues of strategic importance to PEC’s programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects.

· Work with the development team to create a comprehensive communications plan, using multiple modalities including website, social & digital media to advance a strong case for private sector support and investment. Integrate communications within all appropriate prospect, donor, and investor cultivation plans.

· Manage the development, distribution, timeliness, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to: annual report, newsletters, brochures, and PEC’s website. Ensure the maintenance of PEC’s brand recognition and integrity.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s Degree required. Advance degree preferred.

· Ten-plus years of progressively responsible experience working in the development profession or a related field, including direct experience with: major, principal, and planned gifts; marketing and communications strategy development; program implementation; relationship building; board governance; and budget oversight.

· Five-plus years of senior-level experience managing development teams and functions.

· Deep, broad knowledge of fundraising strategies and programs as well as, philanthropic and wealth trends.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while focused on program goals and measurable objectives.

· Knowledge of planning, finance, budgeting, and fundraising information systems. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or comparable database platforms preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the organization in one-on-one interactions and visits with key constituents (donors, prospects, investors) including high-net worth individuals.

Preferred Education and Experience:

· CFRE a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

· Mission driven and self-directed with ability to work collaboratively with senior management team and board of directors

· Strong interpersonal skills and persuasive communication and presentation skills. Must possess the ability to engage and influence a wide range of donor/prospects and build long-term relationships.

· Exceptional organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR Coordinator, JoAnn Crisomia at: jcrisomia@pec-cares.org

No phone calls, please.

PEC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Join us for the 2018 Building Early Links for Learning (BELL) Forum and help continue the discussion on increasing access to high quality early learning by young children who experience homelessness in Philadelphia.

The agenda will include:

• Survey results of participation in high quality early learning programs by young children residing in shelter
• Discussion of findings of interviews with 60 parents residing in Philadelphia’s shelters
• State perspective from Tracy Duarte, PA Head Start Collaborative
• National perspective from Grace Whitney, SchoolHouse Connection

When
Friday, January 19, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST

Where
HUD Philadelphia Office (former Wanamaker Bldg)
Room 10 A and B
100 Penn Square East- 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

For more information, contact Joe Willard at jwillard@pec-cares.org or call 267-777-5851.

Register Now!

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eeynijhxcc3a9abc&oseq=&c=&ch=

https://www.pec-cares.org/uploads/2/9/3/9/29391481/project_director.pdf

AREA: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

SUPERVISED BY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC, AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to organize diverse groups. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to represent the organizations mission in community forums. Knowledge of the National Main Street program. Knowledge of real estate development dynamics related to mixed-use development, innovative neighborhood planning, and community revitalization techniques. Demonstrated understanding of real estate market dynamics, feasibility analyses, zoning laws, codes and permitting regulations. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Proficient in computer programs including Excel, Microsoft Word, MS Publisher and Access. Cultural competence and ability to work with groups from diverse racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Commercial Corridor Manager will be directly supervised by the Deputy Director of Community, Economic, and Real Estate Development. The Corridor Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of PECs Lancaster Avenue Commercial Corridor Project from 38th to 48nd Street. The Commercial Corridor Manager will create/oversee all contracts for the program which stimulate the economic development of Lancaster Avenue through business community involvement, promotions, marketing, business development assistance, and façade and street improvement. The Commercial Corridor Manager directs all activities and reports for the Clean/Safety program, Design/Beautification program and Business Attraction/Retention program of the CDCs Main Street revitalization activities in and around Lancaster Avenue.

DUTIES:
Anti-Litter and Safety Program
• Work with the Community Connectors Environmental Services to develop relationships with business owners and neighborhood residents to create an Anti-litter program. Responsibilities include creation and monitoring of a program that includes street cleaning, ensuring quality reporting, processing payments, and periodic review of program effectiveness.

• Develop a relationship with the 16th Police District and neighborhood residents to create safety program. Responsibilities include the creation of a corridor safety strategy with measurable milestones and outcomes. The corridor safety strategy will be periodically reviewed by the above stakeholders to program effectiveness.

Design/Beautification Program
• Manage all aspects of the Storefront Improvement Program to include oversight of architectural design, procurement of work-write ups with contractors and negotiating final product with the merchants and contractors. Manages all aspects of contracts between merchants and contractors. Works independently with City officials in approval of Storefront Improvement Program grants. Processes payment requests to other funding agencies.

• Work with PECs Architect and Design Manager to create and co-lead a Design Committee which meets no less than bi-annually to discuss and create streetscape design standards and special projects. The Commercial Corridor Manager ensures that meetings occur in a timely manner and that follow-up action items are completed.

• Meets with neighborhood residents and stakeholders to determine needs for future projects to improve appearance of commercial corridor to stimulate economic development to further PECs mission to create a community of choice.

Business Retention/Attraction
• Work with PEC staff to develop promotional materials and organize activities and events to market the Lancaster Avenue Business Corridor. This includes hosting the annual Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival and monthly Second Friday events, as well as, procuring a consultant to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for the Avenue.

• Development of a needs assessment for area merchants as part of PECs efforts to expand digital technology to businesses on the corridor. Meet periodically with merchants to identify needs and craft programs such as providing Quicken software to help with accounting practices.

