Development Associate

Position Description

Located in StudioCity, California, Bridges Academy serves an often overlooked and misunderstoodpopulation of students known as twice-exceptionalstudentswith extraordinary intellectual abilities or creative potential, but who alsohave learning differences or disabilities that complicate their overallacademic success. Bridges Academy provides differentiated instruction inextra-small class sizes to students in grades 5 12.  Bridges is starting a 2e Center for Research andProfessional Development bringing together leading scholars, educators andprofessionals in the field to further awareness, research and professionaldevelopment.

Position Title:            DevelopmentAssociate

Reports to:                        Directorof Development

Position Status:            Fullor Part-time (80% of time) possibly moving to full                                                             time;some weekends and evenings.

The Position:

This position will manage, advance and support a broad rangeof development functions, including Grants, Donor Relations, Annual and CapitalGiving, Special Events and Database Management.  Working collaboratively with the Director of Development,and faculty, staff and parents association representatives, the DevelopmentAssociate will oversee, plan, implement, manage and measure a variety ofdevelopment activities in the areas listed above. 

General responsibilities include:

     Developing and implementing a strategy foridentifying prospective third-party funders and foundations and managing andstrengthening relationships with existing funders. Conducting prospectresearch.

     Responsible for all aspects of researching, writing,submitting and tracking grant proposals and meeting funder reportingrequirements.

     Creating targeted solicitation materials, aswell as general awareness and marketing materials for a variety of audiences.

     Helping to develop donor stewardship andrecognition strategies, and planning and implementing Donor Recognitionactivities and events.

     Managing the student and parent Alumni Associations,planning alumni outreach and events, creating and maintaining the alumni presenceon the schools website and through social media. Gather and update alumnirecords.

     Developing, planning and executing Annual andCapital Giving Campaigns

     Creating and implementing Annual and CapitalGiving and Special Events Calendars and Timelines

     Planning and supporting Special Events; managingparent volunteers

     Asking for gifts; ensuring all gifts are timely processedand acknowledged

     Managing Development Office mailings and emailcampaigns

     Managing the Development Office database: datainput, auditing, reporting

Additional responsibilities:

     Perform additional projects as assigned by theDirector of Development as necessary to achieve other goals of the DevelopmentOffice

     Support of the 2e Center and other schoolactivities

• Responsible for the overall administration of the volunteer department.
• Responsible for planning and overseeing all recruitment activity.
• Administers and maintains database and volunteer records.
• Defines parameters and establishes program guidelines for increased volunteer participation.
• Ensures Science Center departments, exhibits, events and programs have the volunteer support they need.
• Develops policies and procedures to ensure the volunteer program operates in compliance.
• Works with department representatives to develop rewarding volunteer positions.
• Collaborates with the development of accurate volunteer position descriptions.
• Oversees the screening and orientation process for all volunteers.
• Serves as liaison to Science Center staff who oversee volunteer activities.
• Manages volunteer uniforms and identification badges.
• Provides monthly reports to management and attends monthly management meetings.
• Acts as liaison to Science Center staff to ensure that the volunteer on-boarding experience is adequate.
• Partners with Human Resources personnel to develop & implement volunteer/staff appreciation activities/programs and assists with the coordination of these events.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the Volunteer Team.
• Performs other duties as required.

