Position Title: Center for Global Engagement - Assistant DirectorClassification: Title Administrative
Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits: Eligibility
Department : Center for Global Engagement
Job Description
The Assistant Director performs administrative responsibilities, assisting the senior director and staff to ensure the smooth operation of the Center for Global Engagement. Specific tasks include:
Coordinate and review all off-campus study applications (including program specific applications), respond to inquiries regarding the application process.
Participate in the Off-Campus Study Fair and required off-campus study orientations.
Manage all off-campus study scholarship applications in consultation with the senior director.
Along with other staff members, participate in the planning and assisting of student events such as the annual IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures show, International Food Fair, Explore Michigan, and international student celebrations.
Coordinate with Center for Information & Technology (CIT) to assist in the set up, maintenance and use of the Terra Dotta system, including managing program updates
Support website maintenance and social media platforms as needed.
Participate in occasional site visits and national conferences.
Support international student activities as needed
Serve on campus committees as necessary and represent the senior director when needed.
Lead and coordinate print materials including communicating with printing companies.
Manage Day of Giving and Admission Visit Days on behalf of the Center.
Assist in budget reviews, departmental assessment goals, and vision setting for the Center for Global Engagement.
Coordinate Global Champion communication and training.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
At least 5 years of work experience in the field of international education
Cross-cultural experience and fluency in a second language preferred
Ability to work with individuals whose primary language may not be English
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students
Effective organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain multiple ongoing tasks on a tight deadline, and to maintain collegiality and productivity under pressure
Technical skills in database management, Google Suites and Canva preferred
Previous experience with Terra Dotta Systems preferred
Able to maintain confidentiality
Self-motivated and detail oriented
Strong written and oral communication skills
Commitment to the Christian faith and supportive of the Hope College mission
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number : 2023-211SR
Job Posting Open Date : 03/08/2024
Job Posting Close Date : 04/01/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Is this position available for sponsorship : No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a copy of your resume, cover letter, and names/contact information for three references. Supplemental Questions
During your undergraduate experience, did you study off-campus? If so, please list the program location, program name, and length of study.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Optional Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Apply here: https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/3273
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
Position Title: Center for Global Engagement - Assistant DirectorClassification: Title Administrative
Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits: Eligibility
Department : Center for Global Engagement
Job Description
The Assistant Director performs administrative responsibilities, assisting the senior director and staff to ensure the smooth operation of the Center for Global Engagement. Specific tasks include:
Coordinate and review all off-campus study applications (including program specific applications), respond to inquiries regarding the application process.
Participate in the Off-Campus Study Fair and required off-campus study orientations.
Manage all off-campus study scholarship applications in consultation with the senior director.
Along with other staff members, participate in the planning and assisting of student events such as the annual IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures show, International Food Fair, Explore Michigan, and international student celebrations.
Coordinate with Center for Information & Technology (CIT) to assist in the set up, maintenance and use of the Terra Dotta system, including managing program updates
Support website maintenance and social media platforms as needed.
Participate in occasional site visits and national conferences.
Support international student activities as needed
Serve on campus committees as necessary and represent the senior director when needed.
Lead and coordinate print materials including communicating with printing companies.
Manage Day of Giving and Admission Visit Days on behalf of the Center.
Assist in budget reviews, departmental assessment goals, and vision setting for the Center for Global Engagement.
Coordinate Global Champion communication and training.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
At least 5 years of work experience in the field of international education
Cross-cultural experience and fluency in a second language preferred
Ability to work with individuals whose primary language may not be English
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students
Effective organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain multiple ongoing tasks on a tight deadline, and to maintain collegiality and productivity under pressure
Technical skills in database management, Google Suites and Canva preferred
Previous experience with Terra Dotta Systems preferred
Able to maintain confidentiality
Self-motivated and detail oriented
Strong written and oral communication skills
Commitment to the Christian faith and supportive of the Hope College mission
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number : 2023-211SR
Job Posting Open Date : 03/08/2024
Job Posting Close Date : 04/01/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Is this position available for sponsorship : No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a copy of your resume, cover letter, and names/contact information for three references. Supplemental Questions
During your undergraduate experience, did you study off-campus? If so, please list the program location, program name, and length of study.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Optional Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Apply here: https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/3273
Position Title Frost Center - Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Department Frost Center
Job Description
About Hope College Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. With over 3,300 students, Hope is listed in the first tier among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation and ranks #27 in Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects, respectively (U.S. News & World Report). Niche ranks Hope #20 among Best Christian Colleges in America and #62 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America. Hope is dedicated to providing a rich liberal arts curriculum and experience to all students, including those in our professional programs. Hope is a 2022 and 2023 recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine and has been nationally recognized by the Council on Undergraduate Research (2017 AURA Recipient). Hope, about 30 miles from Grand Rapids, MI and just minutes away from Lake Michigan beaches, is recognized as one of 45 colleges that develop a lifelong love of learning—praised as raising “higher education’s moral and intellectual level” (Colleges that Change Lives). Hope College has four academic divisions: 1) Arts, 2) Humanities, 3) Social Sciences, and 4) Natural & Applied Sciences. Divisions contain multiple academic departments. Additionally, we have a number of interdisciplinary academic programs, living-learning communities, academic outreach programs, and a leadership structure for the General Education program. The administrators, staff, and faculty in these divisions collaborate to provide an excellent, ecumenical Christian liberal arts education. Director of Assessment and Accreditation Hope College seeks a visionary director to provide academic leadership and college-wide coordination for assessment and accreditation activities. The director will coordinate continued compliance with all Higher Learning Commission (HLC) policies and expectations. This position is a full time, 1.0 FTE and will report to the Provost with a strong working relationship with members of the Deans’ Council and the Director of Institutional Research. The Director of Assessment and Accreditation will: a) engage in ongoing professional development in the areas of assessment and accreditation, b) chair Hope’s Assessment Committee, c) collaborate with departmental chairpersons and program directors, d) engage with the General Education Council and co-curricular offices for assessment-related activities, e) participate in national and regional organizations focused on accreditation and assessment, f) manage relevant budgets associated with assessment and accreditation activities, g) work collaboratively with members of the Frost Center for Social Science Research and the Director of Institutional Research and h) work with college leaders to connect Key Performance Indicators of the Strategic Plan to assessment and accreditation work. The specific duties and responsibilities with respect to curricular and co-curricular assessment include the following:
Lead all assessment of student learning within Academic Affairs
Coordinate data collection and presentation on student learning, write research reports, and deliver campus presentations related to assessment data
Refine comprehensive assessment practices for the college, in collaboration with the Assessment Committee
Collaborate with Academic Leadership to maintain and improve informative and effective assessment tools for collection and reporting
Keep the campus community abreast about current assessment applications, technologies, and data
Lead and develop a team of faculty to implement assessments
Collaborate with Student Congress leaders to assess co-curricular departments
Work with campus leaders to provide frameworks for data-informed decision-making
The specific duties and responsibilities with respect to institutional accreditation include the following:
Lead all institutional accreditation activities required by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Keep the campus informed of current HLC and federal requirements, expectations, and assumed practices
Ensure timely responses to HLC reports, queries, reviews, and annual data requests
Coordinate comprehensive site visits, mid-cycle reports, and other required reporting
Utilize the shared governance system to develop a framework and system for annual data and evidence collection in preparation for accreditation reporting and reflection upon the learning experience
Collaborate with departmental and office representatives to detail a college-wide Quality Initiative
Work with faculty and staff leaders in state and nationally accredited programs
Serve as the registered Academic Liaison Officer with responsibility for ongoing reaffirmation of accreditation with the HLC
Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline
At least three years working in assessment, institutional research, or accreditation in a higher education setting
Demonstration of clear analytical, writing, and presentation skills
Experience collaborating with groups with multiple perspectives
A commitment to all elements of the mission of Hope College, including global engagement and the historic Christian faith
Physical Demands This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-206SR Job Posting Open Date 02/09/2024 Job Posting Close Date 03/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications are accepted at http://www.hope.edu/jobs Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application: Cover Letter CV Contact information for three references Questions may be directed to Dr. Gerald Griffin at griffing@hope.edu
Feb 19, 2024
Full time
Position Title Frost Center - Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Department Frost Center
Job Description
About Hope College Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. With over 3,300 students, Hope is listed in the first tier among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation and ranks #27 in Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects, respectively (U.S. News & World Report). Niche ranks Hope #20 among Best Christian Colleges in America and #62 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America. Hope is dedicated to providing a rich liberal arts curriculum and experience to all students, including those in our professional programs. Hope is a 2022 and 2023 recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine and has been nationally recognized by the Council on Undergraduate Research (2017 AURA Recipient). Hope, about 30 miles from Grand Rapids, MI and just minutes away from Lake Michigan beaches, is recognized as one of 45 colleges that develop a lifelong love of learning—praised as raising “higher education’s moral and intellectual level” (Colleges that Change Lives). Hope College has four academic divisions: 1) Arts, 2) Humanities, 3) Social Sciences, and 4) Natural & Applied Sciences. Divisions contain multiple academic departments. Additionally, we have a number of interdisciplinary academic programs, living-learning communities, academic outreach programs, and a leadership structure for the General Education program. The administrators, staff, and faculty in these divisions collaborate to provide an excellent, ecumenical Christian liberal arts education. Director of Assessment and Accreditation Hope College seeks a visionary director to provide academic leadership and college-wide coordination for assessment and accreditation activities. The director will coordinate continued compliance with all Higher Learning Commission (HLC) policies and expectations. This position is a full time, 1.0 FTE and will report to the Provost with a strong working relationship with members of the Deans’ Council and the Director of Institutional Research. The Director of Assessment and Accreditation will: a) engage in ongoing professional development in the areas of assessment and accreditation, b) chair Hope’s Assessment Committee, c) collaborate with departmental chairpersons and program directors, d) engage with the General Education Council and co-curricular offices for assessment-related activities, e) participate in national and regional organizations focused on accreditation and assessment, f) manage relevant budgets associated with assessment and accreditation activities, g) work collaboratively with members of the Frost Center for Social Science Research and the Director of Institutional Research and h) work with college leaders to connect Key Performance Indicators of the Strategic Plan to assessment and accreditation work. The specific duties and responsibilities with respect to curricular and co-curricular assessment include the following:
Lead all assessment of student learning within Academic Affairs
Coordinate data collection and presentation on student learning, write research reports, and deliver campus presentations related to assessment data
Refine comprehensive assessment practices for the college, in collaboration with the Assessment Committee
Collaborate with Academic Leadership to maintain and improve informative and effective assessment tools for collection and reporting
Keep the campus community abreast about current assessment applications, technologies, and data
Lead and develop a team of faculty to implement assessments
Collaborate with Student Congress leaders to assess co-curricular departments
Work with campus leaders to provide frameworks for data-informed decision-making
The specific duties and responsibilities with respect to institutional accreditation include the following:
Lead all institutional accreditation activities required by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Keep the campus informed of current HLC and federal requirements, expectations, and assumed practices
Ensure timely responses to HLC reports, queries, reviews, and annual data requests
Coordinate comprehensive site visits, mid-cycle reports, and other required reporting
Utilize the shared governance system to develop a framework and system for annual data and evidence collection in preparation for accreditation reporting and reflection upon the learning experience
Collaborate with departmental and office representatives to detail a college-wide Quality Initiative
Work with faculty and staff leaders in state and nationally accredited programs
Serve as the registered Academic Liaison Officer with responsibility for ongoing reaffirmation of accreditation with the HLC
Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline
At least three years working in assessment, institutional research, or accreditation in a higher education setting
Demonstration of clear analytical, writing, and presentation skills
Experience collaborating with groups with multiple perspectives
A commitment to all elements of the mission of Hope College, including global engagement and the historic Christian faith
Physical Demands This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-206SR Job Posting Open Date 02/09/2024 Job Posting Close Date 03/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications are accepted at http://www.hope.edu/jobs Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application: Cover Letter CV Contact information for three references Questions may be directed to Dr. Gerald Griffin at griffing@hope.edu
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As a Program Director, you will use your customer-centered mindset to support supply chain and service delivery process excellence business planning, portfolio planning, and managing the annual plan, analytics around the project, as well as team support and communication. The program director will oversee portfolio project planning to ensure that implementation and defined activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Manage planning, design, and implementation of supply chain and service delivery process excellence. You will analyze program activity, identify areas for improvement, and work with internal and external contacts to develop program strategies and proposal initiatives. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD Key Responsibilities: Direct activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program function or activity. Responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of a specific project or program. Ensure integration of assigned projects or functions with overall program initiatives. Analyze data, identify areas of need and/or improvement, and develop recommendations for program improvement. Develop reports on project status and issues for management review. Oversee processes within the assigned program areas. Analyze operating practices and recommend revisions to improve established procedures. Work in conjunction with internal departments and external government and/or non-government agencies in the development of program strategies and proposal initiatives as required. Standard Schedule: Typically a Monday through Friday; but this position will require flexibility to meet business needs This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded. Pay Information: The salary range for this position is 110,000k to 130,000 Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor's degree required Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of program or service. Demonstrated ability in creating presentations and developing training modules. Excellent oral and communication skills, including training and presentations. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills Develop project plans, budgets and strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work on a team. Travel: 25 to 30% travel is required with this position BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Medical, Dental Vision plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with 5% match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Feb 14, 2024
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As a Program Director, you will use your customer-centered mindset to support supply chain and service delivery process excellence business planning, portfolio planning, and managing the annual plan, analytics around the project, as well as team support and communication. The program director will oversee portfolio project planning to ensure that implementation and defined activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Manage planning, design, and implementation of supply chain and service delivery process excellence. You will analyze program activity, identify areas for improvement, and work with internal and external contacts to develop program strategies and proposal initiatives. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD Key Responsibilities: Direct activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program function or activity. Responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of a specific project or program. Ensure integration of assigned projects or functions with overall program initiatives. Analyze data, identify areas of need and/or improvement, and develop recommendations for program improvement. Develop reports on project status and issues for management review. Oversee processes within the assigned program areas. Analyze operating practices and recommend revisions to improve established procedures. Work in conjunction with internal departments and external government and/or non-government agencies in the development of program strategies and proposal initiatives as required. Standard Schedule: Typically a Monday through Friday; but this position will require flexibility to meet business needs This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded. Pay Information: The salary range for this position is 110,000k to 130,000 Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor's degree required Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of program or service. Demonstrated ability in creating presentations and developing training modules. Excellent oral and communication skills, including training and presentations. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills Develop project plans, budgets and strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work on a team. Travel: 25 to 30% travel is required with this position BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Medical, Dental Vision plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with 5% match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Michigan Field Organizer (Allendale/Grand Rapids)
THE ROLE:
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Michigan, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Michigan in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort.
