CommunityAction Partnership

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CommunityAction Partnership Washington, DC
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Director for Practice Transformation, the Senior Associate of Whole Family Approach Initiatives is responsible for oversight of whole family approach training and technical assistance efforts and grant management. The scope and depth of this project requires a dedicated senior associate with demonstrated leadership experience who will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day activities of various Whole Family Approach engagements. Specific responsibilities include project promotion and partnership development, fiscal and program reporting, training, and collaborative planning with Community Action agencies and associations to meet their needs. Salary $65,000-75,000. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develop, deploy, and facilitate national Learning Community cohorts in the Community Action Network focused on identifying effective practice models to address poverty for the whole family and other customer-centered innovative models. • Work to enhance the Community Action Partnership’s online resource tools (Partnership Web site and Community Action Academy) • Provide training and technical assistance on whole family approach concepts. • Coordinate a cadre of national Community Action Peer Experts who will support training and technical assistance efforts. • Promote and communicate training and technical assistance opportunities for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) via email, social media, E-News, and other channels. • Disseminate project information directly to CAAs, national partners, Regional Performance and Innovation Consortiums (RPICs), state Community Action associations and State CSBG Lead Agencies. • Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency training and technical assistance requests. • Support and collaborate closely with Director of Practice Transformation and with Partnership colleagues on potential program development or policy advocacy for CAAs • Communicate and participate in meetings with funders on national whole family approach priorities and activities. • Contribute to organization fee-for-service efforts Operations and Grant Management • Oversee the development and implementation of toolkits, publications, and training offerings. • Lead research, curation and dissemination efforts to support the initiative • Monitor progress on contract/grant deliverables. • Compile and file grant documents, including progress reports, grant continuation forms, budgets/programs • Monitor fiscal expenditures of grant activities. • Direct staff day-to-day work activities. • Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May at times supervise staff. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in leading human service programs or agency; nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and coalition work. • Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree strongly preferred. • Experience in project leadership and administration. • Expertise in following areas will be strongly preferred: adult learning and development, two-generation and whole family approach, organizational development and change dynamics, racial equity, community assessment, strategic planning, and evaluation. • Knowledge and experience with the principles of risk management, quality improvement, and program management; nonprofit management, and governance issues. Other Desired Qualifications • Demonstrated experience/expertise in: o Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system o Project planning, budgeting, and management/administration. o Coalition or Learning Community/Cohort management/staffing o Community Action • Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations. • Ability to build and grow mutually beneficial business relationships across industries and geographies. • Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. • Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals. • CCAP (Certified Community Action Professional). • ROMA certification
CommunityAction Partnership Washington, DC
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Senior Vice President, the Program Associate, Membership & Administration is primarily responsible for membership recruitment, retention, and database management. The Program Associate will also provide general membership and administration staffing support. This is an exempt position. Salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Handling all questions, information requests, and complaints regarding membership. • Processing membership applications, renewals, and resignations. • Maintaining and updating membership records. • Assisting with member communication activities. • Collecting data, tracking membership statistics, and preparing reports. • Developing and implementing strategies to recruit new members. • Coordinating with the accounting department to track membership revenue. • Assisting in preparing membership marketing calendar and materials. • Organizing events and activities for existing and prospective members. • Assist in setting annual benchmark goals for the budget and for the membership strategy. • Quarterly membership review and reporting. • Development, maintenance, and improvement of the membership database including input of records, list pulls and creating reports, and staff training, etc. • Coordinate membership initiatives with all departments. • Establishes the strategy and timeline for all membership mailings and email communications • Responsible for creating and implementing an internal direct mail and online package appeal for membership acquisition and upgrades, and annual fund appeals. • Draft all membership materials for approval, including thank you letters, renewals, web content, emails, appeals and special marketing materials as needed. Other Duties/Responsibilities • Assist with annual events registration and logistics • Assist in development and promotion of membership training, certification, and awards/scholarships programs • Budgeting and cost reconciliation. • Act as liaison with vendors as needed (phone, copier, fax, postage, IT). • Proofread/editing • Assist with coordination of efforts for office improvement. • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May at times supervise temporary employees and interns. QUALIFICATIONS To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required: • Demonstrated experience in member management; use of a variety of AMS/CMS (membership database). • Ability to think strategically, anticipating future developments and planning accordingly; proactively identify issues and generate recommendations. • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and balance competing priorities; experience in planning multi-step projects and reaching milestones on time without sacrificing accuracy and quality. • Demonstrated writing and editing skills; effective verbal communication skills. • Takes initiative, demonstrates creativity, personable and has a high level of professionalism • Comfort working independently, as well as part of a team; proactively collaborate with other staff members and other stakeholders on relevant projects. • Knowledge of the principles of events management. • Knowledge of nonprofit and/or association operations and management. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. Minimum two (2) years of experience in a membership coordination and/or event planning role for nonprofits or associations. Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree.
