Department:

Human Resources

Division:

Infrastructure

Location:

New York, NY

Job Summary:

This position provides support to the Skill Based Pay Program by performing general administrative duties, tracking attendance of trainees and aiding in the implementation of the ASPCA’s Skill Based Pay program.

This position serves Adoptions, Facilities, Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, and Human Resources.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Skill Based Pay Program Manager
• Review attendance and punctuality records for Direct Care Staff and reports attendance issues to department managers and SBP Program Manager
• Data entry into Existing Skill Based Pay Training Workbooks
• Editing and Proofreading of training curriculum using Microsoft Word
• Assist in the creation and execution of training materials
• Coordinate meetings and track communications between multiple departments within the organization
• Assist in the scheduling of workshops based on availability of classrooms, equipment, instructors and employees
• Assist in an administrative tasks or special projects
• Respond to questions from staff concerning Skill Based Pay
• Greet persons entering Human Resources and direct to appropriate team member
• Assist in recruiting for Skill Based Pay Qualifying positions
• Associates Degree Required
• Two – Four years experience in an administrative or clerical role required
• Experience with an animal welfare organization or veterinary hospital preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point required
• Must be proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented; able to multi-task
• Effective communication skills including a welcoming and patient demeanor; must possess an assertive yet tactful and respectful manner
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills are necessary
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills required
• Candidates must be willing to travel to all ASPCA NYC locations as needed

Education:

Experience:

Knowledge Requirements:

Skills Requirements:

Additional Information:

We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability. This position welcomes a candidate with a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail!!

Our generous benefit package includes the following for full-time employees and (if qualified, we offer domestic partner coverage!) Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Transit checks, Tuition Assistance Program, Training Seminars, EAP, 50% hospital discount, Vacation, Sick, Personal & Company Holiday time off

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Location: Washington, D.C.
Department: Human Resources

Oceana seeks an HR Manager to lead human resources from its international headquarters in Washington, DC.  Oceana is an international policy advocacy organization for marine conservation.  Its mission is to restore our oceans to former levels of abundance.  Oceana has approximately 115 staff located in six countries and a budget of approximately $20 million.  The HR Manager reports to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Oceana operates with clear goals.  It defines important, measurable policy changes that it seeks to be made in a defined period, usually three to five years.  Its fact-based campaigns combine science, law, communications, lobbying, and organizing.  More information about Oceana’s current goals and its accomplishments since its founding in 2001 can be found at www.oceana.org.

These accomplishments have been possible through the myriad talents of Oceana’s diverse staff.  To support its human resources, Oceana is looking for a unique individual who can contribute at a strategic level to the human capital issues in this important organization and who is also comfortable performing the tactical demands of an efficient global organization.

An exceptional opportunity exists for the incoming Manager of Human Resources:

• Oceana’s mission:  The HR Manager will have the personal satisfaction of being a critical member of a global organization that could have a significant impact in solving the world’s ocean problems in our lifetime.
• International in scope:  The position will have the opportunity to interact with diverse employees from around the globe.
• Stability: Oceana has been recognized and evaluated by independent experts for its financial strength and transparency.  It is an entrepreneurial organization that is delivering on its mission.
• Strong commitment from leadership: The senior leadership of the organization is committed to successful human resources support as key to achieving Oceana’s mission.

Responsibilities include:

• Sharing responsibility with the Accounting Department for the integrity of the administration of Oceana’s payroll and benefits systems;
• Managing all aspects of the administration of benefit plans;
• Facilitating the selection and growth of Oceana’s high-quality staff;
• Managing and implementing Oceana’s employment-related policies;
• Assisting the General Counsel and senior management in meeting legal and compliance requirements;
• Maintaining HR records;
• Maintaining confidentiality in all matters; and
• Providing services to other parts of the organization as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum five years’ human resources generalist experience required;
• Understanding of employment and benefit laws required;
• Experience in compensation and benefits administration including reviewing and making recommendations for improvements and cost saving measures;
• Specific experience administering 403b retirement plans;
• Experience managing all aspects of employee relations;
• Experience in the recruitment and retention of all staff levels;
• Ability to think systematically about creating and implementing organization-wide policies and procedures;
• Experience working with a diverse, international organization;
• Demonstrated commitment to conservation preferred; and
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications in a networked environment; preferably the Microsoft Office Suite.

