Job Opportunities

In 1983, community leaders came together to create Manna Food Center to eliminate local hunger through food distribution, education, and advocacy. At Manna, our core values are service, respect and partnership. Our commitments to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) enable us to find excellent teammates and create an environment where all types of people can belong and thrive.

• Manna is participant-centered and data-driven. Our people do meaningful work in an environment where they feel a genuine sense of community and connectedness to Manna’s mission.
• Manna relies on problem solving and solution creation from all levels.
• Working at Manna is a dynamic experience with the opportunity to take ownership and make a difference.
• Our work is strengthened by the voices of people with lived experience of food insecurity.

To ensure we continue progress in our quest toward Food for All, Manna has created a new position that will serve as a critical member of the leadership team and function as the second in command. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Director (DD) will implement tactics of the FY2023-FY2026 Strategic plan to strengthen the infrastructure, operations, and financial capacity of Manna Food Center as we optimize impact and support future growth.  As a strategic partner and member of the Leadership Team, the DD will supervise the Director of Logistics and manage relationships with finance and IT vendors, as well as landlords and other key stakeholders.

The DD must be a leader and a manager who is able to help others at Manna deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make our mission fulfillment a reality. Importantly, the successful DD will have the skills and sensitivity to build her/his team at a time of transition and work collaboratively with other organizational leaders. It is essential that the DD refine existing systems, as well as tap teammates expertise and potential to drive the Manna evolution of Manna’s enterprise.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO of Manna, the DD will lead all internal operations to guarantee that staff and volunteers have the tools and infrastructure they need to execute their tasks.

• Finance and Administration
  • Oversee Manna’s outsourced financial management services to ensure execution of both short- and long-term tasks and responsibilities, to include annual budget planning, audit process, and core accounting tasks.
  • Guide evolution of finance functions to ensure the effective implementation of complex policies and procedures that support sustainability and future growth.
  • Support board finance committee with governance matters such as budget review, reserve and investment policy implementation, and banking relationships.
  • In partnership with pro bono attorneys, review legal contracts for CEO execution.
  • Maintain tax exemption status, business licenses and permits
  • Ensure that the agency record retention system and Standard Operating Procedures/Processes are up to date.
  • Respond to local, state, and federal guidance and regulations related to Environment, Health & Safety across the organization

• Logistics
  • Support and supervise the Director of Logistics, ensuring the success of the logistics team that is primarily focused on receiving, processing, and sharing inventory through Food for Families and School Based programs according to mission-based priorities.
  • Work with peer agencies and donor organizations so that partnerships are built and maintained for the collection, storing, and sharing of donated and surplus foods. This includes leadership of Farm to Food Bank and Community Food Rescue.
  • Oversee vehicle and equipment leases, purchases maintenance,

• • Technology
    • Analyze the current technology infrastructure and scope out the next level of information technology and financial systems that support the growth of specific programs and the organization overall
    • Developing an annual plan for IT security, equipment replacement, and network enhancements

• • • Oversee IT help-ticket system to assist with prioritizing of issues/trouble-shooting and to guide the training and support of staff in utilizing technology investments

• Facilities
  • Work with landlords, vendors, and neighbors to make sure both Manna leased facilities, as well as satellite locations, are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with all necessary regulations, licenses, and contractual obligations.
  • Guide the Executive Assistant in the procuring and stocking of office supplies and work with her to secure and maintain all necessary office equipment and furniture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Advanced degree or MBA preferred. Certifications in health and safety practices helpful (ex. Global Biorisk Advisory Council, ServSafe) . 15+ years of relevant experience is ideal
• At least 10+ years of progressive leadership experience including financial management, with 2-3 year leading operational functions
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of how operations and finance support the broader mission of the organization
• Experience either as an employee or board member of a nonprofit organization; must be familiar with nonprofit finance and accounting regulations.
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong supervising, facilitating, and coaching experience to support teams with diverse levels of expertise and skill sets in a warehouse environment
• Ability to enforce accountability, develop staff, and put our people in a position to succeed
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports, peers, and consultants
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a role model who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and operational initiatives.

The DD will have broad experience with the full range of business functions and systems, including strategic planning, budgeting, business analysis.