CommunityAction Partnership Washington, DC
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Senior Vice President, the Senior Associate, Communications and Branding will work toward the aforementioned communications goal via the following objectives: 1. Increase the Partnership’s value to the Network by connecting agencies to the specific training, technical assistance, resources, and opportunities that are relevant to them. 2. Position the Community Action Partnership’s national office as an expert on poverty with a broad national reach to build the influence it needs to shape national debates. 3. Increase positioning cohesion between members to boost awareness of the Network as being a robust, on- the-ground force nationwide. 4. Strengthen the capacity of the Network to communicate about Community Action Agencies as trusted, effective community partners. 5. Build the Partnership’s internal capacity to communicate effectively. Position will work closely with leadership team as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives including branding efforts done in collaboration with the Community Action network. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Salary is $65,000 - $70,000 per year (plus benefits) based on experience. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Execute Strategic Communications Plan Produce a bi-annual Impact Report Develop and deploy campaign to promote Impact Report information Create and deploy editorial calendar Draft press releases Coordinate press contacts and press events Stay abreast of media coverage focused on poverty and economic opportunity and related issues; develop ideas for stories, newsletter content, white papers, etc. and draft content Stay abreast of media coverage of local Community Action Agencies and develop content on success stories to share on various communication platforms Consult with all staff on communication needs, platforms, and products Assist with branding efforts both internally to the Partnership and nationally with the Community Action Network. Attend meetings and events on behalf of the Partnership Compile Community Action news coverage for distribution and follow up on stories to develop ongoing bank of success stories Generate story ideas, write and edit articles Produce eNewsletters - responsible for both content and design, in coordination with Program Assistant Update agency website - responsible for content, graphics, pictures Develop and deploy social media content on various platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram, in coordination with Program Assistant Produce a Community Action Month Toolkit Other Duties and Responsibilities Provide communications as well as general and administrative support for the annual events. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Will supervise the Program Assistant, Communications and Branding and, when available, communications and branding interns. QUALIFICATIONS Four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field of study preferred Graphic design and video experience a plus Previous experience with a nonprofit organization a plus Previous experience with an anti-poverty organization a plus Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Spark, Adobe Premier Pro (or other video editing software) as well as Canva a plus Familiarity with Hootsuite or other social media management tools Familiarity with using Content Management Systems and HTML Candidate must be an exceptional writer who can demonstrate good judgment in communicating professionally and learning the style and tone of a nonprofit organization Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. Commitment to high ethical practices. Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals.
CommunityAction Partnership Washington, DC
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Vice President, Organizational Capacity Building, the Senior Associate will be responsible for project activities across a range of the Partnership’s grants and membership support activities, including the Learning Communities Resource Center (LCRC), Organizational Standards Center on Excellence (OSCOE), and fee- for-service trainings. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide in-person and web-based T/TA to State Associations and Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across a range of management and operations issues (e.g. conducting community needs assessments, strategic planning, designing customer satisfaction systems, succession planning, performance measurement, leadership development, cultural competency). • Support the work of the Organizational Standards Center on Excellence through assisting with convening regional T/TA planning meetings, designing T/TA tools and resources to help CAAs meet Organizational Standards for management and operations, and assisting with project communications. • Support the work of the Learning Communities Resource Center by providing research, T/TA, and facilitation for Learning Community Groups of CAAs focused on areas such as “two generation” strategies to address child and family poverty, “bundled services” strategies that integrate anti-poverty programs and services, trauma-informed approaches for CAAs, family financial empowerment, and decreasing family homelessness. • Support the design, marketing, and delivery of fee-for-service T/TA events based on the ongoing assessment of CAA program, management, and operational needs. • Support management activities, including participating in budget development, grant reporting, and grant writing. • Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency T/TA requests. • Promote and communicate Partnership T/TA activities, as well as T/TA opportunities, for CAAs via email, social media, E-News, and other channels. • Participate in planning and training activities for the Partnership’s Annual Convention and Management and Leadership Training Conference. • Support and collaborate with Partnership colleagues on potential program development and policy advocacy for CAAs. • Communicate and participate in meetings with Office of Community Services (OCS) leadership and other national partners on national T/TA priorities and activities. • Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May at times supervise staff and managers of others. QUALIFICATIONS • At least 6-8 years of experience in managing human service programs; developing and providing T/TA, nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and coalition work. Experience working directly with Community Action Agencies preferred but not required. • Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts of Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree preferred. • Knowledge and experience with the principles of risk management, quality improvement, and program management; nonprofit management, and governance issues. Other Desired Qualifications • Demonstrated experience/expertise in: o Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting o Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system o Project planning, budgeting, and management/administration. o Coalition or Learning Cluster management/staffing o Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations. • Ability to build and grow mutually beneficial business relationships across industries and geographies. • Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. • Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals. • CCAP (Certified Community Action Professional). • ROMA certification
CommunityAction Partnership Washington, DC
