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Nov 12, 2019

Interim Academic Affairs Director - San Francisco Featured

About College Track College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From ninth grade through college graduation, our 10-year program removes the academic, financial, and social-emotional barriers that prevent low-income and first-generation students from earning their college degree. In 1997, we started with 25 students in East Palo Alto, and today, we have ten centers located in underserved communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area with more than 3,000 students on the path to upward social mobility. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org Our Impact College Track students graduate from college at a rate that is more than double the national average for low-income and first-generation students. Five years out of college, our graduates are employed full-time, and over 85% report earnings greater than their parents. By helping our students maximize the value of their four-year college degree, which includes minimizing student loan debt, securing internships, and limiting the need to work while in college--we prepare them to succeed in the 21st century economy. Our Values At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged. COMMITMENT: We have an unwavering belief in our students. PASSION: We are dedicated to changing our nation’s college completion story. JOY: We create environments rich with smiles and laughter. AUTHENTICITY: We believe relationships matter. EXCELLENCE: Our students deserve nothing but the best. Position Overview The goal of the Academic Affairs department within College Track is to ensure the high academic achievement of all College Track students so they matriculate to and graduate with a bachelor’s degree within six years. The mission of the Interim Academic Affairs Director role is to provide leadership of the Academic Affairs (AA) Team and department and ensure consistent execution of AA program components within College Track San Francisco. Additionally, this position is responsible for fulfilling the ongoing implementation of a high-quality AA program and effectively managing full time and part-time staff members to achieve site goals. Primary Responsibilities Include: Program Development and Implementation: Lead, design and implement high quality academic programs that result in significant gains in GPA, ACT and math readiness. Successfully implement programs and services including tutoring, summer programming, case management and ACT preparation. 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 and thrive in a four-year college. Staff Management: Hire, manage and develop a team of full-time and part-time employees who are highly effective in achieving site goals. High School and Community Outreach and Engagement: Develop strong and formalized partnerships with schools, district, families and community partners that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the education landscape and community, and understand impact on our students. Financial and Resource Management: Manage the Academic Affairs program budget. Develop and oversee academic resources, including tutoring support, ACT preparation, workshop instruction, academic advising, student case management, and support for the college admission process. Projects as assigned by the Site Director. Skills & Experience Required Minimum 3-5 years of teaching and/or assisting students to excel academically; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students. Strong interpersonal skills and has an empathetic approach to challenging conversations Experience in hiring, developing and supporting talent. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Skilled at relationship building with students, families and schools. Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Manages people, project and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact. Skilled at analyzing student data and developing targeted interventions Minimum 4-year college degree (Master’s Degree preferred) Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. To Apply Please upload a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application. We will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. No phone inquiries please. College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