Compensation

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a growing, highly respected organization. We are seeking an individual of outstanding quality with a respected track record. Manna is prepared to offer a very attractive compensation package, including a competitive base ranging from $120,000-$155,000 as well as health, 403b retirement, and leave benefits.

Why Choose Manna?

It takes all types of people to make Manna great. We seek a diverse and committed group of individuals who are eager to engage in service to the community while enabling their own personal growth and professional development. One of our core priorities is to enable our employees to enjoy a well-balanced life and career, and our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy. As such, we offer a competitive suite of benefits including:

• Participation in Manna’s comprehensive Health Benefits Plan
• Eleven paid holidays + your birthday! Two weeks paid vacation, which increases with tenure, 10 paid sick days, and 3 personal days per fiscal year.
• Free Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• New parents leave.
• Support for work-related transportation and telecommuting in accordance with Manna’s practices and procedure.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and letter of interest to hr@mannafood.org

We are eager to on-board this position and will have a rolling applicant review process.

June 2022

Position: HUB Community Coordinator

Date: June 2022

Report to: HUB Senior Coordinator

Posting Date: June 22nd,2022
Job Category: Administration
Location: 12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Schedule: Part Time
Position Type: Non-Management
Located Remotely? N
Based on experience – $16-$18/hr, About 28 hours a week.

The Upcounty HUB is a program of BlackRock Center for the Arts that was developed during the pandemic to meet the needs of local families disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Currently, the HUB provides food and essentials to over 1,000 families every week living in the Upper Montgomery County Region. through safe home deliveries and community distributions. In addition to food the HUB also distributes essentials including COVID-19 Stay at Home Kits, Hygiene Kits, diapers, wipes, and formula. The Hub also organizes holiday meals and gifts, collaborates on immunization and vaccination clinics, and serves as a partner in programs to benefit the wellness of the community served.

Position Summary: The Community Coordinator will serve as the personal contact for HUB clients and partners. This position reports directly to the HUB Senior Coordinator.

Essential Duties: The HUB Community Coordinator will:

• Collaborate with the HUB Administrator to respond to all HUB Communications: emails, Phone calls, and voice mails.

• Refer clients to case manager when needed.

• Manage and print accurate home delivery lists.

• Work with Hub Assistant to ensure home delivery families receive all necessary items including food, COVID-19 Stay at Home Kits, Hygiene Kits, diapers, formula, and food specific items.

• Works with HUB director and other community partners to plan and execute community events, donation drives, and fundraisers.

• Monitors and reports on the changing needs of the community based on client feedback.

• Serve as the bilingual point of contact for local families affected by emergency situations & disasters.

• Successfully run and coordinate monthly diaper distribution

• Record, store, and communicate all data to Communications Manager.

• Attend community events when needed

Position Requirements:

• Effective communication skills written and verbal

• Proficiency in Spanish required

• Deep knowledge of the socio and economic challenges of the community.

• Ability to sympathize and empathize with a diverse group of individuals.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve.

• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Comfort level with software programs including Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Commitment to the mission of the UpCounty HUB in providing services in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner.

• Flexibility is required for this position

The UpCounty Hub has an institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Updated 6.22.22

The Community Reach of Montgomery County is hiring!

Director of Development and Volunteer Services 

Duties:

• Procure financial funding for the organization, its subsidiary, and four programs, through grants, contracts, donations, and sponsorships.
• Write all grant applications and assist with grant reporting tasks.
• Procure in-kind donations of goods and services (volunteers).
• Manage and organize fundraising events (3 major events each year as well as additional smaller events)
• Identify and develop new supporters and donors, including diversifying the demographics of Reach supporters.
• Volunteer management
• Write and circulate all external communications including a monthly e-newsletter, Annual Report, social media posts, website updates, press releases, volunteer ads, and event invitations.
• Supervise a development assistant.
• Work closely with program leads.
• Serve as staff lead to event committees, and Development Committee. Attend Faith Advisory Committee meetings and some Board meetings.
• Represent Reach at public events.

  ​Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior fundraising experience, preferably with a nonprofit organization serving low-income residents.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer knowledge – Microsoft office, data bases, emails, virtual meetings.
• Passion for the mission of the organization – to help improve the lives of the most vulnerable Rockville and Montgomery County, MD residents through health and human services.
• Preferred: knowledge of the Montgomery County community, event management, and supervisory experience.

