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New Search: Director of Partnerships With Aim High

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Introduction

Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with Aim High on their search for the Director of Partnerships. This is a hybrid role located in San Francisco, CA. Qualified candidates are encouraged to email their cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, Pillar’s Founder/Executive Search Consultant, at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

About Aim High

Aim High embraces the raw beauty of early adolescence by focusing on middle school (ages of 11 to 14), a vital stage of maturation. It is also critical to educational trajectories: improving the college and career readiness skills students possess by eighth grade has the largest impact on high school graduates’ ultimate level of college and career readiness – even more than any single high school-level enhancement. Summer programs are particularly effective in mitigating the inequity caused by systemic barriers in education. Despite its importance, just 1.1% of the 5.5 million middle school students from low-income communities nationwide have access to free summer enrichment programs. Aim High’s multi-year, five-week summer program combines pedagogical rigor with emotional depth to ignite the boundless potential within young people navigating systemic barriers.

They envision every middle school student having access to joyful summer learning, inspired and innovative teachers, and the support they need to succeed in school and life.

Aim High was founded on the belief that every student has the right to a quality education. In 1986 they launched at one site in San Francisco with just 50 students. Over the last 35 years, they have expanded across the Bay Area in every direction, as far as Napa and Tahoe-Truckee. Along the way, their transformative summer enrichment program has empowered thousands of middle schoolers from low-income neighborhoods, igniting their love of learning and yielding real results – 98% of Aim High alumni graduate and go on to college.

Learn more at www.aimhigh.org.

The Opportunity

Aim High is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its Director of Partnerships. Reporting to VP of Philanthropy and Marketing and in partnership with the CEO, this dynamic role will support the organization’s long-term vision of increasing the number of students who have access to the Aim High program by forming strong earned-revenue partnerships with schools, districts, and community-based organizations. This includes creating and driving a strategic approach to growing our earned revenue strategy in a sustainable way. This role is highly collaborative and requires strategic thinking that can set up the organization for ambitious and sustainable growth. This position works closely with its CEO, Board of Trustees, and members of the Aim High staff.

Aim High is in the midst of creating the next strategic plan, and this position will take the lead in building an earned revenue strategy that increases revenue growth on an annual basis. FY23, the target is $500,000 and subsequent years will have increased targets. If this sounds like an ideal role for you, you will have the opportunity to…

Drive partnerships strategy:

  • Working closely with the CEO, VP of Philanthropy and Marketing, VP of Program Design and Impact, and VP of Program Operations to build and execute the organization’s earned revenue strategy, including owning the development of a pipeline of prospects capable of entering a fee-for-service relationship with Aim High. Lead the execution of the annual business development strategy and forecast to meet revenue growth targets.
  • Lead the development and management of the organization’s selection criteria and MOU execution process for new sites and regional expansions. Serve as the organization’s primary earned revenue sales lead, including the creation of sales proposals and presentations to articulate partnership opportunities. Work closely with regional program teams and senior management to finalize partnerships.
  • Build and close a sales pipeline that enables the organization to meet its goals for growth and scale
  • Collaborate with Finance to understand cost of services to determine pricing tactics and lead revenue conversations that support financially-sustainable, long-term growth plans
  • Identify data, metrics, and methodology to estimate KPIs, and track, measure, and report new monthly/quarterly data cross partnerships for each relationship leader

Provide organizational leadership:

  • Partner with the CEO and VPPM in shaping organizational and revenue generation strategies that drive the growth of the organization.
  • Act as a strategic advisor on the organization’s strategy, vision, and overall performance. Provide thought partnership on the organization’s strategic planning.
  • Partner with the CEO, Board, and Senior Management Team to create a long-term sustainability plan for the organization.
  • Work closely with members of the program team to build and maintain processes for greenlighting new site expansion
  • Effectively communicate and present critical matters to the senior management team and the Board of Trustees.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization, including the CEO and Board. Serve as a trusted advisor.
  • Assist in building a strong and productive sense of community and team. Be a culture carrier committed to Aim High’s ADEI (Anti-Racist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) values.

Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

You will be successful in this role if you:

  • Possess a deep commitment to the mission of Aim High.
  • Enjoy building a persuasive case for social impact and relish the opportunity to invite people to join in a meaningful mission.
  • Are motivated by big challenges that can deliver critical impact to communities.
  • Have previous experience leading in the nonprofit education space and have demonstrated a consistent ability to meet aggressive growth targets.
  • Are driven by an ambitious sales pipeline and thrive when charged with building new opportunities for growth.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Are a strong communicator with an attention to detail and sensitivity to the recipient of your communication.
  • Have a strategic mindset paired with the execution skills that allow you to lead and manage projects, groups, or organizations to achieve goals/ objectives.
  • Demonstrate significant experience working with diverse audiences and/or communicating with an equity lens.
  • Proficiency using computers and software such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
  • Outstanding problem solver with the ability to make quick, sound decisions and the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Positive, can-do attitude with a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail and the ability to operate with considerable independence to effectively establish priorities and work accurately under time constraints.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as a high level of cultural competence

Job Details

  • Reports To: VP of Philanthropy and Marketing
  • Location: Bay Area, CA
  • Pay range is $135,000 – $150,000 DOE
  • Classification: Full-time (40 hours per week); exempt from overtime
  • Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical/dental/vision) for employees, retirement match, and generous paid time off including a winter closure.

Aim High recognizes that striving to be a truly anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive (A.D.E.I.) organization requires deep and long-term commitment. They know that they will make mistakes, and they are dedicated to learning from them. They ask their broader Aim High team – including staff, educators, board members, and supporters – to encourage, challenge, and join them in living out their commitment to A.D.E.I.

Aim High is an equal opportunity employer. Aim High seeks diversity in its community and affords equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

Vaccination Policy

Aim High requires that the holder of this position be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Aim High will review and consider requests for reasonable accommodation to this requirement.

To Apply

Aim High has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting for the Director of Partnerships search. Please submit your materials (cover letter and resume) to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Rob Jacobs Joins Sandy Hook Promise as Vice President of Technology!

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Sandy Hook Promise and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Rob Jacobs to the position of Vice President of Technology. Rob joined the organization on January 30, 2023.

As Vice President of Technology, Rob will lead technology strategy, objectives goals vision, priorities, and technology decisions. He will define and bring to life the best technology solutions that meet the needs of the organization today and establish the right foundation for future growth and ability to scale, while also leading a team of IT professionals, building on a best-in-class culture with big-picture thinking that is adaptable and able to respond to the needs and goals of the organization effectively and efficiently. Rob will develop, implement, and evaluate technology projects and new processes and systems in line with organizational objectives, and build Project Management expertise to manage these initiatives.

Most recently, Rob was Director of IT with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Prior, he was the Chief Information Officer of the Capital Good Fund. Earlier in his career, he was the Chief Information Officer of Kappa Alpha Theta and Senior Director of IT with Herff Jones, as well as a consultant with The Integrity Practice.

Rob earned his master’s degree in organizational management & development from the Fielding Graduate School and his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Morehouse College.

About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its lifesaving, evidence informed Know the Signs prevention programs, Sandy Hook Promise educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. Sandy Hook Promise is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer. Sandy Hook Promise is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. For more information about Sandy Hook Promise, please visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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New Search! Fisheries Policy Manager with Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance

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FISHERIES POLICY MANAGER 

  • Are you passionate about making a difference?
  • Are you a natural and outgoing leader?
  • Do you enjoy influencing others and negotiating solutions?
  • Does the idea of working in a cubicle every day seem soul-crushing?
  • Are you looking for a role with career growth over the next few years?

If you’re 5 for 5, then you should learn more about a unique opportunity to join the team at the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance as its new Policy Manager. Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to manage this important search.

