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2008-05-17
ifPeople
Project Manager - Software/Web Development, Atlanta, GA
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing the full development cycle in a way that is professional, collaborative, and creative. The PM serves as a team leader and the primary contact for both developers and clients, and is expected to take ownership of all aspects of an assigned project, including but not limited to scheduling, deadlines, and adherence to budget. A successful candidate will be a self-learner, excellent at managing multiple tasks, detail-oriented, and fluent in the virtual world. ifPeople offers the chance to work in an entrepreneurial team environment with excellent career growth and leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Managing multiple web site development projects. Interacting with client on progress and refining requirements for web systems deployment (does not include graphic design).
- Managing client approval process and coordinating with a team for migrations and site launches. Monitor and report on progress to clients regularly and complete a project report at the end of the project.
- Coordinating a remote development team of two to six people involved in a single project. Monitoring the use of resources to maintain the progress, timeline, and budget.
- Coordinating and leading regular, remote project team meetings to ensure everyone is on task and with adequate information.
- Additional responsibilities may include: user story and requirements documenting, proposal development, customer training and coordination of ongoing customer support.
* Extensive experience with at least one type of web based application, preferably a content management system
* Familiarity with basic web standards, (x)HTML and CSS
* Familiarity with at least one design program (ie Photoshop, Gimp, etc)
* Experience managing and directing project(s)
* Knowledge of one or more of the following: search engine optimization, internet marketing, usability, knowledge management, application design, on-line fundraising, or social-networking
Preferred
* Experience with Open Source software, Agile / Scrum processes, Plone content management system
* Spanish language (write/read)
To Apply:
Please see full job description and send a cover letter that discusses your fit with ifPeople and your most meaningful project management experience, along with your resume/CV, and list of three references to jobs@ifpeople.net.
Craigslist Foundation
Director of Events, San Francisco, CA
Key Responsibilities:
- As a member of the executive team, work with the Executive Director and Board to develop the overarching vision and impact of Craigslist Foundation, including the role of events in achieving that impact
- Take charge of and manage the tactical execution of all events; develop production plans and timelines, work with the Executive Director to develop and manage budgets, and oversee on-site logistics, operations, and any outside vendors
- Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Online Programs in the content development process to ensure consistency and integration of events with online programs
- Work with Executive Director and other team members to identify, recruit, and engage partner organizations
- Manage and motivate all event staff and volunteers
- Secure and manage effective relationships with venues and vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, and presenters
- Create a collateral production strategy and timeline, and manage vendors to ensure successful execution
- Administer, collect, and analyze evaluative data for all events, and suggest and implement ongoing improvements
- Ensure effective follow-up after each event, including production of marketing reports, sharing evaluation data with presenters, and continuing cultivation of event sponsors and partners
Qualifications:
* Demonstrated success managing all aspects of large-scale events
* Demonstrated success planning and managing several events simultaneously
* Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to create systems and use technology effectively
* Experience working effectively with event sponsors and in-kind donors
* Demonstrated experience taking an event to scale on a multi-city, national basis
* Strong leadership skills and managerial experience, with the ability to manage through influence and make decisions under pressure
* Positive attitude, with the ability to deal with stressful situations, relationships, and individuals using professional judgment and tact
* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
* Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and multitask to deliver under constant deadlines within an entrepreneurial environment
* Interest in and commitment to the nonprofit sector
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Willingness to travel periodically
To Apply: Please email a résumé and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about the opportunity, to Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director, at staff@craigslistfoundation.org, subject line "Director of Events". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Dreams for Kids
Volunteer Coordinator / Dream Leader Facilitator Internship Position, Chicago, IL
Ten years ago, Dreams for Kids assisted in creating the first activities program of its kind for children with disabilities and has recently founded the Dream Leaders youth leadership program. You can be part of our global expansion.
Responsibilities:
Working as part of the Dreams for Kids team towards achieving our mission, managing database of volunteers and coordinating volunteer events, attending Dreams for Kids events, managing our Bed Bath and Beyond “Dream Big Give Big” program, assisting with the implementation and facilitation of youth leadership workshops, completing basic office tasks, and taking initiative to better our organization!
Qualifications:
- A strong commitment to making a difference in the world and working with youth to create and facilitate programs which impact the local and world communities.
- A person who is passionate, enjoys challenges, excels at working with a team, and is self motivated. Must be organized and willing to grow and be challenged.
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, has a positive and easy going nature, and possesses the ability to work on multiple tasks on deadline.
