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Ruby Central, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has existed for almost two decades with the sole purpose of supporting and educating the thriving community of Ruby computer programmers and those enthused about the Ruby programming language. We primarily do so through the planning and execution of two annual conferences, RubyConf and RailsConf. We are seeking a Sponsorship Relations Manager to cultivate, manage, and grow relationships with organizations in our space who are interested in supporting our specific conferences. This work includes engaging these organizations via the successful execution and fulfillment of conference sponsorships. The position reports to the Executive Administrator, and works closely with the Event Producer fas well as key members of the Board of Directors. This position is almost completely remote, with the only exception being travel approximately four to six times a year for conferences and site visits. Responsibilities Execute the day-to-day management of sponsorship inquiries and fulfillment, including: Working closely with Sponsors to identify their goals Crafting sponsorship packages to best help them achieve those goals Activating sponsorship components to Sponsors’ satisfaction Tracking progress of sponsorship fulfillment and payment Design the layout of sponsored spaces within conference floorplans to both satisfy sponsor desires and coordinate with other conference organizer requirements. Act as primary onsite contact for Sponsors at our conferences. Work with other Ruby Central staff, consultants, and board to collectively execute conference events that serve, respond to, and celebrate the Ruby community. Must Have At least two years of experience in a business and/or fundraising development, outreach, or sales-related field. Experience working with a remote team. At least one year of previous large event experience (conference, convention, expo, tradeshow) or experience fully overseeing a long-term project.  Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on responsiveness, context-switching between internal and external teams, and documentation. Strong sales skills, with particular emphases on relationship-building and innovating to help partners/clients achieve shared goals. Organizational acuity, with ability to manage and cross-reference multiple streams of information to be able to answer queries in a responsive fashion. Proactive and optimistic attitude. Nice to Have 1-2 years working with a remote work team.  Experience working with a remote nonprofit board. Previous oversight of a large event. Additional Details
 Position is fully remote, with the exception being travel as listed below. Yearly travel includes: two approximately weeklong trips for organizational conferences, two to four site visit trips of 2-3 days each to evaluate future conference locations. This position does not include any management. Benefits Generous vacation and paid-time-off policy. No additional benefits are offered.   How to Apply contact@rubycentral.org https://rubycentral.org All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

The Assistant Controller has the essential role of ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial information, free from material misstatement. The Assistant Controller will work to improve processes and tools to produce actionable, timely and accurate financial statements. Green Dot’s accounting department is entering an exciting era of growth and seeks a dynamic individual who enjoys the challenge of charting the path for the future.     RESPONSIBILITIES > Be an active leader in implementing an ERP finance system > Lead the team to close the books timely > Motivate the general ledger accounting team in achieving their full potential > Oversee the planning, scheduling and work related to the financial audit > Ensure the financial statement audit is completed on time > Ensure the financials are free from material misstatement by performing quality control processes in coordination with the Finance department > Report financial results to our authorizers, for example, report unaudited actuals to Los Angeles Unified School District, first and second interim financial results > Report budgets to our authorizers > Submit Sales and Use tax returns > Ensure accountants analyze all balance sheet accounts monthly > Oversee the planning, scheduling, and participation in school-site audit visits > Prepare annual information tax returns for review and approval > Act as a thought-partner in designing reports and general ledger to support national expansion and consolidation > Review and post journal entries > Create new general ledger accounts and ensure they are consistent with financial reporting requirements, and appear in financial reports > Ensure the mechanics of financial reports, both internal and external, are working correctly so that all accounts are corrected reported in financial reports > Design new report templates to ease administrative burden of producing financial information in a variety of formats > Work with schools, departments, and accountants to ensure compliance with internal controls > Ensure internal controls are adequate and revise as necessary, ensuring we keep all dollars at the school sites > Periodically revise accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy > Special projects and other duties as assigned > Some travel is required Key Performance Indicators/Goals > We have high standards because our goal is to ensure our schools have the best information as soon as possible, so that they can make the necessary decisions to change outcomes for impoverished students > 100% deadlines met to ensure books are closed on time and provided to school sites in a timely manner > A minimal number of journal entries are made after the books are closed each month > 100% of checklist competed on-time each month > 100% General Ledger Workbook updated each month > 100% of issues solved as a percent of issues identified each month   QUALIFICATIONS > CPA is highly preferred > Multi-state experience highly preferred > Experience with federal audits is a plus > You have a minimum of 6 years of work experience, including 3-4 years in general accounting - non-profit experience is highly preferred  > You have demonstrated leadership managing teams > You have a positive attitude that is infectious > You enjoy building relationships with colleagues at all levels > You have knowledge and/or interest in charter school operations - federal/state funding regulations is a plus > You are detail-oriented, efficient and accurate > You have the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment > You have a desire to work an education reform organization > You are able to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details > You have a high level of personal responsibility and drive towards ambitious goals > You have a familiarity with and willingness to learn about and utilize technology to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity > You have a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and drive to achieve and grow > You are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve > You have a valid CA driver’s license > You will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer   The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.   Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options. We also provide generous time off to support overall work-life balance while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.   APPLICATION PROCEDURE We require all candidates to complete an online application at  http://careers.greendot.org/ . Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. We are looking to fill this position for a July 1, 2019 start date.   Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a  diversity, equity and inclusion lens  in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1-B Visa applicants.

