Job Opportunities

Job Opening: Passion for Learning, Inc. Executive Director

Application deadline: April 15 for best consideration or until filled.

Anticipated start date: June-July 2022

After 19 years of dedicated service, Cynthia Rubenstein, Executive Director of Passion For Learning, has announced her plan to retire on June 30, 2022. To ensure a smooth transition, the Board of Directors has established a transition-search task force to recruit a new Executive Director.

Organization Mission:

Students of color and students from low-income families continue to be under-represented in STEM-related pursuits, on college campuses and as college degree and professional credential earners. Starting in middle school, Passion for Learning (P4L) helps our youth gain STEM-related capabilities and interests as well as set goals and start to plan their path to post-secondary education and careers.

Since 2004 P4L has addressed students’ “opportunity gaps” in the development of STEM interests and readiness-preparation for post-secondary education. We support youth who, due to low family income and other barriers, may receive less encouragement and fewer opportunities to see themselves as “belonging in STEM” and “belonging in college.”

Our youth:

P4L engages students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) from Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Aspen Hill-Rockville, and Gaithersburg in some of the lowest income census areas of the county.  Our annual student body is approximately 40% Black/African American, 40% Hispanic/Latino, 10% Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% White.

Position Summary:

The Board of Directors seeks a hands-on, entrepreneurial and strategic leader to help our well-respected nonprofit grow its reach and deepen its impact. The next Executive Director (ED) will have an active commitment to advancing educational equity and opportunity for the under-served student population that P4L engages. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives, and will have overall responsibility for fundraising, overseeing programs, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization, developing staff, and maintaining/building relationships with various stakeholders P4L’s long-time ED is retiring after 19 years.  The incoming ED will have access to consult with the transitioning ED to gain deep insight into P4L’s mission, programs, and financial models.  The new ED will then be expected to work with the Board of Directors to develop, plan, and execute a sustainable path forward for the organization. See more information about Passion for Learning and the Executive Director position at www.passionforlearning.org

Key responsibilities and estimated percentage of time dedicated to each:

In relation to fundraising (35%):

• Develop and maintain a diverse and balanced funding base: government, foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
• Identify, research, and cultivate potential funding sources, establish strategies to approach potential funders and prepare-submit proposals.
• Oversee fund raising planning and implementation in conjunction with the Board Resource Committee.

In communications and advocacy (20%):

• Develop and oversee implementation of communication strategies to expand the public awareness of P4L’s programs, goals, accomplishments, and value.
• Establish strategic collaborative working relationships with other community organizations in the education and youth development sector.
• Represent programs as well as the mission-vision-values of P4L to local government agencies, K-16 education entities, funders, media, community stakeholders and the public.

In relation to staff (20%):

• Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, including employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Ensure that accurate staff job descriptions are developed and that sound human resources practices are in place and implemented.
• Develop a climate which attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff of highly qualified people who effectively pursue the mission of P4L.
• Provide ample opportunities for staff development that contribute to the specialized work of P4L and to individual professional goals.

In program and organizational development and management (15%):

• Ensure in conjunction with the Board that P4L has a viable strategic plan to achieve its mission and makes consistent and timely progress in accomplishing program goals and impacts.
• Provide leadership in developing programmatic, organizational, and financial plans in conjunction with the Board. Carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board.
• Promote opportunities for Board Members and other volunteers to engage with the programmatic work of the organization.
• Facilitate a strong working relationship with the Board, supporting its governance and fundraising roles as well as ongoing board skills development.
• Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for record keeping.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of K-16 education and youth development.

In relation to Financial Management (10%):

• Work with the Finance Committee and contracted accountant to develop the annual budget; ensure that P4L operates within budget guidelines.
• Be responsible for following sound financial practices and internal controls with the advice and input of the contracted accountant and Finance Committee.
• Ensure that there are adequate funds to allow P4L to carry out its work.
• Establish and follow rigorous accountability standards for grant and budget tracking.
• Jointly, with the President and Secretary, conduct official correspondence of P4L, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a strong entrepreneurial drive, excellent planning and organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to engage and interact      with staff, youth and families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and circumstances. They will have a deep commitment to the organization’s mission and to the young people P4L supports and encourages. Success in the role will require effective oversight of programs, management of budgets and appropriate allocation of funds, driving revenue growth, and cultivating relationships with key donors, school leaders, and community partners.

