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ABOUT JUMPSTART Jumpstart envisions the day when every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. A national early education organization with operations in 14 states plus Washington, DC, Jumpstart drives outcomes for young children in three critical ways. Jumpstart provides language, literacy, and social-emotional direct service programming utilizing an evidence-backed curriculum for preschool children from underserved communities, workforce programming to expand the pipeline of qualified, diverse talent pursuing careers in early education, and policy advocacy to support the early childhood field and promote high-quality early learning for all. By leveraging nearly 30 years of experience serving over 140,700 children with the support of more than 60,400 college students and community volunteers, Jumpstart executes these three objectives to improve the quality of the early education workforce and increase opportunity for young children to succeed across America. Learn more at ************** and join us in transforming the lives of young children! POSITION OVERVIEW The Recruiting Specialist works in partnership with the Talent Management team to support Jumpstart's vision; mission; brand; strategic objectives; diversity, equity and inclusion goals; culture; and values by thoughtfully attracting and engaging with current and prospective employees and staff. The individual in this role functions in a hands-on capacity and is responsible for recruitment for a variety of positions, including diversity recruitment; recruitment strategies; candidate experience; recruitment reporting and analysis; training and coaching of hiring managers and interviewers; management; the criminal history check process for new hires (as needed); and contributing to other beneficial Talent Management initiatives as assigned. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Recruiting. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Recruitment Handle full cycle recruiting for multiple positions, including: posting decisions; reviewing resumes; sourcing candidates; conducting phone screens; scheduling interviews; developing hiring rubrics and behavioral interview questions; conducting behavioral based interviews; coaching hiring managers and other interviewers; checking references; extending job offers; and preparing offer letters Source and/or cultivate candidates via various websites, online platforms, professional associations and networks, and other in-person activities such as job fairs, as needed for vacancies; network and build relationships with individuals outside of Jumpstart to generate interest in the organization Work directly with hiring managers and interview team members to procure a rich, quality, diverse pool of candidates for each assigned vacancy and execute a successful recruitment process Create a quality and efficient interview process for both hiring teams and candidates by setting expectations, communicating timely updates, and providing appropriate feedback Use a collaborative and consultative approach to provide guidance to hiring teams and enhance best practices throughout the recruitment process, while maintaining a focus on the valuable aspects of a positive candidate experience Ensure all recruiting practices are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and with Jumpstart's policies Provide guidance to hiring managers and interviewers on legal aspects of interviewing and interviewing best practices Ensure the TM database of job descriptions and templates is kept up to date and organized Process employee referral bonuses as appropriate In collaboration with the Senior Manager of Recruiting work on developing a candidate experience template to be utilized by Jumpstart staff across the network Diversity Recruitment Implement and/or support a diversity recruitment strategy that enables Jumpstart to achieve its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals: every open position will have a qualitied, diverse candidate pool Support and actively participate in DEI Recruiting & Hiring Committee Measurement and Reporting Provide required data for Balanced Score Card (BSC) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scorecard on a quarterly basis Provide internal monthly recruiting reports from and analyze data for insights and provide recommendations Prepare ad hoc reports as needed Overall/Other Related Duties Establish strong working relationships and connections throughout the network to represent Jumpstart and the Talent Management team by providing an exceptional level of customer service to all current and prospective staff; and act as a role model in all internal and external interactions Respond to all employee and manager inquiries in a timely and accurate manner, and in a way that reflects Jumpstart's values of learning, community, inclusive leadership, social justice, and joy Seek employee feedback via surveys, in-person meetings, interviews, or other methods Help analyze new recruiting tools and software as needed Conduct research on recruitment trends and sources as assigned Participate in Jumpstart committees and contribute to organizational initiatives Stay informed of Jumpstart's overall benefits package in an effort to attract and retain staff Participate in other Talent Management tasks; responsibilities; and special projects, including, setting annual priorities, team meetings, etc. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience A minimum of 4-5 years of Human Resources experience, with an emphasis on individual responsibility for full-cycle recruiting High degree of emotional intelligence; comfort level in working and building relationships with individuals at various staff levels and locations, including ability to guide individuals on decision making and sometimes ambiguous situations Keen ability to problem solve and think critically, along with ability to glean the most important information in different situations or when facts are not known and synthesize all to present judgements Excellent time management skills, and ability to manage multiple vacancies/projects simultaneously and meet deliverables within appropriate timeframes Can function as a forward thinker to achieve results, while also focusing on process improvement as needed Ability to be adaptable and flexible; a reliable comfort level with shifting gears when priorities change Beneficial knowledge of HR principles and practices and employment law, as related to the hiring process Excellent attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Commitment to Jumpstart's mission and desire to model the organization's core values of learning, joy, community, inclusive leadership and social justice On-going commitment and interest in social justice or diversity, equity and inclusion work Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience and comfort working with individuals from diverse work backgrounds, perspectives and communities Preferred or Ideal Knowledge of employment law Prior experience with an applicant tracking system(s), such Paycom Previous experience in the non-profit sector TRAVEL Approximately 30% local, state, and/or national travel START DATE August (desired start date, yet position open until filled) LOCATION Flexible location from one of Jumpstart's hub offices: Atlanta, GA; Berkeley, CA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, New York, NY; or Washington, DC SALARY & BENEFITS Salary - $70,000 (commensurate with education and experience) along with excellent benefits and a great mission-driven work environment TO APPLY Please complete an online application at https://**************/about/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter. Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or parental status, amnesty, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws with respect to employment opportunities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

The Vice President of School Relations at City Year Headquarters will bring expertise and capacity to develop deep, strategic partnerships with schools and school districts across the country. With such partnerships City Year helps to advance student impact and align with local education reform efforts. The Vice President of School Relations will lead City Year's School Relations Center of Excellence and work as part of a talented and diverse Strategy & Growth team to strengthen partnership and implementation processes that will help City Year achieve higher levels of impact and sustainable funding. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations. Responsibilities District Strategy Support and Analysis: City Year continues to build and strengthen district partnerships. To advance this work the Vice President of School Relations will focus on understanding the current state and future potential of City Year's district partnerships and providing strategic support to City Year site staff and boards. This will require assessing the strength of City Year's district relationships, identifying opportunities to increase impact collaboratively with partners, identifying current and future sources of funding for City Year's work (including opportunities to be written into more school improvement plans), and leveraging opportunities to work with districts to adopt cyschoolhouse (City Year's new web-based tool for managing work with students and tracking their performance). The VP will manage and track leading and lagging indicators assessing the strength of school district partnerships. Advancing School Operating Conditions to Increase Impact: The Vice President of School Relations will help lead a set of priority projects to improve City Year's ability to deliver impact and improve school partnerships. This will involve assessing City Year partnerships and adding strategic support to local City Year teams that are on the cusp of advancing key operating conditions (e.g., data-informed decision making; collaborative planning time; alignment with curriculum and instruction) with their school partners. Advancing City Year National District Strategy: The Vice President of School Relations will work to strengthen City