The primary work location for this role will be Grand Valley State. This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.
In Michigan, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.
This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: No
Union Position: Yes
Travel Requirements: 25% outside of assigned turf
End Date: 11/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout
Meet all data and field reporting deadlines
In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events
Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community
Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are
Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online
Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups
Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually
Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY:
This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule:
A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week
General availability to work weekends and irregular hours
A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week
A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only)
ABOUT YOU:
Ability to work independently and remotely
Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment
Driven by a strong work ethic
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously
Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus
Bilingual candidates are a plus
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary for this position is $4,632.50/month . This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.
Taking Care of Your Future:
Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Setting You Up for Success:
Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
Feb 06, 2024
Full time
Michigan Field Organizer (Allendale/Grand Rapids)
THE ROLE:
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Michigan, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Michigan in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort.
The primary work location for this role will be Grand Valley State. This is an in-person position and you will be required to work on your primary campus according to the schedule laid out below.
In Michigan, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young people in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Organizers need to be comfortable and confident in: mobilizing their own community, growing their network to include new volunteers to train, and motivating community leaders to help register and mobilize their own networks. Organizers are directly responsible for managing a team of volunteers in their region to hit weekly and phase metric goals.
This role reports to the Regional Organizing Director.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: No
Union Position: Yes
Travel Requirements: 25% outside of assigned turf
End Date: 11/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
Hit defined field goals, including voter registration, traditional grassroots voter contact, digital outreach, and event planning and turnout
Meet all data and field reporting deadlines
In-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events
Work with college administrations to increase civic participation and voter registration within the campus community
Implement a digital-forward organizing program that includes social media, direct outreach online, phone banking, text banking and creative tactics to reach voters where they are
Develop NextGen student clubs on campuses and work with student leaders to run these clubs and host events on campus and online
Develop relationships and partnerships with local community and student groups
Plan and host events within the community, on campus, and virtually
Recruit and train a local volunteer team that will organize their networks around voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY:
This role has a structured schedule as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between represented field staff and NextGen. As with most jobs in field organizing, the schedule for this role will fluctuate based on the time of year. This position is a full time exempt position and the hours here are general expectations for what the time requirement will be to effectively complete your responsibilities. Applicants must have the willingness and ability to work the following schedule:
A work schedule consisting of approximately 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week
General availability to work weekends and irregular hours
A high capacity work schedule during designated events (For example: campus welcome weeks, the weeks leading up to voter registration deadlines) consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per day, 6 days per week
A work schedule consisting of up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for the 14 days leading up to the General Election (on even years only)
ABOUT YOU:
Ability to work independently and remotely
Effective communicator in a digital and largely online environment
Driven by a strong work ethic
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously
Previous electoral organizing experience is a plus
Bilingual candidates are a plus
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary for this position is $4,632.50/month . This salary is non-negotiable per Campaign Workers Guild (Union) and NextGen America’s collective bargaining agreement.
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.
Taking Care of Your Future:
Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Setting You Up for Success:
Up to $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
THE ROLE:
NextGen America is seeking a dynamic and creative political professional to join our youth organizing program that will engage young people in local and national fights to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity for all Americans, and expand access to the ballot box for young Americans.
The Michigan Organizing Director will manage our field team in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort. In Michigan, our work will focus on organizing young people to run a C3 voter registration program in communities and on campuses. The Michigan Organizing Director will manage the Organizers and will report to the State Director.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the Michigan State Director.
This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Michigan.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: 25%
End Date: 11/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
Run a statewide organizing program focused on registering young voters. Support the State Director to develop and execute campaign plans with effective organizing tactics
Manage organizers in a statewide campus and off campus youth voter engagement program that will train volunteers in electoral campaigning and advocacy
Hold organizers accountable to metrics and goals; ensure timely and accurate data and field reporting from field staff
Develop and implement trainings for staff and volunteers
Work with national data team to develop tools to track field progress
Work with national communications to tell the story of the youth vote program
Perform other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU:
3-4 years of organizing experience
Experience managing organizers
Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder is required, EveryAction experience is a plus
BONUS POINTS:
Experience with both issue and electoral organizing
Experience managing union staff
Experience organizing in communities of color and prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing
Experience working on youth organizing programs
Experience on one or more campaigns in Michigan at the local or state level
SALARY INFORMATION:
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 . The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.
Taking Care of Your Future:
Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Setting You Up for Success:
$150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self
Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
Feb 06, 2024
Full time
THE ROLE:
NextGen America is seeking a dynamic and creative political professional to join our youth organizing program that will engage young people in local and national fights to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity for all Americans, and expand access to the ballot box for young Americans.
The Michigan Organizing Director will manage our field team in Michigan as part of this ambitious effort. In Michigan, our work will focus on organizing young people to run a C3 voter registration program in communities and on campuses. The Michigan Organizing Director will manage the Organizers and will report to the State Director.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the Michigan State Director.
This role is remote, but applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Michigan.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: 25%
End Date: 11/15/2024
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
Run a statewide organizing program focused on registering young voters. Support the State Director to develop and execute campaign plans with effective organizing tactics
Manage organizers in a statewide campus and off campus youth voter engagement program that will train volunteers in electoral campaigning and advocacy
Hold organizers accountable to metrics and goals; ensure timely and accurate data and field reporting from field staff
Develop and implement trainings for staff and volunteers
Work with national data team to develop tools to track field progress
Work with national communications to tell the story of the youth vote program
Perform other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU:
3-4 years of organizing experience
Experience managing organizers
Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and be able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder is required, EveryAction experience is a plus
BONUS POINTS:
Experience with both issue and electoral organizing
Experience managing union staff
Experience organizing in communities of color and prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing
Experience working on youth organizing programs
Experience on one or more campaigns in Michigan at the local or state level
SALARY INFORMATION:
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 . The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.
BENEFITS:
Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.
Taking Care of Your Future:
Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary
Setting You Up for Success:
$150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
$100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
Flexible spending account for dependent care
Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self
Prioritizing Your Work/Life Balance:
Generous PTO and leave policies
18 paid organization-wide holidays
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes Michigan is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as the Michigan Program Director. The Michigan Program Director plays a key role in the advancement of the progressive movement and winning elections in the state. This person will be the keeper and coordinator of some of the most exciting progressive electoral and issue work taking place in the state. The position works directly with the America Votes team, as well as dozens of progressive partners across the state, in the planning and execution of electoral and advocacy campaigns, the coordination of field programs, and the utilization of best practices to ensure quality plans and maximize our collective efforts. This position is ideal for someone who is ready for a mid-level role in a campaign environment and has a passion for helping others do their best work, loves canvass programs, and is excited about the details and tools that power direct voter contact programs. The position reports directly to the Michigan State Director.
Location
This position is based in Michigan with Lansing, Detroit, or Grand Rapids preferred and will require travel around the state.
Responsibilities
Project Management: Support the state director in implementing America Votes' organizational goals, including REI goals. Participate in team creation of work plans and team benchmarks for success. Manage special projects to deliver on team goals.
Partner Support : Support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral, voting rights and issue campaigns). This may include providing technical and organizing assistance for individual partner organizations or groups of partners , responding to programmatic requests, and supporting the implementation of winning strategies. Develop or co-develop capacity-building opportunities for partners and work with the state team to assess program gaps and overlaps to maximize program impact for both issue and electoral efforts. Work with the state data director to support data needs of partner programs. Portfolio may include some grant management.
Support Coalition Management : Work with the state director by tracking electoral and advocacy programs aligned with the coalition plan, monitoring benchmarks, providing technical assistance including scaling up tactics and basic use of tools like VAN, and identifying gaps in collective strategy. This work may include providing logistical support to coalition meetings, leading core areas of the coalition coordination, leading strategic conversations around winning strategies, and/or managing work groups. Maintaining external communications with partners (i.e. may include weekly emails) and workgroup listservs, meeting follow-up, regular phone calls, etc. Lead and support the creation and development of written reports and products. Support and create content for reports and deliver presentations to diverse sets of stakeholders, sometimes on short timelines.
Direct Voter Contact Leadership : Lead coalition campaign work on field tactics implementation (like canvassing), including supporting the integration of best practices as well as managing universe coverage. Facilitate creative solutions to challenges related to electoral and issue campaigns. Support electoral and advocacy program implementation across partner organizations including script development and program timing and support some partners in using VAN (Voter Activation Network). This work includes planning, implementation and post-program assessment and may include developing systems or updating existing systems to manage the information.
Program Implementation Management : Lead meetings of coalition partners, which may include work groups on election-related topics such as down ballot (legislative, school board, etc) races. Support events of America Votes partners and allies including coalition meetings and trainings. Support program implementation through the voter file and other tools including basic VAN administration and support in using tools like Scale to Win.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years of experience in progressive political campaigns, progressive non-profits or similar organizations (with a campaign focus), or similar transferable experience and a minimum two years of project management experience.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, particularly in electoral or political settings.
Strong sense of ownership and resilience with respect to planning ahead, finding alternative paths when needed, and moving forward after setbacks. Demonstrated a bility to move people to action and hold them accountable with and without formal authority.
At least one cycle (minimum of 12 months) of experience with campaign field operations including canvass operations and script writing. Familiarity with VAN (Voter Activation Network) or similar systems. Understanding of canvass operations and how to scale programs required. Experience with data and targeting, including using data to inform strategic decisions in campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, negotiate, and strategically disagree within a highly collaborative work environment; ability to be respected by progressive stakeholders, to be trusted to lead and to be able to practice confidentiality, discretion and legal compliance in the work.
At least two years of experience working in a coalition including experience facilitating and working within broad and diverse coalitions. Ability to build strong relationships with partners and allies and to cultivate those relationships over the long term.
Ability to work independently and to drive and manage own workload; ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals.
Experience with data and targeting, using data to inform organizing and electoral campaign strategies. Understanding of common voter contact methods like canvass, mail, and phone programs and applying those to persuasion and mobilization efforts, including vote by mail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Drive with emphasis on using Excel, Powerpoint, Google Slides and Google Sheets. Must have the ability to manage a high volume of campaign data as well as create informational decks/slideshows.
Ability to travel within the state (as needed); ability to work irregular campaign style hours, especially during the peak months of the electoral cycle. As the health environment allows, meeting in person one-on-one, in small groups, and in large coalition meeting settings.
Candidates should have a spirit of service and curiosity, along with a diplomatic approach to problem-solving in work with outside partners and while working independently or on a team.
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience with Michigan political landscape and/or independent expenditure political campaigns.
Experience using voter contact tools like Get Thru or Scale to Win. Familiarity with digital tools. High level of competency with google sheets and manipulating a large volume of data
Experience with vote by mail and get out the vote programs
Experience administering programs using VAN or willingness to learn.
Experience or training in race equity/anti-racist frameworks; a general understanding of how power. intersects with gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and class in organizing and electoral settings.
Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $65,000 an d depends upon the applicant's experience. America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after six months of continuous service with the organization.
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1. The position is represented by the America Votes Workers Union.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dec 12, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org .
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes Michigan is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as the Michigan Program Director. The Michigan Program Director plays a key role in the advancement of the progressive movement and winning elections in the state. This person will be the keeper and coordinator of some of the most exciting progressive electoral and issue work taking place in the state. The position works directly with the America Votes team, as well as dozens of progressive partners across the state, in the planning and execution of electoral and advocacy campaigns, the coordination of field programs, and the utilization of best practices to ensure quality plans and maximize our collective efforts. This position is ideal for someone who is ready for a mid-level role in a campaign environment and has a passion for helping others do their best work, loves canvass programs, and is excited about the details and tools that power direct voter contact programs. The position reports directly to the Michigan State Director.
Location
This position is based in Michigan with Lansing, Detroit, or Grand Rapids preferred and will require travel around the state.
Responsibilities
Project Management: Support the state director in implementing America Votes' organizational goals, including REI goals. Participate in team creation of work plans and team benchmarks for success. Manage special projects to deliver on team goals.
Partner Support : Support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral, voting rights and issue campaigns). This may include providing technical and organizing assistance for individual partner organizations or groups of partners , responding to programmatic requests, and supporting the implementation of winning strategies. Develop or co-develop capacity-building opportunities for partners and work with the state team to assess program gaps and overlaps to maximize program impact for both issue and electoral efforts. Work with the state data director to support data needs of partner programs. Portfolio may include some grant management.
Support Coalition Management : Work with the state director by tracking electoral and advocacy programs aligned with the coalition plan, monitoring benchmarks, providing technical assistance including scaling up tactics and basic use of tools like VAN, and identifying gaps in collective strategy. This work may include providing logistical support to coalition meetings, leading core areas of the coalition coordination, leading strategic conversations around winning strategies, and/or managing work groups. Maintaining external communications with partners (i.e. may include weekly emails) and workgroup listservs, meeting follow-up, regular phone calls, etc. Lead and support the creation and development of written reports and products. Support and create content for reports and deliver presentations to diverse sets of stakeholders, sometimes on short timelines.
Direct Voter Contact Leadership : Lead coalition campaign work on field tactics implementation (like canvassing), including supporting the integration of best practices as well as managing universe coverage. Facilitate creative solutions to challenges related to electoral and issue campaigns. Support electoral and advocacy program implementation across partner organizations including script development and program timing and support some partners in using VAN (Voter Activation Network). This work includes planning, implementation and post-program assessment and may include developing systems or updating existing systems to manage the information.
Program Implementation Management : Lead meetings of coalition partners, which may include work groups on election-related topics such as down ballot (legislative, school board, etc) races. Support events of America Votes partners and allies including coalition meetings and trainings. Support program implementation through the voter file and other tools including basic VAN administration and support in using tools like Scale to Win.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years of experience in progressive political campaigns, progressive non-profits or similar organizations (with a campaign focus), or similar transferable experience and a minimum two years of project management experience.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, particularly in electoral or political settings.
Strong sense of ownership and resilience with respect to planning ahead, finding alternative paths when needed, and moving forward after setbacks. Demonstrated a bility to move people to action and hold them accountable with and without formal authority.
At least one cycle (minimum of 12 months) of experience with campaign field operations including canvass operations and script writing. Familiarity with VAN (Voter Activation Network) or similar systems. Understanding of canvass operations and how to scale programs required. Experience with data and targeting, including using data to inform strategic decisions in campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, negotiate, and strategically disagree within a highly collaborative work environment; ability to be respected by progressive stakeholders, to be trusted to lead and to be able to practice confidentiality, discretion and legal compliance in the work.
At least two years of experience working in a coalition including experience facilitating and working within broad and diverse coalitions. Ability to build strong relationships with partners and allies and to cultivate those relationships over the long term.
Ability to work independently and to drive and manage own workload; ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals.