- Willing to take full responsibility, have a strong work ethic and do whatever is necessary to accomplish objectives.
Salary: $10/Hour
Hours: Part Time: 20-25 hours per week. Flexible schedule
Office Location: 155 N Michigan Ave Suite 700, Chicago IL
To apply contact Mary at mtyson@dreamsforkids.org for an application!
2008-05-16
WITNESS
Program Coordinator for North America, Brooklyn, NY
WITNESS uses video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. We empower people to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools for justice, promoting public engagement and policy change.
WITNESS is seeking a Program Coordinator to work at its Brooklyn headquarters in New York. The position will have a primary focus on supporting partnerships and implementing trainings to enable human rights organizations and concerned citizens in the U.S. to integrate video and related online technologies into their advocacy campaigns.
WITNESS was conceived by musician and advocate Peter Gabriel and founded in partnership with the Reebok Human Rights Foundation and the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (now Human Rights First) in 1992. Today, WITNESS is a highly respected and rapidly growing independent nonprofit organization with an annual budget of over $4 million and staff of twenty-seven.
This position provides an exciting opportunity to build WITNESS’ first full-scale North America program, building on an existing record of collaboration and partnership with groups within the US.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) ‘Core Partnerships’ Coordination: Support and maintain relationships with a core group of 2-4 WITNESS NGO “core partners” who are using video in advocating for human rights; provide training in filmmaking and strategic video usage in international human rights advocacy; assist NGOs in identifying opportunities to produce and distribute video that can be used to create change in human rights policy and practice; create and implement campaign strategy around the use of video including alliance building with relevant civil society organizations, inter-governmental organizations, decision makers and other key campaign allies;
- Video Production: Work as producer on specific video projects related to North America-based core partners, including pre-production, production, post-production (AVID and Final Cut Pro) and distribution; oversee the development of accompanying materials such as promotional packaging, screening guides, education or advocacy packets for use in video advocacy campaigns, and online supplementary materials;
- ‘Seeding Video Advocacy’: Provide short-term trainings in the uses of video in human rights advocacy to key networks of human rights and social justice groups; assist in implementation of WITNESS’ Video Advocacy Institute; identify and cultivate strategic allies with human rights and social justice media communities and a broad range of civil society organizations working in human rights and new media; develop training materials and curriculum for use by NGO partners; identify useful non-WITNESS training materials, workshops and resources; coordinate all ‘Seeding’ activities with human rights groups focused on North America;
- ‘The Hub’: Conduct outreach and trainings within North America to support widespread, effective usage of the Hub (hub.witness.org <http://hub.witness.org/> ) by organizations and individuals; provide support to the Hub team on content and editorial related to human rights issues in the US and elsewhere in North America; bring human rights perspective to discussions of how best to develop the Hub and related participatory media initiatives;
Framework: In collaboration with the WITNESS Program Director and other staff, develop and implement program priorities that will advance overall quality of program activity and growth of the WITNESS project; assist in development of evaluation materials and carry out evaluations; develop regional organizational plans and budgets.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Interns/Volunteers: Supervise interns, volunteers, fellows and e-interns;
* Research: Keep abreast of relevant thematic and regional human rights issues;
* Administrative Functions: Undertake necessary administrative functions, including database maintenance and coordination of logistics relevant to NGO partners and ‘Seeding’ initiative;
* Outreach and Communication: Participate in public presentations; act as a media spokesperson; provide input on promotional materials.
This position provides an exciting opportunity to build WITNESS’ first full-scale North America program, building on an existing record of collaboration and partnership with groups within the US.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Forward completed application materials to programcoordinator@witness.org
2008-05-15
GlobalGiving
Performance Analytics Manager, Washington DC
We therefore have data on organizational capacity, project characteristics and market performance. This data, in combination with a deep understanding of the incentives, capacity, and context in which the organizations operate, needs to be translated into actionable market information. While continually lowering the marketplace barriers to entry, well formulated performance analytics will ensure the quality of our offerings while granting access to those organizations able to change the world with thousands of little earth changing ideas. The Performance Analytics manager therefore leverages the data to better understand the marketplace's strengths, weaknesses and opportunities and to inform strategic decision making.
Scope of Work
- Establish a framework for and implement analysis of organizational and project related data to identify performance trends, identify new performance metrics and indicators of high performing projects
- Design and implement the right parameters of entry and exit from the marketplace for project organizations
- Identify and develop appropriate ways to impart market information to participants in the marketplace
- Pilot new ways of assessing and monitoring projects, such as site visits, third party references, and improved self-reporting strategies.