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director SEE‐LA (Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles) is the largest mission‐driven operator of farmers’ markets in Southern California and a leader in nutrition education and improving food access. More information at see‐la.org. Summary of Responsibilities The Manager, Engagement and Partnerships is charged with building effective partnerships and expanding SEE‐LA’s brand to 1) increase our visibility and reach and 2) build charitable and social enterprise revenue. Specific Responsibilities ·    Oversee the development of mission‐aligned organizational partnerships such as paid sponsorships and activations across our network of farmers’ markets, in‐store business promotions and contributions, special events, digital collaborations, and other co‐branded opportunities; ·    Oversee select organization‐wide communications, including content development for the monthly e‐newsletter and SEE‐LA’s social media properties; lead the internal Social Media Working Group, including managing digital fundraising campaigns; ·    Develop strategies to expand SEE‐LA’s list of engaged stakeholders; ·    Develop and pursue opportunities to expand the Hollywood Farmers’ Market brand in particular, including the development of concessions, amenities, gift boxes, etc.; ·    Design and produce select visibility and fundraising events, activating high‐profile or well‐connected ambassadors, developing partnerships with high‐profile food industry professionals, and collaborating with members of the Board of Directors; participate in and encourage organization‐wide fundraising efforts; collaborate with the Executive Director to identify funding and revenue opportunities; ·    Develop and pursue opportunities to create SEE‐LA branded content in print, electronic and digital media platforms; ·    Serve as SEE‐LA’s liaison to the Hollywood business community, including chefs and restaurants; ·    Attend SEE‐LA staff meetings and trainings as required; participate in internal working groups and other collaborative activities as time permits;   DISCLAIMER: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.   Qualifications ·    At least three years’ experience in the field of marketing, promotion, communications, and/or partnership development required; ·    Social media campaign management experience required; ·    Excellent written (strong grammatical) and communication skills; ·    Strong organizational and time‐management skills; ·    Ability to multi‐task in a fast‐paced office environment; ·    Related experience in the restaurant industry, the entertainment industry, or the nonprofit sector a plus; ·    Nonprofit fundraising experience a plus; ·    B.A. degree preferred; ·    Interest in food systems, sustainability, and/or food justice preferred.     Compensation Competitive salary (depending on experience), health benefits (medical and dental), and vacation and holiday pay.     To Apply Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: employment@see‐la.org Email submissions only. No phone calls or faxes will be accepted.   SEE‐LA makes hiring decisions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, identity, or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from groups that have been historically underrepresented.   Opportunity open until filled. Compensation Competitive salary (depending on experience), health benefits (medical and dental), and vacation and holiday pay. How to Apply employment@see-la.org http://www.seela.org Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:  employment@see‐la.org Email submissions only. No phone calls or faxes will be accepted.

 APCH has an exciting opportunity for an individual with high energy and a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people in Los Angeles.   Job Title: Development Associate Department: Development Reports to: Senior Events and In-Kind Manager      Summary   Reporting directly to the Senior Events & In-kind Manager, the Development Associate provides primary support for in-kind management and provides high quality general support for all community and fundraising components within the Special Initiatives and External Relations sub-department. This position will provide auxiliary support, including, but not limited to: event processing monetary processing, auction management, minute-taking at assigned meetings, data entry, mailing, inventory of in-kind, in-kind reports, in-kind management, and volunteer support at events. This role requires the ability to take direction and work independently. The Development Associate must take initiative, see in-kind projects through to completion, and anticipate agency and department needs.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide and facilitate connection between Development and all other agency departments. Serve as a representative of the Development department at all times (includes modeling adherence to APCH philosophy, team support, policies and procedures); Coordinate with receiving, processing and acknowledging all in-kind donations of goods and services including auction items for events and/or other initiatives Ensure that all in-kind donations are entered and tracked accurately in donor database along with assigned financial value; Coordinate the reconciliation of donor database with Accounting Department on a monthly basis; Provide general support for all APCH events, community and fundraisers; · Provide back office and general support for events including but not limited to financial processing, tracking, reporting, logistics and other areas as needed; Act as an ambassador of the agency including but not limited to providing tours to donors and other stakeholders, representing the agency at external functions, etc.; Generate accurate mailing lists for development events, appeals and other solicitations; Coordinate and manage the organization’s in-kind inventory; Coordinate and manage tracker for all in-kind storage locations; Coordinate and manage the upkeep of all storage areas, including, but not limited to the shipping containers, upstairs Bridge attic, upstairs dance studio attic, etc. Coordinate delivery/pick-ups for approved in-kind donations in collaboration with the Transportation Department; Document in-kind donations into Salesforce; Assist with monetary processing when assigned; Assist with documenting in Salesforce with donor trajectory for cultivation purposes; Process invoice requests and purchases on behalf of department; Provide professional and courteous customer/donor support to direct requests to the appropriate individuals or departments, and follow up to ensure requests are fulfilled; Manage in-kind training for new employees and interns on proper in-kind receipt protocol; Maintain cleanliness and organization of Development offices and storage areas and serve as primary point of contact for inventory; Adhere to safety best practices at all times; Regular attendance, accountability, and punctuality with regard to work meetings, professional development sessions, and commitments; Perform other tasks as assigned.    Qualifications Qualifications To perform this important job successfully, the Development Associate must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the Job Description to the highest standard, and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communications. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a  learning organization  and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to his/her own ongoing personal and professional development. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance. Additionally, you are expected to speak up if you become aware of deficiencies and needs; and to offer solutions and make suggestions for improvements in your purview areas. Likewise, because each employee and each department is integral to the entire APCH community, we expect that as you focus on your area, you will also consider the big picture and the overall mission of the agency, and communicate with the appropriate individuals if/when you become aware of problems and/or have suggestions for ways and opportunities to make APCH stronger and better. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community. Education/Training/Experience Associate Degree  2 Years Administrative Experience Non-Profit Administrative Experience Preferred Physical and Mental Demands Able to work in a dynamic environment typical of a youth center Frequent sitting and standing Use of hands for clerical functions Continual use of vision and focus for computer work Lift up to 30 pounds regularly Able to communicate and convey accurate information Type 45WPM   A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

