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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
- Senior Manager, Great American Bake Sale
- Deputy Director, Corporate Communications & Programs
- Field Managers
- Data Analyst\Program Coordinator
- Raiser's Edge Database Administrator
- Senior Grants Manager
- Senior Manager, Graphic Design
- Database Coordinator
- Operation Frontline AmeriCorps*National Direct Member
- Available Internships
Senior Manager, Great American Bake Sale
Posted October 1, 2008
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Great American Bake Sale will have responsibility, in conjunction with the Director, for account management of the Great American Bake Sale platform.
Specifically this individual will:
- Manage the successful day to day execution of the Great American Bake Sale including operational processes, web site and collateral development, oversight of the field volunteers, internal full-time and seasonal staff/ call centers. Additionally, integration of the program through various marketing/media channels with sponsors, print and network partners.
- Work with the Director to develop strategic plans and budgets for the successful fulfillment of the Great American Bake Sale.
- Valuate and evaluate the program using stringent metrics.
- Ensure successful fulfillment of on-site contract deliverables of corporate partners relating to the Great American Bake Sale.
- Assist in building corporate business while representing Share Our Strength to corporate leaders, business executives, marketing agencies, corporate foundation officials, board members, the share our Strength Executive team, other Share Our Strength staff and vendors of support services for fund raising activities relating to the Great American Bake Sale.
Education/Background
- Degree in marketing or business or equivalent experience. Masters degree preferred.
- At least four to five years of experience in successfully managing corporate sponsorship and/or marketing programs either from the corporate, agency or partner side.
- Successful track record of managing staff and budgets.
Personal Characteristics
- S/he should have an entrepreneurial track record tempered with strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
- S/he should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- S/he will have excellent leadership skills and the ability to impact decisions through a driven, yet collaborative style.
- S/he should have a background of developing and gaining support for marketing efforts from marketing executives of major corporations.
- S/he should have demonstrated skills and experience in strategic thinking and tactical application of an organization’s finite resources.
- S/he should be passionate about Share Our Strength’s mission of working to end hunger and poverty in the United States and abroad by mobilizing industries and individuals, and creating community wealth to promote lasting change
- Develop, and oversee staff implementation of, program communications and media strategy for national programs: Taste of the Nation, Great American Bake Sale, Great American Dine Out, A Tasteful Pursuit, and Operation Frontline. Ensure timely review by Director.
- Oversee communications managers and intern. Provide guidance and oversight to department in director’s absence.
- Manage Communications Department support for regional fundraising programs such as Tee Up for Hunger and the 12 Days of Christmas (California) with support from Communications Managers.
- Oversee staff monitoring of local and national newspaper, magazine, and television coverage.
- Serve as Communications lead on corporate partnerships, as identified by the Director, with support from Communications Managers. Examples of current corporate partnerships: Weight Watchers (Lose for Good Campaign) and Con Agra Foods Foundation, national sponsor of Operation Frontline.
- Provide members of the media with accurate and timely information; pursue and maintain relationships with members of the news media.
- In consultation with the Director, develop story ideas and pitch to members of the media.
- Assist Director with scheduling media interviews for Executive Team.
- Edit and write news releases, web copy, e-communications and promotional material for Share Our Strength’s programs and partnerships. Coordinate publication with the Senior Writer and the Director of Online Marketing.
- Help direct the production of press materials, including national press releases and press kits, and ensure timely review by the director.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in media relations.
- Thorough understanding of national and local news media.
- 2-3 years’ experience in supervisory position.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Corporate Communications experience a definite plus.
- Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
- Field Manager - West Coast Regsion
This position is based on the West Coast (Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix). - Field Manager - Florida
This position is based in Florida (preferably Miami or Ft. Lauderdale). - Field Manager - Midwest Region
This position is based in Chicago. - Field Manager - Texas
This position is based in Dallas. - Meet portfolio's Taste of the Nation fundraising goals in 2009.
- Develop city budgets, work plans, and strategies.
- Be on top of the latest trends and restaurants/mixologists in the culinary community and event scene.
- Strengthen and develop new relationships with national and local corporate sponsors.
- Strengthen and develop new relationships with restaurants/chefs, auction and in-kind donors.
