Current Job Postings

Child Advocates of Fort Bend County, providing advocacy and other services to abused and neglected children in a fast paced environment, is seeking a Finance Director.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include all agency financial matters, overseeing office administration, keeping track of grant funds and reporting to grantor entities and keeping personnel records. This is a full-time salaried position. For more detailed description, go to website.

Skills:

The position requires financial account via QuickBooks and Excel expertise, government grants management experience, human resources and facility management and budgeting experience. The candidate should have an exceptional affinity for numbers, people, teamwork and the non-profit environment and be quick and accurate. Good attendance record required. Must pass a background check.

Salary: Salary will be based on prior experience related to the required qualifications.

Visit the website for more information - www.cafb.org.

For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume,
along with salary requirements in MICROSOFT WORD format ONLY to:
Fax: (281) 341-0798
E-mail: cholton@cafb.org
resumes printed in an email will not be read

We are recruiting for the position of Chief Operating Officer, to be filled in August 2008. Reporting to the Council’s Chief Executive Officer, the COO directs the Council’s process improvement initiative, manages the membership and program functions, and oversees all aspects of the volunteer management system, with responsibility for product sales and camp properties. The COO will be able to assess organizational performance, identifying opportunities for cross-functional teams and supporting a collaborative work environment, as well as overseeing implementation of national initiatives. The candidate will provide assistance to the CEO in planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of the Council, developing budget requests and managing cost centers. The COO participates in preparing the strategic plan, and collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer, the VP of Human Resources, and the VP of Communications and Development in the senior management team.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in implementing the Council’s strategic plan and in achieving the five-year strategic plan goal to serve 100,000 girl and volunteer members by the 100th anniversary in 2012. In that capacity, the COO will create and implement plans for achieving the objectives under each goal, with responsibility for three of its five goals: programs, volunteerism, and organization. Program objectives include membership increase and retention, growth in leadership opportunities for girls, and increase in revenue from product sales and use of Council properties. Objectives under volunteerism include increase in adult membership and effective uses of their skills, as well as a strong recognition program. The plan calls for the COO, working in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer and IT Director, to improve Council productivity by streamlining and automating the organizational structure and its systems to fulfill requirements of the strategic plan. This presents a unique opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, skilled executive to lead key departments in the Council.

Requirements:

A minimum of 10 years’ comparable management level experience is required, as well as demonstrated leadership skills, and competency across a broad range of executive and managerial functions. We seek someone with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, as well as success in dealing with a variety of people, ideas, and situations. The candidate must have a strong customer focus, and be committed to sustaining partnerships with volunteers, staff members, the board of directors, and the community. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree, with advanced education and training preferred.

Statistics:

64,000+ girl and 18,000+ dedicated adult members. Council jurisdiction includes 26 counties in Southeast Texas. Its budget is approximately $14 million. Council properties include its Houston headquarters, 8 regional offices, and 10 camps. Council staff presently consists of 130+ full and part-time employees, plus seasonal staff.

Salary: $115k+

Girl Scouting is strongly supportive of a multi-cultural society, and serves the interests of girl members from all communities. Individuals representative of our multi-cultural society are encouraged to explore this extraordinary opportunity.

For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume,
along with salary requirements to:
Mary Jane Wilkie, Senior Consultant
Evergreen Executive Source, LLC
P.O. Box 412 Haddonfield, NJ 08033-0412
Voice (800) 221 6663 Fax (800) 451 1451
E-mail: evergreen.source@att.net

Since our founding in 1970, AAMA has been a leader helping youth and adults in Houston, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley advance their dreams through innovative adult and K-12 education, health and social services programs.

If you are an experienced HR Manager and you want to make a difference in the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged youth and families across Texas, then AAMA, Inc. is looking for you.

This role is responsible for helping this non-profit move to the next step in its organizational lifecycle. While some HR practices and policies are in place, the successful candidate for this role will have a vision for what the human resources department can be as the organization grows. They will be excited by evaluating, planning and implementing ways to improve on what has been built while at the same time capable of managing the day to day operations. They will plan and carry out all policies and programs relating to all phases of human resources activity within AAMA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to management in the design and implementation of the recruiting and selection process. Must be capable of making accurate assessments based upon knowledge of specific organizational requirements and in communicating selection rationale to management.
• Oversees the placement activities of all manpower staffing and assures the accuracy in reporting staffing dynamics.
• Develops and implements effective hiring programs that adhere to the organization's objectives and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
• Design, develop, administer and evaluate employee appraisal system
• Assist supervisors in conducting due process procedures
• Oversees the compilation and maintenance of potential and existing personnel files.
• Establishes, monitors, develops and implements AAMA's goals and objectives for their EEO/AAP program. Ensures compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
• Develops an adequate plan for replacement and succession planning of key personnel.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise.
• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years Human Resources experience
• Specialized training in the design and implementation of various HR programs, Recruitment/Employment Programs and Compensation/Incentive Programs
• Preferably, speaks Spanish
• Preferably has a PHR or SPHR Certification, but not requireds

