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Community Resources Coordinator
Purpose:
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Community Resources (CR) Coordinator to join our Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating a full range of activities to expand and strengthen FLY's individual donor fundraising program including but not limited to: donor outreach, fundraising, event planning and execution, communications, and grant writing. The Community Resources Coordinator reports to the Director of Community Resources.
About Us:
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) is an innovative, youth-driven, and successful nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce juvenile crime and incarceration through legal education, mentoring, and peer leadership services. Through our 3 core programs, FLY serves over 3,000 at-risk youth, helping them to identify and build their strengths, empowering them to transform from juvenile delinquents into positive community leaders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Foundation Grant Writing
- Draft and assemble grant proposals for submission
- Track submission deadlines, proposal status, and follow-up with prospective funders
- Prepare grant award summaries for internal tracking
- Assist with special activities to increase visibility among foundation/corporate audiences
Donor Fundraising
- Develop/coordinate communications for current and prospective donors
- Prepare acknowledgement letters
- Maintain electronic and hard-copy donor files
- Attend grant-, volunteer- or community stakeholder- meetings on behalf of FLY
Fundraising Appeals
- Work with Director to create theme and messaging for mail pieces
- Create timeline, create and organize mail folder, track success.
- Order materials for appeals and organize assembly (volunteers or staff)
Plan Fundraising Events
- Work with Community Resources Director on event strategy and planning
- Create invitations; pull invitation data, track rsvp list, event walk through, menu, etc.
- Create and organize event folder
- Track expenses, budget and work with vendors
Database
- Gift entry, tracking, and reporting
- Update and track donor meetings, conversation and research in donors account
- Enter and track Volunteers from orientations in ETO
Communications
- Prepare, edit, and collate marketing materials across programs
- Update marketing materials
- Insure marketing materials are available and (re)order/fill when necessary
- Assisting Community Resources Director in creating Newsletter
Volunteer Management
- Review volunteer applications and refer volunteers to appropriate department
- Send email to interested parties, secure meeting place and create volunteer packet
- Work with Program Directors on volunteer needs, updated department information and check status of referred volunteers
Provide Other Administrative Support As Needed
Organizational Duties:
Attend All Staff, Program Meetings, and Trainings
- Attend organization and Program meetings/trainings including: monthly staff meetings, staff trainings, staff retreats, and ETO trainings
- Participate in 'all- staff' events (i.e. Showcase Events and youth retreat)
- Attend and support one event from Legal Education, Mentoring, and Leadership
- Occasionally assist in running and preparing for various meetings
Acknowledge and Support FLY's Culture
- Adhere to all FLY policies and procedures
- Seek out and participate in personal and professional development opportunities
- Uphold and incorporate FLY's values into all relations with youth, staff, and community stakeholders/volunteers:
- Caring, Change Agents, Respect, Commitment, Responsibility, Professionalism
Postion Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills
Experience in event coordination, volunteer management, work in not-for profit sector experience, and work with grants and proposals would all be considered strong assets.
Passion for youth, aspiring (or current) changemaker, and desire to join an amazing organization are highly desired qualities.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - are required
- Strong organizational and customer service skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, volunteers, donors, prospects, and clients
- Ability to work independently as well as support team members and program
- Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail are a must
- Excellent computer skills - experience with Exceed database a plus
- Availability for evening and weekend special events
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, ideally 2-3 years experience
Status
This is a full-time position with benefits, paid an annual salary of $37 - 40,000 DOE.
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@flyprogram.org Subject: Community Resources Coordinator Position.
San Mateo Case Manager
Join our dynamic young team of professionals dedicated to helping disadvantaged and at-risk youth in the Bay Area.
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) was designed by incarcerated teens in 1998. FLY's mission is to prevent Juvenile crime and incarceration through legal education, mentoring and leadership training. Providing services since 2000, FLY's nationally recognized programs reach more than 3,000 youth, parents, guardians and community members a year. But it's our 88% success rate in keeping kids out of trouble that tells the real story. While some say the youth who have landed in the juvenile justice system can't be helped, our experience is that with creative mentoring, education, and support they can and do change their lives.
