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The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger (GPCAH), in partnership with Hunger Free America, is seeking a dynamic AmeriCorps VISTA member to join our teamin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The VISTA will be part of the selective National Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps (AHOC). This position will be 1 of 3 VISTAs serving with Food Literacy Initiative Philadelphia (FLIP), a collaboration between GPCAH and the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center (CLC) and Greensgrow Farms to connect residents to food resources and education programs.

Position Description:

The Food Literacy & Access VISTA will increase public awareness of and access to federally-funded and local food programs. To improve month-long and year-round food security, literacy and nutrition, s/he will convene community leaders and members to identify and reduce barriers to participation in SNAP (food stamps), SNAP Employment & Training opportunities, farmers’ markets, pantries, summer meals and WIC. The VISTA will support the design, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programming of the Food Literacy Initiative Philadelphia, as well as the Free Library’s CLC and and Greensgrow.  S/he will develop a pilot to assess and reduce disruptions in benefits among SNAP recipients.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with community outreach, teaching or training
• Knowledge of or interest in nutrition principles and food security
• Familiarity with food resources such as SNAP, farmers’ markets, urban agriculture, pantries, summer meals (awareness of the Philadelphia’s foodscape is a plus)
• Access to a reliable car is helpful, otherwise comfort with public transportation
• Bi-lingual is a plus (e.g. Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Khmer, Creole, Arabic)

Requirements:

• College degree
• 18 years of age or older
• Excellent verbal and written communication for diverse audiences
• Ability to multi-task, and function independently or as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Time Commitment:

This is a one year, full-time position beginning with orientation in late June/early July 2016. You are expected to be available for the needs of your community and project at all times, including days, nights and weekends. Because AmeriCorps VISTA service requires a full immersion in the project and community, there are restrictions on outside full-time employment, along with some restrictions on political and religious activities.  For more information, please review the AmeriCorps VISTA Terms, Conditions and Benefits information available here – http://bit.ly/1dAs2FM.

Program Benefits:

• $1026 Monthly living allowance, paid bi-weekly

• Segal Education Award ($5,775) or End-of-Service stipend ($1,500)

• Health benefits*

• One-time housing or alternative assistance of up to $400/service term**

• Training support up to $500

• Potential to forbear or defer student loans while in service

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

• Childcare assistance (if applicable)

• Optional life insurance

• One year non-competitive status for federal government positions

• A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps VISTA members and alums

*Members may need to apply for additional healthcare coverage per ACA. For more information on health coverage provided through CNCS, visit:  http://www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/benefits-service#health_coverage

** Members are responsible for finding their own housing.  A one-time housing assistance benefit of no more than $400 per service term is available to members; however, members will need to fund their own housing beyond that.

How to Apply:

By Friday, March 18th, submit a resume (no more than 2 pages) and letter of interest (no more than 1 page) with FLIP VISTA in the subject line, to: Noelle Dames ndames@hungercoalition.org

Candidates are also required to complete AmeriCorps’ program application online.

Founded in 1996, the Coalition strives to build a community where all people have the food they need to lead healthy lives. The Coalition connects people with food assistance programs and nutrition education; provides resources to a network of food pantries; and educates the public and policymakers about responsible solutions that prevent people from going hungry.

About the Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps:

An initiative of Hunger Free America since 2010, the national Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps Program (AHOC) is one of the largest anti-hunger AmeriCorps VISTA projects in the country. Its main focus is to fight hunger and improve nutrition, primarily by breaking down barriers to accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) as well as by expanding economic opportunity and ensuring healthy futures for all Americans mostly through the SNAP Employment and Training program. Members also serve to increase the capacity of anti-hunger community organizations to help meet the needs of low-income community members, particularly to seniors, working families and non-English speaking populations.  

The Mayfair Business Improvement District (MBID) is a newly created Business Improvement District funded by a special assessment on commercial property owners in the defined district, as authorized by the MBID’s authorizing legislation enacted by Philadelphia City Council in December 2015. The MBID seeks to foster a vibrant and inviting commercial district within Mayfair through activities including cleaning and public safety activities, marketing and capital improvements.
THE POSITION
MBID seeks an individual with proven leadership, management, communication, and fundraising skills as its Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will work in partnership with the Board on all matters necessary for it to adopt appropriate operations and policies to support MBID’s mission and its 5 year Plan. The position will manage a staff and/or contractors with an organizational budget of roughly $270,000.
RESPONSIBILITIES
MBID Operations: Management of services as outlined in the MBID 5 year plan including commercial corridor litter removal, marketing studies and activities, and capital improvements. Responsibilities include coordination of provider selection and contracting, and supervision of all consultants and individuals involved in providing services.
Financial Management: Maintenance of financial and legal records. Management of BID assessment collections. Maintenance of MBID property owner database.
Board of Directors Management: Provide staff support to the MBID Board of Directors and sub-committees while promoting broad participation from property owners, business owners and other stakeholders in the governance and operations of the BID.
Fundraising and Sponsorship: Solicit donations and identify and secure funding to enhance MBID operations and to bring additional resources to the district.
Communications and Outreach: Work with local media to attract coverage of MBID activities and the Mayfair commercial district. Promote Mayfair as a shopping and business location using social media. Communicate with MBID property owners and their tenants using email or other electronic communication. Through regular communication and face to face visits, ensure that Mayfair merchants take full advantage of City and other resources such as the Storefront Improvement Program and other grants and resources that are available.
Representing the MBID: Represent MBID to the public. Establish and maintain strong partnerships among MBID stakeholders including residents, businesses, institutions, funders, elected officials, community groups, and others.
Special Events: Coordinate planning and execution of special events , including summer Night Markets and the Mayfair May Fair.
QUALIFICATIONS
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• Undergraduate college degree required. Masters in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business or Marketing preferred.
• Two years of experience working at, or with a non‐profit community organization
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
• Experience with consensus building, community outreach, grant writing, and financial management.
• Experience and success in interacting with diverse slate of constituencies and stakeholders, including neighborhood business owners. Specific experience partnering with a Board of Directors preferred.
• Demonstrated indicators of self‐starter initiative, creative thinking, strong organizational and writing skills, and a passion for improving the Mayfair community.
• Ability to utilize social media and the press to publicize the activities of the BID and the Mayfair community.
• Ability to work independently a must.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Articulate and externally focused with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills and a capacity to engage, inspire, and persuade staff and other constituencies.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to articulate Mayfair’s attributes and MBID’s mission in a compelling and persuasive way.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial, flexible, pragmatic, and politically astute.
• A leadership style that is both accessible and collegial and also inspires people to attain goals; a professional and personal demeanor that is open, inclusive, consistent, and clear.
• A track record of unquestioned personal and professional integrity.