• The Program Site Manager will be part of a team responsible for administering and coordinating the implementation of various workforce investment programs and contracted services, including WIA, DOL, State, County and WIB funded job training and placement initiatives for Adults and Youth.
• The Program Site Manager will establish, develop, renew and strengthen partnerships with government agencies, local businesses, industry sectors, labor, educational institutions, community colleges, adult and vocational schools, social service providers, faith and community based organizations, veteran service organizations and other stakeholders on behalf of CCD.
• The Program Site Manager will negotiate a scope of service, renew and/or create Memorandums of Understanding and Resource Sharing Agreements with collaborating partners, engage partner cooperation to enhance and streamline service delivery, and leverage resources as appropriate.
• The Program Site Manager will be responsible for general program and fiscal management, including the collection and safekeeping of data, tracking and reporting performance outcomes, preparing for audits, supervising staff (case managers, job developers and support), ensuring adherence to and compliance with budgetary and regulatory guidelines, and the oversight of onsite partner activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply policies/procedures to promote an efficient, professional work environment;
• Supervise staff, evaluate performance, take corrective action and assign responsibilities;
• Participate in staff development, professional development and training activities;
• Meet/exceed all contracted goals, outcomes and fiscal expenditure commitments;
• Monitor operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service;
• Implement and oversee Sector Industry workforce development program grants;
• Develop/implement employer outreach strategies and assess employer hiring needs;
• Identify employment opportunities and develop career ladder pathways;
• Conduct targeted participant outreach, recruitment and orientation activities;
• Serve as liaison between employers and jobseekers; coordinate on site hiring events;
• Assist jobseekers and respond to issues or complaints in accordance with agency policy;
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files in accordance with funding guidelines;
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports; prepare documentation for audits;
• Collaborate with local educational institutions to develop appropriate training programs;
• Provide leadership to Center Partnerships, Quality Assurance teams and Advisory Boards;
• Manage Center Certification Application Process to ensure continuation of services;
• Support and assist Management Team throughout Strategic Planning Process;
• Participate in fund development, community relations and grant proposal preparation activities;
• Represent agency at County, City and other meetings, conferences and events;
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Summary: This position is in APALCs Health Access Project (HAP), which seeks to address the health care needs of AANHPI communities and to increase access to affordable, quality health care for AANHPIs through outreach, education, and advocacy. Through HAP, APALC anchors the Health Justice Network (HJN), a statewide network of over 30 AANHPI organizations working on health care reform issues. The Health Programs Manager will develop and oversee the outreach and education campaign for Covered California and other health care reform efforts and supervise the Health Programs Coordinator. The Health Programs Manager will have primary responsibility for coordinating and conducting outreach, education, and enrollment efforts to promote Covered California, the Medi-Cal expansion, and federal efforts to implement health care reform, overseeing compliance with all grant requirements and deliverables, and assisting the HAP Director with the implementation of HAPs overall work plan. The Health Programs Manager will work under the direct supervision of the HAP Director and in close coordination with other HAP staff.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop and implement APALCs Covered California and Medi-Cal Outreach, Education, and Enrollment Campaign for local and regional HJN partners implementing health care reform in California;

Develop workshops, culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach and education materials, and training curricula for consumers, HJN local and regional partners, and small business groups, as well as conduct trainings and workshops for HJN partners and other organizations working on health care reform;

Assist HAP Director with the implementation of HAPs overall work and strategic action plans;

Initiate and strengthen relationships with organizations and policy makers to move HAP outreach, education and advocacy efforts forward, including working on the federal level with other health advocacy groups on implementation of health care reform nationally;

Supervise Health Project Coordinator, oversee grant reporting, deliverables, agreements, and evaluation;

Conduct communications and media outreach, including through social media, to promote HAP and HJN;

Manage HAPs files and website, including supervision of the Resource Center with information for consumers, advocates, and small businesses;

Work with HAP staff and APALC policy team to support partner organizations implementing community education and enrollment, working in coalitions, and supporting policy efforts that promote community engagement;

Position Summary: This position is in APALCs Health Access Project (HAP), which seeks to address the health care needs of AANHPI communities and to increase access to affordable, quality health care for AANHPIs through outreach, education, and advocacy. Through HAP, APALC anchors the Health Justice Network (HJN), a statewide network of AANHPI organizations working on health care reform issues. The Health `Programs Educator will conduct outreach, education, and enrollment activities, train HJN partners, and work with other organizations in implementing Covered California (the states health care exchange) and the Medi-Cal expansion. The Health Programs Educator will work in close coordination with other HAP staff.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Conduct outreach and education activities, including facilitating trainings, developing culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach and education materials, and updating training curricula for consumers, HJN local and regional partners, and small business groups under the Covered California grant;

Provide technical and other support, including trainings, to APALCs hotline staff, HJN partners, and other partners working on health care reform activities, on Covered California, the Medi-Cal program, and other aspects of health care reform;

Maintain relationships with organizations and policy makers to move HAP outreach, education, enrollment, and advocacy efforts forward;

Conduct communications and media outreach, including through social media, to promote HAP and HJN;

Review relevant materials on health care reform and recommend appropriate resources for consumers, advocates, and small businesses for the HAP Resource Center;

Work with HAP staff and APALC policy team to support partner organizations implementing community education, working in coalitions, and supporting policy efforts that promote community engagement.