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Practice Transformation, the Program Associate of Technology and Dissemination is responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting the Partnership’s Learning Community Resource Center resources. Specific responsibilities include Learning Community member engagement, support and facilitation, conducting needs assessments/evaluations, developing scope and requirements for new training and tools, data and policy analysis, and managing projects to ensure quality and timely completion. The salary range for this position is $45,000-$60,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Support national Learning Communities in the Community Action Network focused on identifying effective practice models to address poverty Coordinate communication of Partnership T/TA activities, as well as T/TA opportunities, for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) via email, social media, the Partnership Website, Community Action Academy, the Partnership E- News, and other channels Maintain the CSBG T/TA Resource Center online resource tool (www.csbgtta.org) and other online web platforms. Grant Operations Support Respond to CAA, Association, and State CSBG Lead Agency T/TA requests Manage the design, development, and review of LCRC offerings Develop Learning Community, LCRC webinar and in-person presentations and help identify resources Write and review scope of work documents for training and technical support products Research applicable training methodologies Coordinate with supervisor to establish project scope and timeline expectations Identify and contract/develop MOUs with qualified T/TA content partners Track and edit LCRC-funded deliverables including toolkits, publications, articles and training offerings Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to complete work within scope and timelines Ensure that Learning Community Group meetings and trainings are in compliance with engagement terms and quality standards Manage Communication of LCRC T/TA Activities and Opportunities Work in coordination with supervisor and other Partnership staff to create and implement effective LCRC communications/dissemination strategy Develop and maintain LCRC communication platforms, including but not limited to Partnership Website, CSBG T/TA Resource Center, Community Action Academy (Moodle), Constant Contact and social media Draft regular internal communications for the Learning Community to be disseminated via Community Action Academy and Constant Contact Coordinate the content and resources to be disseminated to external constituents regarding Learning Community Activities/Opportunities via eNewsletters Review, respond to, and resolve T/TA support calls Review support calls to make a preliminary determination of need Research Community Action Agency (CAA) to get background on the T/TA request Call requesting CAA to verify needs Research resources to address needs Send resources to CAA client, and follow up to ensure Mark notes in CSBG T/TA website Align LCRC goals, offerings, and reporting with Partnership and Grant operations Develop annual goals, work plan and operational schedule in coordination with LCRC staff Coordinate, plan, and write programmatic sections of semi-annual reports Organize and maintain grant documents, including tracking documents, progress reports, grant continuation forms, budgets/programs and all financial reconciliations Data Policy and Analysis Develop surveys in coordination with supervisor and designated stakeholders Administer surveys online Compile data and generate survey results for annual reporting, and for clients Coordinate and conduct in-depth interviews to supplement survey results Track national data and policy trends related to the Learning Community anti-poverty focus areas Other Duties and Responsibilities Work with Community Action constituencies to provide training at conferences Participates in Community Action events to strengthen existing relationships, help establish new partnerships and stay abreast of trends and policy changes Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing human service programs or agency; nonprofit management and governance; project and grants management/reporting; and/or coalition work Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study. Master’s degree preferred Knowledge of financial empowerment, homelessness, place-based strategies, program integration, toxic stress/trauma and other anti-poverty approaches Other Desired Qualifications Demonstrated experience/expertise in: Federal and state regulations governing grants administration and fund accounting Results-oriented management and accountability (ROMA) or comparable system Coalition or Learning coordination/facilitation Community Action Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals. ROMA certification
CommunityAction Partnership Washington, DC
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of Director, CARES T&TA Project, the Program Assistant performs activities in support of the CARES Project and its staff. This is a full-time temporary position, ending no late than August 27, 2021. Rate of pay is $20/per hour. Eligible for overtime pay but not eligible for Partnership benefits. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Conducting research on issues relevant to the pandemic • Creating a bank of Community Action Agency stories documenting responses to the pandemic • Preparing reports, presentations • Creating pandemic response materials for varies platforms to be distributed within the Community Action Network • Proofreading communication materials • Other duties as assigned by the Project Director SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. QUALIFICATIONS • At least 1 years of experience in the human service sector with a focus on anti-poverty or similar programs • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent Excel skills. • Excellent WebEx and Zoom skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Excellent organizational skills. • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. • Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals. • Some college experience preferred.
CommunityAction Partnership Washington, DC
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the CEO, the Program Assistant performs activities in support of the entire agency and its staff. The Program Assistant will also assist with project activities across the Partnership’s grants. This is a full-time position. Rate of pay is $20/per hour. Eligible for employee sponsored health benefits and overtime pay. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Managing the CEO’s calendar • Providing general clerical support • Recording and archiving minutes for various internal and external meetings • Conducting research • Preparing reports, presentations, and financial data • Assisting with meeting, conference call, and webinar coordination and implementation • Assisting with website, social media, and general communications coordination and implementation • Assisting with database management • Proofreading communication materials • Support management activities, including participating in budget development, grant reporting, and grant writing • Other duties as assigned by the CEO SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. QUALIFICATIONS • At least 2 years of experience in the human service sector with a focus on anti-poverty or similar programs • At least 2 years of experience in an administration or operations role for nonprofits or associations with increasing responsibility • Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills. • Excellent Excel skills. • Excellent WebEx and Zoom skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Excellent organizational skills. • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. • Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Partnership goals. • Preferred four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree