Resource
Center

 

ABOUT the Job Board:

This job board is for individuals seeking employment opportunities in the local nonprofit sector

Postings are updated once a week.

Send all job board submissions to resource@supportcenter.org

Please be sure that job descriptions are in plain text and not in charts, tables, or other structured formats

Job posting is free for current NSC members and only $10 for one month of listing for non-members. To pay for a job posting, please call Libby at (805) 681-1040 x.10. NSC accepts checks, Visa, and Master Card

Jobs are listed for one month. It is the reponsibility of the organization to inform NSC once the position has been filled. Job postings are removed from the website after one month, unless other arrangments are made in advance.

Postings are listed in five categories: Executive/Development, Program, Administrative, Agency Listings and Seasonal Employment

 

 

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Executive/Development

PLAYFUL PLANET FOUNDATION, Chief Financial Officer (posted 7/1/2008)

UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Community Impact Manager (posted 7/1/2008)

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County , Business Manager (posted 7/1/2008)

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Development Officer (posted 6/19/2008)

DREAM FOUNDATION, Development Director (posted 6/19/2008)

DREAM FOUNDATION, Communications Manager (posted 6/19/2008)

DANA ADOBE, Executive Director, (posted 6/17/08)

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION, Grant Writer (posted 6/17/08)

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART, Grantwriter (posted 6/13/2008)

 

 

Program

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, Program Director (posted 7/1/2008)

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Exhibits Manager (posted 6/19/2008)

ADVENTURES IN CARING, Director of Volunteers (6/19/2008)

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA, Case Manager (6/19/2008)

UCSB, Community Volunteer Coordinator (posted 6/13/2008)

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART, Special Groups Coordinator (posted 6/13/2008)

 

 

Administrative

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, Administrative Assistant (posted 7/1/2008)

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM, Executive Assistant Position (posted 6/13/2008)

 

 

 

 

Agency/ Listings

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Executive/Development

 

PLAYFUL PLANET FOUNDATION, Chief Financial Officer (back to top)

Playful Planet Foundation is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to be responsible for the: budget, finance, risk management and general administration.  The CFO reports to the Director, oversees Accounting, Cash Management, Payroll functions and Financial Reporting. The CFO is a member of the management team and will participate in Executive Committee meetings of the Playful Planet Foundation Board of Directors.  The successful candidate will be an experienced, hand-on-professional with at least 5years of non-profit and/or government experience.  S/He will be a strategic thinker, a team player, a polished and confident public speaker/presenter, possess excellent leadership skills and most importantly believe in the mission and vision of Playful Planet Foundation. 

About the Organization...
Playful Planet Foundation believes in the power of change.
We understand that the children of today are the leaders of tomorrow.
We offer the inspiration, tools and experience necessary to heal our world.

Playful Planet Foundation (PPF) is part of an earth-conscious media movement that embraces lifestyles of health and sustainability.  Playful Planet Foundation is the non-profit arm of this far-reaching initiative that creates educational and outreach programs to promote creativity, community unity and respect for individuals and mother earth.  We unite media, experiential learning, conscious consumerism and freedom of expression.

PPF recognizes that creating awareness of our planet takes stepping outside of our immediate boundaries and reconnecting with the world.  Embracing this responsibility, we provide a wide range of local and foreign betterment initiatives, from The Global Video Postcard Project and International Children’s Blog to groundbreaking educational software and curriculums uniting classrooms across the globe.  Our programming provides not only structured activities for kids and parents to share, but within these activities, we impart information that can help the planet at the same time.

Please respond via email with a cover letter, resume and three references.  Thank you.

KC Duggan
Playful Planet Foundation
(310)710-6473
kc@playfulplanet.com

 

 

 

 

UNITED WAY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Community Impact Manager (back to top)

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced, results driven professional to plan and manage direct programs for United Way in Santa Barbara.

You will direct strategic business goals; train, motivate and manage Community Impact staff and large numbers of volunteers; seek, write, and report on grants; increase volunteer participation and motivation; and represent United Way in the community.   If you enjoy managing a myriad of details in a fast paced environment and want to make a difference, you will thrive in this environment.  Four year college degree and 5 years  previous experience managing staff, and directing programs for non-profit organizations required. Fund raising experience preferred.

Please e-mail resume to marlene@hrmsforyou.com.

