Neighborhood Centers Inc. Employment Opportunities as of November 13, 2008.
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Administration
Vice President of Community Based Initiatives
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in an appropriately related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred. Five or more years of progressive management experience in a complex, interdisciplinary, multi-site organization. A demonstrated commitment to understanding the cultural issues of the increasingly diverse populations served. A proactive and positive approach to problem solving.Candidates must be organized, strategically and financially astute, and politically savvy.
JOB SUMMARY: To work together with the Executive Team to ensure the continued success and growth of operations related to agency programs through innovative thinking, effective management and external collaboration. To lead the Community Based Initiatives division in supporting neighborhood development through our community centers, senior centers and youth programs. To fully implement our new century community center model with emphasis in economic development, immigration and citizenship, family health and education, and leadership and civic engagement. To effectively manage programmatic financial resources.
Closing Date 12/04/08
Director of Marketing and Communications
Salary Range: D.O.E.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution with four or more years related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Working knowledge of public relations and marketing practices. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Computer proficient with experience using creative computer software applications including Quark, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver. Three or more years working in the advertising and marketing fields creating a wide range of design media including websites, brochures and printed graphics. Previous e-marketing experience is a plus.
JOB SUMMARY: Work with President and consultants to develop marketing and communication plan. Work with copywriters and designers to produce agency publications and promotional materials including the annual report, quarterly newsletter, online newsletter, program brochures, event invitations and programs, posters, and other communication materials. Coordinate graphic design, print bids and production of all printed materials. Coordinate production of print brochures, radio and television spots, billboards, transit and other advertising outlets for purchased advertising and public service announcements. Design Powerpoint templates. Establish and maintain tracking system including marketing materials file set-up and archive. Attend marketing meetings, create agendas, manage project follow-up process.
Closing Date 12/04/08
Web Designer/Webmaster
Salary Range: $45,448-65,900
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred, along with five years experience. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with experience and proficient in HTML, ASP, JavaScript, IIS, CSS, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash.
JOB SUMMARY: The Agency is looking for a web developer/webmaster with practical experience in web design, development and maintenance. Candidate will possess the ability to create web content independently, but also take direction in a team-based environment.
Closing Date 12/16/08
Communications Coordinator
Salary Range: $40,000-50,000
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field or equivalent experience. Two to five years work experience in communications or related field, and experience working with low-income communications preferred. News media and press experience desired. Oral and written Spanish language abilities a plus.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, developing and implementing of all of the marketing, communications and media activities for the Neighborhood Tax Centers (NTC). Oversee development and production of all printed materials, including fliers, posters, banners, signs, bill boards, and reports. Maximize positive media coverage; promote strong community and media relationships; write and produce materials; manage media event logistics; and maintain databases and archives. Develop a strategic outreach and communications plan that will maximize program exposure to the target audience.
Closing Date 11/25/08
Volunteer Coordinator (VITA)
Salary Range: $38,000-50,000
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred. Two to five years of experience working with volunteers required. Experience working in and managing large (100+ member) volunteer teams. Ability to work with and manage a group that is highly diverse in cultural backgrounds, professional experiences and age. Keen sense of new media technology (Tweeter, Facebook, social and professional networking venues). Proficiency in MS Access, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of financial issues of low-income populations and ability to master new concepts quickly including tax law.
JOB SUMMARY: Develop and implement a strategy for recruiting 500+ volunteers whose talents and interests fit with Neighborhood Tax Center’s mission and goals. Maintain volunteer database. Track volunteers through training, testing and tax season. Maintain current volunteer information on the NCI website. Assist with the development and implementation of training programs for volunteers. Provide effective support to volunteers during training, testing and their day-to-day service. Track and analyze volunteer activity and satisfaction through database reports and surveys. Recognize volunteer’s efforts through formal and informal methods. Coordinate large-scale volunteer recognition events. Assist Program Director and other NTC staff with events, outreach and general program management as needed. Assist with writing, designing and producing annual post-season report.