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance is a progressive leader that promotes stewardship of coastal ecosystems and community-based fisheries management through outreach, economic development, and policy programs. Started in 1991 by a small group of commercial hook and line fishermen from Cape Cod, the organization quickly developed into an effective voice for all local fishermen. The operating theory is straightforward: responsible fishing practices and conservative regulations will generate healthy fish stocks and revitalize the region’s fishing communities.

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance works closely with fishermen, public officials, scientists, and other non-profits to advocate for a sustainable small-boat fishing fleet while creating smart policies that promote habitat protection, community decision-making, and a viable fishery for the next generation. Learn more at www.capecodfishermen.org.

This full-time job offers a creative opportunity to engage multiple skills working within a dynamic team structure, with serious potential for growth.

Initially, this position will manage and execute all policy and campaign activities, working with the CEO/Policy Director to develop policy positions and strategize advocacy campaigns. The Fisheries Policy Manager will attend state and federal regulatory meetings to monitor proposed changes and represent the local fleet, analyze fishery policy options, build relationships and credibility within the fishing industry and with elected officials, organize fishermen meetings to discuss fisheries issues, write comment letters on proposed regulatory changes (for the organization and for the fishermen), and organize fishermen and the public to participate in advocacy campaigns.

Within 2-3 years, with mentoring from the CEO/Policy Director, it is expected that this position will take over the public policy roles and responsibilities currently held by the CEO and advance to the role of Policy Director. Additionally, the Policy Director will manage a team of 1-2 team members and provide ongoing strategic leadership regarding fisheries policy and advocacy campaigns.

A successful candidate will be adept at speaking with commercial fishermen at the pier or on their boats, talking with Congress and fisheries managers, and arguing for regulatory change in a wide range of important decision-making venues. They should be comfortable advocating for positive change in often contentious debates.

Core Aspects of the Work

  • Policy and advocacy work
  • Representation of fishermen and the fishing community
  • Fishermen communications
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Influence without authority
  • Negotiation
  • Problem-solving
  • Representation
  • Stakeholder focus

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Collaborate with fishing membership and staff to identify and evaluate opportunities in the regulatory arena to forward our core mission and specific objectives in each fishery.
  • Participate in the planning and decision-making for policy initiatives, develop process management to execute strategy and tactics.
  • Attend and coordinate fishermen participation in meetings of the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) as well as its affiliated Oversight Committees, Plan Development Teams, Science and Statistical Committees, and Advisory Panels (when appropriate).
  • Attend and coordinate participation in meetings of the various other state and federal regulatory bodies responsible for fisheries management including Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF).
  • Draft, revise and submit official organizational comments on relevant regulatory and legislative actions.
  • Communicate regularly with fishermen in order to build, maintain and improve community relationships; utilize relationships as points of influence for policy campaigns.
  • Coordinate member fishermen’s participation in the regulatory process through written and verbal comments on important regulatory changes.
  • Manage organizational partnerships and coordinate like-minded stakeholders in the policy arena. Represent the organization at Fishing Communities Coalition and Seafood Harvesters of America.
  • Communicate important pending or potential regulatory changes to other members of staff, affected fishermen members, elected state and federal representatives and the public.
  • Participate in the drafting, revising and submission of formal funding proposals for policy programs.
  • Assist the CEO and/or Development Director during meetings with existing and prospective individual donors and philanthropic foundations.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Officer and other staff to identify and evaluate media opportunities to advance policy goals.
  • Participate, whenever appropriate, in the drafting and revising of media pieces to further policy and organizational goals.

Required Experience and Competencies

Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
  • 3-5 years relevant experience in policy, campaign planning, and community building
  • Desire to grow long-term with an organization to affect lasting change
  • Natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among stakeholders with a variety of viewpoints preferred.
  • Passion for mission

Key Competencies:

  • Adaptability
  • Building trust
  • Collaboration
  • Communication (written and verbal)
  • Conflict management
  • Cultural competence
  • Decision-making
  • Engages Others
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork

Start Date

  • Ideally, the new Policy Manager will join the organization no later than January 2023

Salary and Benefits

  • The starting annual salary range is $65K-$80K. In addition, the organization offers generous health care coverage upon starting and 401K retirement plan (5% match after one year).