Year's value proposition to school districts. A key to this will involve continually analyzing the competitive landscape and assessing opportunities for partnering with other student support services organizations to increase impact. This role will also develop a strategy to continue to increase the level of cost reimbursement from districts for City Year's services. Technical Assistance: The Vice President of School Relations will lead on the content development for City Year's district strategy and provide technical assistance to the City Year field and Headquarters staff related to: developing deep, learning partnerships with schools and districts; advancing school operating conditions with partners; identifying public education funding streams; education reform and policy dynamics. Qualifications Experience in education reform and nonprofit management, preferably as part of a high-performing team Experience working in schools, or partnering with multiple schools and/or districts Ability to cultivate and manage multiple large scale relationships Proven project planning and management experience, particularly across multiple sites serving diverse constituents Organizational development/capacity building experience essential Experience developing organizational learning content and rolling out training initiatives; track record of establishing structure/processes to enable effective achievement of goals Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to connect with diverse audiences Comfort with change as well as the ability to provide structure and clarity when required Experience working collaboratively in a team environment, as well as strong independent problem-solving skills Sense of humor and flexibility Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in education, business, or policy preferred Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, vacation days, holidays, parental leave, 401K, FSA, Blackberry phone/service and more. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please email your resume in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .html, or .ascii format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Corps Member Program Delivery and Experience - 40%Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance requirements.Design and facilitate impactful trainings that include project management skills, facilitation of volunteer opportunities, graphic design, public speaking, light landscaping, construction, and more.Support site alignment on AmeriCorps member experience. Organize, lead, and/or assistpurpose of special projects may vary. in executing special projects that may fall outside the scope of regular duties. The specific responsibilities and Assume other tasks as delegated by supervisor. Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click .Employment at City Year is at-will.City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.City Year's dual mission is to expand educational opportunity for all students and develop the next generation of leaders through national service. Trained teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school. Schools that partner with City Year are up to two to three times more likely to improve in English and math assessments, and the more time students spend with AmeriCorps members, the more they improve on academic, cognitive and interpersonal skills- skills that help students thrive in school, college and career.City Year's 900 staff and 2,000+ AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the U.S., including Boston (where City Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered), Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Hampshire, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San José/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Tulsa and Washington, D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa.A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is supported by AmeriCorps, local school districts and private philanthropy. City Year has been designated a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator since 2003, putting City Year in the top 1% of non-profits nationwide for accountability, transparency and responsible fiscal management, and among the most trustworthy nonprofits in America.### BenefitsCity Year offers a comprehensive package that helps our employees live their best lives and grow personally and professionally. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An educational nonprofit organization seeks a Vice President of School Relations to develop partnerships with schools and districts nationwide. The successful candidate will lead initiatives aimed at enhancing student impact and improving school conditions. Responsibilities include strategic planning, providing technical assistance, and managing relationships across diverse educational environments. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree, relevant experience in education reform, and strong communication skills. A collaborative team player with problem-solving abilities is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join the Corps You can make a difference. In schools. In classrooms. In neighborhoods. City Year corps members serve full-time at one of 25 locations across the United States as tutors and mentors, running after-school programs and leading youth leadership programs. The Director of Staff Learning will manage and execute the organizational learning and development strategy and curriculum for all staff members outside of the Program and Service Departments. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please email your resume in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .html, or .ascii format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. Responsibilities Manage, Enhance, and Execute Staff Learning Partner with internal constituents to continually determine needs, develop and deliver staff learning blueprints and strategy maps with initial specific priority focus on: Network-wide continued learning and professional development for staff. Development staff learning. Training related to ongoing IT and systems changes. Measure adoption rates of blueprints and strategy on an annual basis. Support training conferences of internal constituents from a wide variety of functional areas. Learning and Development (L&D) Strategy Work with the Vice President of Learning and Development and City Year content leaders to collaborate, determine, and execute on strategy for L&D outside of the Program and Service realm. Work with respective departments to lead and collaborate on training conferences for Development and Recruitment and Admissions. Responsible for collaborating and leading a team and content managers to execute on all aspects of the design, development and delivery of Academy in all areas outside of Program and Service. In partnership with Director of L&D for Program and Service and other internal stakeholders, design, implement and enhance learning and development for start-up teams (i.e., Start-up academy, Regionalized Academies). Support and provide leadership, where appropriate, on Core 4 related learning and development initiatives. Learning Management System (LMS) Training Development Work closely with the Vice President of L&D, to execute on delivery of and training for a new LMS system. Manage Instructional Design Team Lead, manage, and direct team of instructional designers towards L&D objectives on all goals and initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Training, Development, Education, or a related area. Certifications in professional L&D/Training organizations are of interest, but not required. Minimum 3 years of experience working in area of learning, development, and training specific to a national program, service organization, the education sector, or another relevant area. Deep experience delivering trainings. Exceptional track record of execution and delivery of results, both as an individual contributor and as a team lead. Experience and passion for collaboration, to identify and resolve issues and produce results. Ability to adapt within organizational growth and change management. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of employees as well as superior facilitation skills. Skilled at identifying, navigating, and solving problems. City Year knowledge (understanding of and commitment to City Year's values and culture) Compensation and Benefits Compensation commensurate with experience. Great benefits including health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Jumpstart:HR, LLC is an organization that is focused on growing small businesses and startups through cutting-edge HR consulting products and services. We distinguish ourselves by working with client organizations as a virtual or on-site service provider to streamline their Human Resource policies, procedures, and challenges in order to achieve business efficiency and productivity. Job Description Goal of the Position: Contribute to the increase in awareness and overall sales of digital products and remote HR outsourcing services through recurring administrative duties, social community engagement, and copywriting. If you are a proactive person who loves to cross things off your list and learn new skills, you are encouraged to apply! Responsibilities: Create social graphics that inform and entertain audiences for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube Create and compile content for our social community newsletter (via MailChimp) Write blogs and social media copy on an on-going basis (via Grammarly) Update our digital product library with uploads, images, and data entry (via Teachable) Engage with our social community on an on-going basis - respond to DMs, respond to comments, post and schedule content (via Hootsuite, Later, and social tools) Promote company initiatives - like influencer work, podcasts, webinars, etc. - to our current audience and new ones Research interview opportunities for team members (podcast, webinar, etc) and pitch team members for prospective opportunities Other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma; Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field preferred (or combined years of experience) Ability to write effectively to inform, entertain, and engage Ability to create eye-catching graphics and video content An abundance of proactively, commitment, and initiative Extremely organized and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously Additional Information EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Jumpstart:HR, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Jumpstart:HR, LLC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Jumpstart:HR, LLC. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The Advancement Research intern will support the Development Research Team in providing high-quality and timely information and data analysis to City Year Headquarters Development and to fundraising staff across twenty-three locations. The intern will support the Development Research Team in researching and qualifying current and potential donors to City Year Headquarters and sites by producing comprehensive reports and/or basic assessments for private sector funders using online, internal and print sources. Conduct independent research to identify new prospective donors for City Year Headquarters and its twenty-three locations. Collaborate with development staff regularly to assist in prospect identification, qualification and strategy. Contribute information to and assist in maintaining confidential donor database. Responsibilities: The Advancement Research Intern will contribute to the development team's success by: Working independently to identify new individual prospects Identify new prospects for sites and HQ using available public sources and the paid research database, WealthEngine Working independently to provide timely research on current and prospective individual, corporate and foundation donors Complete requests for comprehensive research profiles within 2 weeks of date requested Complete requests for basic assessments (basic profiles) within 1 week of date requested Complete requests for a tailored and specific information search within 1 week of data requested Complete 50 basic assessments on current and prospective donors for Headquarters Working with the Development Research Team with data-entry and quality management of the fundraising database Qualifications: Open-Source Intelligence Research Skills Demonstrated ability to utilize open-source, publicly available information and data. Strong sense of ethics and donor privacy protection. Resourceful in collecting disparate pieces of information and using that information to create a holistic picture of the subject matter. Project Management and Organizational Skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple research projects and meet deadlines. Flexible, persistent and resilient to changing priorities; able to prioritize and take initiative in fast-paced, changing environment. Organized with attention to detail. Systems-thinker. Tech Savvy Ability to utilize various technology, databases and applications. Pro-active attitude towards learning new technology and using technology to optimize work. Excellent Communication Skills Ability to manage relationships with diverse development staff. Strong presentation and liaison skills are required. Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in difficult or sensitive situations. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic organization; enthusiastic with sense of humor. Commitment to Team Able to work well towards independent goals and as a part of a diverse cross-functional team. Comfortable giving and receiving feedback. Collaborative work style; teamwork orientation; ability and willingness to serve on or lead a team. As needed, contribute to and participate in general City Year activities and events including City Year's annual staff training (Summer Academy). Passion for our Work Consistently and effectively model the values of City Year culture. Passion and career interest in national service and social entrepreneurship. Understanding and appreciation of City Year's mission, values and culture

Application Instructions Please email your resume in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .html, or .ascii format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, the Vice President of Communications will develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy for City Year across a segmented audience that includes private and public funders, national opinion leaders in education and national service policy, influencers on college campuses, and elected officials and their staff. In collaboration with the CSO/EVP and the Chief Marketing Officer, the VP will be responsible for developing a strategy that is responsive to and reflects the vision, goals, and brand of City Year and leverages communications channels including, but not limited to - media, e-newsletters, event materials, event programming and videos- to shape public perception of City Year by disseminating a consistent organizational message and brand. Outstanding writing ability, especially under pressure, and proven ability to develop strategic communications plans and to work with national media outlets is required. Experience working in the education space preferred. Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive public relations and media strategy across a segmented audience that includes private and public funders, national opinion leaders in education and national service policy, influencers on college campus, and elected officials and their staff. Manage a team of writers, media relations managers, and project managers, to provide critical expertise and service to City Year's departments and sites to ensure consistent communications, messaging, and strategic media planning. Provide the communications team with the capacity and skills to execute effectively with opportunities for professional growth and development. Lead a high performing communications team to meet annual goals and service operational needs, working with City Year's Senior Leadership Team and internal departments to ensure alignment and strategic prioritization. Support the CMO's marketing strategies to reinforce the appropriate targeting of City Year's brand, working together to develop consistent media strategies for all audiences. Create, produce, and manage the public relations and national messaging calendar. Drive a consolidated approach to the press who are critical to advancing our mission and goals and further City Year's efforts to establish itself as a leading voice in education reform. Partner with the marketing, recruitment, development, and program teams to deliver high-quality online and print publications, newsletters, messaging, and media strategies. Increase frequency and impact of stories in national media, business press, and industry publications including Education Week and Chronicle of Philanthropy. Work with Executive Directors and local boards across all sites to develop a highly-coordinated and aligned set of local, regional, and national communications strategies and goals. Partner with City Year's 24 sites to provide training at the local level to increase the frequency and impact of stories in the local press. Develop and place Op Eds and secure editorials. Ensure that City Year's story and demonstrated impact is highlighted through great corps member stories and service partner endorsements. Collaborate with the Human Potential Department as an internal communications training partner to deepen City Year's understanding of key messages. Ensure alignment of communications strategy with all internal key stakeholders on funder communications. Respond to and prepare for any required, unexpected communications that need to be shared with all networks. Prepare reports and updates for Headquarters leadership and Board of Trustees. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred, ideally with a concentration in communications. Minimum 8 years of experience in public relations, media relations, crisis communications. Previous experience managing public relations in the education space preferred. National media experience and established/proven record working with education-focused reporters at top-tier publications (Ed Week, NYT, WashPost, etc.) highly preferred. Experience managing an external PR agency. Demonstrated experience and success in developing strategic communications plans and managing media relations to advance an organization's mission and goals. Experience directly managing communications teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Highly creative and innovative entrepreneurial spirit. Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic and operational planning, implementation, business process development, capacity building, and performance management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple constituencies simultaneously, working effectively toward deadlines. Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to and experience in working with a diverse and inclusive workforce. Since the VP will need to work with Senior Leadership, external stakeholders and staff across the network, the capacity to collaborate effectively with others is essential. Previous experience working with or in non-profit organizations a plus. Speaker platform and events experience. Mixture of agency and in-house PR experience. Demonstrated experience in leading crisis communications required. Belief in City Year's work and alignment with City Year core values. Ability to thrive in a challenging, demanding, and rapidly changing environment. Sense of humor. Great benefits including health insurance, vacation days, holidays, parental leave, 401K, FSA, T-Mobile Blackberry phone/service and more. Join the Corps You can make a difference. In schools. In classrooms. In neighborhoods. City Year corps members serve full-time at one of 25 locations across the United States as tutors and mentors, running after-school programs and leading youth leadership programs. 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A national non-profit organization is seeking a Director of Staff Learning to manage and execute staff learning strategies and curriculum. This role requires collaboration across departments, leadership of an instructional design team, and a strong background in training and development. