Making Waves Education Foundation

ABOUT THE POSITION  Our Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships will play an important role building external partnerships that position Making Waves to increase college and career opportunities and outcomes for underrepresented students in the Bay Area. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will be responsible for 1) leading the year-to-year strategy and execution of corporate partnerships, 2) managing a portfolio of institutional funders, 3) retaining, upgrading, and diversifying our base of corporate and foundation partners.   OUR COMMITMENT TO THE DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS   We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:  A competitive base salary range of $102,672-154,008 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. We intend to hire a candidate who fully meets or exceeds the qualifications for this role, so we expect to offer a base salary in the top half of the salary band.   In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we do not negotiate salaries.  Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.  51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time).  100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).  Occasional paid staff lunches and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HSA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend.  A hybrid work environment where you will work from the office on five (5) common days and up to 3 additional days for Leadership Team meetings a month, with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.  RESPONSIBILITIES  The Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships’ primary responsibilities include:  Corporate Partnerships Strategy and Execution   Craft and execute an overall annual and long-term vision for Corporate partnerships, including strategies and campaigns for retaining and upgrading current donors, securing new donor investments, and strengthening pathways for Making Waves Academy and college students to pursue postsecondary opportunities   Conduct regular analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to inform ongoing priorities and adjust course where needed in order to ultimately meet ambitious annual goals aligned with organization OKRs and strategic plan  Funder Cultivation and Stewardship   Source, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity corporations and foundations by developing and executing tailored cultivation and engagement plans  Develop and maintain fluency in Making Waves Education Foundation and Making Waves Academy programs and operations  Strategically leverage the CEO, Chief Development Officer, board members, and other senior leaders to steward and engage donors, including preparing these individuals for successful funder interactions  Compose tailored grant narratives, pitches, and employee engagement opportunities for high-stakes corporate and foundation donors, including reports, proposals, and donor correspondence  Collaborate with Making Waves Academy team to cultivate/steward current and prospective corporate and foundation funders   Maintain up-to-date donor records for relationships to ensure accuracy of account information, interaction history, and proposal/report submissions  Assess Bay Area corporate and foundation philanthropy landscape through research and prospecting databases, identifying and qualifying new and lapsed funders for outreach and cultivation efforts  Contribute to important cross-functional projects   Serve as a member of the Leadership Team  Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future.  Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance.  Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization.  KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  What you’ve accomplished (required):  5+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership or institutional fundraising with a proven record of achieving ambitious goals  Prior experience working in K-12 education, external partnerships, or strategy highly preferred   Knowledge of Salesforce CRM preferred but not required   Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university  Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:  A highly strategic professional with a history of setting a vision and defining strategies to achieve ambitious goals.  Innovative and creative thinker who consistently develops new and bold ideas. Ability to operate independently in ambiguity and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.  Exceptional relationship-builder with experience building authentic relationships and partnerships with civic, nonprofit, political, and community leaders. Ability to understand the perspectives of others, engender trust, and draw on this to inspire others to collaborate and take action.   An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines   Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, that allows you to represent Making Waves to a broad scope of external constituents.  Ability to translate strategy into action and move multiple projects forward. Strong organizational skills with a track record of producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines.  Commitment to constant learning. Strives to continuously develop and improve performance by reflecting on lessons from successes and failures, demonstrating resilience after setbacks, and then acting on reflections to inform future performance.   How you work and what you value:  You relate with and align with our  core values  (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)  You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values  You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter  You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.)  You enjoy fundraising, business development, and partnership creation. You are driven by results and will be satisfied in a role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution.  ABOUT MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION  Making Waves Education Foundation is an education nonprofit that students historically underserved and underrepresented to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.   We support  Making Waves Academy  (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) is invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 5th – 12th graders and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.  RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION  Making Waves Education Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Education Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.  This job description reflects Making Waves Education Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time