Salary:
65K+, commensurate with experience

Go to this website/ page link for more information: www.aamainc.us

Contact Name and Contact Instructions:
mlewis@aamainc.us

The Volunteer Services Coordinator is responsible for giving people the opportunity to make a difference through their gifts of time and talent to CHOM programs. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Volunteer Coordinator actively recruits volunteers for all CHOM programs, working in tandem with respective Program Managers. The Volunteer Coordinator trains and places volunteers according to programmatic and operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT - Securing community resources that will yield appropriate volunteers for CHOM volunteer assignments.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND PLACEMENT - Develop regular training curriculum for volunteers; establish regular training schedule.
VOLUNTEER RETENTION & ADMINISTRATION - assure success of volunteer placements and maintain volunteer database (VOLGISTICS)

Skills:
- Demonstrated success in outreach and networking
- Ability to plan and coordinate volunteer events / knowledge and experience in
  special event planning.
- Excellent customer service skills

Salary:
Full time salaried exempt position, 40 hours a week. Salary range (up to $50K) based on experience. Full benefits, including pension.

Go to this website/ page link for more information: www.CHOMhouston.org

Contact Name and Contact Instructions:
Interested candidates should forward
cover letter and résumé to CHOM Executive Director:
Tracy Burnett, LCSW
(713) 222-2412 FAX

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible the primary communication connection for all volunteers, such as tracking personal information / volunteer activities, scheduling and encouraging attendance for theatre events, and support planning for volunteer events.
This position will require some weekend work.
Previous administrative experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Coordinator sends all email communication, registers all new volunteers, tracks volunteer hours, generates all volunteer lists, and updates volunteer data.
Hours are part-time throughout the season (approx. 20-25 hours weekly).
During the season, the Volunteer Coordinator may choose to add work shifts as
an Usher Captain at night up to 40 hours per week.
These opportunities begin in early September and run through mid-June.

Skills:
One year working with volunteers in some capacity or in patron services is preferred.
Experience in all Microsoft Office applications is required: Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.
An ideal candidate = hard work ethic, a dynamic personality, and good organizational skills.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Some college, an Associates degree, or more preferred.

Salary:
Compensation is $10-12 per hour, no benefits.

Go to this website/ page link for more information: www.thehobbycenter.org

Contact: Cori Stevenson

Contact Instructions:
Qualified candidates should email their resume to resumes@hcpa.com.
Or you may fill out an application during business hours
at the Security Office at the Hobby Center Stage Door.

Director of Volunteer Services – Houston Food Bank (HFB) Would you like to lead the second largest volunteer corps in Houston? We are searching for a Volunteer Director to lead a force of over 11,000 dedicated volunteers. HFB, through volunteer effort and philanthropy, makes the world a better place by improving the human condition and alleviating suffering. Our good work affords people the opportunity to be part of something greater than themselves by investing time, talent and treasure in their fellow man.

You will lead a two-person staff which recruits, trains, schedules and develops a distinguished volunteer family and cultivates relationships with corporate partners. Must have a bachelor’s degree, 3 years + experience in the volunteer management field with exposure to Raisers Edge and corporate sponsorship a plus. This is a full-time position that requires some evening and week-end work and offers a competitive benefits package.

Contact:
houston-hr@secondharvest.org
Fax: 713-547-8625
3811 Eastex Freeway
Houston, TX 77026

Tues. – Sat., The Activity Coordinator has the overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the consumer activities in the Adult Activity Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position assures appropriate activity programming and recreational activities for participants to develop and achieve their potential. Coordinates monthly activity schedules to ensure compliance as it relates to recreational, educational, and habilitation training activities for the benefit of the consumer. Local travel required. Stressful situations may be encountered.

Skills:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university, plus one year of full time experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities in a human service or medically related program. CPR & SAMA upon hire and annually thereafter. Valid Texas Drivers License; must obtain CDL license within six months of employment.

Sabrena R. Akenten, Human Resources Director
Fax 713-525-8489, Email: sakenten@cri-usa.org

Volunteer Manager to lead core of 500 volunteers. General responsibilities: scheduling, recruiting, training, managing and retention of entire volunteer force.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have experience in volunteer management field (animal welfare industry preferred)
• Schedule making
• Management of multiple areas/people, and
• Ability to work weekends (with 2 consecutive weekdays off).

Skills:

Computer, phone, organizational and time management skills a must. Able to work around/with all types of animals (domestic, exotic, farm).

Please email resumes to jknapp@hspca.org.
Employment applications available online at www.houstonspca.org.
No calls please.