KIPP SoCal Public Schools (KIPP SoCal) is a nonprofit organization that operates tuition-free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in systemically under-resourced communities in Southern California for choice filled lives. In July 2019, KIPP LA Public Schools and KIPP San Diego Public Schools united to become KIPP SoCal Public Schools to better meet the needs of our students. We currently operate 19 schools, educate approximately 8,200 students and support an additional 4,300 alumni who are attending high school and college. The Opportunity The Donor Stewardship and Events Manager will have a critical role in supporting the growth and strength of KIPP SoCal’s donor base. They will impact donor retention and acquisition rates by leading donor stewardship and cultivation as well as event strategy and implementation. They will be primarily responsible for supporting the growth of relationships with donors, current and new, and for playing the pivotal role of primary lead on events, creating experiences through signature events that inspire current donors to elevate giving and new audiences to begin supporting KIPP SoCal. These include the inaugural Gala in 2020, Museum of KIPP Art (MOKA), KIPPSTAR, Start Strong, as well as various donor salon dinners and private events. They will work with board members, host committee members, and the External Impact Team to manage and successfully lead these efforts. The Donor Stewardship and Events Manager will report to the Director of Development.  The Donor Stewardship and Events Manager must have expert project management skills, event planning and production expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with different audiences. They will be responsible for the following: Stewardship & Cultivation Leading the vision and implementation of a robust, year-round stewardship and cultivation plan and calendar that meaningfully engages donors at all giving levels. This includes envisioning highly-customized engagement materials and experiences for top donors as well as customizing messaging for the broad donor base. Participating as a team member to collaborate with Development Team members on deepening specific funder relationships in order to elevate giving, including individuals, foundations and corporations. In partnership with Marketing and Communications, lead messaging and narrative on donor communication pieces. Events Strategy Develop event vision and strategy for engaging new audiences and current donors more deeply. Define priorities and work closely with the Development Team to create an events strategy as a critical component to annual planning. Set ambitious goals. For each event, clearly define qualitative objectives and quantitative goals in order to clarify how to evaluate success. Create an annual events calendar. This includes the inaugural Gala (tbd 2020), MOKA, KIPPSTAR, Start Strong as well as multiple donor salon events or unique event opportunities (such as school-opening events) throughout the year.    Develop and share processes and systems for executing high-quality events. Adopt best practices for event planning and execution, such that we build upon our successes and continue to refine execution High-Quality Event Management Lead vision for and manage a successful engagement plan at events for new audiences and current donors to inspire them to begin, continue or elevate their KIPP SoCal support. Recognize that the purpose of events is to cultivate new relationships and more deeply engage current donors to develop long-term relationships that will grow over time, create a robust pre-event, day/night-of, and post-event follow up plan that maximizes our opportunity to request and receive funding from participants, ideally within three-months post event.  Project manage events. Serve as the primary lead manager to produce high-quality and engaging events for prospective donors and critical audiences. Collaborate with board and host committee members. Facilitate, support and lead host committee member towards creating impactful and successful events. Set program content vision and project manage execution. Work closely with the host committee and team to develop high-quality content that meaningfully and comfortably engages the appropriate audiences. Work with third-party vendors. Coordinate and manage the work and production of external partners, including event planning company relationship, etc. Also work with the External Impact Team Associate to make sure all contracts are signed and bills are paid on a timely basis The Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required 3+ years of work experience successfully implementing high-profile events in a fast-paced, high-capacity work environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities Demonstrated, strong ability to build strong, long-term partnerships and trust, with internal and external stakeholders.  Exemplary verbal, written and oral communication skills. Able to seek creative solutions to challenging situations. Open to considering different perspectives, being flexible to absorb information and adjust plans quickly when appropriate.  Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Able to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals to create manageable work plans and initiate process improvements. Strong achievement orientation with exceptional time management skills. Exhibits track record of success in producing high-quality guest experiences (especially for VIPs). Meticulous attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and a high-quality bar, specifically with that of execution.  A demonstrated passion for improving K-12 public education The Perks Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.) Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.) KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website,  http://www.kippsocal.org/ .  Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

Green Dot operates 27 public schools in historically disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles, Tennessee and Washington. We seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low-income students and their more affluent peers. As one of the three largest charter management organizations in the nation, Green Dot schools consistently achieve outstanding academic outcomes through creative college-preparatory curriculums, collaborative and personalized instruction methods, and strong support systems for both students and staff. Since 1999, Green Dot has been a celebrated leader in closing discrepancies in access to high-quality educational opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity or socio-economic status. Additionally, Green Dot strongly believes in community empowerment. Schools regularly organize events that bring together students, parents, educators and political leaders to advocate for active civic engagement and unity. OPPORTUNITY This position participates in work that is an integral part of Green Dot Public Schools strategic advancement, and reports to the Director of Communications. The incumbent will help coordinate department strategies and efforts, seeking to shape and guide public positioning with regard to the broader priorities of Green Dot Public Schools. The Communications Strategy Manager (CSM) will support the development, implementation and daily operations of key initiatives, including guiding our content strategy (coverage, distribution), and supporting thought leadership, crisis communications, and campaign-aligned strategic planning. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership > Supervise, train, and develop content staff > Liaise with school leaders to iteratively improve services and systems for Communications. > Project management for special Communications initiatives, both at schools as well as network wide > Tracking performance and developing regular reports for colleagues and eventual external audiences > Strategize and develop new strategic projects to achieve org-wide objectives > Evaluate and improve internal communications efforts, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with other priorities > Other tasks as assigned Content & Narrative Development > Shepherd and evaluate our content/narrative strategy and quality, supporting network-wide capacity for messaging consistency > Create and evaluate written stories and pieces for digital distribution (e.g. blog/school feeds, medium, syndication, etc.), ensuring consistent publishing schedules > Design and improve systematic and sustainable copywriting services aligned to organizational priorities > Create content for and engage contributors in thought leadership for our owned media channels > Inform and support list-building and new audience development and acquisition efforts > Create copy for materials and correspondence, including, but not limited to memos, letters, emails, solicitations, brochures, etc > Improve copy and proofread marketing material for development, advocacy and communications projects Press Relations > Support in crisis communications, both in proactive training and rapid response > Draft and revise press releases/statements, LTEs, editorials and talking points as appropriate QUALIFICATIONS > You have a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or a related field > You have 2-4 years of experience in communications or journalism (supervisory experience is preferred) > You have excellent writing and editing skills (Spanish and English fluency is preferred) > You have a keen understanding of media, marketing, and digital communications strategies > You are able to work well under pressure on time-sensitive issues, shift priorities and meet deadlines > You are interested in and have knowledge of current events and media trends > You are familiar with education reform and the public education sector in general > You have an outstanding phone manner, as well as superior interpersonal and organizational skills > You are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve > You will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. COMPENSATION The annual salary range for this position is $67,000 - $84,000 and considers the individual’s relevant experience and skill-set. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options. We also provide generous time off to support overall work-life balance while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. We are looking to fill this position for a November 15, 2019 start date.   Green Dot California Home OfficeGreen Dot National Home Office  