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 3+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating exceptional communication and collaboration skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ABOUT JUMPSTART Jumpstart envisions the day when every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. A national early education organization with operations in 15 states plus Washington DC, Jumpstart drives outcomes for young children in three critical ways. Jumpstart provides language, literacy, and social-emotional direct service programming utilizing an evidence-backed curriculum for preschool children from underserved communities, workforce programming to expand the pipeline of qualified, diverse talent pursuing careers in early education, and policy advocacy to support the early childhood field and promote high-quality early learning for all. By leveraging nearly 30 years of experience serving over 140,700 children with the support of more than 60,400 college students and community volunteers, Jumpstart executes these three objectives to improve the quality of the early education workforce and increase opportunity for young children to succeed across America. Learn more at ************** and join us in transforming the lives of young children! POSITION OVERVIEW This is an outstanding career opportunity and a vital role for an exceptionally motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to Jumpstart's Chief Development & Marketing Officer (CDMO). The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to experience and influence the daily operations of a dynamic nonprofit organization engaged in a five-year strategic plan and growth capital campaign and will leverage a broad range of skills with a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and collaboration in managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. They must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities including providing support to the Development Leadership Team: Chief Development and Marketing Officer Vice-President of Development Vice-President of Marketing, Communications, and Brand, and Associate Vice-President of Development The role is a great opportunity for a highly organized, and innovative professional with strong communication and project management skills. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Support Ensure clarity, prioritization, and strong coordination of the CDMO's daily activities. Proactively maintain CDMO's calendar and daily schedule; arrange upcoming meetings, prepare CDMO by providing supporting agendas and all relevant information. Manage or assist with the management of internal policies and procedures on behalf of the CDMO (e.g. new hire protocols, performance review processes, budgeting, approval of time etc.). Maintain administrative files and documents; prepare PowerPoint decks, Excel spreadsheets, and other documents utilizing best in class tools/technologies. Manage or assist with special projects and events as needed including conducting research, event planning, preparation for speaking and other engagements, etc. Provide supplemental tech support and guidance to CDMO in understanding, navigating, operating, and troubleshooting Jumpstart software applications, hardware, telecom equipment, online platforms, Zoom and MS Teams video technology and related functions, and other technology tools as applicable. Provide support to the Senior Development Leadership Team (the Vice Presidents of Marketing, Communications, and Brand, Development and Associate Vice President) for meeting preparation, logistics and follow up. Manage CDMO and Development Leadership Team travel arrangements to Jumpstart's markets and support back end responsibilities such as expense reporting through the appropriate Jumpstart system, i.e. Concur. Handle other administrative duties as necessary. Database Management (Salesforce) Responsibilities Follow all internal processes and procedures to ensure that all internal databases are maintained at the highest level. Request reports and learn how to run reports working with Development Operations team to secure data quickly and efficiently. Maintain the CDMO's inputs into the Salesforce database on a timely basis. Communications Maintain CDMO's shared documents and intranet presence. Support CDMO's correspondence including writing, transcribing, editing, and proofreading. Relationship Building Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships internally and externally; serve as a liaison to staff, key stakeholders, and others on behalf of the CDMO including members of the Executive Team, Leadership Team, Local Advisory Boards, donors and all external parties. Support the CDMO's, Vice-Presidents, and AVP's work with Jumpstart's Local Advisory Boards and Growth Capital Campaign committee follow up designing tools and protocols to effectively manage the work and necessary follow-up. Organizational Knowledge Maintain in-depth understanding of the organization's mission, values, strategic goals, and program model. Access the organization's intranet daily to track requests, special announcements, staff changes, etc.; provide updates to the CDMO during regular check-ins or as needed. Project Management & Problem Solving Understanding and commitment to project management skills: Address important questions at the beginning of the project Sketch out a scope and goals for project Communicate roles, expectations, and objectives to the team Monitor progress and identify roadblocks Make sure all deliverables have been met and finalize the project Demonstrate a strong ability to identify problems, solve them quickly, and appropriately message all shifts. Innovative Thinking & Flexibility Demonstrate an ability to create processes and systems to streamline internal operations for the CDMO and her leadership team, including the Growth Capital Campaign, Pipeline Review meetings for the Executive Team and Prospect Review Meetings with the Development Team. Show aptitude for framing problems as opportunities and for always pushing to further streamline processes. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience Considerable number of years of experience (5+) assisting high-level executives (preferably at the C-Suite level) and/or experience on a development team, ideally within development operations. 2-3 years of experience in project management or development operations. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to work with all staff at all levels. Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness; ability to follow-through and close loops. Proficiency in MS Office with excellent Outlook organizational skills; ability to facilitate use of technology for conference calls, and meetings (e.g. Microsoft Teams and Zoom). Superb attention to detail. Comfortable working with budgeting tasks. Availability to flex or work after hours when necessary. Ability to handle confidential information and act with discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams), Google apps, and Salesforce. Commitment to Jumpstart's core values of learning, community, social justice, joy, and inclusive leadership. On-going commitment and interest in social justice or diversity, equity and inclusion work Experience and comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities. Boast a deep belief in Jumpstart's mission; and can root your work in the organization's core values. Preferred or Ideal Prior experience working on a development team in the non-profit sector Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work by bringing together multiple teams/departments for shared collaborative success Evidence of exceptional judgement and decision-making skills Ability to support multiple members of a leadership team Ability to adapt to changing conditions and independently define priorities TRAVEL Minimal travel START DATE ASAP or no later than June 2022 ( desired start date, yet position open until filled ) LOCATION Boston, MA SALARY & BENEFITS - $75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with education and experience; along with excellent benefits and a great mission-driven work environment TO APPLY Please complete an online application at https://**************/about/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter. Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or parental status, amnesty, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws with respect to employment opportunities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

ABOUT JUMPSTART Jumpstart envisions the day when every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. A national early education organization with operations in 15 states plus Washington, DC, Jumpstart drives outcomes for young children in three critical ways. Jumpstart provides language, literacy, and social-emotional direct service programming utilizing an evidence-backed curriculum for preschool children from underserved communities, workforce programming to expand the pipeline of qualified, diverse talent pursuing careers in early education, and policy advocacy to support the early childhood field and promote high-quality early learning for all. By leveraging nearly 30 years of experience serving over 140,700 children with the support of more than 60,400 college students and community volunteers, Jumpstart executes these three objectives to improve the quality of the early education workforce and increase opportunity for young children to succeed across America. Learn more at ************** and join us in transforming the lives of young children! POSITION OVERVIEW The Site Manager role is a full year position which ensures substantive language, literacy and social-emotional learning gains for children and drives member outcomes through strong management and delivery of programming. The Jumpstart Site Manager ensures high quality programming by overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program and by serving as the primary Jumpstart representative for 1-3 higher education partners. The Site Manager recruits, trains, and supervises college students serving as part-time AmeriCorps members and volunteers to work with preschool children from under-served communities. The individual in this role provides observation, feedback, coaching and modeling to Corps Members on a regular basis to strengthen classroom impact. The Site Manager reports to a Director of Programs. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Programmatic Impact and Early Childhood Education & Training Design and facilitate a Jumpstart training series for Jumpstart Corps Members and Team Leaders to prepare all Corps Members to successfully engage in service and to deliver high quality classroom programming; adapt or develop training content for members when necessary. Use Jumpstart's coaching framework to observe Jumpstart sessions and planning meetings to monitor the quality of interactions between Corps Members and children and the implementation of planned curriculum. Coach Team Leaders and teams of Jumpstart Corps Members to increase their ability to meet children's learning and developmental needs and increase the cultural competency of Jumpstart's programming in each classroom. Lead weekly Team Leader Meetings per Jumpstart guidelines to support leadership skill development, to deepen team leader knowledge of early childhood education practices, and to ensure team leaders are prepared to lead high quality sessions each week. Order, organize, distribute and manage curriculum supplies for high quality program implementation. Implement continuous improvement processes to strengthen team and classroom outcomes and ensure Jumpstart Quality Standards are met. Engage in regular and ongoing learning and professional development related to early childhood education to inform and strengthen practices. Partner with classroom teachers and preschool center directors to plan, implement and negotiate aspects of program implementation. For example, work closely with teachers to ensure child data (consent forms) are collected and to administer child assessments. Contribute to communities of practice to share best practices, problem solve with peers, and to support the development of Program Operations resources. Program Management and Operations Provide Jumpstart Corps Members and Team Leaders with systematic supervision and support, consistent and responsive management, and clear ongoing communication to support Corps Members to successfully complete their term of service, which includes supporting them in the completion of expected hours requirements. Utilize required databases such as Salesforce, eGrants, AmericaLearns/OnCorps, and MyJstart for administrative aspects of Corps Member management. Plan and manage the Corps Member recruitment process; interview and select all members for a Jumpstart site. Where applicable (as mandated by varied AmeriCorps partnerships), recruit a Volunteer Coordinator and manage them to develop and implement outside volunteer engagement opportunities to meet the sites' outside volunteer goals. Review and approve Corps Member timesheets per Jumpstart's compliance expectations using America Learns and/or OnCorps. Where applicable, comply with the higher education partner's federal work study timesheet process. Work with national staff and Data/Program Coordinators to ensure grant and programmatic compliance, as related to the supervision of Jumpstart Corps Members, management of Corps Member criminal history checks and files components, conducting end of year performance review of Corps Members, child data collection and assessment, and the site budget per Jumpstart, AmeriCorps, and other grant specifications. Review site monitoring reports in collaboration with Data/Program Coordinators and engage in continuous improvement practices to strengthen site compliance. Complete periodic site progress reports and the annual site application process, per Jumpstart and/or grant requirements. Actively participate in team meetings to contribute to community, to share with and learn from peers, and to remain informed of organizational updates and work priorities. 3. Campus and Community Partnerships and Operations Build and manage high quality Preschool Program Partner relationships. Cultivate and manage campus relations to ensure Jumpstart visibility, integration, and the sustainability and success of the program on campus. Work with campus-based faculty, staff, and administrators who can support Jumpstart Corps Member training, recruitment efforts, student supports, and foster campus relationships, systems and processes. Build and manage high quality community partner/stakeholder relationships. Support Volunteer Coordinator to plan and execute volunteer engagement activities that involve outside members of the community and corporate sponsors in Jumpstart's work. Host Jumpstart site visits for external stakeholders such as elected officials, funders, or higher education partners. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience 2-3 years of prior work experience Strong organizational, management and leadership abilities Strong emotional intelligence, active listening and problem-solving skills Self-motivated, resourceful, and takes initiative Ability to work well under pressure and to be adaptable, flexible and accommodate shifting priorities Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet key tasks as scheduled Competency in Microsoft software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with higher education partners, community partners, preschool staff, and the general community Commitment to Jumpstart's core values: learning, community, inclusive leadership, joy and social justice On-going commitment and interest in social justice or diversity, equity and inclusion work Ability and willingness to travel to assigned locations/sites as necessary Experience and comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities Experience working in urban environments and commitment to serving urban communities Preferred or Ideal Background or experience in an early childhood setting Prior work experience in a higher education setting and/or managing college students Prior experience in supervising others, including ability to provide verbal and written feedback Ability to manage basic fiscal matters, such as an operating budget Prior experience managing AmeriCorps or grant-funded programs Prior Jumpstart service/employment ADDITIONAL Requires significant evening/weekend work at specific times during the program year Attend annual in-person 1-2 day retreats and/or new staff orientation, which may require travel (travel, lodging and meals covered by Jumpstart) Significant local travel required (included in site budget) Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history check TRAVEL Approximately 15% local travel START DATE July 1, 2022 ( desired start date, yet position open until filled) LOCATION Bridgewater, MA SALARY & BENEFITS $57,500; along with excellent benefits and a great mission-driven work environment TO APPLY Please complete an online application at https://**************/about/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter. Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or parental status, amnesty, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws with respect to employment opportunities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

The National Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for client service, centralizing information collection and compilation with basic analytical review and recommendation and overall capacity building for City Year's recruitment teams across the nation. The National Recruitment Coordinator manages all national leads, captures and maintains event details, and supports on the operational aspects of the Campus Recruitment Ambassador program, as well as collateral management. The National Recruitment Coordinator will be based out of our headquarters in Boston, MA and will report to the Managing Director of National Recruitment. Responsibilities: National Lead Management: Implement process to inform lead strategy by identifying and cultivating leads through targeted, customer-focused multi-channel (phone, web, and in-person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the corps member experience. Centralize all information requests, both from and to sites: Collect and manage requests for data from National RAD, help compile and format, conduct basic data analysis and provide information back out to the field in a responsive and systematic way that further enables Recruitment team to utilize all resources and data effectively. Recruitment Events and Activities: Support on recruitment activities at feeder schools and other national opportunities. Manage Operations for CRA Program: Participate in monthly calls with National Recruitment Manager and network CRA managers to go over progress to goals, best practices and challenges. Monitor Facebook page and ensure active participation and collaboration. Ensure invoices are turned in and payment is processed for all CRA's. Collateral Management: In collaboration with Marketing and the larger national Recruitment team, collect requests for specific marketing materials and collateral. Help coordinate orders and shipments of collateral to support recruitment efforts nationally as well as regionally. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Additional 1-2 years of work experience Excellent communications skills and ability to collect and synthesize information Strong analytical skills Demonstrated relationship management experience Demonstrated ability work well both independently and as a member of a team Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet multiple concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities A strong work ethic accompanied by a positive, get-it-done attitude Strong desire to work with a diverse team and applicant pool Flexibility and a sense of humor Preferred Qualifications: Experience with recruitment or admissions-related systems Recruitment or program experience at City Year a strong plus Compensation and Benefits Compensation commensurate with experience. Great benefits including health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.