- Manage all aspects of event execution as necessary, including but not limited to, developing ticket sales strategies, recruiting silent and live auction packages, securing local/regional sponsorships, and recruiting the best restaurants
- Oversee activities of local volunteer committees and provide them with guidance and direction to meet their fundraising goals by increasing revenue and reducing expenses.
- Create and implement succession plan for volunteer committees.
- Ensure local committees are using proper Share Our Strength branding and messaging in all promotional material.
- Communicate Share Our Strength mission, policies and procedures to volunteer leaders.
- Inspire and motivate volunteer leaders.
- Keep track and regularly update event, restaurant and volunteer leaders' information.
- Have a solid understanding of competitive events in new cities
- Be on top of the latest trends and restaurants/mixologists in the culinary community.
- Assess viability, fundraising potential of new events.
- Develop new relationships with national and local corporate sponsors.
- Develop new relationships with restaurants/chefs, auction and in-kind donors.
- Building a new volunteer committee with the right leadership.
- Assist in the selection of recipient agencies.
- Participate in planning and implementation of annual Conference of Leaders.
- Participate in planning and implementation of Regional Trainings.
- Monitor and be accountable for personal travel budget and city budgets.
- Bachelors degree, Masters preferred.
- Minimum three years fundraising; special events.
- Proven ability to fundraise.
- Proven ability to be a leader.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. A writing sample is required.
- Volunteer management experience.
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
- Public speaking ability (presentations, workshops facilitation, etc.)
- Ability to multi-task and "can do" attitude.
- Frequent travel required.
- Knowledge of the culinary community.
- Detail oriented.
- Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are used daily along with organizational database system.
- Ensures accuracy of the data and the security and integrity of the master database at Share Our Strength and the online database at Convio. Manages the maintenance, development, and quality control programs across all platforms and applications, and works to ensure that all constituent interaction information is accurately synched, recorded, tracked, and reported through these quality control programs.
- Develop and recommend a future state for the data architecture at Share Our Strength that is aligned with business needs. Coordinate with staff and leadership to define the data standards, data management principals, data governance, and data hygiene practices Share Our Strength will adopt. Review current operational data structures and recommend optimizations and reconfigurations as warranted. Develop and maintain an integrated data dictionary. Develop and maintain enterprise data standards.
- Develops strong knowledge of all database platforms in use. Responsible for understanding new releases and assessing their impact on the data synchs between applications, fundraising programs and constituent recruitment/retention.
- Manages the complex flows of constituent transaction and interaction data from multiple systems and applications to Raiser's Edge and Great Plains Dynamics, and from Raiser's Edge to other systems and applications. Troubleshoots problems and identifies opportunities for improvement. Ensures all data synchronizations are conducted in a timely and efficient manner with a high level of quality control. Performs centralized bulk data manipulations and data process - imports \exports, and mass updates. Assist with periodic data scrubbing projects.
- Work with Database Administrator to implement new standards and create databases.
- Supports querying and reporting functions. Supports staff in developing and implementing queries, and reviews and recommends changes to current processes.
- Manages relationships with service providers, programmers, e-commerce providers, and online partners as they affect data flow and integrity. Monitors the data acquisition and its accurate application to the databases originating from all sources including direct mail processors, grassroots/external field activities, online recruitment efforts/partners, telemarketing vendors, and other sources. This includes acquiring data, packaging data files, and transmitting files, following up with vendors, enforcing conventions, applying codes, and reviewing data records from all sources and on all platforms.
- Anticipates and collaborates on functional enhancements to databases affecting key populations including volunteers, major donors, legacy supporters and all other constituents. Continually analyzes database structure and processing functions in light of new programs and adjusts the database design to accommodate the changes. Maintains and enforces proper use of existing codes and structure. Regularly audits codes and database structure, manages creation of new codes or structural changes, and monitors use of data across functions.
- Support web applications/reports, including generating vendor support cases and working with the IT and Communications support team to resolve problems.
- Maintain web applications/reports including technical improvements and staff requested changes/enhancements.
- Facilitates staff understanding of procedures and protocols for data use between systems and establishes conventions of use by all classes of users. Trains the staff on select database systems and tools (Access, Great Plains, Convio and Salesforce). Interprets users' needs and recommends solutions. Develops and documents best processes and workflow.