Experience with data and targeting, using data to inform organizing and electoral campaign strategies. Understanding of common voter contact methods like canvass, mail, and phone programs and applying those to persuasion and mobilization efforts, including vote by mail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Drive with emphasis on using Excel, Powerpoint, Google Slides and Google Sheets. Must have the ability to manage a high volume of campaign data as well as create informational decks/slideshows.
Ability to travel within the state (as needed); ability to work irregular campaign style hours, especially during the peak months of the electoral cycle. As the health environment allows, meeting in person one-on-one, in small groups, and in large coalition meeting settings.
Candidates should have a spirit of service and curiosity, along with a diplomatic approach to problem-solving in work with outside partners and while working independently or on a team.
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience with Michigan political landscape and/or independent expenditure political campaigns.
Experience using voter contact tools like Get Thru or Scale to Win. Familiarity with digital tools. High level of competency with google sheets and manipulating a large volume of data
Experience with vote by mail and get out the vote programs
Experience administering programs using VAN or willingness to learn.
Experience or training in race equity/anti-racist frameworks; a general understanding of how power. intersects with gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and class in organizing and electoral settings.
Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $65,000 an d depends upon the applicant's experience. America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after six months of continuous service with the organization.
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1. The position is represented by the America Votes Workers Union.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes Ohio is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as Data Director. The Michigan Data Director plays a key role in the supporting campaign strategy and direct voter contact programs for the progressive movement. America Votes Michigan offers its diverse set of progressive partners a range of voter file, data, and targeting services. We seek a service oriented individual with a combination of technical and political skills for this work. This position is ideal for someone who is ready for a mid-level role in a campaign environment and has a passion for helping others do their best work, and is excited about the details and tools that power direct voter contact programs. This position reports directly to the Michigan State Director.
Location
This position is based in Michigan with Detroit, Lansing or Grand Rapids preferred and will require travel around the state. The Michigan office is located in Lansing.
Responsibilities
Project Management: Support the state director in implementing America Votes' organizational goals, including REI goals. Participate in team creation of work plans and team benchmarks for success. Manage special projects to deliver on team goals. Voter File Management and Maintenance: Manage voter file access for AV partner organizations and their consultants. This includes administration and security, training end-users, and providing technical assistance as needed. Work with staff, partners, vendors, consultants, and others for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation, and management of voter and member data. Management of Data Tools: Lead partner and organizational VAN and campaign data trainings. This includes identifying the various training needs, creating the necessary training materials, and leading the presentations. Provide support, including training and troubleshooting, for the implementation of various campaign tools
Partner Support and Service: Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance, and execute programs. This includes at least assisting partners in employing data tools for program implementation, applying best practices, and converting technical data to actionable issue advocacy and electoral campaign recommendations. Coalition Support and Service: Responsible for coalition alignment on data and targeting which may include participating and leading various work groups or other meetings. Work with staff and partner groups to ensure that programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources. This includes supporting staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans (electoral, redistricting, voting rights, and issue campaigns), providing technical assistance, and responding to programmatic requests. Support, and sometimes lead, the creation and development of written reports and products. Deliver presentations to various stakeholders, sometimes on short notice. Direct Voter Contact Strategy: Lead AV Michigan's data analysis and coordination efforts, and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on campaign field and targeting. Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations, and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders.
Approach the work with curiosity and persistence: Strong sense of ownership and resilience with respect to planning ahead, finding alternative paths when needed, and moving forward after setbacks. Demonstrated ability to move people to action and hold them accountable with and without formal authority. Candidates should have a spirit of service and curiosity, along with a diplomatic approach to problem-solving in work with outside partners and while working independently or on a team. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
At least one cycle of experience (at least 2 years) with statewide data responsibilities. This includes experience with planning, program implementation and analysis. Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings. Understanding of how power and privilege can show up in data-both in access to data and the data itself. Strong sense of ownership and resilience with respect to planning ahead, finding alternative paths when needed, and bouncing back from setbacks and rejections. Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills. Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and experience using data to inform plans and program. Strong VAN or other database skills are required with at least one cycle of experience administering voter contact tools. Must have a minimum of introductory training on SQL; standout candidates will have experience using SQL including a comfort level with SELECT, WHERE, GROUPBY. Advanced Google Sheets or Excel skills required including familiarity with common functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX(MATCH)), pivot tables, and charts.
Must be comfortable and able to present data in understandable ways, including at least visualizations and historical context. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems. Candidates should have a spirit of service and curiosity, along with a diplomatic approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume of information with impeccable attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals. Comfortable working with a diverse set of stakeholders in one-on-one meetings and group settings. Ideal candidates will have previous work experience in a coalition setting with an ability to move people to action and hold them accountable without formal authority. Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular campaign-style hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign season. As the health environment allows, meeting in person one-on-one, in small groups, and in large coalition meeting settings.
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience with Michigan's political landscape. Experience with at least one: Mapping (QGIS, Maptitute, etc), visualization (Tableau, Periscope, Google Data Studio) analysis (R, Python) voter contact (Scale to Win) Experience conducting small group trainings or developing training materials for end users. Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $65,000 and depends upon the applicant's experience. America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after six months of continuous service with the organization.
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1. The position is represented by the America Votes Workers Union.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sep 22, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes Ohio is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as Data Director. The Michigan Data Director plays a key role in the supporting campaign strategy and direct voter contact programs for the progressive movement. America Votes Michigan offers its diverse set of progressive partners a range of voter file, data, and targeting services. We seek a service oriented individual with a combination of technical and political skills for this work. This position is ideal for someone who is ready for a mid-level role in a campaign environment and has a passion for helping others do their best work, and is excited about the details and tools that power direct voter contact programs. This position reports directly to the Michigan State Director.
Location
This position is based in Michigan with Detroit, Lansing or Grand Rapids preferred and will require travel around the state. The Michigan office is located in Lansing.
Responsibilities
Project Management: Support the state director in implementing America Votes' organizational goals, including REI goals. Participate in team creation of work plans and team benchmarks for success. Manage special projects to deliver on team goals. Voter File Management and Maintenance: Manage voter file access for AV partner organizations and their consultants. This includes administration and security, training end-users, and providing technical assistance as needed. Work with staff, partners, vendors, consultants, and others for the acquisition, enhancement, manipulation, and management of voter and member data. Management of Data Tools: Lead partner and organizational VAN and campaign data trainings. This includes identifying the various training needs, creating the necessary training materials, and leading the presentations. Provide support, including training and troubleshooting, for the implementation of various campaign tools
Partner Support and Service: Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support, enhance, and execute programs. This includes at least assisting partners in employing data tools for program implementation, applying best practices, and converting technical data to actionable issue advocacy and electoral campaign recommendations. Coalition Support and Service: Responsible for coalition alignment on data and targeting which may include participating and leading various work groups or other meetings. Work with staff and partner groups to ensure that programs are maximizing shared voter file, targeting, and other data resources. This includes supporting staff and partner groups to develop campaign plans (electoral, redistricting, voting rights, and issue campaigns), providing technical assistance, and responding to programmatic requests. Support, and sometimes lead, the creation and development of written reports and products. Deliver presentations to various stakeholders, sometimes on short notice. Direct Voter Contact Strategy: Lead AV Michigan's data analysis and coordination efforts, and provide strategic data-driven recommendations to partners on campaign field and targeting. Lead data presentation development. Must be comfortable developing district profiles, landscape memos, slide show presentations, and other documents to communicate data analysis with key stakeholders.
Approach the work with curiosity and persistence: Strong sense of ownership and resilience with respect to planning ahead, finding alternative paths when needed, and moving forward after setbacks. Demonstrated ability to move people to action and hold them accountable with and without formal authority. Candidates should have a spirit of service and curiosity, along with a diplomatic approach to problem-solving in work with outside partners and while working independently or on a team. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
At least one cycle of experience (at least 2 years) with statewide data responsibilities. This includes experience with planning, program implementation and analysis. Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in political or organizing settings. Understanding of how power and privilege can show up in data-both in access to data and the data itself. Strong sense of ownership and resilience with respect to planning ahead, finding alternative paths when needed, and bouncing back from setbacks and rejections. Candidates must have a willingness and aptitude to seek out and learn new technical skills. Candidates should have an understanding of common direct voter contact programs and experience using data to inform plans and program. Strong VAN or other database skills are required with at least one cycle of experience administering voter contact tools. Must have a minimum of introductory training on SQL; standout candidates will have experience using SQL including a comfort level with SELECT, WHERE, GROUPBY. Advanced Google Sheets or Excel skills required including familiarity with common functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX(MATCH)), pivot tables, and charts.
Must be comfortable and able to present data in understandable ways, including at least visualizations and historical context. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of persistence and resourcefulness in solving technical and data problems. Candidates should have a spirit of service and curiosity, along with a diplomatic approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume of information with impeccable attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals. Comfortable working with a diverse set of stakeholders in one-on-one meetings and group settings. Ideal candidates will have previous work experience in a coalition setting with an ability to move people to action and hold them accountable without formal authority. Must be a self-starter willing to work long irregular campaign-style hours and to travel as needed, especially during campaign season. As the health environment allows, meeting in person one-on-one, in small groups, and in large coalition meeting settings.
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience with Michigan's political landscape. Experience with at least one: Mapping (QGIS, Maptitute, etc), visualization (Tableau, Periscope, Google Data Studio) analysis (R, Python) voter contact (Scale to Win) Experience conducting small group trainings or developing training materials for end users. Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $65,000 and depends upon the applicant's experience. America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after six months of continuous service with the organization.
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1. The position is represented by the America Votes Workers Union.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deputy Campaign Manager
Work Location: Remote with periodic in-state travel required
Applicants must be full-time residents of Michigan
Voters Not Politicians is seeking a full-time Deputy Campaign Manager to execute our voter mobilization program – My City Votes 2023-2024. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in political campaigns in Michigan. They will be responsible for executing campaign objectives, building stakeholder relationships, and managing multiple projects to fulfill our mission. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to play a critical role in a fast-paced, growing family of organizations that is changing the political landscape of Michigan.
About Voters Not Politicians Education Fund
Voters Not Politicians Education Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in Michigan through public education and civic participation. VNPEF envisions a truly representative democracy where the will of the voters drives government decision-making and public policy in Michigan.
VNPEF is part of the Voters Not Politicians family of organizations.
Duties & Responsibilities This position reports to the Education Program Director and is responsible for the following:
Develop and implement comprehensive campaign strategies and plans aligned with our program’s vision and mission
Oversee and manage the execution of targeted voter outreach initiatives, including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, text banking, direct mail, and digital outreach.
Manage events, both in-person and virtual
Utilize data analytics tools to track and analyze campaign performance, make data-driven decisions, and optimize outreach efforts
Attend events, rallies, and community meetings, representing our organization and building relationships with stakeholders
Develop metrics, track data, and report progress to goals
Stay updated on election trends at the local, state, and national level
Meet regularly with supervisor and staff.
Qualifications We seek candidates who welcome opportunities to learn and grow and who are self-starters, skilled communicators, and natural relationship builders.
Required:
2-3 cycles of political campaign experience
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, or a related field OR 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience managing projects, including tracking and communicating progress
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
Proficient and knowledgeable in campaign tools such as Voter Action Network (VAN),
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that aligns with our values and our commitment to promoting a truly inclusive and representative democracy in Michigan.
Availability to work flexible hours during election season.
Preferred:
Resides in Western Michigan
Experience managing peer-to-peer texting tools such as GetThru
Familiarity with compliance rules regarding 501(c)(3) educational activities
Proficient in Google Suite tools such as Sheets, Docs, Calendar, and Analytics
Established professional relationships with activist networks in diverse western Michigan communities such as Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor, and Muskegon Heights.
To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@votersnotpoliticians.com . Applications are considered on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 21st, 2023.
Salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 per year depending on experience, and negotiable based on candidate qualifications. Benefits include a 401k with up to 6% employer match, QSEHRA health insurance reimbursement, flexible work schedule, and paid holidays.
Voters Not Politicians is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Jul 06, 2023
Full time
Deputy Campaign Manager
Work Location: Remote with periodic in-state travel required
Applicants must be full-time residents of Michigan
Voters Not Politicians is seeking a full-time Deputy Campaign Manager to execute our voter mobilization program – My City Votes 2023-2024. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in political campaigns in Michigan. They will be responsible for executing campaign objectives, building stakeholder relationships, and managing multiple projects to fulfill our mission. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to play a critical role in a fast-paced, growing family of organizations that is changing the political landscape of Michigan.
About Voters Not Politicians Education Fund
Voters Not Politicians Education Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in Michigan through public education and civic participation. VNPEF envisions a truly representative democracy where the will of the voters drives government decision-making and public policy in Michigan.
VNPEF is part of the Voters Not Politicians family of organizations.
Duties & Responsibilities This position reports to the Education Program Director and is responsible for the following:
Develop and implement comprehensive campaign strategies and plans aligned with our program’s vision and mission
Oversee and manage the execution of targeted voter outreach initiatives, including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, text banking, direct mail, and digital outreach.
Manage events, both in-person and virtual
Utilize data analytics tools to track and analyze campaign performance, make data-driven decisions, and optimize outreach efforts
Attend events, rallies, and community meetings, representing our organization and building relationships with stakeholders
Develop metrics, track data, and report progress to goals
Stay updated on election trends at the local, state, and national level
Meet regularly with supervisor and staff.
Qualifications We seek candidates who welcome opportunities to learn and grow and who are self-starters, skilled communicators, and natural relationship builders.
Required:
2-3 cycles of political campaign experience
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, or a related field OR 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience managing projects, including tracking and communicating progress
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
Proficient and knowledgeable in campaign tools such as Voter Action Network (VAN),
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that aligns with our values and our commitment to promoting a truly inclusive and representative democracy in Michigan.
Availability to work flexible hours during election season.
Preferred:
Resides in Western Michigan
Experience managing peer-to-peer texting tools such as GetThru
Familiarity with compliance rules regarding 501(c)(3) educational activities
Proficient in Google Suite tools such as Sheets, Docs, Calendar, and Analytics
Established professional relationships with activist networks in diverse western Michigan communities such as Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor, and Muskegon Heights.
To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@votersnotpoliticians.com . Applications are considered on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 21st, 2023.
Salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 per year depending on experience, and negotiable based on candidate qualifications. Benefits include a 401k with up to 6% employer match, QSEHRA health insurance reimbursement, flexible work schedule, and paid holidays.
Voters Not Politicians is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Organization Overview
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes’ work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to act on critical issues – from fighting for working families, to advancing women’s healthcare, to protecting the environment, and more – and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes, modernize elections and win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Overview
America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building and electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Wisconsin State Director.