College Track San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 12, 2019

Blueprint Math Fellow 2

Blueprint is a national nonprofit organization that partners with states, districts and schools to promote educational equity and improve life outcomes for students. Blueprint is currently working with public school districts in Oakland (CA), Leadville (CO) and East St. Louis (IL) to plan, implement and monitor rigorous school improvement initiatives. A key component of our work is an intensive, daily, in-school math tutoring program Blueprint operates called the Blueprint Fellows Program. Current Opportunities Available in East St. Louis and Oakland - Now Accepting Applications for Immediate Start! * Blueprint Fellows for 2 School Year * Full-time or Morning or Afternoon Part-time Schedules Available (5-days per week)! Position Summary Blueprint Math Fellows are full or part-time tutors charged with providing students with highly personalized tutoring in mathematics during the regular school day. Fellows work with no more than four students at a time, delivering individualized lessons and working closely with teachers to accelerate students' academic achievement. Fellows also work to build strong relationships with students to help increase their self-confidence and commitment to education. The Blueprint Fellows program is an opportunity to participate in a year of service making a difference in the lives of students. Fellows receive a fellowship stipend as well as benefits. While teachers have classrooms of 25 or 30 students, Fellows manage no more than 4 students at a time. This allows for the individualization of remedial and supplemental instruction in a safe space, where students are encouraged to engage with one another and explain their thinking. Fellows individualize lessons to meet the needs, interests, and passions of their students and deliver data-driven instruction that not only significantly impacts student achievement, but inspires students to be lifelong learners. By using math as the vehicle, Fellows foster critical thinkers, confident communicators, and engaged citizens who question, reflect, self-assess, visualize, respond positively to feedback, persevere, and internalize goal setting as a tool for continuous self-improvement. Fellows receive curriculum materials, pre-service training, on-going mentoring and professional development as well as written evaluation of feedback from their assigned Site Manager. Fellows are charged with focusing on the individual needs of their students, helping to accelerate student achievement and close any skill gaps that may exist. Fellow responsibilities include: Instruction, Planning, Communication & Feedback, and Compliance. Examples of duties within these categories include: Instruction: * Carry out all the responsibilities of an academic tutor and ensure that students are consistently learning and challenged. * Assist students in setting and reaching academic goals. * Observe, monitor, and assess students' performance on a regular basis and record data to track student progress towards academic goals. Modify instruction and lesson plans based on student assessment results. * Tutor students using a variety of research-based instructional strategies designed to support students' individual needs. Planning: * Implement daily and weekly lesson plans using a predetermined curriculum. * Support the preparation of instructional activities to support students in mastering specific academic skills, subject matter content, and end-of-unit assessments. * Collaborate with classroom teachers and Math Fellows Site Manager to ensure tutorial lessons are aligned with classroom instruction. Communication & Feedback: * Reach out to students' families at least once every two weeks to update them on their student's academic progress in tutorial. * Actively participate in professional development activities. * Meet with Site Manager regularly to receive coaching and both informal and formal evaluation and feedback. Compliance: * Maintain confidentiality of student information as required by law and district policies. * Enforce school/district behavior rules and policies. * Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Being a Fellow is an intense but rewarding experience. The following characteristics are what we look for from our Fellows. * A team-player attitude with a strong sense of personal accountability and strong communication skills. * Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to be flexible and deal with a certain amount of unpredictability. * The ability and willingness to go above and beyond to help support student achievement. * Associates degree or higher required. * Proficient with technology (Google Gmail/Docs/Sheets, and MS Office: PowerPoint/Word/Excel). * Experience working with adolescents or related field preferred. * Experience tutoring or mentoring youth is preferred. Fellowship Living Allowance and Benefits The Fellowship living allowance per school year is $20,000 for our East St. Louis program and $25,000 for our Oakland program. Living allowance may be pro-rated based on start date, schedule and/or program end date. The Fellow position is eligible for benefits. AmeriCorps: The Blueprint Math Fellows Program is part of a national network of AmeriCorps Programs engaging adults in service to meet critical needs in communities across the country. Through our AmeriCorps partnership, eligible candidates may have the opportunity to enroll in the Math Fellows Program as an AmeriCorps Member and qualify for additional benefits. AmeriCorps status may vary based on start date. In order to be eligible for the AmeriCorps fellowship members must meet the following qualifications: * Be a U.S citizen or Permanent resident * Have previously completed no more than three terms of service through AmeriCorps state and national programs * Pass all relevant Background checks As AmeriCorps Member, you will be eligible to receive: * $6,095 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for full-time AmeriCorps positions for each year of service successfully completed * Forbearance of qualified student loans during your year of service * Interest accrual payment for qualified student loans * Childcare benefits for full-time AmeriCorps positions * A national support network of members and alumni Please note: The AmeriCorps eligibility requirements relate only to participating as an AmeriCorps member and do not exclude candidates from being considered for non-AmeriCorps Fellow positions. Discounted Master's Program: Blueprint has established a partnership with Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development that will allow Blueprint Fellows the opportunity to obtain a Masters of Education (Ed.M.) in Curriculum & Teaching at two thirds of the cost. This 36-credit, online or in-person program is specifically designed for those working full time. Below are some great benefits the program has to offer: * Part-time schedule over 2 years, allowing individuals to complete a minimum of one course per semester during nights and weekends * Waived application fee * Application process that does not require GRE scores * Courses that focus not only on the content specific to the degree track, but also on the pedagogy of how to effectively teach that particular subject * Deeply discounted Master's degree from one of the top 50 Graduate Schools of Education in the U.S. To Apply Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The timeline for the application process varies by district. The Blueprint Human Capital Team will provide an update regarding the status of your application within two weeks of submission. The timeline for regional interviews also varies by district. We encourage all interested candidates to APPLY NOW! Applying early increases the chances of accommodating your regional and school level preferences. Blueprint Schools Network and all applicable school districts are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Blueprint Schools Network San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 11, 2019

