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As Share Our Strength continues to succeed and expand, so do the exciting employment opportunities.

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As Share Our Strength continues to succeed and expand, so do the exciting employment opportunities.

Open Positions

Raiser's Edge Database Administrator(DBA)

Posted August 14, 2008

Position Summary

The Raiser's Edge Database Administrator (DBA) has final responsibility and authority for ensuring that the Raiser's Edge Database directly supports the fundraising strategies of Share Our Strength. As the organization's database expert, the DBA will actively use the system to ensure a solid understanding of our data's capacity as used in the past, present, and future. The DBA will establish and maintain an up-to-date policies and procedures manual and train and assist staff to assure proper usage. The DBA is also expected to consult with staff when they have questions and should consider their current and future needs when implementing systems and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Making configuration, code table, and user option modifications and maintain data integrity and the structure of RE database coding systems
  • Assigning security rights for our database users
  • Modifying campaign, fund, and appeal structures
  • Performing global changes to data
  • Importing constituent data
  • Synching constituent data between Raiser's Edge and CONVIO 360—SOS's online constituent relationship marketing database
  • Validate and report overall system and financial data in order for SOS leadership personnel to make informed decisions on the status, growth and direction of the company based upon confirmed data on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Coordinating revenue flow process in partnership with the Finance Department
  • Reconciling Raiser's Edge and general ledger gift data with our Finance department on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
  • Support data output production by creating and managing higher level queries, data exports, and reports.
  • Creating Crystal Reports as needed.
  • Assisting staff with query and export requests and list generation and segmentation
  • Identifying and setting up standard reports for staff to run on there own
  • Assist staff with using RE Mail, and assist staff with creating and maintaining simple and complex mail merge acknowledgement letters for use with RE Mail
  • Assist staff with determining the future needs of the Raiser's Edge product to fully leverage the database
  • Ensure constituent records have current addresses through address updates
  • Periodically assist the Database Coordinator with data entry when volume dictates at peak times.

The DBA will ensure the timely and accurate completion of work performed by the Database Coordinator, whose primary role is the entry of all constituent and gift data assigned to the Development department. The coordinator will also assist the DBA with secondary assignments as directed.

The DBA will similarly validate and ensure the timely entry of constituent data that is entered by Raiser's Edge users on staff who are assigned to performing work in the system for other departments.

Finally, the DBA will ensure that appropriate and timely data backups of the Database take place on a daily basis, and that these back up copies are functional. The DBA will work with our IT staff to ensure other database maintenance responsibilities are performed on a timely basis such as installing patches and upgrades. The DBA should also communicate with existing and new IT staff as necessary to ensure our maintenance and support agreement remains in effect by not altering our database through the backend using our SQL Server.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree and five years experience within a non-profit setting preferred using the raisers edge.
  • Minimum of three to five years as a Raiser's Edge DBA.
  • Two or more years experience using online CRM—preferably CONVIO 360.
  • Candidate must be passionate about their work as an RE DBA.
  • Demonstrated ability for resourcefulness and flexibility in their work as a DBA.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage projects simultaneously under pressure with continued attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to build reports using Crystal Reports when appropriate.
  • Candidate must have demonstrated communication and training skills.
  • Candidate must possess knowledge of strategies and principles of fundraising and development operations.
  • Solid working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite programs required.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with supporters and build productive working relationships with a diverse staff

To Apply

Interested applicants should email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the attention of Amy Zganjar. No phone calls or faxes, please.

Communications Manager

Posted August 12, 2008

Position Summary

Develops and implements communications plans and media strategies to promote Share Our Strength’s messages, fundraising platforms, corporate partnerships and overall mission

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements strategies to secure national, regional and local news coverage for Share Our Strength’s activities and mission.
  • Works with the Director of Communications to determine best messages and tactics to support Share Our Strength’s fundraising platforms and corporate partnerships.
  • Builds and maintains media relationships with national news contacts.
  • Conducts outreach and responds to national and local media.
  • Develops story ideas and pitches to reporters.
  • Directs the production and distribution of press materials, including national press releases, press kits, and fact sheets.
  • Works with creative team to develop organizational strategic communications materials as necessary.
  • Writes and updates electronic messaging including web copy, e-newsletters, social network messaging.
  • Distributes daily press clips with some support from interns.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent.
  • Attentive to Detail.
  • 3-5 years work experience in public relations or related field.
  • Existing national consumer media contacts a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated communications strategy and planning ability.
  • Interest in social issues and culinary world a plus.
  • Experience with electronic outreach and web-based promotion a plus.