ABOUT JUMPSTART Jumpstart envisions the day when every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. A national early education organization with operations in 14 states plus Washington, DC, Jumpstart drives outcomes for young children in three critical ways. Jumpstart provides language, literacy, and social-emotional direct service programming utilizing an evidence-backed curriculum for preschool children from underserved communities, workforce programming to expand the pipeline of qualified, diverse talent pursuing careers in early education, and policy advocacy to support the early childhood field and promote high-quality early learning for all. By leveraging nearly 30 years of experience serving over 140,700 children with the support of more than 60,400 college students and community volunteers, Jumpstart executes these three objectives to improve the quality of the early education workforce and increase opportunity for young children to succeed across America. Learn more at ************** and join us in transforming the lives of young children! POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Civic Engagement & Advocacy (DCEA) is responsible for leading Jumpstart's civic engagement activities for all Jumpstart constituencies, including Jumpstart alumni especially, higher education and early education partners, and donors. The DCEA utilizes Jumpstart's network within communities to empower the voices of children, families, Corps members, alumni, early educators, future early educators, and others and to facilitate their participation in policy advocacy activities. The DCEA employs an intentional grassroots engagement approach that centers those who are directly impacted by policies and systems. The DCEA reports to the Vice President of Policy & Government Relations and is a crucial member of the Policy & Government Relations team consisting of staff in California, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, DC. If you are excited to rally support for educational equity and transformative change from the local to the state to the national level, then this may be the opportunity for you! SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Engagement Strategy Develop and implement Jumpstart's civic engagement and advocacy strategy-grounded in grassroots engagement and social justice and aligned with Jumpstart's national strategic plan and policy agenda. In partnership with Jumpstart's Alumni, Program, and Marketing & Communications departments, build out a powerful and energized community of engaged stakeholders who will routinely participate in policy advocacy activities, resulting in early education policy victories at the federal, state, and local levels. Become expert in Jumpstart's policy priorities and engage stakeholders to inform the development of Jumpstart's policy priorities going forward. Utilize thought leadership strategies, including op-eds, as part of the civic engagement and advocacy plan. Utilize Jumpstart's Salesforce system to track and facilitate engagement and reporting of progress and successes. Activating and Organizing Early Education Stakeholders Implement programs that increase the civic participation of Jumpstart stakeholders who support early education with an emphasis on members of communities who are disproportionately impacted by education inequity or systemic barriers to education. Provide at least quarterly action alert opportunities for Jumpstart alumni and donors to participate in advocacy. Conduct or organize trainings to prepare stakeholders to maximize their participation in advocacy activities. Organize and lead Days of Action or Lobby Days to facilitate alumni engagement on Capitol Hill and targeted state houses in California, Georgia, and Massachusetts. Create Jumpstart alumni policy fellowship opportunities whereby Jumpstart alums can receive training and participate in policy advocacy activities. Facilitate grasstops advocacy by offering opportunities for Jumpstart board members and donors to engage in targeted policy advocacy efforts. Managing Internal and External Partnerships Support and grow authentic and meaningful partnerships with other community-based organizations and leaders in the education, policy, social justice, and civic engagement spaces to learn from and coordinate engagement activities. Collaborate with Marketing & Communications department to utilize digital/social media to help achieve engagement goals with a particular emphasis on engaging young people and communities of color. Develop trusting relationships with Jumpstart's Alumni, Marketing & Communications, Development, and Program departments to collaborate effectively with them on the civic engagement and advocacy plan. QUALIFICATIONS At least 5 years of related or applicable organizing experience on political or social issues and a proven ability to motivate, train, and develop other leaders, organizers, and volunteers Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience Dynamic, collaborative leader with the ability to plan, train, motivate, and support civic engagement Highly organized, results-driven, self-starter with a passion for empowering voices too often overlooked in policymaking Strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills and project management experience Understanding of federal, state, and local political and policymaking processes Demonstrated success in leading or contributing to organizing campaigns to achieve policy or political goals, including engagement of Black, Latinx, youth, and other underrepresented communities. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with external organizations and internal departments and relate to, spark interest in, and motivate diverse range of volunteers Must possess the ability to work with changing priorities and simultaneously handle multiple projects Commitment to Jumpstart's vision, mission, and core values of Learning, Connection, Social justice, Joy and Inclusive Leadership On-going commitment and interest in social justice or diversity, equity and inclusion work Ability and willingness to travel, locally with occasional national travel Effective cross-cultural communication skills (written and public speaking, including strong presentation skills) Competency in Microsoft software and communication tools, especially Teams, Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Salesforce Experience and comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities Preferred or Ideal Understanding of the education landscape, including early education, higher education, and workforce development Background or experience in early education policy or programming Commitment to serving the community Experience in development and fundraising Fluency in both English and Spanish Alumni of Jumpstart's program TRAVEL Approximately 30% local, state, and/or national travel START DATE June 2022 ( desired start date; position open until filled) LOCATION Flexible location from one of Jumpstart's hub offices: Atlanta, GA; Berkeley, CA; Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; or Washington, DC Telecommuting option available for all applicants including those from Sacramento, CA Applicants must be able to work on a full-time basis from one of these locations SALARY & BENEFITS Salary - $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with education and experience; along with a great mission-driven work environment and excellent benefits TO APPLY Please complete an online application at https://**************/about/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter. Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or parental status, amnesty, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws with respect to employment opportunities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Application Instructions Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field. Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally. Number of Positions: 1Work Location: 100% On-Site Position Overview City Year Greater Boston (CYGB) is seeking a creative, organized, and thoughtful Director of Volunteer Programs. This individual will lead a team of AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in the execution of a robust calendar of volunteer opportunities with corporate and individual stakeholder and donors. This role plays a critical role in the success of City Year's fundraising model while ensuring that school and community partners' highest priority needs are met. Job Description Program and Event Delivery - 40% Lead service events and engagements for at least 1,500 volunteers annually, including up to four events for 200+ volunteers. Collaborate with Development and Service Impact teams to create new volunteer opportunities for stakeholders. Develop and manage partnerships with school, community center, and city liaisons to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for successful volunteer opportunities. Manage permitting and CORI process with Boston Public Schools and Boston Parks & Recreation. Oversee the Service Reserves programs including training, evaluation, tracking, and communications to members. Lead AmeriCorps members and volunteers through the execution of painting, mural, landscaping, light construction, and supply kit projects. Complete physical service projects as required and regularly support onsite prep with the team. Corps Member Program Delivery and Experience - 40% Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance requirements. Lead with a strong sense of City Year culture and values, consistently using City Year culture tools; make meaning of City Year culture and foster strong personal connections to the deeper meaning of our work in schools. Utilize performance management tools to set expectations, identify strengths, and facilitate individual development plans. Design and facilitate impactful trainings that include project management skills, facilitation of volunteer opportunities, graphic design, public speaking, light landscaping, construction, and more. Coach ACMs on all aspects of event and volunteer management, including promoting regular feedback and self-reflection. Collaborate across departments to create a strong pipeline of Civic Engagement AmeriCorps member candidates from November - May. Conduct interviews and participate in selections process for Civic Engagement AmeriCorps members. Support site alignment on AmeriCorps member experience. Data, Continuous Improvement, and Operations - 15% Collaborate with the Director of Analytics to collect and analyze data to identify areas of improvement opportunities. Collaborate with Development team to facilitate feedback from key donor groups and stakeholders. Analyze volunteer and service partner data and industry trends to continually improve upon volunteer offerings. Attend department and team meetings to share insights and trends identified from the data analysis. Ensure that events fall within designated budgets, submitting orders and processing invoices in a timely manner. Ensure maintenance of Civic Engagement team tools, storage spaces, and leased vehicle. Organizational Initiatives & Site Support - 5% Support sitewide initiatives, including fundraising events, Learning & Development Days (LDDs), AmeriCorps member appreciation events, and team days. Partner across the City Year network with other Civic Engagement programs to ensure aligned trainings, best practice sharing, and professional development opportunities for Civic Engagement AmeriCorps Members. Organize, lead, and/or assist in executing special projects that may fall outside the scope of regular duties. The specific responsibilities and purpose of special projects may vary. Assume other tasks as delegated by supervisor. Benefits Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here. Employment at City Year is at-will. City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.

