Employment

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) is a non‐profit organization devoted to social, racial, and environmental justice. We are dedicated to preserving and increasing affordable housing for a range of incomes, enhancing the natural environment, and providing such vital resources as arts and cultural opportunities, education, and youth programs for our neighbors. Our programs for affordable housing, wetland restoration, and youth arts have become models for other communities.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim Executive Director (ED) will have overall operational responsibility for DNDA’s staff, programs, strategic growth, fundraising, and delivery of its mission. Additionally, they will be responsible for cultivating a collaborative, inclusive organizational culture. They will initially develop deep knowledge of the organization, its mission, history, core programs, and operations. Current Executive Director plans to transition to fundraising role at DNDA through 2023.

REPORTS TO:                 DNDA Board of Directors

DIRECT REPORTS:         Development Director, Art Programs Director, Environmental Programs Director, Neighborhood Programs Director, Events Director, Accountant/Bookkeeper,

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provide dynamic, high visibility leadership and direction to DNDA.
• Serve as chief spokesperson to the public.
• Secure and manage financial and human resources needed to achieve DNDA’s mission.
• Establish and maintain internal policies and procedures.
• This position is flexible in the number of hours ranging from 20-40 hours per week.
• Estimated contract commitment is around 12 months.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Vision

• With the board of directors and staff, implement the strategic plan and operational strategies to achieve DNDA’s mission and ensure timely and consistent progress is made.
• Manage ongoing priorities while maintaining a long-term vision.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit and government partners and collaborating organizations.
• Maintain working knowledge of significant trends in the field of affordable housing.
• Monitor effectiveness of programs and services and make changes as necessary.
• Develop and implement program and grant tracking metrics and analysis.
• Guide the organization with compassion, empathy, and transparency.
• Maintain and adjust staffing levels and delivery of core programs.
• In collaboration with staff, board, and outside consultants, develop strategies to grow the impact of the organization within the community while also strengthening the values under which DNDA strives to operate.

Board of Directors

• Keep the board of directors well informed regarding the management and condition of DNDA and crucial issues affecting its present and future in a timely manner.
• Work with the board of directors to formulate policy recommendations and set priorities.
• Support the board of directors on development and review of strategic plans.

Fiscal Management

• Maintain intricate understanding of organizational financial health, serve as key contact for Finance Committee.
• Develop annual financial plan and budget that reflects DNDA priorities.
• With accounting staff, manage & monitor income, expenses, and cash flow against approved budget.
• Ensure accurate financial reports are produced on a timely basis.
• Ensure that sound financial practices are developed and maintained.
• Maintain proper levels of liability, D&O, and property insurance and compliance oversight.
• Work with and oversee 3^rd party Property Management firm, to manage DNDA’s affordable housing properties and residents appropriately.
• Review and sign grant applications, contracts, and agreements with vendors, and partners.
• Maintain awareness of donor engagement and activity.

Human Resource Management

• Recruit and retain qualified staff for the organization.
• Ensure that compensation and benefit programs meet the needs of staff and are completed in a timely fashion in compliance with all regulations.
• Coach, mentor and motivate staff to ensure the highest quality of services on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a positive and strong organizational culture that helps employees feel valued and helps attract and retain competent, caring staff.
• Ensure compliance with all human resource standards and reporting requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SETS

• 3+ years of experience in Senior Leadership roles and responsibilities.
• Relevant experience in some or all of the following sectors: affordable housing, non-profit leadership, art, environmental restoration, youth programming.
• Fundraising experience with major donors, corporate, and individual.
• Familiarity with grant writing and grant management.
• 3+ years of successful staff team management.
• Juggling day to day operations with a trauma informed supervision lens.

COMPENSATION

This position ranges between $55-65 per hour depending on experience, number of hours, and length of contract timeline.

To be considered for the position please send a resume and a cover letter to jobs@dnda.org.

DNDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to having a staff and board representing diverse identities and backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We celebrate a workplace where all employees are equally included, valued, and supported.

Position Summary

The Development Director is a strategic leader, seasoned fundraiser, and community and relationship builder. The Development Director will be responsible for researching and identifying public, foundation and corporate grant prospects; writing and submitting grants, including detailed budgets; submitting grant reports; cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual and major donors, as well as institutional and corporate funders; and helping plan and coordinate fundraising events. A deep passion for social justice is a MUST! The ideal candidate embraces the opportunity to lead and drive the adoption and implementation of Community-Centric Fundraising practices, ethical storytelling, and integrated advocacy.

This position requires a strong and continued commitment to DNDA’s community and values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to harness existing relationships and identify and secure new individual and major donors, and partnerships with corporations and institutional foundations.
• Lead, train, motivate, and partner with staff and board on fundraising goals, donor cultivation, and best practices.
• Write and submit multidisciplinary and collaborative grant proposals, ranging in size, scope and complexity to foundations, corporations, government, and other institutions.
• Manage grant tracking process and reporting schedule, satisfying all reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Partner with Executive Director on operational duties related to grant contracts and negotiations.
• Actively engage in ongoing prospect research to identify donors and prioritize funding opportunities.
• Work with Executive Director to convene and leverage the support of Capital Campaign Steering Committee, help identify and recruit committee chairs.
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the annual gala, Destination Delridge.
• Promote a culture of Community-Centric Fundraising amongst staff, board, and donors.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• 4+ years of nonprofit experience, preferably in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success securing grants, soliciting major gifts, and securing individual, corporate, and foundation support.
• Broad-based knowledge of development strategies, including the use of databases, social media, and membership programs.
• Experience working with a diverse staff, community, and donor pool.
• Thrive in both self-directed and collaborative environments.
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Committed to artistic, environmental, affordable housing, and social justice efforts.

Compensations & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position $75,000 – $85,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
• Flexible PTO

To be considered for the position please send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@dnda.org

Reference the Development Director position in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applications receive by February 1, 2023.  No calls or recruiters, please.

DNDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to having a staff and board representing diverse identities and backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We celebrate a workplace where all employees are equally included, valued, and supported.

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Events A/V Technician

• This position reports directly to the Youngstown Manager
• Work events, managing clients’ needs with professionalism and friendliness
• ‘On the clock’ for call time given by Youngstown Manager. Additional lead-time is considered ‘off the clock’, unless confirmed in advance. Any time overage (past end of call/shift) should be explained in type to Youngstown Manager.
• One 15-minute break is typical of most calls. Staying on the grounds of Youngstown is preferred. Please plan accordingly, and discuss needs with Manager.
• May be required to work with other techs from Youngstown and Youngstown’s rental client teams. The Youngstown Tech is always the Lead. No unauthorized persons allowed to manage equipment or occupy tech booth unless confirmed with Youngstown Manager in advance.
• Pay Rate: $25/hr standard, $35/hr after hours (10:00p-9:00a)

Maintenance A/V Technician

• This position reports directly to the Youngstown Manager
• Work projects, make repairs to tech spaces as needed or requested, and see them through to the end
• Maintain tech log and report issues, progress, needs to manager in type (for documentation)
• Maintain tidiness and workability of tech spaces
• Communication is key. Timely response to correspondence from manager, clients, and other techs imperative.
• Sobriety a must while on the clock
• Pay Rate: $17.27/hr standard, $20/hr after hours (10:00p-9:00a)