Responsibilities

Working in a team of five, the Development Coordinator provides broad-based administrative support to the Development Department by:

• Using the fundraising database software Sage FR50 for gift entry and accurate, timely processing, reporting and reconciliation of all donations received;
• Generating financial reports and acknowledgement letters;
• Handling vendor contacts and payments;
• Assisting with the coordination and staffing of annual fundraising and cultivation events;
• Scheduling meetings;
• Coordinating and tracking mailings;
• Updating donor lists and records.
  

Qualifications

We seek a dynamic, highly motivated team player to provide administrative and event support with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality. The successful candidate will join a dynamic professional fundraising team. Candidates should have:

• Comfort with customized and online databases, experience in Sage FR50 fundraising software a plus.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, including: Word mail merges, data imports, & Excel formulas;
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage calendars efficiently, set priorities effectively, and conscientiously maintain timelines in a fast-paced environment;
• A keen eye for detail and strong proofreading skills;
• The ability to work effectively and proactively both independently and as a member of a team;
• Professional demeanor, both in person, via e-mail, and on the telephone;
• A flexible schedule, including the ability to periodically work early mornings or late evenings around events.

Salary Range: Low 30’s

To Apply: Please submit cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and writing sample to New York Cares, attn: Human Resources/Development Coordinator at hr@newyorkcares.org. Candidates must submit all of this information to be considered. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

Qualifications:

We seek a dynamic, highly motivated team player to provide administrative and event support with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality. The successful candidate will join a small but dynamic professional team. Candidates should have:

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage calendars efficiently, set priorities effectively, and conscientiously maintain timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, including: Word mail merges, data imports, & Excel formulas.
• The ability to work effectively and proactively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Professional demeanor, both in person, via e-mail, and on the telephone.
• Flexibility

Dates: August 2013 – March 2014 (November, December and January are peak months).

Compensation: $20/hour, 6–32 hours/week

To Apply: Please submit cover letter and résumé to New York Cares, attn: Jennifer Goldschein/Winter Benefit Assistant at hr@newyorkcares.org. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the New York Cares South Brooklyn committee in identifying organizations in need of volunteer development programs
• Cultivate and supervise yearlong partnerships with selected organizations in order to successfully implement capacity building strategies
• Facilitate capacity building sessions at selected organizations
• Plan and implement well organized and high‐quality volunteer service programs
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
• Conduct community outreach to identify new partner agencies for specific program areas
• Manage multiple project budgets and tracking expenses
• Conceive, plan and staff one‐time volunteer projects for corporate volunteer groups
• Staff service projects and collaborate on organization‐wide volunteer initiatives
• Supervise possible seasonal interns
• Evaluate programs by attending volunteer projects
• Assist Director with department administration

New York Cares events and projects often take place before and after work and on weekends, requiring the Manager to work several evenings per month and multiple weekend days a year.

Qualifications:

• Local knowledge of the Sandy impacted areas in Brooklyn is critical for this position
• Professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong project management in fast changing environment
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including an ability to manage and multi‐task many projects, and an acute eye for detail
• Capacity building/organizational development skills are a plus
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience working with volunteers, volunteer management experience a plus
• Disaster response experience a plus
• Ability to be flexible, keep a sense of humor, and solve problems with confidence
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Expertise with Microsoft suite, including Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Salesforce database systems a plus
• Ability to work effectively with wide‐range of contacts and volunteers
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive within the five boroughs highly preferred
• Must make a full time commitment through June 2014
  

Salary Range: Mid‐$30K, commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Lorena De La Parra‐Landa
By e‐mail: lorena.parra@newyorkcares.org – Subject line: YOUR NAME – Disaster Recovery Manager‐ Brooklyn
By mail: 65 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10006
By fax: 212‐228‐6414

Responsibilities:

• Lead the New York Cares Staten Island committee in identifying organizations in need of volunteer development programs
• Cultivate and supervise yearlong partnerships with selected organizations in order to successfully implement capacity building strategies
• Facilitate capacity building session at selected organizations
• Supervise one full time staff member as well as possible seasonal interns and AmeriCorps
• Plan and implement well organized and high‐quality volunteer service programs
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
• Conduct community outreach to identify new partner agencies for specific program areas
• Manage multiple project budgets and tracking expenses
• Conceive, plan and staff one‐time volunteer projects for corporate volunteer groups
• Staff service projects and collaborate on organization‐wide volunteer initiatives
• Evaluate programs by attending volunteer projects
• Assist Director with department administration

New York Cares events and projects often take place before and after work and on weekends, requiring the Manager to work several evenings per month and multiple weekend days a year.