 

 

 

 

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County , Business Manager (back to top)

The successful candidate will have excellent accounting and financial management skills. This is a hands on position that requires a self-starter with problem solving skills and a take charge attitude. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities of the Business Manager include:

• Handle all the day to day financial operations of the organization including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and discuss with the Finance Committee of the Board
• Working with Development and Operations, prepare annual budgets for presentation to the Board.
• Handle annual outside audit.
• Provide advice on key strategic and business decisions
• Working with the Grants Manager, prepare cost reports for various funding sources, provide financial information for grant applications, and process requests for funds.
• Manage all insurance and employee benefit programs
• Maintain employee files andensure that the Foodbank is in compliance with all labor laws.
• Manage the processing of gifts and the Donor Perfect database.

Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting and at least three years experience
• Ability to analyze complex data, propose solutions, and prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines
• Possess good written and oral communication skills.

Could be based in either Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. Salary $55k-65k depending on experience.

For more information, please visit www.foodbanksbc.org.

Email cover letter and resume to etalkin@foodbanksbc.org.

 

 

 

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Development Officer (back to top)

Position Summary:  To assist in raising funds for Museum, the Development Officer will manage the research, grant and proposal preparation, cultivation activities, stewardship reports, and maintenance of the Raiser’s Edge donor database and files for foundations and businesses.

Foundations

• Write and submit grants including completing application forms, writing cover letters and narratives, creating budgets, and/or coordinate other qualified staff or volunteers to complete these tasks
• Assist with the identification and cultivation of foundation contacts
• Review existing grant calendar annually and research prospects to develop effective plan
• Prepare Board of Trustee contact sheets on foundations and other sources when appropriate
• Coordinate communications with funding sources and keep appropriate Museum staff informed about the status of written proposals
• Provide timely reports to funding sources on grants received or in process; prepare and maintain records and reports related to grants received, pending, or declined
• Follow up on approved or denied proposals including drafting acknowledgment letters and coordinating reports or contacting foundations to inquire as to why the proposal was denied and when/if the Museum can reapply
• Maintain knowledge of current development and Museum trends

Businesses

• Establish and strengthen relationships with the corporate community
• Solicit corporations for sponsorship of the Museum’s exhibits, special events, calendar, and programs
• Write and submit sponsorship proposals including completing application forms, writing cover letters and narratives, creating budgets, and/or coordinate other qualified staff or volunteers to complete these tasks
• Coordinate communications with funding sources and keep appropriate Museum staff informed about the status
• Annually review Museum calendar and research prospects to develop effective sponsorship plan
• Assist with the identification and cultivation of business contacts
• Prepare Board of Trustee contact sheets on businesses when appropriate
• Provide timely reports and sponsor benefits to funding sources

Development Division

• Work with other members of the fund raising team to create and implement plan to reach targeted fund raising goals
• Provide additional management support to the Museum’s development efforts by participating in committees to define Museum priorities and funding needs, represent the Museum at conferences and events
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development

Essential Requirements:

• Five years experience in development, fund raising or related work
• Experience in writing grants and/or other funding proposals
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good working relationships with donors, professional advisors, and foundation officers
• Working knowledge of computers; Microsoft Office skills

 

Full time position with benefits; reports to Director of Development

Send resume and cover letter to: Alice Bourland, HR Manager     abourland@sbnature2.org

 

 

 

 

 

DREAM FOUNDATION, Development Director(back to top)

Dream Foundation, a national non-profit wish granting organization with offices located in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles seeks a dynamic person who will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting major donors, corporations and foundations.

Responsibilities include: Oversee fundraising efforts, including cultivating and soliciting major gifts, foundations and corporate support. Supervise event staff, fundraising efforts of major donors and Advisory Boards.

Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience in development, foundation, corporate funding and sponsorship, and major donor solicitation. Candidates must have exceptional organizational, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help build on an established reputation and a strong mission at the national level. Dream Foundation is a 14 year old, proven agency with a pioneering, and unique mission. The organization is stabilized financially and has a strong board, corps of supporters, celebrity support, and a dedicated staff.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, disability insurance and 403b plan.

Email to jobs@dreamfoundation.org or fax to 805-564-7002. No phone calls please.

 

 

 

 

 

DREAM FOUNDATION, Communications Manager(back to top)

Dream Foundation, a national non-profit wish granting organization with offices located in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles seeks a Communications Manager. Primary responsibilities include managing the look and messaging of the organization in all printed and web communications. The Communications Manager also provides internal support to the entire staff with interoffice communication systems and database management. Additionally, this position assists the development team by providing fundraising event support and publicity.

