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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as the Program Director for our Housing Assistance and Mental Health Services programs. Under general direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director will work across agency with individual program directors to manage all aspects of the programs, including service delivery, program evaluation, staff management, and accreditation compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social services, experience working with homeless and mentally ill populations, and a commitment to evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement. Our agency is expanding and the ideal candidate will have the ability to help us create new systems and infrastructure as we grow to meet the demanding community need.

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, public administration, or a related field preferred.
Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC) or psychologist (PSY) a plus. Minimum of six years of experience in program management, preferably in the fields of homelessness and mental health.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually DOE

Utilizing your proven networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and achieve revenue goals by strategically identifying and engaging community and corporate leaders and building and empowering sustainable volunteer committees. 

As a successful fundraising leader who will manage two peer to peer fundraising walks annually, both the Ventura County. You will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for Walk to End Alzheimer’s,   coach and inspire your volunteers to implement and build on proven strategies and best practices that result in event growth year over year. 

This role is right for you if:

• You have proven success at building sustainable corporate and community relationships that contribute to achieving event revenue goals, greater community participation and heightened brand awareness
• You have successfully recruited, managed, and coached volunteers to effectively implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals OR you are able to effectively assimilate our custom training on peer to peer fundraising and leverage your sales/relationship development background to recruit, manage and coach volunteers to implement best and proven practices to achieve fundraising goals
• You have managed or are capable of managing multiple volunteer-led mass-market events simultaneously that have resulted in revenue growth year over year
• You are known as a convener and have successfully built a positive, healthy, and inclusive team environment that has resulted in long term community relationships
• You love a challenge and have achieved or surpassed designated revenue and participant goals through team and individual fundraising, corporate solicitation, and community partnerships
• You have demonstrated success at prospecting, cultivating and stewarding event teams, sponsors and participants
• You have excellent communication and organization skills and are comfortable with managing event budgets, training volunteers, working to set timelines and milestones and using data to affect positive outcomes

What you Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals OR 3 - 5 years successful experience of meeting sales targets
• Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture corporate relationships and partnerships
• Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers at different levels of expertise with diplomacy
• Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion, coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow through
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car.  Travel in this case, is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals. While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products and social media; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn Luminate/Convio software
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Full Time: 37.5 hours work week, full-time exempt

Grade: 305, annual salary $68,000 - $70,000   This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus, plus our amazing benefits!

The Program Manager (PM) reports directly to the Board of Directors (the Board).   The PM has overall responsibility for the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County’s (SJFVC) programs, fundraising, and the execution of its mission. Acting like a project manager, the PM works closely with an active board, manages action plans, and executes the Board’s priorities in accordance with the SJFVS’s mission and values.  The PM ensures action plans are implemented.

The Board of the SJFVC is an active board, thoroughly involved in the necessary actions to accomplish its mission while focusing on its primary duty to uphold the core mission and values of the organization. Board members will collaborate with the PM in executing action plans and supporting fundraising and operations, as well as leading committees and coaching Fellows.  

The PM and Board work together to develop objectives and goals aligned with the mission of the SJFVC. Each year the board and the PM reach agreement on specific objectives and goals for the PM as well as activities that board members will do in the tasks outlined below.  The Board will collaborate with the PM in executing action plans and supporting fundraising and operations, as well as leading committees and coaching Fellows.

The program manager’s role is a part time role working 25 to 30 hours per week. The work is done largely remotely using zoom with occasional in-person meetings with the board, Fellows and other stakeholders in Ventura County.  Hours are flexible with board meetings one evening a month as well as 3 or 4 board retreats or donor events a year during the weekend.

Salary Range: Part Time - 25 hours per week; $27 - $28 per hour

Interested candidates can contact Michael Teasdale at michael.teasdale1@gmail.com.

The Special Events Manager will work under the direction of the Chief Development Officer on various projects and related tasks for fundraising events, Angels & Amigos volunteer auxiliaries' activities/events, and community events benefiting Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families. This position will manage the development, growth and implementation of Casa Pacifica’s fundraising events through corporate development and volunteer engagement. As a member of the development team, the Special Events Manager is responsible for fundraising that will play a key role in achieving budgetary and strategic goals as part of Casa Pacifica’s Development and Public Relations Department and is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and operations of fundraising events.

This position will achieve success by building and fostering community involvement, corporate relationships, a robust volunteer base as well as managing individual participants to raise awareness of the mission of Casa Pacifica. The majority of performance is based on the development and engagement of donors (individuals/corporations), volunteer management and revenue generation through fundraising events.

Attending evening and weekend meetings, events and projects both on and off campus is required. Also, working weekends and evenings in preparation for the Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food, and Brew Festival will be required.

Salary Range: $69,000 - $104,500 per year

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The Operations Manager will be a key team member and provide organization-wide operational management to strengthen a culture that advances Mesa’s mission. They will oversee Mesa’s day-to-day operations, including management of the office and facilities, human resources, marketing, compliance, and IT. This position reports to the Executive Director and will work closely and in collaboration with other staff members.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Office and Facility Management

● Manage daily requirements to facilitate smooth, efficient, and effective operations (communicate with internal/external stakeholders, develop and implement policies and procedures, coordinate efforts among participants, staff, volunteers, and visitors).

