Location: NYC

Reporting to the SVP for Development and External Affairs, the Director of Program Development oversees and manages the identification of opportunities, the development of program concepts, and the preparation of Federal, State and other government, and private, grant applications, funder reports and renewals. The Director of Program Development plays a vital role in ensuring the growth and sustainability of Seedco programs.

Primary Job Functions:

• Oversee a program development team consisting of staff who specialize in research, prospecting, grant-writing, budgeting, quality improvement, and administrative support.

• Work closely with senior program staff to analyze funding opportunities, assess and set priorities, strategic directions and develop appropriate program models

• Identify, research and plan for new and recurring government funding opportunities at the Federal, state level, and city levels (in all Seedco territory)

• Oversee and project-manage the application preparation process including production of summaries, work plans, budgets, attachments, and narratives according to the specific requirements of each funder and each RFP or NOFA.

• Understand program successes, challenges and opportunities in order to develop competitive proposals and strong reports.

• Review all funder reports prepared by program staff and ensure they meet the contractual requirements for reporting as well as accurately represent the completed activities.

• Develop and refine internal processes for prospecting, opportunity analysis, decision-making, quality improvement, and work plans.

• Ensure that programmatic best practices are integrated into every submission.

• Supervise the members of the program development team, including hiring consulting project managers and writers when necessary

• Contribute to and participate in foundation and other private resource development efforts in coordination with the SVP.

• Coordinate the collection and utilization of qualitative and quantitative past performance information to demonstrate Seedco’s experience and capacity for similar proposed initiatives.

Supervisory Reports: 

Grant Writer/Program Associate, Quality Improvement & Grants Planning Manager, and Development Coordinator

Total staff: 3 in-house; multiple consultants and project managers

 Interacts with:

Staff from Programs, Fiscal, and Legal.

Education and Related Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Graduate degree preferred or 5+ years of fundraising experience

• At least 5-10+ years of experience in social services

• Experience in workforce development, benefits access or technical assistance desirable

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Exceptionally strong research, grant-writing, and project management skills

• Expertise in supervising multiple staff and managing highly collaborative work processes

• Strong understanding of government policies, trends, and funding streams

• Must be organized, detail-oriented and work effectively while juggling multiple deadlines

• Proven facility with data management and analysis, budgeting, quality improvement (logical frameworks), and database tracking systems.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Seedco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Criminal background check required.

 How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume and a brief cover letter with salary requirements to:  jobopenings15-003@seedco.org with the subject line “Director of Program Development Ref#15-003″. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to personally acknowledge the receipt and status of each one. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 Location: Baltimore

The part-time EarnBenefits Specialist connects long-term unemployed individuals and their families to a wide range of income-enhancing benefits that have a proven impact on maintaining employment and helping families build assets. The Specialist will help coordinate and deliver EarnBenefits services at workforce centers throughout the Baltimore Metro Area, including Baltimore City and Baltimore County.  Travel to Harford and Cecil Counties will also be necessary from time to time.

 EarnBenefits is a comprehensive approach to providing low-wage workers and their families with the resources needed to achieve continuous employment, make ends meet and build assets.  EarnBenefits activities include educating individuals, community groups, small businesses, and others about the public and private benefits available to people in need.

 Primary Job Functions:

• Provides courteous, professional and confidential one-on-one benefits screening and application assistance using Seedco’s EarnBenefits Online (EBO) tool to help customers at a variety of locations access and maintain benefits such as health insurance, food assistance, tax credits, and more.

• Follow-up with clients and document outcomes in EBO.

• Assists customers with troubleshooting problems that may arise while applying for benefits.

• Provides support to the Deputy Director and recommends ideas to enhance EarnBenefits.

• Helps to design and implement outreach strategies and materials to raise awareness of the services provided through the EarnBenefits program.

Qualifications:

• GED or High School diploma required; college degree preferred.

• One to three years of work experience required.

• Experience working with community-based organizations and/or local Department of Social Services offices a plus.

• Driver’s license with clear driving record (insurable)

• Excellent computer skills; including familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to browse the Web comfortably; experience with database software a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Experience and comfort speaking in public.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.

Other Special Considerations:

• Ability to travel locally around the Baltimore Metro Area required.