Qualifications:

• Local knowledge of Staten Island is critical for this position
• Professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong project management in fast changing environment
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including an ability to manage and multi‐task many projects, and an acute eye for detail
• Capacity building/organizational development skills are a plus
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience working with volunteers, volunteer management experience a plus
• Disaster response experience a plus
• Ability to be flexible, keep a sense of humor, and solve problems with confidence
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Expertise with Microsoft suite, including Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Salesforce database systems a plus
• Ability to work effectively with wide‐range of contacts and volunteers
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive within the five boroughs highly preferred
• Must make a full time commitment through June 2014
  

Salary Range: Mid‐$30K, commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Lorena De La Parra‐Landa
By e‐mail: lorena.parra@newyorkcares.org – Subject line: YOUR NAME – Disaster Recovery Manager‐ Staten Island
By mail: 65 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10006
By fax: 212‐228‐6414

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement well organized orientations for new volunteers
  
• Cultivate new volunteer leaders from the current volunteer base
  
• Conduct community outreach to identify new partnerships that will drive local volunteer recruitment
  
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
  
• Staff one‐time volunteer projects for corporate volunteer groups
  
• Staff service projects and collaborate on organization‐wide volunteer initiatives
  
• Collect, enter and evaluate data on volunteer engagement
  
• Evaluate programs by attending volunteer projects

New York Cares events and projects often take place before and after work and on weekends, requiring the Assistant to work several evenings per month and multiple weekend days a year.

Qualifications:

• Local knowledge of the Sandy impacted areas in Queens and Brooklyn is critical for this position
• Professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong project management in fast changing environment
  
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including an ability to manage and multi‐task many projects, and an acute eye for detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
  
• Experience working with volunteers, volunteer management experience a plus
  
• Disaster response experience a plus
  
• Ability to be flexible, keep a sense of humor, and solve problems with confidence
  
• Bachelor’s Degree
  
• Expertise with Microsoft suite, including Word and Excel
  
• Knowledge of Salesforce database systems a plus
  
• Ability to work effectively with wide‐range of contacts and volunteers
  
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive within the five boroughs highly preferred
  
• Must make a full time commitment through June 2014
  

Salary Range: Low‐$30K, commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Lorena De La Parra‐Landa
By e‐mail: lorena.parra@newyorkcares.org – Subject line: YOUR NAME – Disaster Recovery Assistant‐ Queens and Brooklyn
By mail: 65 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10006
By fax: 212‐228‐6414

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement well organized orientations for new volunteers
  
• Cultivate new volunteer leaders from the current volunteer base
  
• Conduct community outreach to identify new partnerships that will drive local volunteer recruitment
  
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
  
• Staff one‐time volunteer projects for corporate volunteer groups
  
• Staff service projects and collaborate on organization‐wide volunteer initiatives
  
• Collect, enter and evaluate data on volunteer engagement
  
• Evaluate programs by attending volunteer projects

New York Cares events and projects often take place before and after work and on weekends, requiring the Assistant to work several evenings per month and multiple weekend days a year.

Qualifications:

• Local knowledge of the Sandy impacted areas in Staten Island is critical for this position
  
• Professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  
• Demonstrated strong project management in fast changing environment
  
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including an ability to manage and multi‐task many projects, and an acute eye for detail
  
• Excellent problem solving skills
  
• Experience working with volunteers, volunteer management experience a plus
  
• Disaster response experience a plus
  
• Ability to be flexible, keep a sense of humor, and solve problems with confidence
  
• Bachelor’s Degree
  
• Expertise with Microsoft suite, including Word and Excel
  
• Knowledge of Salesforce database systems a plus
  
• Ability to work effectively with wide‐range of contacts and volunteers
  
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive within the five boroughs highly preferred
  
• Must make a full time commitment through June 2014
  

Salary Range: Low‐$30K, commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Lorena De La Parra‐Landa
By e‐mail: lorena.parra@newyorkcares.org – Subject line: YOUR NAME – Disaster Recovery Assistant‐ Staten Island
By mail: 65 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10006
By fax: 212‐228‐6414

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Responding to a high volume of volunteer inquiries via phone and email
• Tracking and entering data into our database (Salesforce) on volunteer training and enrollment
• Recruiting, interviewing and following up with volunteer Team Leaders
• Preparing and organizing materials for volunteer tutor training
• Sorting, packing and arranging delivery of Kaplan student materials (requires some heavy lifting)
• Leading occasional evening and weekend tutor trainings and orientations for groups of 15-60 volunteers
• Assessing practice SAT lessons and providing feedback to potential tutors
• Consolidating student test scores on spreadsheets for analysis
• Collaborating with partner agencies to conduct outer-borough outreach and increase awareness of New York Cares volunteer opportunities
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Interest and experience in children’s or teen educationDemonstrated leadership and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Salesforce experience a plus)
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to be flexible, keep a sense of humor, and solve problems with confidence
• Demonstrated commitment to community service and volunteerism
  

Salary: $18 per hour, 30-40 hours per week from July through October.

