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Sep 20, 2019

City Year is looking for an experienced data scientist to model a wide variety of challenging decisions and program investments. In this role, you will build quantitative models from concept to final result to address the largest decisions City Year faces. This role has the opportunity to build the practices and implement the initiatives that will change how City Year operates. In addition to building models, you will operate as an internal consultant, working with decision makers and experts across the organization. This position reports to the Vice President of Impact Analytics. Job Description Transform how City Year makes data-driven decisions. City Year is looking for an experienced data scientist to model a wide variety of challenging decisions and program investments. In this role , you will build quantitative models from concept to final result to address the largest decisions City Year faces . This role has the opportunity to build the practices and implement the initiatives that will change how City Year operates. In addition to building models, you will operate as an internal consultant, working with decision makers and experts across the organization. This position reports to the Vice President of Impact Analytics. We are implementing the Applied Information Economics framework to quantify decisions. This includes larger decisions such a s strategic direction and policy for all of City Year, as well as repeatable micro-decisions. This is a remote role within the United States. Most of our team is in Boston, and if you are remote expect periodic travel to the Boston office. City Year employees contribute to our success with an idealism and energy unique to the organization. But we also know that beyond City Year’s mission, our staff members have complex and full lives outside of the workplace — family, friends, personal interests, education, and more. City Year offers a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees live their best lives, grow personally and professionally, and get rewarded for the results they deliver. Skills & Experience Required data science experience Practical experience using insights from statistical and machine learning techniques to inform business decision-makin g At least two years of experience wrangling and analyzing K-12 academic assessment data Working experience with scientific computing software such as Python / NumPy / SciPy or R Experience applying one of the following: decision theory, Monte Carlo simulation , game theory Interest in and an aptitude for mastering a variety of technical topics including mathematical methods, programming and methodologies from other industries Required consultative abilities Skill effectively communicating findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and compelling fashio n Creative problem solving involving quantitative data analysis and developing scalable products/solution s Experience managing projects autonomously Skill in making the complex simple Preferred e xperience Background in a quantitative discipline with statistics training: experience required , related degree a plus Previous experience working in a K-12 school Familiarity with SQL Experience with visualization technologies like Power BI or Tableau Team cultural fit A proactive working method: communicate, seek out new information and plan ahead Exceptional attention to detail To Apply We will only consider applications that include a cover letter explaining why you are interested and how you fit the above requirements. Also, please include your resume. The application process will include a take home case study to show your abilities and will include interviews with the team and with other technical and program staff. 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 Remote (Boston, MA, USA) Full-Time Remote/Virtual

Sep 12, 2019

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern Featured

City Year Boston provides hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students interested in non-profit administration careers. Interns will support a variety of projects that help City Year carry out our education mission by assisting in customer service, research, data collection, event execution, and more. Each intern will be matched with a specific department (descriptions below). Additionally, each intern will assist with general office operations, administrative work, event support, and data entry. Internships are typically between 10 and 20 hours per week during business hours (9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday), and can be flexible with a student's academic calendar and extracurricular commitments. Please note that all internships are office based and interns do not serve in schools. The following internship is available at City Year Boston: Job Description DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION INTERN: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion intern must be an individual that is passionate about creating spaces for belonging and inclusion among staff and AmeriCorps members. They must also be able to provide support to the Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by organizing various tasks that will be used to support Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity (DBIE) initiatives for City Year Boston. Responsibilities include: organization of internal DBIE resources, management of internal DBIE online platform, coordinating logistics and supplies for all trainings and workshops, team operational support (ordering supplies, assisting with internal workshop prep, supporting management of team documents/calendar), collaborating amongst multiple departments to execute various tasks that are linked to DBIE workstreams, engaging with external partners, facilitation of related DBIE content as needed. - Internship Details This is an unpaid opportunity where interns will learn and develop a variety of highly competitive resume building skills including facilitation, organization, teamwork, project planning and execution, communication skills and customer service, multi-tasking, service learning, and networking. It is up to the applicant to determine whether they are eligible for credit, scholarship, or work study money from their school. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of site-wide activities related to staff learning and AmeriCorps member events. City Year Boston interns are required to commit a minimum of 10-12 hours per week, but many choose to work more! Skills and Qualifications Excellent written, oral, and computer skills. Working knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion practices and methods. Bonus points for experience with facilitation. Attention to detail, ability to take direction, and a commitment to quality work. Dependable collaborator who exercises sound judgment and demonstrates flexible agility. Commitment to service. Incentives This is an unpaid opportunity where interns will learn and develop a variety of highly competitive resume building skills including organization, teamwork, project planning and execution, communication skills, customer service, multi-tasking, and networking. Interns will be provided with a monthly T pass, free of charge. It is up to the applicant to determine whether they are eligible for credit, scholarship, or work-study money from their school. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in professional development days, engage in physical service, and will be paired with a manager who will serve as their mentor throughout the internship. City Year Boston interns are required to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week but many choose to work more! City Year Boston interns will also receive a City Year uniform to wear as needed (not required daily). Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