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Coleman at ldcoleman@strength.org. Please reference Share Our Strength’s Communications Manager in the subject of the e-mail.

Senior Grants Manager

Posted August 12, 2008

Overview

Share Our Strength is seeking to hire a Senior Grants Manager to administer its multimillion dolar domestic and international grantmaking program. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of the grantmaking program including but not limited to: analysis of population needs; assisting in the development of grantmaking strategies; developing and distributing requests for proposals; convening review panels and conducting proposal evaluation; making grant recommendations; managing the online grants application system; and preparing progress and impact reports. The Senior Grants Manager will also provide other grants-related assistance in support of Share Our Strength’s national childhood hunger strategy.

Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. We have raised over $200 million to fight hunger around the globe. We have invested critical funds in over 1,000 hunger-related organizations to help the most effective organizations sustain their efforts and maximize their capacity to deliver results. Today, our priority is to end childhood hunger in America by ensuring that the nearly 12 million American children at risk of hunger have access to the nutritious food they need to learn, grow and thrive.

Job Summary

  • Job Title: Senior Grants Manager
  • Reports To: Director, Grants & Childhood Hunger Strategy
  • Supervision Responsibilities: None
  • Employee Status: Full-time, salaried

Principal Duties

  • Align the existing domestic grants portfolio with organization’s vision.
  • Assist in the development of a grantmaking strategy for new business initiatives.
  • Receive and respond to inquiries regarding Share Our Strength’s grantmaking guidelines, timeline, review process and application system.
  • Create grant applications using online grants management system. Develop and distribute requests for proposals.
  • Review proposals and convene external/internal review panels to evaluate proposals. Draft grants recommendations.
  • Analyze data and create and disseminate reports, fact sheets and presentations.
  • Manage the online grants system including creation and distribution of applications and reports.
  • Monitor grantee activities and track submission of progress reports.
  • Manage routine correspondence with domestic and international grant recipients including award letters, grant contracts, and check distribution. Maintain a record of requests for grants information.
  • Act as liaison to the Finance Department – specifically as it relates to processing grant check requests, application of grantmaking formulas, etc.
  • Serve as a primary contact for staff requesting grants-related information. As requested, provide grant-related materials for internal and external meetings, the audit and the annual report.
  • Assist team members in creating web content and impact stories for organization’s e-newsletter.
  • Serve as a primary contact for staff requesting grants-related information. As requested, provide grant-related materials for internal and external meetings, the audit and the annual report.
  • Conduct research on hunger at the local, state and national levels. Prepare educational resources (i.e., binders, notebooks, etc.) related to hunger and the national childhood hunger strategy.
  • Help to educate staff and volunteers about Share Our Strength’s grantmaking.
  • Create presentations and assist other staff with developing workshops, staff in-service trainings and related meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Flexibility, research and analytic skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with administering grant programs
  • Experience developing and issuing requests for proposals
  • Knowledge of hunger and poverty issues
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships
  • Good organizational skills, motivation, and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to take initiative and work independently or as part of a team
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to work cross functionally with a diverse staff
  • Ability to develop, manage and execute projects while on schedule
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of two years of relevant work experience is desired. Candidates that do not meet the educational requirement will be considered based on work experience
  • Must be willing to travel if necessary
  • Marketing experience helpful but not required

Application Process

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Carol Watson at cwatson@strength.org.

Carol Watson
Director, Grants & Childhood Hunger Strategy
Share Our Strength
1730 M Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036

No phones calls or faxes please.

Senior Manager, Graphic Design

Posted August 12, 2008

Position Summary

The Senior Manager/Graphic Design provides design and production services for a busy national nonprofit known for its innovative corporate and culinary industry partnerships. The senior manager handles multiple design projects, provides creative vision, and coordinates printing/production for Share Our Strength and its programs, platforms and events.