Position Summary: This position is in APALCs Health Access Project (HAP), which seeks to address the health care needs of AANHPI communities and to increase access to affordable, quality health care for AANHPIs through outreach, education, and advocacy. Through HAP, APALC anchors the Health Justice Network (HJN), a statewide network of over 30 AANHPI organizations working on health care reform issues. The Health Programs Coordinator will have primary responsibility for coordinating and reporting HAP and HJN events and meetings, primarily for the Covered California grant. Duties include monitoring compliance with grant requirements while providing administrative and communication support to HAP staff and partners. The Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Health Programs Manager and in close coordination with other HAP staff.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Track, monitor, and document HAP grant deliverables, subcontractor agreement, and evaluation activities of HJN regional and local partners;

Coordinate outreach and education activities of local and regional HJN partners implementing health care reform in California;

Assist the Health Programs Manager in managing and maintaining HJN communications and relationships with HJN and other organizations working on Covered California and the Medi-Cal expansion;

Coordinate HAP trainings, events and meetings, including HJN local and regional meetings and the annual Advancing Justice conference;

Update HAPs files and website, including posting materials on the Resource Center with information for consumers, advocates, and small businesses;

Provide administrative and communication support and record keeping for project activities, including circulating HJN newsletters, action alerts, sample letters and other information and advocacy activities;

Coordinate the translation and production of community education materials in various AANHPI languages;

Assist in communications and media outreach, including through social media, to promote HAP and HJN activities;

Recruit, train and mobilize volunteers for health care reform outreach, education and advocacy activities in coordination with HAP staff and the Pro Bono Director;

Work with HAP staff and APALC policy team to support partner organizations implementing community education, working in coalitions, and supporting policy efforts that promote community engagement;

Position Summary: The legal assistant will provide administrative support to the Immigration and Citizenship Project (ICP) staff. A major component of ICPs work is in the area of citizenship. APALC is an anchor agency in a national effort to encourage and assist eligible legal permanent residents to become U.S. citizens with a specific focus on Asian American and NHPI communities. The legal assistant will provide direct assistance to citizenship applicants, including application completion and processing, as well as provide administrative support for grant data collection and management. The legal assistant will also be expected to provide support in citizenship outreach and education efforts. Other administrative support may be required for other non-citizenship, immigration-related work. The legal assistant will work directly with ICP staff and under the supervision of the ICP supervising attorney.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide administrative support to citizenship application workshops in California, including, but not limited to, setting up workshops, providing application assistance, preparing materials, and following up with individual clients;
• Provide direct assistance to prospective citizenship applicants through application completion and processing;
• Provide case management and administrative support as assigned;
• Assist APALC staff attorneys with application review and follow up;
• Provide staffing at APALCs in-house bi-monthly citizenship workshops and at community-based clinics throughout Los Angeles and Orange County;
• Provide general office administrative support for the unit including, but not limited to, filing and copying;

Five Acres Mission

Five Acres promotes safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.

Values

Accountability, Collaboration, Commitment, Compassion, Integrity, Leadership

The following position is currently available. All candidates must have a good driving record and a valid California Driver License.

DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS & POLICY MANAGEMENT

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position. This person will report directly to the COO. This person will be responsible for:

- Manage current policy statements and update where needed: Net new and gain approval for new policies. Responsible for policy disseminination and communication. Providing oversight to changing contracts within the Agency - highlight areas of potential risk, unfunded mandates and outcomes; including those from Department of Mental Health and Department of Children and Family Services as well as smaller contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and to work with Leadership team to ensure that agreed upon funding is received.

- Providing support and oversight to the Executive Management Team for Contract supervision and expansion/development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Agency-wide contract compliance and management:

1. Contracts (various: Federal, State and Local Municipalities such as Department of Mental Health and Department of Children and Family Services) - Coordinating, Drafting, Negotiating, Evaluation, Execution and Monitoring.

2. Serve as the point of contract for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual "middleman" between Five Acres and contractors, ensuring timely review and approval/reconciliation of variations.

3. Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.

4. Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, etc.)

5. Create and managing a contracts database to centralize, archive/warehouse, and update contracts and related information (County government offices, conract officials, etc.) electronically.

6. As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to Senior Leadership and Directors, including training to new Directors and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.

7. Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.

8. Study contracts to gain technical/working understanding of contracts, fiscal compliance provisions, outcome measures and related correspondence; interprets contracts to all levels of the organization.

9. Work with Finance to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.

10. Work with Finance to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition controls, etc. May include "financial engineering" and understanding/evaluating economic impact of contract terms and term options. Work with Business Performance Analysts to include contract performance metrics in the individual program goals and performance measurement.

11. Participates with program managment and/or grant writer to develop budget and operational scenariosfor contract and grants funding/renewal/reapplication proposals and coordinates the process.

12. Support Agenc Brand to ensure company products and services are offered with an aligned message.

13. Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.

14. Handle on-going issue and change management.

15. Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.

The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, MusicCenter is a not-for-profit corporation organized to encourage and foster thepresentation of the arts at the Performing Arts Center complex. The complexincludes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the AhmansonTheatre, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and is the home for the Los AngelesPhilharmonic Association, the Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles OperaCompany, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Glorya Kaufman presents Dance atthe Music Center. PACLAC manages the Performing Arts Center complex on behalfof the County of Los Angeles, which owns the facilities, and provides arts education services to school children throughoutSouthern California. PACLAC also solicits contributions to support its culturaland educational programs and to fund expansion and improvements to the complex.For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 PACLAC recognized approximately $49million in Earned Revenue and Public Support and had approximately $41 millionin Assets.

TheFinance Department has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller,reporting to the Associate Vice President, Controller. The position will manage the Companys general accounting, accounts payable,and accounts receivable operations in order to produce timely and accuratefinancial information. The Assistant Controller will assist in the analysis offinancial statements, preparing the audit schedules for the annual financialaudit and the required federal and state returns.

Theposition will also supervise and evaluate accounting department staff in theareas of general accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.  The position will frequently interact withMusic Center and Resident Company staff, external auditors, outside vendors andcontractors.

The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, MusicCenter is a not-for-profit corporation organized to encourage and foster thepresentation of the arts at the Performing Arts Center complex. The complexincludes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the AhmansonTheatre, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and is the home for the Los AngelesPhilharmonic Association, the Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles OperaCompany, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Glorya Kaufman presents Dance atthe Music Center. PACLAC manages the Performing Arts Center complex on behalfof the County of Los Angeles, which owns the facilities, and provides arts education services to school children throughoutSouthern California. PACLAC also solicits contributions to support its culturaland educational programs and to fund expansion and improvements to the complex.For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 PACLAC recognized approximately $49million in Earned Revenue and Public Support and had approximately $41 millionin Assets.

TheFinance Department has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller,reporting to the Associate Vice President, Controller. The position will manage the Companys general accounting, accounts payable,and accounts receivable operations in order to produce timely and accuratefinancial information. The Assistant Controller will assist in the analysis offinancial statements, preparing the audit schedules for the annual financialaudit and the required federal and state returns.

Theposition will also supervise and evaluate accounting department staff in theareas of general accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.  The position will frequently interact withMusic Center and Resident Company staff, external auditors, outside vendors andcontractors.

Since its inception, College Track has grown each year; in 2013-14, College Track will support close to 1800 high school and college students at centers in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, New Orleans, Aurora, Colorado and Los Angeles. Additionally, College Track will have over 60 full time staff members and close to 200 part time employees. By providing comprehensive college access services to students over the course of 8-10 years, from the summer before high school through college graduation, College Track ensures that each of its students has the resources needed to get into and graduate from college. In four years, a College Track student receives support equivalent to one extra year of high school. In the next five years, College Track will double the number of students served and triple the number of college graduates, maximizing their impact as the premier college completion program in the nation.