Key attributes and skills for success in this role:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; perceptiveness in dealing with staff;
• Highest level of integrity, including an ability to preserve sensitive and confidential information and maintain confidentiality;
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills; a self-starter with a high energy level and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to travel internationally if required;
• Exceptional attention to detail; and
• A passion for Oceana’s mission.

Compensation: competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus an excellent package of employee and health benefits.

Please submit resume and cover letter via email to filimonpartners@att.net.

Women for Women International (WfWI) is looking for a summer Intern to conduct a detailed research and evaluation of available off-the-shell IT system for tracking physical assets.

Scope

This project’s activities will start with a needs assessment and conclude with a high level implementation plan of the recommended solution.  The project is to be completed during an 8 week summer internship and WfWI offices in Washington, DC.

Background

WfWI is looking for an Information System to track its physical assets including: computer hardware, peripheral devices, furniture, voice and video equipment.  WfW operates a Head Quarters (HQ) office in the District of Columbia, 7 Field Offices (FO) throughout the world and a number of smaller offices where WfW staff works remotely.  Worldwide WfW staff is about 700 strong.  We are looking for an information system that can help us track our assets worldwide.  We are interested in an off-the-shell solution.

  Responsibilities: Project Activities

This internship will provide the intern valuable hands-on experience in the following areas:

Needs assessment

The first phase of the project is to conduct a formal needs assessment and to document the user requirements for the system.  This phase will be completed through one-on-one interviews and through group meeting with users from different departments at WfW.

Deliverable:  Selection Criteria Matrix.  User requirements will be arranged and categorize into a matrix to be used in the software evaluations step.

Software Evaluation

This phase involves

1. Doing a survey of all Assets management systems available using the Internet as the primary research environment.
2. Selecting the top 5 matches to our needs, and
3. Evaluating the top 5 finalist against the selection criteria.
4. Ranking the top 5 finalist in descending order from the top match down to number 5.

Deliverable:  Evaluation outcome report.  This report will include a charge ranking each finalist against each of the selection criterions.  It should include as many open-ended comments as possible.  The outcome of the evaluation will be presented to a group of decision makers at WfW.

Implementation Plan:

The concluding activity for the project is to develop an implementation plan for adopting the top matched solution.  The implementation plan should address these types of questions:

1. What is the best way to bring the existing inventory of assets into the new system?
2. How to enforce that all new purchases get added to the system?

Deliverable:  Implementation Plan

  Qualifications: The successful candidate will have these qualifications:

• Interest and background in Information Systems
• Interest in Project Management
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal skills

The Actors Fund, a national nonprofit human services organization for performing arts and entertainment industry professionals, seeks a Receptionist/Office Assistant to provide excellent customer service to clients, guests and vendors and assist the Office Administration Manager with the daily operations of the Los Angeles Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Receptionist/Office Assistant will:

•  Meet and greet all clients, guests and vendors
• Operate an NEC SV8100 telephone console handling 90-100 incoming calls daily professionally and warmly, providing information and guidance to callers and directing all calls to the appropriate party

• Assist the Office Administration Manger with oversight of the maintenance of the facility, will make  and log all maintenance requests to building management
• Handle the ordering of all general office supplies/stationary for the LA office, working with the Office Administration Manager to identify opportunities to contain and reduce costs
• Keep inventory and maintain organization of both storage room and supply rooms
• Prepare all facilities invoices for processing
• Handle petty cash for the Los Angeles office
• Distribute all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail and review daily paper and trades for mentions of The Actors Fund
• Assist the Office Administration Manager with HR tasks, such as preparation and execution of new hire orientation
• Maintain lobby in a neat and orderly fashion
• Assist the Office Administration manager in basic IT tasks, such as maintain daily tape backups of all data as well as maintaining one monthly archive tape
• Other administrative tasks,  projects and responsibilities as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• The Receptionist/Office Assistant will have: a minimum of two years reception and/or office administration experience, and high school diploma or graduation equivalency

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Demonstrable proficiency with the MS Office suite and excellent computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly express thoughts, exchange information, and respond to a wide variety of personality types in a calm and compassionate manner
• Knowledge of the NEC telephone system/switchboard a plus
• Prior customer service experience or training a plus
• An interest in the performing arts and entertainment, and an interest in the mission of the Actors Fund also a plus

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a full-time hourly position based in The Actors Fund’s office in Los Angeles.  The Actors Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health and dental plan options, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time-off and parking benefit.

