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March 2009
Uncommon talent working for the common good

IN THIS ISSUE

Current Job Listings

What's Happening in Social Entrepreneurship

Alternatively Structured Roles and the Baby Boomer Workforce

Events Roundup

Stay Connected on Facebook and LinkedIn

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Citizen Schools
 
citizen schools
 
Citizen Schools partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for low-income children across the country. They mobilize a second shift of afternoon educators, who provide academic support, leadership development, and "apprenticeships" - hands-on projects taught by volunteers from business and civic organizations. At Citizen Schools, students develop the skills, knowledge and beliefs they need to succeed in middle school, advance towards college, and become leaders in their careers and communities.

Citizen Schools works intensively with students to develop their academic and leadership skills, and forge strong partnerships with students' families, classroom teachers, corporations, and community organizations to create a network of supportive adults in each student's life.  Citizen Schools offers an array of hands-on learning opportunities that make learning relevant, and introduces students to diverse colleges and careers through trips and projects that connect current learning with future opportunities.  Citizen Schools is currently hiring for an Executive Director in Massachusetts and an Executive Director in Texas.
JOB SPOTLIGHT
Manager of Finance and Administration
Project HEALTH

project health

Project HEALTH is a rapidly-growing national nonprofit that works to break the link between poverty and poor health.  At each of their six urban sites, they mobilize college students to provide sustained public health interventions in partnership with medical centers, universities, and community organizations. 

Project HEALTH is seeking a smart, talented, and energetic Manager of Finance and Administration to provide strategic leadership while building and managing the day-to-day financial and administrative systems needed to support the high level of growth expected for this entrepreneurial organization.  The Manager of Finance and Administration will report to the Chief Business Development Officer and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and site-based Executive Directors to ensure effective implementation of all fiscal and budgeting issues.  CLICK HERE to read the full job description and apply.
As the economic crisis continues to cause challenges across all sectors, new legislation out of D.C. is creating some exciting opportunities for nonprofit growth. Especially during this time of economic struggles, an organization's people are amongst the most critical of all resources, a reality that is yielding some amazing opportunities for nonprofit talent.
 
A number of these opportunities are showcased in this month's newsletter, including job listings at some of the nation's most dynamic organizations. Also in this newsletter, you'll find an article on how organizations can better leverage the Baby Boomer workforce as well as the latest from our blog, event announcements, and an invitation to connect with other nonprofit professionals on Facebook and LinkedIn.
 
We hope that this information continues to be valuable to you in your nonprofit career.
 
Sincerely,
 
The Team at Commongood Careers
Current Job Listings


ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Manager of Finance and Administration, Project HEALTH, Boston, MA
Controller - Finance Team, The New Teacher Project, New York, NY

BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Chief Operating Officer, KIPP Delta, Helena, AR
School Data Analyst, KIPP Delta, Helena, AR

DEVELOPMENT & SALES
Deputy Director of Development, BELL, New York, NY
Senior Director of Development, BELL, Boston, MA
Director of Development, Breakthrough Collaborative, San Francisco, CA
Director of Individual Giving, BUILD, San Francisco, CA
Director of Development, KaBOOM!, Washington, DC
National Development Director, Stand for Children, Boston, MA
Development Manager, Youth Villages, Boston, MA

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

Managing Director, BUILD, San Francisco, CA
Executive Director, Massachusetts, Citizen Schools, Boston, MA
Executive Director, Texas, Citizen Schools, Houston, TX
Regional Executive Director, First Place for Youth, Los Angeles, CA

HUMAN RESOURCES
Manager, Teacher Recruitment Community, KIPP Foundation, Chicago, San Francisco or New York

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Program Manager, LINC, New York, NY

TECHNOLOGY
Information Management Director, Stand for Children, Boston, MA
Internet Director, Stand for Children, Boston, MA
Senior Developer - Information Technology Team, The New Teacher Project, New York, NY

What's Happening in Social Entrepreneurship

Visit the Commongood Careers blog to read the latest news about social entrepreneurship across the nation, including the stories behind these headlines:
  • The Nonprofit Workforce Coalition identifies new issues impacting nonprofit employment
  • President Obama calls for passage of the Serve America Act
  • Down economy creates opportunities for talent
  • Look who's hiring now!
Alternatively Structured Roles and the Baby Boomer Workforce

Much has been written and discussed about the social sector's leadership gap, as well as the potential for retiring Baby Boomers from other sectors to play a role in addressing the growing need for talent.  In reality, however, many organizations are slow to recruit and hire from this seasoned workforce, and in those instances when they do, are seemingly meeting with mixed success.

At Commongood Careers, we have seen that many of these barriers and challenges can be related to a lack of sufficient forethought about the experience, nature, lifestyle and motivation of Baby Boomer professionals.  It is difficult to make generalizations about an entire generation, but it is fairly self-evident that recruiting and employing a 60 year old former corporate businessperson is likely to be fundamentally different than doing so with a 25 year old recent business school graduate.

Events Roundup

Commongood Careers may be coming to a location near you! If you know individuals who live in these regions or are members of the organizations hosting these events, please pass this information along.
  • 3/16 - Harvard Businss School, Open House, Cambridge, MA
  • 3/31 - Wheelock College, Nonprofit Career Fair, Boston, MA
  • 4/1 - Harvard University, 2009 Social Impact Expo, Cambridge, MA
  • 4/26 - 4/28 - NTen, National Conference, San Francisco, CA
  • 4/30-05/1 - National Partnership for Educational Access, National Conference, Cambridge, MA
Stay connected on Facebook and LinkedIn


Want to be the first to receive new job announcements? Looking for a way to grow your professional network? Join Commongood on Facebook and LinkedIn and stay in the know!
 
For Facebook users, we invite you to become a fan of Will Work for Social Change. Will Work for Social Change has tons of information about working in the social sector and provides access to a real-time feed of new job listings, how-to articles, and blog posts, as well as message boards and event listings.
 
For LinkedIn users, the Commongood Careers group is a hub for professionals who work for the common good. As a member, you'll be able to access a searchable member directory  to find new connections and grow your network, as well as display a snazzy Commongood Careers badge on your profile which lets the world know that you are uncommon talent working for the common good.
 
We hope to connect with you soon!

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