To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org

Position:

The Academic Affairs Director is responsible for managing and overseeing the academic achievement of College Track students, ensuring that all students are college-eligible and on-track to succeed in college. Working under the direction of the Site Director, this individual will have direct accountability for meeting the organizations bottom line goals in the following areas: academic readiness, GPA, college eligibility, attendance, and student retention. Additionally, this position will be responsible for managing the Academic Affairs budget, establishing an efficient and empowering work environment, partnering with school staff to best serve students, and managing a part-time staff tutors, workshop leaders, and advisors. Experience interacting effectively with all levels of an organization is important.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Development and Implementation: Work with the Site Director to successfully implement the following Academic Affairs program components and services: Tutoring, Academic Standards Based Workshops, ACT preparation, and other academic resources and services. Create, implement, manage, and evaluate student services, ensuring that goals across the site are met. Work with the Academic Affairs Professional Learning Community and site staff to continue the development and improvement of the College Track Program. Train site staff in effective teaching and student engagement practices.
• Individual Student Planning and Monitoring: Assess student data continuously and provide meaningful interventions to ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school ready to succeed at 4-year universities.
• High School and Community Outreach and Engagement: Develop strong and formalized partnerships with schools, district, families and community partners. Engage parents proactively. Lead a strong on-campus and community relationship building effort, ensuring strong recruitment of students annually. Advocate for students, keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the school system and community, and be active in school district and political societies. Leverage partnerships to recruit a healthy applicant pool and cohort.
• Financial and Resource Management: Monitor and meet the expense budget for Academic Affairs Program.

Develop and oversee academic resources including: tutoring support, ACT preparation, workshop instruction, academic advising, and support for the college admission process. Ensure the student experience is positive and that all expectations of students are accompanied by the presence of adequate resources.

• Achieving Bottom-Line Goals: Assess quality of program operations and ensure the site meets College Tracks Bottom Line Goals in the following areas: academic readiness, GPA, college eligibility, attendance, and student retention.
• New Projects: Projects as assigned by the Site Director.

Under the general supervision of the Program Director and Department Director, the Program Aid shall be responsible for contributing to the successful overall management of the First 5 First Steps program by performing a wide variety of administrative, supportive and secretarial activities. EOE

If you are interested in learning about L.A. Family Housing and what we do, please visit our website at www.lafh.org.  To view a full job description or apply for the position, please go to https://home.eease.adp.com/recurit/?id=5139711 visit our webiste and apply online or fax your resume and cover letter to (818) 982-3895 Attention: Human Resources Department

The YWCA of San Diego County is currently hiring for a Full Time Bilingual Case Manager. The YWCA Case Manager provides individual case management and follow up services for each client. While working directly with the clients, the YWCA case manager is required to have the knowledge and understanding of women's issues, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental illness. The case manager is responsible for providing clients with appropriate community resources and program development.

The YWCA of San Diego County provides women and families with the shelter and services they need to escape homelessness and domestic violence. Our menu of programs and services including residential programs, counseling, legal support and career assistance are designed to accommodate the physical, emotional, intellectual and social services needs of homeless women and families as well as those facing domestic violence issues.

Essential Functions (This list may not include all of the duties assigned) Annually maintains minimum 30% recruitment of new adult and girl members in assigned areas. Cultivates and maintains strategic relationships with local community organizations. Recruits and provides service to membership organizers building strong marketing volunteer teams within the service units and coordinates with service units Parent Nights, new membership campaigns and welcome meetings. Organizes and coordinates information/promotional rallies or presentations for girls and adults through a variety of community marketing outreach venues including schools, community centers, faith based organizations, etc. to recruit adult volunteers to provide leadership to new Girl Scout troops. Partners with Girl Scout Outreach team to recruit new adult volunteers for troop leadership. Collaborates with volunteer support to enhance the operation and effectiveness of service unit and regional volunteer teams. Identifies, prioritizes, and balances prospective member and volunteer requests; follows through on commitments in a timely manner and maintains commitment to excellence through customer service and satisfaction. Supports council initiatives and goals; encourages, guides and gains support toward accomplishing service unit, council and GSUSA goals. Develops, implements and manages targeted services to address diverse community needs to ensure that the racial, ethnic and socio-economic diversity of the community is reflected in the membership. Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of yearly membership and marketing strategic plans and budgets to achieve organizational and regional goals. Coordinates with service units the placement of new membership (girl and adult) in all participating pathways. Fosters a commitment to a team approach to recruitment with volunteers and staff teams. Perform other duties as assigned.