Retirement Plan Education Specialist

OVERVIEW We focus on the future and want to help you do the same. Sentry has Retirement Plan Education Specialists on our team to educate individuals on the advantages of participating in a retirement plan. You will lead employer-sponsored retirement plan enrollment and educational initiatives by conducting participant and group meetings for assigned customers. You will provide accurate and timely customer service to ensure a quality customer enrollment experience, customer retention and participant satisfaction. You can contribute to this role if you are a high performing sales professional who is knowledgeable about retirement plans and aspires to lead enrollment and educational initiatives involving Sentry 401(k) plans. The preferred location for this role is San Francisco Bay area. WHAT YOU'LL DO You'll coordinate with plan sponsors and Sentry sales professionals in successfully leading enrollment and education services. In addition, you'll: * Meet with individual participants to educate them on why retirement planning is important. * Meet with plan sponsors in an effort to ensure they are properly trained on using the various available Sentry systems . * Educate the plan sponsor on fiduciary duties, assist plan sponsors with understanding compliance testing /results and educate plan sponsors on legislative issues / plan design enhancements. * Ensure that quality control measures are in place to make sure service is effective, efficient and meets specified service standards. * Assist in managing service for large plans under the mentorship of the Retirement Plan Education Manager. * Lead annual review process to collaborate and educate plan sponsors on investment issues, audit and testing results and potential corrective action needed to protect the tax qualified status of the plan(s). * Generate referrals for Sentry's sales professionals. WHAT IT TAKES * Bachelors' Degree or equivalent work experience * 2-5 years of related work experience * Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish is strongly preferred * Thorough knowledge of retirement plan industry including nondiscrimination testing * Experience in the sale of retirement plan products * Poised public speaker with proven ability to engage and present to diverse audiences of all sizes. * Current license to sell life and health insurance products or the ability to obtain a license in a reasonable amount of time. * Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills are required * Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record. * Proficient knowledge and use of PC software applications such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word. * Proven ability to successfully manage his or her own time and compete for others' time in order to drive efficiencies. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE There is a reason why Sentry made Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers in 2017, 2018, and 2019. At Sentry, we recognize there are many factors that contribute to your overall satisfaction both at work, and in your personal life. So, we provide a perfect mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to ensure your everyday happiness. Below are some benefits that you'll receive. * Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day. * Generous Paid-Time Off Plan for you to enjoy time out of the office. * 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help fund your future. * Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle. * Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending. * Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand. * Volunteer Time Off so you can dedicate time to the community. * Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. HOW YOU'LL APPLY If you are interested in joining Sentry's team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you'll need to create an account. Please upload your resume directly, in addition to completing your online application details. TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Laura Kaczmarski ABOUT SENTRY All of us at Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Sentry San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 08, 2019

Account Solutions Manager - Bay Area

The Account Solutions Manager will play an active role in achieving the organizational mission of Great Minds. Account Solutions Managers are an integral part of the Sales Team at Great Minds. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Managers, the Account Solutions Manager will be responsible for preparing, delivering and executing a full solution for school systems with GM curricula in print and digital offerings, professional development and implementation support. This is an exceptional opportunity for a smart, dedicated, and passionate individual to apply his or her skills to support the business growth and mission of Great Minds. Specifically, the Account Solutions Manager will: Create strategic plans that identify and develop new sales opportunities in targeted accounts. Open doors through prospecting (Target audience: Curriculum Director, Curriculum Coordinator, Coaches, Sometimes Principals and Superintendents). Take qualified leads through to close. Manage territory holistically (San Francisco Bay Area) Take leading role with Internal Sales Associates and Account Associates to achieve identified goals. Requirements This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Marketing or Liberal Arts. Proven experience as a hunter with ability to open doors. K-12 classroom teaching, PD and/or sales experience a plus Working knowledge of sales data systems like Salesforce. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized and able to manage in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. High Drive. Must reside in San Francisco Bay Area 5 years sales experience with strong knowledge of Salesforce preferred. Educational/Technology sales experience and classroom teaching experience / teaching skills are preferred. Experience with consultative selling. Classroom teaching and K-12 Leadership and or District Level Leadership Experience. Full-time Exempt This position is home-based near major airport Preferred: Physical Requirements: • Periodically lifting, reaching, and moving product up to 40 lbs. • Must be able to travel up to 40% - 60% of the time through a combination of domestic air travel and driving a car, including overnight stays. Details: Resume and cover letter required. Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Great Minds San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 08, 2019