City Year Boston, MA, USA Project Based

Sep 12, 2019

Associate Director, Grant Finance Featured

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, MA, USA Full-time

Aug 28, 2019

Senior Insights Manager Featured

City Year is seeking an experienced Senior Insights Manager who can oversee and support all Insights work for the national Marketing and Communications department (MarComm). You will develop business questions in partnership with key stakeholders across the organization, plan an agenda for the year, and execute the research and analysis to yield relevant, actionable and timely insights. You will manage one employee (Insights Manager) and collaborate with other members of the MarComm team as well as with other departments. RESPONSIBILITIES In this role you will work closely with the Vice President of Marketing to help the organization continually evolve and socialize a deeper understanding of City Year’s key audiences and stakeholders (prospective AmeriCorps members, individual donors, etc.). You will lead in designing, programming, reporting and analyzing annual surveys (e.g. Brand Tracker, Invited AmeriCorps Member surveys, Alumni survey, etc.). You will also write discussion guides and conduct interviews / focus groups and synthesize responses into meaningful takeaways. We work with quantitative and qualitative data at City Year so you will evaluate both types of data sets to identify insights. For example, you will create and End-of-Year report on all Recruitment and Admissions lead data (quantitative) to track funnel performanc e and identify opportunities to improve MarComm tactics and content. You will also evaluate open-ended responses from the AmeriCorps Member Experience surveys (with support from Insights Manager) to derive insights on how that impacts Mar Comm . In addition to primary research we conduct internally, you will also identify secondary research resources to help answer some questions (e.g. report out on trends with the 17-25 year old potential AmeriCorps Member segment). You will create PowerPoint presentations and Power BI reports in collaboration with the Insights Manager and present the information to various audiences. You will partner with other departments on cross-functional projects, analyzing internal data to answer key questions quickly and efficiently QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years of work experience highly preferred Ability to lead a team effectively and mentor others Advanced knowledge of primary and secondary market research methodologies and data synthesis Highly skilled at reviewing and analyzing large and complex data sets to yield insights Experience with MS Office, statistical analysis software, and creating visualizationsusing Microsoft Power BI, Tableau or similar software Familiarity with business systems like Marketo and Salesforce and/or digital tools like Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Facebook Buisiness/Ads Manager Excellent communication skills Creativve and independent problem solving skills and ability to manage numerous priorities in a dynamic environment Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively on a team A demonstrated connection to the mission, values and long term goals of City Year 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, MA, USA Full-time

Aug 21, 2019

Associate Director, Grant Finance Featured

City Year Boston, MA, USA Full-time

Aug 21, 2019

Community Partnerships & Recruitment Intern Featured

City Year Boston provides hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students interested in non-profit administration careers. Interns will support a variety of projects that help City Year carry out our education mission by assisting in customer service, research, data collection, event execution, and more. Each intern will be matched with a specific department (descriptions below). Additionally, each intern will assist with general office operations, administrative work, event support, and data entry. Internships are typically between 10 and 20 hours per week during business hours (9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday), and can be flexible with a student's academic calendar and extracurricular commitments. Please note that all internships are office based and interns do not serve in schools. The following internship is available at City Year Boston: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & RECRUITMENT INTERN: The Community Partnerships & Recruitment intern must be an individual that is strong in relationship development and seeks to engage within the Boston community. They must also be able to provide support to a team of recruitment managers and organize various tasks that will be used to support community engagement and local recruitment for City Year Boston. Responsibilities include: attending community events to represent City Year, coordinating logistics and supplies for events, event planning support, team operational support (ordering supplies, assisting with external event prep, supporting management of team documents/calendar), supporting internal City Year events as needed, collaborating amongst multiple departments to execute various tasks that are linked to Community partnerships work, engaging with community partners, supporting the team in systems data entry Internship Details This is an unpaid opportunity where interns will learn and develop a variety of highly competitive resume building skills including community engagement, organization, teamwork, project planning and execution, communication skills and customer service, multi-tasking, service learning, and networking. It is up to the applicant to determine whether they are eligible for credit, scholarship, or work study money from their school. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in Corporate Service Days with our Development team, Lunch and Learn seminars with members of our Leadership Team and will be paired with a staff member who will serve as their mentor throughout the internship. City Year Boston interns are required to commit a minimum of 10-12 hours per week, but many choose to work more! Job Description Skills and Qualifications Excellent written, oral, and computer skills. Experience with community engagement, community organizing, youth development a plus! Attention to detail, ability to take direction, and a commitment to quality work. Prompt, flexible, willingness to learn and organized. Capable of working individually and on a team. Commitment to service. Incentives This is an unpaid opportunity where interns will learn and develop a variety of highly competitive resume building skills including organization, teamwork, project planning and execution, communication skills, customer service, multi-tasking, and networking. Interns will be provided with a monthly T pass, free of charge. It is up to the applicant to determine whether they are eligible for credit, scholarship, or work-study money from their school. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in professional development days, engage in physical service, and will be paired with a manager who will serve as their mentor throughout the internship. City Year Boston interns are required to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week but many choose to work more! City Year Boston interns will also receive a City Year uniform to wear as needed (not required daily). Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

