Job Opportunities

New Job Opportunities week of 10/11/18

2018-10-11T20:48:18-04:00October 11th, 2018|Job Opportunities|

National Philharmonic at Strathmore Center: Annual Fund Manager
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless: Seasonal Case Aide (PAT)
Healthcare Initiative Foundation: Grants Administrator 
Collaboration Council: Executive Director
Bethesda Green: Executive Director
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County: Marketing and Communications Manager, Programming and Operations Coordinator, Grants Coordinator, Grants Manager

New Job Opportunity – MCCH Staff Accountant

2019-01-07T15:21:06-05:00October 11th, 2018|Job Opportunities|

Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless

At MCCH you will work in collaboration with passionate and talented colleagues dedicated to ending homelessness in Montgomery County.

MCCH fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Staff members, advocates, and partners from different races, nations of origins, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, physical abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and beliefs work together to find solutions to the complicated issue of homelessness in Montgomery County. We believe that diversity in all dimensions strengthens the innovative thinking essential to achieving our vision of creating a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

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Job Opportunity: Collaboration Council – Executive Director

2019-01-07T15:21:07-05:00October 10th, 2018|Job Opportunities|

Position Summary:

The Collaboration Council for Children, Youth & Families http://www.collaboratoncouncil.org  located in Montgomery County, Maryland, is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director for the organization.  This individual will work in partnership with the Deputy Director and the Board of Directors to:

  • Increase the clarity and visibility of the organization to stakeholders;
  • Ensure that initiatives are responsive to local needs and are of high quality;
  • Expand and deepen relationships with elected and community leaders;
  • Expand the budget, especially through grant and private funding while increasing operating reserves;
  • Promote continuous Board development for effective leadership and governance;
  • Develop and maintain a culture of equity, diversity and justice that is evidenced through its programs.

The successful candidates will understand best practices at a local, regional and/or national level relative to programming and policy development for children, youth and families; understand collaboration and the work it takes; and demonstrate a passion for the nonprofits’ role and mission.

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Healthcare Initiative Foundation – Grants Administrator

2019-01-07T15:21:07-05:00October 10th, 2018|Job Opportunities|

The Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) was established as a 509(a)(3) grantmaking organization in 1973 as the Suburban Hospital Association (Md.) Foundation. Since inception, the Foundation has distributed over $83 million to an array of organizations and activities retaining an exclusive focus on improving healthcare for residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. In 1980, the scope of giving broadened and accordingly the name changed to the Suburban Maryland Health Foundation. The current name, Healthcare Initiative Foundation, dates from 2002. The Foundation operated anonymously until 2007, when the board hired the Foundation’s first staff person to facilitate the grantmaking and begin to build a public presence.

On July 1, 2012, HIF transitioned from a 509(a)(3) charitable support organization to a 501(c)(3) private foundation. The HIF’s mission is to support organizations that offer solutions to improve the quality and delivery of healthcare for all residents of Montgomery County, MD. The Foundation envisions a Montgomery County where all residents are served by a high-quality, comprehensive, cost-effective and sustainable healthcare system. See our website for additional information. www.hifmc.org.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR (GA) POSITION OVERVIEW:

The overarching responsibility of the Grants Administrator (GA) is to manage a portion of the HIF grant portfolio on behalf of the Foundation, supervised directly by the HIF President and CEO. The GA plays a highly visible role in the community and meets with grantee partners and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to advance mutual goals. The GA serves as staff to the Board of Trustees’ Grant Advisory Committee and is responsible for providing content expertise on a portion of the grant portfolio to the Grant Advisory Committee (GAC) and Board of Trustees.  In addition to managing these grant investments, the GA serves as the main administrator to HIF’s online grant portal (sponsored by Foundant Technologies), maintains HIF’s website and social media presence, and provides programmatic and logistical support for board meetings, including management of the online board portal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage a portion of the grant award process – send award information to grantees, complete grant award agreements, provide a timeline for grant reporting, and monitor and evaluate the project for the duration of the grant period.
  • Conduct site visits, attend grantee meetings/events, review proposals, prepare write-ups and present to the GAC and Board of Trustees on the GA’s portion of the grant portfolio.
  • Assist President and CEO and GAC with assessing community needs and assets and meet with various organizations working in the County’s healthcare sector to learn more about their services.
  • Staff the GAC, including: preparing grant materials to support the Committee’s work, drafting committee meeting minutes, facilitating communication, scheduling meetings and providing analysis on the GOS and TC grants.
  • Assist President and CEO and GAC to prepare trainings, convenings, and meetings with community partners.
  • Work with President and CEO to evaluate the return on investment and impact of HIF grants.  Analyze and compile grantee reports to present to the GAC and Board of Trustees, develop case studies, and report on the Foundation’s cumulative work.   
  • Serve as main the administrator for HIF’s grant portal “Foundant Technologies”: manage the creation of grant applications, grant agreements, report forms and templates in the software; provide technical assistance to grantees; update Foundant with grantee documents; contact Foundant support staff to troubleshoot as needed; create and generate reports; and compile data to be shared with the auditors, the board or other parties.
  • Update HIF website and Facebook page as needed with FY grant priorities, grant application processes and grant calendar, HIF news, press releases, and other communications.
  • Provide administrative support to the Foundation and the Board of Trustees: compile and disseminate meeting materials; draft meeting minutes; manage meeting logistics; and manage the online board portal in preparation for Board meetings.

