Job Description
Job Title: Finance Coordinator (Accounts Receivable)
Reports to: Director of Finance
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Starting: January 2024
Location: Washington, DC area
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported over 330 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 140 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with more than 30 two and four-year institutions across the country. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.
By joining our team, you will be working for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits" by the Catalogue for Philanthropy. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we have done the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.
Position:
The Finance Coordinator is a full-time position, working directly with the Director of Finance to support accurate financial documentation and processing for the organization. The Finance Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the implementation of fiscal operations and conducting bookkeeping functions, allowing Generation Hope to best serve families nationwide.
Responsibilities:
- Preliminary review of bank account’s revenue and balance sheet
- Working with the Development Team to ensure thank you notes for donors and funders are accurate and are sent in a timely manner
- Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with Generation Hope’s policies and accepted accounting practices
- Compiling compliance-related documents and receipts for grant reports
- Leading the creation and execution of contracts with technical assistance clients and invoicing clients for timely payment
- Assisting with bookkeeping tasks, data entry, tracking grant funds, and monthly departmental budget reports for the Leadership Team
- Researching and resolving outstanding donation and pledge payments
- Assisting with implementing new policies and procedure to streamline accounts receivable, including reviewing and analyzing expenses to ensure efficiencies
- Assisting with the monthly close and reconciliation process, the annual audit, and annual budgeting processes
- Other duties as assigned
To be successful in the position, you must be able to:
- Keep all stakeholder information confidential
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Innovate and be creative, having the ability to generate solutions that will streamline work
- Serve as an accountability partner for staff and a thought partner for the Director of Finance
To qualify for this position, you should have:
- Personal qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope
- An Associate’s degree in nonprofit management, finance management, finance, and or business administration or a similar degree program, or a combination of training and experience
- At least two (2) years of bookkeeping experience with technical proficiency in standard accounts receivable procedures, account reconciliation, and analysis
- At least two (2) years of hands-on experience utilizing QuickBooks software, Zoho Books, or similar financial-management software
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, CRMs, etc.
- Strong math skills
- Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making
- Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE. Generation Hope has a hybrid remote and in-office work model.
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. As a safeguard to the health of our employees, participants, and community, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the employment start date. Our full vaccination policy is available here.
- To apply, please complete the online application here: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now. Please do not call.
Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.
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Job Title: Events Manager
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Reports to: Director of Development & Communications
Starting: November 2022
Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Deadline to Apply: October 28, 2022
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date we have provided more than $1 million in tuition assistance, supported 275 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 100 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 20+ two and four-year institutions around the DC Metro region as well as other institutions across the country. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.
We are one of the “best non-profits in the region.” Here's why. By joining our team, you will be working for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits in the Washington, DC region" by the Catalogue for Philanthropy. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we have done the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.
Position:
Generation Hope seeks an experienced, knowledgeable, and driven Events Manager who will be responsible for creating and executing an in-person and virtual events strategy that creates a consistent and values-aligned experience for all audiences across our departments. The position will spearhead and manage the organization’s annual events calendar and lead or advise on all key events from board meetings and trainings to our annual fundraiser. A cross-organizational role, the Events Manager will coordinate with team members from all departments as well as external consultants and vendors to ensure successful events that center families and create a stellar attendee experience. As a member of our Development & Communications team and a key member of our 30+ person staff, the Events Manager will be surrounded by people who care deeply about racial justice and who are bold, strategic, and committed to achieving progress toward our mission every year.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Generation Hope’s events strategy and philosophy, ensuring that all events are executed with a race equity lens that prioritizes and centers family voice
- Direct the planning, management, and execution of all major events and advise teams on smaller events
- Create templates, best practices, and other tools to ensure consistent event experiences across all Generation Hope departments and sites
- Spearhead and manage organization-wide events calendar
- Collaborate and build relationships with staff members across the organization to develop events that bring Generation Hope’s brand and messaging to life through external and internal experiential events
- Work with the Development & Communications team to ensure fundraising event sponsors receive all appropriate sponsorship benefits
- Collaborate with the Development & Communications team to ensure accurate and consistent event messaging as part of Generation Hope’s overall marketing and communication strategy, including print collateral, email campaigns, social media, etc.
- Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure new suppliers and vendors are documented in Generation Hope's accounting systems and payments are in compliance with Generation Hope's Financial Policies and Procedures
- Prioritize and track the progress of all event contracts and serve as the main point of contact for vendors
- Evaluate and analyze event data and provide insights for future event success, including post event analysis, debriefs, and wrap-up reports, to ensure promotion efforts and brand experiences are optimized and align to Generation Hope’s strategic objectives
- Support team members in adapting event strategies to local markets
- Effectively manage major event budgets and make annual budget recommendations to Director of Development & Communications for fiscal year budget creation
- Assist with writing run of show documents, event scripts, and talking points for speakers
- Collaborate with the Development & Communications team to ensure the Events page on Generation Hope’s website is regularly updated and accurate
Skills and Qualifications:
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Generation Hope’s mission
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in successfully executing large events (i.e. 200+ attendees) for various audiences
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts and strategies, orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively manage vendors in designing brand-compliant materials
- Ability to craft events that demonstrate a firm understanding of the attendee experience and achieve event outcomes
- Experience with Google Suite, CRM systems, Canva or other design software, PowerPoint/multimedia presentation, and project management software preferred
- Ability to work independently, with strong prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Ability to adapt and respond to internal and external shifts that result in short deadlines and quick project turnarounds
- Occasional travel outside of the D.C. area is likely
- Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
Generation Hope has a hybrid remote and in-office work model. Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. As a safeguard to the health of our employees, participants, and community, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the employment start date.