NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, BOSTON
Applications Support Analyst, National Headquarters, Boston
Senior Director, Development Strategy, National Headquarters, Boston
Foundation Relations Manager, National Headquarters, Boston
Director of Special Projects & Board Strategy, National Headquarters, Boston

ATLANTA
Director of Development, Atlanta
Director of Student Services

BOSTON
Director of Operations & Strategic Planning, Boston
IT Instructor, Boston
Investment Operations (IO) Instructor, Boston
Business Communications Instructor, Boston

CHICAGO
Executive Director, Chicago

NEW YORK
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PROVIDENCE
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Internship Program Manager, San Francisco Bay Area
Director of Development, San Francisco Bay Area
IT Instructor, San Francisco Bay Area

Seattle
Executive Director, Seattle

WASHINGTON, D.C.
Director of Development, Washington, D.C.
Donor Relations Manager, Washington, D.C.
IT Instructor, Washington, D.C
Development Manager, Washington, D.C

Applications Support Analyst, National Headquarters, Boston

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Working closely with and reporting to the Director of Applications, the Applications Support Analyst will support and train Year Up staff on our mission critical Data System and Applications. These systems, based on Salesforce.com CRM and Sharepoint technologies, are central to the organization’s capacity to collect, manage and analyze institutional information and directly impact the organizations capacity to serve students. The Applications Support Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the successful use of these applications by assisting users, providing feedback and training, and contributing to on-going development.

In keeping with Year Up’s values, the candidate may also interact on occasion with students, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students, faculty and other staff.

• Support & Training
• Provide excellent customer support to all staff on the use of the Year Up data system and applications.
• Manage a knowledge base system (FAQ’s, How To Guides).
• Gain an understanding of Year Up’s business processes and where the tools are used in support of these processes.  Make recommendations for system and / or business process improvements. 
• Orient new employees on the use of mission critical data systems and applications and provide training to select staff on a wide range of functionality. 
• Data Management and Reporting
• Assist staff in analyzing / utilizing data by designing and developing reports.
• Generate specialized reports for Executive Directors and Board Members.
• Import and export data as needed.
• System Development
  • Work with the Applications team to define and continually improve the systems to meet organizational needs and priorities. 
  • Help analyze end user business needs and design solutions to meet these needs.
  • Make modifications to the system configuration and develop additional functionality.
  • Research 3rd party technical solutions that will enhance the current system. 

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience designing/building/managing databases and data driven applications. 
• Working knowledge of SQL is required.  Experience with a CRM solution such as Salesforce.com and with web development or object-oriented programming is a plus.   
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including solid writing and written communications
• Strong problem solving skills coupled with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excited about technology and its impact, keeping abreast of industry trends and learning and adapting skill set quickly and accordingly.
• Experience and comfort in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks, relationships and projects
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Passion for the mission of Year Up and commitment to the potential of urban young adults.

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Senior Director, Development Strategy

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Year Up is seeking a Senior Director of Development Strategy – a newly created position due to growth – to proactively align the strong foundation and work of our development businesses across 7 sites (including headquarters) and create a culture and “engine” of development in our company, both of which are critical in our next life organizational stage.  Reporting to the National Director of Development & External Affairs, this position will play an integral role in moving our organization from project-based fundraising to an integrated, ongoing, process-based fundraising system.   By leveraging the current strengths of development teams, this individual will lead the organization and be the primary contributor in designing, creating, and implementing a development system that ensures ongoing, customized donor dialogue, enables sites to be more efficient, and provides leadership with performance management tools to achieve organizational objectives and donor stewardship.   The ideal candidate is a senior leader with a strong blend of demonstrated strategic planning skills, people and influence skills, and systems-building skills.  While the main focus of this role does not include fund solicitation, development or sales experience within a growing multi-million dollar organization is critical.

In keeping with Year Up’s values, the Senior Director of Development Strategy will also interact with students as a mentor and group facilitator, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students, instructors, and other staff.

• Design and implement an organization-wide, self-sustaining development infrastructure to support Year Up in the next stage of organizational growth.
• Responsibilities include creating infrastructure design, processes, tools, human resource training, and performance management to motivate teams and create an airtight system to ensure repeatable, high-quality processes as the organization scales.     
• Ensure the system maximizes fundraising potential by tracking each donor’s unique preferences, actions, interactions and feedback to continually customize the donor experience.
• Enhance National support in certain areas utilizing technology and on-line giving to increase high-touch donor experiences while creating efficiencies across the organization
• Define key performance metrics and management tools to cause outcomes that achieve and align local site, national leadership, and board development objectives.
• Partner with other functional areas such as data team and finance to create tracking and monitoring reports and processes that motivate behavior to desired outcomes. 
• Support sites by creating templates for donor communication, follow-up solicitation to events, defined moves management pathways, maximizing annual appeals and other organization-wide activities
• Identify and implement opportunities to support local and national prospect efforts (for example, research function and donor search tools, fresh development messages and tactics to provide reasons to increase number of contacts with prospective donors
• Support local sites by having National implement customized development initiatives that generate site revenue.
• Leverage strengths of current foundation and talent existing across 7 sites and teams

• Serve as a thought partner and primary advisor to National Director of Development & External Affairs, CEO, and Leadership team on Year Up’s fundraising strategy over time.  For example, at the end of our next fundraising campaign: how will the organization look different? how will the CEO role change? how will our capital structure change?  Based on this direction, lead creation of process to successfully implement this strategy.
• Work closely with marketing to create, integrate and align mission, messaging, and emotion into processes within the development system.
• Develop strategies for expanding the role of key donors into an extensive web of volunteers who support development efforts in a systematic, strategic manner.  And, as we have this virtual development organization of volunteers design strategy for manage them and maximizing their potential.
• Define strategy for planned giving and articulate this plan into capital structure
• Identify and manage consultants critical for evaluating strategic development questions

