Employment

If applying for any of the positions listed below, be sure to specify the position you are applying for and include cover letter, resume, salary requirements and employment application. Please send via e-mail employment@womenindistress.org

Resumes which reflect qualifications specified in the posting are submitted to the relevant dept. supervisor, who is responsible for coordinating interviews and making hiring recommendations.

Application/resumes received are maintained for 6 months. As new positions are posted, resumes are reviewed and those reflecting qualifications indicated on the posting are submitted to the department supervisor, who is responsible for coordinating interviews and making hiring recommendations.

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Events Manager  

Days/Hours:  Monday – Friday, 9am to 6pm.  Evening and weekends as needed.

Salary Range:  $40,000 – $45,000

Workplace Location(s):  Jim and Jan Moran Family Center in Deerfield Beach, FL

Date available:  May 13, 2013

Supervised by:  Associate Director of Development

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in developing and executing revenue-generating special events.  Experience with walk/runs preferred.
• Project management experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.  Proof of automobile liability insurance. Safe driving record

Brief Job Description:

Agency Events

• Responsible for meeting event revenue goals of $380,000+ annually as well as the planning, coordination, direction, execution, and evaluation for all revenue-generating agency events including SAFEWALK-RUN 5K, Poker Tournament, & Starfish Luncheon.
• Responsible for planning and executing all events, which includes but is not limited to oversight of logistics, marketing, communication, recruiting, acknowledgments, sponsor benefit fulfillment, and soliciting in-kind donations.
• Responsible for creating and executing plans to secure, cultivate, and steward corporate and in-kind sponsorships, individual donors, 5K teams, and table hosts to meet fundraising goals.
• Develop and implement successful strategies for increasing revenue and event participation.  With a limited budget, create positive and impactful guest experiences.  Conduct market research to analyze events of competitors.  After each event, critically assess and provide recommendations for future improvement.
• Responsible for working with Marketing and PR Coordinator to develop creative concept, event print and e-collateral materials, PR and social media plans, and determine new ways to promote the events.
• Recruit, motivate and guide event volunteer committees.
• Develop and oversee event budgets; negotiate event contracts; reconcile with Finance team; create innovative ways to increase revenue while managing expenses.
• Manage the procurement, logistics and fulfillment of silent auctions, raffles, and fundraising incentives.

Campaigns and Third Party Events

• Responsible for meeting third party event revenue goal of $45,000+ annually.
• Oversee coordination & fulfillment of these events, partnerships, and relationships.
• Identify and solicit new relationships and maintain existing ones with appropriate third party fundraising groups to meet revenue goals.
• Represent Women In Distress at select public speaking engagements of any size group when assigned and gives tours to supporters.
• Responsible for meeting campaign and revenue goals, specifically but not limited to the Love Campaign and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Donation Drives

• Responsible for agency donation drives, including but not limited to: Back to School, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Winter Holiday.
• Implements, coordinates, and oversees gently-used donation drives to drive Thrift Store revenue.
• Communicates with donors about donation needs.
• Works with Associate Director of Development to create and implement annual strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding in-kind donors to meet goals.

Other:

• Support development, planning and coordination of projects to support overall development effort and/or specific program needs.
• Performs any other assignments given by the President/CEO, Director of Development, and/or Development Manager.
• Responsible for overseeing volunteers as needed to complete projects.
• Capable of simultaneously managing and prioritizing multiple projects while maintaining priorities, focus and attention-to-detail.
• Works with internal staff, volunteers, and program participants to secure thank you’s, participant stories, or more for stewardship, event, and PR purposes.

Skills required

• Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment, meeting deadlines and productivity standards.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple tasks effectively; superior organizational skills and strict attention to detail a must.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic, initiative and can-do attitude.
• Strives to increase productivity and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, references, and salary requirement to Courtney Holshouser at cholshouser@womenindistress.org.  No phone calls please.

Accounting Associate

Days/Hours:   Monday through Friday 8:30 – 5:30.  40 hours per week.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.4 years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Experience in accounts payable and in performing intermediate level Excel functions.
• Not-for Profit accounting experience a plus.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.  Safe driving record.  Proof of automobile liability insurance.

Workplace Location(s):  Jim & Jan Moran Family Center, Deerfield Beach, FL

Brief Job Description:

• Perform & manage the accounts payable function to assure timely and accurate payments & compliance with budgetary, grant & regulatory guidelines.
• Process daily cash receipts.
• Prepare monthly grant billings, schedules 7 reports.
• Provide insurance administrative support.
• Perform special projects & prepare monthly & annual accounting schedules, closing entries and analyses, as assigned.
• Works with the Director of Finance and other staff to efficiently perform the department’s role and function.

Position requires:

• Working knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft and other computer programs.
• Ability to learn and work in a highly regulated accounting environment.
• Proven record working as a team player and in completing tasks with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational skills & detail oriented.
• Ability to type minimum 55 WPM.
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures, accounts payable & billing.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Family Enrichment Coordinator

Days/Hours:   40 hours per week Monday through Friday with a minimum of 2 evenings per week and some weekend or holidays as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or equivalent related experience
• Minimum of three years working with children and/or families
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or supervisory  experience
• Valid Florida driver’s license.  Safe driving record.  Proof of automobile liability insurance.

Workplace Location(s):  Based at the Family Center with some travel in the community.

Brief Job Description:

Responsible for identifying, creating, marketing and implementing enrichment activities to enhance services and activities available to adults & children who are receiving services at Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. Collaborates with community partners to bring in currently available external enrichment activities.  Coordinates special events for children and adults who are receiving services at Women In Distress.   Responsible for supervision of staff and coordinating of other enrichment services.  Provides direct services as required.

Position requires:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Safe driving record.  Proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Knowledge and effective use of local resources.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrate sound judgment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

 No telephone calls, please!

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Women in Distress does not discriminate by reason of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation,gender identity, veteran or military reserve status, immigration status, or language spoken.  All room assignments, activities, programs, etc.are provided in a non-discriminatory manner.

Applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations are encouraged to contact Barbara Sponder, HR Director at 954 760 9800 x 1252

5 days prior to scheduled interview, so that reasonable accommodations may be coordinated.