The teacher under the supervision of the Preschool Director and Department Director is responsible for providing services to SBCS clients and the community. Services will be in keeping with the agency and center goals, mission, and style, provided within a team framework. Teaching staff is responsible for working within the team in developing team goals and objectives, and in meeting those goals and objectives. DUTIES: Establish and daily maintain a clean environment and center appearance. Conduct and record monthly fire and earthquake drills. Attend to childrens appearance and cleanliness throughout the day. Maintains state mandated ratios at all times. Report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect immediately. Attend and complete all required training and staff meetings, and participate in a variety of profession growth activities. Document all child and staff injuries, behavior, concerns, and unusual events. Report to management and communicate to parents as needed. Complete compliance with all federal state, local, agency, and licensing regulations. Monitor childrens health, administer basic first aid, and notify management. Plan, organize, and maintain functional and attractive classrooms that relate to curriculum goals and objectives. Monitor, observe, and interact with children during outdoor play activities to promote student learning. Develop goals and objectives consistent with individual student needs. Participate in program evaluation by analysis of student assessment, parent feedback, and agency results. Involve parents and families in student activities and participate in other community activities as assigned. Keep children well supervised and safe at all times. Design an implement developmentally age appropriate curriculum and activities, with organized and enriched learning centers, encouraging activity and generating interest. Allow children to make activity choices as possible. Supervise and train all senior mentors to ensure complete compliance with all regulations.

Application Process:    Please sendor fax cover letter, resume and references to: Human Resources, Asian PacificAmerican LegalCenter, 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA  90017.Fax: (213) 977-7595. hr@apalc.org

No telephone calls please

The position requires exceptional data management skills, a passion for philanthropy and a sense of humor when necessary to maintain a strong service orientation in a fast-paced and change-filled environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive personal and professional experience with Los Angeles grantmaking and philanthropy. They have a depth and breadth of practical experience in the operational aspects of development offices, such as gift intake, database systems, stewardship functions, estate administration and life income program management. This candidate loves solving complex problems with an eye on the details of those solutions. Their history of working effectively in teams demonstrates collaboration and synergy.

The California Community Foundation is a nonprofit grantmaking foundation that administers almost 1,600 individual charitable funds to meet existing and emerging needs in the Greater Los Angeles area. CCF is one of the largest and fastest growing community foundations in the United States. With assets of more than $1.24 billion currently, CCF has awarded more than $1.2 billion in grants and received more than $1.6 billion in contributions over the past ten years. Since 1915, CCF has been helping individuals, families, corporations and nonprofits establish and develop their philanthropic visions. While CCFs focus is Building the Future of Los Angeles, we make progress toward that ambitious goal by helping our donors and fundholders realize their philanthropic objectives. In partnership with our donors, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions with funds for arts, affordable housing, education, transition aged youth, civic engagement and health care programs. Recognizing the importance to partner with other like-minded organizations and the community, CCF has created The Joan Palevsky Center for the Future of Los Angeles, a facility dedicated to convenings on philanthropy, civic engagement and issues of importance to communities of Greater Los Angeles and for the business of the foundation and affiliated organizations. Significant current work includes a focus on quality early childhood education, integration of immigrants into the community, improving academic achievement and decision-making for the youth in South Los Angeles and community building efforts in El Monte.

At CCF, we value experienced and passionate advocates for the community. We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a competitive compensation package and an invigorating work environment in exchange for the opportunity to help strengthen Los Angeles County through effective philanthropy and civic engagement. While the foundation is a nurturing environment, we have high expectations of our team. We are committed to building a strong, diverse community, and this commitment is reflected not only in our work but also in our staff.



Major Responsibilities:

Founded in 2008, YouthBuild Charter School of California(YCSC) is a public charter school dedicated to providing an effective solutionto Californias dropout crisis. Students come to YCSC to get a second chance toearn a high school diploma and rediscover a passion for learning after theyvebeen pushed out, timed out, dropped out, or failed by the traditional publicschool system. Our alternative approach to education is competency-based;students are guided through a process that results in relevant demonstrationsof learning through presentations and projects that demonstrate mastery ofstate standards. We believe all of our young people can succeed when given thepersonalized attention they deserve, and we guide our students through theprocess of developing both the technical and intangible skills necessary toreach their full potential as leaders and agents of change in their communities.

