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City Year is seeking a National Corporate Partnerships Manager, a strong and thoughtful relationship-builder leading growth of City Year’s emerging corporate funders and existing national partners to support our mission to enable students succeed. You will have the opportunity to lead on an initial portfolio of partnerships that will focus on workforce development and college & career readiness. This role will have a direct impact on our ability to support our mission to get and keep students on track to graduation across the country. Responsibilities In this role, you will ensure that we meet our strategic objective of engaging companies in the education and national service agenda by building and maintaining integrated partnerships that advance the goals of both City Year and the partnering company.  As an engaging communicator and project manager, you’ll serve as the main relationship lead for a portfolio of national corporate partnerships by proactively assessing stakeholder needs and going above and beyond to ensure partnership satisfaction.  You’ll hold regular check-ins, deliver reports and guide the strategic growth of those partnerships. You will be responsible for collaborating with various City Year departments (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Program Design, etc.), senior leadership and staff at our 29 City Year sites across the country to manage, activate partnership elements and grow our corporate partnerships – an excellent opportunity to learn about all facets of the organization and build strong working and collaborative relationships. You’ll coach our sites on key corporate partner initiatives and provide information and resources to assist their work locally. In addition, you will gather data and impact stories and collaborate with our Marketing and Communications team to support the communications strategies (e.g., social media, blogs, etc.) to showcase the impact of our partnership and demonstrate a return on investment to our partners. A life-long learner, you will be curious and eager to understand all you can about the corporate partners you work with. You’ll be a passionate advocate for the responsibility and opportunity that companies have to positively impact the communities in which they operate. And as you quickly build rapport with your portfolio of corporate partners, you’ll identify opportunities to inspire and grow those relationships into larger, multi-year commitments that invest in the success of our City Year AmeriCorps Members and the students, schools and communities that they serve. Your outcomes will include: 1) Successfully managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships for this current fiscal year, delivering on all elements of our agreements with them and reporting back to the companies about the return on their partnership investment. Communicate with partners regularly via calls, emails and in-person visits keeping them up to date on partnership activities Lead on the internal strategies, communication and coordination of activity across departments including Communications, Impact, leadership, etc. to ensure alignment and effective execution of partnership initiatives 2) Generating renewed and increased commitments from current and potential corporate partners for the following fiscal year. Working with a team of colleagues that support the partner relationship, develop and deliver on a plan to cultivate each of your partners over the course of the year Continuously seek to better understand your partner companies’ business and corporate responsibility goals, strategies, programs, measurement, etc. so that you can proactively bring new ideas and opportunities for them to increase the return on their partnership with City Year. 3) Providing ongoing communication and effective coaching to engage and support site development teams in driving corporate partnership success. Communicate with City Year site staff to ensure sites can successfully activate key national partner initiatives by outlining clear objectives, facilitating best practice sharing and helping to overcome challenges Assist with increased site funding opportunities where possible with national partners (e.g. facilitating introductions to new sites, supporting asks for increased funding for currently supported sites, etc.) 4) Supporting corporate revenue strategies and tactics that enable continued growth of corporate partner investment in City Year’s long-term impact Partner with experts in our programming to identify future investment opportunities in College & Career Readiness pilots and related efforts Develop a template for pilot sites to use in soliciting additional local sponsorship support for their college and career readiness activities Continue to cultivate partnerships that support City Year’s policy initiatives like the Voices for National Service Business Council and Friends of National Service Awards What You Bring Competency and desire to learn and grow in diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging work Strong relationship building skills; it is easy for you to make connections with diverse groups and individuals, you invest in getting to know and understand people and you build trust quickly and authentically Strong communication skills; you can communicate in a persuasive way to a wide variety of audiences; you creatively story tell and connect to people’s passions and purpose Desire and ability to work with diverse groups of young adults in a fast-paced entrepreneurial team environment Experience in the corporate responsibility, account management, sales, philanthropy, or nonprofit sector for 2+ years preferred Experience managing a pipeline via a prospect database; Salesforce a plus Strong and efficient use of Microsoft Office Desire to learn; you may demonstrate strength in the above areas but must also be willing and eager to continue to be a life-long learner A deep sense of commitment to our organizational values Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Boston is seeking an Individual Giving Director who