Software Developer

Responsibilities: Lead Design, Develop and implement of distributed systems for the client Product Catalog Enhance systems to support new and existing initiatives to grow the Client Catalog from 170M to over 300+M Build backend services and application using Java, Spring, Scala, REST APIs Develop Software tool to monitor the health of system with Medusa Dashboard, Alerts etc. Define the Application testing strategy for unit testing and regression testing Requirements: 5 - 7 years direct industry experience in distributed systems Experience with Kafka, Spark, Cassandra, Storm, Elastic Search/SOLR, Hadoop/Hive 3-5+ years' experience in a development role in a building web-based Java EE services/applications. Experience with SOA, Apache Camel, REST, Web-Services, JEE technologies, Spring, Hibernate, Cassandra desirable Exposure of Agile Methodology

SACC San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 08, 2019

Customer Success Manager

Description (Overview): AdaptedMind is looking for an energetic, positive and analytical Customer Success Manager to help lead our customer and reputation initiatives. Your passion for education, technology and people will help drive strong customer engagement and satisfaction. Your analytical skills will be vital to help understand and improve the customer experience as well as lead our reputation related initiatives. Your leadership, attitude and communication skills will be essential as you manage our support teams and engage with customers. You are technologically inclined and can help explain technology to others. In addition, you will be an integral part of marketing and outreach. About: AdaptedMind is an online learning platform created by graduates of Stanford and Berkeley to improve the way children learn. We aspire to bring a revolution to education, improving it by pushing the frontier in learning science. We help millions of students learn math and english by blending our cutting-edge adaptive algorithms with our seamless integration of fun and practice. Our curriculum is customized for each individual student and is used in homes and classrooms across the country. Core Duties: Manage our support teams as they interact directly with customers. Understand the product behavior and technology and effectively communicate solutions to support teams and customers. Engage customers across all channels and platforms (i.e. social media, phone, email, etc.). Engage various customer segments (parents, teachers, principals, schools, etc.) Implement systems or processes to better the customer engagement experience. Analyze customer data to understand pain points and implement solutions. Analyze marketing and other related data to help drive value to the company. Lead our Reputation initiatives and goals. Coordinate with other functional teams to help provide the best and most efficient customer experience. Qualifications: You have an entrepreneurial mentality and willing to solve problems that are ambiguous with a strong attention to detail You have the ability to analyze and creatively solve a broad range of problems You have a strong passion for education and technology You are extremely personable, flexible and have a great attitude You are extremely organized and can implement thorough and effective processes You have excellent english writing skills and can articulate ideas, concepts and thoughts effectively You are driven by action and are not afraid to experiment You have excellent communication skills and are great with managing relationships You have a bachelor's or master's degree

AdaptedMind San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 08, 2019

Franchise Business Consultant

Description The core of our business is built around the success of our franchisees. As such, the strategic imperative of the Franchise Business Consultant role is to facilitate that success by building and cultivating strong relationships with each franchisee in his/her portfolio, ensuring compliance to the Mathnasium Method and business systems, providing business consultation on what they could do to increase business (lead generation/conversion) to improve profit, and advocate for both the company and the franchisee. Primary Objectives Evaluate and ensure the quality of the franchise centers are in alignment with Mathnasium HQ expectations and compliance requirements Provide consultative guidance for the owners and Center Directors Develop Learning Centers into profit centers for the owners Function as liaison between Mathnasium HQ and the Franchisee Essential Job Functions Must live in Northern California Ensure the quality of the franchise centers are in alignment with Mathnasium expectations Perform learning center site visits at a minimum of three times per year per site. Gather all measurements of a center and provide feedback/report to franchisees on a regular basis When new systems are released, make sure that franchisees in the area are in-the-know and provide training/support as needed As compliance list grows, ensure franchisees in the area are informed When non-compliance items are found, work with franchisee to correct issue prior to escalating it, allotting appropriate time for correction When not corrected, report non-compliance items to HOD Franchise Operations Assist franchisees in selling and/or closing their centers, when necessary. Provide consultative guidance for the owners and Center Directors Help franchisees set targets and hold them accountable - Consult / Manage / Coach franchisees to increase revenue and profitability Evaluate center operations and coach franchisees to set and reach new targets Develop Learning Centers into profit centers for the owners Arrange and lead semi-annual regional-based group training, working with the Director of Franchise Training As appropriate, work with groups of geographically close franchisees to coordinate marketing efforts, and other group efficiency opportunities. Function as liaison between Mathnasium HQ and the Franchisee Be a balanced advocate…represent Mathnasium HQ (for example: compliance matters, changes to business systems, the Mathnasium Method) as well as represent the franchisee (for example: identifying root cause issues causing business challenges or impacting franchisee satisfaction and advocate for the reasonable need for change to HQ) Create and maintain a professional and mutually respectful relationship with each franchisee in the area of responsibility The quality of the information shared should reflect real listening and interaction with Franchisees as well as an understanding of the system. Serve as advocate for changes in systems or processes on behalf of Franchisees to HQ Required Skills Reading/analyzing financial data (i.e. QuickBooks P&L) 5+ years of experience in field support with a franchise organization Ideal experience in franchise with a service focused solution Strong consultative skills, with a history of working in a consultative function Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as listening skills Strong work ethic Ability to multi-task, have strong organization skills, and be detail minded Preferred Skills Background in auxiliary education Background and/or passion for math Qualities smart, friendly, outgoing, passion for our business, integrity, accountability, strong follow up, empathy, and committed About Mathnasium: Mathnasium Learning Centers mission is to make math make sense to kids and, in so doing, build their confidence and a deep understanding and lifelong love of mathematics. Mathnasium Learning Centers provide educational and tutoring services for student in pre-k, elementary school, middle school, and high school. Recognized as an employer of choice, Mathnasium provides opportunities for those seeking to help students achieve in math, help their communities, and develop professional instructional, educational, and leadership skills.

Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center Corporate Offices San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 08, 2019

Tech Sales & Partnerships Learning Program

Who We Are At Flockjay, we are here to empower upward mobility through education and access. Our goal is to create pathways into tech for people from non-traditional and underrepresented backgrounds. We have an experienced team from companies like Intercom, Apollo, and Wix, and have raised capital from the best investors in the industry, including Y Combinator, Serena Williams, Will Smith, and Lightspeed Ventures. Tomorrow's companies will be defined by how they invest in people. Our team is small and growing - join us and make a meaningful impact. Let's build a generational company together! Who You Are Are you a lifelong student of sales? Are you looking to manage, mentor, and teach large teams of elite sales reps-in-training? Are you here for democratizing education and access to future-proof jobs? If you answered with a spirited "Yes!" to all the above, we'd love to have you join our flock! In this role, you'll work closely with leadership in our Sales and Success teams to develop Flockjay's cutting-edge sales training curriculum, while also being a public-facing sales thought leader yourself. You will also nurture the rapidly growing Flockjay tech sales community, as an authority on best practices in the industry. We're looking for someone with prior B2B SaaS Sales experience and a passion for coaching and mentorship. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Flockjay We believe diversity is strength & difference is a teacher. We know we'll do our best and most impactful work when we feel we're represented and we belong. We strive to provide the support required to create a safe, positive environment. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe organizations must build diversity, inclusion, and belonging into their DNA. Those that do so will build better products, provide better services, and be positive forces in the world. If you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but still are interested in the job, please apply! Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team. Tell us about why you feel you're the right fit!