To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Toby Levine Manager, Children’s Education Programs
By e-mail: Toby.Levine@newyorkcares.org
No calls please

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing well organized and high quality volunteer service programs
• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
• Conducting community mapping and needs assessment exercises in targeted communities
• Engaging parents and community members on Community Advisory Councils
• Attending community meetings, events and activities
• Leading volunteer orientations and trainings within targeted communities
• Recruiting, training and placing local and regular volunteers on school projects
• Developing volunteer leaders and leading volunteer projects as needed
• Assessing programs by attending volunteer projects and collecting feedback
• Compiling and evaluating data on client progress and volunteer effectiveness
• Assisting New York Cares staff in expanding adult education programs to new sites, with a specific focus on programming for parents

New York Cares volunteer projects, trainings and events may take place before and after traditional work hours and on weekends, requiring the HandsOn Corps members to set schedules that accommodate these hours. Projects, trainings and events take place in all five boroughs requiring staff to travel throughout the city on a weekly basis.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or commensurate experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism and service
• Ability to make a one-year commitment to AmeriCorps and New York Cares
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system
• Interest and experience in adult education, specifically working with parents
• Strong group facilitation skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• General knowledge of MS Office
• Strong administrative skills, including an ability to manage and multi-task many projects
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. The HandsOn Corps AmeriCorps VISTA Member will receive a stipend of approximately $15,000 per year, full health benefits, a monthly metro card from New York Cares and an education award of $5,500 upon completion of the year of service (Aug. 2013 – Aug. 2014). For more information about AmeriCorps, visit www.americorps.gov.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to New York Cares, attn: Andrew Perricone-Dazzo, Officer, Education Programs, by email: hr@newyorkcares.org (please include job title in subject)

Application deadline is Friday, June 8

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing well organized and high quality volunteer service programs
• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
• Conducting community mapping and needs assessment exercises in targeted communities
• Engaging parents and community members on Community Advisory Councils
• Attending community meetings, events and activities
• Leading volunteer orientations and trainings within targeted communities
• Recruiting, training and placing local and regular volunteers on school projects
• Developing volunteer leaders and leading volunteer projects as needed
• Assessing programs by attending volunteer projects and collecting feedback
• Compiling and evaluating data on student progress and volunteer effectiveness
• Assisting New York Cares staff in expanding children’s education programs to new sites, with a specific focus on academic tutoring projects

New York Cares volunteer projects, trainings and events may take place before and after traditional work hours and on weekends, requiring the HandsOn Corps members to set schedules that accommodate these hours. Projects, trainings and events take place in all five boroughs requiring staff to travel throughout the city on a weekly basis.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or commensurate experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism and service
• Ability to make a one-year commitment to AmeriCorps and New York Cares
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system
• Interest and experience in providing academic support for youth
• Strong group facilitation skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• General knowledge of MS Office
• Strong administrative skills, including an ability to manage and multi-task many projects
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. The HandsOn Corps AmeriCorps VISTA Member will receive a stipend of approximately $15,000 per year, full health benefits, a monthly metro card from New York Cares and an education award of $5,500 upon completion of the year of service (Aug. 2013 – Aug. 2014). For more information about AmeriCorps, visit www.americorps.gov.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to New York Cares, attn: Andrew Perricone-Dazzo, Officer, Education Programs, by email: hr@newyorkcares.org (please include job title in subject).

Application deadline is Friday, June 8

New York Cares is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and implement annual individual giving program, including identifying opportunities to increase donor retention, acquisition and revenue growth.
  
• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of individual donors ($1,000+) to ensure strategic development, cultivation, solicitation of major gifts and stewardship efforts. Managing existing major donors group (200+), including renewals, new solicitations, management of donor events and other stewardship.
• Promote Hands on Hero Society.
• Manage annual appeals process, including Telemarketing, e-mail and land solicitations, employee giving and other avenues as needed.
• Prepare and present financial reports for senior management, analyzing results for all campaigns.
• Work with Development Coordinator to ensure monthly financials are properly reconciled and all donors receive acknowledgments.
• Organize fundraising and cultivation events.