COMPENSATION: The Executive Director will be offered an attractive and competitive compensation package based upon experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION
To apply for the MBID District Director position, please email a resume, cover letter, and supporting materials to: mailing address Antoniette Montgomery, 7332 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19136
All resumes must be received by March 1, 2016 by 5pm, in order to be considered. The MBID expects to hire an Executive Director by 01 May 2016 with a starting date thereafter.

Job Type: Full-time

Local candidates only:

• Philadelphia, PA 19136

Required experience:

• Non-profit community organization: 2 years

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) seeks a full time Executive Director to oversee, develop, and inspire a collaborative vision for NBW’s youth and adult programs while also managing NBW’s fundraising and administrative systems.

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Deadline: Open until filled
Reports to: Board of Directors
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

About Neighborhood Bike Works

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW), a nonprofit organization, seeks a full time Executive Director to oversee, develop, and inspire a collaborative vision for NBW’s youth and adult programs while also managing NBW’s fundraising and administrative systems.

In 2016, NBW will build on recent growth and a successful relocation to a new community shop and bike education hub. NBW will also celebrate 20 years of using bikes as the hook to engage youth in positive out of school time activities. By learning bike mechanics and exploring the city by bike, young people at NBW build life skills and healthy habits, and gain leadership experience. Based in West Philadelphia, we primarily serve youth of color from low-income communities. In addition to our youth programs, NBW provides a DIY bicycle workshop space for adults as well as community outreach programs to promote cycling.

Position Description

The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing an annual budget of $600,000, and a staff of 7 full time and 2-3 part time/seasonal employees. Since NBW is growing, ensuring a fundraising base of foundations and individual donors will be paramount, as well as an ability to manage earned income from NBW’s business operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership and Program Development

• Establish and implement short and long term strategic program development and organizational plans.
• Work with Program Director and other staff to establish short and long term program goals, and to innovate programmatic directions.
• Build strong relationships with community members and strategic partners.
• Represent NBW at public events, ensuring a visible and relevant presence in community and citywide affairs.
• Report to, interact with and support NBW’s Board of Directors; act as liaison between Board and staff.

Development and Communications

• Produce annual fundraising plans to grow NBW’s diverse income streams, including foundation grants, corporate gifts, and individual and major donations.
• Lead communication with donor contacts, cultivate donor prospects, and develop major donor program.
• Work with Development Manager and Program Director to manage foundation grant relationships and grow foundation giving.
• Support, engage, and collaborate with NBW Board on fundraising.
• Develop and guide implementation of NBW’s communications strategies.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets.
• Oversee and support the growth of NBW’s earned income streams through Bike Church and Mel’s Community Bike Shop and fee-for-service programs, including Summer Camp and Adult Repair Classes.
• Oversee financial management system, work in partnership with NBW’s Finance Committee to provide fiscal oversight, and provide financial reports to Board.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and ensure timely completion of NBW’s annual audit.

HR Oversight, Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day management, supervision, and leadership to NBW’s staff.
• Inspire and engage a diverse staff that reflects NBW’s community and constituents.
• Support staff development and accountability, innovation, and a spirit of collaboration within NBW’s staff and among NBW’s partners.
• Ensure compliance with NBW’s personnel policies and federal and state labor laws.

Qualifications

The ideal Executive Director candidate will have a passion for the mission and work of NBW, nonprofit management and leadership experience, a history of building strong rapport with staff and Board members, and fundraising and financial management skills. Background and knowledge of social justice work, community organizing, positive youth development, and/or Philadelphia’s cycling and nonprofit networks is strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Substantial experience in direct management within a nonprofit setting (5 years preferred), including through strategic planning processes.
• Ability to lead and manage staff, delegate, and prioritize.
• Substantial fundraising experience, such as with grant development, planned giving, major gifts, and direct mail appeals.
• Experience with youth development programs in cities like Philadelphia.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills, as well as the ability to articulate issues affecting the youth NBW serves.
• Excellent interpersonal, press, and public relations skills.
• Understanding of nonprofit financial management and bookkeeping.
• Comfort with using Microsoft Office required.
• Successful passing of PA State Police Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Clearance required.

Salary and Benefits

This position is scheduled to begin in May 2016 with some flexibility, if necessary. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please email a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements toEDsearch@neighborhoodbikeworks.org. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seek staff members who reflect the community we serve. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

View the original job posting on Neighborhood Bike Works’ website