Reports to: Finance Manager Classification: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Start Date: as soon as possible                 Location: Los Angeles, CA   GREEN DOT NATIONAL Green Dot Public Schools  is a non-profit network of public charter schools helping to transform the public education system so that ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life. Green Dot operates 27   public schools in historically disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles, Tennessee and Washington. We seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low-income students and their more affluent peers. Our schools are founded on an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, and there are four key elements to our school model that help us unlock the inherent potential in every student we serve: quality teaching and instruction, a college-going culture, a focus on fostering leadership and life skills, and a focus on eliminating barriers to learning. As one of the three largest charter management organizations in the nation, Green Dot schools consistently achieve outstanding academic outcomes through creative college-preparatory curriculums, collaborative and personalized instruction methods, and strong support systems for both students and staff. Since 1999, Green Dot has been a celebrated leader in closing discrepancies in access to high-quality educational opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity or socio-economic status.   Additionally, Green Dot strongly believes in community empowerment. Schools regularly organize events that bring together students, parents, educators and political leaders to advocate for active civic engagement and unity.   OPPORTUNITY The Financial Analyst will support the Finance team in managing the organization’s day-to-day financial operations. Key responsibilities include performing continuous financial and variance analysis of Green Dot’s financials and meeting with school business managers on a regular basis to build school budgets. In addition, the financial analyst will provide leverage and analytical support to the Finance Team to assist with a variety of strategic initiatives.    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES > Work with the Finance team to execute organization-wide financial strategy  > Develop a deep understanding of the organizations funding models, revenue and expense drivers, and optimization opportunities > Assist the Finance Team in developing monthly, quarterly and annual Board presentations > Analyze key components of the organization’s business (e.g., facilities, programs, operational areas) and real estate financing (e.g. loans, bonds, leases, etc.) > Develop and execute dashboards that highlight monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance and actionable items > Responsible for supporting a wide variety of strategic planning projects by working with multiple departments aimed at improving organizational efficiency and seeking creative solutions to some of the organization’s most challenging issues > Develop detailed and interactive multiyear projection models consisting of Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows on an individual school as well as organization-wide level, used to build annual budgets and forecasts > Become an expert in State and Federal Education funding sources > Work with School administrators and business managers to prepare school budgets, forecasts and multiyear projections on a bottoms-up assumption basis > Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of programs, and projects   Key Outcomes (Key Performance Indicator, KPI) Budget Accuracy : All non-discretionary revenue and expense line items within responsible cost centers (e.g. 10-12) is accurate   to within a predetermined % variance (e.g. 1%) to the yearend financials. Forecast Accuracy:  All responsible cost center (e.g. 10-12) yearend forecast is accurate to within a predetermined % variance (e.g. 1%) to the yearend financials. Financial Dashboard Timeliness:  All stakeholders receive accurate and timely financial dashboard by a predetermined date (e.g. within 6 days after close). Support the Finance Team to achieve this outcome.  Board Packet Timeliness:  All budget committee packets (budget, quarterly decks) are ready for CFO/CEO review by a predetermined date (e.g. 2 weeks prior to budget committee meeting). Support the Finance Team to achieve this outcome.   QUALIFICATIONS > A Bachelor’s degree is required > A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in Finance or Statistics  > You have demonstrated skill and comfort in building financial models and extracting actionable data > You are creative and thoughtful about how to manage financial behavior > You are able to maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels—including central office staff and school-site administrators and staff > You are able to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details > You have a high level of personal responsibility and drive towards ambitious goals > You have a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and drive to achieve and grow > You are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve > You will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer   The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.   Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options. We also provide generous time off to support overall work-life balance while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.   Salary The annual salary for this position will fall within a range of $61,000- $71,000, commensurate with experience  

Reports to: Director of Finance Classification: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Start Date: as soon as possible                 Location: Los Angeles, CA   ABOUT GREEN DOT Green Dot Public Schools  is a non-profit network of public charter schools helping to transform the public education system so that ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life. Our schools are founded on an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, and there are four key elements to our school model that help us unlock the inherent potential in every student we serve: quality teaching and instruction, a college-going culture, a focus on fostering leadership and life skills, and a focus on eliminating barriers to learning. We have 20 schools and close to 12,000 students across Los Angeles. Our schools are located in some of the most underserved communities that have been denied access to high-quality educational opportunities, and we seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low-income students and their more affluent peers. Part of what differentiates Green Dot is our intense focus on truly serving ALL students; our collaboration with reform-minded unions; and our work focused on large-scale turnarounds of schools formerly run by the districts; and our ability to take on the toughest challenges with the same public funding received by traditional district schools but accomplishing very different results. Green Dot California’s results are undeniable. Nine of our high schools have been ranked among the top schools in the country. We have three California Distinguished schools and 3 California Gold Ribbon schools, and several of our schools have been recipients of the  CORE Districts ’ Academic Growth Awards, which honor schools having the greatest impact on student achievement. Additionally, Green Dot’s first turnaround, Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy, was named Charter School of the Year by the California Charter Schools Association in 2019.   OPPORTUNITY Green Dot is looking to grow its impact in the education reform movement by expanding its service to other regions across the country. This will extend our work as a leading National change agent while providing an opportunity to make a difference in thousands of additional students who are being underserved.  