Qualifications:

We seek a highly motivated self-started who will tackle all projects with enthusiasm and a commitment to exceptional performance. Successful candidates will have:

• A proven, successful track record in events management, preferably in a fundraising environment with 2-4 years of related experience
• Exemplary organizational and people management skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to listen effectively
• Excellent proofreading and editing abilities
• Ability to manage concurrent multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate strong relationships
• Strong planning, administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, work independently, and within a team; ability to work under pressure
• Collaborative and energetic work style, superior people skills, and ability to motivate and build consensus
• Broad-based computer skills (MS Office required, Salesforce, Kintera, and SAGE a plus)
• A flexible schedule, including the ability to work late evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends as needed

Salary Range: Mid 40’s. Benefits include a generous health insurance plan, a retirement plan, and more.

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and writing sample to New York Cares, attn: Human Resources/Individual Giving Manager at hr@newyorkcares.org. Candidates must submit all of this information to be considered. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

Responsibilities:

• Leading volunteer projects on a regular basis with an emphasis of leading projects that are designated high need.
• Recruiting, supporting, and training volunteer project leaders
• Staff customized projects for New York Cares' corporate and community partners
• Engaging in community outreach to recruit volunteers, volunteer project leaders, and partner agencies for New York Cares
• Conducting site visits to new partner agencies and providing technical assistance for program development
• Maintain relationships with volunteer and vendor partners, such as artists and contractors, who can share their expertise in developing more elaborate and effective project opportunities
• Providing support to Community Programs staff in cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with Project Partner agencies (public schools, city shelters, transitional homes, recreation centers, soup kitchens, animal shelters, public parks, community gardens, and other community and city agencies)
• Various administrative tasks related to project planning and execution
• Additional responsibilities as needed
  

Qualifications

• Experience working with and managing volunteers
• Demonstrated leadership and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to be flexible, keep a sense of humor, and solve problems with confidence
• Computer literacy (Macintosh, Microsoft Word, Excel, and SalesForce database experience a plus)
• The willingness to work beyond traditional working hours and schedules, including staffing projects on Saturdays and Sundays
• Commitment to volunteerism and to corporate social responsibility
• Artistic ability a plus
• Experience in developing volunteer projects a plus

Salary: None, but travel expenses will be covered.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

New York Cares,
attn: Brittany Perotti
By mail: 65 Broadway, 19th Floor New York, NY 10006
By e-mail: Brittany.perotti@newyorkcares.org
By fax: 212-228-6414. EOE

Please include the job title in the subject line
No phone calls please

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to supporting:

• Editing data about Community Partners to share with a broad audience
• Preparing online postings of volunteer referral opportunities
• Following up with Community Partner contacts to ensure accuracy of information
• Basic data analysis of survey results and other tracked information
• Preparing information packets and logistics for Community Partner workshops and networking events
• Performing various additional administrative tasks including phone calls and mailings
• Staffing a few well organized and high quality volunteer service programs for corporate groups including revitalization, gardening, painting, children’s education and children’s recreation projects
  

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for volunteering and community service
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity and problem solving skills
• Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with an acute eye for detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Some Excel experience
  

Benefits

• Exposure to New York City nonprofit landscape
• Hands on experience making data useful
• Great working environment in office with potential for some tasks to be completed at home
  

Commitment

• Approximately 15-20 hours per week, June – August

This is an unpaid position.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to New York Cares, attn: John Jerger
By mail: 65 Broadway., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10006, by e-mail: john.jerger@newyorkcares.org,
By fax: 212-228-6414. No phone calls please. EOE

Specific duties include:

• Drafting letters documenting volunteer service and responding to requests for verification from volunteers
• Assisting in planning, and Team Leading volunteer recognition events
• Assisting in the production and sending of recognition communications
• Performing outreach to volunteers to encourage further service
• Supporting volunteer orientation process, delivering volunteer orientations as needed, and processing orientation paperwork
• Performing outreach for new orientation spaces throughout the city. May include taking trips to potential spaces.
• Creating and distributing thank you letters to volunteer orientation spaces
• Reviewing volunteer feedback and evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and positive demeanor, both in-person and on the phone
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism
• Sense of humor

Hours:
10-15 hours a week from July through August, 2013. Schedule is flexible.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Great work environment
• Working directly with volunteers in a nonprofit setting
• Assisting in the management of a volunteer base of over 56,000
• This is an unpaid position

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
By mail: New York Cares
Attn: Volunteer Relations
65 Broadway, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10006
By e-mail: info@newyorkcares.org (Please include “Volunteer Relations Office Volunteer” in Subject)
By fax: 212-228-6414