The State Director is responsible for leading and supporting local, state, and national America Votes partner organizations in the development and execution of coordinated plans to advance progressive change in Michigan.
The State Director will grow the state coalition and coordinate strategies between state and national partners to maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.
The State Director will take a strategic, collaborative, and flexible approach to coalition management, planning and decision making and can lead through periods of political transition and membership expansion. The Director will recognize and capitalize on immediate political opportunities while also staying focused on long-term strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in electoral field program management, superb interpersonal skills, a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, the ability to foster trust and respect with stakeholders, and the capacity to lead an inclusive, collaborative and diverse coalition of partner organizations.
Location and Reporting Structure
This position is based in Wisconsin with organizational offices in Madison and some travel expected, including around WI and for organizational events at various locations around the country. The Wisconsin Director reports to the Deputy Director, States.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Campaign Strategy: Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and effective statewide and ballot-level electoral and voter education plans based on short and long-term priorities. Evaluate and report on stakeholder’s partner program outcomes and monitor progress toward goals. Ensure the security, development, and appropriate usage of the state coalition voter file. Work with America Votes’ national development team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes’ operations and partner-led programs.
Staff Management : Manage state staff of America Votes, including development of work plans, professional development, and ongoing supervision and support. Implement America Votes’ organizational goals and manage staff toward delivering on the shared goals of the organization.
Coalition Leadership & Management: Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work. Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans. Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Work directly with national staff and partners to ensure smooth communication with state operations. Explore strategic opportunities to expand coalition membership, partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders. Facilitate a collaborative and productive state coalition environment that advances racial equity goals.
Equity and Inclusion : Lead the coalition in approaching campaign, electoral, and coalition work through a lens of racial equity. Model principles of equity, diversity and inclusion internally and externally. Be culturally competent and support work to build power with BIPOC-led and focused partners.
Advance Election Modernization: Support or develop ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Required
7+ years of electoral and advocacy campaign experience, including experience in a midwestern or similarly positioned state. At least two cycles in leadership for statewide campaign operations and management of senior level campaign staff.
Expertise in electoral field program management, including outstanding organizing skills and the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component.
Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic and inclusive manner.
Commitment to advancing racial equity through programmatic work, partner relationships and organizational systems and processes.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in electoral, campaign, or organizing settings.
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion.
Strong staff management skills, including the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, support, mentoring, and consistent feedback.
Superb interpersonal skills, with an impressive history of forging strong and positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience working with funders, including preparing reports and presentations.
Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve across diverse audiences.
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Experience working with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN.
Knowledge or background in Wisconsin politics, organizations and the legislature.
Experience with vote-by-mail or absentee voter programs.
Experience with digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing.
Experience coordinating and/or interpreting public opinion research to inform plans and strategies.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience, $95,000 - $110,000.
America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone stipend up to $100, personal professional development funds, and parental leave, and 401(K) match after 6 months of service
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1 annually.
To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disabi lity, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
May 17, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes’ work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to act on critical issues – from fighting for working families, to advancing women’s healthcare, to protecting the environment, and more – and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes, modernize elections and win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Overview
America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building and electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Wisconsin State Director.
The State Director is responsible for leading and supporting local, state, and national America Votes partner organizations in the development and execution of coordinated plans to advance progressive change in Michigan.
The State Director will grow the state coalition and coordinate strategies between state and national partners to maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.
The State Director will take a strategic, collaborative, and flexible approach to coalition management, planning and decision making and can lead through periods of political transition and membership expansion. The Director will recognize and capitalize on immediate political opportunities while also staying focused on long-term strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in electoral field program management, superb interpersonal skills, a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, the ability to foster trust and respect with stakeholders, and the capacity to lead an inclusive, collaborative and diverse coalition of partner organizations.
Location and Reporting Structure
This position is based in Wisconsin with organizational offices in Madison and some travel expected, including around WI and for organizational events at various locations around the country. The Wisconsin Director reports to the Deputy Director, States.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Campaign Strategy: Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and effective statewide and ballot-level electoral and voter education plans based on short and long-term priorities. Evaluate and report on stakeholder’s partner program outcomes and monitor progress toward goals. Ensure the security, development, and appropriate usage of the state coalition voter file. Work with America Votes’ national development team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes’ operations and partner-led programs.
Staff Management : Manage state staff of America Votes, including development of work plans, professional development, and ongoing supervision and support. Implement America Votes’ organizational goals and manage staff toward delivering on the shared goals of the organization.
Coalition Leadership & Management: Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work. Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans. Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Work directly with national staff and partners to ensure smooth communication with state operations. Explore strategic opportunities to expand coalition membership, partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders. Facilitate a collaborative and productive state coalition environment that advances racial equity goals.
Equity and Inclusion : Lead the coalition in approaching campaign, electoral, and coalition work through a lens of racial equity. Model principles of equity, diversity and inclusion internally and externally. Be culturally competent and support work to build power with BIPOC-led and focused partners.
Advance Election Modernization: Support or develop ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Required
7+ years of electoral and advocacy campaign experience, including experience in a midwestern or similarly positioned state. At least two cycles in leadership for statewide campaign operations and management of senior level campaign staff.
Expertise in electoral field program management, including outstanding organizing skills and the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component.
Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic and inclusive manner.
Commitment to advancing racial equity through programmatic work, partner relationships and organizational systems and processes.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in electoral, campaign, or organizing settings.
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion.
Strong staff management skills, including the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, support, mentoring, and consistent feedback.
Superb interpersonal skills, with an impressive history of forging strong and positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience working with funders, including preparing reports and presentations.
Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve across diverse audiences.
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Experience working with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN.
Knowledge or background in Wisconsin politics, organizations and the legislature.
Experience with vote-by-mail or absentee voter programs.
Experience with digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing.
Experience coordinating and/or interpreting public opinion research to inform plans and strategies.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience, $95,000 - $110,000.
America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone stipend up to $100, personal professional development funds, and parental leave, and 401(K) match after 6 months of service
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1 annually.
To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disabi lity, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Senior Director of Consulting Services - Process, Kiwi Line of Business – Consulting Services (Remote)
The Senior Director of Consulting Services leads a team of Financial Engineers in developing and implementing process re-engineering and systems implementations.
Essential Responsibilities:
Service Delivery
Lead best practice review projects.
Ensure high and consistent quality services across all clients and services.
Manage the value-added reseller (VAR) relationship with related application vendors.
Lead consulting projects and ongoing client engagements within budget and time.
Project manage best practice review (BPR) and other process re-engineering projects.
Develop and implement technology initiatives at clients.
Conduct interviews with the client staff, assist in reviewing accounting procedures and processes (system walkthroughs), and suggest changes to processes based on analysis, technology, and best practices.
Manage client expectations as defined in the engagement contract and workplan.
Advise clients on rolling out people, process, and technology changes.
Advise clients on best practices in configuring their financial management software systems and assist with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Identify opportunities to support the client as an advisor.
Set, measure, and communicate expectations with the client team and Kiwi Partners Managers/Directors.
Understand, manage, and monitor workflow and scope as prescribed in the client Engagement Letter.
Effectively project manage by reviewing project scope, time, risks, communication and managing project deliverables and meetings.
Oversee client engagements, including managing staff resources and budget goals.
Serve as the client’s main point of contact and lead the engagement.
Professional Development
Research technology tools and applications; stay abreast of industry developments.
Stay up-to-date with internal control compliance and ensure all team members and clients are informed especially as it relates to new accounting pronouncements and regulations.
Stay up-to-date on accounting and technical pronouncements, developments, and trends.
Talent Management
Recruit, supervise, and develop team members.
Coach and mentor staff and team members and provide input on staff evaluations.
Business Development
Assist Kiwi management with developing and implementing strategic goals for the organization.
Identify opportunities for potential revenue increases and product lines of business.
Assist in developing standardized tools – people, processes, and systems for implementation at clients.
Serve as a change agent as it relates to identifying and recommending the introduction of company policies and internal business pivots and opportunities.
Assist in setting revenue goals.
Participate in pitches, proposals, and client engagement processes when applicable.
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
Bachelor’s degree, Graduate degree preferred
Minimum 8 – 10+ years of relevant professional experience to include:
6 – 8 years of progressive consulting experience.
4 – 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
4 – 6 years of leadership within a professional services position.
Experience with one or more of the following:
Working in multiple work environments.
Balancing the needs of several clients.
Working independently as well as collaboratively.
Knowledge and familiarity of accounting principles and practices including:
Accounting systems, internal controls, and implementing control improvements.
Various accounting software programs, such as Quickbooks and Sage Intacct, plus experience with chart of accounts and converting data from different applications.
Knowledge and experience with:
Documenting and conducting client intake interviews.
Assessing, improving, and implementing internal controls.
Client relationship management.
Proficient knowledge of various systems including:
Office 365
Power BI
Power Pivot
SharePoint
Teams
Planner
Other Highly Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience and Key Characteristics
Prior experience in a small non-for-profits, startup, or unstructured environment.
Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist.
Experience with nonprofit accounting.
About Kiwi Partners / Arabella Advisors
Our firm helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact, achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, we are also a certified B Corporation. About Consulting Services
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another. For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. Click here to learn more about DEI at Kiwi / Arabella and read our official DEI statement.
Total Rewards (compensation and benefits)
This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our compensation ranges are based on salary ranges for similar sized organizations in the professional services sector.
Durham: $110,000-$137,000
Chicago: $115,000-$143,000
Washington, DC: $122,000-$152,000
New York & San Francisco: $132,000-165,000
All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment:
Health insurance - On average we pay 86% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 100% of the vision premium
Paid time off - 16 days’ vacation, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours’ volunteer leave, 8 weeks’ parental leave
401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis, and there is no waiting or vesting period; all funds contributed by you and Arabella are yours to keep on day 1
Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan and fitness
Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking
Bonus incentive opportunities
Access to professional development opportunities
Working with Us
This position is open to candidates who wish to be based out of our office locations in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Durham, and San Francisco. We are also open to permanently remote workers based in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Please note that all our five offices have reopened, and we work in a hybrid environment. We reopened our offices in Summer of 2022 and work with a hybrid workplace strategy to ensure continued flexibility for our staff, while deepening our strong culture rooted in collaboration and in-person interactions between colleagues. We expect that after your initial onboarding, you will have the choice of two hybrid schedules. Our hybrid schedule options include Flex, with 1-2 days per week in the office, or Office-based, with 3+ days per week in the office (or more if preferred) and the remaining days working at home/remotely. We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act. We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work for us and why you’re qualified for this specific job. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color and members of marginalized groups to apply for open positions. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around DEI in the recruitment process. While we are open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses, and, except in rare circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis, all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.
Mar 02, 2023
Full time
Senior Director of Consulting Services - Process, Kiwi Line of Business – Consulting Services (Remote)
The Senior Director of Consulting Services leads a team of Financial Engineers in developing and implementing process re-engineering and systems implementations.
Essential Responsibilities:
Service Delivery
Lead best practice review projects.
Ensure high and consistent quality services across all clients and services.
Manage the value-added reseller (VAR) relationship with related application vendors.
Lead consulting projects and ongoing client engagements within budget and time.
Project manage best practice review (BPR) and other process re-engineering projects.
Develop and implement technology initiatives at clients.
Conduct interviews with the client staff, assist in reviewing accounting procedures and processes (system walkthroughs), and suggest changes to processes based on analysis, technology, and best practices.
Manage client expectations as defined in the engagement contract and workplan.
Advise clients on rolling out people, process, and technology changes.
Advise clients on best practices in configuring their financial management software systems and assist with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Identify opportunities to support the client as an advisor.
Set, measure, and communicate expectations with the client team and Kiwi Partners Managers/Directors.
Understand, manage, and monitor workflow and scope as prescribed in the client Engagement Letter.
Effectively project manage by reviewing project scope, time, risks, communication and managing project deliverables and meetings.
Oversee client engagements, including managing staff resources and budget goals.
Serve as the client’s main point of contact and lead the engagement.
Professional Development
Research technology tools and applications; stay abreast of industry developments.
Stay up-to-date with internal control compliance and ensure all team members and clients are informed especially as it relates to new accounting pronouncements and regulations.
Stay up-to-date on accounting and technical pronouncements, developments, and trends.
Talent Management
Recruit, supervise, and develop team members.
Coach and mentor staff and team members and provide input on staff evaluations.
Business Development
Assist Kiwi management with developing and implementing strategic goals for the organization.
Identify opportunities for potential revenue increases and product lines of business.
Assist in developing standardized tools – people, processes, and systems for implementation at clients.
Serve as a change agent as it relates to identifying and recommending the introduction of company policies and internal business pivots and opportunities.
Assist in setting revenue goals.
Participate in pitches, proposals, and client engagement processes when applicable.
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
Bachelor’s degree, Graduate degree preferred
Minimum 8 – 10+ years of relevant professional experience to include:
6 – 8 years of progressive consulting experience.
4 – 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
4 – 6 years of leadership within a professional services position.
Experience with one or more of the following:
Working in multiple work environments.
Balancing the needs of several clients.
Working independently as well as collaboratively.
Knowledge and familiarity of accounting principles and practices including:
Accounting systems, internal controls, and implementing control improvements.
Various accounting software programs, such as Quickbooks and Sage Intacct, plus experience with chart of accounts and converting data from different applications.
Knowledge and experience with:
Documenting and conducting client intake interviews.
Assessing, improving, and implementing internal controls.
Client relationship management.
Proficient knowledge of various systems including:
Office 365
Power BI
Power Pivot
SharePoint
Teams
Planner
Other Highly Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience and Key Characteristics
Prior experience in a small non-for-profits, startup, or unstructured environment.
Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist.
Experience with nonprofit accounting.
About Kiwi Partners / Arabella Advisors
Our firm helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact, achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, we are also a certified B Corporation. About Consulting Services
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another. For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. Click here to learn more about DEI at Kiwi / Arabella and read our official DEI statement.
Total Rewards (compensation and benefits)
This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our compensation ranges are based on salary ranges for similar sized organizations in the professional services sector.
Durham: $110,000-$137,000
Chicago: $115,000-$143,000
Washington, DC: $122,000-$152,000
New York & San Francisco: $132,000-165,000
All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment:
Health insurance - On average we pay 86% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 100% of the vision premium
Paid time off - 16 days’ vacation, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours’ volunteer leave, 8 weeks’ parental leave
401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis, and there is no waiting or vesting period; all funds contributed by you and Arabella are yours to keep on day 1
Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan and fitness
Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking
Bonus incentive opportunities
Access to professional development opportunities
Working with Us
This position is open to candidates who wish to be based out of our office locations in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Durham, and San Francisco. We are also open to permanently remote workers based in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Please note that all our five offices have reopened, and we work in a hybrid environment. We reopened our offices in Summer of 2022 and work with a hybrid workplace strategy to ensure continued flexibility for our staff, while deepening our strong culture rooted in collaboration and in-person interactions between colleagues. We expect that after your initial onboarding, you will have the choice of two hybrid schedules. Our hybrid schedule options include Flex, with 1-2 days per week in the office, or Office-based, with 3+ days per week in the office (or more if preferred) and the remaining days working at home/remotely. We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act. We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work for us and why you’re qualified for this specific job. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color and members of marginalized groups to apply for open positions. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around DEI in the recruitment process. While we are open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses, and, except in rare circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis, all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.