Requirements – The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years experience in graphic design, publications, or e-commerce, preferably in non-profit. Ability to produce printed and web based materials is key, either on their own or in association with outsourced vendors and partners. Strong knowledge of Mac OSX, networks, and software programs is desired. Expert proficiency in graphic design software programs (QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite) is essential. Knowledge of database systems and HTML are a plus.

The Communications Manager must be able to multi-task to meet tight deadlines. This position also assists the IT specialist with computer software and hardware support and training for the entire staff.

Email resume to jobs@dreamfoundation.org or fax 805-564-7002. No Phone calls please.

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION, Grant Writer

Summary:  Seeks funding opportunities for Programs and Planning and Development needs.  Prepares proposals for submittal to potential funding sources to obtain funds for ongoing or special institutional projects.  Develops and maintains a database of program and community information pertinent to funding opportunities.  Maintains a database of funded proposals, reporting requirements, and timelines for reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :  Other duties may be assigned.

·       Identifies and researches corporate, foundation, and government sources of funding.

·       Researches funding source proposal requirements and submittal deadlines and maintains report deadline calendar.

·       Regularly communicates with Program Directors, via Fund Development Director, to determine goals and objectives, scope, feasibility, and funding needs for programs.

·       Gathers and maintains current data on institutional programs and projects.

·       Writes, edits, and proofreads proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders.

·       Coordinates preparation, assembly, and delivery of proposal documents.

·       Tracks status of proposals and follows up to provide additional information as required by funding sources.

·       Under direction of Fund Development Director, works with the Planning and Development team, the Planning Committee and the Program Directors to develop CSBG Goals and develop required CSBG reports, keeping a relevant data base of such.

·       Serves as a member of the Planning Committee and other committees as assigned.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as complicated requests for proposals, various forms of data, reporting criteria, etc.  Ability to write technical proposals, to develop functional data bases and to develop grammatically sound, comprehensive proposals.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.  Must have adequate typing skill to complete funding proposals efficiently.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Current Valid California Driver's License, proof of insurance, reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

The noise level in the work environment is average in a shared office space.

Please apply to:

Human Resources

Community Action Commission

5638 Hollister Ave.  Suite 100

Goleta, CA  93117

 

 

 

DANA ADOBE, Executive Director (back to top)

The Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos (“DANA”), seek an experienced and energetic Executive Director with proven leadership, fund development, executive level management, and strategic planning skills. DANA's mission is to restore and preserve the historic 160-year old Dana Adobe, a state historic landmark located on California's central coast, in the rural community of Nipomo, and promote development of Rancho Nipomo Dana Adobe, a multicultural living historical park.

Candidates should have a proven track record of fundraising and capital campaign development. Demonstrated leadership in building community alliances and uniting various stakeholders is a must. Experience working collaboratively with board members, staff, and volunteers to implement major projects and programs is required. Nonprofit sector experience, including grant proposal writing, executive level financial management, and contract negotiation skills are highly desirable.

The full-time position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a master’s degree is highly desirable. Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 1, 2008. Anticipated start date is September 2, 2008. Prior to August 1, please send cover letter, resume, and recent salary history via e-mail only to: danaadobeboard@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.

For further information on the Dana Adobe, visit the website www.danaadobe.org

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION, Grant Writer(back to top)

Summary:  Seeks funding opportunities for Programs and Planning and Development needs.  Prepares proposals for submittal to potential funding sources to obtain funds for ongoing or special institutional projects.  Develops and maintains a database of program and community information pertinent to funding opportunities.  Maintains a database of funded proposals, reporting requirements, and timelines for reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Other duties may be assigned.

·       Identifies and researches corporate, foundation, and government sources of funding.

·       Researches funding source proposal requirements and submittal deadlines and maintains report deadline calendar.

·       Regularly communicates with Program Directors, via Fund Development Director, to determine goals and objectives, scope, feasibility, and funding needs for programs.

·       Gathers and maintains current data on institutional programs and projects.

·       Writes, edits, and proofreads proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders.

·       Coordinates preparation, assembly, and delivery of proposal documents.

·       Tracks status of proposals and follows up to provide additional information as required by funding sources.

·       Under direction of Fund Development Director, works with the Planning and Development team, the Planning Committee and the Program Directors to develop CSBG Goals and develop required CSBG reports, keeping a relevant data base of such.