- Monitor projects through project updates and reports, reviewing, assessing and sharing information with donors
- Oversee and improve GlobalGiving yearly evaluation program.
Position Requirements
Combined expertise in international development and analytics: desirable degrees (bachelors or graduate level) include Economics, Engineering, Management Sciences, Operations Management, Statistics, Computer Science, and Public Policy
Experience with international development, field work desirable,
Knowledge of latest thinking and literature regarding impact and effectiveness measurement
Passion for data quality, analysis, and presentation
Experience with regression analysis, advanced statistical techniques, etc.
Interested Applicants should see the full job description and send their resume and a cover letter to jobs@globalgiving.com as soon as possible. Please indicate “Performance Analytics Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We look forward to hearing from you!
GlobalGiving
Community Marketing Manager, Washington DC
The GlobalGiving marketplace includes more than 500 projects from 60+ countries. GlobalGiving seeks to attract, retain and provide maximum value to our project leaders while ensuring their legitimacy and quality of results. We are pioneers in the field of online philanthropic marketplaces, poised to set the standard in opportunities for donors to find, assess and amplify the work of strong, innovative and high performing grassroots organizations. The Community Marketing Manager is a key member of the project team, developing and implementing project leader communications and skill building initiatives, as well as designing and overseeing campaigns with project leaders to increase donation volume. This position is cross departmental in nature, ensuring that maximum value is derived from the integration of activities related to social entrepreneurs with business development, marketing, and technology development, including product development and relationships with projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage the project leader experience on GlobalGiving, from project design to online marketing.
- Develop resource tools, communications and partnerships to enhance performance of project leaders on the GlobalGiving platform.
- Organize and communicate campaigns and other programs to increase donations.
- Develop and steward partnerships and trust with project and sponsor organizations, building out GlobalGiving's nominating network
- Position GlobalGiving as a top-of-mind resource for social entrepreneurs
Position Requirements
- Strong communications skills, particularly cross-cultural and web-based
- Familiarity with online marketing strategies
- Strong international development experience, field based work in developing country preferred
- Strong understanding of what works in communication; what people hear, what people listen to, why they listen, and why they act on what they hear
- Proven track record in community marketing and/or stewardship online highly desirable
- 5-10 years of experience and masters degree (or equivalent work experience) required
Interested Applicants should send their resume and a cover letter to jobs@globalgiving.com as soon as possible. Please indicate “Community Marketing Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We look forward to hearing from you!
2008-05-14
Citizens for Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Director, Farmington, CT
The Director of CEO is a full time position and is responsible for developing and implementing the coalition’s annual policy and program agenda, developing and implementing short and long term goals and objectives, supervising its staff and interns, maintaining its financial stability and overall administration. CEO’s Director will work closely with the Board of Directors and coalition members. Also works with organizing staff coordinating coalition work and regional outreach efforts. Individual should also have knowledge of healthcare and corporate responsibility issues and a commitment to social justice.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Lobbying for all coalition policy agenda items;
- Writing grants and identifying new grantors;
- Developing and implementing at least 1 coalition fundraiser per year;
- Garnering membership dues from CEO members and other ally groups;
- Collaborating with other labor unions and community groups to further CEO’s agenda;
- Board of Directors development and growth;
- Overseeing and managing all administrative, financial and budgetary areas of coalition development;
This position is partially grant funded and the position will be supervised by the Board of Directors President. Employees of CEO are members of UAW Local 376.
Send resume to CEO at 111 South Rd. Farmington, CT 06032 or send via email to ccarter@c-e-o.net. For other questions please contact Phil Wheeler at 860-480-2683 or philwheeler@sbcglobal.net or Cari Carter at ccarter@c-e-o.net or 860-674-0143 x. 110.
2008-05-13
Verité
Supplier Programs Director, Amherst, MA
Verité seeks an experienced professional to manage all aspects of our supplier programs, including delivery of our state-of-the-art social audits, impact-oriented remediation and facility-level consulting. The Director is in regular contact with Verité Regional Offices and partner organizations worldwide. The Director plays a significant role supporting client understanding of audit outcomes, and more generally of the role that Verité programs play in improving working conditions.
Key tasks
- Supervise the process by which audits and other supplier programs are planned and coordinated, in conjunction with other program staff (including two supervisees) in Amherst.
- Ensure the successful delivery of audits and remediation programs, through staff and partners in dozens of countries worldwide.
- Serve as prime contact with clients related to supplier-level program delivery.