Responsibilities

  • Extends Share Our Strength new brand identity (launched in 2008) into all materials. Reinforces identity through visual and graphic support and ensures that all materials produced meet Share Our Strength's visual identity standards.
  • Manages production schedules and budgets for multiple, simultaneous projects.
  • Works closely with the Director of Communications, other Communications team members and program staff to develop consistent, innovative design for organizational marketing materials. These include, but are not limited to, brochures, annual reports, advertisements, event collateral, logos, promotional premiums, print public service announcements, newsletters, online banners and web graphics.
  • Works with internal clients to set goals, develop concepts, determine objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Advises on creative solutions to visual communication challenges and opportunities.
  • Prepares pre-press materials for print and production.
  • Manages printers, vendors and suppliers.
  • As needed, communicates strategy and thinking behind design approaches and projects.
  • Engages and supervises freelance designer and agencies as necessary.
  • Helps web team ensure all web designs meet quality and compliance standards.

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic or communication arts or equivalent.
  • 5+ years demonstrated experience leading design initiatives (nonprofit, fundraising and event experience a plus).
  • Advanced technical expertise with Adobe Creative Suite CS3. (Experience with Quark Xpress may be substituted for Adobe InDesign).
  • Thorough technical understanding of printing methods and print production. Highly organized with experience managing multiple projects and priorities while managing workflow in a deadline driven and service-focused environment.
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a busy environment, while maintaining a creative approach to solving problems. Able to multi-task.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain strong professional relationships with a diverse range of groups, volunteers and associates in different locations.
  • Excellent problem-solving and implementation skills. Attentive to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Flash and Dreamweaver a plus.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and your portfolio as a PDF (under 5 MB) or link to your portfolio page online to La Verne Coleman

Database Coordinator

Updated April 28, 2008

Position Summary

Join the fight to end childhood hunger! Share Our Strength seeks qualified candidates for the position of Database Coordinator.

This is a great position for someone who is interested in using their existing Raiser's Edge or other fundraising database skills, or learning fundraising and constituent relationship database management.

The Database Coordinator's primary responsibility is to ensure quick, accurate, and timely data entry.

Secondary responsibilities include assisting the Database Manager with database maintenance, list production, mailings, and other tasks which support our Development team.

Responsibilities

  • Data entry of all constituent biographical and gift information, including attributes, relationships, actions, and notes. Ensure entry follows guidelines for producing appropriate acknowledgment letters, receipts, and lists.
  • Assist with acknowledgment and receipt mailings.
  • Prepare miscellaneous reports, letters, proposals, and other documents as needed.
  • Assist as needed with database list production.
  • Assist in training of volunteers and temporary staff.
  • Notify appropriate staff members of incoming revenue.
  • Perform other administrative duties as necessary, such as regular file management.
  • Maintain regular contact with staff members, and interact with individual donors and event attendees as needed.

Position reports to the Database Manager. Office is located in Share Our Strength's national office in NW Washington DC. Occasional travel may be rarely required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience entering data into The Raiser's Edge database or other fundraising software is strongly preferred.
  • Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite programs.
  • Experience with Convio online CRM software is desired.
  • 2 or more years of Development experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work well under pressure.
  • Attention to detail is a must.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with supporters and build productive working relationships with staff.
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

To Apply

Interested applicants should email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the attention of >Michael Nattel, Manager, Development. No phone calls or faxes, please.

Operation Frontline AmeriCorps*National Direct Member

Updated September 13, 2007

Position Summary

AmeriCorps*National Direct members work with local Operation Frontline staff to enhance and expand programs across the country. Members recruit and train volunteers, identify new class sites, establish and maintain partnerships, coordinate cooking-based nutrition classes, and develop sustainable financial support for the program. Members are visible in the communities where they work and work closely with program volunteers, a network of nonprofit agencies, class participants and graduates. Both full and part-time volunteer positions are available, and require a 9-12 month commitment. Operation Frontline's nutrition education program is operated in Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington and the District of Columbia.

Current Openings at local Operation Frontline Programs:

Qualifications

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Benefits

Moderate bi-weekly living stipend, $4,725 educational award upon completion of one year of service, health benefits for full-time members, student loan forbearance or deferment and childcare benefits, if eligible. In addition to the above benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable leadership experience while building upon your existing network

To Apply

Contact the specific program site for a detailed job description. To Apply, send resume and cover letter to the contact listed for specific program site.