·       Serves as a member of the Planning Committee and other committees as assigned.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as complicated requests for proposals, various forms of data, reporting criteria, etc.  Ability to write technical proposals, to develop functional data bases and to develop grammatically sound, comprehensive proposals.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.  Must have adequate typing skill to complete funding proposals efficiently.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Current Valid California Driver's License, proof of insurance, reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is average in a shared office space.

For more information, call Human Resources at 805-964-8857 x120.

Send your application to:

Human Resources

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County

5638 Hollister Ave.  Suite 100

Goleta, CA  93117

 

 

 

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART, Grantwriter (back to top)

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a leading West Coast art museum, presents internationally recognized collections and exhibitions, and a broad array of cultural and educational activities.

Immediate opening for an experienced Grantwriter to oversee the Museum’s grants program, including the research and generation of grant requests to foundations and corporations, major funding requests to individuals and family foundations, as well as progress and final reports on grants received. The Grantwriter also oversees annual granting schedules and timelines, researches new funding opportunities, and works closely with the education, curatorial, and finance departments to ensure grant requests and reports include accurate financial and other data, as well as current and persuasive descriptions of the Museum’s art education and exhibition programs.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grantwriter: plans and maintains the annual grants calendar, including timelines for LOIs, grant requests, and grant reports, and ensures that all requests and reports are timely, accurate, and persuasive; generates 40+ foundation and government agency grant requests annually, with the majority in the $25,000 to $100,000 range; generates funding request letters for major gifts from individual donors, museum support groups and other non-501 (c) (3) entities (in conjunction with, or pursuant to, cultivation activities on the part of the Director, the Director of Development, and/or other Museum staff members and Trustees); works with the Director of Development to expand the Museum’s corporate funding and corporate partnership programs by writing requests to underwrite or sponsor a variety of education activities, exhibitions, benefits and other fundraising events; undertakes ongoing research seeking new foundation prospects, with a focus on out-of-state granting entities; works with the Senior Development Officer to identify and qualify new prospects for funding; assists the Senior Development Officer in ensuring the stewardship and acknowledgement of SBMA’s foundations and corporate donors; and, produces regular internal summary reports on the Museum’s grantseeking activities.

Must possess demonstrated success as a grant writer for nonprofit organization(s) or educational institution(s); exceptional written skills; excellent organizational proficiency; ability to manage overlapping deadlines and to work effectively under pressure in a team environment. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, experience with foundation research, and a working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (or similar database) are required. Minimum of five years experience as a staff grant writer in a museum, arts organization, or educational institution required; BA degree desired.

Send resume and cover letter (no phone calls) to:

Human Resources, Santa Barbara Museum of Art

e-mail: hr@sbma.net

www.sbma.net

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, Program Director (back to top)

Wanted for the Central Coast located in Santa Barbara. Degree in HLTH Ed. / SW preferred. 3years experience planning health education and community programs, evaluation, and grant writing. Send resume/cover /letter/salary history to: email: gritzi@arthritis.org/ Fax: 951-782-0274

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Exhibits Manager (back to top)

Position Summary:   Works with Director to conceive exhibit ideas.  Plans and executes permanent and changing exhibits.  Supervises and coordinates design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits both in the galleries and in outdoor interpretive displays, whether by department staff or outside contractor. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Researches ideas and plans for exhibits
• In consultation with the Director of Education and Exhibits, and the Marketing Department, establishes a plan and schedule for changing exhibits with a three-year lead period
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates exhibit staff; establishes duties/responsibilities, training and scheduling of exhibit staff
• Hires and oversees independent contractors
• In collaboration with the Director of Education and Exhibits prepares and administers Exhibits budget
• In collaboration with Director of Education and Exhibits, develops and maintains budgets for specific exhibits projects
• Maintains the Exhibit Department records including files, documents, and artwork

• Works with Director of Education and Exhibits to establish exhibit development teams
• Determines costs and works in collaboration with the Development department for funding of exhibit projects
• Prepares and administers contract documents
• Maintains existing exhibits by establishing fumigation schedules, establishing maintenance schedules and repairing damages, and working in collaboration with Research and Collections staff to preserve materials on display

• Works in close collaboration with Graphics Designer to ensure proper production of graphic materials for the Museum including exhibit signage and other items
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in the development, design, fabrication, and installation of permanent and changing exhibits in a museum environment or related work
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of exhibits in a museum or gallery or related experiences
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, climbing (stairs & ladders), crawling and lifting of moderate to heavy loads (50lbs)
• Occasional work in elevated places
• Good auditory skills with a full range of hearing
• Good vision including acuity, depth perception, color vision
• Comfortable work around the general public
• Able to work in a team environment