City Year Boston, MA, USA Part-time

Aug 05, 2019

Impact Manager Featured

The Impact Manager (IM) is responsible for leading a team of AmeriCorps members through a full-time school-based service year with the goal of keeping students on track to graduate, establishing positive relationships with school partners and providing a leadership development experience for corps members. The Impact Manager will lead, manage and coach a team of 6-15 AmeriCorps members through a ten-month journey of learning, reflection and service to build AmeriCorps members’ civic capacity and civic identity. Impact Managers report to an Impact Director and meet regularly with peers and department leadership members to share promising practices, challenges, and resources. Job Description Corps Member Experience Delivery Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members (between the ages of 18-25) to support students through academic and student engagement supports and develop AmeriCorps members as leaders through their service experience. Model leadership that reflects City Year’s culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of City Year’s culture and values in personally meaningful ways. Develop talent from within the corps for City Year and the larger education field, and lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through their in-school service and learning and development days. Support AmeriCorps members in understanding of and compliance of City Year policies and operating structures. Service Delivery Develop and manage partnerships with school administration, teachers, and staff to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to implement City Year’s Whole School Whole Child service model, which balances the delivery of whole-school support (Tier-1) and small group and one-on-one tutoring (Tier-2) for students at assigned Boston Public school. Partner directly with a City Year Instructional Coach to provide observation and coaching to AmeriCorps member to improve their student interventions. Monitor and analyze student-level data to identify trends and improve whole-school and small-group support, ensuring student impact completion and improvement in targeted area through team level training. Service Partner Management Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other decision makers and stakeholders within the assigned Boston Public School. Serve as a trusted advisor to principal and school staff by serving as a member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, hold regular meetings with administration and teachers, maintain a strong presence in school, work collaboratively with administration and staff to implement the Whole School Whole Child model, and build a bridge between AmeriCorps members and school staff to ensure success. Participation in Organizational Initiatives Support AmeriCorps Member recruitment process by interviewing AmeriCorps Member applicants. Support the engagement of City Year Boston visitors and corporate sponsors. Attend and participate in City Year Boston Staff Meetings and other site activities/events. Qualifications Relationship Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex relationships between internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to hold team members accountable towards their performance goals. Experience managing relationships between diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and successfully deploy AmeriCorps members. Team Leadership and Talent Development: Proven success managing diverse teams towards a common goal. History of coaching/leading young people between the ages of 17-25. Demonstrated ability to identify others’ strengths and areas for growth to achieve desired results and foster personal and professional development. Demonstrated ability to address and resolve team conflict effectively and tactfully. Possesses openness, responsiveness, approachability and understanding of others’ perspectives with the demonstrated ability to maintain and build relationships through collaboration; recognize and respond to the needs of others while operating within appropriate boundaries to gain respect and maintain professionalism. Executes to Results: Ability to problem solve, trouble shoot, and show creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers. Proven success operating in ambiguous and changing environments with the demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize projects; delegate tasks appropriately; manage progress against goals for self and others while addressing barriers. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate in a proactive and solution-oriented manner; identify the information needed to solve a problem; link decisions to potential consequences and know when to escalate or seek guidance. Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity, credibility, humility and tact; lead with “the why” and incorporate vision into messaging; tailor messaging to audience and maintain professionalism in speaking and writing. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for questions, listen carefully, provide constructive feedback and remain open and responsive to feedback from others, Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to team level Ability and desire to inspire City Year AmeriCorps members to transform schools and communities through a challenging year of service. Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to ensure support and success of corps members in service Experience working in a school, educational or youth-support setting required with at least one year in a role managing or leading others. Experience working in areas related to English Language Arts, math, behavior management, overall school climate, afterschool programming, extended learning time or social work preferred. Strong connection to the values of inspirational leadership, belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork and excellence. Passion for and understanding of City Year’s work within the national service movement and education sphere. 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, MA, USA Full-time

Jul 31, 2019

Staff Accountant Featured

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.