- Develop and manage implementation of audit tools, reporting protocols and management systems frameworks.
- Ensure Verité remains at the cutting edge of supplier programs delivery.
- Four-plus years of experience managing the delivery of corporate social responsibility programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing collaborative international partnerships.
- Superb organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional team leadership abilities.
- Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task.
- Proven ability to work independently, set and meet goals and deadlines, organize time and priorities, and to collaborate with others in the delivery of complex programs.
- A passion for social justice and good work.
- Chinese or Spanish language skills are preferred, in addition to excellent English.
To Apply: Please see full job description and do not hesitate to contact me for more information or to appreviate the description if necessary. Please send a letter outlining your credentials with reference to the above list of qualifications, together with a resume, by email to: verite@verite.org. Please put SUPPLIER PROGRAMS in the subject line of your email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
2008-05-12
Grassroots Development Laboratory
Managing Director, Bagar, Rajasthan, India
Based in Bagar, Rajasthan, the Grassroots Development Laboratory (GDL), is designed to challenge the most talented people from around the world in solving some of India's pressing problems. The Piramal Foundation recruits dedicated persons and intends to engage a local team in various development experiments in the areas of livelihoods, health services delivery, education, and technology utilization. The Managing Director is responsible for executing GDL strategy on-the-ground, managing the entire GDL team and overseeing GDL’s administrative matters.
Responsibility Overview
• Mobilize GDL team around collective vision and goals
• Manage the overall direction of each work stream at GDL
• Ensure performance in delivery of objectives across GDL projects
• Oversee and manage the GDL team, including volunteer and staff
• Determine staff needs and recruit candidates locally
• Oversee the training and professional development of the GDL team
• Report regularly to the Piramal Foundation on progress
• Implement the Foundation's strategy through the GDL team
• Manage relationships with partner organizations and local grantees
Requirements:
• Lived and worked for at least two years in rural India
• Has at least one year of management experience
• Has at least two years of grassroots experience
• Fluent in English and Hindi
Salary commensurate with experience.
If interested:
Please send in your resume and three references (Two supervisors and one subordinate) to radhika.batra@gmail.com by May 17th.
Grassroots Development Laboratory
Entrepreneurship Manager, Bagar, Rajasthan, India
Based in Bagar, Rajasthan, the Grassroots Development Laboratory (GDL), is designed to challenge the most talented people from around the world in solving some of India's pressing problems. The Piramal Foundation recruits dedicated persons and intends to engage a local team in various development experiments in the areas of livelihoods, health services delivery, education, and technology utilization. The Entrepreneurship Manager is responsible for identifying local entrepreneurs and leading projects that build the capacity of budding entrepreneurs. In particular, he or she will identify, train and assist five to six local entrepreneurs in starting and growing small-scale businesses in the area.
Responsibility Overview
• Identify potential entrepreneurs
• Facilitate potential entrepreneurs in starting up their own businesses
• Build the capacity of existing businesses
• Ensure performance in delivery of objectives across entrepreneurship projects
Requirements:
• Lived and worked for at least two years in rural India
• Has at least one year of management experience
• Has at least two years of grassroots experience
• Has started a business (preferably successfully)
• Proficient in Hindi and English
Salary commensurate with experience.
If interested:
Please send in your resume and three references (Two supervisors and one subordinate) to radhika.batra@gmail.com by May 17th.
Grassroots Development Laboratory
Community Leadership Manager, Bagar, Rajasthan, India
Based in Bagar, Rajasthan, the Grassroots Development Laboratory (GDL), is designed to challenge the most talented people from around the world in solving some of India's pressing problems. The Piramal Foundation recruits dedicated persons and intends to engage a local team in various development experiments in the areas of livelihoods, health services delivery, education, and technology utilization. The Community Leadership Manager will be responsible for driving the Future Leaders Course which aims to develop the leadership abilities of young people and to enable youth to bring about positive social change within the Bagar community. The Community Leadership Manager will also be managing the Community Fund which will equip local residents with the resources and funding to realize their ideas for change in the community. Lastly, he or she will be responsible for forging and maintaining community ties and building community awareness around GDL activities.
Responsibility Overview
• Mobilize team around community leadership vision and goals
• Manage existing community leadership-oriented programs
• Ensure performance in delivery of objectives across community leadership projects
• Identify key project opportunities around community issues
• Understand long-term community needs
• Navigate complex political landscapes
• Forge and maintain relationships well
• Create community awareness of GDL brand
• Increase community involvement in GDL activities
• Develop local capacities
Requirements:
• Lived and worked for at least two years in rural India
• Has at least one year of management experience
• Has at least two years of grassroots experience
• Proficient in Hindi and English
Salary commensurate with experience.