• Assist National Director of Development in annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting
• Support National Director and CEO in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship activities as needed.
• Manage external partnerships and consultants to define expectations, ensure open communication and measure performance outcomes and modify activities as needed.
• Take personal ownership in supporting Executive Directors and local site staff in a highly responsive manner.
• Ad hoc duties as arise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of proven track record in strategy, planning, organizing and managing projects requiring cross-functional leadership within a high-performing, entrepreneurial company or nonprofit organization
• Proven experience designing and managing multi-million dollar development/sales systems
• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a
• strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrated business acumen for leading initiatives and decisions forward in a collaborative, multi-site organization using influence rather than direct oversight
• Entrepreneurial mindset to continually build and improve systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead by influence
• Proven ability to identify key drivers of desired outcomes and establish metrics to manage performance.
• Excellent project management skills combined with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to make firm, executive-level decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Experience leading and managing teams with shared responsibility for outcomes while demonstrating a flexible and adaptable work style
• Demonstrated success creating and managing budgets in a resource-constrained environment
• BS or BA required; MBA preferred

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Year Up also offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, 401(k) match and vacation.

TO APPLY:
E-mail a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating the skills/experience you have that match the qualifications of this position as well as how you heard about the position to Sandy Stark at sstark@yearup.org.  Please title the e-mail “Senior Director of Development Strategy” and include how you heard about the position.  No phone calls, please.

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Foundation Relations Manager, National Headquarters, Boston

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Year Up is seeking an entrepreneurial and results-oriented Foundation Relations Manager to join its Development team to manage all fundraising activities related to national foundation, corporate and government grants. This individual will achieve the annual revenue goals through ongoing prospecting for new relationships and optimization of existing relationships. Reporting to the National Director of Development and External Affairs, the Foundation Relations Manager will identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of foundation donors, coordinate foundation fundraising activities with seven local site leaders, and support the National Director of Strategic Growth and Impact on securing public grants.

In keeping with Year Up’s values, the Foundation Relations Manager will also interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students, faculty and site leaders.

• Create a consistent stream of community and family foundation prospects, corporate prospects and public grant opportunities.
• Research and identify new sources of funding compatible with the organization’s mission and programming.
• Write creative grant proposals and presentations that include rational and emotionally compelling articulation of Year Up’s success in youth development, post-secondary education, and career training.
• Providing a high level of account management, including strategic plans for each relationship, annual calendar, contract fulfillment, and quarterly reporting.
• Lead relationship management activities including expanding partnerships through engaging mentors, volunteers and event participation.
• Build strong internal relationships with local site leaders to coordinate prospecting and account management of national foundations and corporations to provide funding for site operating and expansion needs.
• Assist National Director of Strategic Growth and Impact in writing grants for influence strategy.
• Establish and implement systems to ensure an effective grant-writing process, including tracking grant application statuses, creating and managing a grants and reporting calendar, and developing high-quality proposal templates.
• Keeping current on philanthropy news and policy reports relating to workforce development and disconnected young adults.

• 5+ years of professional fundraising experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
• Exceptional writing skills; experience writing and managing grants required • Relationship management experience with national accounts
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building relationships with internal partners
• Ability to speak and write in a compelling way about the organization’s funding and programmatic goals
• Professional and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proven passion for working with urban youth and an unshakable belief in their potential
• Understanding the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

TO APPLY:
E-mail a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating the skills/experience you have that match the qualifications of this position as well as how you heard about the position to Mirosia Kishenyuk at mkishenyuk@yearup.org.  Please title the e-mail “National Foundation Manager” and include how you heard about the position.  No phone calls, please.

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Director of Special Projects & Board Strategy, national

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Year Up is excited to announce the opening of the Director of Special Projects & Board Strategy position to work with our founder & CEO on a range of important initiatives and overall board management.  Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will serve as the CEO’s key resource for driving execution on strategic projects that arise on a regular and ad hoc basis.  The individual will also serve as the primary point of contact for Year Up’s national board, ensuring our governance bodies are supported and aligned with Year Up’s daily work.  In keeping with Year Up’s values, the candidate will interact with students as a mentor and group facilitator, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students, instructors and other staff.

The successful candidate for this position is relationship-oriented, a fast learner, a strategic thinker, resourceful, detail-oriented, self-directed, culturally competent and proactive.  S/he must be flexible to work in a fast-paced, highly interactive and diverse environment.

• Enthusiastically drive forward discrete and ongoing projects as assigned by the CEO.  Assignments will range from big-picture strategy to important details.  Sample projects may include:
• Revamping the metrics dashboard Year Up uses to manage organizational performance
• Creating an overview of the relevant policy landscape to identify opportunities to influence public policy 
• Performing market analysis to benchmark against other top-performing non-profits
• Fine-tuning the valuation model for pricing internships
• Serving as project manager for interactions with outside consultants
• Working with the CEO on expansion of Year Up to new markets
• Assign ownership and delegate tasks for special projects related to CEO needs, leveraging influence and people skills for communicating responsibilities to others
• Play critical role in pushing CEO agenda forward and tracking priorities, including saying “no” when appropriate
• Handle high-touch and/or confidential matters with external and internal stakeholders

• Build and nurture critical relationships with our key stakeholders in conjunction with the CEO
• Help guide the recruitment, on-boarding and engagement of National board members (and materials related to this process)
• Ensure quarterly board meetings run efficiently and effectively
• Own and guide the direction and accountability of board committees
• Drive the formulation of the agenda with the CEO and own the logistics, material compilation and dashboard production for quarterly board meetings
• Take responsibility for assigning appropriate follow up actions
• Drive forward efforts related to our governance bodies
• Project manage evolving efforts related to Year Up governance strategies (e.g., role definition for national and local boards) and drive the development of committees and their charters
• Plan annual governance summit
• Design, plan, implement and follow through on an annual governance summit for all national and local board members
• Utilize strategies of influence and dotted line management to oversee an internal team of “volunteers” to get work done

