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Monday, January 3, 2011

InnerCity Struggle Opportunities

Development Director
Job Posting

In 1994, InnerCity Struggle (ICS) became an independent center to meet the Eastside’s long-standing need for an organization through which the community could demand increased public resources, equity, and justice. ICS’s work is centered in four communities: Boyle Heights, unincorporated East Los Angeles, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights. For 17 years, ICS has worked to promote safe, healthy and non-violent communities by organizing youth, families and community residents in LA’s Eastside communities to work toward economic and social justice. Early in our history, we recognized public education on the Eastside has historically failed to serve as a vehicle for improving the quality of life of individuals and families. As a result, ICS sees educational justice as key to our mission of working with the community for economic and social justice. The core work of ICS is developing engaged and informed youth and parent leaders who can act as agents for creating quality schools and improving their community. ICS provides the leadership training, knowledge and skills necessary for residents to win public policy changes through collective civic action. Through these efforts, ICS has secured policy changes that have increased opportunities for young people to access a quality education.

InnerCity Struggle is seeking an energetic, committed and resourceful individual for the position of Development Director. The Development Director will work with the Executive Director, ICS Accountant and Grassroots Fundraiser to support the fundraising and resource development for ICS. This is a perfect position for a creative, flexible, highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who is interested in working in a fast-paced grassroots organization.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide support to the Executive Director and to the Board Fundraising Committee on all fundraising and grant related activities.
Set-up, manage and update funder database, including grant invoicing activities.
Manage administrative aspects of fundraising efforts such as arranging meetings and site visits, producing mailings, Board follow-up, scheduling appointments, etc. as appropriate and needed.
Participate in funder outreach efforts.
Develop fundraising and PR materials, as needed.
Coordinate communications to funders and wider community on development-related matters.
Directly support efforts of community fundraisers and special events.
Prepare and lead writing for grant applications and foundation proposals and reports.
In partnership with the Executive Director, develop strategic resource development plan and yearly fundraising accountability plans.
Work with ICS Accountant to track and manage grant accounts, expenses and fundraising revenues.
Support agency-wide activities and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least 2 years prior fundraising and development experience.
Word processing and database management skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and donor databases.
Excellent written and oral communications, organizational and time management skills a definite must.
Strong ability to follow-through.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
Experience working in a fast-paced community centered environment.
Enthusiasm to work in a highly demanding organization.
Passion for social justice.
Knowledge of East Los Angeles communities a definite plus.
Experience with managing and establishing local, state and federal grant contracts a plus.
Interested in someone committed to remaining in position for at least 3 years.

Compensation:
The position is a full-time position (FTE)
Salary range starting at $45,000, DOE
Medical, dental, vision and retirement plan benefits

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Please submit a cover letter and resume, with references and salary history by January 30, 2011 to the following email address: patricia@innercitystruggle.org

Or you can mail your information to the following address:

ATTN: ICS Development Director Hire
2811 Whittier Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90023

You can also Fax your information to:

ATTN: ICS Development Director Hire
323-780-7608
Director of Operations
Job Posting


InnerCity Struggle is also seeking an energetic, committed and resourceful individual for the position of Director of Operations. The Director of Operations will work directly with the Executive Director, the Program Directors and the organizational development consultants to implement organizational policies and procedures reflective of the organization’s values and abiding with federal and state laws. The Director of Operations must be able to manage multiple organizational areas and effectively lead the organization in implementing policies in the areas of human resources, accounting procedures, administrative systems and other infrastructure organizational needs. This is a perfect position for a highly motivated, detail-oriented and self-starter individual who is able to work independently.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide support to the Executive Director and Program Directors on the oversight and development of organizational infrastructure needs.
Manage and direct operations in areas of administration, finance and human resources.
Oversee organizational infrastructure development, including forecasting and tracking future infrastructure needs.
Manage and coordinate personnel operations - including but not limited to establishing and tracking employee benefits, supporting the hiring process, establishing performance measures for the organization and processing new employee hiring packets.
Implement human resources procedures by establishing organizational processes and policies in the areas of employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and professional development.
Manage the day-to-day operations and functions of the office.
Manage all organizational contracts with vendors and consultants.
Work with accountant to process and coordinate accounting transactions for the organization - including billing and invoicing transactions.
Develop quarterly finance reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Initiate a process for managing and updating program budgets and assist in the development of the organization’s budget.
Serve as the primary organizational liaison with outside vendors and consultants.
Update and draft internal human resource and operational policies.
Provide direction to and supervise administrative staff.
Support Program Directors in conducting staff evaluations.
Maintain and update all organizational and employee files.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least 3 years prior experience managing the operations of an organization.
Prior experience in drafting and establishing operational policies for a non-profit organization.
Current knowledge and understanding of California and federal labor laws, human resource policies and employee well-being benefits.
At least 2 years prior experience managing and supervising administrative staff.
Experience in managing and developing budgets.
Ability to manage and gain buy-in and support from a diverse staff.
Experience in managing multiple and complex projects.
Word processing and database management skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks a definite must.
Strong written and oral communications, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to think strategically, identify organizational needs, self manage, multi-task, and work collaboratively with co-workers.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or administration - or comparable experience a definite must.
Interested in someone committed to remaining in position for at least 3 years.

Compensation:
The position is a full-time position (FTE)
Salary range starting at $45,000, DOE
Medical, dental, vision and retirement plan benefits
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL

Please submit a cover letter and resume, with references and salary history by January 30, 2011 to the following email address: patricia@innercitystruggle.org

Or you can mail your information to the following address:

ATTN: ICS Director of Operations Hire
2811 Whittier Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90023

You can also Fax your information to:

ATTN: ICS Director of Operations Hire
323-780-7608

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