Bay Cove Human Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide variety of services to individuals and their families who face the life-long challenges of developmental disabilities, aging, mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. We have a wide variety of programs available to our clients including residential services, employment support, and day habilitation programs. Bay Cove's 1,400 highly trained employees serve more than 12,000 individuals and their families each year at more than 100 different program sites throughout Greater Boston and southeastern Massachusetts.

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Parent Partner

Requisition #4596

Parent Partner (Parent Support, Boston)

Schedule: Monday - Friday flexible

Salary: $13.86 per hour

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Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to parents via group facilitation as well as 1:1 home visits.
• Accompany families to treatment and education planning meetings for children/teens with mental health/emotional issues.
• Assist in identifying and accessing resources.
• Work closely with service providers including DMH and DCF.

Qualifications:

• Previous personal/professional experiences working effectively with adults parenting children/teens with mental health/emotional issues.
• Must be familiar with DMH/DCF systems, as well as Special Education services.
• Demonstrate understanding of mental illness.
• Use of own vehicle required.
• Driving License Required? Yes

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Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement/remission, paid vacation & holidays, sick time pay, and employee referral bonuses.
• T-accessible central office at North Station or Haymarket T stops. (Green Line or Orange Line)

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TO APPLY:
Email resumes to recruiter@baycove.org & please include the requisition number of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Bay Cove Human Services, 66 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114

Bay Cove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

• Location: Boston
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This summer, America's leading environmental organizations are hiring people to work on urgent campaigns. These jobs are fighting for issues you care about and that are important to America. To make progress, we need to get back to the basics of social change. We need to go out and talk to concerned citizens one-on-one, building grassroots support, educating the public and making sure that their voices are heard. Build support to protect our national parks and waterways with Environment America. Mobilize activists for equal rights in support of the Human Rights Campaign. Fight to take down big agribusiness and stop childhood obesity with U.S. PIRG. Get paid to make a difference, fight big corporate interests, build your resume, and work outside!  • Earn $4,000-$6,000 this summer. • Hourly wage: $10-15/hour. To apply for a job, visit our website or call (617) 661-0916. Ask for Alex. Apply now at www.JobsForGoodCauses.org. The Fund for the Public Interest has been working for over 25 years with organizations such as U.S. PIRG, Environment America, the Human Rights Campaign and Environmental Action to win concrete victories for the public interest. We are the nation's premier nonprofit for raising money, building membership and winning grassroots campaigns. You can help. We are also hiring college graduates to run our campaign offices across the country. Competitive salary and benefits are available. For more information visit, www.FundJobs.org. OR CALL US AT (617) 661 - 0916 AND ASK FOR ALEX The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation or veteran status. Keywords: grassroots, campaign, canvass, social change, activism, citizen outreach, environment, consumer, public interest, gay lesbian bisexual transgender rights, lgbt rights, summer job, nonprofit.

• Location: HARVARD SQ
• Compensation: $10-$15/hr
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• This is an internship job
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• Phone calls about this job are ok.
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

• Location: Main Line
• Compensation: Our staff earn, on average, $9-15/hr
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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Benefits Data Trust (BDT), a not-for-profit organization located in center city Philadelphia, has an outstanding opportunity for a data specialist to join our team. BDT is committed to transforming the way people in need access public benefits. Through our call center and direct-mail outreach we have helped change the lives of over 250,000 qualified individuals by applying them for public benefits.

BDT is growing and we are happy to add this position to our team. Our organzation supports a collaborative environment and values teamwork. We strive for a healthy, productive work environment, and want our staff to enjoy the opportunity they have to substantially contribute to the direction and success of our organization.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A Bachelor's Degree
• At least 2 years of experience using BASE/SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH;
• Prior participation in quantitative research, involving manipulation/ normalizing of large datasets;
• Experience with relational databases;
• Program tracking/ reporting tool experience;
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills, a detail-oriented personality, and a collaborative spirit;
• A commitment to being attentive, persistent, and flexible while remaining conscious and protective of the integrity and purpose of our organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Specialist will report to the Director of Analytics. S/he will work closely with our Lead Data Specialist to manage data file transfers and outreach datasets, analyze outreach campaigns, update internal and external reports, create regular forecasts, conduct ad hoc reporting, and implement efficiencies in reporting and data management.

SALARY / BENEFITS:

Salary to be commensurate with experience plus a generous benefits package.

BDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Must be a US Resident.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should email bdtrequest@bdtrust.org -- subject line: "CR: Data Specialist"
To be considered, ALL applicants must submit the following:
• Cover letter including salary requirements
• Resume
• BDT Questionnaire (see below -- MUST copy & paste into your email and answer questions)

DATA SPECIALIST / ANALYST QUESTIONNAIRE:

Do you have knowledge/experience with BASE/SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH?
___ No Knowledge, willing to learn
___ Some Knowledge
___ Moderate Knowledge
___ Extensive Knowledge

Please define level of experience in managing data file transfers and datasets, analyzing data, updating reports, creating forecasts, and conducting ad hoc reporting.
___ No experience
___ 1-2 years experience
___ 3-4 years experience
___ 5+ years experience

What interests you most about this position?

• Location: CENTER CITY
• Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience plus generous benefits package
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Position Announcement
Operations & Communications Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, manage and coordinate the administrative, technical, and basic communications functions of the organization, working closely with, and in support of, SOWN's leadership. Able to work on special projects as needed.

Operations
 Human Resources: collect staff timesheets, run payroll with ADP, track and calculate employee leave hours and benefits, maintain personnel files
 Accounts Payable: prepare bills for payment using Quickbooks, maintain AP files
 Facilities: oversee office space and parking area, act as point person for landlord
 Office supplies: monitor and replenish as necessary
 Technology: oversee computer network and telephone system, troubleshoot issues and answer staff questions; act as point person for external IT company; maintain two databases (fundraising and client), including troubleshooting and staff training

Communications
 External:
- Prepare fundraising appeals (mail merge & mass mailings, and/or mass emails)
- Receive individual donations: enter in database, prepare thank you letters for signature and mail once signed
- Support grant writing process: monitor Development team's process, prepare and package supporting documents, ensure proper and timely delivery, record status in spreadsheet
- Assist in drafting and distribution of public relations, marketing and fundraising materials such as e-newsletters, posters, flyers, website updates, etc.

 Internal:
- Maintain Operations and Development calendar
- Disseminate agency-wide announcements to staff and Board, including administration policies

Other Duties as Assigned, including providing support to the Deputy Director, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors, and representing SOWN at specified public meetings and events.
 
Skills and Knowledge
 Proficiency in handling office systems, computers, software and databases. Must demonstrate proficiency of higher-level MS Office 2007 functions (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint) such as Excel graphs/charts, Excel formulas, and mail merge. Basic knowledge of Quickbooks or similar accounting software and mass emailing services (e.g., Constant Contact).
 Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to set priorities effectively
 Excellent problem solving abilities
 Multi-tasking, ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and flexibility essential
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
 Initiative, sound judgment and ability to work independently and with a team
 Ability to maintain confidentiality
 Some knowledge of marketing/public relations techniques strategies for a non-profit organization
 Some knowledge of accounting principles and practice related to accounts payable helpful
 Some knowledge of graphic design helpful
 Ability to lift 20-25 lbs. (e.g., supply boxes, refill of office items such as water jugs)

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required plus three years of office operations experience. Must have experience working in a non-profit social service agency or a similar type organization.

SOWN offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This position is full time, 40 hours/week.

Submit resumes by Monday, June 4, 2012.