Director, Client Development-Kiwi Partners
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development professional to expand our nonprofit client base. In this role, you will cultivate relationships with potential nonprofit clients and educate them on how our accounting, human resources (HR), and consulting services will benefit their organization. Our ideal candidate has an extensive background in Business Development and knows how to close engagements with existing leads, generate new leads, and develop long-lasting client relationships.
Kiwi Partners, a service line of Arabella Advisors, is seeking a mission-driven individual with substantial experience in business development and the nonprofit sector. This position is a core member of the team responsible for growing and managing Kiwi Partners’ / Arabella Advisors’ business development for accounting consulting, accounting outsourcing, and HR consulting for nonprofit clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in, and passion for, supporting the growth of our reach and impact in helping society to become a better place.
Essential Responsibilities
In consultation with leadership of Kiwi Partners and Arabella Advisors, design a client development strategy that identifies the greatest areas of opportunity and key strategies to reach those markets.
Develop relationships with all client types that will generate a sustainable multi-year book of business; generate new leads through networking opportunities.
Qualify leads and convert to prospective clients by successfully articulating the value of our services.
Create effective Business Development pitches to close the sale, including working with the proposal development and editorial teams to create the proposal.
Stay abreast of developments in the field through attendance at convenings and conferences and represent the firm at relevant sector events and meetings.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of key components of the sales process, liaising with other department members as appropriate, and contributing to the firm’s strategic plan, annual objectives, and key business performance metrics.
To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Need
A history of successful business development / sales
7-10+ years of work experience with steadily increasing responsibility
Experience in philanthropic and/or nonprofit organizations
Comfort discussing accounting and HR services
Proven ability to work with diverse audiences and stakeholders and facilitate meetings, convenings, and strategic processes that bring groups to decisions
Ability to meet deadlines, while creating a positive and inclusive team environment
Proficiency in Salesforce or similar database
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
Ability to help teams overcome collaboration challenges and promote compromise, inclusion, and openness; promote and lead activities that support an open, safe, and inclusive organization; build critical cross-team connections; and share useful knowledge firm wide
An outgoing and goal-oriented nature
About Kiwi Partners / Arabella Advisors
Our firm helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact, achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, we are also a certified B Corporation.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another. For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. Click here to learn more about DEI at Kiwi / Arabella and read our official DEI statement.
Total Rewards (compensation and benefits)
This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our compensation ranges are based on salary ranges for similar sized organizations in the professional services sector.
National salary range for this position is $85,000-$106,000.
In addition, this hire will have a revenue target and commensurate incentive compensation.
All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment:
Health insurance - On average we pay 86% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 100% of the vision premium
Paid time off - 16 days’ vacation, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours’ volunteer leave, 8 weeks’ parental leave
401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis, and there is no waiting or vesting period; all funds contributed by you and Arabella are yours to keep on day 1
Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan and fitness
Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking
Bonus incentive opportunities
Access to professional development opportunities
Working with Us
This position is open to candidates who wish to be based out of our office locations in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Durham, and San Francisco. We are also open to permanently remote workers based in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Please note that all our five offices have reopened, and we work in a hybrid environment. We reopened our offices in Summer of 2022 and work with a hybrid workplace strategy to ensure continued flexibility for our staff, while deepening our strong culture rooted in collaboration and in-person interactions between colleagues.
We expect that after your initial onboarding, you will have the choice of two hybrid schedules. Our hybrid schedule options include Flex, with 1-2 days per week in the office, or Office-based, with 3+ days per week in the office (or more if preferred) and the remaining days working at home/remotely. We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act. We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work for us and why you’re qualified for this specific job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color and members of marginalized groups to apply for open positions. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around DEI in the recruitment process. While we are open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses, and, except in rare circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis, all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.
Feb 28, 2023
Full time
Director, Client Development-Kiwi Partners
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development professional to expand our nonprofit client base. In this role, you will cultivate relationships with potential nonprofit clients and educate them on how our accounting, human resources (HR), and consulting services will benefit their organization. Our ideal candidate has an extensive background in Business Development and knows how to close engagements with existing leads, generate new leads, and develop long-lasting client relationships.
Kiwi Partners, a service line of Arabella Advisors, is seeking a mission-driven individual with substantial experience in business development and the nonprofit sector. This position is a core member of the team responsible for growing and managing Kiwi Partners’ / Arabella Advisors’ business development for accounting consulting, accounting outsourcing, and HR consulting for nonprofit clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in, and passion for, supporting the growth of our reach and impact in helping society to become a better place.
Essential Responsibilities
In consultation with leadership of Kiwi Partners and Arabella Advisors, design a client development strategy that identifies the greatest areas of opportunity and key strategies to reach those markets.
Develop relationships with all client types that will generate a sustainable multi-year book of business; generate new leads through networking opportunities.
Qualify leads and convert to prospective clients by successfully articulating the value of our services.
Create effective Business Development pitches to close the sale, including working with the proposal development and editorial teams to create the proposal.
Stay abreast of developments in the field through attendance at convenings and conferences and represent the firm at relevant sector events and meetings.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of key components of the sales process, liaising with other department members as appropriate, and contributing to the firm’s strategic plan, annual objectives, and key business performance metrics.
To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Need
A history of successful business development / sales
7-10+ years of work experience with steadily increasing responsibility
Experience in philanthropic and/or nonprofit organizations
Comfort discussing accounting and HR services
Proven ability to work with diverse audiences and stakeholders and facilitate meetings, convenings, and strategic processes that bring groups to decisions
Ability to meet deadlines, while creating a positive and inclusive team environment
Proficiency in Salesforce or similar database
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
Ability to help teams overcome collaboration challenges and promote compromise, inclusion, and openness; promote and lead activities that support an open, safe, and inclusive organization; build critical cross-team connections; and share useful knowledge firm wide
An outgoing and goal-oriented nature
About Kiwi Partners / Arabella Advisors
Our firm helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact, achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields. We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, we are also a certified B Corporation.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Advancing DEI within our firm and in our work with partners is critical to our mission. To be effective partners to philanthropists, nonprofits, and communities impacted by philanthropic dollars, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging, and a nuanced understanding of the racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities that undergird the issues we engage in and the interactions we have with one another. For us, equity means that our staff members, our clients, and the people they serve can experience the same level of success, no matter their starting place. We expect all our employees to share this commitment, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. Click here to learn more about DEI at Kiwi / Arabella and read our official DEI statement.
Total Rewards (compensation and benefits)
This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary, bonus, and benefits. Our compensation ranges are based on salary ranges for similar sized organizations in the professional services sector.
National salary range for this position is $85,000-$106,000.
In addition, this hire will have a revenue target and commensurate incentive compensation.
All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment:
Health insurance - On average we pay 86% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 100% of the vision premium
Paid time off - 16 days’ vacation, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours’ volunteer leave, 8 weeks’ parental leave
401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis, and there is no waiting or vesting period; all funds contributed by you and Arabella are yours to keep on day 1
Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan and fitness
Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking
Bonus incentive opportunities
Access to professional development opportunities
Working with Us
This position is open to candidates who wish to be based out of our office locations in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Durham, and San Francisco. We are also open to permanently remote workers based in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Please note that all our five offices have reopened, and we work in a hybrid environment. We reopened our offices in Summer of 2022 and work with a hybrid workplace strategy to ensure continued flexibility for our staff, while deepening our strong culture rooted in collaboration and in-person interactions between colleagues.
We expect that after your initial onboarding, you will have the choice of two hybrid schedules. Our hybrid schedule options include Flex, with 1-2 days per week in the office, or Office-based, with 3+ days per week in the office (or more if preferred) and the remaining days working at home/remotely. We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act. We are committed to having a passion-driven, inclusive, transparent, collaborative, healthy, and fun culture. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter online. The cover letter should address why you’re excited to work for us and why you’re qualified for this specific job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to racial equity. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color and members of marginalized groups to apply for open positions. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around DEI in the recruitment process. While we are open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we generally are unable to pay for relocation expenses, and, except in rare circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis, all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.
Description
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WNDU:
WNDU is the “This is Home” television station in Michiana! Our station has a positive team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of The University of Notre Dame. Our station is owned by Gray Television, one of the largest broadcasting groups in the nation with the most #1 news stations in the country. Gray believes in local, so it’s our priority to serve our community here in Michiana. Gray also believes in investing in our local stations, making sure that we have the finest people and the newest technology available.
WNDU is in an ideal location, close to both Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-class education, sports, arts and entertainment. Joining our team here at WNDU presents an excellent opportunity to grow and excel in your career!
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU 16 News, the NBC affiliate Serving Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan is looking for an experienced Digital Content Manager to lead daily operations on web, mobile, social and digital programming. We're looking for an aggressive leader who will assert his or her voice across all parts of the newsroom, representing all things digital at all times. We need someone who will think big and act urgently, a leader who is comfortable with coaching, You will be a member of the news management team, work with other department managers on major station initiatives, and be a liaison with Gray Digital Media to ensure our newsroom is adopting corporate resources and best practices, and is a leader within the company and our industry.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Works with News Director and Marketing Director on strategic vision for digital department and platforms including WNDU.com, WNDU’s social media accounts and Digital channels - Oversee and successfully expand our Digital news Desk and social media content - Analyzes data/analytics to improve station success on all platforms - Contributes to digital content by writing web stories daily - Develop daily digital coverage plans and special content plans - Administrative duties such as weekly scheduling and training new employees - Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for the news team - Cross departmental collaboration and willingness to work in a team environment
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, broadcast media or related field - Minimum three years of experience in television news - Previous experience in digital field required - High-level understanding of journalistic ethics - Ability to adjust and excel while working a flexible schedule
Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter and references
WNDU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time , be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field.
Experience
Required
3 years: experience in television news
Feb 20, 2023
Full time
Description
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WNDU:
WNDU is the “This is Home” television station in Michiana! Our station has a positive team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of The University of Notre Dame. Our station is owned by Gray Television, one of the largest broadcasting groups in the nation with the most #1 news stations in the country. Gray believes in local, so it’s our priority to serve our community here in Michiana. Gray also believes in investing in our local stations, making sure that we have the finest people and the newest technology available.
WNDU is in an ideal location, close to both Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-class education, sports, arts and entertainment. Joining our team here at WNDU presents an excellent opportunity to grow and excel in your career!
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU 16 News, the NBC affiliate Serving Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan is looking for an experienced Digital Content Manager to lead daily operations on web, mobile, social and digital programming. We're looking for an aggressive leader who will assert his or her voice across all parts of the newsroom, representing all things digital at all times. We need someone who will think big and act urgently, a leader who is comfortable with coaching, You will be a member of the news management team, work with other department managers on major station initiatives, and be a liaison with Gray Digital Media to ensure our newsroom is adopting corporate resources and best practices, and is a leader within the company and our industry.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Works with News Director and Marketing Director on strategic vision for digital department and platforms including WNDU.com, WNDU’s social media accounts and Digital channels - Oversee and successfully expand our Digital news Desk and social media content - Analyzes data/analytics to improve station success on all platforms - Contributes to digital content by writing web stories daily - Develop daily digital coverage plans and special content plans - Administrative duties such as weekly scheduling and training new employees - Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for the news team - Cross departmental collaboration and willingness to work in a team environment
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, broadcast media or related field - Minimum three years of experience in television news - Previous experience in digital field required - High-level understanding of journalistic ethics - Ability to adjust and excel while working a flexible schedule
Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter and references
WNDU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time , be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field.
Experience
Required
3 years: experience in television news
America Votes
Lansing or Detroit, Michigan. The Michigan Director reports to the Deputy Director, States.
Organization Overview
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes' work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to act on critical issues - from fighting for working families, to advancing women's healthcare, to protecting the environment, and more - and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes, modernize elections and win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
Commitment to Racial Equity
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
Position Overview
America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building and electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Michigan State Director.
The State Director is responsible for leading and supporting local, state, and national America Votes partner organizations in the development and execution of coordinated plans to advance progressive change in Michigan.
The State Director will grow the state coalition and coordinate strategies between state and national partners to maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.
The State Director will take a strategic, collaborative, and flexible approach to coalition management, planning and decision making and have the ability to lead through periods of political transition and membership expansion. The Director will recognize and capitalize on immediate political opportunities while also staying focused on long-term strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in electoral field program management, superb interpersonal skills, a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, the ability to foster trust and respect with stakeholders, and the capacity to lead an inclusive, collaborative and diverse coalition of partner organizations.
Location and Reporting Structure
This position is based in Lansing or Detroit, Michigan. The Michigan Director reports to the Deputy Director, States.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Campaign Strategy: Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and effective statewide and ballot-level electoral and voter education plans based on short and long-term priorities. Evaluate and report on stakeholder's partner program outcomes and monitor progress toward goals. Ensure the security, development, and appropriate usage of the state coalition voter file. Work with America Votes' national development team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes' operations and partner-led programs.
Staff Management : Manage state staff of America Votes, including development of work plans, professional development, and ongoing supervision and support. Implement America Votes' organizational goals and manage staff toward delivering on the shared goals of the organization.
Coalition Leadership & Management: Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work. Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans. Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Work directly with national staff and partners to ensure smooth communication with state operations. Explore strategic opportunities to expand coalition membership, partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders. Facilitate a collaborative and productive state coalition environment that advances racial equity goals.
Equity and Inclusion : Lead the coalition in approaching campaign, electoral, and coalition work through a lens of racial equity. Model principles of equity, diversity and inclusion internally and externally. Be culturally competent and support work to build power with BIPOC-led and focused partners.
Advance Election Modernization: Support or develop ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Required
7+ years of electoral and advocacy campaign experience, including experience in a midwestern or similarly positioned state. At least two cycles in leadership for statewide campaign operations and management of senior level campaign staff.
Expertise in electoral field program management, including outstanding organizing skills and the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component.
Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic and inclusive manner.
Commitment to advancing racial equity through programmatic work, partner relationships and organizational systems and processes.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in electoral, campaign, or organizing settings.
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion.
Strong staff management skills, including the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, support, mentoring, and consistent feedback.
Superb interpersonal skills, with an impressive history of forging strong and positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience working with funders, including preparing reports and presentations.
Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve across diverse audiences.
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Experience working with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN.
Knowledge or background in Michigan politics, organizations and the legislature.
Experience with vote-by-mail or absentee voter programs.
Experience with digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing.
Experience coordinating and/or interpreting public opinion research to inform plans and strategies.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience, $95,000 - $110,000.
America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 90% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401(K).
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1.
To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes' work on advancing racial equity.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disabi lity, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply
Feb 01, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes' work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to act on critical issues - from fighting for working families, to advancing women's healthcare, to protecting the environment, and more - and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes, modernize elections and win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
Commitment to Racial Equity
America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:
Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.
Position Overview
America Votes is seeking a talented leader with a record of success in coalition building and electoral and issue campaigns to serve as the Michigan State Director.
The State Director is responsible for leading and supporting local, state, and national America Votes partner organizations in the development and execution of coordinated plans to advance progressive change in Michigan.
The State Director will grow the state coalition and coordinate strategies between state and national partners to maximize the priorities, resources, and effectiveness of all partners.
The State Director will take a strategic, collaborative, and flexible approach to coalition management, planning and decision making and have the ability to lead through periods of political transition and membership expansion. The Director will recognize and capitalize on immediate political opportunities while also staying focused on long-term strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in electoral field program management, superb interpersonal skills, a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, the ability to foster trust and respect with stakeholders, and the capacity to lead an inclusive, collaborative and diverse coalition of partner organizations.
Location and Reporting Structure
This position is based in Lansing or Detroit, Michigan. The Michigan Director reports to the Deputy Director, States.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Campaign Strategy: Work with America Votes partner organizations and stakeholders to design efficient and effective statewide and ballot-level electoral and voter education plans based on short and long-term priorities. Evaluate and report on stakeholder's partner program outcomes and monitor progress toward goals. Ensure the security, development, and appropriate usage of the state coalition voter file. Work with America Votes' national development team to identify in-state funding opportunities to support America Votes' operations and partner-led programs.
Staff Management : Manage state staff of America Votes, including development of work plans, professional development, and ongoing supervision and support. Implement America Votes' organizational goals and manage staff toward delivering on the shared goals of the organization.
Coalition Leadership & Management: Convene individual coalition partners and the collective table on a regular basis and facilitate discussions, decision making, and other critical work. Assist local organizations in identifying resources to build capacity and improve performance, shared strategy, and organization-specific campaign plans. Implement systems for ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of strategies. Work directly with national staff and partners to ensure smooth communication with state operations. Explore strategic opportunities to expand coalition membership, partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders. Facilitate a collaborative and productive state coalition environment that advances racial equity goals.
Equity and Inclusion : Lead the coalition in approaching campaign, electoral, and coalition work through a lens of racial equity. Model principles of equity, diversity and inclusion internally and externally. Be culturally competent and support work to build power with BIPOC-led and focused partners.
Advance Election Modernization: Support or develop ongoing programs and legislative advocacy related to election modernization in collaboration with voting rights organizations and advocates.
Additional duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Required
7+ years of electoral and advocacy campaign experience, including experience in a midwestern or similarly positioned state. At least two cycles in leadership for statewide campaign operations and management of senior level campaign staff.
Expertise in electoral field program management, including outstanding organizing skills and the ability to write, evaluate, and execute winning campaign plans with a strong field component.
Ability to successfully manage a coalition in a thoughtful, strategic and inclusive manner.
Commitment to advancing racial equity through programmatic work, partner relationships and organizational systems and processes.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities, preferably in electoral, campaign, or organizing settings.
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgment and discretion.
Strong staff management skills, including the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, support, mentoring, and consistent feedback.
Superb interpersonal skills, with an impressive history of forging strong and positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and strategically disagree.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience working with funders, including preparing reports and presentations.
Ability to understand and synthesize data, using it to inform strategy and problem solve across diverse audiences.
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Proficiency in Google Suite tools or MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Experience working with independent expenditure campaigns and VAN.
Knowledge or background in Michigan politics, organizations and the legislature.
Experience with vote-by-mail or absentee voter programs.
Experience with digital programs, new voter contact technologies, and program testing.
Experience coordinating and/or interpreting public opinion research to inform plans and strategies.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience, $95,000 - $110,000.
America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 90% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401(K).
America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1.
To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.com/jobs/. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes' work on advancing racial equity.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disabi lity, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply
Collections Archivist – Hope College Library (11 month non-tenure track faculty position) Hope College seeks a Collections Archivist who is passionate about the power of telling stories through institutional and historical records of the past. This position will work with the traditional processing of archival materials as well as exciting digital projects, and provide support for student and faculty research. This position reports to the Director of Special Collections. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining the collections of the Joint Archives of Holland – accessioning new archival materials, processing physical and digital collections, developing processing priorities, and facilitating a records management program
Providing research services to students, faculty, staff, and community members
Hiring, training, and supervising student assistants
Coordinating digital projects with the library’s technical services and digital initiatives team.
The Archives are housed in the Theil Research Center on Hope College’s campus and at the Van Wylen Library. It serves as a regional center for local history research, specializing in Hope College, the history of the Dutch in America and the Holland, Michigan, area. The collections include works and writings from Hope College students and faculty, records from administrative offices, photographs, recordings, and videos documenting the history of the College from 1866 to present, and Reformed Church in America missionaries. ArchiveSpace was implemented in 2021 and many of the digitized materials are held in Digital Commons and in Artstor Public Collections , two online repositories.
Qualifications
Required:
ALA -accredited MILS / MLS with specialized archival training as a part of MILS degree or certificate program.
Experience in archives including some combination of experience and course work with archival processing, electronic records management, digitization and reference services.
Excellent oral and written communications skills; demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team.
Ability to understand diverse perspectives and the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment.
An understanding of and commitment to the undergraduate liberal arts college, the Mission of Hope College, and the historic Christian faith.
Preferred:
Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications including digital audio and visual reproduction software tools and current archival software systems such as Archon, Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace.
Knowledge of records management and/or digital asset management
Application Instructions:
This position would begin July 1, 2023 Applications are accepted online at www.hope.edu/jobs . Candidates will be considered as long as all requirements are met by start date. Applicants should upload:
Cover letter of application addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Jenifer Holman
A CV
Unofficial transcripts
A statement responding to Hope College’s mission statement , addressing how candidate would support two core dimensions of the mission: (a) candidate’s engagement with Hope College’s Christian Aspirations , and (b) candidate’s interest in the global and multicultural dimension with particular attention to diversity and inclusion.
In addition, please enter the contact information for three references on the application (including current email addresses). Those references will be contacted before on-campus interviews.
Review of applications will begin immediately upon application submission, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, the deadline to apply is Feb 13, 2023. Inquiries regarding this position or Hope College may be directed to Jenifer Holman at holman@hope.edu or 616-395-7790.
Jan 30, 2023
Full time
Collections Archivist – Hope College Library (11 month non-tenure track faculty position) Hope College seeks a Collections Archivist who is passionate about the power of telling stories through institutional and historical records of the past. This position will work with the traditional processing of archival materials as well as exciting digital projects, and provide support for student and faculty research. This position reports to the Director of Special Collections. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining the collections of the Joint Archives of Holland – accessioning new archival materials, processing physical and digital collections, developing processing priorities, and facilitating a records management program
Providing research services to students, faculty, staff, and community members
Hiring, training, and supervising student assistants
Coordinating digital projects with the library’s technical services and digital initiatives team.
The Archives are housed in the Theil Research Center on Hope College’s campus and at the Van Wylen Library. It serves as a regional center for local history research, specializing in Hope College, the history of the Dutch in America and the Holland, Michigan, area. The collections include works and writings from Hope College students and faculty, records from administrative offices, photographs, recordings, and videos documenting the history of the College from 1866 to present, and Reformed Church in America missionaries. ArchiveSpace was implemented in 2021 and many of the digitized materials are held in Digital Commons and in Artstor Public Collections , two online repositories.
Qualifications
Required:
ALA -accredited MILS / MLS with specialized archival training as a part of MILS degree or certificate program.
Experience in archives including some combination of experience and course work with archival processing, electronic records management, digitization and reference services.
Excellent oral and written communications skills; demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team.
Ability to understand diverse perspectives and the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment.
An understanding of and commitment to the undergraduate liberal arts college, the Mission of Hope College, and the historic Christian faith.
Preferred:
Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications including digital audio and visual reproduction software tools and current archival software systems such as Archon, Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace.
Knowledge of records management and/or digital asset management
Application Instructions:
This position would begin July 1, 2023 Applications are accepted online at www.hope.edu/jobs . Candidates will be considered as long as all requirements are met by start date. Applicants should upload:
Cover letter of application addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Jenifer Holman
A CV
Unofficial transcripts
A statement responding to Hope College’s mission statement , addressing how candidate would support two core dimensions of the mission: (a) candidate’s engagement with Hope College’s Christian Aspirations , and (b) candidate’s interest in the global and multicultural dimension with particular attention to diversity and inclusion.
In addition, please enter the contact information for three references on the application (including current email addresses). Those references will be contacted before on-campus interviews.
Review of applications will begin immediately upon application submission, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, the deadline to apply is Feb 13, 2023. Inquiries regarding this position or Hope College may be directed to Jenifer Holman at holman@hope.edu or 616-395-7790.
Organization Overview
GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.
Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.
Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.
Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone.
To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .
GreenLight Fund Detroit Overview
GreenLight Fund Detroit is part of a national nonprofit network with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.
GreenLight Fund Detroit recently announced a second $5M fund and its first fund launched the Center for Employment Opportunities to reduce re-incarceration and barriers to employment; New Teacher Center to improve teacher retention and district student performance; and Springboard Collaborative to close the K-3 literacy gap between home and school.
Position Overview
We seek an independent, highly organized, and social justice focused Coordinator with a passion for serving children and families in Detroit. Must thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture, love internal operations, and communicate effectively. The ideal candidate values equity and opportunity for all, continuous process improvement, attention to detail, and working on complex issues across functions.
This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Detroit, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Research current, relevant Detroit social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility.
Prepare and format presentations, reports and supporting materials for all advisory and community meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs, and relevant research.
Maintain internal project management, data entry and reporting systems (Salesforce, Google Sheets, Apricot and Box experience is a plus, but not required).
Support planning and execution of annual portfolio organization events, showcasing organizations, people, and local impact.
Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation.
Maintain and contribute regularly to local social media (Twitter) and Mailchimp e-newsletters.
Maintain the GreenLight Fund Detroit website pages and contribute to blog postings.
Conduct prospect research on potential Detroit donors/investors, and support ongoing stewardship for individuals, corporations and foundations.
Maintain GreenLight Fund Detroit’s investor database and support grant proposal/report writing as needed.
Assist with scheduling and logistics of key meetings and site visits.
Support consistent communications across a broad set of stakeholders.
Maintain local portfolio impact data and prepare reports as needed.
Support portfolio organizations as needed.
Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience.
Location
This full-time, permanent position is based in Detroit, Michigan.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is $50,000.
GreenLight Fund offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and professional development stipend.
To Apply
To apply, please attach a thoughtful resume and cover letter.
GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization and building a diverse workforce with an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org.
Oct 06, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview
GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.
Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.
Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.
Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone.
To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .
GreenLight Fund Detroit Overview
GreenLight Fund Detroit is part of a national nonprofit network with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.
GreenLight Fund Detroit recently announced a second $5M fund and its first fund launched the Center for Employment Opportunities to reduce re-incarceration and barriers to employment; New Teacher Center to improve teacher retention and district student performance; and Springboard Collaborative to close the K-3 literacy gap between home and school.
Position Overview
We seek an independent, highly organized, and social justice focused Coordinator with a passion for serving children and families in Detroit. Must thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture, love internal operations, and communicate effectively. The ideal candidate values equity and opportunity for all, continuous process improvement, attention to detail, and working on complex issues across functions.
This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Detroit, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Research current, relevant Detroit social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility.
Prepare and format presentations, reports and supporting materials for all advisory and community meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs, and relevant research.
Maintain internal project management, data entry and reporting systems (Salesforce, Google Sheets, Apricot and Box experience is a plus, but not required).
Support planning and execution of annual portfolio organization events, showcasing organizations, people, and local impact.
Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation.
Maintain and contribute regularly to local social media (Twitter) and Mailchimp e-newsletters.
Maintain the GreenLight Fund Detroit website pages and contribute to blog postings.
Conduct prospect research on potential Detroit donors/investors, and support ongoing stewardship for individuals, corporations and foundations.
Maintain GreenLight Fund Detroit’s investor database and support grant proposal/report writing as needed.
Assist with scheduling and logistics of key meetings and site visits.
Support consistent communications across a broad set of stakeholders.
Maintain local portfolio impact data and prepare reports as needed.
Support portfolio organizations as needed.
Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience.
Location
This full-time, permanent position is based in Detroit, Michigan.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is $50,000.
GreenLight Fund offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and professional development stipend.
To Apply
To apply, please attach a thoughtful resume and cover letter.
GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization and building a diverse workforce with an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org.
OVERVIEW
VoteRiders is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit, focused on voter ID education and assistance. We work nationwide and in key states to raise awareness of voter ID laws, make sure voters know what ID they need to vote in their state, and provide free help if they need it. Our programs identify, educate and help voters in need of voter ID assistance so they can vote with confidence, knowing they cannot be turned away.
We are seeking a Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator to lead VoteRiders’ outreach in the state and grow our impact there ahead of the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. This individual will work closely with VoteRiders’ National Outreach Director, our National Voter ID Assistance Director, and our Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director in planning and executing the Michigan outreach program. The Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator will be the main contact with state-based partners in Michigan, including voter engagement organizations as well as direct service providers that serve communities disproportionately impacted by voter ID laws.
This position, available ASAP, must be based in Michigan, with a preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to Detroit. The Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator reports to our National Outreach Director.