See below for additional competencies, experiences, and attributes that P4L seeks:

• Proven leadership skills developed through five or more years of experience in professional management position(s).
• Experience and demonstrated success in fundraising from sources including local government, private foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Strong networking skills to build working partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the K16 education and youth development sectors, especially in diverse public school system and community settings.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Language proficiency: Spanish and/or French a plus but not required.
• Applicants should be located within the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Salary:

The starting annual salary for this position is $70k.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• 20 days paid vacation
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Ability to work from home
• Subsidy available for internet and mobile phone plan
• Professional development and training opportunities

This position is based in the greater Baltimore/DC Metro area and operates as fully remote, however, local travel is required for program site visits and local meetings.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Passion For Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Covid Vaccination Statement:  Per MCPS COVID policy, all contractors must upload proof of full COVID vaccination.

How to apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume at

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Position Description: Montgomery Moving Forward Director (Updated)

Date: March 23, 2022
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. Prior applicants are still in consideration for the job opening.
Anticipated Start Date:  June 2022

Nonprofit Montgomery is seeking a visionary, entrepreneurial leader to lead Montgomery Moving Forward (MMF), a cross sector community change initiative in Montgomery County, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to identify key issues that require collective action and develop community change strategies.

In partnership with a cross-sector Leadership Group, the MMF Director supports community change initiatives using the principles of collective impact: gathering data and community input and developing a common agenda of system change strategies, educating stakeholders through continuous communication, recommending coordinating activities, evaluating results and supporting backbone infrastructure for the effort. Read more about collective impact at collectiveimpactforum.org.

The MMF Director will:

• Provide visionary leadership to the collective impact effort.
• Facilitate the work of a cross sector Leadership Group (LG) of committed community leaders.
• Oversee the selection of community priorities on which to focus and the research/problem analysis and strategy development to address the issue.
• Seek input on priorities for action from all parts of the community and from those most affected by the issue.
• Develop policy priorities and support the Leadership Group and subcommittees in advocacy work with state and local elected officials around key issue priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and community partners.
• Plan and implement learning opportunities and symposia to educate the community including elected officials and community stakeholders on critical issues related to the current issue.
• Raise funds to support the effort.
• Oversee the work of a small dedicated team of MMF staff.
• The position will manage, engage, and leverage the LG who provide oversight of the MMF efforts. Finally, this position will coordinate program and development strategy and activities with the Co-chairs of the MMF LG.

Reporting Relationships:

• The MMF Director reports to the Executive Director of Nonprofit Montgomery (NM).
• The LG and the MMF Co-chairs oversee and advise the MMF Director on strategy, process and implementation of the collective impact goals.
• The MMF Director is responsible for supervising the work of the staff team.

 Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years managing teams in a fast-paced and high-growth nonprofit, social enterprise, start-up environment, advocacy entity or community organizing entity.
• At least five years of fundraising experience and demonstrated success in cultivating donor relationships.
• Understanding of racial equity and demonstrated ability to promote equity in all aspects of the work.
• The executive presence to inspire confidence and passion in both internal and external audiences.
• Advanced strategy and planning skills, including an ability to think strategically on both organizational and systemic levels over multi-year horizons.
• Strong data acumen and ability to oversee complex shared-measurement systems.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills before multiple types of audiences.
• Existing relationships with, or ability to build relationships with, a cross-sectoral range of stakeholders in the local or regional area, including senior executives and elected leaders.
• A track record of leading, inspiring, and developing high-performance teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships with a diverse set of high-profile stakeholders.
• Comfort with ambiguity 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.

Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree in business, education, social work, policy, or related field. Familiarity with the local area and/or focus of the initiative

Compensation: Salary range:  $92,000-$96,000 per year.

Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation; sick time and paid holidays; and the opportunity to participate in a Simple IRA plan with a 3% employer match. Flexible and entrepreneurial workplace based in Rockville, MD.

Nonprofit Montgomery is currently working remotely due to the pandemic, but anticipates a return to the workplace by the Summer of 2022. Montgomery Moving Forward is a collective impact initiative of Nonprofit Montgomery. For more information about us, please visit nonprofitmoco.org.