City Year Boston, MA, USA Full-time

Jul 30, 2019

National Senior Communications Manager, Education & Policy Audiences Featured

City Year’s national marketing-communications (MarComm) department is hiring a national senior communications manager for its content team focused on human-centered, data-rich storytelling across a variety of platforms. The content team develops, creates and shares external content for a diverse range of general and target audiences including: education, national service, and nonprofit thought leaders; corporate and private investors; potential and current AmeriCorps members; and school district and other community partners. Each team member develops specific audience/subject area expertise as well as contributes as a communications generalist. The senior communications manager, education and policy audiences will develop, write and amplify content to reach education, nonprofit and national service leaders and influencers, and contribute to City Year’s positioning as a national education leader, cross-sector innovator and social justice champion among district officials, elected officials, policymakers, journalists and other stakeholders. This role requires an interest in learning about and deeply understanding our work in schools, the research behind our holistic approach, and how to translate our impact to an array of audiences. Every year, 3,000 City Year AmeriCorps members serve as student success coaches providing academic and social-emotional support to students in 350 systemically under-resourced public schools across 29 U.S. cities. The senior communications manager will create content to engage with and advance the national conversation on issues of school improvement, student success, educational equity and national service, in turn helping position City Year as a leader in the both the education and national service landscapes. What You’ll Do: Source, develop, write and edit stories and other content focused on education and policy audiences, including school district leaders, elected officials, leading nonprofit partners, national service champions, journalists and other influencers. Create effective SEO content (written, visual, audio, video) for use across multiple channels, including print, web, social, emails, etc. Lead on content and strategy for thought leadership social media engagement across a range of platforms. Partner with the creative and digital marketing teams to ensure written and visual content work together to connect and inspire target audiences. Oversee and coordinate City Year’s conference and influencer strategy with relevant departments. Keep current with relevant research and media coverage of our core issues; send out daily news roundups to the organization. Coordinate with key education organizations and partners on awareness campaigns, key publications and other marketing & communications needs to advance support for educational equity, AmeriCorps and City Year. Serve as integral member of cross-functional MarComm team on different projects related to the education and policy audiences, with opportunities to serve as project lead. Serve as communications expert/strategist for internal departments with communications needs focused on our work in schools, research and policy issues, helping departments solve business challenges and meet goals. Support communications team in the development and implementation of national communications plan aligned to the organization’s long-term impact goals. Who Should Apply You are an excellent writer and communicator, with a passion for impactful storytelling and collaborative workstreams. You bring experience writing, developing and editing various types of content, working across multiple digital channels and reaching external audiences with varied interests and needs. You are skilled in managing projects both big and small from conception to completion with attention to detail. You can balance multiple priorities with ease, set goals and gather metrics to measure success. You are creative and passionate about finding and learning new, compelling ways to reach and communicate with external audiences. You thrive in challenging, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environments where you will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively within and across teams. You are solutions-oriented, open to feedback and flexible about how we can get the work done to meet goals, even if some things don’t go according to plan. You bring an understanding of and passion for the work City Year does in partnership with schools and communities to serve our students. You are inspired and motivated by the mission, vision and values that City Year seeks to work towards every day. City Year and other 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 Remote (Boston, MA, USA) Full-Time Remote/Virtual

Jul 18, 2019

Gift Processing Manager Featured

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.