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $60,000/year, as well as healthcare benefits, paid sick leave, and paid time off per the policies outlined in VoteRiders’ Employee Handbook.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
60% Partner Outreach and Relationship Management
With the National Outreach Director, develop a state-specific strategic plan for partner outreach and support
Building on previous VoteRiders work in Michigan: identify, establish, and maintain meaningful partnerships with a diverse range of local organizations to support voter ID outreach and assistance, including voter engagement groups and direct service providers
Strengthen and support a coalition of organizations statewide to incorporate VoteRiders’ tools and services into their work
Craft and execute plans for Michigan partners to incorporate voter ID outreach, education, and assistance into their programs, including referrals of voters with ID issues to VoteRiders
Work with partner organizations to provide voter ID education, support and training as needed, implement programming, and track results
Build the capacity of partner organizations and their staff/volunteers to provide voters with the ID information and assistance they need
30% Voter and Volunteer Engagement
Proactively offer as well as respond to voter ID information and assistance needs of Michigan voters, including directly assisting Michigan voters to obtain their state ID if needed
Assist in the recruitment, training, and oversight of a diverse group of VoteRiders volunteers who can support VoteRiders activities in the state and virtually, including through the implementation of Voter ID Clinics and the provision of virtual voter ID assistance
10% Reporting
Maintain and regularly update the portions of the voter-intake and partner-outreach database concerning Michigan
Complete weekly Michigan outreach reports, ensuring timely and comprehensive reporting on established program metrics of success
Track and reconcile expenses associated with the organization of program activities, Voter ID Clinics, and voter ID assistance
Document stories, visually and otherwise, of voters assisted, including the steps taken to obtain an acceptable ID and capturing impact stories for posting on social and digital media as well as through traditional media
Other special projects as needed, including assisting with overall organizational efforts and priorities on an ad-hoc basis
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Lives in (or willing to relocate to) Michigan (relocation funds are not included)
At least three years’ experience in similar role, including community organizing
experience
Ability to build strong and sustainable collaborative relationships that achieve
actionable results
Exceptional interpersonal skills, motivation, and entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrated ability to manage details, resourcefully solve problems and follow through with minimum direct supervision
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; strong communicator, precise, compelling and diplomatic
Experience and ability to work with diverse and at-risk communities
Regular access to a reliable computer, internet signal, and cellphone
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Google Suite with aptitude to learn new software and systems
Willing to travel within Michigan with access to readily available and reliable transportation, either public transport or a personal vehicle with active license with appropriate insurance
Preferred/Plus
Spanish or additional relevant language skills
Experience with VAN
Existing relationships with Michigan democracy, direct service, and/or community organizations
Experience working within the political arena combined with experience at another not-for-profit organization
Experience with digital storytelling methods
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
VoteRiders is committed to diversity among its staff. VoteRiders is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at VoteRiders are based on our mission and program needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected basis. VoteRiders will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment.
TO APPLY
To apply, send a resume, cover letter and contact information as well as current or former working relationships for three references to the email address provided below. Please note that references will not be contacted without your permission. Include in the subject line: your last name and Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please include where you saw the job post or how you learned of the open position.
May 16, 2022
Full time
OVERVIEW
VoteRiders is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit, focused on voter ID education and assistance. We work nationwide and in key states to raise awareness of voter ID laws, make sure voters know what ID they need to vote in their state, and provide free help if they need it. Our programs identify, educate and help voters in need of voter ID assistance so they can vote with confidence, knowing they cannot be turned away.
We are seeking a Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator to lead VoteRiders’ outreach in the state and grow our impact there ahead of the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. This individual will work closely with VoteRiders’ National Outreach Director, our National Voter ID Assistance Director, and our Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director in planning and executing the Michigan outreach program. The Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator will be the main contact with state-based partners in Michigan, including voter engagement organizations as well as direct service providers that serve communities disproportionately impacted by voter ID laws.
This position, available ASAP, must be based in Michigan, with a preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to Detroit. The Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator reports to our National Outreach Director.
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $60,000/year, as well as healthcare benefits, paid sick leave, and paid time off per the policies outlined in VoteRiders’ Employee Handbook.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
60% Partner Outreach and Relationship Management
With the National Outreach Director, develop a state-specific strategic plan for partner outreach and support
Building on previous VoteRiders work in Michigan: identify, establish, and maintain meaningful partnerships with a diverse range of local organizations to support voter ID outreach and assistance, including voter engagement groups and direct service providers
Strengthen and support a coalition of organizations statewide to incorporate VoteRiders’ tools and services into their work
Craft and execute plans for Michigan partners to incorporate voter ID outreach, education, and assistance into their programs, including referrals of voters with ID issues to VoteRiders
Work with partner organizations to provide voter ID education, support and training as needed, implement programming, and track results
Build the capacity of partner organizations and their staff/volunteers to provide voters with the ID information and assistance they need
30% Voter and Volunteer Engagement
Proactively offer as well as respond to voter ID information and assistance needs of Michigan voters, including directly assisting Michigan voters to obtain their state ID if needed
Assist in the recruitment, training, and oversight of a diverse group of VoteRiders volunteers who can support VoteRiders activities in the state and virtually, including through the implementation of Voter ID Clinics and the provision of virtual voter ID assistance
10% Reporting
Maintain and regularly update the portions of the voter-intake and partner-outreach database concerning Michigan
Complete weekly Michigan outreach reports, ensuring timely and comprehensive reporting on established program metrics of success
Track and reconcile expenses associated with the organization of program activities, Voter ID Clinics, and voter ID assistance
Document stories, visually and otherwise, of voters assisted, including the steps taken to obtain an acceptable ID and capturing impact stories for posting on social and digital media as well as through traditional media
Other special projects as needed, including assisting with overall organizational efforts and priorities on an ad-hoc basis
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Lives in (or willing to relocate to) Michigan (relocation funds are not included)
At least three years’ experience in similar role, including community organizing
experience
Ability to build strong and sustainable collaborative relationships that achieve
actionable results
Exceptional interpersonal skills, motivation, and entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrated ability to manage details, resourcefully solve problems and follow through with minimum direct supervision
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; strong communicator, precise, compelling and diplomatic
Experience and ability to work with diverse and at-risk communities
Regular access to a reliable computer, internet signal, and cellphone
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Google Suite with aptitude to learn new software and systems
Willing to travel within Michigan with access to readily available and reliable transportation, either public transport or a personal vehicle with active license with appropriate insurance
Preferred/Plus
Spanish or additional relevant language skills
Experience with VAN
Existing relationships with Michigan democracy, direct service, and/or community organizations
Experience working within the political arena combined with experience at another not-for-profit organization
Experience with digital storytelling methods
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
VoteRiders is committed to diversity among its staff. VoteRiders is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at VoteRiders are based on our mission and program needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected basis. VoteRiders will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment.
TO APPLY
To apply, send a resume, cover letter and contact information as well as current or former working relationships for three references to the email address provided below. Please note that references will not be contacted without your permission. Include in the subject line: your last name and Michigan Voter ID Coalition Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please include where you saw the job post or how you learned of the open position.
Edpuzzle
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia & Washington
Description:
Have you always wanted to unite your passion for education with your customer support skills? Would you like to be part of the Customer Support team with a high social impact? If you have answered yes to the previous questions, then we can’t wait to meet you! With us, you will feel right at home.
We're looking for a Director of Global Customer Support to join the US-based team at Edpuzzle, a leading Edtech company trusted by over 80% of schools in the USA and millions of teachers and students across the globe, with offices in San Francisco and Barcelona. The right person will direct and oversee the organization’s customer support operations, developing and implementing a support strategy and operational plan in order to achieve business goals and objectives while providing best-in-class customer support around the world.
Responsibilities:
Have a global vision of customer support
Diversify team to provide excellent support to all our users around the world
Coordinate and unify the different teams of customer support
Guarantee response time and best-in-class quality customer support responses
Develop and implement methods to quantify customer issues, doubts, and common questions
Deliver reports to Product team to improve UX and reduce workload for the CS team
Oversee hiring and training of new and experienced customer support agents in multiple countries to provide excellent tech support, mostly around Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Google Classroom, and Setup (School Filters), while building a culture of excellence and exceptional customer experiences
Guarantee a Help Center in all the languages Edpuzzle operates in with the most common requests and update when necessary
Draft, implement, and execute policies, procedures, service levels, and requirements to facilitate a quality customer service experience company-wide
Identify and recommend or acquire updates and expansions to technology, equipment, and policies that may improve customer service and retention and reduce pain points
Draft and implement the department’s budget
Ensure consistent execution of our Support objectives as measured by a variety of KPIs
Manage escalation of critical customer issues
Build excellent interdepartmental relationships with Product and Engineering to ensure key input into prioritization of bug escalations and product enhancements, driven by customer feedback
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Curriculum, School Success, and Sales to ensure that we understand our customers deeply as we scale
Oversee team management to ensure target performance and quality levels are met while promoting individual professional growth and a positive, fun work environment
Own global strategy for time zone handoff, operational delivery, and measurement
Manage operational dashboard to track and monitor key business metrics, maintain a high-level view of all open customer issues, and present regular updates on open issues (both internally and externally)
Recruit, interview, hire, and train departmental supervisory staff
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with customer service software, databases and tools
Growth Mindset: Always seeking the “why” and “how can we make things better” and looking for ways to innovate that drive outstanding customer experiences
Thrives in the midst of ambiguity, yet creates simplicity and clarity for the company
Adaptability to change
Awareness of industry trends and applications
High-speed internet connection
Education and Experience:
5+ years of experience building and leading world class global support teams with high impact results
Experience in a high-growth SaaS company preferred
Experience with optimizing and implementing incident management processes at support operations level from SLA adherence to customer facing documentation
Previous experience with managing, coaching and developing teams across different locations, cultures and countries
Demonstrated experience with handling customer escalations in close collaboration with internal stakeholders from other departments like Sales and Engineering
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Hiring for remote work in these states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia & Washington
Benefits:
About remote positions:
Work remotely from the comfort of your own home or chosen workspace
Receive guidance from your manager & ask all the questions you need
Meet with your manager on a weekly basis to review status & brainstorm new projects to accomplish goals
Set daily tasks with your manager initially, over time becoming more autonomous & proactive in proposing new ideas to reach goals
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible PTO
MacBook, monitor, and flexible work-from-home setup
Incredible opportunity to grow, learn & build lifetime bonds with other passionate people
Edpuzzle is an equal opportunity employer, and we highly value diversity at our company. If you'd like to be considered for this position, please apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!
May 09, 2022
Full time
Description:
Have you always wanted to unite your passion for education with your customer support skills? Would you like to be part of the Customer Support team with a high social impact? If you have answered yes to the previous questions, then we can’t wait to meet you! With us, you will feel right at home.
We're looking for a Director of Global Customer Support to join the US-based team at Edpuzzle, a leading Edtech company trusted by over 80% of schools in the USA and millions of teachers and students across the globe, with offices in San Francisco and Barcelona. The right person will direct and oversee the organization’s customer support operations, developing and implementing a support strategy and operational plan in order to achieve business goals and objectives while providing best-in-class customer support around the world.
Responsibilities:
Have a global vision of customer support
Diversify team to provide excellent support to all our users around the world
Coordinate and unify the different teams of customer support
Guarantee response time and best-in-class quality customer support responses
Develop and implement methods to quantify customer issues, doubts, and common questions
Deliver reports to Product team to improve UX and reduce workload for the CS team
Oversee hiring and training of new and experienced customer support agents in multiple countries to provide excellent tech support, mostly around Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Google Classroom, and Setup (School Filters), while building a culture of excellence and exceptional customer experiences
Guarantee a Help Center in all the languages Edpuzzle operates in with the most common requests and update when necessary
Draft, implement, and execute policies, procedures, service levels, and requirements to facilitate a quality customer service experience company-wide
Identify and recommend or acquire updates and expansions to technology, equipment, and policies that may improve customer service and retention and reduce pain points
Draft and implement the department’s budget
Ensure consistent execution of our Support objectives as measured by a variety of KPIs
Manage escalation of critical customer issues
Build excellent interdepartmental relationships with Product and Engineering to ensure key input into prioritization of bug escalations and product enhancements, driven by customer feedback
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Curriculum, School Success, and Sales to ensure that we understand our customers deeply as we scale
Oversee team management to ensure target performance and quality levels are met while promoting individual professional growth and a positive, fun work environment
Own global strategy for time zone handoff, operational delivery, and measurement
Manage operational dashboard to track and monitor key business metrics, maintain a high-level view of all open customer issues, and present regular updates on open issues (both internally and externally)
Recruit, interview, hire, and train departmental supervisory staff
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with customer service software, databases and tools
Growth Mindset: Always seeking the “why” and “how can we make things better” and looking for ways to innovate that drive outstanding customer experiences
Thrives in the midst of ambiguity, yet creates simplicity and clarity for the company
Adaptability to change
Awareness of industry trends and applications
High-speed internet connection
Education and Experience:
5+ years of experience building and leading world class global support teams with high impact results
Experience in a high-growth SaaS company preferred
Experience with optimizing and implementing incident management processes at support operations level from SLA adherence to customer facing documentation
Previous experience with managing, coaching and developing teams across different locations, cultures and countries
Demonstrated experience with handling customer escalations in close collaboration with internal stakeholders from other departments like Sales and Engineering
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Hiring for remote work in these states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia & Washington
Benefits:
About remote positions:
Work remotely from the comfort of your own home or chosen workspace
Receive guidance from your manager & ask all the questions you need
Meet with your manager on a weekly basis to review status & brainstorm new projects to accomplish goals
Set daily tasks with your manager initially, over time becoming more autonomous & proactive in proposing new ideas to reach goals
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible PTO
MacBook, monitor, and flexible work-from-home setup
Incredible opportunity to grow, learn & build lifetime bonds with other passionate people
Edpuzzle is an equal opportunity employer, and we highly value diversity at our company. If you'd like to be considered for this position, please apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine our access to the ballot — is seeking a dynamic full-time Membership Manager to drive the organization’s membership recruitment and retention as well as small dollar donations.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience in using a CRM, managing and using a database, executing small dollar fundraising campaigns, and using digital media to grow an audience. This position offers the opportunity to lead membership engagement strategy in collaboration with the Communications, Development, and Advocacy & Outreach departments. T his position, alongside a team of tenacious colleagues, will advocate for strong environmental protections, and build and amplify the voices of communities of color and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues.
Job Responsibilities
This position reports to the Development Director, is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, and is responsible for the following:
Developing and executing Michigan LCV and Michigan LCV Education Fund’s small dollar donation program, including our direct mail campaigns.
Setting membership growth goals, creating and implementing a plan to reach those goals through list purchasing and organic membership engagement, and tracking progress through weekly metrics.
Developing strategies to move current and prospective members up the ladder of engagement using online and offline tactics.
Organizing and segmenting all existing membership data to best steward our current members.
Developing creative stewardship and engagement programs for various donor types, including but not limited to recurring donors, small-dollar donors, mid-range donors, and action-takers.
Staying up to date on best practices and current trends in online fundraising and implementing innovative tactics to drive membership growth and fundraising.
Working closely with each department to ensure the best use of their data and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering yourself to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and attend campaign events.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are experienced, strategic, creative, aware of current trends, and detail-oriented . You should have:
Excellent strategic-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to create work plans and set priorities to achieve long-term goals.
Demonstrated experience in small dollar fundraising, membership communications, and effectively using a CRM database.
Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing strategic and innovative plans in order to grow donors and action takers using both online and offline tactics.