• Participate in and help shape agendas for weekly strategy meetings with Year Up executives
• Work closely with the COO and the senior executive team to ensure alignment across roles that directly leverage our CEO

• Fully participate in Learning Communities and/or as a student advisor/mentor as appropriate
• Live the values of Year Up and integrate them into one’s work on a daily basis
• Serve as a national team member supporting all sites
• As – in some ways – an extension of the CEO, develop relationships with staff members across the organization and develop strategies for regular communication

• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• 5+ years of proven track record in strategy, planning, organizing and managing people and projects requiring collaboration with and support of multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse teams, embracing and engaging diverse groups of people and an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in these interactions
• Entrepreneurial mindset to continually build and improve systems
• Excitement for taking on any task and ability to articulate how that task fits into a bigger, very exciting whole
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and ability to lead by influence
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to make firm, executive-level decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Experience leading and managing teams with shared responsibility for outcomes while demonstrating a flexible and adaptable work style
• Demonstrated success creating and managing budgets in a resource-constrained environment
• BS or BA required; master’s degree strongly preferred

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY:
E-mail a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating how your skills and experience matches the qualifications of this position to Mirosia Kishenyuk at mkishenyuk@yearup.org.  Please title the email “Director of Special Projects & Board Strategy” and include how you heard about the position.  No phone calls, please.

Deadline to apply is February 16th, 2010. Interviews begin January 4th, 2010.  Decision will be made by March 15th, 2010.

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Director of Development, ATLANTA

ATLANTA OFFICE:
Year Up Atlanta opened in March 2009 and will have served 60 new students in its first calendar year with 9 full and part-time staff, numerous volunteers, and several interns.  The Atlanta site plans to serve over 300 new students with a staff of over 30 by 2013.  Year Up has an entrepreneurial, fast paced, collaborative high support/high expectations/high feedback culture.  All staff members interact with students; facilitate student activities; and serve students as formal mentors/advisors.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
YU seeks a seasoned and creative fundraiser/manager with a proven track record to serve as Director of Development (DOD).  Reporting to and working closely with the Atlanta site’s Executive Director, the DOD is responsible for building a self-sustaining and scalable revenue “engine" and leading/managing all fundraising activities e.g. corporate, foundation and individual giving including strategy development, direct solicitation, donor relations and tracking system management. 

The ideal candidate will be driven to generate and lead new projects & partnerships and will be prepared to manage all of the back-end work involved with a start-up organization.  The DOD will collaborate with his/her counterparts at the national office and other local sites.  Occasional domestic travel is required.

• Demonstrated passion for/commitment to urban young adults via proven volunteer or career activities
• Significant prior experience in ethnically, demographically and culturally diverse environments
• History of thriving in a fast paced, high growth, team oriented, flat organizational structure where priorities change rapidly, lines of authority are blurred and everyone rolls up their shirtsleeves
• 7+ years successful management level experience in all aspects of fundraising including:
• grant writing; prospecting, cultivating relationships with, and soliciting corporations, foundations, individuals & public sector donors
• planning and executing capital campaigns
• special event planning and project management
• Intimate knowledge of/and existing relationships within the Atlanta fundraising community
• Special competency in individual giving, preferably within Atlanta philanthropic community
• An engaging and collaborative leadership style with mature interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle and manage multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
• Full working knowledge of fund raising tracking systems
• Seasoned no-nonsense supervisor, capable of making tough staffing decisions
• Excellent communication skills; history taking initiative & delivering results
• BA required, CFRE certification and/or MA in development/fundraising, highly desirable

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY:
Year Up has partnered with the LeRoi Group for filling this search.  For more information, please contact Kenneth Lee, kennethlee@theleroigroup.com,
404-508-0834 or click here:  Apply Online Now

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Director of Student Services, atlanta

ATLANTA OFFICE:
Year Up Atlanta opened in March 2009 and will have served 60 new students in its first calendar year with 9 full and part-time staff, numerous volunteers, and several interns.  The Atlanta site plans to serve over 300 new students with a staff of over 30 by 2013.  Year Up has an entrepreneurial, fast paced, collaborative high support/high expectations/high feedback culture.  All staff members interact with students; facilitate student activities; and serve students as formal mentors/advisors.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director of Student Services (DSS) is a new position, reports to the Atlanta Executive Director and is responsible for monitoring, supporting and enhancing the “quality of life” that students experience in the Year Up program.  This includes building internal capacity and expanding access to external resources for delivering counseling and related social services. This position will also collaborate with the admissions and enrollment processes, and will deliver life skills programming and coaching.

• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• History of thriving in a fast paced, high growth, team oriented, flat organizational structure where priorities change rapidly, lines of authority are blurred and everyone rolls up their shirtsleeves
• 10+ years experience as a no-nonsense counselor/therapist for at-risk individuals, particularly young adults, including:
• Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of counseling and related programs
• An existing network of contacts within and extensive knowledge of the social services resources available in Metro Atlanta
• History of cultivating relationships and building alliances with agencies and schools
• Experience developing and implementing related curriculum
• An engaging and collaborative leadership style with mature interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle and manage multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated scholarship, e.g. publications or presentations regarding working with urban young adults, highly desirable
• Impeccable reputation with regard to ethics and integrity, etc.
• Prior experience in admissions and enrollment is highly desirable
• Seasoned no-nonsense supervisor, capable of making tough staffing decisions
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• MSW and Ph.D. strongly preferred

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY:
Year Up has partnered with the LeRoi Group for filling this search.  For more information, please contact Kenneth Lee, kennethlee@theleroigroup.com, 404-508-0834 or click here:  Apply Online Now

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Director of Operations & Strategic Planning, Boston

In our ninth year of operations, Year Up serves more than 800 students across six sites in Boston, Providence, Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco and Atlanta and we expect to add 1-2 sites per year over the next 4 years. Year Up has received numerous awards, including Fast Company Magazine's Social Capitalist Award for our innovative business model and social impact in 2005, 2007 and 2008. For more information about our program, please visit www.yearup.org.