Americorp VISTA memberscommit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or localgovernment agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, createbusinesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment,and hard work, youll create or expand programs designed to bring individualsand communities out of poverty. YouthBuild Charter School wants to fill an Americorp Vista position witha candidate who wants to use their skills to enhance the resources available tothe young people served by the school through various pathways depending on theapplicants skills including but not limited to grant writing, event planning,networking, program implementation / improvement, and other developmentopportunities.

By serving through VISTA atYouthBuild Charter, youll gain new professional skills, build meaningfulrelationships, and lasting experiencesplus youll get the satisfaction thatcomes from helping others.  Working withYCSCs Leadership team promises to provide the VISTA an invaluable opportunityto learn about the world of education through charter schools in California,multi-site organizational management, relationship cultivation, and so muchmore.

During your service, youllalso receive a modest living allowance, health care, and other benefits asdescribed on the Americorp VISTA Website. And, upon completing your service,you can choose to receive either a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award orpost-service stipend. 

a.       Assistsin the day-to-day operations and programs of the organization;

b.       Reports directly to the President;

c.       Supervisesappropriate office staff, assign tasks, assists with evaluations and conductsperiodic staff meetings as directed by the President;

d.       Draft letters and othercorrespondence and assists in designing publications;

e.       Develop timelines for Staff GuildElections;

f.        Monitorsand helps maintain and update the website on a regular basis;

g.       AssistsTreasurer with preparation of  StaffGuild Budget and attends Budget Committee meetings; reviews and pays bills andmake deposits, when necessary; works with accountant as needed;

h.       Assists with the management andadministrative (e.g. payroll processing) routine operations of the Staff GuildOffice and performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the President;

i.        Providesprofessional assistance, consultation, advice, and support to the electedofficers and members in the performance of their duties;

j.        Attendsmeetings of the Executive Board, District Board of Trustees, PersonnelCommission, worksite meetings, LA County Federation of Labor, CFT State Councilmeetings, Council of Classified Employees (CCE) meetings, CFT Conventions, AFTConventions,  conferences, trainings andany other meetings, assigned by the President;

k.       Assistsin the development of regional council meetings of locals;

l.        Assistsin developing and maintaining professional and productive relationships withthe District management;

m.      Develop and maintain community andlabor contacts and communication with political and community leaders;

n.       Assist in establishing positivepublic relations for the organization and the bargaining unit;

o.       Develop and implement ongoingmembership recruitment;

p.       Develop and conduct trainings,informational meetings, and programs for membership as coordinated with thePresident;

q.       Assists the membership by listeningto their issues, providing professional advice, and determining if any issuesare potential contract violations;

r.       Workdirectly and consult with Staff Guild Secretary for Grievances; attendgrievance representatives meetings; meet and consult with GrievanceRepresentatives; serve on Internal Review Committee and assist witharbitrations, unfair labor charges and other legal matters;

s.       Consultwith President, Grievance Secretary, prepare and present grievances forhearings before management, represent members at hearings and/or inarbitration, and assist in the preparation of unfair labor charges withassistance from legal counsel;

t.        Assistsin interpreting, enforcing, and maintaining the collective bargaining agreement;

u.       Assist in Staff Guild and otherlabor related COPE meetings and activities;

v.       Assistin the development of contract proposals, including necessary research andanalysis, to include surveying members as coordinated with the President;

w.      Assist in negotiating collectivebargaining contracts with the District using traditional and interest-basedformats and models;

x.       Analyzeand evaluate the Districts budget in support of negotiations with assistancefrom the CFT Research Department;

y.       Monitorpublic relations information and develop a positive relationship between theorganization and the media as coordinated with the President;

z.       Monitorand assist with political activities (local, state, national) affecting theinterests of the bargaining unit and the organization;

aa.     Assist the local to act incompliance with state laws and administrative rules and regulations that impactthe organizations responsibility as the exclusive collective bargaining agent;

bb.    Research issues important to the StaffGuild;

cc.     Knowledge of office staff collectivebargaining contract;

dd.    Perform other related duties;