● Perform office administration (email, mail, phones, supplies/equipment, visitors).

● Ensure legal and regulatory operational compliance is maintained.

● Facilitate property requirements (housekeeping, repairs, maintenance, utilities).

IT

● Manage company data (organization and retention) and IT systems and tools.

● Provide technical support and training.

● Improve efficiency through technology tools and solutions.

Human Resources

● Manage HR through outsourced provider to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and in support of employee-related items such as timekeeping, payroll and benefits, trainings, performance reviews, Mesa’s standards and procedures, and Mesa’s Employee Handbook.

● Oversee job description development, recruitment, interviews, hiring and onboarding, and termination processes for all Mesa employees.

● Manage volunteers and independent contractor requirements (liability waivers and contracts, for example).

Marketing

● Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan to grow Mesa’s community of engagement through website, social media, and effective collaterals (photo, video, etc).

● Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing efforts.

● Design and manage communications and collateral; maintain brand style guide.

● Collaborate with staff on events, appeals, and communications.

● Maintain website and email domain registration. Updated: 3-20-24 Page 1 of 2 Administrative Support

● Provide administrative support for programmatic needs, fundraising efforts, Board meetings, and volunteer and internship requirements, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Belief in Mesa’s mission

● 3 years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred

● Team player who enjoys working collaboratively and independently to achieve goals; self-directed and requires minimal supervision

● Community minded and eager to build relationships with those who will play a pivotal role in helping Mesa excel in its mission

● Strong project management skills; high attention to detail and accuracy; outstanding organizational skills

● Effective marketing skills in design, content, and social media

● Excellent technology skills, including problem-solving and process improvement

● Effective interpersonal skills; exercises discretion and confidentiality, communicates with diplomacy and tact

● Ability to juggle a variety of tasks in a busy environment, clearly defining priorities, and managing time efficiently

● Solution-oriented with an ability to demonstrate mature judgment and critical thinking

● Excellent written and oral communication skills

● Accountable to oneself and others acting with kindness and respect

● Comfort and ease in working with people who have experienced homelessness (history of trauma and instability)

● Positive attitude; professional demeanor; exceptional customer service

● Acts in a fiscally responsible manner

● Spanish speaking preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Mesa’s benefits package includes a competitive salary, employer-sponsored wellness and outdoor activities (yoga, meditation, hiking, etc), a healthcare and cell phone stipend, 401(k) option without employer match, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation time, and 5 sick days. Per Mesa’s 501(c)(3) status, employees may participate in the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness program for student loan forgiveness.

APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit a cover letter and resume to dan.parziale@mesafarm.org using the subject line “Operations Manager application”.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Resource Development & Marketing will lead all activities and be prepared to advance United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) resource development efforts with aggressive annual growth. Working in close collaboration with the President and CEO and Board of Directors, the team member will develop organizational strategies to support the organization’s fundraising and marketing objectives and develop long-range and short-range plans to support those strategies. The Director of Resource Development & Marketing works closely with the President & CEO in managing UWVC’s marketing and communications programs in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization. Creates and implements organizational communications, ensuring a consistent brand experience. Plans and executes effective marketing and strategic communications initiatives and projects that build the United Way brand, strengthening relationships with key constituencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and meeting aggressive annual and long-term fundraising goals.

• Developing a significant portfolio of major gift donors/prospects in collaboration with the President & CEO and managing the fundraising strategy for these donors with primary responsibility for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship (range: $10,000 to $50,000+).

• Effective ongoing in-person and written communication with donors.

• Supporting the President and CEO, Board members, and UWVC staff to effectively engage in individual donor cultivation and solicitation activities.

• Management and tracking of development activities through the use of the organization’s database (Andar) producing regular progress reports to the President & CEO and Board.

• Executing funding plans for multi-year growth via foundation and corporate grant requests that meet UWVC’s strategic goals.

• Building relationships with external partners, including volunteers, to utilize them in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors.

• Works closely with the President & CEO in developing and directing the implementation of long- and short-range plans for the purpose of meeting the organization’s marketing & communications goals.

• Works with other internal departments to integrate marketing and communications strategies.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong background managing volunteer committees.

• Strong understanding of moves management process and principles.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in non-profit marketing and fundraising with demonstrated results of increasing revenue.

• Supervisory experience with a track record of effectively leading teams and the ability to leverage strengths across program areas.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to recruit, engage, lead, motivate, train, supervise and manage a diverse and high performing team.

• Effectively coaches and mentors employees and teams.

• Advanced writing and project management skills.

• Ability to oversee and prioritize a wide variety of projects from inception to completion.

• Knowledge of technical, creative, and grant-writing skills.

• Knowledge of fundraising processes and best practices.

• Ability to think strategically in terms of UWVC’s strengths within the community and opportunities that exist for new and improved programs.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to distill complex information into a simple and compelling message for maximum clarity, understanding and impact.

• Skilled communicator that writes clearly and concisely; uses multiple platforms to reach diverse audiences; effective public speaker and presenter with the ability to give presentations to a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally within the community

COMPENSATION: $85,000 to $95,000 per year DOE with generous benefits.

To Apply: Send Cover Letter, Resume, and list of three (3) references to: Yvonne.Estrada@vcunitedway.org