FlockJay San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 07, 2019

Director, Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Initiative

Director, Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Initiative Reports to Managing Director, Community Impact ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) supports a vision of diverse and dynamic Bay Area Jewish communities, deeply engaged in Jewish life and doing good locally, in Israel and around the world. A newly defined strategic direction positions the Federation to achieve this vision by mobilizing innovation, collaboration, and community investment with a focus on three intersecting areas: Recruiting and stewarding the next generation of Jewish philanthropists to generate more and better philanthropy, driven by Jewish values; Collaborating with partners to build connection and belonging in order to dramatically increase the number of young people engaged in Jewish life; and Leading or funding core components that foster the resilience and security of Jewish communities, both locally and globally. The Federation seeks highly motivated individuals with a variety of skill sets who wants to join a team working to build a new model of 21st century and next-generation Federation engagement. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: JEWISH TEEN EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT (TEEN INITIATIVE) The Teen Initiative builds the capacity of our community to expand the breadth, depth, and reach of innovative and high-quality Jewish teen programs so that more Jewish teens benefit from these experiences. The Federation recognizes the teen years as a critical time of identity formation. Meaningful Jewish experiences serve as gateways to lifelong Jewish involvement and supporting positive outcomes in teens including nurturing strong friendships, developing a sense of self, creating connections and belonging, and fostering pride in being Jewish. The Teen Initiative includes five multi-faceted, synergistic components: Innovation Accelerator - networked grantmaking and training to a cohort of organizations working towards shared measures of success in scaling, expanding, and diversifying their reach; Experimentation Micro-Grants - grant funding to pilot and test new program ideas; Incentive Scholarships - to encourage participation in domestic immersive experiences and Israel travel; JBridge - a centralized digital resource for teens, parents, and community professionals with multiple components for digital and direct engagement; Professional Development - high-quality learning and skill development for youth professionals and educators, widely recognized as the key to successfully engaging teens. Launched in 2017 with major grant funding by the Jim Joseph Foundation, the Teen Initiative was designed within the context of the Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Funder Collaborative, a network of 10 communities working to enhance Jewish teen engagement across the country. The Federation has recently defined a major Engagement Initiative as part of its new Strategic Direction, based on strategies that build connection and belonging. Alignment of the Teen Initiative with these approaches and other Federation-supported platforms for Jewish engagement is a critical next step in its evolution. POSITION SUMMARY The Teen Initiative Director will drive the vision, strategy, and implementation of the Teen Initiative (core components described above), assessing and refining approaches over the course of its implementation. This will include sparking innovation and new practices in the field of Jewish teen engagement, developing and implementing grants processes, building strong relationships with stakeholders (grantees, funders, Jewish professionals, community leaders), and serving as a champion to elevate visibility for and focus on engagement at this important life stage. The Director is key member of the Community Impact Team and will work to align Teen Initiative approaches with the Federation's emerging Engagement Initiative and new strategic direction. Additionally, the Director will work to create synergies with Federation's Teen Foundation and Diller Teen Programs, for the mutual benefit of all teen-related efforts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTATION Oversee successful implementation of the five Teen Initiative components, working collaboratively across Federation departments and with partners in the field. Supervise Teen Initiative Program Manager, the second professional responsible for Initiative implementation and driver of JBridge development. Serve as lead professional for the Teen Initiative Advisory Committee, which provides thought partnership on strategy and lay oversight for the Initiative. Measure and articulate Teen Initiative impact, working with professional evaluators locally and as part of the national/Cross-Community Evaluation efforts. Develop grants processes and serve as a program officer, coach, and mentor for grantee organizations. Manage a multi-year budget, including tracking and reporting. PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY Demonstrate expertise as a leader in the field by establishing partnerships with stakeholders in the local community, including CEOs/executive directors, program directors, youth educators, and clergy; representing the Federation at programs related to teen engagement, and participating actively in the national Funder Collaborative. Partner on fundraising efforts and stewardship of funders, including donor cultivation, production of written reports, and championing teen engagement in the community. Engage as a dynamic member of the Community Impact Team and as a key partner to build linkages towards an integrated approach to Federation teen efforts with the Teen Foundation and Diller Teen Programs. EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT Master's degree in nonprofit management, Jewish education, Jewish studies or a related field. Eight to ten years of progressive leadership in Jewish education, teen engagement or program management, with supervision experience and evidence of successful collaboration QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSES) Proactive self-starter with demonstrated organizational skills, and proven ability to work on multiple high priority tasks. Capacity to build strong and trusting relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive attitude that inspires confidence and action. Willingness to travel throughout the Bay Area and nationally, and work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings or weekends. Knowledge of the Jewish community, customs, and practices is strongly preferred. TO APPLY Please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to . All applications and inquiries will receive a response and will be kept strictly confidential. Excellent benefits - medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holidays (including Jewish), and retirement plan.

Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time

Nov 04, 2019

Distributed Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Fellow)

Seeking distributed systems engineer with an interest in blockchain technology for a hackathon-style Fellowship leading to a full-time career building decentralized infrastructure. You'll be personally mentored by our lead Architect as you build secure, scaleable, production-quality tools. We are looking for extremely passionate developers with open source development backgrounds, especially those who have experience with GoLang and *any* of the following areas: Strong networking background with emphasis on peer-to-peer networks Cloud native technologies including Kubernetes and microservice development Byzantine fault tolerance and decentralized consensus mechanisms (proof of work, proof of stake, etc) IPFS and decentralized storage Ethical hacking, security, and IPSec Test driven development and familiarity with multiple CI/CD tool sets Must be able to start full-time in San Francisco by January 2019.

Insight Data Science San Francisco, CA, USA Full-time