ABOUT THE COLLEGE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, BUDGETING ROLE  The College Program Coordinator, Budgeting will manage a caseload of approximately 150 college students and support with the financial components of earning a college degree. College Program Coordinator, Budgeting works with students to choose an affordable college, set and maintain budgets, manage the CAP scholarship, complete financial aid forms, and graduate with minimal debt.   SALARY & BENEFITS We are proud to offer an above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of promoting transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness.  This is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:    A competitive base salary range of $63,750-$86,250 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy.  51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time)  100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).  Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend  A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.  RESPONSIBILITIES  The College Program Coordinator, Budgeting primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Direct Service (30%)  Support Wave-Makers through federal, state, and institutional financial aid application and renewal processes, paying attention to critical deadlines   Work with Wave-Makers to identify and overcome financial obstacles that prevent them from succeeding   Advise Wave-Makers on financial aid and CAP scholarship policies and guidelines, budgeting skills, and loan and repayment options  Provide financial aid and literacy advising to Wave-Makers and their families through presentations, workshops, seminars, group working sessions, and one-on-one meetings   Work collaboratively with Making Waves Foundation staff to ensure that Wave-Makers receive excellent financial services   Administrative Responsibilities (50%)   Maintain detailed and accurate records in the program team's Salesforce database, including Wave-Maker communication, task completion, budgets, scholarship payments, and financial aid   Process scholarship payment requests and petitions in accordance with policies and guidelines  Utilize Salesforce reports and list views to measure progress against goals and inform Wave-Maker outreach  Program and Organizational Support (20%)   Advance, lead, or develop programming in the following areas:  Financial literacy workshops and newsletters  Curriculum development   Complete projects and support team members as needed   Attend Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy events as assigned  Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement and Organization Processes    Prioritize Professional Growth: Research, schedule, and participate in professional development opportunities in service of their professional growth and impact on the organization    Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future  Additional duties and responsibilities as needed  KEY EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS   REQUIRED  Bachelor’s degree   2-4 years of related work experience in financial aid, scholarships, and/or financial literacy  Ability to manage multiple key priorities and tasks in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment   Excellent analytical thinking, detail orientation, and integrity   Experience delivering effective presentations  Strong computer and database skills, with Salesforce experience a plus  A demonstrated commitment to our vision and Core Values   A deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for Program team events, as needed  Occasional local travel required   PREFERRED  Fluency in Spanish a plus   CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE  Collaboration: It is key to work with each other in order to create successful programming for our Wave Makers.    Solutions Orientation: When engaging with teammates and/or facilitating and participating in discussions, uses solutions-oriented thinking and focuses on arriving at outcomes.    Developing Strategies: Makes connections between a range of data, information, or ideas and creates actionable strategies or solutions.    Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of others by seeking their input and fostering open dialogue.    Influencing Others to Achieve Outcomes: Listens and is flexible in approach and communicating with others, using a range of influencing strategies to cultivate support and to inspire action.    Responsibility: Operating, planning, & executing as well as, abide by organizational policies.   Abide by Organizational Policies: Demonstrate through actions and compliance a thorough understanding of organizational policies.    Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodation or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons.   Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage BIPOC-identifying individuals to apply.  

Our Vision for the Early Career Program Specialist   Making Waves Foundation is seeking a skilled professional to join their Early Career & Alumni team and assist Wave Makers and recent college graduates with career planning and support. The Early Career Program Specialist will play a crucial role in providing direct support to the department and collaborating with the Wave Makers, Alumni, Coaching team, and the Marketing & Storytelling team to promote career exposure, exploration, and experience. The ultimate goal is to establish a pathway to career opportunities and to strengthen existing partnerships that lead to internships and job opportunities. The Early Career Program Specialist will also be responsible for leading the creation of career development content for Wave Makers and Alumni.   In the initial 6-12 months, a successful candidate will have worked to enhance the career development content and increase participation in career-focused workshops, alumni career panels, and other events. They will have also collaborated with the Senior Manager of Early Career & Alumni to strengthen internal and external partnerships that promote personal and professional growth for the Wave Makers.   