City Year Boston, MA, USA Full-time

Sep 06, 2019

Associate (June 2020 start)

$50,000 yearly

Position: Associate (June 2020 start) Boston, MA or Austin, TX Position Summary As an Associate at Empower Schools, you will work closely with your teammates to build state-level movements to empower public schools to better serve students and their families through the creation of high-autonomy, high-accountability Empowerment Zones. Your support to cultivate partnerships and execute Zone design and implementation projects will positively impact students who traditionally have been underserved in Massachusetts, Texas, and beyond. This position is based in Boston, MA or Austin, TX and applicants must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time to support our work on-the-ground in districts and states across the country. The start date for this position is June 2020. Who We Are Empower Schools partners with communities to help them get the schools they want with the results students need. We develop solutions that combine the autonomies and energetic innovation of charters with the critical commitment to universal service and local voice that have been hallmarks of districts. Empower works with policymakers, district and community leaders, and educators to fundamentally re-engineer traditional school systems into diverse education ecosystems centered on empowered and accountable schools. Empower has partnered with communities to design and launch Transformation Waco (Waco, TX), the Leadership Academy Network (Fort Worth, TX), the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (Premont, Freer, and Brooks County, TX), the Lubbock Partnership Network (Lubbock, TX), the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (Springfield, MA), the Luminary Learning Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the Beacon Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN) and the Consortium Partnership Network, (St. Louis, MO). Visit us at www.empowerschools.org . Who You Are You are a fast learner with a thirst for knowledge and are excited by developing creative solutions to challenges encountered at the school and system levels. You are familiar with the challenges facing K-12 urban education (and/or excited and willing to learn) and are eager to apply your analytical and creative problem-solving skills to address them. You enjoy working individually and as part of a team and are able to build strong relationships with others. You are organized and interested in designing and implementing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. You thrive in a rapidly-evolving environment and recognize that resourcefulness and effective communication skills are key to success. You are able to take ideas and solutions from brainstorms to fruition, while engaging and incorporating the perspectives of others. You make time to reflect on your work in order to continually improve your effectiveness, you know how to self-advocate in order to get the support that you need, and you can keep it all in perspective with a strong sense of humor. In short, you are a generalist who is interested in learning and growing your skills while working with a dynamic team on a wide range of projects. How You’ll Help Your work will vary based on your interests and organizational needs. Responsibilities may include: Support the design and execution of district partnerships in collaboration with many stakeholders Support diverse stakeholders (e.g., district partners, school-based staff, community members, state policy champions, etc.) throughout the development and implementation of Zone partnerships including: Provide responsive support to principals and Zone leaders Serve as a resource for district staff Plan and participate in site visits for school teams Coordinate communication among stakeholders including facilitation of check-in calls and creation of update messages Monitor relevant media coverage for partnerships Create compelling custom written deliverables to advance Zone projects Develop community-focused presentations and communication materials for school and community stakeholders Draft and provide input into application documents for district or state authorization Support the creation of concept papers, strategic plans, grant applications, and board presentations Collaborate with teammates to serve as project manager for specific project workstreams Create project plans and adjust along the way Communicate project milestones and progress to teammates and partners Conduct research to inform Empower’s approach in potential target districts and states Research, analyze, and connect with knowledgeable local contacts to examine the state education landscape in target states and make research-based recommendations about high-potential partner districts, possible partnership approaches, and potential local champions and non-profit partners who seem aligned with Empower’s approach Research state policy and past school improvement initiatives to understand local context and potential policy pathways in target states Provide support to Empower Schools on other initiatives, as needed Qualifications At least 1-3 years of work experience in a relevant field or role Demonstrated interest in education reform and strong alignment with the goals of Empower Schools Education or consulting experience preferred, but not required Willingness to take initiative to successfully manage complex projects involving multiple components Ability to build successful relationships with partners, external organizations, policy makers, and education leaders Possession of a flexible, resourceful, and creative mindset and deep motivation to drive toward high-quality outcomes with a consistently positive attitude Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling documents (e.g., in PowerPoint and Word formats) Dedication to continuous improvement (both personal and organizational) and interest in incorporating feedback from others BA/BS or advanced degree preferred Salary and Benefits The salary for Associates starts at $50,000 per year, with opportunities for meaningful advancement for successful team members every 2-3 years. Empower Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Application Interested and qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] Please note Associate in the subject line of your email and mention where you would prefer to be based for the role. Please save your attachments using the following convention: LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter and LastName_FirstName_Resume. We support equal opportunity and value building the diversity of our team as we grow. We seek individuals of all races, ethnicities, abilities, and creeds to support our organization’s work and encourage individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Empower Schools Boston, MA Full-time