How to Apply: Submit a resume and a cover letter/statement of interest that explains why you are interested in collective impact and how your skills and experience relate to the position description. Please send to connect@nonprofitmoco.org. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.

Nonprofit Montgomery is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access printers, file cabinets, office equipment, etc. The employee constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification and are subject to change. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Date: March 23, 2022
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. Prior applicants are still in consideration for the job opening.
Anticipated Start Date:  June 2022

Nonprofit Montgomery is seeking a visionary, entrepreneurial leader to lead Montgomery Moving Forward (MMF), a cross sector community change initiative in Montgomery County, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to identify key issues that require collective action and develop community change strategies.

In partnership with a cross-sector Leadership Group, the MMF Director supports community change initiatives using the principles of collective impact: gathering data and community input and developing a common agenda of system change strategies, educating stakeholders through continuous communication, recommending coordinating activities, evaluating results and supporting backbone infrastructure for the effort. Read more about collective impact at collectiveimpactforum.org.

The MMF Director will:

• Provide visionary leadership to the collective impact effort.
• Facilitate the work of a cross sector Leadership Group (LG) of committed community leaders.
• Oversee the selection of community priorities on which to focus and the research/problem analysis and strategy development to address the issue.
• Seek input on priorities for action from all parts of the community and from those most affected by the issue.
• Develop policy priorities and support the Leadership Group and subcommittees in advocacy work with state and local elected officials around key issue priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and community partners.
• Plan and implement learning opportunities and symposia to educate the community including elected officials and community stakeholders on critical issues related to the current issue.
• Raise funds to support the effort.
• Oversee the work of a small dedicated team of MMF staff.
• The position will manage, engage, and leverage the LG who provide oversight of the MMF efforts. Finally, this position will coordinate program and development strategy and activities with the Co-chairs of the MMF LG.

Reporting Relationships:

• The MMF Director reports to the Executive Director of Nonprofit Montgomery (NM).
• The LG and the MMF Co-chairs oversee and advise the MMF Director on strategy, process and implementation of the collective impact goals.
• The MMF Director is responsible for supervising the work of the staff team.

 Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years managing teams in a fast-paced and high-growth nonprofit, social enterprise, start-up environment, advocacy entity or community organizing entity.
• At least five years of fundraising experience and demonstrated success in cultivating donor relationships.
• Understanding of racial equity and demonstrated ability to promote equity in all aspects of the work.
• The executive presence to inspire confidence and passion in both internal and external audiences.
• Advanced strategy and planning skills, including an ability to think strategically on both organizational and systemic levels over multi-year horizons.
• Strong data acumen and ability to oversee complex shared-measurement systems.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills before multiple types of audiences.
• Existing relationships with, or ability to build relationships with, a cross-sectoral range of stakeholders in the local or regional area, including senior executives and elected leaders.
• A track record of leading, inspiring, and developing high-performance teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships with a diverse set of high-profile stakeholders.
• Comfort with ambiguity 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.

Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree in business, education, social work, policy, or related field. Familiarity with the local area and/or focus of the initiative

Compensation: Salary range:  $92,000-$96,000 per year.

Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation; sick time and paid holidays; and the opportunity to participate in a Simple IRA plan with a 3% employer match. Flexible and entrepreneurial workplace based in Rockville, MD.

Nonprofit Montgomery is currently working remotely due to the pandemic, but anticipates a return to the workplace by the Summer of 2022. Montgomery Moving Forward is a collective impact initiative of Nonprofit Montgomery. For more information about us, please visit nonprofitmoco.org.

How to Apply: Submit a resume and a cover letter/statement of interest that explains why you are interested in collective impact and how your skills and experience relate to the position description. Please send to connect@nonprofitmoco.org. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.

Nonprofit Montgomery is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access printers, file cabinets, office equipment, etc. The employee constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification and are subject to change. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Full-Time & Part-Time Direct Support Professional position with free rent in Montgomery Co., MD.

Base Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

Job duties and responsibilities:

Complete and maintain all required State mandated training such as Medication Technician Training Program (MTTP), CPR / First Aid, Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS), and all state Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) core training.
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Treats everyone with dignity and respect.
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High school diploma
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Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds at a time
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Being bilingual is a plus
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