Our Commitment to the Early Career Program Specialist  We are proud of the above-market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. This position is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:   A competitive base salary range of $75,055-$101,545 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy.   51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time)   100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).   Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend   A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.   Responsibilities  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.   Early Career Student & Alumni Services: Provide career advising to support student internship and job placements. (30%)  Advise students and alumni via one-on-one and/or small groups on complex career cha llenges and individual career development plans including but not limited to administering and interpreting career assessments and goal setting.   Support students with developing career-related skills via resume and cover letter writing, interview prep, internship and job search strategies, etc.   Support Wave-Makers in post-college goals through individual coaching and providing resources for topics including, but not limited to, graduate school admissions and career transitions   Provide support for alumni through presentations, workshops, seminars, group working sessions, and individual coaching   Program Implementation: Compile staff- and student-facing resources and systems to support integrated career programming. (45%)   Coordinate with Sr. Manager Early Career & Alumni to ensure smooth alumni programming (e.g., workshops, alumni panels, alumni survey,)  Coordinate, create, contribute to, and deliver professional development workshops, presentations, and materials for Coaching team  Support student and alumni engagement to inform program design (e.g., plan and prepare agendas for advisory meetings, conduct outreach)  Work collaboratively with Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy staff to ensure Wave-Makers receive excellent services  Collaborate with other staff and departments to ensure students receive comprehensive support services which may include but are not limited to: Career exploration, career readiness, and career experience  Collaborate with Marketing and Storytelling team to develop career and alumni content, event marketing, and contribute to content strategy for social media, websites, newsletters, and other channels.  Support partnership development that leads to career/internship opportunities for Wave Makers (e.g., research, scoping, implementation)  Data Organization & Administration: Implement robust early career and alumni data tracking and collection systems to inform program services. (20%)  Identify and track students who are internship and/or job ready   Develop and organize strategic outreach and communication methods   Input and organize early career/alumni survey data, pre and post event information, etc. into Salesforce   Research and compile full-time, part-time, internship, volunteer and leadership opportunities for our student job portal   Support with the creation and implementation of program-wide surveys and data collection efforts   Additional duties and responsibilities as needed   Learning & Development: Actively Engage in Continuous Improvement and Organization Processes (5%) Prioritize Professional Growth: Research, schedule, and participate in professional development opportunities in service of their professional growth and impact on the organization   Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future   Qualifications  4+ years of relevant work experience in early career, college success, alumni relations or related field   Bachelor's degree and work authorization required  Experience working directly with college students in both individual and group settings, virtually and in person, peer-to-peer or in a professional setting  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work independently and address several challenges simultaneously  Strong computer and database skills, experience with Salesforce and Signal Vine a plus  Demonstrated proficiency and/or growth potential in key Skills for Success: Adaptability/Flexibility, Communication, Planning/Organization/Time Management/Prioritization, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Relationship Building, Self-Development, and Service Orientation  Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information  Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends events  Occasional local travel required under non-pandemic conditions  Skills You’ve Acquired & Values You Hold:  Demonstrated commitment to coaching our students to graduate from college as quickly and with as little debt as possible while equipping them with the skills and experiences needed to be competitive contributors to the global workforce  Experience supporting college and career-related programming, creating student-friendly content for high school and/or college students  Planning and Executing: Able to organize, prioritize, track, and manage workflow. Strong project manager who has strong attention to detail and executes to reach goals. Consistently tracks tasks to meet goals, timelines, and milestones, and effectively follows through on plans.  Culture Values: Relates and aligns with our mission and core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow). Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion  Building Relationships: Develops beneficial internal and external relationships to achieve results. Consistently demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others, including inspiring, challenging, and supporting self and others to be at our best.  About MWF  Making Waves Foundation is an education nonprofit that supports historically underserved and underrepresented students to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.   We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) are invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 students in grades 5-12 and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.   Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons.  Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply. 