Location of Work

Cape Cod, MA.  The Program Manager is expected to be in the office in Chatham, MA at least 1 day a week; flexible telework options available for the remainder of week, with the expectation of regular travel to regional regulatory meetings and to meet with fishermen (in Cape Cod ports and at office).

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

This can be a high-stress position: handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and engages in contentious discussions.  Plans and meets deadlines. Maintains a flexible work schedule to align with fishermen’s schedules, occasionally weekends and evenings. Travels regularly to regional meetings throughout New England and to meet with fishermen across Cape Cod. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development. While the position is generally not physically demanding, we expect staff to occasionally go fishing 3-60 miles offshore with industry members, to build trusting relationships and credibility.

To Apply:.

Cindy Joyce, Founder and Executive Search Consultant, Pillar Search & HR Consulting, is managing the Policy Manager search. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

The Fishermen’s Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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New Search: Vice President of Technology with Sandy Hook Promise!

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with Sandy Hook Promise on the search for their new Vice President of Technology. This is an ideal role for a mission-driven senior technology professional who is strategic, able to identify technology solutions that solve the current and future needs of an organization, and has experience managing high-performing teams. This position is remote within the U.S.

About Sandy Hook Promise

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its lifesaving, evidence informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. SHP is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer.

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which they live and work. SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply.

Position Summary

The VP of Technology will set the strategic and operational foundation for growth and scale of all relevant IT infrastructure.  The success of this position will depend heavily on the ability to visualize process and provide intuitive user interfaces to systems involved. This position requires a strategic thinker with experience in systems implementation and administration, ability to build and coach a team, Salesforce administration, and an ability to seek out and incorporate best IT practices.  The VP of Technology will own all aspects of data collection and storage, ensuring accuracy of inputs and clear reporting outputs from which organizational strategy can be planned and operational efficiency can be monitored and improved. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

Job Responsibilities  

  • The VP of Technology will be responsible for technology thought leadership, which will include strategy, objectives, goals, vision, priorities, and technology decisions
  • Define and bring to life the best technology solutions that meet the needs of the organization today and establish the right foundation for future growth and ability to scale.
  • Lead a team of direct and indirect reports, building on a best-in-class culture with big-picture thinking that is adaptable and able to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs and goals of the organization
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate technology projects and new processes and systems in line with organizational objectives, and build Project Management expertise to manage these initiatives.
  • Streamline existing processes and technologies and spearhead the creation of automated tools designed to reduce bottlenecks and relieve pain points.
  • Owns data collection and reporting process; uses data to drive decision-making.
  • Collaborate with all departments, determining and addressing their technology needs and requirements, including those of a distributed workforce.
  • Direct the effective development and delivery of networks, understanding the obstacles inherent in using systems while in the field.
  • Oversight of all vendor platforms including our Anonymous Reporting System and Learning Management System
  • Identify and eliminate vulnerabilities with strategic solutions that increase data security for SHP and all relevant technology partners.
  • Prepares tech progress and budget reports for upper management.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with outside vendors.
  • Development and ownership of IT policies, including business continuity and IT security, and adherence to those policies.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications  

  • Experience building systems to scale with a growing organization, ideally with an organization that, like Sandy Hook Promise, has a team and constituents who are geographically dispersed across the U.S.
  • Track record of managing a complex digital ecosystem; shows deep knowledge of the interconnectivity across all technology needs and how to leverage those connections for the greatest effectiveness and efficiency
  • Proven experience leading and managing high-performance teams, as well as managing teams remotely
  • Ability to envision a solution, communicate that vision clearly to others, and effectively plan and execute to bring that vision to life.
  • Experience with process automation.
  • Must have discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to independently gather, interpret, and analyze information.
  • Strong coaching and engagement skills.
  • Experience with change management within a complex organization
  • Salesforce Administrator experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and metrics.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems.
  • Ability to project budget needs and manage vendor costs organization wide.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Sandy Hook Promise is a Microsoft environment, and proficiency with Microsoft is essential (Office Suite and Microsoft Office 365, including Teams and SharePoint).