• Location: Philadelphia
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

The Richmond Art Center (the RAC) is a locally and nationally recognized art gallery and studio education center that has been in operation for 75 years. Over the next 12 months, the RAC is restructuring for expansion and growth. We are looking for a professional Executive Director with non-profit experience, who wants to become a member and leader of the core team that is driving and directing this expansion, and who can act as a visionary to develop and implement long-range program goals that respond to the cultural needs of the Richmond community. POSITION OVERVIEW As chief executive officer, the Executive Director (ED) of the RAC reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors (the Board). The ED is responsible for the RAC’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The ED works with the RAC staff to plan, organize, and coordinate the RAC programs; and evaluates the performance of the RAC staff, and quality and effectiveness of the RAC programs. The ED provides leadership and expert professional assistance to the management team, staff and Board; implements policies approved by the Board; and represents the RAC in the community. The RAC Executive Director is an exempt, full-time employee. RESPONSIBILITIES (Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following) Budget, Finance and Fundraising The ED shall: 1. Have a basic understanding of non-profit accounting principles. 2. Supervise and participate in the preparation and administration of the annual budget. 3. Make financial decisions consistent with the adopted budget; maintain appropriate budgetary controls; and develop, maintain, and oversee sound financial practices. 4. Work with the Accounting Manager to deliver accurate, timely monthly financial reports to the Board indicating cash flow, budget, profit and loss. 5. Develop and lead the RAC’s fundraising programs, grant identification and writing, special events, planned giving, individual and business donations, membership growth, and project funding. 6. Build membership and promote its active participation in all areas of the RAC’s work. Program Development and Administration The ED shall: 1. Collaborate with the RAC staff and Board to develop and implement the RAC’s long-range strategic plan, and ensure program decisions are consistent with the RAC’s mission and vision. 2. Provide leadership in developing programs, organizational and financial plans with the Board and staff, implement plans and policies authorized by the Board, and work cooperatively with the President of the Board. 3. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the visual arts and arts organizations; collaborate with staff to improve existing programs and seek new program opportunities. 4. Work with staff to develop metrics and processes to track and report on the status and success of RAC programs. 5. Collaborate with outside arts institutions/organizations to develop programs that benefit the community educationally and artistically and expand the community’s knowledge of and participation in the RAC. 6. Review and evaluate all RAC programs and events regularly to determine their artistic, educational, and financial feasibility and impact, and, in response, determine whether to continue, eliminate, or change these programs and events. 7. Maintain official records, documents, and insurance policies; ensure appropriate documentation is in place, processes are followed, and deadlines are met; and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and non-profit requirements. 8. Ensure proper administrative support for all RAC operations and events. 9. Establish a liaison with the City to ensure staff and visitor safety in the RAC facility and to maintain cleanliness and safety of the RAC facility. 10. Participate in evening and weekend RAC and community events of which RAC is a part. Staff Relations The ED shall: 1. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, regular performance evaluations are conducted, and sound human resources practices are in place. 2. Supervise all RAC staff (paid and volunteer) and ensure that hiring, termination, training, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits comply with the RAC Personnel Policies and all federal, state and local regulations. 3. Ensure staff has the capacity, training, and support necessary to fulfill program commitments, including marketing and promotion of programs, maintenance and provision of space, equipment and supplies. 4. Encourage professional development and education of staff and volunteers, and assist program staff in relating their specialized expertise to the RAC’s total program. Communications The ED shall: 1. Keep the Board fully informed as to the condition of and important factors influencing the RAC. 2. Promote cooperation among staff, the Board and volunteers and act as the primary source of communication between staff and the Board. 3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative agreements with community groups, organizations, the school district, and the City. 4. Represent, promote, and publicize the RAC, its programs, goals, and points of view to agencies, organizations, and the community. 5. Develop and deliver to the greater Bay Area a clear and consistent message regarding the RAC’s past, present and future. 6. Promote support for the RAC and collaborate with RAC staff and Board to develop and execute annual marketing, media relations, and special events plans. 7. Assist RAC members and the public in accessing RAC facilities and programs; maintain consistent business hours. 8. Conduct the RAC’s official correspondence and work with the Board to execute relevant legal documents.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive education to children with varied academic strengths from preschool through eighth grade. Our work is grounded on the conviction that every child deserves the opportunity for an excellent education. We share a belief that lack of finances should not deprive a child of an education. We know that a well-rounded education enlightens the mind, provides a sense of the broader world, and creates curiosity and delight. After attending our school, our students have many options for a fine high school and college experience, and a future beyond what others in the community envision.

The Children's Storefront is seeking a knowledgeable and diligent individual to serve as our Finance Director. The Finance Director will be a member of The Children's Storefront's Administrative Team while having responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting and fiscal policies and procedures. In addition, the Finance Director will work closely with The Children's Storefront's independent auditors in carrying out the audit, producing annual audited financial statements, and completing the 990 Tax Return for Exempt Organizations. The Finance Director, reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, will lead discussions regarding the financial statements at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors' Finance Committee. The Finance Director should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of The Children's Storefront and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Produce and analyze monthly financial statements and forecasts, and report results to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
• Manage the annual audit and production of the annual audited financial statements
• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Attend meetings of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, and lead discussions in areas of responsibility
• Prepare schedules for annual IRS 990 income tax return for exempt organizations, and spearhead internal 990 review and approval process
• Prepare and file online the annual 5500 Employee Benefit Plan return
• Maintain compliance with and manage updates to the organization's Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual
• Prepare journal entries for monthly investment activity and depreciation
• Provide financial information, analysis and schedules for grant requests and reports
• Oversee investments in partnership with Finance Committee members
• Interface with Board members as necessary
• Administrate pension plan

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Prior experience producing and analyzing financial statements a must
• Experience with Quickbooks financial software and strong Excel skills
• Ability to work independently
• Non-profit experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Hours
Normal business hours, with approximately 10 early evening meetings per year.

Compensation
Salary is $50,000.00, additionally all full-time employees receive benefits package including health and dental insurance.

How to Apply
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and salary requirement to hr@cstorefront.org. Please put "Finance Director" in the subject line and let us know how you heard of this opportunity. NO PHONE CALLS.

• Compensation: $50,000.00
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.