We are seeking a Design and Brand Manager, with three to five years of professional experience, ideally in the non-profit sector, to support City Year Boston's fundraising, service impact, and school partnership goals by leading and executing the creative and strategic utilization of materials, documents, presentations and other messaging. The Design and Brand Manager must effectively communicate complex information in a differentiated manner to a wide variety of audiences to build a broader community of champions for City Years' service in schools. Responsibilities: Graphic Design: Serve as site graphic designer; design materials (print, web, multimedia) that blend creativity and strategy to inform, engage, and inspire varied audiences on the need for and impact of City Year Boston's service in schools Collaborate with all City Year Boston departments to meet their communication needs through the design of new resources or through re-envisioning existing materials or systems Work with team members to establish project time lines and manage the creative process; usher co-workers through concept development, drafts, and revisions while adhering to final deadlines Consult with Director of External Affairs and Government Relations on communication strategy improvements in our approach to events, organizational collateral, and collateral produced for special meetings Seek out new media and formats for visual design and new vendors who can help find new ways to present our messages Work with vendors and print shops to deliver quality products at low costs and on tight turnarounds Brand Management: Serve as the local Boston brand manager for the national organization, collaborating with the National Creative Director to ensure brand alignment and to share-out resources; manage and support staff and corps in the communication and representation of the City Year brand Continually identify opportunities to provide tailored trainings, workshops, and coaching on brand messaging to staff and corps Supervise the creation of externally facing, brand-appropriate documents and presentations to effectively communicate the power of City Years' service to a wide variety of audiences Develop and maintain resources, including a speaking points bank, templates, and graphics, that enable staff and corps to develop professional, on-brand communication tools Review materials drafted by multiple departments for brand representation and effectiveness Collaborate with External Affairs team on the development and implementation of events that are innovative, inspiring, and effective event themes, programming, and experiences for diverse audiences including current and potential sponsors, champions, family, and City Year community Design event experience and decor that ensures event success and reinforces and contributes to event themes, including but not limited to: invitations, programs, table décor, pledge forms and collateral packets, décor and signage, and multimedia presentations (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.) Manage relationships with vendors and A/V, on-site management of event Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field Three to five years of experience in communications/marketing/public relations field; nonprofit preferred Superb communications skills Superb graphic design skills, with experience in managing projects from conception to production Experience in brand management Ability to manage multiple projects, changing deadlines, and different staff in a fast-paced environment Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite Familiarity with city of Boston, Boston Public Schools, and/or education reform strongly desired City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply Compensation and Benefits Compensation commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including health insurance, vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, flexible spending account and more.

A nonprofit educational organization based in Boston seeks a Vice President of Communications to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in public relations, excellent writing abilities, and a proven track record with national media outlets. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing communications across 25 locations, and enhancing the organization's public image. You will work closely with senior leadership to align the communications strategy with City Year's mission and values, contributing to meaningful community impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Vice President of School Relations at City Year Headquarters will bring expertise and capacity to develop deep, strategic partnerships with schools and school districts across the country. With such partnerships City Year helps to advance student impact and align with local education reform efforts. The Vice President of School Relations will lead City Year's School Relations Center of Excellence and work as part of a talented and diverse Strategy & Growth team to strengthen partnership and implementation processes that will help City Year achieve higher levels of impact and sustainable funding. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations. Responsibilities: The Vice President of School Relations will lead on the following priority work streams: District Strategy Support and Analysis: City Year continues to build and strengthen district partnerships. To advance this work the Vice President of School Relations will focus on understanding the current state and future potential of City Year's district partnerships and providing strategic support to City Year site staff and boards. This will require assessing the strength of City Year's district relationships, identifying opportunities to increase impact collaboratively with partners, identifying current and future sources of funding for City Year's work (including opportunities to be written into more school improvement plans), and leveraging opportunities to work with districts to adopt cyschoolhouse (City Year's new web-based tool for managing work with students and tracking their performance). The VP will manage and track leading and lagging indicators assessing the strength of school district partnerships. Advancing School Operating Conditions to Increase Impact: The Vice President of School Relations will help lead a set of priority projects to improve City Year's ability to deliver impact and improve school partnerships. This will involve assessing City Year partnerships and adding strategic support to local City Year teams that are on the cusp of advancing key operating conditions (e.g., data-informed decision making; collaborative planning time; alignment with curriculum and instruction) with their school partners. Advancing City Year National District Strategy: The Vice President of School Relations will work to strengthen City Year's value proposition to school districts. A key to this will involve continually analyzing the competitive landscape and assessing opportunities for partnering with other student support services organizations to increase impact. This role will also develop a strategy to continue to increase the level of cost reimbursement from districts for City Year's services. Technical Assistance: The Vice President of School Relations will lead on the content development for City Year's district strategy and provide technical assistance to the City Year field and Headquarters staff related to: developing deep, learning partnerships with schools and districts; advancing school operating conditions with partners; identifying public education funding streams; education reform and policy dynamics. Qualifications: Experience in education reform and nonprofit management, preferably as part of a high-performing team Experience working in schools, or partnering with multiple schools and/or districts Ability to cultivate and manage multiple large scale relationships Proven project planning and management experience, particularly across multiple sites serving diverse constituents Organizational development/capacity building experience essential Successful coaching/mentoring skills essential Experience developing organizational learning content and rolling out training initiatives; track record of establishing structure/processes to enable effective achievement of goals Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to connect with diverse audiences Comfort with change as well as the ability to provide structure and clarity when required Experience working collaboratively in a team environment, as well as strong independent problem-solving skills Sense of humor and flexibility Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in education, business, or policy preferred Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, vacation days, holidays, parental leave, 401K, FSA, Blackberry phone/service and more.