The candidate will be responsible for creating a seamless and effective environment for Year Up staff to meet their goals and fulfill the organization's mission. S/he will have primary responsibilities for leading organization-wide goal setting and driving implementation; enhancing professional development systems for Year Up staff; budgeting and managing Year Up's financial resources; and strengthening operational systems and processes.

In keeping with Year Up's values, the Director of Operations & Strategic Planning will also interact with students as a mentor and group facilitator, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students, faculty and other staff.

Responsibilities:

Organization-Wide Goal Setting

• Lead Year Up Boston's annual goal setting process and facilitate regular strategic planning; ensure Year Up Boston's goals and operations align with national organizational priorities
• Regularly evaluate operating results to ensure organizational goals are being met
• Identify special projects that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Boston site
• Drive the execution of key cross-functional priorities in collaboration with Boston leadership team

Professional Development Systems

• Lead in the planning, development and implementation of regular professional development opportunities and training for Year Up Boston staff
• Standardize and streamline the interviewing, hiring and employee on-boarding processes for Year Up Boston
• Enhance Year Up Boston's approach to strategic team development, including regular bench assessment and pipeline planning
• Ensure site teambuilding strategy (recognition systems, celebrations, office décor, etc) in place and executed

Budgeting and Finance

• Manage the annual budget development process across all departments and implement budget tracking systems
• Provide Boston's leadership team timely and insightful analysis of operations to ensure the most efficient utilization of Year Up Boston's resources

Operational Systems

• Lead the development and standardization of day-to-day operational systems, participating in both executive-level and detail-level decision-making on the full range of Year Up Boston activities
• Oversee an Office Manager responsible for smooth office operations, including relationships with service providers and external vendors
• Represent Boston's voice in cross-site operations matters; collaborate with colleagues in Year Up's national office to effectively roll out cross-site operations initiatives
• Embrace and take on ad hoc issues related to site operations

• A passion for serving urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• 8+ years of experience leading the development and execution of key operational and strategic functions within a high-performing, entrepreneurial company or nonprofit organization
• 2-3 years direct management and dotted-line/influence management preferred
• Excellent project management skills combined with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to make firm, executive-level decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Experience leading and managing teams with shared responsibility for outcomes while demonstrating a flexible and adaptable work style
• Demonstrated success creating and managing budgets in a resource-constrained environment
• Experience leading an organization through periods of significant growth
• Sophisticated interpersonal and people management skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytically-minded, with an ability to solve problems independently and in teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Year Up is an equal opportunity employer.

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Information Technology Instructor (full-time), Boston

In our ninth year of operations, Year Up serves more than 600 students per year across six sites in Boston, Providence, Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco and Atlanta, and has received numerous awards, including Fast Company Magazine's Social Capitalist Award for innovative business model and social impact in 2005, 2007 and 2008. See www.yearup.org for more information about our program.

Every instructor at Year Up is more than a technical trainer/instructor. The foundation of our business model is high support and high expectations for our students. As such, instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping to build their confidence, and advising them on choices (personal, professional, and educational) that will help them to reach their goals. In addition, every instructor works collaboratively with a dedicated group of professionals to ensure the success of students in their learning community.

Instructors also participate in committees, learning community meetings, and other activities that enable our organization to operate and grow successfully. Our success to date is measurable: over 85% of our graduates are employed, at an average rate of $14+/hour, within six months of graduation.

• A proven passion for working with urban youth, an unshakeable belief in their potential, and confidence in his/her ability to make a difference
• Required: Educational degree in Information Technology (Preferred: Degree plus additional industry standard certifications: A+, MCSE, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows networking and troubleshooting and PC hardware support
• At least 2 years experience as an educator; additional experience as an industry/corporate trainer is a plus
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; experience working with a similar student population
• An interest in implementing progressive teaching methodologies and in creating a hands-on interactive learning environment
• Ability to work in a team and to be able to collaborate with others
• Comfortable with change in a fast moving environment

Year Up is an equal opportunity employer

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Investment Operations (IO) Instructor, Boston

In our ninth year of operations, Year Up serves more than 600 students per year across six sites in Boston, Providence, Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco and Atlanta, and expects to add 1-2 sites per year over the next 4 years. Year Up has received numerous awards, including Fast Company Magazine's Social Capitalist Award for innovative business model and social impact in 2005, 2007 and 2008. See www.yearup.org for more information about our program.

Every instructor at Year Up is more than a technical trainer. The foundation of our business model is high support and high expectations for our students. As such, instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping to build their confidence, and advising them on choices (personal, professional, and educational) that will help them to reach their goals. In addition, every instructor works collaboratively with a dedicated group of professionals to ensure the success of students in their learning community.

Instructors also participate in committees, learning community meetings, and other activities that enable our organization to operate and grow successfully. Our success to date is measurable: over 85% of our graduates are employed, at an average rate of $14+/hour, within six months of graduation.

• A proven passion for working with urban youth, an unshakeable belief in their potential, and confidence in his/her ability to make a difference
• Required: Educational degree in Business. Preferred: Degree plus additional industry standard certifications: Series 6, Series 7, CFP (Certified Financial Planner, CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter))
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Personal Finance, Stock, Bonds and Mutual Funds
• At least 2 years experience as an educator; additional experience as an industry/corporate trainer is a plus
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; experience working with a similar student population
• An interest in implementing progressive teaching methodologies and in creating a hands-on interactive learning environment

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Business Communications Instructor (full-time), Boston

In our ninth year of operations, Year Up serves more than 600 students per year across six sites in Boston, Providence, Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco and Atlanta, and has received numerous awards, including Fast Company Magazine's Social Capitalist Award for innovative business model and social impact in 2005, 2007 and 2008. See www.yearup.org for more information about our program.

Every instructor at Year Up is more than a technical trainer/instructor. The foundation of our business model is high support and high expectations for our students. As such, instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping to build their confidence, and advising them on choices (personal, professional, and educational) that will help them to reach their goals. In addition, every instructor works collaboratively with a dedicated group of professionals to ensure the success of students in their learning community.