will lead efforts to secure financial support from individuals and families in the Boston area as well as manage the Individual Giving team. The Individual Giving Director partners with Site Leadership and the Development team to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual donors and family foundations. The Individual Giving Director will focus on building the overall individual donor base to raise increased resources, and ultimately, serve more students in Boston. This position reports to the Managing Director of Resource Development & Marketing and manages two Individual Giving Managers. The Individual Giving Director will work collaboratively with the Major Gifts Officer, Executive Director and the Development & Communications team to raise the profile of City Year Boston and our individual giving programs and work seamlessly with the Major Gifts Officer to cultivate, solicit and steward a robust pipeline of Red Jacket Society prospects. Responsibilities Donor Acquisition Strategy: Create and implement a strategic plan for identifying and cultivating new individual donors, with a goal of securing $8M in total individual/family foundation support at scale. Take lead on soliciting leadership gifts and multi-year investments and collaborate with corporate team to leverage individual support from corporate partners. Donor Recognition and Ongoing Engagement: Ensure proper and timely recognition of donors and ongoing stewardship. With support of Development Operations team, maintain accurate records and donor information in database. Events:  Lead the individual giving team to leverage City Year Boston events to increase individual giving, such as the specialty breakfasts, gala fundraiser, service days, and school visits.  Oversee the Gala Committee to maximize attendance and revenue of CYB’s annual gala. Senior Staff and Volunteer Partnership:  Staff lead for Seven Generations Board to engage volunteers in raising visibility and resources for CYB.  Leverage the Executive Director, other senior City Year staff locally and nationally, and the City Year Boston Board and Development Committee to deepen and solidify individual donor relationships. Community Representation:  Represent City Year at corporate and community functions to establish and deepen potential and current donor relationships. Additional Individual Donor Activities:  Manage and support Individual Giving Managers to execute fundraising events and manage portfolios; lead the Annual Fund/Appeal and implement other new and innovative strategies to raise more revenue. Donor Management/Revenue Generation: Work closely with the Development team and Site Board to build a prospect portfolio and ensure the flow of prospects into the giving pipeline, from identification through stewardship. Collaborate with Major Gifts Officer on strategies to identify, cultivate, and solicit leadership-level support and multi-year commitments from new donors. Support the efforts of volunteer committees to identify and solicit prospects, with a specific focus on the annual dinner and specialty market events. Engage 3-5 donors per week, on average, through emails, calls and visits at their homes, offices, and events in the Boston area. Document and maintain clear and timely records and call reports to track contacts, donor giving, notes, and assist in the maintenance of an accurate database. Management of the Individual Giving Team Manage and coach a team of high-functioning development professional in support of annual private revenue goal. Manage, retain, and as necessary, hire additional development professionals within the Individual Giving team. Collaborate with the Major Gifts Officer and the Managing Director of Resource Development & Marketing to create strategies to identify and secure new individual supporters, fully leverage existing relationships, and increase multi-year commitments. Support all Individual Giving efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, events, campaigns, young professional Seven Generations Board, and alumni and parent giving. Program & Volunteer Management Work with the Development staff and volunteers to develop, execute and evaluate strategies to engage individual donors through outreach, education, invitations to special events, and personal contacts. Lead the development team to leverage existing and future City Year events, such as the annual dinner, specialty-market events, and other select gatherings, to raise awareness and to secure financial resources for our work. Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing Director and Development Operations Director to create and implement donor communications and acknowledgements related to cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects. Recommend new engagement opportunities and implement best practices for future activities and strategies. Organizational Initiatives & Site Support Work closely with fellow Development team members to understand priorities and business goals, and develop strategies to meet the organization’s needs. Serve as a powerful City Year Boston representative at local events and community functions. Serve as a member of the DevComm Leadership Team providing strategic insight into site priorities Partner with City Year Boston’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees. Attend overnight conferences and training activities throughout the year. Basic Qualifications In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Communication: clearly articulates information and ideas orally and in writing; inspires diverse audiences through compelling, tailored messaging; communicates with confidence and credibility; listens carefully and is responsive to feedback Executes to Results:  accomplishes tasks on time with high quality; accepts accountability and takes initiative; designs and plans to work to achieve desired results; prioritizes work and multitasks effectively; delegates responsibilities and holds others accountable Problem Solving and Decision Making: applies knowledge, experience, creativity, and critical thinking in solving challenges; looks beyond