Sep 06, 2019

Manager

$65,000 yearly

Position: Manager Boston, MA Position Summary As a Manager at Empower Schools, you will work closely with your teammates to build state-level movements to empower public schools to better serve students and their families through the creation of high-autonomy, high-accountability Empowerment Zones. You will play a key role in the cultivation of partnerships, the execution of Zone design projects, and the growth of our impact in target high-need states such as Massachusetts and Colorado, positively impacting students who traditionally have been underserved in these states and beyond. This position is based in Boston, MA. Travel, up to 30% of your time, may be needed to further our work on-the-ground in districts and states across the country. Who We Are Empower Schools partners with communities to help them get the schools they want with the results students need. We develop solutions that combine the autonomies and energetic innovation of charters with the critical commitment to universal service and local voice that have been hallmarks of districts. Empower works with policymakers, district and community leaders, and educators to fundamentally re-engineer traditional school systems into diverse education ecosystems centered on empowered and accountable schools. Empower has partnered with communities to design and launch Transformation Waco (Waco, TX), the Leadership Academy Network (Fort Worth, TX), the Rural Schools Innovation Zone (Premont, Freer, and Brooks County, TX), the Lubbock Partnership Network (Lubbock, TX), the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (Springfield, MA), the Luminary Learning Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone (Denver, CO),the Beacon Network Innovation Zone (Denver, CO), the South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN) and the Consortium Partnership Network, (St. Louis, MO). Visit us at www.empowerschools.org. Who You Are You are a fast learner with a thirst for knowledge and are excited by developing creative solutions to challenges encountered at the school and system levels. You are familiar with the challenges facing K-12 urban education and are eager to apply your analytical and creative problem-solving skills to address them. Your strong project management skills allow you to develop and implement complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines to high standards. You enjoy working individually and as part of a team and are able to build strong relationships with others.You thrive in a rapidly-evolving environment and recognize that resourcefulness and effective communication skills are key to success. You are able to take ideas and solutions from brainstorms to fruition, while engaging and incorporating the perspectives of others. You make time to reflect on your work in order to continually improve your effectiveness, you know how to self-advocate in order to get the support that you need, and you can keep it all in perspective with a strong sense of humor. In short, you are a strong generalist with a broad skill-set, who can contribute to a wide range of projects. How You’ll Help Your work will vary based on your interests and organizational needs. Responsibilities may include: Design and execute state and district partnerships in collaboration with many stakeholders Support diverse stakeholders (e.g., district partners, school-based staff, community members, state policy champions, etc.) throughout the development and implementation of Zone partnerships including: Provide responsive support to principals and zone leaders Serve as an expert resource for district staff Plan and participate in site visits for school teams Develop project proposals and partnership documents Support cultivation of potential philanthropic givers for local partnerships Create compelling custom written deliverables to advance Zone projects Develop community-focused presentations and communication materials for school and community stakeholders Author application documents for district or state authorization, concept papers, strategic plans, and related documents Project manage specific Zone workstreams, including successful management of staff, consultants, and partners as required for successful execution Design and implement programmatic strategy in new Zones, including support of Zone leadership teams and recruitment of Zone staff, cultivation of school improvement partners, and communication of progress Conduct research to inform Empower’s approach in potential target districts and states Research, analyze, and connect with knowledgeable local contacts to examine the state education landscape in target states and make research-based recommendations about high-potential partner districts, possible partnership approaches, and potential local champions and non-profit partners who seem aligned with Empower’s approach Research state policy and past school improvement initiatives to understand local context and potential policy pathways in target states Develop policy briefings and reports Design and manage external communications Collaborate with the team to design a communications strategy that will broaden our reach and deepen our impact Support the creation and dissemination of case studies, reports, and video and web content featuring our work and its impact Provide support to Empower Schools on other initiatives, as needed Qualifications At least 3-5 years of work experience Educational expertise strongly preferred Consulting and strategic planning work preferred Demonstrated interest in education reform and strong alignment with the goals of Empower Schools Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple components Ability to build successful relationships with partners, external organizations, policy makers, and education leaders Possession of a flexible, resourceful, and creative mindset and deep motivation to drive toward high-quality outcomes with a consistently positive attitude Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling documents (e.g., in PowerPoint and Word formats) Dedication to continuous improvement (both personal and organizational) and interest in incorporating feedback from others BA/BS or advanced degree preferred Salary and Benefits The salary for managers starts at $65,000 per year, with opportunities for meaningful advancement for successful team members every 2-3 years. Empower Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Application Interested and qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] Please note Manager - Boston in the subject line of your e-mail. Please save your attachments using the following convention: LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter and LastName_FirstName_Resume. We support equal opportunity and value building the diversity of our team as we grow. We seek individuals of all races, ethnicities, abilities, and creeds to support our organization’s work and encourage individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Empower Schools Boston, MA, USA Full-time

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