The Finance Manager, working closely with the Director of Finance, has the opportunity to shape and make possible the achievement of our long-term vision. To realize the envisioned impact on reform, we must successfully create and execute our financial strategy as well as manage our day-to-day finances. The Finance Manager will help create a pathway to sustainability by working with the regional leadership and improve processes and tools to produce actionable, timely and accurate financial statements and analysis.  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES > Manage, coach and develop three Financial Analysts; driving team outcomes, project workplans, and professional development > Develop a deep understanding of the organizations funding models, state and federal education funding sources, key expense drivers, and optimization opportunities > With the Director of Finance, oversee financial strategy, planning, and analysis, including *Preparing annual budgets for schools, home office departments, and special programs, and shepherding through management and board approvals *Preparing quarterly forecasts and presenting to management and the board * Modeling strategic opportunities, such as new schools, facility financing, regional expansion, and grant applications * Standard and ad hoc analysis and reporting of financial and operational aspects of the organization for management and the Board of Directors > Work closely with the regional leadership to reach financial sustainability by understanding key variances, identifying long term risks and developing strategies to improve financial outcome   > Responsible for managing and implementing a wide variety of strategic planning projects by working with multiple departments aimed at improving organizational efficiency and seeking creative solutions to some of the organization’s most challenging issues > Assess current financial and accounting processes and identify areas for improvement, including streamlined processes that reduce time and errors from manual data entry and allow more time for value-adding analysis > Oversee development of detailed and interactive multiyear projection models consisting of Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows on an individual school as well as organization-wide level, used to build annual budgets and forecasts > Develop deep understanding of Finance Team’s service and work with school administrators and business managers to ensure the highest quality of service is achieved Key Outcomes (Key Performance Indicator, KPI) > Budget Accuracy - All non-discretionary revenue and expense line items within each cost center is accurate   to within a predetermined % variance (e.g. 1%) to the year-end financials > Forecast Accuracy -   All cost center year end forecast is accurate to within a predetermined % variance (e.g. 1%) to the year-end financials > Financial Dashboard Timeliness - All stakeholders receive accurate and timely financial dashboard by a predetermined date (e.g. within 6 days after close) > Board Packet Timeliness - All budget committee packets (budget, quarterly decks) are ready for CFO/CEO review by a predetermined date (e.g. 3 weeks prior to budget committee meeting) > Team Development - Hire, develop and promote a team of 100% “A” players QUALIFICATIONS > MBA or equivalent experience preferred > Experience with public K-12 school financing is a plus > You have a minimum of 5-8 years in finance and accounting, including oversight of financial planning and analysis > You are experienced in managing projects and teams > You are able to drive strategic decisions with a mix of financial and operational data analysis > You have an excellent ability to develop and manage financial models (VBA skills a plus) that provide actionable data and can be maintained and improved by staff > You are creative and thoughtful about how to manage financial behavior > You are able to maintain positive relations with colleagues at all levels—including senior leadership, central office staff and school-site administrators and staff > You are able to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details > You have a high level of personal responsibility and a growth mindset, striving for continuous improvement with an A+ work ethic > You are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve > You will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.   COMPENSATION The annual salary for this position will fall within a range of $92,000 - $102,000, commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options. We also provide generous time off to support overall work-life balance while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

The English Learner Achievement Coordinator   will manage Promesa Boyle Heights’ (Promesa) program to support the success of Newcomer English Learners at three schools (Mendez High School, Roosevelt High School, and Boyle Heights High School). The Coordinator will be responsible for building relationships, facilitating conversations, trainings, data-analysis and processes that lead to an aligned vision and coordinated strategies that ensure English Learner success, family engagement, and leadership development. The Coordinator works closely with students, parents, school administrators, educators, organizations, and allies to foster collective action at Mendez High School, Roosevelt High School, and Boyle Heights High School. The Coordinator reports directly to Promesa’s Director of Community Schools, and also the Chief Director, the Steering Committee, and works in close coordination with the Promesa Community School Coordinators, school principals, and a wide range of community partners.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   ●      Build and maintain working relationships with a wide-range of partners, including youth, parents, educators, community partners, and institutional leaders; ●      Develop and implement outreach strategies to recruit, sustain, and actively involve EL students and their parents in Promesa Boyle Heights initiatives and to connect them to services, resources, and partner organizations; ●      Work closely with parents, youth, and stakeholders to identify needs and gaps in academics and wellness in the schools and community for newcomer EL students; leverage partnerships, systems, and resources to transform these obstacles into paths for change ●      Supervise a team of EL Peer Mentors who will be working closely with the Newcomer EL students, ensuring the mentors have the support and resources needed to provide mentorship ●      Identify and lead planning of teacher professional development training design and execution; plan and implement teacher events and convenings; ●      Support Promesa’s community organizer to build parent leadership and engagement around English Learner issues and policies; support curriculum and tool development to build parent leadership and capacity to participate and lead campaigns; ●      Collect quantitative and qualitative for the evaluation and reporting of the EL project to inform learning and growth among various partners ●      Develop and manage operating plans, timeline, and delegation of tasks for key initiatives; ●      Systems development to support Newcomer EL students’ success and other school capacity-building; and ●      Lead school-wide campaigns/efforts to support English Learners at the three schools. Basic Qualifications: ●      A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of experience required. We will consider candidates without formal educational experience and with more than ten years of comparable professional and organizing backgrounds. ●      Knowledge of English Learners, instructional practices, and case management is a plus; ●      Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team; ●      Must be computer savvy and have experience working with databases, word processing programs, spreadsheets, internet research programs, and PowerPoint. ●      Strong leadership abilities including an encouraging, motivating presence to help with conflict management, team building, goal-setting, prioritization, and strategic planning; ●      Ability to be flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing dynamics; ●      Work schedule from 9am-5pm that requires some flexibility with evening and weekend meetings/events. ●      Spanish-speaking ability, experience working in nonprofits, and/or Boyle Heights lived experience is a huge plus; being a former English Learner is preferred but not required; ●      Candidate will start immediately on a full-time basis on a temporary contract until May/June 2020, with the possibility of extending    To apply:  Please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three references to  hr@proyectopastoral.org . Salary Range: $42,000-$45,000 per year depending on experience. Competitive benefits and vacation package.    How To Apply hr@proyectopastoral.org http://www.proyectopastoral.org To apply:  Please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three references.