If interested:
Please send in your resume and three references (Two supervisors and one subordinate) to radhika.batra@gmail.com by May 17th.
2008-05-11
Global Footprint Network
Executive Assistant, Oakland, CA
The central purpose of this full-time position is to provide skilled support for the Executive Director on a variety of strategically important special projects related to communications, fundraising, contact management, special events, and administration.
The ideal person for this position will possess a high-level of confidentiality, professionalism and administrative skill. In addition, they will be a capable self-starter who requires little supervision, and an outgoing team player with a positive and flexible attitude, and an easy sense of humor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities include:
• Primarily responsible to support the Executive Director in all internal and external activities, communications, scheduling, and correspondence
• Maintaining the calendar and timelines of proposal submissions, meetings and reports
• Preparing materials and taking minutes for various meetings
• Complete contact and task management
• Liaison to internal and external constituents
• Create and maintain various filing systems
• Expense reporting and timesheets
• Support for organizational development efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience supporting executives of a small or start-up organization
• Excellent writing skills and ease in routine e-mail and high-level written and verbal correspondence
• Proven understanding and passion for sustainability
• Ability to convene and facilitate internal and external meetings, develop timelines and follow through on commitments.
• Must be a high energy person with a positive, outgoing and highly professional attitude; someone who thrives in a growing, changing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Multi-lingual preferred (European languages)
• Conversant with standard PC platform office software, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Both non-profit and business background welcome
To apply: See full job description and send resume with cover letter and minimum salary requirements to jobs@footprintnetwork.org; subject line MUST include the term “Executive Assistant Position”. Applications received without all of the above will not be considered.
2008-05-10
Fund For Global Education
Founding Executive Director, East Coast or West Coast USA
We know that global exposure is critical to creating leaders able to compete in the global economy; yet, just one percent (1%) of all U.S. students study abroad. Statistics for minority and low-income students who study abroad are equally as appalling. Statistics for people from emerging markets barely exist.
The Fund is dedicated to bridging the information gap between our scholars and international educational training programs. In order to achieve our mission in the most efficient manner, we partner with organizations that have already identified high-need / high-potential students and organizations that offer top-quality international education and training programs. For more information, visit www.fundforglobaleducation.org
The Founding Executive Director (“ED”) will report directly to the Board of Directors of the Fund for Global Education (“the Fund”). The ED will lead the establishment of the Fund in all aspects, including fundraising, securing its legal status as a tax-exempt 501c3 organization, building a network of volunteers, building the reputation of the Fund, building relationships with strategic partners, and in all other steps required to establish the Fund as a major force in international education.
In summary, the ED will be responsible for:
- Raising the annual budget of the Fund (expected to range between $1-2 million/annum by the 3rd year of operation). The ED will be responsible for all relationship building, and recruitment and management of volunteers required to facilitate fund-raising (60 % of ED’s time)
- Accepting and reviewing applications for funding requests, in conjunction with the Fund’s board (20% of ED’s time)
- Professionally managing the Fund, including securing and maintaining 501c3 status, preparing the budget, financial statements, donor reports, and IRS filings (20% of ED’s time)
Profile of the ideal candidate
• You have three to five years experience in the field of development with a proven track record of successful fundraising over $500K per year
• You are extremely entrepreneurial, and excited by the prospect of launching and building a foundation from the ground up
• You have experience in the field of international education or international training
• You are a consummate net-worker, who is excellent at building relationships with potential supporters, and with people from various cultures and backgrounds
To be considered for this position, please see full job description and submit a cover letter and resume to info@fundforglobaleducation.org.
2008-05-09
NESTA
Social Finance Development Manager, London, UK
The core purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of NESTA’s social finance strategy which is designed to help social enterprises access new forms of risk capital.
This will include:
- establishing a portfolio of practical demonstration projects, designed to help bring new supplies of risk finance into the market and explore how best to structure that finance.
- cultivating the demand for risk capital amongst social enterprises, supporting its take up through a combination of investment readiness activities engagement with the wider investment community and efforts to improve the regulatory conditions.
To apply: Please send a covering letter and CV detailing your ability to meet the requirements of the role to Tanya Holland.
If you have any queries please contact Tanya on 020 7438 2585.
