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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

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

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

Jul 08, 2019

Special Projects Manager, Strategy, Growth and External Affairs Featured

The Special Projects Manager (SPM) is responsible for supporting the Chief Growth & External Affairs Officer (CGEAO) and the Chief Education Strategy Officer (CESO). The SPM will provide these two senior leaders with exceptional administrative support. The SPM must collaborate with staff members across multiple departments at headquarters as well as at City Year sites. This position requires a well-organized and flexible individual who possesses the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams, and autonomously on self-directed projects. The SPM must exhibit strong project management, critical thinking and communication skills. The selected candidate must be skilled at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Administrative Support Provide excellent administrative support to two senior leaders at City Year HQ. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and conference calls, including agenda creation, note taking and follow up. Provide logistical support to CGEAO and CESO. This includes, but is not limited to, arranging travel (including multi-day trips), planning and preparing for internal and external meetings, conferences and retreat needs; reserving meeting rooms, arranging for appropriate ITS support, informing reception of visitors in advance, arranging for food and refreshments, welcoming and escorting visitors and ensuring meeting rooms are left in exceptional condition. Complete and submit check requests, purchase orders, book orders, mailings and expense reimbursements on behalf of the CGEAO and CESO. Prepare correspondence on an array of topics for a breadth of constituencies including writing emails, memos, creating presentations, etc. Create systems to ensure that CGEAO and CESO are on track with their weekly priorities and workstreams. Team Building Foster team alignment and unity; plan events for local and remote staff members to engage in team building and community service. Lead SGEA’s team buddy partnership: coordinate school visits, and drive initiatives for AmeriCorps member appreciation. Project Management Provide support for the CGEAO and CESO as the executive sponsor for organizational priorities and managing executive and interdepartmental committees by coordinating meetings as needed, managing priority activity list, providing thought partnership and maintaining project plans. Manage multiple, ongoing high-priority projects of CGEAO and CESO, work collaboratively with other departments, and ensure updates are shared with team in a timely manner. Maintain and strengthen SGEA’s relationships with internal and external City Year stakeholders. Special Projects Partner with CGEAO to respond to public advocacy requests; review policies and procedures, draft memos and correspond with site staff to provide guidance. Engage in a portfolio of ongoing projects across SGEA team to support Marketing & Communications, District Engagement, Strategy and Education Policy. Collaborate with the External Evaluation working group team to support ongoing and new evaluations of City Year’s impact, including but not limited to an ongoing evaluation sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of City Year’s Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) model. What you bring Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, time management, decision-making and problem-solving skills. A learning mindset and commitment to collaboration. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and proven ability to handle competing priorities and think critically. Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Skype for Business. Proven ability to work as both a team member and independent leader. Desire and ability to work with and learn from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Strong passion for and commitment to City Year’s mission of supporting student success; developing young people in the corps as powerful civic leaders and life-long active citizens; promoting and advancing the concept of national service; believing in youth as agents of social change. 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 02, 2019

Paralegal Featured

Reporting to the General Counsel in Boston, Massachusetts, the paralegal will be an integral member of the in-house legal team and will assist on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, intellectual property, labor and employment, leasing, and insurance. Qualified applicants must be team oriented and be able to contribute to solutions by taking the initiative to develop recommendations and suggestions on ways to improve work processes and/or projects. Job Description Project Support – Organize logistics for projects the legal team oversees and takes part in, including coordinating meetings, tracking project deadlines, recording and archiving meeting notes. The paralegal will be primarily responsible for managing intake and requests from internal clients. Contract Administration – Assume responsibilities related to the school district contracting process, including maintaining files for each contract and related modifications, preparing and distributing information to appropriate staff regarding contract status, and performing closing activities as needed. Document Management – Manage, organize, and track legal documentation and correspondence on a variety of SharePoint document management systems. Familiarity with the location of stored documents and the ability to quickly produce requested documentation is essential. Insurance Administration – Support initiating and completing the annual renewal process for the organization’s insurance program; managing requests for certificates of insurance. Ad ministrative Duties – Support the department by performing duties such as scanning documents, proofreading, preparing mailings, and coordinating travel, meetings and video-conferences. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate Proficiency in various applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Adobe Pro Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Keen attention to detail Experience conducting legal research and drafting memoranda Experience proofreading legal documentation Comfort interacting with members of senior management Ability to handle multiple tasks, produce a high quality of work, and effectively communicate the status of projects in a timely manner 3-5 years’ paralegal experience at a law firm or corporate legal department preferred 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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