ABOUT THE ACTORS FUND

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone—performers and those behind the scenes—who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 13,500 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund’s programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund has—for 131 years—been a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition.

For more about The Actors Fund, please visit: www.actorsfund.org.

The Actors Fund is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Join the flock of food trucks migrating to Tropical Audubon Society’s grounds on Sunday, June 2nd! This is a great opportunity to join the TAS’s Events team and learn all about who we are and how we reach out to the community.

Volunteers are needed to do the following:

- greet newcomers and introduce them to Tropical Audubon Society

- provide tours of the property and show where the food trucks are located throughout the grounds (maps and fliers will be provided)

- manage the bird bar (we will be selling water, wine and beer)–> For this specific task we will only ask volunteers who are 21 years old and over to participate.

- encourage attendees to become members of Tropical Audubon

- help with post-event clean-up

Volunteers need to be at Tropical Audubon Society at 2:30 p.m. to help with set-up and to get instructions. We will meet at 5530 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143. To participate please R.S.V.P. by contacting Celeste De Palma at intern@tropicalaudubon.org

Occupations:

Creative-Design: Advertising Writing (Creative), Architecture-Interior Design, Computer Animation & Multimedia, Creative Direction-Lead, Fashion & Accessories Design, General-Other: Creative-Design, Graphic Arts-Illustration, Industrial Design

Category:

Arts | Culture | Humanities, Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Job Description:

Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations

Office of Development – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Position begins July 2013

Job Summary

The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate, foundation, and government donors and partners. The Director will work with these institutional donors and partners across a wide variety of Academy program, including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Oscars, and Academy education programs. The Director reports directly to the Managing Director, Development and works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer.
The position requires a candidate with an entrepreneurial and strategic nature and the ability to work with a wide variety of Academy departments. The successful candidate should have experience with securing donations via corporate sponsorships, and have the ability to write strong foundation and government grant proposals and reports. Experience with the film, entertainment, and marketing communities is helpful.

Responsibilities:

·         Identify and monetize Academy programs and initiatives that are appropriate for corporate funding.
·         Develop pitch decks for corporate partners
·         Working closely with the Managing Director of Development and the Chief Marketing Officer, schedule and attend meetings with corporate partners
·         Ensure that corporate partners receive all partnership benefits and media hits
·         Research and identify foundation and government funding partners
·         Write foundation and government grant proposals, letters of inquiry. and reports.
·         Assist in the planning and execution of stewardship and cultivation events, as needed.
·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree from a four year college
·         Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, communications, marketing or nonprofit management preferred
·         Minimum 5 years of experience in a marketing, business development, strategic initiatives or fundraisings
·         Proven ability to build networks, establish relationships, and raise funds
·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge
·         Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle a fast-paced work environment
·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·         Experience working in entertainment, museums, and/or the arts is preferred

To Apply

Please email a cover letter and  resume to: academymuseum@oscars.org        NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

Each year over 3,000 athletes brave the waters of the mighty Hudson River before biking along Manhattan’s West Side highway. Finally, athletes put on their running shoes for a run through New York’s famed Central Park.

All team members will receive:

• Guaranteed entry into the New York City Triathlon.
• Comprehensive training guide including access to our national coaching team plus a pre-event training workshop!
• Official Team ASPCA Gear, including a Team ASPCA singlet, training shirt and more!
• Access to Team ASPCA events, including our kickoff event, pre-and post-event celebrations and invitation to our exclusive Coaches Breakfast.
• Plus, to help you reach your goal, a personal online fundraising page and guidance from Team ASPCA Alumni and professional fundraisers!
• Most importantly, the opportunity to help homeless, abused and injured animals.

** Please note, travel accommodations are not included with this event **

read more: http://www.teamaspca.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=524

Senior Director of Development

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, one of the pre-eminent and most beloved dance institutions in the world, seeks a dynamic leader to oversee all fundraising for its unique and diverse range of artistic and educational programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Development will manage a staff of 10 and work closely with the Board of Trustees. This position will oversee a diversified fundraising portfolio comprised of leading foundations, major corporate sponsors (both domestic and international), individual philanthropists and high-profile fundraising Galas. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of senior-level management experience, a proven track record in top-tier fundraising, an understanding and appreciation of dance, and the ability to work creatively and collaboratively with other members of the senior management team.