Benefits and Salary Range 

The starting salary for this position is $140K-$150K.

100% remote with occasional travel for meetings.

SHP offers a very competitive benefits package, including:

  • Generous paid time off and holidays, including unlimited vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • 401k match
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.

Sandy Hook Promise operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. They provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. They are focused on promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and believe deeply in having a workforce comprised of people of all beliefs and backgrounds who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life. Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Note

The selected candidate will be required to provide professional references and pass a background check.

To Apply

Sandy Hook Promise has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for their new VP of Technology. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search: General Manager with Fab Foundation!

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Pillar Search is honored to partner with Fab Foundation on the search for their new General Manager.

The Fab Foundation is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves an international community. Its annual organizational income is approximately $3,500,000 per year (as of 2021). The organization procures and installs fab labs (digital design and fabrication laboratories) globally, trains fab lab personnel in the operation and management of fab labs, trains and supports teachers in K-12 schools to teach digital fabrication as  catalyst for learning STEM skills and disciplines, manages a portfolio of distributed education programs under the Academany and Fab Academy brands,  manages the SCOPES-DF global K-12 research and educator practice program,  engages in consulting, in teaching and training for all age groups, educators and learners, organizes and hosts an annual convening of the global fab lab network, and engages in other business and programs that support and enhance the global fab lab network’s ability to make good educational, social and economic impact. Learn more about Fab Foundation at http://fabfoundation.org

The Fab Foundation is seeking to hire their new General Manager immediately. This is a full-time position, and a hybrid role; 2-3 days per week will be spent in the office and remaining time remotely. The Fab Foundation office is currently located in Boston’s Financial District.

Position Summary:

Fab Foundation’s General Manager oversees the daily operations and administration of the organization. The General Manager coordinates with the K-12 Education team, the Academany teams, the International Operations teams to ensure the steady functioning of the organization across all our portfolios.

The General Manager reports to, and works closely with, the President of the Fab Foundation, and works directly with the acting Chief Financial Officer.

The General Manager is responsible for the following activities and functions within the Fab Foundation.  The General Manager is also expected to help design better and more efficient workflows and operational strategies for the organization.  Specifically, the General manager is responsible for the following functions:

  • Manage the daily financial operations of the Fab Foundation, including:
    • Banking, invoicing, expenses, payments, wire and ACH transfers, donations, income and receipt processing
    • Bank account reconciliation and support annual audits
    • Handling and tracking contractual, financial and acknowledgement aspects of fiscal sponsorships and donations
    • Generating and managing contracts for consultants
    • Overseeing Fab Foundation staff and consultant expense reporting
    • Budgeting and expense tracking for special Fab Foundation projects
    • Manage international Academany contracts and finances
    • Coordination and management of relations with insurance companies
    • Record-keeping and organizing/filing documentation
  • Administration of the Fab Foundation, including:
    • Manage organization assets (such as staff phones, computers, equipment storage, registration and maintenance of transportation vehicles, office equipment, space, etc.)
    • Manage office functions such as processing general information requests and answering mail, email and phone
    • Manage travel company relationships, provide some support for staff in making travel arrangements, reconciling travel accounts
    • Manage and maintain the Fab Foundation website
    • Oversee the Fab Foundation portfolio of websites
    • Coordination with Human Resources and related record-keeping for Fab Foundation personnel
    • Orienting and onboarding new employees to the Fab Foundation as well as offboarding exiting employees.
    • Ensuring that Fab Foundation policies are implemented and followed in all activities.
    • Scheduling staff meetings and trainings and handling logistics for them.
  • Communications:
    • Support the writing, editing and dissemination of social media, newsletters, and special organization reports.
  • Ensure the overall delivery and quality of the Fab Foundation’s services
  • Engage in and coordinate key activities (events, special projects)
  • Oversee key hiring and talent development programs
  • Track Key Performance Measures of the Fab Foundation’s work
  • Assist and support the President in implementing key internal or external activities

The General Manager will be familiar with all areas of the business and be able to coordinate processes and operations across the organization. The General Manager should have experience with working in many organizational functions such as finance and accounting, operations, sales, marketing, human resources, program management, and be familiar and comfortable with the language of technology in education, research and development, engineering, art and design.

