Founded in 1974, Mass Humanities is a private non-profit organization that serves as the statewide affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. We create opportunities for the people of Massachusetts to transform their lives and build a more equitable commonwealth through the humanities. We believe the people of Massachusetts can thrive only when the humanities are accessible to all residents.  Mass Humanities is seeking a Program Officer.  Specific duties will include the following:  Communicate Mass Humanities’ (MH) mission, priorities, grant opportunities and grant parameters to potential applicants. Lead key programs, coordinating outreach, logistics, and evaluation for programs that may include Clemente Course in the Humanities, Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibitions, and Reading Frederick Douglass Together. Support Executive Director and Director of Grants to identify and develop strategic partnerships. Work closely with grantees to identify, implement ways to strengthen future Mass Humanities funding opportunities. Participate in review of proposals and support grant recipients through the life of the funded project. Contribute to the formulation and implementation of grant-making strategies, including the development of new grant opportunities, outreach and/or partnerships. Work with finance and administrative staff to ensure efficient, timely administration of notifications, payments, and final reporting. Attend MH-funded events to represent organization with grantee institution, other stakeholders, and  report observations at meetings and in program officer reports. Support and/or lead workshops with applicants and grantees to explain application processes, build skills, and coordinate outreach efforts. Adhere to National Endowment for the Humanities, Mass Cultural Council, and other funder compliance requirements related to  grantees, developing new grant lines, and reporting Provide information to development and communications departments to enhance opportunities and resources for MH and its grantees. Qualifications: 3+ years of relevant grant or program experience in a non-profit setting. Teaching/coaching skills for work with applicants, Prior experience in community outreach, evaluation, or education is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Strong organization skills Excellent computer skills including excel required.  Track record of strong professional relationships and collaboration skills. Deep understanding of the humanities, public project development and planning, and non-profit organizations. Ability to multitask, prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. Salary range: $60,000-$65,000 Mass Humanities offers generous benefits to include fully paid individual health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement contribution, as well as vacation, personal and sick leave. Mass Humanities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full-time remote work is a possibility for this position. Send a resume and cover letter to   jobs@masshumanities.org

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.   Position Summary:   NRDC is seeking a Principal Gifts Grant Manager , reporting to the Director of Principal Gifts Operations, to track the progress of major institutional 7- to 10-figure grants. The Grant Manager will help the implementation of individualized engagement plans and will ensure sound reporting to principal donors in coordination with all internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: Liaising between Program, Finance, Leadership, and Development to ensure the proper deployment of grants and reports to donors in an accurate and timely manner. Promoting institutional collaboration and transparency. Demonstrating superior project management skills, including ability to independently manage the timeline and production of multiple activities and supporting communications while working with numerous partners to achieve a high-caliber final product. Participating in the Bezos Earth Fund Working Group led by Finance. Working closely with other grant writers, operational staff, and program finance managers to manage proposals, grant budgets, reports, and financial reports. Ensuring NRDC Program, Communications, and CPA staff are aware of and focused on grant requirements, deadlines, and deliverables. Participating in programmatic meetings to follow grant progress and elevating potential challenges and donor engagement opportunities to Development leadership. Working collaboratively to develop projects and limit target increases. Holding grant kick-off meetings for awarded grants. Assisting in the production of briefings for leadership. Maintaining database accuracy and integrity. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. 6+ years’ experience in fundraising, grant and budget management. Strong analytical skills and ability to work in conjunction with Program experts, Finance, and Development leadership. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain enduring relationships with internal stakeholders. Superior writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop proposals, reports, and other materials, including narratives, budgets and financial reports. Ability to effectively collaborate with writers. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize and oversee multiple streams of work to meet competing deadlines. Detail-oriented with high standards of excellence. Experience with Salesforce a plus. Strong commitment to environmental advocacy preferred. Shows a sensitivity, awareness, and willingness to learn and participate in the advancement of DEI required.   NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming a diversity of voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience. Job grade for this role is Solves 3 with a salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000.  Internal equity considerations and the average salary of the peer range will be reviewed before making a final offer.   To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of resumes, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   If you are having technical difficulty while applying, or if you are a person with a disability and you need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care by dialing 1-800-889-4422 .   For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org .  