• Sensitivity to, and respect for, works of art, cultural artifacts, and natural history specimens
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality of work

Full time position with benefits; reports to Director of Development

Send resume and cover letter to: Alice Bourland, HR Manager     abourland@sbnature2.org

 

 

 

ADVENTURES IN CARING, Director of Volunteers (back to top)
Organizational Overview: Adventures in Caring Foundation is a local, innovative nonprofit organization best known for its award-winning Raggedy Ann & Andy Patient Care Program. Adventures in Caring is dedicated to: 1) lifting the spirit of those who are sick and lonely, and 2) cultivating the practice of compassion in health care, by making compassion visible, teachable and practical.

Position Summary
Build and sustain a growing team of 150+ volunteers, most of whom are undergraduate students, delivering psychosocial support to patients in local hospitals and skilled nursing facilities on a weekly basis – in the guise of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. All aspects of volunteer management and service-learning, from recruitment and training to appreciation and reports. Liaison with volunteer recruitment sources (colleges) and service sites (acute care and long-term care hospitals). More than a job, this is a work of the heart.

Responsibilities
· Recruit, interview and screen suitable volunteers (at least 50 per year).
· Liaison with the colleges and other sources from whom we recruit volunteers.
· Coordinate all logistics for the 3-day volunteer training seminars (five per year).
· Co-train, and eventually lead, the volunteer training seminars.
· Schedule weekly volunteer visits at 10-15 health care facilities.
· Enter, manage and keep data up-to-date in the volunteer database.
· Document the number of volunteer hours and visits, and collect volunteer journals.
· Create quarterly and annual reports based on these records.
· Support, debrief, coach, inspire and recognize all volunteers.
· Identify leaders among the volunteers and recruit them for additional responsibilities  such as: training assistant, team captain, public speaking.
· Liaison with the hospitals & skilled nursing facilities we serve.
· Help to produce and lead AiC introductory events, volunteer appreciation events, and train-the-trainer seminars.
· General support for the Program Director and the Executive Director when needed to further the mission of Adventures in Caring.
 
Qualifications
· A love for young people who are just setting out on a career in health care, and an ability to be a mentor for them
· Compassion for the sick, injured and elderly.
· Well organized – able to manage over 100 people serving in 15-20 places weekly, track the associated data, and write compelling reports on the progress.
· Excellent communicator – ability to be a liaison with nurses and educators, and represent Adventures in Caring to the public.
· Strong computer skills – advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is a must. Familiarity with a database program is required. Experience with Mac OS and web 2.0 social networking skills (e.g. FaceBook) are a plus.
· Bachelor's degree plus at least 3 years experience in managing teams.
· Experience in nursing/healthcare and/or instruction is preferred.
· Emotional intelligence – maturity about facing life’s biggest issues.
· Personable, energetic, creative, independent, flexible, and hard-working.
· Good sense of humor and the ability to function in a small office, highly collaborative team environment.
 
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
 
Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs/wk) in small nonprofit office. Flexible hours, benefits, and potential to grow with the job. $38-45,000/year DOE. Reports to Executive Director.
 
Start Date: July-August, 2008.

To Apply: E-mail resume with cover letter to: info@adventuresincaring.org

 

 

 

 

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF SANTA BARBARA, Case Manager(back to top)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Case Manager

PT position in Lompoc office. Work with volunteers, youth and families in a dynamic mentoring program. Oversee volunteer/youth matches, conduct community outreach, and plan activities. BA degree, and bilingual in Eng/Span required.

Send cover letter of interest, resume and application:
123 W, Gutierrez St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
hr@fsacares.org
Fax: 805.965.2178
EOE

UCSB, Community Volunteer Coordinator (back to top)

Associated Students

University of California Santa Barbara
Serves as the advisor for 4-6 Associated Students Boards, Committees, and Commissions whose chief focus is the local community. Administers annual A.S. election process. Coordinates with the student Elections committee and university officials to ensure a smooth and fair process.  Req: Understanding of student development and advising. Must develop broad knowledge of A.S. organization, policies and procedures. Substantial knowledge and ability to train others on Macintosh computers and applications. Experience with database management and bookkeeping. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, train and supervise students.  Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.  Note: Fingerprinting required.  $3,413 - $3,500/mo.  Apply by 6/23/08.  805-893-3166 AA/EOE.  Apply on line @ https://Jobs.ucsb.edu,  Reference Job #2008029

 

 

 

 

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART, Special Groups Coordinator (back to top)

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a leading West Coast art museum, presents internationally recognized collections and exhibitions, and a broad array of cultural and educational activities.