ABOUT JUMPSTART Jumpstart envisions the day when every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. A national early education organization with operations in 14 states plus Washington, DC, Jumpstart drives outcomes for young children in three critical ways. Jumpstart provides language, literacy, and social-emotional direct service programming utilizing an evidence-backed curriculum for preschool children from underserved communities, workforce programming to expand the pipeline of qualified, diverse talent pursuing careers in early education, and policy advocacy to support the early childhood field and promote high-quality early learning for all. By leveraging nearly 30 years of experience serving over 140,700 children with the support of more than 60,400 college students and community volunteers, Jumpstart executes these three objectives to improve the quality of the early education workforce and increase opportunity for young children to succeed across America. Learn more at ************** and join us in transforming the lives of young children! POSITION OVERVIEW The Site Manager role is a full year position which ensures substantive language, literacy and social-emotional learning gains for children and drives member outcomes through strong management and delivery of programming. The Jumpstart Site Manager ensures high quality programming by overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program and by serving as the primary Jumpstart representative for 1-3 higher education partners. The Site Manager recruits, trains, and supervises college students serving as part-time AmeriCorps members and volunteers to work with preschool children from under-served communities. The individual in this role provides observation, feedback, coaching and modeling to Corps Members on a regular basis to strengthen classroom impact. The Site Manager reports to a Director of Programs. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Programmatic Impact and Early Childhood Education & Training Design and facilitate a Jumpstart training series for Jumpstart Corps Members and Team Leaders to prepare all Corps Members to successfully engage in service and to deliver high quality classroom programming; adapt or develop training content for members when necessary. Use Jumpstart's coaching framework to observe Jumpstart sessions and planning meetings to monitor the quality of interactions between Corps Members and children and the implementation of planned curriculum. Coach Team Leaders and teams of Jumpstart Corps Members to increase their ability to meet children's learning and developmental needs and increase the cultural competency of Jumpstart's programming in each classroom. Lead weekly Team Leader Meetings per Jumpstart guidelines to support leadership skill development, to deepen team leader knowledge of early childhood education practices, and to ensure team leaders are prepared to lead high quality sessions each week. Order, organize, distribute and manage curriculum supplies for high quality program implementation. Implement continuous improvement processes to strengthen team and classroom outcomes and ensure Jumpstart Quality Standards are met. Engage in regular and ongoing learning and professional development related to early childhood education to inform and strengthen practices. Partner with classroom teachers and preschool center directors to plan, implement and negotiate aspects of program implementation. For example, work closely with teachers to ensure child data (consent forms) are collected and to administer child assessments. Contribute to communities of practice to share best practices, problem solve with peers, and to support the development of Program Operations resources. 2. Program Management and Operations Provide Jumpstart Corps Members and Team Leaders with systematic supervision and support, consistent and responsive management, and clear ongoing communication to support Corps Members to successfully complete their term of service, which includes supporting them in the completion of expected hours requirements. Utilize required databases such as Salesforce, eGrants, AmericaLearns/OnCorps, and MyJstart for administrative aspects of Corps Member management. Plan and manage the Corps Member recruitment process; interview and select all members for a Jumpstart site. Where applicable (as mandated by varied AmeriCorps partnerships), recruit a Volunteer Coordinator and manage them to develop and implement outside volunteer engagement opportunities to meet the sites' outside volunteer goals. Review and approve Corps Member timesheets per Jumpstart's compliance expectations using America Learns and/or OnCorps. Where applicable, comply with the higher education partner's federal work study timesheet process. Work with national staff and Data/Program Coordinators to ensure grant and programmatic compliance, as related to the supervision of Jumpstart Corps Members, management of Corps Member criminal history checks and files components, conducting end of year performance review of Corps Members, child data collection and assessment, and the site budget per Jumpstart, AmeriCorps, and other grant specifications. Review site monitoring reports in collaboration with Data/Program Coordinators and engage in continuous improvement practices to strengthen site compliance. Complete periodic site progress reports and the annual site application process, per Jumpstart and/or grant requirements. Actively participate in team meetings to contribute to community, to share with and learn from peers, and to remain informed of organizational updates and work priorities. 3. Campus and Community Partnerships and Operations Build and manage high quality Preschool Program Partner relationships. Cultivate and manage campus relations to ensure Jumpstart visibility, integration, and the sustainability and success of the program on campus. Work with campus-based faculty, staff, and administrators who can support Jumpstart Corps Member training, recruitment efforts, student supports, and foster campus relationships, systems and processes. Build and manage high quality community partner/stakeholder relationships. Support Volunteer Coordinator to plan and execute volunteer engagement activities that involve outside members of the community and corporate sponsors in Jumpstart's work. Host Jumpstart site visits for external stakeholders such as elected officials, funders, or higher education partners. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree, CDA or equivalent relevant professional experience 2-3 years of prior work experience Strong organizational, management and leadership abilities Strong emotional intelligence, active listening and problem-solving skills Self-motivated, resourceful, and takes initiative Ability to work well under pressure and to be adaptable, flexible and accommodate shifting priorities Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet key tasks as scheduled Competency in Microsoft software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with higher education partners, community partners, preschool staff, and the general community Commitment to Jumpstart's core values: learning, community, inclusive leadership, joy and social justice Prior experience/interest in social justice, or diversity, equity, and inclusion work Ability and willingness to travel to assigned locations/sites as necessary Experience and comfort working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities Experience working in urban environments and commitment to serving urban communities Preferred or Ideal Background or experience in an early childhood setting Prior work experience in a higher education setting and/or managing college students Prior experience in supervising others, including ability to provide verbal and written feedback Ability to manage basic fiscal matters, such as an operating budget Prior experience managing AmeriCorps or grant-funded programs Former Jumpstart service/employment ADDITIONAL Requires significant evening/weekend work at specific times during the program year Attend annual in-person 1-2 day retreats and/or new staff orientation (travel, lodging and meals covered by Jumpstart) Significant local travel required (included in site budget) Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history check TRAVEL Approximately 15% local travel START DATE Evergreen job - recruiters will be in contact with qualified candidates upon positions opening up in locations below LOCATION Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY SALARY & BENEFITS $55,000 standard salary w/exception of NYC/CA based on local laws; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment TO APPLY Please complete an online application at https://**************/about/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter. Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or parental status, amnesty, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws with respect to employment opportunities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

The Director of Staff Learning will manage and execute the organizational learning and development strategy and curriculum for all staff members outside of the Program and Service Departments. Responsibilities: Manage, Enhance, and Execute Staff Learning Partner with internal constituents to continually determine needs, develop and deliver staff learning blueprints and strategy maps with initial specific priority focus on: Network-wide continued learning and professional development for staff. Development staff learning. Training related to ongoing IT and systems changes. Measure adoption rates of blueprints and strategy on an annual basis. Support training conferences of internal constituents from a wide variety of functional areas. Learning and Development (L&D) Strategy Work with the Vice President of Learning and Development and City Year content leaders to collaborate, determine, and execute on strategy for L&D outside of the Program and Service realm. Work with respective departments to lead and collaborate on training conferences for Development and Recruitment and Admissions. Responsible for collaborating and leading a team and content managers to execute on all aspects of the design, development and delivery of Academy in all areas outside of Program and Service. In partnership with Director of L&D for Program and Service and other internal stakeholders, design, implement and enhance learning and development for start-up teams (i.e., Start-up academy, Regionalized Academies). Support and provide leadership, where appropriate, on Core 4 related learning and development initiatives. Learning Management System (LMS) Training Development Work closely with the Vice President of L&D, to execute on delivery of and training for a new LMS system. Manage Instructional Design Team Lead, manage, and direct team of instructional designers towards L&D objectives on all goals and initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Training, Development, Education, or a related area. Certifications in professional L&D/Training organizations are of interest, but not required. Minimum 3 years of experience working in area of learning, development, and training specific to a national program, service organization, the education sector, or another relevant area. Deep experience delivering trainings. Exceptional track record of execution and delivery of results, both as an individual contributor and as a team lead. Experience and passion for collaboration, to identify and resolve issues and produce results. Ability to adapt within organizational growth and change management. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of employees as well as superior facilitation skills. Skilled at identifying, navigating, and solving problems. City Year knowledge (understanding of and commitment to City Year's values and culture) Compensation and Benefits Compensation commensurate with experience. Great benefits including health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.