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Title

Specialist, Development & Communications 

Category Resource Development  
Description

NeighborWorks America: Working Together For Stronger Communities

Purpose of Division:

The Resource Development Division (RD) develops and maintains a diverse portfolio of beneficial corporate and foundation partnerships and resources to support the long-term sustainability of NeighborWorks and its 250 Network organizations. Resource Development prospects, cultivates, solicits and stewards relationships that provide ~$10m + annually. The Division is viewed as an industry leader in partnership development and is highly regarded by its external partners.

Public Relations: The Division of Public Relations is responsible for the public face of the organization-visibility, reputation management, visual identity as well as the corporate website and social media. The division also manages the publishing and distribution of the corporation's premier print and electronic publications, and videos. These include the annual report and specialized e-newsletters such as the NeighborWorks Works and NetWorks (for NeighborWorks organization executive directors, board presidents and their staff). The division also provides graphic design support to other business units throughout the corporation, provides overall content management, site development and design for NeighborWorks America websites, and coordinates the corporation's Web strategy. This involves establishing and implementing corporate-wide policies, strategies and guidelines, and coordinating audience and strategies that guide the corporation's Web presence. Public Relations also coordinates the delivery of related Web-based services to the corporation and the NeighborWorks network.

Position Summary:

This highly responsible and varied administrative support position assists in the work of the SVP of Resource Development and the SVP of Public Relations along with the professional staff within both offices. This position requires considerable initiative, independent judgement, discretion and a high level of flexibility.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities RD:

  • Provides administrative assistance to SVP of RD and professional staff within Division. Prioritizes and maintains calendar management for SVP; prepares for meetings; makes travel arrangements as needed; makes independent decisions regarding prioritization of schedules and rescheduling; creates briefings and confirms logistics, agendas and registration for and other activities such as NeighborWorks Training Institutes, Executive Symposiums and more.

  • Coordinates production of RD weekly and monthly reports, including, but not limited to CEO reports, External Affairs Committee reports, and other reports as needed.

  • Coordinates with CEO office to facilitate partner-related meetings, and communications (such as annual reports, thank you letters, etc.).

  • Serves as the Budget Manager, Purchase Card Holder and Procurement Task Leader for RD, assisting the SVP in the preparation of annual budgets; tracks and reconciles divisional operating budget and purchase card; manages consultant contracts and compliance with procurement process; orders office supplies.

  • Performs prospect research to identify and qualify prospects to create a sufficient pipeline of prospects supporting the diversification of the partner portfolio.

  • Serves as needed as division liaison to IT&S or other divisions for collaborative decision-making.
  • Coordinates divisional strategy meetings, staff retreats and maintains a schedule of events and conferences.

  • Assists the SVP and professional staff within the division on a wide range of special projects as assigned.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities PR:

  • Provide administrative support to SVP of PR and professional staff within office, including scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, making travel arrangements, and maintaining subscriptions and memberships.
  • Ensure smooth division operations and support PR staff as good corporate citizens (e.g., support compliance with internal deadlines related to timesheets, performance management, mandatory training, etc.). Work collaboratively with other divisions to problem solve operational or technical issues. Serve as division liaison for new technology rollouts and other organization-wide operational initiatives as required.
  • Handle logistics for division meetings, draft agendas, manage invites, handle meeting room and material prep, including F&B. Capture, communicate, and follow up on next steps as required.
  • Coordinate division's monthly report to the CEO, division scorecard updates, and other regular performance reporting. Provide editing and formatting support for division deliverables.
  • Assist with planning quarterly performance meetings, annual strategic budget meeting, and senior manager's meeting. Select and inspect venues, coordinate services for meetings, and assist with agenda and material prep.
  • Serves as Content Coordinator for Inside NeighborWorks, maintaining and updating Public Relations information and division documents.
  • Assist with special projects as assigned by SVP, Public Relations

Nature of Work Contacts:

Interacts with NeighborWorks staff and managers of other divisions to coordinate activities, exchange information for reports and provide directives on behalf of the SVP. Staff of NeighborWorks organizations, funders, prospective funders and vendors.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

Responsible for procuring goods and services, processing invoices, tracking basic expenditures and divisional operating budget with divisional purchase card accountabilities.

 
Position Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications:
(a) Education: BA/BS in Communications or relevant field. Will consider relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
(b) Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience supporting C-Suite or Law Firm personnel, or similar fast-paced environment.

(c) Licenses, Certifications: None specified
(d) Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal communications. Collaborative, team-oriented. Adaptability/Flexibility. Attention to detail. Confidentiality and discretion at high level are required.

(e) NeighborWorks America Staff are expected to demonstrate excellence in the following:

  • Sensitivity to racial, gender, sexual orientation and cultural differences
  • Effective, respectful, and timely communications with internal and external stakeholders
  • Listening effectively, seeks and accepts feedback
  • Effective team work
  • Analytic, thoughtful and strategic thinking
  • Considering the mission, objectives, and goals of NeighborWorks and demonstrating an understanding of the impact of her/his/their decisions and behavior on the organization

(f) Technology: Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Able to take initiative. Experience and understanding of the needs/requirements of supporting multiple teams. Donor management software experience. Presentation building skills (PowerPoint, Prezi) a plus. Copy editing and strong writing skills also a plus.


Working Conditions:
(a) Travel:
up to 10%
(b) Physical/Sensory Demands: high demand, very busy environment with little down time.

 
Duration Continuous  
Salary Range  
Division Public Relations/Resource Development  
Department  
Travel up to 10%  
Working Conditions high demand, very busy environment with little down time.  
Close Date 10/9/2019  
Location CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: District of Columbia Office  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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