DESIRED SKILLS, CHARACTERISTICS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Mission-driven, with a passion for issues related to healthcare access and a healthy Montgomery County for all residents.
  • Bachelor’s degree. Advanced coursework and/or degree in public health preferable, with emphasis on policy and evaluation.
  • Minimum of three to five years of relevant work experience, preferably working with and/or for the non-profit sector.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including proven ability to work with the public, diverse groups of people, and as part of a team.
  • Ability to listen carefully, think critically, and make fruitful connections between stakeholders.
  • Self-disciplined, self-starting style and accustomed to developing and independently managing a portfolio of work.
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to distill information.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability for deep listening.
  • Technologically competent, including the ability to use grants management software to record and evaluate grantee partner reports, as well as, proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within the constraints of available funding. Most of the work is performed onsite though there may be occasional travel county and statewide.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • Please send an email with a cover letter summarizing your qualifications as they relate to the position description, a resume (as a Word document or pdf), and your salary requirements to crystal.townsend@hifmc.org. No phone calls please.
  • For best consideration, please apply by 5pm., Friday, October 26, 2018.

Job Opportunity – Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless: Seasonal Case Aide (PT)

2019-01-07T15:21:07-05:00October 5th, 2018|Job Opportunities|

Seasonal Case Aide (PT)

At MCCH you will work in collaboration with passionate and talented colleagues dedicated to ending homelessness in Montgomery County.

MCCH fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Staff members, advocates, and partners from different races, nations of origins, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, physical abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and beliefs work together to find solutions to the complicated issue of homelessness in Montgomery County. We believe that diversity in all dimensions strengthens the innovative thinking essential to achieving our vision of creating a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

General Description: Monitors the overall conduct and behavior of the residents in HBCAC, assists in meeting the basic needs of the residents. The hours are overnight, weekends and on-call. Candidates must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and/or on-call schedules.

Available Shifts:

Weekdays

Monday-Friday – 12am-8am
Monday – Friday – 8am-4pm
Monday – Friday – 6pm-12am

Weekends

12am-8am
8am-4pm
4pm-12am
6pm-12am

Overflow Facility – All Days – 8:30pm-7am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Represent MCCH in the community, in accordance with the agency’s mission and vision.
  • Ensures that residents are safe and secure from internal and external elements.
  • Ensures that residents have all their basic supplies and needs such as toiletries, laundry detergent, etc.
  • Supervises housekeeping chores done by residents to ensure cleanliness and safety of the house.
  • Registers new residents into the facility (HBCAC only).
  • Provides a “listening” ear for residents.
  • Maintain an attitude of respect for residents of the winter shelter.
  • Maintains accurate record-keeping through the documentation of all important and relevant incidences and briefs next staff at shift change.
  • Monitors the conduct and behavior of residents, reporting any unusual and critical incidents to the Management team.
  • Provides emergency intervention in response to hostile situations and crisis.
  • Monitors medication of residents (HBCAC only).
  • Support winter shelter program operations.
  • Provides transportation services for residents in situations where the case manager is unavailable.
  • Attends and participates in the monthly staff meeting and mandatory trainings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Minimum 6 to 12 months related experience. Will consider combination of qualifications equal to educational and work experience.
  • Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in dealing with client disputes as well as medical and behavioral challenges.
  • Knowledge and experience in administering CPR and minor first aid.
  • Good driving record preferred.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
  • Must be able to commit to a minimum of two shifts per week and arrive promptly for your shift.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Organized, reliable, motivated and able to engage challenging clients.

Send resumes to MCCHJobs@mcch.net .

New Job Opportunity: National Philharmonic – Annual Fund Manager

2018-10-05T11:25:37-04:00October 5th, 2018|Job Opportunities|

Job Title: Annual Fund Manager (AFM)
Organization:  National Philharmonic at Strathmore Music Center
Category:  Development/Fundraising
Job Type:  Full Time (FT)

Description:

The AFM will oversee all aspects of the Annual Fund including solicitations, member benefits, and donor recognition. The AFM will also oversee Board giving and Board fundraising initiatives including tracking Board pledges, drafting letters for Board signature, distributing information for meetings, and assisting the Board with best fundraising practices. For Foundation giving, the AFM will work with the program manager and consultant grant writer to identify projects and develop narrative. The AFM will have primary responsibility for coordinating and overseeing concert-related special events and stand-alone fundraising functions, which responsibility will include guest list, invitations, signage, set-up and break-down, and coordination with the caterer. Development information services is another important responsibility, and the AFM will be expected to track and enter gifts into Raisers Edge and to manage files, generate reports and oversee relevant data, including grant archives. The AFM will oversee activities of the Development Committee, including coordinating the committee’s meetings, agendas and reports, and will work closely with the Chair of the committee.  More information on the organization is at www.nationalphilharmonic.org.

Education: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in arts management, public relations, communications, or similar field; 3-5 years management experience with annual campaign, event management, grant writing, and donor relations. Computer literacy, including Raiser’s Edge (mandatory requirement), Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, Google apps, social media, web maintenance, etc. Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds and use equipment that is essential to performing the job. Experience or demonstrated interest in the performing arts, particularly music, welcomed but not required.

How to Apply: Submit a resume with cover letter to:

National Philharmonic
Leanne Ferfolia, President
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD  20852
Leanne@nationalphilharmonic.org

Salary: commensurate with experience; flexible working hours and benefits

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