Description Identify areas of risk, trends, or processes that require immediate or further review and ensure that the appropriate staff members are notified timely. Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits. Prepare memos, process walkthroughs, and reports based on audit findings. Assist the independent auditors with annual and interim substantive/SOX testing as requested. Assist with special projects as requested. Assist in the scope and schedule of the internal audit department for the coming year. Present findings to the divisional leadership, when appropriate. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, databases and tools. CPA/CIA preferred but not required. Public accounting experience preferred but not required.   Bachelor’s degree in Business related field.   Experience and employment history will be considered Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About Leadership for Educational Equity Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members’ potential to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education. Our kids and communities need more leaders who believe that educational inequity is a solvable problem. We believe that when our members are organized and reach positions of leadership, they’ll serve as a transformative force for students, communities and the broader movement for educational equity. LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals committed to making a difference. We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement.  If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more about what we do, please visit educationalequity.org. Position Summary: The Supporter Relations (SR) team fuels LEE's growth and success by ensuring that the organization has a stable network of donors, supporters, and champions. The Director, Supporter Relations is responsible for managing an exciting new initiative supporting LEE’s work to build a diverse movement of elected leaders. The Director will manage a plan, develop, and maintain a development program and lead inspiring events on behalf of LEE to enhance the mission and vision of the organization. The Director coordinates the efforts of the SR team as it relates to this portfolio of donors and special events, as well as supports management and growth of our portfolio of national and regional level partners. The Director oversees significant program and project management efforts for the SR team, as well as providing analytics and reports to LEE’s Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and strong relationship-building skills to support cross-team partnerships within LEE, as well as with external facing partners and donors. This candidate will have excellent verbal communications skills to convey information accurately and interact effectively and diplomatically with donors, and superior writing skills to compose compelling stories that incorporate multiple inputs, and drafting a variety of business correspondence in different mediums (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint). The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated track record of excellent project management; strong organizational skills, superior attention to detail, and ability to organize material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication effort. Additionally, this candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects with competing deadlines. Position Location:  Flexible; New York or Los Angeles preferred Travel Requirements:  15-25% Responsibilities: Individual Donor Management and Special Events with an emphasis on c4 fundraising (55%) Working in partnership with Executive Director and LEE partners, lead and execute inspiring events to engage new audiences and raise financial support for LEE member political candidates while building the organizational brand Manage a portfolio of candidate donors, building deep relationships, providing timely and individually tailored updates, and ensuring an outstanding supporter experience so that our donors become champions and ambassadors of LEE Develop and implement appropriate strategies to cultivate and convert event guests and other prospective supporters into LEE candidate donors Work in deep partnership with LEE’s Elected Leadership team to stay current on LEE members who have filed and/or are considering running for office, develop a deep understanding of candidates and of the political landscape, and manage Supporter Relations-led fundraising efforts for candidates Develop engaging collateral to support candidate fundraising efforts Tell the story of LEE, and of our members running for office, in a consistent and compelling manner to donors and potential supporters Design and implement a structured fundraising program and appropriate systems to manage candidate donors and special events Management of National and Regional Partners and Prospective Funders (35%) Work in partnership with Supporter Relations team to manage relationships with national partners and manage grants through complete life-cycle Work in partnership with regional teams to support all aspects of regional fundraising efforts, including prospect research and strategy, follow up from funder meetings, developing proposals, and managing grants Prepare compelling and inspiring grant proposals and reports for national and regional supporters that are catered to individual donor needs Prepare accurate and engaging grant reports (e.g. metrics, narrative, financials) ensuring on time reporting Participate in donor meetings, as needed, from cultivation through stewardship Work collaboratively with staff members across the organization to stay current on member and team impact at LEE and to to identify avenues of economic support for programs/projects Provide rapid response support as needed for upcoming funder meetings, including researching potential funders and developing relevant collateral, and support all follow up coming out of funder meetings Manage donor systems and data tracking Special Projects (10%) Research, reporting and analysis projects to support fundraising efforts as needed Project management of special projects for the VP and Office of Executive Director, as needed Development of fundraising collateral in response to partner requests​​   Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 5 or more years of professional work experience, with preference given for experience specifically in the areas of annual giving, foundation/corporate solicitations, communications, and special events 2 or more years of direct experience in fundraising or development, including writing grants reports and proposals; preference given to direct experience in political fundraising and individual giving 1 or more years of experience in a significant role planning and executing fundraising events Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to meet new people with ease and build strong relationships Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks Strong organizational skills, superior attention to detail, and an ability to organize material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication effort Preferred Qualifications Experience driving cross-team partnership toward ambitious results Experience working with geographically dispersed teams Ability to scale or make bodies of work more efficient through technology Fundraising experience with individual donors and with leading special events Basic understanding of election cycles and political fundraising; preference for direct political fundraising experience Deep alignment with the LEE mission Basic understanding of 501(c)4 non-profit status and Political Action Committees (PACs) Benefits and Salary Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.  In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.   An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job. An affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