OUR VISION FOR THE MARKETING MANAGER The Marketing and Storytelling team at Making Waves Foundation supports the organization’s ambitious strategic plan and mission to expand access to educational opportunities by leading strategy and implementation and providing consultation for the spectrum of marketing and storytelling. This includes leading branding, marketing, storytelling, digital and multimedia strategy, and supporting internal communications. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Storytelling, the Marketing Manager is an integral member of the team, working with team members across the organization, with student interns, outside vendors, and independently. The Marketing Manager supports the organization’s mission to provide educational opportunities and reach more students, leading a variety of marketing and storytelling projects and campaigns from conception to assessment – particularly for student and family audiences, focusing on social media, web, and digital channels. The Marketing Manager provides leadership and champions marketing expertise and best practices in integrated marketing, content creation, peer-to-peer marketing, digital advertising and email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and accessibility and inclusion in marketing. The Marketing Manager also contributes to team initiatives related to brand management, storytelling, development and fundraising, and more. Based on the final candidate's preference, the title of this role can be Marketing Manager or Marketing Specialist. This does not impact compensation. In the first year in the role, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for: Collaboratively developing a plan for marketing and engagement strategies for college and career access and success programs, planning for the lifecycle of student, family, and alumni experiences with our brand. Building working relationships, getting fully acquainted with, leading, and making recommendations around software, systems, accounts or channels within role. Developing targeted marketing campaigns and multimedia projects for college and career access and success programs. Developing new tools, processes, and media organization for user-generated content and peer-to-peer marketing. Contributing to overall marketing and storytelling planning and projects, brand management, and team building and knowledge management. OUR COMMITMENT TO THE MARKETING MANAGER We are proud of the above-market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. This is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive: A competitive base salary range of $75,055-$101,545 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy. 51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time). 100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren). Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend. A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. There are occasional additional in-person meetings and events that this role would be responsible to attend. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES This job description reflects Making Waves Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.    Lead program marketing planning, implementation, and assessment (35%) Plan marketing research and engagement strategies for college and career access and success programs across channels Collaboratively lead program marketing campaigns from conceptualization to assessment; manage content and materials including websites social media, email marketing, Google Ads, videos, photoshoots, branded and promotional items. Support marketing for events and programs for student and alumni engagement. Serve as the primary marketing contact for the Program team, providing leadership and working collaboratively on projects and questions. Create internal processes for managing multiple projects, defining project scopes, roles, and meeting deadlines. Contribute to and coordinate with the Marketing and Storytelling content calendar and projects for Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy such as fundraising campaigns, impact reports, leadership communications. Lead digital, multimedia, and integrated marketing for student and family audiences (30%) Manage and provide expertise for student-facing and family-facing social media and explore newer platforms. Plan marketing and engagement strategies, create content, and develop student and alumni generated content and peer-to-peer marketing. Lead or collaborate on web, email marketing, Google Advertising, and digital content strategy for the foundation’s student, family, and alumni audiences. Consult and collaborate on text message, chatbot, and student portal marketing and communications. With support from vendors and interns, manage or contribute to video projects and photoshoots; occasionally take or edit photos, create visuals, or produce short videos. Manage and contribute to digital activity and impact reports. Support implementing best practices in accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion, SEO, and user experience. Support Marketing and Storytelling team projects (25%)      Support the Director of Marketing and Storytelling and other team leaders, contributing to brand management and messaging, web strategy, news, development marketing and storytelling, leadership and internal communications. Support the Director of Marketing and Storytelling with administrative work such as team knowledge and media management, management of the Marketing Resources and Requests site, meeting administration, process improvement, proofreading, research projects, and budget and vendor management – including with photography, videography, and design vendors. Help champion Marketing and Storytelling team strategies, projects, and brand management; present at All-Hands or team meetings; on occasion, serve as back-up to Director. Support the Director of Marketing and Storytelling with managing, mentoring, and overseeing projects with student interns.  