Instructors also participate in committees, learning community meetings, and other activities that enable our organization to operate and grow successfully. Our success to date is measurable: over 85% of our graduates are employed, at an average rate of $14+/hour, within six months of graduation.

• A proven passion for working with urban youth, an unshakeable belief in their potential, and confidence in his/her ability to make a difference
• The ability to produce and instruct high-quality, well-prepared, college-level classes where students learn, are challenged and enjoy the learning process
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; experience working with a similar student population
• Demonstrated ability to develop curricula that meets college-level course requirements and workplace needs
• An interest in implementing progressive teaching methodologies and in creating a hands-on interactive learning environment
• Experience with developing multiple assessments that measure the progress and performance of a diverse student population
• Master's degree in a related field highly preferred
• At least two years teaching experience (preferably experience in writing and/or communications instruction at high school/college level, or in corporate industry)
• Ability to work in a team and to be able to collaborate with others
• Comfortable with change in a fast moving environment

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Executive Director, Chicago

After an initial orientation and building phase in Boston working directly with the National Site Director, the Executive Director will be on the ground in Chicago, leading and managing fundraising, partner cultivation, marketing/PR, and staff recruitment and management. The Executive Director will be expected to work closely with students, building an environment of trust by engaging them on a daily basis in ways that support the students’ and the organization’s success, values and culture.

• Work with a national team of social entrepreneurs to build a business and program model for continued national replication
• Create and lead business development efforts throughout Chicago to establish a network of support that will drive local program development and success

• Raise funds to meet annual operating expenses by cultivating individual, foundation, corporate and government donors
• Secure in-kind corporate and individual donations
• Support and participate in network-wide fundraising initiatives with other site Executive Directors and the Founder/CEO

• Create and engage a local advisory board
• Cultivate corporate, government and academic internship partners to ensure every Year Up student has access to a 6-month internship
• Initiate and develop relationships with academic institution(s) to obtain and maintain Year Up’s accreditation status as a workforce development program
• Develop and maintain relationships with all other constituencies, including donors, students, volunteers, academic partners, and community organizations
• Raise Year Up’s profile through marketing and one-on-one networking with key stakeholders, media outlets and the general public

• Develop, lead and oversee the site’s program activities (curriculum, internships, and placements), establishing the operational benchmarks, timelines, and resources needed to achieve consistent quality results
• Recruit, lead, manage, motivate and mentor all site personnel, including program staff and operations staff in fundraising, finance and human resources
• Cultivate a trusting and nurturing environment for students, staff and partners

• 5-10 years of significant achievement in the private or nonprofit sectors with demonstrated success delivering ambitious sales, fundraising and/or partnership goals, including exceptional strategic planning and operational skills
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, complex start-up and/or entrepreneurial environment
• Proven track record of initiating, cultivating and managing relationships with key constituencies in Chicago, including knowledge of corporations, foundations, high schools, and institutions of higher education
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build, cultivate and leverage personal and professional networks and relationships, develop and deliver successful presentations, and collaborate and negotiate effectively; experience selling to corporate Chief Information Officers preferred
• Experience in the design, development and delivery of adult education and/or with Year Up’s target population (at-risk urban young adults aged 18-24) is highly desirable
• Team player with a passion for Year Up’s vision and a commitment to professional development and mentoring
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; an advanced degree in business or public policy preferred

Year Up is an equal opportunity employer committed to building high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve. Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, (both in Word format) to yearupchicago@bridgespan.org The Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the hard work of developing strategies and building organizations that inspire and accelerate social change.

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Internship Program Manager, San Francisco Bay Area

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Year Up is seeking an Internship Program Manager to serve as a primary resource for program participants transitioning into their internships with our Bay Area corporate partners. The Internship Manager will help manage day-to-day interactions between Year Up, interns and corporate partners and assist interns in their career growth through training, ongoing support, counseling and mentoring of participants during and in the pre- and post-internship phases of the program. Specifically, the Internship Program Manager will develop and manage the curriculum of the weekly Internship Management Class. This role is also responsible for assisting interns in developing the professional behaviors conducive to personal and professional growth and for determining internship placement, student counseling and career preparation, and transition into the workforce and higher education. S/he will also work closely with members of the internship team to effectively manage and grow partner relationships and raise the awareness of Year Up’s internship program

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator across a variety of audiences and experienced in working with internship programs – on the program, college/university or corporate side. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who can build relationships with multiple varied constituents and provide leadership during the internship portion of the Year Up program.

In keeping with Year Up’s values, the Internship Program Manager will also interact with students as a mentor and group facilitator, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students, faculty and other staff.

• Consult, counsel and advise students on their internship experience and career development by holding individual interviews, providing personalized consultations, conducting site visits and making referrals to appropriate internal and external resources.
• Hold students accountable to Year Up values and behavior contract during the internship period.
• With the help of the Director of Program Growth and Quality, Year Up instructors, the City College of San Francisco (Year Up Bay Area’s college partner), develop and manage the curriculum for the weekly Internship Management Class. Develop, coordinate, and host workshops and presentations for students on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, internship professionalism and success, and workplace culture.
• Counsel interns on “Life after Year Up” goals to gain employment and/or college placement after graduation.

• Alongside other Internship and Corporate Engagement staff, build and manage corporate partner relationships.
• Coordinate corporate partner relations, which might include organizing corporate events, scheduling orientation meetings, and conducting corporate site visits to support interns.
• Initiate procedures and processes that establish high service operating practices that strengthen the internship program.