Position time commitment:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.

Position Hire Date:

Position open, hiring now!

Position Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience working in business management or administrative role.
  • College degree in business, management or equivalent on-the-job experience.
  • Experience with online financial tools such as QuickBooks, Tallie, Concur, Bill.com, Paypal, Box.com, etc.
  • Facility with office-oriented computer programs such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent
  • Experience with some web maintenance, programming and design tools: WordPress, CSS, InDesign, html, xtml, etc.
  • Strong writing skills (note: candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample during the interview process)

Position Compensation: 

The salary range is $65,000-$75,000. Benefits available.

FAB FOUNDATION COMMITMENT:

Fab Foundation is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. Fab Foundation is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, Fab Foundation prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

M/F/V/DV

TO APPLY: 

Fab Foundation has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for their new Program Manager. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search! Executive Director of Schooner Adventure!

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting, a nonprofit-focused, woman-owned recruiting firm based in Boston, is proud to partner with the board of the Schooner Adventure in Gloucester, MA on the search for their new Executive Director.

About Schooner Adventure:

Schooner Adventure (d.b.a. The Gloucester Adventure) is a 501(c)(3) maritime historic preservation and educational organization. They are the proud stewards of the 1926 Schooner Adventure, one of the last surviving Grand Banks dory-fishing schooners. When Adventure was built in 1926 in the salt marshes of Essex, MA, no one thought that she would survive into the next century. Indeed, only a handful of the more than 4,000 wooden schooners built in Essex exist today.

Adventure is a national treasure that has, following an extensive, two decade-long, nearly $6 million restoration to ensure her preservation, resumed active sailing as an icon of the American fisheries and as a floating classroom for maritime history and environmental education programs. Adventure is operated at sea, primarily along the New England coast, as a living monument to Massachusetts’ fishing heritage. As such, Adventure is important not only to Gloucester, but also to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all of America. In 1994 Adventure was awarded National Historic Landmark status in recognition of the significant role of the vessel in the nation’s history.

This is an exciting new chapter for Schooner Adventure. With an extensive historic restoration of the vessel now complete, the organization is poised to launch its next chapter, focused on a robust offering of programs and educational opportunities.

Learn and see more about Schooner Adventure here.  

Mission:

The mission of Schooner Adventure/The Gloucester Adventure, Inc. is to:

  • Restore and preserve the Schooner Adventure for the enrichment of future generations and their love of the sea
  • Enable the Schooner Adventure to serve as a community resource for educational programming focusing on maritime, cultural, and environmental issues
  • Operate the Schooner Adventure at sea as a living symbol of America’s maritime heritage

Job Description/Responsibilities:

The Executive Director is responsible for overall management of Schooner Adventure, working together with the Board of Directors to further the mission pertaining to preservation and operation of the vessel and position Adventure as a focal point for education focused on themes of fisheries, maritime history and the ocean environment.

The Board is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to maintain Schooner Adventure’s successes, drive program development and growth, enhance community awareness of the mission, programs, and activities, and develop diversified revenue streams. This unique opportunity will allow the new Executive Director to advance the mission of this historic organization while strategizing for the future.