Actively engage in continuous improvement and organization processes (10%) Research, schedule, and participate in professional development opportunities in service of professional growth and impact on the organization. Participate in organization processes and rituals (e.g., goal setting, engagement surveys, All-Hands meetings) and provide feedback to improve our work in the future. Participate in Marketing and Storytelling goal setting and strategy activities, leading several initiatives, and providing recommendations or solutions for challenges. Actively track and assess best practices in marketing, create new or improved multimedia opportunities, and present on new approaches or new strategies. Project management and communication The following responsibilities are included throughout the role: Strong interpersonal and communication skills in taking and making project requests, managing projects inclusively, considering others’ perspectives, and receiving and providing feedback. Strong project management and communication skills to set and meet deadlines and provide updates, ask questions, or express the need for guidance. Initiative to manage multiple cyclical projects – improving processes and approaches overtime. Manage assigned and independent projects, setting scope, objectives, timelines, steps, deliverables, and assessment while planning for input and approvals. KEY EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND SKILLS Required Qualifications: 4+ years of full-time work experience in marketing and communications or related field. Experience with working with or learning various digital and multimedia software and systems (e.g., web content management systems, social media channels, email marketing tools, Adobe Creative, Canva, Giphy, Google Analytics and Ads, Asana). Strong portfolio of marketing, storytelling, web, or social media projects – and skills in planning, writing, editing, content creation, and project management and assessment. Commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in marketing. Strong attention to detail and willingness to double check work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in managing projects collaboratively and inclusively and considering the perspectives of others. Experience working collaboratively and inclusively as a part of cross-functional teams. Experience with creating, managing, and assessing content for websites, social media, and other channels, while strategically growing engagement. Knowledge of social media and digital advertising, Google Ads, accessibility standards, and search engine optimization (SEO). Experience managing projects independently, including multiple projects at the same time. A bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience or enthusiasm for working at education, nonprofit, or social impact organizations. Experience or enthusiasm for marketing to high school and college student and family audiences – and supporting fundraising marketing projects. Experience working in roles that require leadership, problem-solving, follow-through, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication. Experience leading projects through entire lifecycle from conception to launch to assessment. Knowledge or experience around user experience, user-generated or peer-to-peer marketing. How you work and what you value: Culture Values: Relates and aligns with our mission and core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow). Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Building Relationships: Develops beneficial internal and external relationships to achieve results. Consistently demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others across, including inspiring, challenging, and supporting self and others to be at our best. Planning and Executing: Able to organize, prioritize, track, and manage workflow. Strong project manager who has strong attention to detail and executes to reach goals. Consistently tracks tasks to meet goals, timelines, and milestones, and effectively follows through on plans. Strategic Thinking: Identifies and prioritizes opportunities to pursue and problems to solve. Makes connections between a range of data, information, or ideas and creates actionable strategies or solutions. You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter. ABOUT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION Making Waves Foundation is a private operating foundation located in Richmond, California. With a unique focus on college attendance and graduation, Making Waves Foundation has supported historically underrepresented and underserved students in pursuing their dreams for more than 30 years. The foundation supports Making Waves Academy, a public charter school in Richmond, California, educating more than 1,100 students, and leads a college success program, which provides coaching, scholarships, financial and career support for more than 500 college students as well as a network for more than 500 Wave-Maker alumni. Our unique, holistic educational model supports students academically, socially, emotionally, and financially on their journey to, through, and beyond college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new ten-year strategic plan centered on increasing the effectiveness of our existing program and expanding that programming to reach more students across Contra Costa County in the Bay Area. RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION We require all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons. Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.

Our Vision for the Vice President of Student Success Role This is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned education leader to assume a new role with Making Waves Foundation and help an ambitious, mission-driven organization employ student- and equity-centered design principles, data, and learning cycles to strengthen its program model to drive greater results with students. We see this position as an extraordinary opportunity to build on the way our entire organization thinks about program strategy and student impact, and in turn, impact the experience of all the students and communities we serve and with whom we partner. Therefore, we are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to serve as our first Vice President of Student Success. Reporting directly to, Aiyana Mourtos, the Chief Program Officer and serving as a key member of the program leadership team, the Vice President of Student Success drives program improvement and innovation to strengthen the quality and outcomes of Making Waves Foundation’s programming, working to ensure students’ college and career success and holistic development. This position will lead our college and career success program, including the coaching services, financial services, and early career teams and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for all college and career success program areas, serving approximately 500 students per year. This is a core priority of our new strategic plan – embrace a continuous improvement approach to our programmatic work and provide exceptional learning and development experiences to our staff members who work with students, all in service of accelerating student impact.  Our Commitment to the Vice President of Student Success We are proud of the above-market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Vice President of Student Success role is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive: A competitive base salary range of $120,800-$181,200 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy. 51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time) 100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren). Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely. Responsibilities The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Lead the design and implementation of a student-centered college and career program strategy. Drive continuous improvement practices to increase student success. (40%) Create a multi-year strategy for (1) increasing college persistence and graduation; (2) ensuring students graduate with minimal debt; and (3) increasing job attainment in line with students’ education level Lead MWF’s college and career success program grounded in our new Wave-Maker Success Framework and aligned measurement framework to guide and strengthen our approach to differentiated college and career coaching and scholarship support Ensure strong college and career success programmatic alignment across Making Waves Academy’s (MWA) College & Career Counseling team and MWF’s college and career success program team Align with the Chief Program Officer on annual goals and priorities; and lead the team’s annual goal setting, reflection, and continuous learning Develop structures that support regular data reflection on student progress and differentiated student supports across coaching services, financial services, and early career/alumni Monitor programmatic performance, assess strengths and growth areas, spot patterns, and define opportunities for action that put the team on track to achieve our student impact goals Articulate priorities for program-specific staff professional development and coach managers to develop an aligned scope and sequence to deliver “just in time” learning experiences for staff to grow their practice Partner with the data strategy & operations team to facilitate staff learning experiences to build mindsets, knowledge, comfort, and skill to analyze and reflect on holistic data to inform differentiated student supports Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to develop and implement structures that support regular engagement with students to inform program design e.g. launching a new Student Advisory Board Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and inclusive team. (30%) Manage managers of the college and career success program team, which currently includes three components: coaching services, financial services, and early career/alumni Set vision for and implement systems, processes, and rituals to cultivate a high performing, inclusive team (e.g., consistent 1:1 check-ins, team meetings, clear communication and engagement with direct reports and their direct reports, etc.) Set clear expectations for direct reports and empower them to lead their teams with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Establish a culture of consistent, bi-directional feedback; execute and own annual review and performance development conversations with direct reports Support direct reports in identifying professional learning focus areas and leveraging organizational resources to advance their growth (e.g. professional development stipend, stretch projects, etc.) Interview and onboard new team members Align college and career success program policies, processes, and data systems to support program outcomes. (20%) Update college and career success program policies for staff and students annually and where needed, propose new policies to address pain points and minimize student barriers Align the college and career success program budget with annual priorities, monitor budget spend, and collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to ensure the financial sustainability of programming Align with the data strategy & operations team on an annual data collection, reporting, and learning/reflections calendar to inform continuous improvement and innovation Partner with the data strategy & operations and IT team to align on Salesforce development and reporting needs Work in partnership with the data strategy & operations team to set clear systems and expectations for the team and ensure that data collection is smooth, and team has insight and clear expectations about how to use it for program improvement Develop the necessary systems, processes, and tools to better support internal team communication and sharing of resources Lead and support cross-functional projects to maximize collective impact across the program team and organization. (10%) Serve as a member of the Program Leadership Team, actively engage in regular team meetings and support colleagues with projects Collaborate on strategic decisions and program team issues and initiatives Draft Board and donor presentations and reports Work in partnership with members of the Marketing & Storytelling, Development, Finance, IT, and MWA teams on cross-functional projects and outcomes Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization  Aligned with the core responsibilities above, success for this individual in their first 6-12 months will look like: Learning and building trust though relationships and understanding the team’s work Developing a perspective and multi-year strategy recommendations on where and how to prioritize program improvement – likely to include focus areas around: better supporting students’ high school to college transition increasing 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd year college persistence streamlining financial services processes Improving internship/job pipelines and integrating early career supports Driving improved program outcomes in line with FY24 program priorities Increasing college and career program staff engagement (focus areas to be determined within first 90 days) Key Experience, Competencies, and Skills First and foremost, the Vice President of Student Success must be firmly committed to MWF’s mission and have a deep belief in our students and our ability to create impact. Additionally: Required Qualifications: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, advanced degree preferred 8+ years of programmatic leadership in the K-12 or college access/success space partnering with first generation college students and/or historically underrepresented youth Track record of achieving exceptional outcomes with students, particularly those furthest from opportunity Deep understanding of education (e.g., K-12, college access, college success), student support, and how to use data to make decisions Experience in defining strategy and operationalizing (from concept to implementation) effective student programs, applying design-thinking principles and continuous improvement frameworks to drive successful outcomes Knowledge of adult learning best practices and experience developing and delivering high-quality learning experiences Experience leading cross-functional projects or initiatives Do any of the following sound like you? Then, this position may be for you! Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion: You believe all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status have limitless potential and should have access to high-quality educational opportunities. You recognize the ways that race and other identities intersect in the work, especially with communities we serve. You understand the historical context for systemic inequities and present-day implications. You approach leadership with a mindset of “power with” rather than “power over” and regularly includes others in planning and decision-making. Learning and development orientation to drive outcomes: You build relationships to inspire, motivate, and develop others to take actions and meet goals. You set shared expectations and help others grow, using differentiated coaching, training, and feedback to support problem-solving. You see mistakes as learning opportunities and seek and engage well with feedback.  You hold your team members accountable, while also acknowledging growing edges in yourself and others. Maestro strategist: You quickly grasp the subtleties of complex issues and identify patterns in challenges. You come up with data-driven insightful, pragmatic, equitable, and sustainable ways to tackle common challenges and produce positive change. You enjoy both getting in the details to analyze data and stepping back to think about big picture strategy. You have a successful track record of taking a concept from idea to implementation and the ability to collect and analyze multiple sets of data to make strategic decisions or shifts that drive student impact and help address and mitigate systemic challenges. Entrepreneurial project manager: You enjoy operationalizing a strategy in alignment with a larger vision and adapting to evolving needs.  You have a clear approach to keeping up with all aspects of the work without getting tunnel vision in one area. You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter. You consistently overcome challenges and leverage resources (people, time, money) to creatively solve problems. You propose solutions to issues without much guidance, but aren’t afraid to ask questions. You proactively ask for help, anticipate problems, and course-correct where needed. You have a track record of achieving and producing results, rather than getting immersed in process. College and career program expertise: You bring an applied knowledge of college and career success and transition (e.g., high school to college or career, CC to 4-year, college to career) as demonstrated through experience in program design and implementation that centers student agency. You understand the strengths and limitations of research and theory in practice and make intentional decisions in program design that balance universal best practices with staff autonomy to drive impact. The skills you bring to this role: Setting and operationalizing strategy and investing others in bringing it to life Ability to influence others at the staff, manager, and senior leadership level – building relationships, understanding diverse perspectives, developing trust, communicating clearly, engaging in tough conversations, and drawing on this to inspire action Facilitating learning experiences and strategy sessions for program staff Data analysis skills, including synthesizing and acting on insights from qualitative and quantitative data Technology skills e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office 365 or similar platforms Effectively envisioning and managing the design and implementation of projects across teams and the organization Strong and effective presenting and communication skills which help to tell a story that is clear to a range of audiences and express ideas clearly, compellingly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing About MWF Making Waves Foundation is an education nonprofit that supports historically underserved and underrepresented students to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life. We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) are invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 students grades 5-12 and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond. Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons. Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.

This position is perfect for an innovative fundraiser who loves building relationships and rallying others to make a powerful impact through philanthropy.   The Chief Development Officer will lead the next chapter of our organization’s fundraising efforts and will partner with teammates, board members, students, alumni, and donors to dramatically increase the number of underrepresented students in our region who achieve college and career success. The Chief Development Officer will build new networks of donors who are excited to fund our growth strategy and will steward our current donors to fund our core college access and success program that supports students from Making Waves Academy.  In the first two years, the Chief Development Officer will be responsible for:  Creating a strategy to grow and diversify our donor base,  Shaping a culture of philanthropy on our board and supporting board members to connect their networks to Making Waves programs and impact,  Building relationships with and growing funding from current donors and new networks,  Building inspiring programming that connects donors to our work, and  Achieving the annual $3.5m fundraising goal and identifying $500k in potential new funding.   This position reports to the CEO, Patrick O’Donnell, will hire and manage one full-time employee, and will have access to resources to hire consulting support as needed.  OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER  We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Chief Development Officer is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:  A competitive base salary range of 146,400 – 219,600 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy.   Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.   51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time)  100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).  Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend  A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.  RESPONSIBILITIES  This job description reflects Making Waves Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.   