Promesa’s mission is to improve conditions in Boyle Heights at the individual, school, and systems level by building a movement of partner organizations, students, and families collaborating to close the opportunity gap and strengthen supports for students from cradle through college and career.   Promesa Boyle Heights is a passionate collaborative of residents, youth, schools, local organizations and public/private institutions working together to realize a vision where: 1) Every individual has access to a range of supports in the home, in our schools, and in the community to foster school and life success; 2) Organizations are collaborating and closing the opportunity gap amongst the most marginalized and underserved populations in our community, and; 3) A powerful, resident-led collaborative is winning system-level policy changes that create a safer, healthier, and more stable Boyle Heights.   POSITION OVERVIEW Promesa Boyle Heights (BH) is seeking a mission-driven leader who is passionate and committed to social, racial, and educational justice. The Director of Impact & Continuous Improvement will lead data-driven strategic learning for the multi-partner Collective Impact collaborative, Promesa Boyle Heights (Promesa), and is a high-level leader responsible for creating a culture of continuous improvement to inform strategic decision-making through ongoing performance measurement and evaluation. The Director of Impact will strengthen evaluation infrastructure, processes and capacity-building efforts across initiatives, staff and partner organizations to impact community-level outcomes. The Director of Impact will build a data team to guide and support continuous improvement efforts and enable data access, data analysis, and data utilization for the Collective Impact collaborative. As a rapidly growing Collective Impact collaborative, the Director of Impact position will be key for sustaining and growing our movement. The Promesa collaborative consists of 15+ staff, 24+ partners, 3 schools, and 40+ resident leaders. The Director of Impact will report directly to the Promesa Managing Director, and will work closely with and is also accountable to the Promesa General Assembly, Steering Committee and partner schools, and Proyecto leadership. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Impact must be committed to Promesa’s community mission, vision and overarching goals to facilitate the collective success by leading on the following: ·        Oversee the collection, analysis, and clear dissemination of data to support Promesa’s collective efforts to improve student and community-level outcomes; ·        Provide leadership around the development of shared measures and a shared measurement system, including related data infrastructure, that will track common outcomes and indicators across the collaborative and use results to inform learning and continuous improvement; ·        Develop continuous improvement methods and tools to support community-wide Solutions Teams that collectively adopt, track and report progress on the measures to guide collaborative action; ·        Build and champion a culture of continuous improvement at all levels across the organization to successfully adopt practices and norms that support and sustain data-informed organizational learning; ·        Coach and provide technical assistance to Promesa staff, partners, and Solutions Teams around data, evaluation, and continuous improvement; ·        Oversee capacity-building efforts to strengthen Promesa’s use of data and evaluation across initiatives; ·        Design and maintain a knowledge management system to ensure learnings are shared and used across Promesa; ·        Oversee the sharing of findings across stakeholders to consistently feedback the impact that Promesa is having in Boyle Heights ·        Recruit, train and manage Promesa’s Data Team including a Data Analyst and three Data Fellows, as well as oversee the Promesa Data Advisory Council, and other ad-hoc data/evaluation-related work groups, and coordinate with consultants to support the work. ·        Provide visionary, adaptive leadership, modeling Promesa guiding values at all times and fostering a culture that reflects them ·        Build relationships with and facilitate open communication with the Promesa stakeholders which include: Steering Committee, General Assembly, Comité de Líderes (resident leaders), Promesa staff members, and Proyecto Pastoral leadership;   QUALIFICATIONS This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in supporting school and community transformation in Boyle Heights. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience: ·        5+ years of relevant experience managing or overseeing evaluation or performance measurement projects ·        An advanced degree in social science or related field that includes background in evaluation and outcome measurement; ·        At least 2 years managing teams in a fast-paced and high-growth environment preferably in a nonprofit or social services/enterprise field; ·        Possess strong evaluation design and data analysis skills, and utilizes “right-fit” methods for a broad range of quantitative and qualitative approaches; ·        Ability to use impact data to communicate a compelling and meaningful story about Promesa’s work; ·        Able to synthesize and present complex data in a simple and meaningful way; ·        Demonstrated ability to design and modify program logic models, theory of change models, or similar planning documentation; ·        Leadership presence to inspire confidence and passion in both internal and external audiences; ·        Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including Spanish-speaking resident adult and youth leaders; and ·        Ability to thrive in a fluid, entrepreneurial environment; willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” and extend beyond formal responsibilities based on the needs of the work. ·        Familiarity with Boyle Heights, residents and/or education, social justice & community transformation ·        Experience leading or participating in a community based initiative, collaborative, collective impact or coalition. ·        Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred.   Benefits  Full-time, exempt with excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, vacation, sick days, holidays and 401k plan.   Salary $75,000 - $85,000 DOE     How To Apply hr@proyectopastoral.org To Apply:   The Search Committee is soliciting applications immediately. Applications (with current resume, letter of interest, and at least 3 references) should be sent electronically, ideally before  August 28, 2019  to:  hr@proyectopastoral.org  with the subject line:  Promesa Director of Impact Application .   Proyecto Pastoral is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Women, LGBTQIA and people of color are encouraged to apply. 