The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), a non-profit public agency, is a national leader in affordable housing finance and a primary lender in Massachusetts for the financing of affordable and mixed-income rental housing. MHP has over $1.2 billion in credit lines from Massachusetts banks and is an approved Fannie Mae affordable multifamily lender and an FHA Risk-Sharing Program and MAP lender. MHP-financed properties include mixed-income developments for families, single-room occupancy housing, assisted living and other facilities serving the elderly, and properties serving special needs populations. MHP's borrowers range from small non-profit and for-profit developers to some of the largest and most sophisticated developers in the Northeast.  At MHP, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are seeking a Senior Multifamily Loan Portfolio Manager who will be responsible for proactively managing a complex portfolio of real estate loans on multifamily properties in Massachusetts. This position would be ideal for a commercial real estate lender, asset manager, property manager, or loan administrator who has a desire to work in a mission-driven non-profit organization, as part of a dedicated team of real estate professionals in MHP's Portfolio Management Team.  This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled real estate professional who is interested in affordable housing and multifamily real estate.    Specific responsibilities will include : managing MHP's relationships with borrowers, conducting credit reviews and site inspections, addressing project operating performance and payment issues, preparing workout, collection and refinance plans, and mentoring junior staff members in the administration of assigned loans. Applicants must be self-starters with excellent organizational, communications, and computer skills.           Applicants must have a minimum 7-10+ years’ progressive experience in lending, asset management, or property management.  Qualifications include: Specific experience relating to financing and/or operation of multifamily properties required. Ability to analyze complex projects (risk, cost/benefit, quantitative and strategic fit). Experience with tax-exempt bond financing, FHA’s Multifamily Programs, Fannie Mae, low income housing tax credits, or other affordable housing programs a plus. Strong computer skills required, including spreadsheet modeling, word processing, and experience with complex data systems. Familiarity with loan servicing software a plus. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.  Demonstrated skill in business writing.  Excellent interpersonal skills required, including the ability to work well in a small team environment and to effectively manage relationships with MHP’s borrowers. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining consistently high quality work. A valid driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one, and the ability to manage in-state travel.  Salary is commensurate with experience.   MHP provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a public transportation benefit, educational assistance, paid time off and family leave, flexible work schedule and a fully vested employer-matched retirement plan. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated, creative and passionate team.   To apply : Please send a cover letter (required) and resume to MHP, Human Resources Director: mhphr@mhp.net   website:   www.mhp.net     MHP is currently operating a fully remote platform.  We are beginning to review plans for a safe post-COVID return to office operation.  The successful candidate for this position will be required to work in our Boston office and visit covered properties.   MHP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present military service, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. MHP is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER   Location: Oakland   Job ID: 16805   Job Posting   For UCOP internal applicants, please login to the internal candidate gateway at: https://jobs.ucop.edu/   UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT   At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.   The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, five medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. https://www.ucop.edu/about   DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW   Systemwide Labor Relations is responsible for negotiating and administering 14 systemwide labor agreements and 20 local agreements with 9 unions, covering over 94,000 academic and staff employees across the UC system.   POSITION SUMMARY   Labor Relations Professional who provides collective-bargaining and general labor relations guidance and assistance to all levels of management and labor relations professionals within the organization. Utilizes knowledge, experience and skills in labor relations to address and resolve highly complex issues in accordance with the University's policies and labor relations mission. This position requires excellent analytical skills, written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders and clients.   RESPONSIBILITES   60%   Represent the organization in agency proceedings, arbitrations, bargaining and grievances. Advise organization managers and human resource professionals on labor relations and employment law implications relating to highly complex individual and organization-wide issues or courses of action. Contribute to the development of model contract language that can be used by negotiators covering any matter included in a labor agreement. Collaborate with negotiators to identify anticipated union issues and possible UC responses - both in advance of negotiations for strategic planning and during negotiations as new issues arise or bargaining dynamics require. Provide strategic bargaining objectives that best ensure efficient and effective collective bargaining processes resulting in labor contracts between the University and the unions: Represent the organization and guide local negotiations in various bargaining sessions as a participant in system-wide bargaining; has authority to commit organization to system-wide agreements. Work with senior management to recommend organization position