ABOUT AFS-USA: AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff of approximately 200 dedicated individuals, working from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 4,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include: immersion based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educator, schools and businesses. OVERVIEW: The Scholarships Advisor assists the Scholarships Manager and Scholarships Team with the administrative tasks necessary to successfully manage the scholarship programs offered by AFS-USA. RESPONSIBILITIES: General Scholarship Operations Work with Scholarships Manager to manage day-to-day administrative duties. Coordinates the merit-scholarship judging process, including recruiting judges, setting up Global Link for scoring and notifying winners of results. Work with Scholarship Manger to ensure that current information about scholarship criteria and availability is accessible to staff, volunteers, students, and parents. Respond to inquiries and scholarship related questions from local area teams and volunteers; assist with scholarship spending recommendations as needed. Global Leaders Need-Based Award Perform data entry of Global Leaders applications. Follow up on incomplete or unclear application details. Escalate to Scholarship Manager if necessary. Attend all financial aid committee meetings; take notes; make award recommendations; post awards. Sponsor an AFSer Process all Sponsor an AFSer requests; edit/end widgets accordingly. Work with IT department on Sponsor an AFSer troubleshooting and functionality Scholarship Recipient Coordination Guide, support and inform applicants, parents and local volunteers about scholarship application process Send official notice of scholarship to students, parents and local volunteers. Prepare, send, and track receipt of scholarship contracts. Follow-up with scholarship recipients and Development Department before, during and immediately following the program to ensure compliance with donor requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: BS/BA in Communications or a related field preferred Prior experience studying abroad or with international work/travel Well organized. Able to manage multiple priorities under multiple deadlines and navigate intense spikes in workload. Self-motivated. Able to maintain a high degree of quality and productivity with minimal supervision. Adaptable. Able to evaluate changing demands and circumstances and to adjust tactics as necessary. Detail oriented, but able to see, understand, and articulate the big picture. Able to work in multiple team environments, in varying contexts. Comfortable speaking with people of different backgrounds and ages including students, parents, and colleagues. Previous experience in international education, call centers, admissions, and program management are highly desirable. COMPUTER SKILLS Computer literate, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, database, and internet applications. (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, general database knowledge). NON-DISCRIMINATION: AFS-USA is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. AFS-USA prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Direct and implement the marketing and communications strategy and activities for KNKX, which include communications strategy, marketing/advertising/promotion planning and execution, and graphic design to advance listenership and fundraising goals. The Marketing and Communications Manager is a member of the Development department and reports directly to the Executive Director of Development. The Marketing Manager works in partnership with the Executive Director of Development on overall strategy and planning.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning Work in partnership with the Executive Director of Development on development of the station’s annual Marketing and Communications plan, including advertising and annual budget.   Work in partnership with various directors on the design and communications strategy for fundraising campaigns, public relations and events, and programming projects.   Communication Responsible for creating the annual communication plan which includes overall messaging and segmentation strategy for station newsletters and a non-solicitation communication plan for listener and donor engagement.   Work in partnership with programming staff on program related communication plans. Work in partnership with departmental directors to create promotional and communications plans for fundraising and events throughout the year.   Additional writing, designing, editing and distribution of various Development communications on an ongoing basis, including event invitations, station program updates, solicitations, etc, with assistance from the Customer Service Coordinator.   Responsible for planning and overseeing the Development department’s online and social media communication in partnership with the Digital Content Manager.   Create station public relations plans and responses as needed throughout the year.   Design Oversee design projects from concept creation to completion. Provide direction on projects submitted to the contract designer and the Development Assistant, and ensure projects are completed successfully and on time.   Create design concepts by designing rough layout of art and copy and related aesthetic concepts.   Coordinate with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc., as needed.   Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.   Review contracts and vendors as appropriate and maintain positive vendor relationships.   Advertising Create and implement the KNKX annual advertising plan. Developing advertising strategies to increase listenership and monitor project progress from planning to execution. Evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns.   Work with staff members and/or ad agencies to establish and meet projects goals and establish and enforce budgets and timelines. Negotiate contract specifications and terms with vendors.   Work in partnership with the Director of Digital to manage and oversee station Google Ad Words campaigns and grant. Oversee related vendor work. Review and negotiate contracts as needed.   Support and coordinate programming and market research efforts.   Provide expert advice on marketing and advertising methods for new or existing products or services.   Branding Ensure consistent application of the station’s brand across multiple channels.   Update and order station business collateral as needed, such as business cards and letterhead.   Work in partnership with the Executive Director of Development to oversee branding projects including logo or brand identity updates.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with attention to detail under deadline Work cooperatively with a large number of people Strong writing, editing and proofreading are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally Strong design skills and familiarity with design software Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills Superior project management and time management skills Strong knowledge and understanding of current and emerging trends in digital media/social media Must possess a customer-focus approach to projects Must be able to give and receive feedback in a positive and professional manner Passionate about independent public media   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proven ability to craft messaging and write briefs for creative materials Proven ability to oversee development and execution of multi media campaigns Proven ability to manage external vendors or agencies Strong ability in new media-email and social media Minimum of 7 years of marketing and communications experience Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications or related fields; can be substituted with years of experience This positions’ office will be located in Tacoma but frequent travel to Seattle is required. Must have reliable transportation.