This job is performed under general office conditions, and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Seedco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Criminal background check required.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume and a brief cover letter with salary requirements to:  jobopenings14-025@seedco.org with the subject line “PT EB Specialist Ref#14-025″. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to personally acknowledge the receipt and status of each one. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: NYC Headquarters

Seedco is a national nonprofit intermediary that advances economic opportunity for people, businesses, and communities in need. Seedco is recruiting for members to serve a full-time, 12 month term (March 2015 – March 2016) at one of its community-based organization (CBO) partner sites throughout New York City. Seedco’s dedicated AmeriCorps members are critical to the success of our work and family supports programs, which help low-income families meet their basic needs and improve their economic security.

AmeriCorps members participating in Seedco’s program will deliver employment post-placement services to workforce development clients at local community-based organizations in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Members will perform activities that support career case management, job retention, career advancement, and financial literacy for workforce development participants. These activities include: collecting employment documents, assisting clients to create employment plans, assisting clients with budgets and accessing credit reports, assisting clients with resumes and cover letters in support of gaining employment, answering job related questions and proving clients feedback with the goal of maintaining employment.

By focusing on these activities, Seedco’s AmeriCorps members will play a vital role in improving the long-term employment outcomes and economic stability for economically disadvantaged clients, while simultaneously achieving and recognizing concrete impacts from their work. Each identified activity provides services at the partner organization that would, due to limited funding for post-placement services, otherwise be unavailable. Populations serviced are diverse, low income New York City residents, in need.

In addition, Seedco’s AmeriCorps members will provide more intensive service delivery to clients seeking employment and employed  clients,  than is often possible for staff caseworkers. In this way, Seedco’s AmeriCorps program allows its partners to effect community change significantly.

For more information, please visit: seedco.org | ebo.earnbenefits.org | nationalservice.gov/programs/Americorps

Primary Job Functions of AmeriCorps members:

Seedco’s AmeriCorps members will perform the following activities:

1. Career case management services including retention services, addressing barriers to success and advancement in the work world , and documenting  employment and retention milestones.

This will include: a) Conducting follow-up calls and meetings with employed program participants to discuss employment successes, review goals and career plans, and provide recommendations for addressing challenges; b) Meeting regularly with clients to identify and facilitate wraparound services and referrals, such as legal services and benefits enrollment support; c) Collecting documentation such as paystubs and employer verification to document achievements and program specific success for each client’s file.

2. Assisting with job placement services, primarily replacement jobs and advancement opportunities.

This will include: a) Working with clients to create and edit employment and career development plans; b) Following up on employment opportunities for program participants who need replacement jobs and advancement opportunities; c) Working with clients to update resumes to reflect skills and recent employment experiences; d) Providing one-on-one assistance with cover letters and interview prep; and e) Assisting in trainings for industry-specific job readiness and job readiness skills and workshops.

 3. Financial literacy and education including benefits screening where applicable.

This will include: a) Working with clients to identify their financial obligations and resources; b) Helping clients create budgets and use budget planning tools; c) Providing clients with linkages to support services that support their move towards financial independence, such as banks with no fee accounts and free tax services; and d) Assisting staff in the delivery of financial literacy workshops.

4. Additional work and family support services such as benefits outreach and enrollment.

This will include: a) Screening clients for health insurance, SNAP, and other public benefits programs, to support the provision of wraparound services that help client move towards financial stability; and b) Recruiting and mobilizing volunteer staff to conduct outreach to potential clients and provide other services.

• Lead and assist with financial literacy workshops to clients on topics such as benefits access, credit, and budgeting

• Attend regular professional development sessions, and networking and special events, to enhance your professional skills and gain career guidance

• Develop CBO approved service project to address identified needs in CBO service area

• Participate in trainings on topics such as work supports, financial education, and tax preparation; and earn IRS certification to file taxes

• Conduct community outreach to increase awareness of benefits and work support programs, including outreach for Seedco’s Navigator program

Qualifications:

• Commitment to serving for 12 months in a low-income community

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; minimum of high school diploma/GED

• Customer service or social service experience preferred, particularly in low-income communities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong computer skills required ( Database, excel, Microsoft Office Suite)

• Excellent people skills

• Ability to work independently

• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends, as required

• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred, but not required

• Knowledge of government benefit programs a plus

• Experience preparing tax returns a plus

Other Considerations:

This is a 12 month, full-time position. Members receive a $15,500 living allowance (stipend) plus benefits, including health coverage, a monthly Metro card, student loan forbearance during service, an end-of-service Educational Award of $5,500, and child care assistance (if eligible).

 According to federal guidelines of the AmeriCorps program, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Americorpsjobs@seedco.org.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.