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Current Job Listings
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Accounting & Finance
Director, Finance and Administration, Genesys Works, Houston, TX
Director of Finance, The Trustees of Reservations, Beverly, MA
AdministrativeSpecial Projects Associate, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, New York, NY
Manager, Finance and Operations, Institute for Inclusive Security, Washington, DC
Vice President, Finance and Operations, Peace First, Boston, MA
Development and Sales
Chief Development Officer, First Place for Youth, Oakland, CA
Director of Development, Full Circle Fund, San Francisco, CA
Chief Development Officer, Global Viral Forecasting Initiative, San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC
Director of Development, Harlem Educational Activities Fund, New York, NY
Director of Development, Peace Dividend Trust, New York, NY
Vice President of Development and Marketing, Public Allies, New York, NY
General Management
Regional Executive Director, BUILD, Boston, MA
Executive Director, KIPP Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Manager, Portfolio Team, New Profit Inc., Cambridge, MA
New Orleans Executive Director, Playworks, New Orleans, LA
Phoenix Executive Director, Playworks, Phoenix, AZ
Director, Strategic Programs and Enterprise, The Trustees of Reservations, Ipswich, MA
Human Resources
Client Service Manager, Commongood Careers, Boston, MA
Program Management
Manager, Strategic Engagement, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, New York, NY
Managing Director of Programs, First Place for Youth, Oakland, CA
Program Manager, LINC, New York, NY
Strategy/Management Consulting
Consultant, The District Management Council, Boston, MA
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Starting this month, career advisor Loc Truong answers your
questions about job search planning, interviewing and more.
Q:
Should I use a chronological or functional
resume?
A: This is a great
question and one I hear often. Most employers prefer the chronological resume
because it allows the hiring manager to see your work history and the career
growth from your experience. It also allows the manager to see if there are any
time gaps in your experience.
In contrast to
presenting your experience chronologically, a functional resume lists skills by
functional areas, often omitting details like employer names and dates of
employment. When a hiring manager sees a functional resume, they may think the
applicant is trying to hide
something.
I'd like to offer a
third option: a hybrid resume. In this format, you list your current/past
positions in chronological order. Then, within each position, you create bullet
points for the functional responsibilities you held, such as management,
finance, or marketing. I recommend a hybrid resume as a great choice for career
changers from the corporate sector, as it will highlight your functional skills
and how they are transferable to a nonprofit
position.
Whichever format you
choose, it is wise to have a few versions of your resume. Contrary to popular
belief, "one size does not fit all" when it comes to resumes; the more tailored
for a particular position or employer, the better.
Have a question for Loc? Email Kgagnon@cgcareers.org
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Last Chance to Weigh
in on Diversity in the Workplace
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 Our survey on workplace diversity and inclusiveness closes
on October 15. Please make sure to lend your voice to this
important issue.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Your
input is incredibly valuable and we appreciate your time to take the survey.
The results of the survey will be published in a report
later this year. We hope to identify trends about diversity in the sector
today, as well as best practices that organizations can adopt to recruit and
retain talent from diverse backgrounds.
Take the survey now.
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What's Happening in Nonprofit Hiring
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Visit the Commongood Careers blog to read the latest news and ideas related to
nonprofit talent, hiring trends, and more:
Obama on Improving the Hiring Process
In a recent White House memo, President Obama called upon
the heads of executive departments and agencies to "recruit and hire highly
qualified employees" comprised of the "most talented Americans." He went on to
say that the "inefficiency of today's Federal hiring process deters many highly
qualified individuals" from seeking and obtaining jobs in public service.
Are You Ready for Your Encore?
Hey Bostonians: if you're looking to discover work that
matters in the second half of life, join Discovering What's Next at the Encore
Career Summit. The summit will take place at Lasell
College in Newton, MA
on November 6, 2010 from 8:30am - 3:30pm.
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KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national
network of 99 college-preparatory charter schools serving more than 26,000
students in under-resourced communities in 20 states and the District of Columbia. KIPP Tulsa is driven by an active and committed Governance
Board that is aggressively pursuing growth opportunities
