CURRENT OPENINGS
Director of Development
Want to use your fundraising experience and skills to make a difference in the lives of teen girls in Los Angeles County? Do you have a commitment to gender equity and racial justice? Are you a go getter who is skilled in building relationships and has a track record of successful fundraising? Want the opportunity to shine and help grow a small organization? Do you thrive in high energy, collaborative, and supportive work environments where you are encouraged to embrace the “art of the possible?” This just may be the job for you!
EmpowHer Institute is seeking a full-time Director of Development. In this small and emerging organization, the Director of Development will support fundraising efforts as EmpowHer continues to grow. He/She/They will be responsible for creating and executing the development plan, developing relationships with key public and private funding stakeholders, writing grant proposals, and donor cultivation.
The Director of Development will report to and work in partnership with the Executive Director (ED) to meet the organization’s aggressive 3-year fundraising goals (FY 2021- $600K, FY 2022- $1M, FY 2023- $1.5M).
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute EmpowHer’s annual fundraising plan
- Secure financial support from public and private resources, including individuals, foundations corporations, etc
- Manage the DonorPerfect CRM and supervise the support staff responsible for data entry and gift processing
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors and corporate sponsors
- Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
- Support Events Producer in acquiring sponsorships for annual events
- Write foundation and corporate grant proposals (a part time grant writer will be hired to support in these efforts. The Development Director will supervise this role)
- Develop and track grant proposals and reports through GrantHub software system
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in fund development
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
- 3+ years of experience in grantwriting
- 2+ years of experience in donor cultivation and acquisition
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Comfortable speaking publicly with large and small groups
- Knowledge of donor CRM systems (DonorPerfect preferred)
- Must pass LiveScan criminal background check facilitated by the LA County Department of Probation
- Must submit negative TB test results
- Must be collaborative, creative, and a determined go getter who is unafraid to ask for money and does not get knocked down by the answer “no”
The ideal candidate is one who is committed to the mission and vision of EmpowHer Institute, has a dynamic personality, is creative, is comfortable around diverse stakeholders, believes in collaboration, and has excellent interpersonal communications skills.
Compensation:
- Full-time Exempt: $65,000 – $70,000 starting salary, depending on experience
- Benefits include paid holidays and vacation, Simple IRA with employer match, medical, dental, vision, and a range of professional development opportunities
- Flexible schedule and remote work from home schedule offered
- EmpowHer Institute® is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
How to Apply:
- Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample of a previously written grant proposal (no more than 3 pages) to Dawn L Brown, Executive Director at jobs@empowher.org, Subject: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. Applications without cover letter, resume, and writing sample will not be considered.
This position is currently remote until EmpowHer returns to in-person programming in September. At that time, there is flexibility for the role to continue working remotely a few days a week, when not scheduled for in-person meetings.
EmpowHer Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. EmpowHer Institute will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ individuals encouraged to apply.
EmpowHer Academy Instructor – Part Time
Program Summary
As advocates for gender and racial justice, EmpowHer Institute offers a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for girls to thrive. We serve to combat the systemic inequities girls of color face and advance economic equity. Our programs aims to empower teen girls by providing them with the resources and skills to navigate the systemic barriers women of color often face in school and the workplace and break generational cycles of poverty.
EmpowHer Institute partners with 13 Title I middle and high schools in marginalized communities to deliver our programs to 1000+ girls and non-binary youth annually. Our in-school academies are fully integrated into the school day as a gender- responsive enrichment class for 7 – 12 graders at our partner school sites and we also offer a Saturday academy for interested high schoolers who do not attend a partnering school. The class is comprised of five primary components: (1) social and emotional learning (SEL) centric curriculum; (2) mentorship from professional women, (3) social justice awareness and advocacy; (4) workforce development; (5) field trips and immersive learning programs. This program aims to empower teen girls by giving them the tools they need to cope with challenges, overcome trauma, engage in school, and remain on track to graduate. The academies provides a safe space where girls share experiences, build relationships and learn to make informed decisions.
Position Overview
EmpowHer Institute has an exciting opportunity for an individual who have a dynamic personality and demonstrated passion for serving youth in marginalized communities. We are seeking a part-time Academy Instructor for our middle and high school and academy programs. Academy Instructors will be responsible for facilitating our program curricula to cohorts of 15-20 girls, at multiple sites. Additionally, Academy Instructors will build and
maintain relationships with key stakeholders – school administrators, students, parents and mentors.
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Academy Instructors will:
Instruction
- Facilitate EmpowHer Girls Academy to cohorts of 15-20 girls, ages 11-14, at partner school sites on weekdays (days and times vary by school site)
- Facilitate EmpowHer Leaders Academy to cohorts of 15-20 girls, ages 14-18, at a central location on Saturdays
- Utilize gender responsive, trauma-informed, culturally inclusive curriculum provided by EmpowHer Institute
- Facilitate activities and workshop(s) during the EmpowHer Summer STEM Camp, using EmpowHer Summer STEM Camp curriculum, and provide oversight of campers (this may include one week of overnight)
- Create a supportive environment where teen girls feel safe and are comfortable discussing issues that are personal and sensitive
Program Development/Evaluation
- Contribute to the revision and development of curricula, as needed
- Support the design and delivery of our five-week Summer Social Justice STEM Camp
- Work closely with Director of Programs to evaluate program implementation and/or activities
- Contribute new ideas to the overall implementation and evaluation of the program/services
- Collect quantitative and qualitative program data
Relation Development
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the workplace values of cultural inclusiveness, gender and racial justice, respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork & collaboration, accountability and responsibility; practice these values in relation with internal and external stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with staff and participate fully in the team process
- Build positive relationships with stakeholders (school administrators and staff, program participants, parents, mentors and community partners)
Administrative
- Communicate with mentors, program participants, parents, and staff regarding program
- Track attendance and participation of program participants and mentors
- Prepare and submit documentation and reports in a timely manner
Ideal candidates are committed to the mission of EmpowHer Institute, experienced serving youth in marginalized communities, passionate about fostering the whole child, has a dynamic personality, is creative, is comfortable around diverse stakeholders, believes in youth leadership and will listen to the voice of the girls we serve, and has excellent interpersonal communications skills.
Qualifications:
- College: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred, but can be substituted for 5 years of experience)
- Must pass LiveScan criminal background check facilitated by the LA County Department of Probation
- Must submit negative TB test results
- MUST show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination at time of hire
- 2+ years of experience working with teen girls, ages 11-18
- 2+ years of experience working with marginalized communities
- 2+ years of experience as an instructor with strong classroom management skills
- Comfortable facilitating in-person classes with youth, as well as being comfortable using ZOOM for virtual classes when necessary
- Must have dependable transportation and a valid California Drivers License
- Must be able to work Weekdays 9:00am – 5:30pm and Saturday 10am-1pm You will not work more than 40 hours a Overnight stay with accommodations provided during one week of the Summer Camp, as needed (no more than one week).
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) desirable, but not required
EmpowHer Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Compensation
Part time, $28/hr
Benefits
Benefits include paid holidays and vacation, Simple IRA with employer match, medical, dental, vision, mileage reimbursement and a range of professional development opportunities
Level of Language Proficiency
English required. Bilingual (Spanish and English) desirable, but not required.
Location
Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles County, CA
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume addressed to Keyonna Keith, Director of Programs to jobs@empowher.org . Subject: ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR. Applications without cover letter and resume will not be considered.