Closing Date 11/25/08
Training and Safety Coordinator
Salary Range: $38,192-53,469
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Education, Science, Computer Science or any other related field required. Three to five years related experience developing, implementing and tracking organizational trainings. Experience operating and maintaining a Learning Management System (LMS). Strong public speaking skills. Proficient in delivering soft and technical skill trainings to adults. Ability to develop and write training materials based on journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
JOB SUMMARY: Maintain the technical and operational aspects of Learning Management System and train staff on the use of the LMS. Develop and implement on-line training courses through self-authoring software tool. Identify and procure appropriate off-the-shelf training courses. Provide technical assistance to staff as needed on the LMS and other training components. Analyze and issue periodic reports regarding the use of and issues with the LMS and training development/procurement. Assist with and/or provide classroom training to staff. Identify, respond to, and issue reports regarding safety concerns and incidents occurring within the Agency. Identify, develop, procure, implement and track safety and security related training for staff. Document and assist with Agency’s compliance and progress with the components of an effective safety program. Compile, analyze and issue periodic reports regarding Agency safety and security trends and issues.
Closing Date 11/20/08
e-Marketing/Communication Specialist
Salary Range: D.O.E.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution or college course or five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possess an excellent working knowledge of marketing with experience in e-marketing within a non-profit environment and its impact on building relationships and communities as intended. The ability to demonstrate a marketing track record, with previous experience planning innovative and successful e-marketing campaigns.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for all marketing support for the Agency’s website(s), support e-marketing for all marketing initiatives as it relates to e-mail and web, ensuring alignment with Agency objectives. Manage the e-Marketing efforts, web content and Agency communications. Possesses a strong background in technology and leverages various web tools and applications to market and communicate with the intended target audience.
Closing Date 11/20/08
Assistant Director of Development
Salary Range: $45,448-65,900
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution and three years major gift solicitation experience. Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write reports, grant proposals and business correspondence. Must be computer proficient in Microsoft applications. Raiser's Edge experience preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Work in collaboration with the Vice President of Development and Director of Development to plan and execute all phases of ongoing comprehensive fundraising initiatives including individual, corporate and foundation supporters. Manages all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation and relations.
Closing Date 11/20/08
Adult Education Program Manager
Salary Range: $38,192-53,469
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of one year of adult education program management experience. Also must have excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Service connection experience is helpful. Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software package. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Support Agency adult education initiatives at community centers. Classes offered include ESL, VESL, El Civics, GED, computer literacy classes and others. Manager will coordinate education programs at multiple sites. Actively recruit students and ensure that enrollment standards are met. Recruit and supervise adult education staff. Assist with program evaluation and reporting.
Closing Date 12/04/08
Financial Analyst Supervisor
Salary Range: $38,192-53,469
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A minimum of twelve (12) months experience working in a finance department and handling account receivables and payables. Demonstrated understanding of Workforces Solutions/standard accounting policies and procedures. Ability to develop Excel spreadsheets using formulas.
JOB SUMMARY: Supervises the funds management unit. Manages several different funding sources that comprise Workforce Solutions Financial Aid. Monitors financial aid budgets, expenditures, obligations, commitments and trends for 35 career centers as well as the entire system. Communicates financial information through databases, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and narrative to the Agency’s Finance department, NCI Management and staff, career centers, the Gulf Coast Workforce board, and HGAC staff. Ensures the timely payments to Workforce Solutions vendors.
Closing Date 11/25/08
Community Based Initiatives
Membership Services Specialist (2 positions)
Salary Range: $32,504-43,880
Qualifications: Associate’s Degree from an accredited educational institution with one to two years experience preferred or three to five years relevant experience with high school diploma. Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Assists community center members with development of plans of service to meet their self-identified needs. Enrolls member or client in requested programs. Assesses membership and program fees based on community center member’s or potential member’s income. Provides center members or potential members with information and referrals to community agencies and other NCI programs and services as needed. Maintains current list of community resources and information. Conducts needs assessments of community center members and potential members requesting enrollment in center based programs. Reviews service plans and follows up with community center members to determine if service plan goals have been reached and to gather data for tracking outcomes.
Closing Date 11/23/08
Senior Services Specialist
Salary Range: $8.50-9 per hour
Qualifications: Associates Degree from an accredited institution in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred. One to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Must be able to work irregular hours.