Job Duties:

  • Further organizational mission by developing and implementing a thoughtful and cohesive organizational strategy and goals
  • Work with key senior staff to encourage their capacity to manage and oversee day-to-day operations and people creating a supportive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Hire, train, develop and retain competent, qualified staff. The Executive Director, with board input, manages and hires all office staff and the Captain of the vessel
  • Work with the Board of Directors to establish and support the strategic priorities of the organization, and identify and assess opportunities and risk
  • Take a leadership position in furthering new ideas and initiatives for the organization
  • Participate in various board committees, including communicating necessary organizational information and delegating tasks and projects as appropriate
  • Ensure the financial wellbeing through continuous growth of donated support and earned revenue streams, and providing for the creation and monitoring of budgets and adherence to financial policies, bylaws, and guidelines
  • Work within the organizational model and culture to support the Captain as she/he oversees the operation of the vessel
  • Oversee program development, working with education staff, vessel crew, and volunteers
  • Work with the Board to establish a joint presence of The Gloucester Adventure in the community and among members, and donors and in professional organizations
  • Work with Board and key senior staff to build enduring, collaborative relationships with area cultural institutions
  • Execute and sign contracts and leases, with Board review and oversight as deemed appropriate
  • Speak publicly at events to promote awareness of Schooner Adventure
  • Oversee marketing and communications
  • Work with the Development Director to establish and achieve fundraising goals
  • Participate in meetings of the Board and assigned standing or ad hoc committees

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of nonprofit experience (this may be professional work experience or involvement with a nonprofit board or volunteer roles)
  • Minimum of 5-7 years managing a professional staff
  • Passion for and commitment to the mission of Schooner Adventure
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
  • Experience overseeing, creating and/or executing high-quality programs
  • Experience with fundraising and/or speaking with donors
  • Strong leadership skills. A collaborative, high integrity, transparent, accessible leadership style is desired
  • Ability to oversee, collaborate with, and foster teamwork among staff and vessel crew
  • Experience working with a Board of community volunteers
  • Attend events, meetings, and donor tours on the vessel, both while docked and on the open water
  • Willingness to take on new program ideas
  • Ability to multi-task and meet challenges
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated skills in planning, delegating and program development
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of volunteers and staff
  • Comfort with public speaking
  • Strong computer proficiency
  • Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and occasional weekends as needed for events/programs

Physical Demands of the Job (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

The office is in a historic landmark building, and the Schooner is a traditional, National Historic Landmark fishing schooner. This requires frequent standing, walking, and the use of stairs and ladders, as well as being on the open water frequently.

Other:

Adventure requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask the Executive Search Consultant about this requirement.

Schooner Adventure is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Please note that the hired candidate will be required to participate in a background check.

To Apply:

Schooner Adventure has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the Executive Director search. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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Successful Search: Kevin Parham Joins JVS as Senior Director, Career Center Operations!

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JVS Boston and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Parham to the position of Senior Director, Career Center Operations. Kevin joined JVS on November 1, 2021.

As a member of the Career Services management team, will be responsible for the management, compliance, and operating functions at the MassHire Career Center to ensure that high quality, workforce development and labor exchange services are provided to Boston employers and job seekers.

Kevin brings extensive workforce development and leadership experience to the role with JVS. Most recently, Kevin was the Manager of Workforce Development Programs at Community Work Services, where he was for their workforce development programs. Prior, Kevin was the Executive Director of the Career Collaborative. Earlier in his career, Kevin was in senior roles with the cities of Quincy and Lawrence, also focused on career readiness and workforce development.

Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Salem State College. He is a published author and professional musician.

About JVS Boston: For 80 years, JVS has helped tens of thousands of individuals with barriers to economic success secure financial independence through training, education, and employment services.  As the largest provider of adult education and workforce development services in the region, JVS is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development, and is a key part of the poverty alleviation strategy for the greater-Boston area.  In order to reach people in need of assistance on their pathway to meaningful employment and financial independence, JVS targets most of its services to low-income individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and to low-wage workers in need of career advancement services.  Many have multiple support needs ranging from limited English proficiency and lack of education to disabilities, criminal records, lack of childcare and transportation.  JVS operates on annual budget of more than $15 million, of which is derived equally from public and private sources. For more information, please visit www.jvs-boston.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.