  Community Reach of Montgomery County (Reach) offers a competitive benefits package for fulltime employees (some prorated benefits for part-time staff). Reach encourages employee input and collaboration with other staff members.

  Salary: $57,000 to $65,000 dependent upon level of experience.

  ​Please send resume to JFagnani @CMRocks.org. Include “Development Director” in subject line.

 Organization Overview:

Girls on the Run (“GOTR”) is a life-changing, character development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, confident and healthy using an experience-based curriculum, which creatively integrates running. The innovative curriculum teaches girls to listen and open up while also encouraging them to commit to a healthy lifestyle and harness the inner strength that they possess. Our important mission is accomplished by giving girls the tools to make positive choices for a healthy body and mind, while reducing the many risks they face today.

A 501(c)3, Girls on the Run of Montgomery County, MD (“GOTR-MOCO”) is one of over 200 independent councils of Girls on the Run International.  The GOTR-MOCO program serves approximately 4,000 girls per year in over 100 sites.

Position Summary:

The Program Director is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director. A successful candidate will be a self-initiator who is adaptable and collaborative while leveraging communication and technical skills to ensure outcomes that meet strategic goals. The role requires a high degree of organizational capacity and demonstrated experience in successfully managing all aspects of program operations and relationship management. Some of the key responsibilities falling within these areas include:

Strategic Planning

• Analyze the market for the council’s programs within the designated territory
• Identify growth opportunities and priorities in program delivery
• Work with the ED to develop, track, and execute the strategic plan as it pertains to programming
• Report to the Board of Directors on progress and outcomes

Program Development

• Develop and implement marketing campaigns to increase saturation of both GOTR and Heart & Sole in alignment with strategic goals of the organization

• Lead efforts on targeting and implementing new program sites; meet with schools/sites
• Maintain support and communication with all new site contacts responsible for successful development and implementation of new Girls on the Run, Heart & Sole programs during their inaugural season

• Coordinate recruitment and plan and implement training of coaches and volunteers
• Contribute to development of necessary policies and procedures to guide the teams
• Identify and work to expand program at existing sites with high demand

Program Oversight

• Maintain strong relationships with and manage teams at new and high-need program locations
• Coordinate coach and site data collection and maintain accurate records in the program
• Stay informed and evaluate policies and procedures to ensure inclusivity, compliance, and mitigate risk
• Oversee all program logistics such as calendar, website, materials, and online registration
• Work collaboratively with program and executive team to execute program goals
• Oversee site visit program (Team Adelaide) to ensure quality control

• Manage Program Manager to ensure completion of responsibilities including volunteer management and program administration
• Ensure success of the Program Manager role through timely feedback and reviews
• Assist Race Director with the preparation and execution of two races per year

 Program Administration

• Development and distribution of written resources for coaches and families
• Ensure program stays within budget and participate in the budget and reporting processes annually
• Oversight of the financial aid program to reduce barriers to entry, ensure implementation and outcomes
• Track, analyze, and secure data necessary for grant writing and reporting
• Oversee pre- and post-program surveys to measure program effectiveness and impact.
• Maintain vendor relations with key county program partners

• Provide customer support to stakeholders throughout the registration process and season

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Personal passion for the mission of GOTR and be a role model for health and self-esteem
• BS or BA degree preferred and 5-7 years of work experience in non-profit, youth development, public health, education, or social work
• Experience in creating, executing, and measuring outcomes of strategic plans
• Adept in evaluation, data management, and interpretation
• Strong public speaking skills and written communication skills
• Resilience to handle a dynamic work environment while maintaining quality outcomes
• Outstanding relationship building skills and communication skills
• An outgoing personality, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and leading groups of volunteers
• Ability to travel within Montgomery County to visit sites
• Computer competence including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google suite, and data management software
• Availability to work a limited number of nights and weekends for GOTR events and community events, such as coach trainings, volunteer fairs and semi-annual 5Ks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Spanish language fluency preferred

Salary: $65,000-$70,000; commensurate with experience

Available benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• Up to 2 work from home days after one season in the role
• 10 federal holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 80% of health insurance premiums; including vision and dental
• Professional development opportunities available
• Benefits package which includes life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and ADD
• Up to 3% match in optional Simple IRA enrollment (after 1 year of employment with GOTR)

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@girlsontherunofmoco.org.  No phone calls please

Girls on the Run of Montgomery County is an equal opportunity employer.

Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative: Program Coordinator
Poolesville Seniors: Executive Director
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington: Manager, Finance Park – Montgomery County and Education Associate
EveryMind, Inc.: Bilingual Mental Health Therapist and Part Time Bilingual Mental Health Therapist and more
Primary Care Coalition: Senior Accountant, Bilingual Client Services Referral Specialist, and more
Rebuilding Together: AmeriCorps Client Outreach Coordinator and Home Assessment & Project Coordinator

We’re Hiring! 
Nonprofit Montgomery: Montgomery Moving Forward Director
Program & Membership Coordinator
Early Care and Education Consultant (part-time)

POSITION SUMMARY:

GBCI is seeking a creative, civic minded, collaborative leader to coordinate intergenerational programs that operate either on the Asbury Methodist Village campus or in Gaithersburg schools or other nearby venues. The program coordinator is a full-time position and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the programs in collaboration with the Program Leaders and the GBCI Director as well as recruiting and managing volunteers. GBCI is interested in someone who is a self-starter, flexible, and fully committed to GBCI’s mission and vision of striving to build Beloved Community with children, families, and older adults in the greater Gaithersburg community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination (50%)

· Plans, organizes, schedules, and facilitates mentoring and tutoring programs in collaboration with Program Leaders.

· Develops program curriculum that aligns with policies of GBCI and the schools and implements best practices from the fields of art, youth development and intergenerational programming.

· Works closely with schools, teachers, counselors, and other personnel involved in programs to cultivate strong working relationships, ensure effective delivery of programs, gain community support and solicit input to improve programs.

· Coordinate with leaders of programs to secure speakers/speaking engagements, conduct and implement evaluations, trouble-shoot issues as needed.

· Coordinate with program partners to develop plans and ensure goals and objectives are met.

· Create forms, permissions, records to track participants, document program activities, and implement program evaluation.

· Ensure that the programs operate within the approved budget.

· Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take actions to control risks.

Volunteer Management (30%)

· Facilitate volunteers to engage in volunteer opportunities and provide ongoing support, guidance, and coordination of volunteer roles in GBCI programs.

· Make volunteer referrals to GBCI program leaders.

· Work with Executive Director to conduct volunteer orientation, training, manage volunteer policies, procedures, and standards, and recommend/implement new policies when appropriate.

· Ensure compliance with MCPS and any other organization with which GBCI collaborates.

· Maintain accurate records and provide timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer participation.

Operations (10%)

· Establish and maintain relationships and seek collaboration with various organizations; engage in relationships of reciprocity.

· Coordinate meetings with volunteers and community partners on topics pertinent to GBCI programs and goals.

· Maintain a database of volunteers and program participants.

· Evaluate aspects of programs to ensure effectiveness and to recommend/implement changes as appropriate.

Communications (10%)

· Assist Executive Director in producing pertinent internal and external communications-announcements, monthly flyers, newsletters, website content, social media

· Use internal and external presence and relationships to garner support for building a Beloved Community.

· Provide content when relevant for reports or articles on the programs for PR purposes or for funders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Commitment to GBCI’s mission and vision

· 2-4 years’ experience working with children or youth

· Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in relevant field desirable

· Knowledge and understanding of positive youth development

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills

· A collaborative leader, comfortable working with and inspiring a broad range of individuals and personalities—especially young people and older adults—to

build strong working relationships.

· Outstanding oral and written skills

· Excellent organization skills, ability to multitask and meet deadlines

· Individual self-starter and at the same time a dedicated team player

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, ZOOM and other web-based meeting and communication applications.

· Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

Benefits/Salary: Salary range will be 50K-60K depending on experience.

Rebecca Cole, GBCI Executive Director

Subject line: Program Coordinator Application

GBCI

201, Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877

rebecca@gaithersburgbelovedcommunity.org

Montgomery Moving Forward Director
Program & Membership Coordinator
Early Care and Education Consultant (part-time)