The Chief Development Officer’s primary responsibilities include:  Define fundraising strategy  Set a vision and strategy for fundraising at Making Waves and create annual and long-term fundraising goals across revenue streams, with a primary focus on individuals and foundations, that advance the organization’ strategic plan   Conduct a feasibility study, collaborating closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, to determine the needed board fundraising strategy to achieve our fundraising goals and advance our strategic plan  Build donor-facing programming to connect existing and potential donors to our work  Partner with the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to set a vision for forecasting grounded in a weighted pipeline  Anticipate fundraising outcomes and create smart pivots and/or contingency plans to mitigate risk  Ensure that the organization is operating in Salesforce in ways that ensure strong data integrity and accurate reporting  Lead fundraising execution  Ensure that the organization consistently hits fundraising targets (estimated at $3.5mm for FY24).  Directly oversee a portfolio of existing donors and donor prospects, taking an active role in building relationships, expanding networks, cultivating donors, soliciting donations, and stewarding donors.   Leverage board members to actively engage their networks with Making Waves and building board members’ skill at telling our story.  Support the Foundation and Academy CEOs on the portfolio of high-profile donor relationships that they manage, and deploy them as part of a larger funder cultivation strategy  Maintaining existing funding levels for Making Waves Academy through strong stewardship of existing donors.   Leverage the Senior Leadership Team to engage their networks, cultivate and steward donors, and define donor strategy and proposals.   Serve as the board liaison, managing the scheduling, team preparation, and logistics of quarterly board meetings.   Collaborate across Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy  Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Storytelling to create donor-facing narratives, appeals, and stewardship.  Collaborate with Vice President of Partnerships to increase corporate funding, state funding, and earned income revenue.  Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to translate programmatic efforts into creative, impactful appeals to prospective funders  Collaborate with the Chief Finance & Strategy Officer to create donor-facing budgets and to prepare revenue forecasting and projections  Collaborate with the Director of Product Innovation and VP of Community Development & Social Impact on funding our AI College Advisor and on government funding opportunities.   Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and inclusive team  Partner with the Chief People & Operations Officer to hire and onboard a development support staff member  Lead team’s annual goal setting, reflection, and continuous learning   Monitor programmatic performance, assess strengths and growth areas, spot patterns, and define opportunities for action that put the team on track to achieve our student impact goals.  Set vision for and implement systems, processes, and rituals to cultivate a high performing, inclusive team (e.g., consistent 1:1 check-ins, team meetings, clear communication, etc.)  Set clear expectations for direct reports and empower them to lead with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  Leverage experience and resources (e.g., team management software, MWF-sponsored management training) to build a culture of continuous feedback and development   Contribute to important cross-functional projects  Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team  Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future  Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance  Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization  KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  Minimum Qualifications:  10+ years of experience in and a passion for frontline fundraising, preferably in individual and/or foundation giving  Fundraising experience that includes leading the entire donor lifecycle with individuals and institutions resulting in 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts  Experience working with boards of directors to engage the board’s networks so that the board is playing a catalytic role in the organization’s ability to fundraise.   Experience working on a development team that successfully forecasts and conducts regular progress to goal conversations  Experience managing full time staff members to strong job performance and satisfaction  Preferred Qualifications: A working knowledge of education systems, including schools and college access, and an excitement to stay current on trends within education at the national level and local to the Bay Area    Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:  An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines   A highly relational professional with the capacity to build strong, trusting relationships at both Making Waves organizations and the gravitas to compel existing and potential donors to support our work  A strategist who approaches work through an analytical lens in service of thoughtful prioritization, disciplined and purposeful pivots, and contingency planning to ensure outcomes are met  An experienced fundraising professional with the content knowledge necessary to find success in this role:  Knowledge of best practices to identify and build network maps of high wealth individuals and institutions Full understanding of the major gift donor life cycle and a depth of knowledge to drive differentiated strategy and approach across donors  Ability to oversee team and stakeholders towards strong data integrity  Ability to lead effective forecasting and progress to goal conversations  Ability both fully own donor relationships and to support executives to fundraise efficiently and effectively How you work and what you value:  You relate with and align with our core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)  You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values  You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter  You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.) You enjoy fundraising, are driven by results, and will be satisfied in a leadership role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution You have a deep belief in people and enjoy managing others and are adept at coaching and developing others to strong job performance and satisfaction outcomes  ABOUT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION  Making Waves Foundation is an education nonprofit that supports historically underserved and underrepresented students to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life. We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) are invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 students grades 5-12 and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond. RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION   Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons.  Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.