- Education:
- Bachelor's (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent in information systems, computer sciences, business, or related discipline
- Experience:
- 3+ years of progressively responsible database administration in a marketing or fundraising environment, preferably with large database systems.
- Experience in systems integration, data exchange, and information systems architecting.
- 2+ years of experience with data manipulation, data conversion and data analysis activities in SQL database
- 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Access
- Prior experience with Raiser's Edge (Fundamentals and advanced features)
- Strong proficiency with Windows and related software, especially Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to create, manage, and document processes and procedures
- Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills
- 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.
- 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
- Job Title: Senior Grants Manager
- Reports To: Director, Grants & Childhood Hunger Strategy
- Supervision Responsibilities: None
- Employee Status: Full-time, salaried
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Chicago, IL
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Contact: Dale Cain - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Contact: Lynne Kunins - Boston, MA
Share Our Strength
Contact: Alicia McCabe - Manchester, NH
New Hampshire Food Bank
Contact: Becca Story - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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To Apply
No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Coleman at ldcoleman@strength.org. Please reference Senior Manager, Great American Bake Sale in the subject of the e-mail.
Deputy Director, Corporate Communications & Programs
Posted September 30, 2008
Position Summary
Responsible for developing, and managing implementation of, communications plans for Share Our Strength’s corporate partnerships and fundraising programs in coordination with part-time Director.
Responsibilities
Management:
Media Relations and Communications Strategy:
Location
Position is located at Share Our Strength’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Occasional travel required.
Qualifications
To Apply
No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Coleman at ldcoleman@strength.org. Please reference Deputy Director in the subject of the e-mail.
Field Managers
Posted September 23, 2008
Please note: These are remote staff positions. These positions will be based out of the person's home. No relocation costs will be covered.
Position Summary
Share Our Strength is seeking Field Managers to manage Taste of the Nation and other related Share Our Strength activities with the expectation to strengthen and grow the portfolio. The Field Manager is responsible for driving the development and implementation of a strong fundraising and leadership strategy. The Field Manager will serve as the manager and primary motivator of local volunteer leaders, corporate sponsors, chefs and restaurants.
We are looking for dynamic, hard-working, outgoing individuals who are savvy, resourceful and think out-of-the box. These individuals will already have a solid understanding or be willing to learn the event and culinary scene. These individuals have a strong vision to ensure Taste of the Nation is the premier culinary benefit, can motivate and inspire volunteers and recruit the best restaurants/chefs. S/he will strengthen the event and program by recruiting the right volunteer leadership, increasing event revenue by securing auction packages, local/regional sponsors, in-kind donations and reducing expenses.
Responsibilities
Oversee and execute successful Taste of the Nation events in 2009 in their region, ensuring Taste of the Nation is the premier culinary benefit
Manage and lead local volunteer committees to ensure the growth and success of Taste of the Nation events.
Develop new Taste of the Nation events and other fundraising events.
Work closely with Share Our Strength Headquarters in Washington, DC
Requirements
To Apply
If you wish to be considered for one of the field manager positions, please email your resume with a cover letter to Jennifer DeRosa. No phone calls please.
Data Analyst/Program Coordinator
Posted August 28, 2008
Position Summary
The Data Analyst\Program Coordinator is responsible for the management, development, understanding, and accuracy of fundraising and constituent databases maintained in Convio, SalesForce, Great Plains Dynamics and Raiser's Edge. To support the organization's fundraising programs, this person serves as the guidepost and gatekeeper for data as it moves through supporting systems and solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data and System Management:
Program Coordination:
Requirements
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
Other Qualifications:
This position is classified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
To Apply
Interested applicants should email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to humanresources@strength.org. No phone calls or faxes, please.
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
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
To Apply
Interested applicants should email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the attention of Amy Zganjar. No phone calls or faxes, please.
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
Principal Duties
Qualifications
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
Qualification Requirements
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
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
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
(may vary with site): 1718b9f685ecd77e6cfb08822538f178Benefits
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:
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:
Qualifications
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 Applyy
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.
Qualifications
Compensation
Internship is unpaid, but we can work with candidates to receive college credit.
To Applyy
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
Qualifications
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.
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