• Contribute to the well-being and success of advisees.
• Facilitate collaboration across functional teams.
• Facilitate and lead group activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up.
• Understanding the Opportunity Divide and its drivers and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• 2-3 years experience in successful job-placement, workforce-development or internship programs and an interest in experiential education.
• Good judgment and the ability to prioritize workflow and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coaching ability and high comfort level in having one-on-one coaching conversations with students to provide professional guidance.
• Proven ability to make good, proactive decisions in potentially emotionally charged situations and/or in the absence of complete clarity; comfortable taking risks.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with others across the organization and with external partners.
• Ability to lead, willingness to be led, and comfortable with situational leadership. Ability to model the highest level of professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Year Up also offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, 401(k) match and vacation.

TO APPLY:
E-mail a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating the skills and experience you have that match the qualifications of this position as well as how you heard about the position to Jessica Cogan at jcogan@yearup.org. Please title the e-mail Internship Program Manager and include how you heard about the position.  No phone calls, please.

Deadline to apply is March 1, 2010.

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IT Instructor, San Francisco Bay Area

The IT Instructor role is a year-round, full-time position that incorporates teaching, curriculum development, advising, group facilitation, and committee work. The instructor will teach Introduction to Computer Applications and Computer & Network Support I & II from an existing but evolving curriculum. Emphasis in the classroom is on the students learning from each other and through their own curiosity, not just from the teacher.

Every instructor at Year Up is more than just a technical trainer. The foundation of our business model is high support and high expectations for our students. As such, instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping to build their confidence, and advising them on choices (personal, professional, and educational) that will help them to reach their goals.

Instructors also participate in committees, site meetings, and other activities that enable our organization to operate and grow successfully. Our success to date is measurable: over 85% of our graduates are employed, at an average rate of $15+/hour, within six months of graduation.

• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakeable belief in their potential, and confidence in one's ability to make a difference
• Strong, dynamic interpersonal and team skills. Experience working with diverse individuals and groups
• Experience teaching or working with urban youth, preferably with the 18-24 age range
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Intermediate- to expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office 2003/2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, networking & troubleshooting, TCP/IP basics, and PC hardware support
• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in a related field
  (applicants without a Bachelor's Degree may be considered for a Teaching Fellow position)

• Experience working with a similar population
• Technical training and/or classroom teaching experience
• Technical certification (A+, MCSA, MCSE, etc.) and/or experience in an IT support role

Year Up is strongly committed to diversity and encourages applications from people who can contribute to our diversity

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Director of Development, San Francisco Bay Area

In this newly created role, the Director of Development (DoD) will build infrastructure for the site's development program and devise a long term fundraising strategy. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Year Up San Francisco Bay Area site, Jay Banfield, and working with members of the national team, the Development Director will manage and implement all activities relating to fundraising, donor management, marketing, and events to support the San Francisco Bay Area site's annual operating budget. The operating budget for 2009 is $1.8M, with a fundraising target of $1M. The Development Director will leverage the time of the Executive Director and take the lead on cultivating and managing all donor relationships and stewardship.

YU prides itself on its "high expectation, high support" culture for both the students and staff. Its employees' dedication to the organization's mission can tangibly be seen on a daily basis, where they all, regardless of role, interact regularly with students, contributing to an environment that invites interaction and engagement throughout all levels of the organization.

The new DoD should be a strategic thinker and skilled relationship builder with a demonstrated track record of successful fundraising, particularly in the individual major gifts arena in the not-for-profit world. Year Up San Francisco Bay Area seeks a candidate who will embrace its mission, commit to expanding its reach, and craft ways to convey its goals so that they translate to a measurable increase in monies raised.

The organization was founded by Gerald Chertavian to help bridge the opportunity divide between the estimated 4.3 million youth in this country who are neither employed nor enrolled in higher education and the rest of the U.S. workforce. Armed with skills honed through a career as a successful corporate CEO and an intimate knowledge of the challenges facing disconnected youth attained through involvement in the Big Brother mentoring program, Gerald founded Year Up on the belief that myriad problems could be solved by connecting urban youth with corporations in need of entry-level talent. With research supporting many of the observations he'd made, Gerald opened Year Up in Boston in 2001 to 22 high school graduates, some of whom had limited college experience, but none of whom had prospects other than minimum-wage employment. Since then, Year Up's growth trajectory has been steep. With sites in Boston, New York City, Providence, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and San Francisco, Year Up now serves more than 800 students. Through its ambitious national growth plans, Year Up aims to serve several thousand students annually by 2016. It will accomplish this by building programs in up to 25 cities where demographic data show the greatest concentration of disconnected youth. Already, it has increased its annual operating budget from $700K in 2001 to $24Million in 2009. And, it has developed a network of more than 80 corporate partners; companies that support Year Up's internship program, which currently accounts for over 40% of Year Up's operating revenue.

Year Up, as an organization, is focused heavily on results and accountability. It tracks its overall program outcomes using a "Management Dashboard" that generates a scorecard to monitor progress with the staff and Board. The scorecard tracks 19 metrics in seven key program areas: student pipeline cultivation, consistent student support, teaching marketable skills, providing quality service to partners, student success, staff recruitment and retention, and sustainable program infrastructure.

The Bay Area site is run by Jay Banfield, who graduated from Stanford University and began his career as a business development manager at Oracle Corporation in Washington, DC. While at Oracle, he built corporate volunteer programs and participated in the launch of the Clinton Administration's AmeriCorps program, thereby prompting a return to the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned a Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree. Jay has worked on local, state and national political campaigns and has served in both the legislative and executive branches of government. Jay was appointed the Assistant Treasurer for the City and County of San Francisco in 1999 where he spearheaded a national award-winning e-government initiative. He was awarded the city's Public Managerial Leadership Award in 2001 and later was appointed an Assistant General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Jay has served on a number of Bay Area nonprofit boards, and prior to joining Year Up, served as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Parks Trust. For several years Jay also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Edward S. Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University.