This year, College Track will expand to our 12th location – in Los Angeles. The Crenshaw District/West Adams neighborhoods will be the home of our third College Track center in Los Angeles. College Track LA first opened in 2012 in the East Los Angeles community of Boyle Heights in partnership with the i.am.angel Foundation to serve students from Roosevelt High School. College Track Watts launched in 2015 in collaboration with the Wasserman Foundation to serve students from Jordan High. Our sites offer students a safe space to succeed as members of a college-bound community. Together, our Los Angeles sites currently serve 600 hundreds of students, including college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.      Our third center, scheduled to open in Spring 2020, will recruit 75 9th graders each year from Crenshaw High School and Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School, eventually serving 500 students at a time. Our expansion allows College Track LA to reach a compelling scale and enable us to diversify our student demographics.   Our Values    At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview    The Founding Site Director sets a powerful vision for student achievement and is responsible for ensuring that at least 90% of students matriculate to a four-year college and 70% graduate from college within six years (as compared to the national average college graduation rate of 21% for low-income students). S/he leads a team of full time and part time employees and builds and maintains the positive presence of College Track in the local community.    Primary Responsibilities Include: Site Vision and Culture:  Set a powerful vision for student achievement and family engagement; inspire the commitment of others towards the shared vision, and ensure all decisions are aligned to and support the vision. Build a strong and enduring site culture based on mission, vision and College Track’s values. Program Development and Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:  Work with program directors to assess student data continuously and ensure that students are on track and have the tools and social emotional skills they need to graduate from high school and thrive in four-year universities. Focus relentlessly on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, ensuring students graduate from high school and receive a college degree. Staff Management:  Recruit, lead, manage and develop a site team of full-time and part-time employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure the overall success of students. Build a collaborative team of individuals committed to achieving excellence and meeting site goals. Student Recruitment : Effectively develop and execute an innovative student recruitment plan. Build long lasting relationships with school administrators and teachers. Lead a strong on-campus and community relationship building effort, ensuring strong recruitment of students annually. School and Community Partnerships:  Develop strong and formalized partnerships with community based organizations, colleges, school partners and district leadership that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the education landscape and community, and be active in the educational and political landscape.  Fundraising and Development : Work in collaboration with the College Track development team to execute development activities that support long-term sustainability. Financial and Resource Management : Lead the site budgetary planning process, and manage the site’s expenses to the agreed upon budget.    Skills & Experience Required   Minimum of 7 years of teaching, school leadership and/or supporting students to excel academically; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Leads and inspires others under a shared vision of excellence Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission Minimum 5-7 years of management experience; proven track record in successfully recruiting, hiring, leading and developing people and teams. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Manages people, projects and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact; highly outcomes-focused Entrepreneurial, flexible and adaptable; thrives in an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solution Strong student advocate; demonstrated ability to listen, build relationships and learn from community, parents, and students Strong demonstration of community and cultural knowledge, including the historical and current context Unwavering belief in economic, racial and social justice; makes all decisions through the lens of what is best for the students and families we serve Minimum 4-year college degree (Masters or Doctorate Degree preferred) Experience with Crenshaw District, West Adams, South LA preferred      Compensation & Benefits   College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.

United Friends of the Children empowers current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency through service-enriched education and housing programs, advocacy, and consistent relationships with a community of people who care.     UFC has been an integral part of the Los Angeles foster care community since our founding by Nancy M. Daly in 1979. Our early advocacy efforts helped establish the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and pass the Foster Care Independence Act. Innovations in direct services span from co-founding the first transitional housing program in the nation for former foster youth to the creation of the Scholars Program, an 11-year education support continuum that follows foster youth from the seventh grade through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.    Position Overview   Reporting to the Community Impact Manager, the Program Coordinator plays a key role in the Scholars Program, acting as a point of connection for the entire Scholars Program staff. The individual in this position will serve as the external community’s first point of contact for program inquiries, will provide clerical and administrative support to the Scholars Program, and will be a key player in supporting the preparation and execution of all program events.    The Program Coordinator will work full-time standard business hours Monday-Friday, some weekends and evenings as necessary. Based out of United Friends’ downtown Los Angeles office, the Program Coordinator will occasionally travel to other locations throughout Los Angeles County for program events and meetings.    Duties and responsibilities     Program Support   Ensure effective and professional telephone and online communications both within and outside the organization  Manage incoming Scholars Program inquiries and redirect to appropriate staff  Translate flyers, forms, letters, and other program materials from English to Spanish  Provide support for all aspects of staff meetings and retreats  Assist with the gathering of program information for board and grant reports  Enter data into program database, assist with data collection and running reports from database, as needed    Outreach and Recruitment Process   Support the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator and Community Impact Manager with developing and executing outreach efforts   Record all referral forms into program database and follow up with referral sources   Conduct phone interviews with social workers, foster family agencies, and other referral sources   Review applications to ensure completion, prepare student files, and provide to Program Managers for distribution    Assistant to the Director   Support Director with some administrative tasks including phone calls, scheduling meetings, managing calendar, responding to calls, and tracking expenses for budget management  Assist the Director in preparation for Board and Committee meetings  Support Director with follow-up on research, inquiries, projects and plans as a matter of daily project management    Workshop and Events    Assist in the development of promotional materials or informational mailings about Scholar Program events for the greater UFC community   Support Events and Logistics Coordinator with the preparation of workshop materials and logistics for program events    General UFC Responsibilities    Act as a role model within the organization to uphold and implement UFC’s organizational values:  Embrace program evaluation that leads to excellence and impact  Build effective and empowering partnerships with the youth, community and each other  Create a fun and exciting environment that inspires learning and innovation  Communicate openly, honestly and with humility across all groups  Work together as one organization    Other   Other duties as assigned.     