Career Opportunities

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.

COMMUNICATIONS / DATABASE MANAGER

REPORTS TO: President & Chief Executive Officer

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions

The Communications / Database Manager is responsible for implementing programs that foster ongoing, effective communication with key constituencies, and developing, maintaining and managing OA’s constituent relationship databases. The Communications / Database Manager reports to the President & Chief Executive Officer and will work closely with program staff.

The communications must be consistent in both frequency and message, and be tailored to engage each constituent audience, promote OA’s mission and inspire the recipient to act on the message – either to participate in OA’s programs, consider hiring program participants, making a financial contribution, or engage in our online dialogue on workforce development issues.

Assignments may include writing and placement of press releases, blogs, public service announcements, program brochures, print advertisements, story pitches, speeches and magazine articles. Communications and messaging must be consistent in written and visual contexts, both in published and online materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop communication programs and messages that support OA’s program, outreach and fundraising needs, in support of strategies to improve organizational visibility and public relations activities. Provide communications support to fundraising events.
In coordination with OA’s Information Technology team, maintain OA’s constituent relationship databases with accurate contact and affinity information to facilitate communications with target audiences.
Update and manage online presence through content on the OA website and social media platforms for all constituents, including OA clients and employers. In coordination with OA’s web developer and social media contractor, track and report on web traffic. Identify and implement strategies to improve web performance.
Conduct research to identify workforce development trends that affect OA’s programs and constituents and develop commentary and content that portrays the organization as an industry leader in addressing the issues.
Develop and implement public outreach programs and content to attract potential program participants and host agencies to receive OA’s services.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or related field.
Five to seven years of communication / public relations experience is required; non-profit experience 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, Constant Contact 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 A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston, Inc.
174 Portland Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617.542.4180
FAX: 617.542.4187

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.

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

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.