For questions about Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline and the AmeriCorps*National Direct program nationally, contact:

Laura Seman
Program Coordinator Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline
1730 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 478-6552

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Internships

Intern, Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale

Updated December 20, 2007

Position Summary

Share Our Strength's Creative Enterprises and Marketing Department is seeking two interns (20-30 hours/week) for the spring/summer of 2008. While at Share Our Strength, the intern(s) will work on Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale Campaign and will learn about the multiple facets of non-profit marketing and fundraising. College credit and a small stipend are available.

Responsibilities

Duties will be primarily administrative:

  • Help respond to volunteer fundraisers inquiries (phone calls, e-mails and letters);
  • Track inquiries;
  • Share participant stories with appropriate audiences;
  • Generate and mail campaign fulfillment items and gift acknowledgements; and
  • Filing and other day-to-day duties of this important grassroots campaign.

Qualifications

Organized, self-motivated, flexible college junior or senior interested in non-profits, fundraising, hunger, nutrition and/or children. Attention to detail is very important, no matter the task.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to LaVerne Dickerson-Coleman. No phone calls please.

Intern, Share Our Strength's Chefs on Bikes

Posted December 19, 2007

Position Summary

The intern will assist senior managers/organizers with all aspects of planning, administration, on-site and follow-up activities to include:

  • Chef recruitment
  • Research/secure supplies from event management company (i.e., tents)
  • Establish information in Raiser's Edge (database program). Manage and track information including participants, donors, amount raised, etc.
  • Answer general phone and email inquiries regarding Chefs on Bikes 2008.
  • Assist with all mailings and follow-up phone calls.
  • Manage email communication to participants.
  • Conduct research to secure in-kind and cash sponsors.
  • Attend COB ‘08 meetings as assigned.
  • Assist in the management of volunteer staff.
  • Week of participation – significant time need during week of Chefs on Bikes event. Day-of-event (Tues., June 24th) time – 6:30a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Extremely organized, self-motivated student with strong communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Raiser's Edge database helpful, but will train fast-learner.
  • Strong team-player who wants to learn.
  • Volunteer experience helpful.
  • Event planning experience a plus.

Position is non-paid but college credit will be offered. Additionally, significant experience gained from this position as well as referrals from leading Share Our Strength staff.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to: >Jessie Sherrer.

Intern, Creative Enterprises

Updated September 12, 2007

Position Summary

Share Our Strength's Creative Enterprises & Development Department is seeking an intern to assist the account management team with the day-to-day management of corporate partners and sponsors. Share Our Strength is well known as a social entrepreneur innovator, and this internship offers a great opportunity for students interested in business, marketing or fundraising to gain valuable experience in a professional and creative work environment.

Responsibilities

Duties will be primarily administrative and research-oriented, with the opportunity to sit in on partner planning meetings, and internal strategic thinking/brainstorming sessions.

  • Benchmark research and analysis on cause-marketing and non-profit sponsorship programs relative to Share Our Strength
  • Help track Taste of the Nation sponsor activity
  • Work with account managers to execute cause-marketing promotions
  • Research current and past corporate partner programs to build internal knowledge base of partner possibilities
  • Filing and other day-to-day tasks associated with managing partners
  • Other projects as they arise

Qualifications

  • Organized, self-motivated, flexible.
  • Excellent writing and research skills.
  • Attention to detail extremely important.
  • College junior or senior
  • Available to work 10-15 hours/week.

Compensation

Internship is unpaid, but we can work with candidates to receive college credit.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to >Emily Lauer-Bader, and reference CED Fall Intern in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Intern, Communications

Updated August 26, 2007

Position Summary

Share Our Strength, the nation's leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, is seeking interns in the communications department whose primary responsibility is to support the department's media relations and communications functions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct media outreach to local and national outlets in support of special events and fundraising efforts
  • Assisting in writing and editing projects as needed, including writing talking points, articles for publications, press releases, fact sheets, etc.
  • Create and/or update national and local media lists as needed for outreach efforts
  • Maintain department press kits, general information kits and originals
  • Track and maintain press clips
  • Assist with logistics for Share Our Strength's national conference
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • College sophomore, junior, senior or graduate
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good writing, editing, research and oral communication skills
  • Interest and background in communications, media relations, writing a plus

Compensation

Interns will be paid $400 per month for the semester.

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Dickerson-Coleman. Please reference Share Our Strength's Communications Internship in the subject of the e-mail.