Required Qualifications    Bachelor's degree   Bilingual in English and Spanish; oral and written  At least one year of relevant work experience  Must have valid CA driver license  Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity  Ability to multi-task and manage the completion of multiple projects, often with shifting priorities, while working under direct supervision or independently  Has a positive, respectful attitude and works well in a team setting  Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible and well-organized  Ability to establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds  Holds self-accountable, sets high expectations for self and others, works both independently and collaboratively and relates tasks to organizational values  Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook applications and database management experience    Preferred Qualifications    An understanding of and sensitivity to issues concerning former foster care youth   Has a reliable personal automobile  Experience in a non-profit or office setting  Level of Language Proficiency Bilingual in English and Spanish; oral and written  How To Apply jobapplicants@unitedfriends.org https://www.unitedfriends.org/  

United Friends of the Children empowers current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency through service-enriched education and housing programs, advocacy, and consistent relationships with a community of people who care. United Friends has been an integral part of the Los Angeles foster care community since our founding by Nancy M. Daly in 1979. Our early advocacy efforts helped establish the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and pass the Foster Care Independence Act. Innovations in direct services span from co-founding the first transitional housing program in the nation for former foster youth to the creation of an 11-year education support continuum that follows foster youth from the seventh grade through the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Position Overview United Friends of the Children’s Pathways Housing Program provides residents, ages 18-24, with housing and support services as they seek to obtain stable and secure housing, education, and employment. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Support, the Community Health Manager (CHM) will be responsible for creating restorative and therapeutic spaces that support United Friends Residents’ social-emotional skill development. The CHM will work full-time during standard business hours, Monday-Friday, and on weekends and evenings as needed. United Friends’ Downtown Los Angeles office will serve as the Community Health Manager’s main work location on Mondays and Wednesdays. Although the CHM may travel between the housing sites, the CHM will be assigned to specific housing sites as the main clinical oversight for those sites. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Support ●       Provide individual clinical supervision to assigned Advocacy Counselors. ●       Coach and support Advocacy Counselors and the Housing Management Team to ensure consistent provision of high quality, trauma-informed, Housing First-aligned behavioral health services to residents. ●       Respond quickly and effectively to support colleagues and residents when behavioral health crises arise. ●       Participate in team decision-making meetings to address resident and community issues. ●       Complete accurate, timely documentation of all efforts made with and on behalf of youth according to agency standards. ●       Co-review residents’ housing stability plans, perseverance plans, and critical incident reports with Community Managers. ●       Provide clinical intervention to a caseload of program youth that the Advocacy Counselors, Housing Management team, and/or Community Health Manager identify as needing mental health support or services. Clinical intervention includes assessment, long-term therapy, short-term or brief therapy, and/or possible linkage to additional mental health services as determined by the Community Health Manager’s clinical assessment and treatment plan. ●       Conduct group treatment at the assigned housing sites, which may include art therapy, process groups, etc.   Training and Development ●       Identify staff training needs to ensure consistent provision of high quality, trauma-informed, Housing First-aligned behavioral health services to residents. ●       Co-create a comprehensive staff training calendar in partnership with the Director, Clinical Support, the Clinical Support Team, and the Housing Management Team. ●       Partner with the Transitions Team to identify trends for incoming and outgoing residents and guide the design of corresponding early interventions.   Community Engagement ●       Conduct ongoing behavioral health community needs assessment to ensure the relevance and sufficiency of available support. ●       With the Community Managers, co-lead roommate mediations and restorative justice interventions to promote peaceful community environments.  ●       Oversee the development of relevant therapeutic and restorative spaces (i.e., mental health programming including art therapy, process groups, etc.) that enhance residents’ socio-emotional and coping skills, including a wellness calendar of holistic groups for the assigned housing sites and coordinate facilitators for the wellness groups. ●       Develop partnerships with key mental health community agencies and resources near assigned housing sites. ●       Regularly assess the effectiveness of behavioral health interventions and programming. ●       Manage the budget line items related specifically to behavioral health support for the assigned housing sites.   Other ●       Other duties as assigned.   General United Friends Responsibilities ●       Act as a role model within the organization to uphold and implement United Friends’ organizational values: ○       Embrace program evaluation that leads to excellence and impact. ○       Build effective and empowering partnerships with the youth, community and each other. ○       Create a fun and exciting environment that inspires learning and innovation. ○       Communicate openly, honestly and with humility across all groups. ○       Work together as one organization.   Direct reports ·        None   Required Qualifications ●       LCSW or LMFT with 5+ years’ experience in a relevant setting, including 2+ years team leadership experience; Must be licensed for at least 2 years and able to provide BBS clinical supervision to those pursuing licensure. ●       Experience working with vulnerable populations in a nonprofit housing setting ●       Establishes and cultivates respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds ●       Activates network to produce results that benefit program participants ●       Demonstrated experience engaging groups and individuals in effective learning activities ●       Works collaboratively and cooperatively as a member of a multi-disciplinary service team ●       Works responsibly with sensitive and confidential information ●       Balances multiple competing priorities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail ●       Holds self accountable, sets high expectations for self and others ●       Conveys thoughts and ideas clearly, listens well, communicates in a solution-oriented manner and incorporates others’ views into work ●       Passion about United Friends’ mission ●       Must have valid CDL and an insured and operational vehicle    Preferred Qualifications  ●       An understanding and sensitivity to issues concerning former foster care youth ●       Knowledge of the TAY resource landscape in Los Angeles   Benefits United Friends is an inclusive community that offers the following exciting benefits: Fully paid employee health and dental coverage Voluntary vision, Legal and ID Shield protection, and pet health discount plan Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and other types of leave How To Apply jobapplicants@unitedfriends.org https://www.unitedfriends.org/ Please send resume and cover letter to jobapplicants@unitedfriends.org. 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