the obvious for answers; uses sound judgment to make well-informed, ethical decisions Relationship Development:  uses interpersonal interactions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and advance City Year’s mission; demonstrates cultural/diversity competence; builds trust in critical partner relationships, both internal and external to City Year; demonstrates personal presence and confidence when working with partners Team Collaboration & Leadership:  values individual perspectives and encourages sharing of information and ideas; provides inspirational leadership that mobilizes diverse groups towards achieving goals; builds systems and structures to facilitate collaboration across the organization Resource Catalyst:  generates commitments of time, resources, and advocacy from a broad range of City Year stakeholders; leverages personal networks on behalf of City Year Additional Qualifications Minimum of five years individual fundraising experience with proven track record of securing gifts of $10K+ Strong knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, particularly individual giving, and a proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results and meet fundraising goals Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers to meet fundraising goals Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences Willingness to occasionally work irregular hours, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment Passion for education and youth development Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, detail-oriented, committed to teamwork, grit and resilience AmeriCorps/City Year alumni who meet the minimum direct fundraising experience are encouraged to apply To Apply Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter and any salary requirements (written in the cover letter).  Applications without each of these 3 items will not be considered .  No phone calls, please. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Associate Director of Grant Finance is responsible for the financial reporting and accounting of all grants, contracts, and other financial activity for a small portfolio of sites across the City Year U.S. network and cross site projects overseen by the Finance Director. This position will manage, and develop a team of two Financial Grant Managers. Primary Functions: Leads the pre-award public grant administration process Responsible for grant accounting functions including review and preparation of budgets and amendments, preparations of grant reports and financial documentation maintenance, and monthly accruals of grant income Monitors adherence to grant administration policies and procedures of the organization for a portfolio of sites Ensures compliance with Cost Principles and Audit requirements for Federal Awards Interacts with program staff and outside entities, performs general accounting related specifically to grants/contracts ensuring compliance with grantor or lending agency regulations and laws for a portfolio of sites Prepares internal and external financial, budgetary and accounting reports of considerable complexity requiring independent judgment, initiative, and extensive knowledge of accounting policies and procedures of the organization, and various federal, state and local agencies. Reporting Relationship:  Finance Director Responsibilities Include: Financial reporting and financial record maintenance; preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Cash management of all federal grants, school and other contracts including preparation of requests of funds from grantor agencies Maintain and track staffing allocations to ensure they align with sponsoring agency requirements Provide exceptional customer service to site partners through on-going communication and training and technical assistance development Review payments charged to grants for conformity to budget; calculate allocation of administrative and matching costs and charge those costs to grants monthly. Prepare grant billings, reconcile and monitor receivables and pursue unpaid billings. Responsible for budgetary control of grants and contracts and proper expense classification based on grantor guidelines Prepare funder budgets for proposal submissions, review and approve budgets created by direct reports Provide assistance in the general accounting and cash management areas. Assist in the preparation and coordination of schedules for the Uniform Guidance Single audit and lead funder specific grant audits and desk reviews Other special projects as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional experience. Four or more years in nonprofit accounting or grant financial management Strong skills in Microsoft Excel Knowledge of GAAP, and US government grant-making rules and regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Flexible work hours required to meet unanticipated work demands and deadlines beyond routine work flow. Desired Qualifications: Highly proficient in applying technology to work processes. Advanced experience with Workday or other accounting software Knowledge of best practices and ability and eagerness to design and apply such to current environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated skills in diplomacy, team building, and connecting people to a common vision. Ability to present complex information easily and accurately. Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and the skill to teach others to do the same. Commitment to City Year core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues and partners. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Boston is seeking a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Manager responsible for supporting efforts to secure financial partnership from companies in the metro-Boston area. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships and working closely with the team’s fellow Corporate Partnerships Manager and Senior Director of Corporate Development and Civic Engagement, as well as other senior leaders, volunteers, and donors, the Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for supporting quarterly development goals. This work will include identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, as well as supporting an infrastructure of organization and accountability for the larger Corporate & Foundations Partnerships team. The City Year Boston Development team is responsible for securing over $8 million in annual revenue from individual, corporate and foundation sources during the current fiscal year. More than $3 million of this revenue is generated specifically through gifts from corporations and foundations. City Year Boston’s plans for growth, which will be implemented over the next several years, necessitates a likely increase to the team’s annual fundraising goal, up to $13 million. This position will play a critical role in assisting the Corporate and Foundations Team in the creation and execution of a substantial and sustainable development program. This work will include: pipeline research; the creation of marketing & sales materials; interdepartmental collaboration; database & website management; support of events and service workshops; and direct work with corporate & foundation donors. Job Description Responsibilities Contribution to securing and maintaining sustainable new & existing corporate gifts for long-term growth. These gifts include Team Sponsorship through event sponsorships: • New: Identify prospective donors’ philanthropic interests and provide them with an opportunity to realize an outstanding philanthropic experience through their charitable investment of time, advocacy and financial support to City Year, thereby growing our current portfolio. • Existing: Play an active role in managing day-to-day stewardship of current major corporate sponsors including key communications, volunteer engagements, site visits, and event attendance. Ensure fundraising data integrity and effective revenue and pipeline reporting by maintaining donor accounts in our database and confirming that all relevant information is accurately recorded and updated. Lead in the creation & upkeep of marketing & sales materials, including pitch decks, fliers, update bulletins, the City Year Boston corporate development website, and more.  Assist the Development team with the preparation and execution of special events, including City Year Boston’s Red Jacket Weekend, four Specialty Market Events (Legal Community Breakfast, Investment Community Breakfast, Women’s Leadership Breakfast, Real Estate Community Breakfast), Annual Gala (Starry Night) and numerous service workshops.  Serve as the lead Development Operations point for one of City Year Boston's Specialty Market Events, providing support with event registration (pre- and post-event), committee management, and event gift processing.  Work closely with other City Year Departments – including the Evaluation Team, Service Impact Team, Learning & Development Team, and more – to maximize communication and collaboration across the organization.  Serve as a powerful City Year Boston representative at local corporate and community functions. Contribute to the intellectual and organizational capacity of City Year Boston by staying apprised of local and national trends in social justice, national service, public education, and fundraising. The responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifications Two or more years of work experience required. Preferred: One or more years of successful fundraising and/or partnership development experience for a non-profit or educational organization. Preferred: Experience using donor/relationship management software, namely Salesforce, to track donors, establish goals and generate reports.  Knowledge of fundraising with a strong emphasis on corporate giving programs.  Outstanding written and oral communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences. Outstanding organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and think critically. Experience in Adobe, Creative Suite, InDesign is helpful.  Deep understanding of City Year’s mission and the national service movement, as well as the values of servant leadership, the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence.  City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply.   Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

City Year Boston is seeking a dynamic and experienced Individual Giving Manager who will lead efforts to secure financial support from individuals in the metro Boston area. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving and working closely with other development team members, senior leaders, volunteers and board members, the Individual Giving Manager is responsible for meeting quarterly and annual goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a diverse base of donors. This position will play a critical role by assisting the Director of Individual Giving in the creation and successful execution of a substantial and sustainable individual giving program while working in close partnership with other members of the Individual Giving team. The Individual Giving Manager will also work closely with City Year Boston’s Communications team to fully leverage the site’s outreach activities and events to meaningfully engage prospects and donors. In total, the Development team is responsible for securing more than $8.3 million in annual support from individual, corporate and foundation sources during this fiscal year. City Year Boston’s scaled impact plan, which will be implemented over the next five years, projects a growth in program size that would increase this annual fundraising goal to more than $13 million. Job Description Donor Management Cultivate, solicit and steward a diverse portfolio of contributors to City Year. Identify donors’ philanthropic interests and provide them with an opportunity to realize an outstanding philanthropic experience through their charitable investment of time, advocacy and financial support to City Year. Focus on individuals with estimated annual giving capacity between $1,000 and $10,000 while cultivating a select portfolio of individuals with giving capacity of >$10,000. §  Support donor acquisition efforts by helping identify and coordinate new opportunities to raise resources for City Year and build the City Year brand in the community. Develop strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit leadership-level support and multi-year commitments from new donors. Serve as a liaison between donors, prospective donors and site leadership to ensure individuals are fully aware of and invested in City Year Boston’s work, participate in local events and develop a meaningful relationship with the organization. Visit five to seven donors per week, on average, at their homes, offices and at events in the Boston area. Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Managing Director and Individual Giving team to support and leverage meetings with donors and prospects. Volunteer Management Work closely with a group of dedicated volunteers to help City Year strengthen donor relationships and raise the financial resources necessary to fund current and future programs. Serve as lead point on 1-2 of the following fundraising events and assist Individual Giving team on the remaining: Investment Community Breakfast, Women's Leadership Breakfast, Legal Community Breakfast, Real Estate Breakfast, Starry Night Gala. Responsibilities include recruiting and managing a committee of 30-60 (depending on event size) volunteer leaders, maximizing event attendance, meeting or exceeding event revenue goals, collaborating on the creation of event programming content, and reviewing digital and print event materials. Serve as lead point on 1-2 of the following specialty groups and assist Individual Giving team on the remaining: Ambassador Circle (young professionals group), Seven Generations Board, Women's Leadership Network, and Red Jacket Society. Responsibilities include stewarding current members, identify prospects and recruiting new members, creating and implementing a consistent communication plan, planning and executing cultivation and recognition events, and ensuring 100% member giving on an annual basis.   Assist Individual Giving team with donor communications, as well as alumni and parent fundraising efforts. General Management and Outreach Maintain accurate records and achieve monthly targets on donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities. Serve as a powerful City Year Boston representative at local corporate and community functions. Contribute to the intellectual and organizational capacity of City Year Boston by staying apprised of local and national trends in national service, public education and fundraising. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred; two or more years of work experience including one year of successful fundraising experience for a non-profit or educational organization preferred. Strong knowledge base of all aspects of fundraising with a strong emphasis on individual giving programs. Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of volunteers to meet fundraising goals. Experience using donor/relationship management software to track donors, establish goals and generate reports(experience with SalesForce preferred). Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences. Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and think critically. Passion for and understanding of City Year’s work within the national service movement and education sphere. Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms required. City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Associate Director of Grant Finance is responsible for the financial reporting and accounting of all grants, contracts, and other financial activity for a small portfolio of sites across the City Year U.S. network and cross site projects overseen by the Finance Director. This position will manage, and develop a team of two Financial Grant Managers. Primary Functions: Leads the pre-award public grant administration process Responsible for grant accounting functions including review and preparation of budgets and amendments, preparations of grant reports and financial documentation maintenance, and monthly accruals of grant income Monitors adherence to grant administration policies and procedures of the organization for a portfolio of sites Ensures compliance with Cost Principles and Audit requirements for Federal Awards Interacts with program staff and outside entities, performs general accounting related specifically to grants/contracts ensuring compliance with grantor or lending agency regulations and laws for a portfolio of sites Prepares internal and external financial, budgetary and accounting reports of considerable complexity requiring independent judgment, initiative, and extensive knowledge of accounting policies and procedures of the organization, and various federal, state and local agencies. Reporting Relationship:  Finance Director Responsibilities Include: Financial reporting and financial record maintenance; preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Cash management of all federal grants, school and other contracts including preparation of requests of funds from grantor agencies Maintain and track staffing allocations to ensure they align with sponsoring agency requirements Provide exceptional customer service to site partners through on-going communication and training and technical assistance development Review payments charged to grants for conformity to budget; calculate allocation of administrative and matching costs and charge those costs to grants monthly. Prepare grant billings, reconcile and monitor receivables and pursue unpaid billings. Responsible for budgetary control of grants and contracts and proper expense classification based on grantor guidelines Prepare funder budgets for proposal submissions, review and approve budgets created by direct reports Provide assistance in the general accounting and cash management areas. Assist in the preparation and coordination of schedules for the Uniform Guidance Single audit and lead funder specific grant audits and desk reviews Other special projects as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional experience. Four or more years in nonprofit accounting or grant financial management Strong skills in Microsoft Excel Knowledge of GAAP, and US government grant-making rules and regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Flexible work hours required to meet unanticipated work demands and deadlines beyond routine work flow. Desired Qualifications: Highly proficient in applying technology to work processes. Advanced experience with Workday or other accounting software Knowledge of best practices and ability and eagerness to design and apply such to current environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated skills in diplomacy, team building, and connecting people to a common vision. Ability to present complex information easily and accurately. Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and the skill to teach others to do the same. Commitment to City Year core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues and partners. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Staff Accountant contributes to City Year’s initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally. The Staff Accountant displays professionalism, quality service and a pro-active “can do” attitude to internal members and departments, as well as to external vendors via electronic, telephone and in-person communication. The Staff Accountant works within the accounts payable area. The duties and responsibilities include the timely processing of all accounts payable transactions, including expense reports. This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager Job Description Full cycle accounts payable including invoice review, coding, approvals, data entry, disbursements and filing. Manage weekly process of disbursements via manual checks, wires, and ACHs. Monitor, track and advise management of critical payments due related to essential City Year operations. Perform month-end closing procedures including AP reconciliation. Review the setup of new suppliers including payment terms and banking information. Maintenance of vendor information, including W-9's, as needed and year-end 1099 issuance and reporting. Maintain vendor files in a state of “audit readiness” at all times. Research and respond to inquiries (internal & external) regarding invoice/check status, as well as, inquiries that require additional explanation or supporting documentation.  Ensure organizational-wide compliance of all Accounts Payable policies and controls. Provide the highest level of customer service both internally and externally Add value through process improvement and creating workflow efficiencies, i.e. reduce processing time, improve accuracy.  Assist with year-end audit schedules Perform other duties as required Full cycle accounts payable including invoice review, coding, approvals, data entry, disbursements and filing. Manage weekly process of disbursements via manual checks, wires, and ACHs. Monitor, track and advise management of critical payments due related to essential City Year operations. Perform month-end closing procedures including AP reconciliation. Review the setup of new suppliers including payment terms and banking information. Maintenance of vendor information, including W-9's, as needed and year-end 1099 issuance and reporting. Maintain vendor files in a state of “audit readiness” at all times. Research and respond to inquiries (internal & external) regarding invoice/check status, as well as, inquiries that require additional explanation or supporting documentation.  Ensure organizational-wide compliance of all Accounts Payable policies and controls. Provide the highest level of customer service both internally and externally Add value through process improvement and creating workflow efficiencies, i.e. reduce processing time, improve accuracy.  Assist with year-end audit schedules Perform other duties as required Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Reporting to the Senior Development Operations Director, the Gift Processing Manager will be responsible for managing the organizations centralized gift processing, acknowledging, and reporting procedures for all of City Year’s 29 locations nationwide.  The position requires a very detail-oriented person with a background in working with many teams of people ideally in a development operations or finance role.  Responsibilities Manage the checks and balances for receipt of gifts and pledges at headquarters and proper gift recording to sites through our centralized gift processing policies.   Maintain all site and headquarters gift coding by reviewing all batch reports and gift documentation. Ensure that all gift processing policies and procedures are followed for all gifts, pledges, and reporting in accordance with legal and industry required gift management policies. Work closely with finance team to ensure accurate and timely monthly revenue reconciliation between the fundraising and financial databases. Train all new site development staff on gift processing policies and processes in partnership with the Senior Development Operations Director. Work with Senior Development Operations Director to ensure all reports and fundraising operations needs are met. Insure reporting accuracy and data integrity. Assist in gift processing as needed during the higher gift volume months. Work on special finance or development operations projects as assigned by the Vice President of Development Operations and Office of the Controller. Qualifications A minimum of two years with gift processing or accounting experience, preferably in an accounting, finance, or non-profit development nonprofit office Experience with fundraising database software packages; familiarity with Salesforce preferred Ability to work successfully in a team environment Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other City year locations and departments through effective communication Strong time management and organizational abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor information and development records  Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees  Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.