Download Candidate Brief (PDF)
Salary: £45-55k+ plus excellent benefitsClosing date: 5 pm, 28 May 2008
NESTA
Programme Director – Future Innovators, London, UK
We are now seeking an outstanding individual to lead our Future Innovators Programme which is focused on equipping young people with the confidence, skills and abilities needed in our rapidly changing world. You will be responsible for leading a portfolio of high-impact, experimental projects which pioneer new approaches to nurturing the skills for innovation and promote youth-led innovation. You will use the evidence base from these projects to influence educationalists, policy makers, employers and young people to create a systematic approach to fostering innovative capacities.
To apply: Please send a covering letter and CV detailing your ability to meet the requirements of the role to Tanya Holland.
If you have any queries please contact Tanya on 020 7438 2585.
Download Candidate Brief & Role Profile (PDF)
Salary: £65-75,000 plus excellent benefits (FTE)
Closing date: 5 pm, 19 May 2008
2008-05-08
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Senior Program Officer, Vulnerable Populations Portfolio, Health Group, Princeton, NJ
The Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer to work with the Vulnerable Populations Portfolio. This team– which oversees some of the Foundation's most exciting and inspiring work– seeks new ideas and partners from outside the health sector to affect immediate and lasting improvements in the health of our society's most vulnerable people. This Portfolio addresses how complex social factors– poverty, education, and housing– affect people's health, and develops solutions within that context. This approach allows us to address long-standing problems using unconventional approaches that start at the individual and community level, but have potential for national impact. More information about the Portfolio may be found at http://www.rwjf.org/programareas/programarea.jsp?pid=1144.
The Senior Program Officer should be a creative thinker who understands how philanthropic investments can be used strategically to change systems of care in ways that will improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. They should provide organizational leadership in designing new initiatives, evaluating proposals, monitoring programs and grants, learning from program investments and activities, and creating impact. This Senior Program Officer will report to the Vulnerable Populations Team Leader regarding team goals and initiatives and to the Senior Vice President for Health for overall Foundation and non-team work. Examples of the types of programming found in the Vulnerable Populations portfolio includes, but are not limited to:
• The development and promotion of supportive housing as a solution for addressing chronic homelessness and now potentially as an alternative to jail for seriously mentally ill individuals.
• The incubation and growth of the Green House model of nursing care as a community based care alternative to the traditional institutional nursing home.
• The piloting and now multi-site testing of a model for early diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents as a promising approach to better manage and even prevent the disease.
• The replication and national expansion of a school-based model to promote play as a critical element for healthy child development.
As with staff at all levels of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Senior Program Officers are expected to demonstrate a passionate commitment to the Foundation's mission of improving health and health care for all Americans and to the guiding principles that undergird that mission.
Essential Duties:
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new Group initiatives. Serve as a partner with other Group members to the team leader and the senior vice president in identifying the strategic objectives and program direction.
• Work with other program professionals, administrative staff, the senior vice president, grantees, consultants, evaluators and other funders to plan, develop and respond to requests for funding. Screen and assess prospective project proposals, work with applicants to refine plans and project budgets, draft preliminary summaries of the project and develop recommendations for program management teams (PMT), program staff, Foundation management and Board approval.
• Attend meetings, conduct site visits, and review grantee submissions as part of overall responsibility for developing and managing existing grants and programs. Prepare oral and written summaries of grant activities.
Experience and Qualifications:
• Completion of an advanced degree (e.g. MA, MPH, PhD JD, MSW) and extensive experience of at least 7-10 years plus proven leadership and recognized in the field for specific area of knowledge in one or more of the Foundation's interest areas.
• Knowledge of the US health system and/or philanthropy is desirable.
• Experience showing an ability to manage programs as well as positions including increasing responsibility.
• Personally motivated to support the Foundation's mission and goals; creative, flexible; able to work both independently and in teams to think imaginatively about opportunities; to respond to novel and innovative approaches to addressing an issue; to inspire others to work towards achieving team goals.
To apply, please see FULL job description, mail, fax, or e-mail your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations, by May 30, 2008 to: Human Resources Center, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, P.O. Box 2316, Princeton, NJ 08543-2316; Fax: 609-514-5455; or E-mail: ResumeHG@rwjf.org . For more information, please visit www.rwjf.org/employment. RWJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reference Code: 9133450
2008-05-06
Rare
Director of Training, Arlington, VA
Rare’s signature Pride campaign builds grassroots support for environmental protection by training local conservation leaders in the use of commercial marketing tactics to build awareness, influence attitudes, and enable meaningful change. Pride campaigns produce a groundswell of support that leads to tangible