The Special Groups Coordinator reports to the Membership and Events Manager and serves as the Museum’s liaison with donor and membership support groups, as well as special visiting VIP groups. The Special Groups Coordinator will also interface with high-level special interest groups that are to be developed around the Museum’s collections.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages donor volunteers and event chairs to achieve the objectives and goals of the support groups while maintaining the Museum’s mission and standards; plans and maintains the master calendar for support group meetings, programs and events; serves as liaison to each of the special groups, including oversight of, and participation in, steering committees or executive boards and related sub-committees; maintains regular communication with volunteers and works with the Senior Development Officer to ensure that support group members are actively involved at the appropriate level; responsible for the annual events of the special support groups, including annual benefits, smaller fundraising activities, social events and other activities that take place at the Museum and McCormick House and, occasionally in private homes and at other off-site venues; coordinates promotions and communications for support group events and programs; oversees the relevant budgets, timelines, design, production, and coordination with other departments and/or outside vendors and contractors; ensures timely, effective, and appropriate acknowledgement and recognition to enhance support group relations; works with Director of Development to identify and present areas of support for the Museum. Also responsible for occasional VIP visits (both groups and individuals), and—under special circumstances—for rentals of the auditorium or galleries to very important Museum donors and Trustees, and assists in the execution of other institutional events, as needed and assigned by the Director of Development or Membership and Events Manager.

Must possess exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational proficiency; strong customer service skills; experience with volunteer management and event coordination; ability to work with donors and Trustees in a confident manner and with discretion; and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to serve collegially within a goal-oriented development team. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Raiser’s Edge or a similar database is required.

A minimum of three years development experience, in a museum, arts organization, or educational institution, or equivalent related management experience required; BA degree desired.

Send resume and cover letter (no phone calls) to:

Human Resources, Santa Barbara Museum of Art

e-mail: hr@sbma.net

www.sbma.net

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

 

Administrative

 

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, Administrative Assistant (back to top)

Position: 2008 Administrative Assistant
Department: Administration
Location: Santa Barbara Branch
Reports To: Executive Director

Job Summary
Administrative Staff's duties are to provide support and implement procedures on a daily basis for branch office.

Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Fiscal Duties-

Ability to use business practices for special events that require tracking of monies
Prepare and review revenue forms to send to the chapter office for processing
Obtain and keep records of petty cash or special events or programs.
Purchasing
Determine need and quantity for supplies
Order and shelf routine office supplies
Information Systems
Data entry with knowledge of data base and fundraising software currently used.

Functions- General Support

Correspondence
Reporting-compile and prepare routine reports from information readily Scheduling and coordinating
Maintain routine calendar
Screen mail to determine which letters can be answered independently or refer to another employee

Reception-

Screen and refer calls
Provide routine information
Greet visitors
Answer inquiries and give standard answers to the public
Have knowledge of the foundation to answer non-routine and/or sensitive inquiries or know where to refer those calls
Prepare all meeting correspondence for board or committee meetings
Coordinate all details with meeting venues
Transcribe and disseminate minutes from board & committee meetings.

Knowledge, Skills:

Ability to use standard work processing and related computer software packages (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Independence

Ability to act on day-to-day processes with confidence
Problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to use judgment and discretion to solve problems where answer is not apparent
Ability to prioritize duties
Ability to interpret oral and/or written guidelines to solve problems

Position: Non-Exempt, Part Time

* Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package Available
Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
403b
Flex Spending Accounts
Generous Vacation Schedules

 

 

 

 

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM, Executive Assistant Position (back to top)

Work right on the Santa Barbara Harbor at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum!

In addition to providing support to the executive director, development director, and controller,
this position also provides general office support for the museum and oversees the membership mailings.

Candidates must be very proficient in MS Office Suite, including Publisher; Donor Perfect
and graphics experience a plus.

Previous experience in database management and data entry desirable.
Must be organized and energetic.

This is a full-time position with some nights and weekends.

Salary is competitive and depends on experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance,
paid vacation and sick time, and 403(B) retirement savings plan.

All interested applicants must send professional cover letter and resume to:

Greg Gorga
Director of Development
ggorga@sbmm.org

No Phone Calls Please.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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