Looking forward, the new DoD will have the opportunity to build a development shop within a program with many assets, including a positive approach to youth development with quantifiable results, an increasingly successful national fundraising program, a compelling mission, a bright and enthusiastic staff, and a highly motivated, fast moving, well connected CEO.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead the creation and implementation of Year Up San Francisco Bay Area fundraising strategy in conjunction with the Executive Director, national development staff, and internship staff
• Cultivate, manage, steward, and track relationships with all donors and prospects including individuals, corporations, and foundations; leverage the Executive Director's time in cultivating high-potential donors and prospects
• Develop and manage annual fundraising budget and provide progress reports to Executive Director and national staff on a regular basis
• Ensure the effective use of fundraising database and development files
• Oversee the execution of fundraising events and the preparation of high-quality donor correspondence, proposals, grants, reports, mailings, and acknowledgements required to support ongoing fundraising activities
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization in the local press, business and political community

Qualifications:

• 5 - 7 years of experience managing a development function in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
• Experience developing and cultivating individual, corporate and foundation relationships; a preexisting knowledge of the Bay Area philanthropic community preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Commitment and passion for the mission of Year Up
• Excellent writing skills with demonstrated success in grant and proposal writing
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and development database
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

The successful candidate will not only have a passion for, and ability to communicate YUs mission, but will be energized and genuinely excited about being a member of a highly talented, mission-driven, entrepreneurial culture. S/he will be expected to interact with students as a mentor and group facilitator, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students, faculty and other staff.

Key Competencies:

Setting Direction and Driving Execution:

• Organizes and develops processes to ensure deadlines met and goals achieved
• Meticulously manages details that ensure the job is done
• Manages "up" and indirectly influences to ensure priorities met and goals aligned

Communicating and Building Relationships:

• Interacts with a broad range of stakeholders with different interests and needs
• Demonstrates advanced uses of empathy in building rapport with new contacts and cultivating relationships on behalf of Year Up
• Communicates persuasively and articulately

Key Qualities and Beliefs:

An unshakeable, deeply held personal belief that:

• An opportunity divide exists in U.S., especially for young adults
• This opportunity divide must be closed to achieve economic justice and remain a globally competitive nation


• The potential of young adults is unlimited; the right skills, experience and guidance will lead to professional careers and higher education

Respects and values others:

• Builds relationships marked by respect, trust, and integrity. Treats others as would like to be treated. Does not feel 'threatened' by others' strengths.

Strives to learn:

• Personally engaged in life-long learning and growth. Strong sense of self-awareness. Able to seek feedback, adapt practices, and continue to evolve.

Cultural competence, diversity, and inclusivity:

• Committed to being part of an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences make significant contributions.

Comfortable in an environment of high energy, rapid change, and entrepreneurship:

• Self-starter. Flexible and comfortable working with ambiguity.

Inquiries may be directed via email to:

For additional information about Year Up, please go to www.yearup.org

Year Up is committed to diversity among its staff and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Executive Director, Seattle

POSITION OVERVIEW:
After an initial orientation and building phase in Boston working directly with the National Site Director, the Executive Director will be on the ground in Seattle, leading and managing fundraising, partner cultivation, marketing/PR, and staff recruitment and management. The Executive Director will be expected to work closely with students, building an environment of trust by engaging them on a daily basis in ways that support the students’ and the organization’s success, values and culture.

• Work with a national team of social entrepreneurs to build a business and program model for continued national replication
• Create and lead business development efforts throughout Seattle to establish a network of support that will drive local program development and success

• Raise funds to meet annual operating expenses by cultivating individual, foundation, corporate and government donors
• Secure in-kind corporate and individual donations
• Support and participate in network-wide fundraising initiatives with other site Executive Directors and the Founder/CEO

• Create and engage a local advisory board
• Cultivate corporate, government and academic internship partners to ensure every Year Up student has access to a 6-month internship
• Initiate and develop relationships with academic institution(s) to obtain and maintain Year Up’s accreditation status as a workforce development program
• Develop and maintain relationships with all other constituencies, including donors, students, volunteers, academic partners, and community organizations
• Raise Year Up’s profile through marketing and one-on-one networking with key stakeholders, media outlets and the general public

• Develop, lead and oversee the site’s program activities (curriculum, internships, and placements), establishing the operational benchmarks, timelines, and resources needed to achieve consistent quality results
• Recruit, lead, manage, motivate and mentor all site personnel, including program staff and operations staff in fundraising, finance and human resources
• Cultivate a trusting and nurturing environment for students, staff and partners

• 5-10 years of significant achievement in the private or nonprofit sectors with demonstrated success delivering ambitious sales, fundraising and/or partnership goals, including exceptional strategic planning and operational skills
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, complex start-up and/or entrepreneurial environment
• Proven track record of initiating, cultivating and managing relationships with key constituencies in Seattle, including knowledge of corporations, foundations, high schools, and institutions of higher education
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build, cultivate and leverage personal and professional networks and relationships, develop and deliver successful presentations, and collaborate and negotiate effectively; experience selling to corporate Chief Information Officers preferred
• Experience in the design, development and delivery of adult education and/or with Year Up’s target population (at-risk urban young adults aged 18-24) is highly desirable
• Team player with a passion for working with urban young adults and an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Commitment to professional development and mentoring
• Understanding the Opportunity Divide and its drivers with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; an advanced degree in business or public policy preferred

Year Up is an equal opportunity employer committed to building high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve.  In Word format, please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, stating the skills/experience you have that match the qualifications of this position, why you are interested in the position and how you heard about it to yearupseattle@bridgespan.org.  Please title the e-mail “Executive Director, Seattle”.

The Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the hard work of developing strategies and building organizations that inspire and accelerate social change.

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Director of Development, washington, d.c.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Year Up is seeking a Director of Development to lead the local organization’s efforts in fundraising, donor cultivation, marketing and events.  Reporting directly to the Senior Development Advisor, the individual in this position will have the opportunity to interact with leaders in the workforce development, higher education, government and philanthropic sectors.  S/he will be poised for growth as a thought partner working with the organization’s leadership team on Year Up’s national influence strategy.  The Director of Development will also work collaboratively with the development team in managing and growing donor relationships and raising awareness in the community of the Year Up program.

