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ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Operation ABLE (OA) is a non-profit employment and training resource for an economically, occupationally, and racially diverse population of job seekers. Founded in 1982, OA has provided training programs and employment services to more than 36,000 job seekers throughout Boston, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, who needed job support services to re-enter the workforce.

ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: Chief Program Officer

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Associate Development Director will support a comprehensive development program with a focus on prospect development, donor cultivation and stewardship, major gifts and special events. The position will work to support fundraising and other aspects of development, as well as various communications needs by developing targeted content and design for external donor communications. Through independent research and coordination with OA programs, the position will identify and nurture development opportunities through employers, success stories, external stakeholders, etc.

The Associate Development Director will facilitate the design and implementation of fund-raising campaigns using social media, e-communications, direct mail, personal solicitations, special events, appeals to philanthropic organizations and planned giving through estate planning, bequests, trusts, etc. The Associate Development Director reports to the Chief Program Officer, will also work closely with the President & Chief Executive Officer and the program management team

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the design of a comprehensive development plan for the organization.
Support the development and implementation of strategies to improve organizational visibility and public relations activities.
Support the development of annual fundraising goals and implement strategies to meet goals.
Conduct research to identify potential new donors and program-specific grant opportunities, cultivate new and existing donors and provide appropriate stewardship.
Solicit leadership gifts.
Develop new gift giving programs and donor recognition programs.
Increase fundraising capacity with corporate and community constituents through special events, newsletter, board development, website and other means.
Support the planning and coordination of annual fundraising events and campaigns.
Support the development of donor-centered communications and collateral materials.
Oversee tracking and acknowledgement of all gifts.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and five to seven years of demonstrated fundraising success, preferably in a non-profit setting.
Accreditation or relevant coursework toward a Certified Fund-Raising Executive designation is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Experience working on various social media platforms preferred.
Superb organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word, Excel and Access database.

Operation ABLE will recruit and select persons in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, color, political affiliation, creed, national origin, marital status, or any other status as protected by federal, state, and local laws. Operation ABLE welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations for interviews and for service upon request.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Mark Gyurina, Chief Program Officer
mgyurina@operationable.net
Operation ABLE
174 Portland Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617.542.4180
FAX: 617.542.4187

SCSEP REGIONAL MANAGER – Essex & Middlesex Counties

REPORTS TO: SCSEP Director

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for oversight of all aspects of service delivery, coordination, administration and contractual obligations of SCSEP in assigned areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Have full and detailed understanding of SCSEP program rules, guidelines and requirements
Recruit and maintain relationships with Host Agencies
Develop collaborations and partnerships with one stop career centers and other community-based organizations
Conduct strategic outreach and marketing to potential employers to generate job listings and unsubsidized job placements
Hire and supervise Program Coordinators
Design and implement training programs for program staff, Participant Staff and participants
Lead regular staff meetings
Coordinate quarterly meetings for participant guidance and instruction
Conduct and oversee regular reviews of program and client files to prepare for audits and assure compliance with federal, state and local government regulations
Enroll, train and supervise Participant Staff to assure accurate and timely management as needed to manage program functions such as:
- Program Assistant
- Job Developer
- Payroll Clerk
- Data Entry Clerk
- Quality Control Clerk
Ensure that paperwork is complete, accurate and submitted on time
Oversee timesheet due dates and submission of payroll data to ABLE headquarters
Assure that all SCSEP core performance measures are attained
Complete reports as required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of work experience in project management and supervision and will be familiar with state workforce development systems and delivery of employment services, related college degree preferred
Experienced building relationships with low income constituents of diverse socio-economic backgrounds
Must be able to demonstrate interviewing and assessment skills, teaching and/or training experience, counseling skills, and job hunting and employment process especially for non-exempt workers
Must be mature, enthusiastic and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be flexible, have a good sense of humor, able to get and stay organized
Excellent MS Office and database application skills required
Frequent travel required, access to own transportation required

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Dave Bassett, SCSEP Director
dbassett@operationable.net
Operation ABLE
174 Portland Street 5th fl
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617.542.4180
FAX: 617.542.4187

More about Operation ABLE

We offer a variety of services including occupational and computer skills training, job search training and support, coaching and counseling, and on-the-job training opportunities. In addition, our Resource Room is available to help with current job listings, and our professional networking groups and job clubs help job seekers expand their network.

Employee benefits include paid national and state holidays, as well as vacation, sick leave and personal time off, employer contributions to health insurance and 403(b) retirement plans, and paid life and long-term disability insurance.

Mission Statement

The mission of Operation ABLE is to provide employment and training opportunities to job seekers from economically, racially and occupationally diverse backgrounds. Operation ABLE is equally committed to serve Massachusetts employers by providing well-qualified candidates to meet their employment needs and by training employees to have the updated skills needed to be as productive as possible at their jobs.

Operation ABLE, Inc. will recruit and select persons in all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive climate without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, color, political affiliation, creed, national origin, marital status, or any other status as protected by federal, state, and local laws. Operation ABLE welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations for interviews and for service upon request.