With the appointment of a new Artistic Director, Robert Battle, in 2011 and a new Executive Director, Bennett Rink, in January of 2013, Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is poised to embark on the next phase of its evolution. Mr. Rink will work with the Board to create a new strategic plan that will support Mr. Battle’s dynamic vision for the Company and establish a series of institutional initiatives to extend the vital mission of Ailey in exciting new directions. The Senior Director of Development will play a key role in this process, participating in the planning process and developing the funding strategies and campaigns to support these new initiatives while also managing and participating in the organization’s complex day-to-day fundraising operations.

The Senior Director of Development will lead the strategy, development and implementation of a broad-based funding program to support the Ailey organization’s ongoing programs as well as new projects and initiatives.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing plan for achieving annual fundraising goal (currently approx. $9 million) for the organization’s operating budget through contributions from individuals, corporate sponsors, foundations, government agencies and fundraising Galas.
• Assuming a hands-on, creative, leadership role with the Major Gifts program, focusing on the identification, cultivation and solicitation of individual donors.
• Working together with Board Chairman Joan Weill and other Board leadership to manage and maximize their fundraising efforts, particularly with regard to Gala fundraising events which currently comprise 1/3 of the organization’s annual contributed income.
• Working closely with Chairman of Nominating Committee to identify and recruit new Board members.
• Launching special campaigns to support new initiatives, including potential capital projects.
• Taking an active leadership role in targeted fundraising efforts, including the Parents Annual Fund for The Ailey School, the Young Patrons Circle, and a new Miami friends group.
• Developing and expanding fundraising through digital and social media.
• Overseeing numerous events and ensuring that they are creative, well-planned, efficiently executed and cost-effective, with strategies for follow-through and solicitation.
• Recruiting, training and motivating a high-performing team of fundraising professionals.
• Managing outside consultants on as needed basis.
• Working collaboratively, especially with colleagues in marketing and public relations, to find synergies whenever possible and ensuring the continuation of the organization’s holistic approach to engaging and communicating with its patrons.

Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will be an efficient, effective, and creative senior leader, capable of overseeing a multi-faceted ongoing fundraising program while developing new initiatives in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.

Specifically, the candidate will need to possess the following:

• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of significant leadership experience in fundraising with a track record of working with a diverse range of major funders, preferably with a cultural organization;
• In-depth experience working in close partnership with senior management and trustees on major philanthropic initiatives, including capital campaigns;
• A strong track record in Major Gifts with emphasis on identifying, cultivating and soliciting high-level individual donors;
• Experience in managing a team of highly skilled fundraising professionals;
• Established networks in New York philanthropic circles, preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Key attributes include the following:

• Team-oriented, collaborative spirit with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to forge strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Sophisticated and polished with the capacity to engage with Board members, corporate leaders and major philanthropists;
• Appreciation and understanding of the performing arts, particularly dance;
• Strategic, analytical and detail-oriented;
• Strong motivational and communication skills;
• Understanding of need to work evenings and weekends and travel when necessary;
• Goal-oriented with commitment to measuring and tracking results of fundraising efforts;
• A creative intellect, a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor.

Compensation
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Contact
Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and may be sent to:

Esther Rosenberg or Patty Greco
Co- Managing Directors
Howe-Lewis International
450 Seventh Avenue – Suite 009
New York, NY 10123
(212)697-5000
Email: ailey@howe-lewis.com

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities 

“This camp has truly changed my life. You have inspired me to do so much with my life and to make the world a truly better place. You have inspired me to believe in myself and to not just say ‘I’m just a kid, what can I do?’ Because of you, I have been able to actually make a difference.” -Bianca, 15

YEA is offered in Portland, OR, Ben Lomond, CA and Charlton, MA. For dates see www.yeacamp.org
$975; some scholarships available
Contact: Laura Carver, 503-347-0223 laura@yeacamp.org www.yeacamp.org

Join Water For People, AWWA, and the Denver general public to celebrate water. Civic Center Park will be the place to be on Sunday evening as we bring in amazing live entertainment from The Motet, Bonerama, and the Broken Tongues, food trucks, tasty beverages, and engagement around the importance of water – both the resources we have here in the United States and the crisis many face globally.  Be there and be part of a movement to change the world.

For more information, to see our sponsors, and to REGISTER for your chance to win a meet and greet with The Motet go to www.festivalforwater.org

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