As FLY continues to grow, so do our many contributors. We are seeking a Case Manager to join us in fulfilling our mission. Reporting to the San Mateo Program Manager, the Case Manager will provide ongoing case management/crisis management services for approximately 24 high-risk youth. Working closely with their supervisors, the selected candidates will help plan and run a three-day retreat; complete intake assessments for every youth; assist youth in setting and achieving goals around education, vocation, and health; plan and run monthly meetings, activities, and community service events; run/assist with quarterly life-skill workshops; manage Program paperwork; help conduct Program evaluation; and depending on Program, teach FLY's 12-week legal education curriculum.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth population; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Master's degree in social work is preferred); strong organizational and time management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills with both youth and adults; heart for at-risk youth in the Juvenile Justice system; positive and nurturing attitude; willing to work nights and weekends (as needed); a good sense of humor; strong interpersonal skills; good driving record and reliable transportation. While FLY is based in Milpitas, CA, the position will serve South San Mateo County.
FLY offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. FLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Santa Clara Case Manager
Join our dynamic young team of professionals dedicated to helping disadvantaged and at-risk youth in the Bay Area.
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) was designed by incarcerated teens in 1998. FLY's mission is to prevent Juvenile crime and incarceration through legal education, mentoring and leadership training. Providing services since 2000, FLY's nationally recognized programs reach more than 3,000 youth, parents, guardians and community members a year. But it's our 88% success rate in keeping kids out of trouble that tells the real story. While some say the youth who have landed in the juvenile justice system can't be helped, our experience is that with creative mentoring, education, and support they can and do change their lives.
As FLY continues to grow, so do our many contributors. We are seeking a Case Manager to join us in fulfilling our mission. Reporting to the Santa Clara Program Manager, the Case Manager will provide ongoing case management/crisis management services for approximately 24 high-risk youth. Working closely with their supervisors, the selected candidates will help plan and run a three-day retreat; complete intake assessments for every youth; assist youth in setting and achieving goals around education, vocation, and health; plan and run monthly meetings, activities, and community service events; run/assist with quarterly life-skill workshops; manage Program paperwork; help conduct Program evaluation; and depending on Program, teach FLY's 12-week legal education curriculum.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth population; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Master's degree in social work is preferred); strong organizational and time management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills with both youth and adults; heart for at-risk youth in the Juvenile Justice system; positive and nurturing attitude; willing to work nights and weekends (as needed); a good sense of humor; strong interpersonal skills; good driving record and reliable transportation. While FLY is based in Milpitas, CA, the position will serve Santa Clara County.
FLY offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. FLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Leadership Assistant
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) seeks a full-time Leadership Program Assistant to join our dynamic team of professionals dedicated to helping disadvantaged and at-risk youth in Santa Clara County.
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) was designed by troubled teens to educate, mentor and provide peer leadership to others much like themselves. Providing services since 1998, FLY's nationally recognized programs reach more than 1,500 youth, parents, guardians and community members a year. But it's our 89% success rate in keeping kids out of trouble that tells the real story. While some say the youth who have landed in the juvenile justice system can't be helped, our experience is that with creative mentoring, education, and support they can and do change their lives.
As FLY's programs continue to grow, so does the need for a program assistant. We are seeking a full-time Office/Law Program Assistant to join us in fulfilling our mission. Position requires 40 hours per week, actual hours are flexible.
Knowledge and Skills
This fast paced office environment requires the Leadership Program Assistant to possess the ability to work independently as well as support the Leadership Team. Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail are a must. The position reports to the Leadership Program Manager and requires a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The Leadership Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Leadership Program plan and attend events, assisting in transportation of youth, produce reports and information packets, and providing general programmatic and administrative support.
In addition, the Leadership Assistant will also be responsible for the following office duties but not limited to: maintaining program supplies and storage, maintaining office cleanliness in common areas, filing, answering phones and directing calls, ordering food for events, and any ad-hoc special projects.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills; proficient written and verbal communication skills; strong Spanish speaker, a good sense of humor; strong interpersonal skills; proficient in MS word and excel; and a desire to support youth programs. College degree not required, but preferred. A background check and fingerprint clearance will be required prior to employment. Applicants must be 21 years or older. Valid driver's license, transportation and insurance required.
This position is based in Milpitas in Santa Clara County, California. FLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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