• Works independently with businesses to relocate them to Lancaster Avenue. Responsibilities include property research, owner identification, procurement of any applicable subsidy, and negotiation with business owner and property owner to ensure proper transfer of retail property. This is critical in improving the economic climate of the neighborhood in bringing new goods and services to the area

Arts and Culture
• Oversee West Philadelphia Arts & Culture Committee, a group which meets bimonthly to explore partnerships, promote events, and share resources

• Assist PEC staff with ongoing creative placemaking efforts along Lancaster Avenue.

Property Acquisitions
• Analyze potential properties to purchase, perform due diligence, negotiate sale contracts and financing documents, and assemble the development team. Prepare site feasibility analyses, financing structures and operating pro formas.

PROBATION PERIOD: 90 days

Note: The above job description is subject to change.

Interested individuals should send resume and cover letter to jameswright@pec-cares.org and swall@peccares.org.

THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Properly bagging canned and boxed goods — with a team, and under the supervision of a Staff Member

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Excellent people skills, enthusiasm for helping others, respectful attitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently within a larger context of team cooperation
• Prompt follow-up on details
• Pro-active approach to organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks
• Excellent eyesight and hearing
• Able to lift up to fifty pounds.

Please call Peg McCool at 267-777-5874.

Set-up/Clean-up: Help with preparing for the arrival of guests, set-up chairs, assist vendors, pick up trash, breakdown site and other related tasks as assigned.

Event Ambassadors/Hospitality Assistants: Assist guests throughout the day by answering questions, assisting vendors, assisting elderly visitors, serving water and being knowledgeable about the event.

Arts & Crafts Helpers: possible assignments include face painting and other basic art projects for children who attend; supervise activities such as the bounce house and fish pond.

Sign up to volunteer DURING the festival directly here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d44abae28a6f49-2016/

Volunteers are also needed (July 5 through July 16, 2016) to assist with a variety of tasks in preparation for the 10th Annual Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival.

Various volunteering dates and shifts leading up to the festival in July.

Sign up to volunteer BEFORE the festival directly: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d44abae28a6f49-prep/

Or, contact Peg McCool, People’s Emergency Center, at 267-777-5874.

Last November the National Center for Homeless Education released their federal data summary on the education of homeless youth and children. The policy department at People’s Emergency Center(link is external) compared federal data to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s report, hoping to shed some light on where Pennsylvania falls in the national context of childhood homelessness. Here are some highlights:

*There was a 6.7 percent national increase in the number of homeless students enrolled in school from school years 2012-13 and 2013-14

*Both statewide and nationally. most homeless students are living doubled up, rather than in shelters.

*24,504 children and youth experienced homelessness in Pennsylvania during the 2013-14 school year.

To read the full report, go here.

http://www.pec-cares.org/clientfolders/pdf/PEC%20EHCY%202015%20Summary-2016%201%2021%20FINAL.pdf

PEC is seeking volunteer after school tutors. Assist PEC children with their homework, reading skills and teambuilding activities. The children are primarily in Kindergarten – 6th grade. Seeking volunteers on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, Monday – Friday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm. Please contact Meredith Pollock for more information at mpollock@pec-cares.org or 267-777-5829.

PEC is a homeless shelter for women and their children, located in West Philadelphia, within walking distance from Drexel and Penn. http://www.pec-cares.org

*All volunteers must have PA Criminal Record, Child Abuse Clearances, and FBI Criminal Background checks completed before starting ($25.75 total).*

Background
Founded in 1972, PEC is a comprehensive homeless services provider and experienced nonprofit community development agency based in West Philadelphia. The agency employs nearly 90 staff to serve its community and constituents through social services, counseling, case management, commercial corridor revitalization, community organizing, digital inclusion, and quality affordable rental housing.

In February 2003 People’s Emergency Center created the Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology to bridge the digital divide in West Philadelphia. Through CDIT programs, students of all ages develop the technology and media arts skills necessary for success in the 21st century. To accomplish our mission CDIT provides digital literacy courses to local residents. Upon completing the courses, qualified students receive free or low-cost computers or tablets. Additionally, CDIT promotes viable, low-cost broadband internet access for the people we serve. More information can be found at http://www.cditech.org and http://www.pec-cares.org.

Qualifications
• Completed or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Media Arts, Fine Arts, Photography, Communication, Journalism, Computer Science, or an equivalent field. Two or more years’ experience working with inner city youth.
• Must have superior independent work habits, detailed oriented, flexible and problem solver; must also be able to work successfully with a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Superior classroom management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity to, and experience with urban and low-income populations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary.

Reports to: Digital Inclusion Youth Program Manager

Responsibilities
The CDIT Youth Program Instructor plans, facilitates, and assesses digital media courses for West Philadelphia middle schoolers; the ideal candidate will have a range of basic video production, photography, and graphic design skills, and will have previous experience working with youth. All candidates will undergo criminal background,child abuse, and FBI checks.

Compensation
CDIT Youth Program Instructor works as independent contractor Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm at $25 per/hr plus one hour a week of prep.

Contact
For immediate consideration for this position, please e-mail your resume to Jeannine Cook (jcook@pec-cares.org). EOE/M/F/D/V