• Lead creation and implementation of Year Up National Capital Region fundraising strategy in conjunction with the Director of Development, Executive Director and development team
• Cultivate, manage, steward, and track relationships with all donors and prospects including individual corporations, foundations, and government agencies
• With direction from the Director of Development, help lead and motivate a three-member development team – providing professional development where appropriate – to ensure high performance.
• Assist with the development and management of annual fundraising budget and provide progress reports to Development Director on a regular basis
• Ensure the effective use of fundraising database and development files
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality donor correspondence, proposals, grants, reports, mailings, and acknowledgements required to support ongoing fundraising activities
• Oversee the high-quality delivery of all DC-based events, marketing and outreach activities, including the 2010 Gala

• Serve as an advisor for a small number of current students
• Participate in and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Work collaboratively with the YU team to accomplish any tasks that need to be accomplished at our site

Qualifications: 

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a development or marketing position, preferably in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment

• Experience developing and cultivating individual donors; a preexisting knowledge of the National Capital Region philanthropic community preferred
• Experience in conceptualizing and implementing fundraising events
• Familiarity with using social media for networking and outreach; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and development databases
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Commitment and passion for the mission of Year Up
• Excellent writing skills
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Year Up also offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, 401(k) match and vacation.

To Apply:
E-mail a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating the skills/experience you have that match the qualifications of this position as well as how you heard about the position to Nicolette Berté at jobsncr@yearup.org.  Please include “Director of Development” in the subject line.  No phone calls please.

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Donor Relations Manager, Washington, d.c.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Year Up is seeking a Donor Relations Manger to support the local organization’s efforts in fundraising, donor cultivation, marketing and events.  Reporting directly to the Senior Development Advisor, the individual in this position will play an integral role in managing and growing donor relationships and raising awareness in the community of the Year Up program. S/he will also work in close collaboration with the members of the development team towards these efforts and to reach quarterly and yearly fundraising and development goals.

• In conjunction with the development team, lead creation and implementation of Year Up National Capital Region fundraising strategy as it relates to small and mid-size donors
• Help conceptualize and implement donor cultivation, engagement and stewardship events and campaigns
• Raise Year Up’s public and online presence through use of social media, online newsletters, mail campaigns, and other communications strategies
• Develop strategy to convert volunteers to donors
• Cultivate, manage, steward, and track relationships with all individual donors and prospects
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality individual donor correspondence, proposals, reports, mailings, and acknowledgements required to support ongoing fundraising activities
• Work with the development team to plan and deliver high-quality fundraising and development events and marketing and outreach activities, including the 2010 Gala

• Serve as an advisor for a small number of students
• Participate in, and sometimes facilitate, weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Work collaboratively with the YU team to accomplish any tasks that need to be accomplished at our site

Qualifications: 

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a development or marketing position, preferably in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
• Experience developing and cultivating individual donors; a preexisting knowledge of the National Capital Region philanthropic community preferred
• Experience in conceptualizing and implementing fundraising events
• Familiarity with using social media for networking and outreach; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and development databases
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Commitment and passion for the mission of Year Up
• Excellent writing skills
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Year Up also offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, 401(k) match and vacation.

To Apply:
E-mail a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating the skills/experience you have that match the qualifications of this position as well as how you heard about the position to Nicolette Berté at jobsncr@yearup.org.  Please include “Donor Relations Manager” in the subject line.  No phone calls please.

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IT Instructor, Washington, D.C

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Year Up is seeking an Information Technology Instructor to support programmatic and academic activities including teaching, curriculum development, lesson planning and advising

The IT instructor at Year Up is more than just a technical trainer. The individual in this role is tasked with providing high support for, and having high expectations of, our students.  S/he trains students not just in their acquisition of technical skills; Year Up guides students in workplace etiquette and behavior, personal and professional decision-making, and communication skills.  The goal is to build students’ skills and confidence in preparation for success on, and beyond, their Year Up internships.

The IT Instructor reports directly to the Director of Academics.  Instructors participate in committees, site meetings, and other activities that enable our organization to operate and grow successfully. 

• Teach the three courses that comprise the Year Up IT curriculum: Introduction to Computer Applications and Computer and Network Support I and II.
• Develop and implement quality lesson plans that deliver the material to students of varying levels of experience and learning styles.
• Collaborate with other members of the academic team to develop curricula and syllabi, providing suggestions for improvement as appropriate.
• Create interactive, collaborative and experiential learning and classroom environments.
• Uphold the Year Up student contract, which sets the minimum standards of behavior expected of professionals in the workplace.

• Serve as an advisor for a small number of students
• Participate in and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Work collaboratively with the YU team to accomplish any tasks that need to be accomplished at our site

Qualifications: 

• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakeable belief in their potential, and confidence in one's ability to make a difference
• Very strong communication, teamwork and professional skills
• Intermediate to expert level proficiency in desktop support, help desk and troubleshooting; Windows 9x, NT, 2000 and XP; Network Connectivity; TCP/IP basics, and PC hardware support; Printing; MS Office; Internet and Email/Group Ware applications
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and evolving culture
• Bachelor's degree and three to five years field experience; Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
• At least two of the following:

• Experience working with a similar population
• Technical training and/or classroom teaching experience
• Technical certification (A+, MCSA, MCSE, etc.) and/or experience in an IT support role

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Year Up also offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, 401(k) match and vacation.

To Apply:
E-mail a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating the skills/experience you have that match the qualifications of this position as well as how you heard about the position to Nicolette Berté at jobsncr@yearup.org.  Please include “IT Instructor” in the subject line.  No phone calls please.

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Development Manager, Washington, D.C.

The Opportunity

The Manager of Development supports activities related to fundraising, donor management, marketing, and events. The Manager of Development will work closely with members of the development team to effectively manage and grow donor relationships and raise the awareness of Year Up's program. Please see more at www.yearup.org.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

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Year Up is an equal opportunity employer. Year Up is committed to hiring staff who reflect the diversity of the communities it serves.