A track record of managing processes, people, and deadlines necessary to achieve fundraising goals.
Writing and speaking skills and experience that translate into compelling pitches, effective asks, and meaningful reports to members on the impact of their contributions that reflect the mission, goals, and values of our organization.
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, empowering culture.
Proficiency working with a variety of software systems, including Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and a CRM database (ideally Every Action and/or Voter Activation Network).
Ability to break down complex environmental issues/policy into digestible and understandable information for the general public.
Understanding of Michigan’s political and environmental arenas is a plus.
Reliable access to transportation, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to participate in campaign activities (canvassing and/or phone banking).
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Mar 08, 2022
Full time
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine our access to the ballot — is seeking a dynamic full-time Membership Manager to drive the organization’s membership recruitment and retention as well as small dollar donations.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience in using a CRM, managing and using a database, executing small dollar fundraising campaigns, and using digital media to grow an audience. This position offers the opportunity to lead membership engagement strategy in collaboration with the Communications, Development, and Advocacy & Outreach departments. T his position, alongside a team of tenacious colleagues, will advocate for strong environmental protections, and build and amplify the voices of communities of color and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues.
Job Responsibilities
This position reports to the Development Director, is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, and is responsible for the following:
Developing and executing Michigan LCV and Michigan LCV Education Fund’s small dollar donation program, including our direct mail campaigns.
Setting membership growth goals, creating and implementing a plan to reach those goals through list purchasing and organic membership engagement, and tracking progress through weekly metrics.
Developing strategies to move current and prospective members up the ladder of engagement using online and offline tactics.
Organizing and segmenting all existing membership data to best steward our current members.
Developing creative stewardship and engagement programs for various donor types, including but not limited to recurring donors, small-dollar donors, mid-range donors, and action-takers.
Staying up to date on best practices and current trends in online fundraising and implementing innovative tactics to drive membership growth and fundraising.
Working closely with each department to ensure the best use of their data and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering yourself to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and attend campaign events.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are experienced, strategic, creative, aware of current trends, and detail-oriented . You should have:
Excellent strategic-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to create work plans and set priorities to achieve long-term goals.
Demonstrated experience in small dollar fundraising, membership communications, and effectively using a CRM database.
Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing strategic and innovative plans in order to grow donors and action takers using both online and offline tactics.
A track record of managing processes, people, and deadlines necessary to achieve fundraising goals.
Writing and speaking skills and experience that translate into compelling pitches, effective asks, and meaningful reports to members on the impact of their contributions that reflect the mission, goals, and values of our organization.
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, empowering culture.
Proficiency working with a variety of software systems, including Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and a CRM database (ideally Every Action and/or Voter Activation Network).
Ability to break down complex environmental issues/policy into digestible and understandable information for the general public.
Understanding of Michigan’s political and environmental arenas is a plus.
Reliable access to transportation, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to participate in campaign activities (canvassing and/or phone banking).
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Southeast Michigan
Advocacy & Outreach Director
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations working to clean up our water and air, address climate change, and protect access to voting — is seeking a dynamic, full-time Advocacy & Outreach Director to lead our team doing regional organizing work through issue-based engagement and electoral campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in candidate campaigns or 501(c)(4) issue-based community organizing. They will have a proven ability to develop a team and execute successful, metric-driven programs that build our organization’s growing membership and volunteer base. They will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and able to handle a heavy workload. This position is an opportunity to develop and run large-scale programming that becomes a model for others in the state, the Great Lakes region and within national political networks .
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
The Advocacy & Outreach Director is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, reports to the Campaigns Director, and is responsible for the following:
Design and drive the daily work of the Advocacy & Outreach team, and working together with our leadership team to devise strategies around broader engagement of voters in our anchor regions of the state
Recruit, manage, and help develop staff within the Advocacy & Outreach team by fostering collaboration, holding them accountable for goals, providing regular feedback, and supporting their professional development
Track Advocacy & Outreach metrics and draft quantitative and qualitative reports to staff, board, partners, and funders, including a monthly newsletter about the department’s work
Be creative by implementing and testing new, effective organizing tactics and strategies to grow our organizing reach
Work in partnership with other internal teams to strategically engage Michigan LCV’s membership base — building in a series of meaningful volunteer opportunities for them to participate fully in our programs
Oversee work with local elected officials, advising on how to move Michigan LCV’s agenda in each region (most notably, in the following counties: Oakland, Kent, Wayne, Washtenaw, Kalamazoo and Grand Traverse)
Be a pivotal point person in the organization for important coalitions — attending, organizing and/or leading meetings with key partners across Michigan in order to build relationships, identify opportunities for engagement, and advance the Michigan LCV’s goals
Collaborate with both our Communications and Government Affairs teams to execute hard-hitting accountability programs on state and local lawmakers, major energy utilities, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and other targets within our issue space
Michigan LCV elects people by doing the hard work of campaigning, which means our staff are expected to participate in field canvassing, text and phone banking, and campaign events.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who excel in field strategy , are results-oriented, and have strong management skills. You should have:
At least 4 years worth of either candidate campaign or 501(c)(4) issue-based advocacy experience, with at least a portion of that time in a leadership position
A passion for electoral campaigns and a strong belief that who we elect matters
Ability to articulate how to plan out and execute goal-oriented campaigns, and a track record of work experience to back that up
Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a wide range of stakeholders, especially those in communities of color
A proven track record of managing high-performing teams of staff, consultants, and volunteers who represent a rich mix of people across race, gender, sexual orientation, and other group identities
The ability to manage multiple projects at once while maintaining an understanding of the overall vision; does not get rattled by needed pivots in a fast-pace work environment
Experience analyzing and manipulating electoral data, including comprehensive understanding of the NPG/Voter Action Network (VAN)
Experience creating and managing program budgets
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and understand how to most efficiently and effectively reach goals
Ability to come up with innovative organizing strategies in a changing landscape
A positive, problem-solving mentality and ability to deploy creative solutions to challenges
Understanding of the importance of storytelling and personal connection to inspire volunteer action
A valid driver’s license, car insurance, reliable access to a car, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to canvass, walking at least a mile and navigating physical obstacles such as stairs
Cultural Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Benefits and Compensation
The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 - $91,000. The benefits package includes health and dental coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that really matters.
Nov 17, 2021
Full time
Advocacy & Outreach Director
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations working to clean up our water and air, address climate change, and protect access to voting — is seeking a dynamic, full-time Advocacy & Outreach Director to lead our team doing regional organizing work through issue-based engagement and electoral campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in candidate campaigns or 501(c)(4) issue-based community organizing. They will have a proven ability to develop a team and execute successful, metric-driven programs that build our organization’s growing membership and volunteer base. They will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and able to handle a heavy workload. This position is an opportunity to develop and run large-scale programming that becomes a model for others in the state, the Great Lakes region and within national political networks .
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
The Advocacy & Outreach Director is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, reports to the Campaigns Director, and is responsible for the following:
Design and drive the daily work of the Advocacy & Outreach team, and working together with our leadership team to devise strategies around broader engagement of voters in our anchor regions of the state
Recruit, manage, and help develop staff within the Advocacy & Outreach team by fostering collaboration, holding them accountable for goals, providing regular feedback, and supporting their professional development
Track Advocacy & Outreach metrics and draft quantitative and qualitative reports to staff, board, partners, and funders, including a monthly newsletter about the department’s work
Be creative by implementing and testing new, effective organizing tactics and strategies to grow our organizing reach
Work in partnership with other internal teams to strategically engage Michigan LCV’s membership base — building in a series of meaningful volunteer opportunities for them to participate fully in our programs
Oversee work with local elected officials, advising on how to move Michigan LCV’s agenda in each region (most notably, in the following counties: Oakland, Kent, Wayne, Washtenaw, Kalamazoo and Grand Traverse)
Be a pivotal point person in the organization for important coalitions — attending, organizing and/or leading meetings with key partners across Michigan in order to build relationships, identify opportunities for engagement, and advance the Michigan LCV’s goals
Collaborate with both our Communications and Government Affairs teams to execute hard-hitting accountability programs on state and local lawmakers, major energy utilities, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and other targets within our issue space
Michigan LCV elects people by doing the hard work of campaigning, which means our staff are expected to participate in field canvassing, text and phone banking, and campaign events.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who excel in field strategy , are results-oriented, and have strong management skills. You should have:
At least 4 years worth of either candidate campaign or 501(c)(4) issue-based advocacy experience, with at least a portion of that time in a leadership position
A passion for electoral campaigns and a strong belief that who we elect matters
Ability to articulate how to plan out and execute goal-oriented campaigns, and a track record of work experience to back that up
Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a wide range of stakeholders, especially those in communities of color
A proven track record of managing high-performing teams of staff, consultants, and volunteers who represent a rich mix of people across race, gender, sexual orientation, and other group identities
The ability to manage multiple projects at once while maintaining an understanding of the overall vision; does not get rattled by needed pivots in a fast-pace work environment
Experience analyzing and manipulating electoral data, including comprehensive understanding of the NPG/Voter Action Network (VAN)
Experience creating and managing program budgets
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and understand how to most efficiently and effectively reach goals
Ability to come up with innovative organizing strategies in a changing landscape
A positive, problem-solving mentality and ability to deploy creative solutions to challenges
Understanding of the importance of storytelling and personal connection to inspire volunteer action
A valid driver’s license, car insurance, reliable access to a car, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to canvass, walking at least a mile and navigating physical obstacles such as stairs
Cultural Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Benefits and Compensation
The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 - $91,000. The benefits package includes health and dental coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that really matters.
Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Ann Arbor MI
Development Administrator
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations working to clean up our water and air, address climate change, and protect access to voting — is seeking a full-time Development Administrator to ensure our fundraising efforts are strategic, tracked, reported, and celebrated and to work closely with the Development Director to manage the internal department operations. This position is responsible for all information necessary for Michigan LCV to build meaningful donor relationships, expand our impact over time, and reach ambitious goals.
The ideal candidate will have experience in process improvement, a high standard for quality quantitative and qualitative data, and an interest in working in the details. This position offers an opportunity to build the backbone of a growing development program, to create innovative, efficient ways to better inform outreach and relationships with donors, and to support a team of dedicated, kind and fun colleagues in reaching big goals.
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations, and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air, and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
The Development Administrator reports to the Development Director, is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, and is responsible for the following:
Managing the Michigan LCV donor database (NGP EveryAction), including handling data entry and wealth screening, as well as creating donor and financial reports, running donor/prospect lists, and making batch updates to the system as needed
Plan, oversee and execute membership fundraising programs, including online fundraising campaigns, direct mail campaigns, and in close collaboration with the Communications Department, identifying creative fundraising opportunities throughout the year
Working closely with the Financial Analyst, handling and processing gifts, and updating necessary logs and databases with the latest information
Providing donor services and support that add up to an exemplary customer service experience
Seeking out and implementing new ways to collect, organize, and present data and information on fund development efforts that deepen understanding, keep our entire team up to date with progress to goal, and inspire new ways to meet ambitious goals
Managing and supporting our internal grants management process including, but not limited to, management of all grants deadlines, providing support to the Development team in drafting proposals and reports, managing financial needs, and tracking prospective foundational information
Playing a lead support role in planning and execution of all Development and Partnerships events
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering yourself to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and campaign events
Working closely with the Development Director to ensure execution of fundraising for all revenue streams
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are thorough executors of detailed, data-oriented work, who like to improve processes and systems, and who take initiative to solve problems. You should have:
The ability to support a team and work collaboratively across departments
Experience researching, tracking, and reporting on detailed information in a clear, concise, and easily-digestible manner
A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball or missing deadlines
A customer-centric attitude and a commitment to enabling work to get done more efficiently
Experience actively managing a comprehensive donor management database, including a working knowledge of database and information systems and an interest in improving processes, functionality, and the quality of data
A valid driver’s license, car insurance, reliable access to a car, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to canvass, walking at least a mile and navigating physical obstacles such as stairs
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Compensation & Benefits
The starting salary for this position ranges from $40,000 - $57,000 depending on experience. Michigan LCV offers a benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that matters.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Nov 11, 2021
Full time
Development Administrator
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations working to clean up our water and air, address climate change, and protect access to voting — is seeking a full-time Development Administrator to ensure our fundraising efforts are strategic, tracked, reported, and celebrated and to work closely with the Development Director to manage the internal department operations. This position is responsible for all information necessary for Michigan LCV to build meaningful donor relationships, expand our impact over time, and reach ambitious goals.
The ideal candidate will have experience in process improvement, a high standard for quality quantitative and qualitative data, and an interest in working in the details. This position offers an opportunity to build the backbone of a growing development program, to create innovative, efficient ways to better inform outreach and relationships with donors, and to support a team of dedicated, kind and fun colleagues in reaching big goals.
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations, and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air, and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
The Development Administrator reports to the Development Director, is ideally based in Southeast Michigan or the Grand Rapids area, and is responsible for the following:
Managing the Michigan LCV donor database (NGP EveryAction), including handling data entry and wealth screening, as well as creating donor and financial reports, running donor/prospect lists, and making batch updates to the system as needed
Plan, oversee and execute membership fundraising programs, including online fundraising campaigns, direct mail campaigns, and in close collaboration with the Communications Department, identifying creative fundraising opportunities throughout the year
Working closely with the Financial Analyst, handling and processing gifts, and updating necessary logs and databases with the latest information
Providing donor services and support that add up to an exemplary customer service experience
Seeking out and implementing new ways to collect, organize, and present data and information on fund development efforts that deepen understanding, keep our entire team up to date with progress to goal, and inspire new ways to meet ambitious goals
Managing and supporting our internal grants management process including, but not limited to, management of all grants deadlines, providing support to the Development team in drafting proposals and reports, managing financial needs, and tracking prospective foundational information
Playing a lead support role in planning and execution of all Development and Partnerships events
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means volunteering yourself to do door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and campaign events
Working closely with the Development Director to ensure execution of fundraising for all revenue streams
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are thorough executors of detailed, data-oriented work, who like to improve processes and systems, and who take initiative to solve problems. You should have:
The ability to support a team and work collaboratively across departments
Experience researching, tracking, and reporting on detailed information in a clear, concise, and easily-digestible manner
A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball or missing deadlines
A customer-centric attitude and a commitment to enabling work to get done more efficiently
Experience actively managing a comprehensive donor management database, including a working knowledge of database and information systems and an interest in improving processes, functionality, and the quality of data
A valid driver’s license, car insurance, reliable access to a car, the internet, and a phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to canvass, walking at least a mile and navigating physical obstacles such as stairs
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
Compensation & Benefits
The starting salary for this position ranges from $40,000 - $57,000 depending on experience. Michigan LCV offers a benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that matters.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.