on settlement options. Assist Chief Negotiators with all aspects of collective bargaining. Participate in management of local labor relations for UCOP including advising managers and supervisors regarding obligations under applicable collective bargaining agreements and participating in grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice administration. Serve on bargaining team as necessary - maintain close involvement in negotiations throughout the process. Assist with contract implementation following ratification of negotiated agreement. Represent the organization as an advocate in system-wide arbitration hearings. Work independently with general counsel and local management to ensure that negotiation objectives comply with strategic goals and applicable laws and regulations. Independently represent the University and interact with external parties such as attorneys, consultants, and vendors, as necessary. Apply advanced understanding of labor relations concepts to pursue the organization's objectives at the bargaining table; has authority to make binding agreements with local unions, utilizing an understanding of organization goals and priorities. Oversee incorporation of team solutions into bargaining parameters and language; collaborate with Negotiator on development of parameters to ensure consistency with UC strategic objectives. Drafting reports, investigative findings and memoranda. Establish and maintain on-going rapport with union leadership to understand contract application concerns and ensure early resolution when possible; and comprehend union strategic objectives and work with unions to determine possible harmonization into UC strategies.   20%   Work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups across the organization, external contacts, and members of UC management at all levels on various issues; advise UC colleagues of requests for information and other projects and topics. Drives final resolution of escalated and/or exceptional policy issues; ensure compliance with policy intent; oversee UC compliance with academic contracts: -Initiate appropriate action and coordination to resolve significant, escalated or exceptional policy issues. Promote internal and external organizational teamwork using collaborative problem-solving skills. Coordinate with appropriate campus representatives and Directors of Policy and/or Programs to assess course of action; establish and serve on teams to research and develop appropriate UC bargaining goals including UC bargaining strategies and objectives, the issues to be covered, the language goals and parameters, and the balance between management rights and employee rights. Responsible for administering highly complex collective bargaining agreements and for interpreting the agreements. Provide clear and timely implementation documents for represented staff and or academic employees that meet the operational needs of the University May lead a team to build consensus in a collaborative manner among diverse entities (for example, organization management, employees, union representatives).   10%   Identify contract issues requiring research, development and decision-making, covering the full span of HR issues, (e.g., discipline, hours of work, etc.) and potential incorporation into long-range strategy and/or negotiations objectives, and campus application. - Lead and/or participate on teams to address issues as appropriate. Recommend necessary changes to LR Director and appropriate Academic Administrators regarding contracts covering academic units. Oversee implementation of approved policy changes and labor agreements. Upon request, manage special projects as assigned, including chairing special work groups that result in long-range decisions affecting represented employees. Develop and maintain familiarity with market and HR trends and recommend changes to policies and programs.   10%   Draft and submit appropriate memoranda for final approval of UC position on Univerisity wide grievances and appeals to arbitration filed by represented academic employees or the academic unions. Participate in remand/retain decisions and provide arbitration case management. Working with the University Negotiating teams, internal and external counsel, and assigned location representatives, assist in all labor relations activity including grievance processing and job action activity. Provide expert policy and contract guidance to UC representatives to best ensure local compliance with strategic goals set forth in policies and as achieved through contract negotiations: Obtain working understanding of commitments made at the bargaining table in the achievement of strategic objectives, and incorporate into training materials and compliance analysis. Draft contract administration guidance memoranda.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS   Possesses advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. Posseses excellent communication skills both written and oral that will be reflected in contract negotiations, drafting contract language, responding to union information requests, and union grievances.   Advanced understanding of the Collective Bargaining process and Collective Bargaining agreement administration, including but not limited to grievance and arbitration, and negotiations. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization. Has advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations. Ability to use microsoft office programs. The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.   EDUCATION   Master's degree in Labor Management Relations or directly related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Juris Doctorate is desirable.   SALARY AND BENEFITS   Salary: The recommended hiring range is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00. Commensurate with experience.   Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/benefits-of-belonging.html   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   HOW TO APPLY   Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.   APPLICATION REVIEW DATE   The first review date for this job is April 22, 2021. The position will be open until filled.   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT   Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/manager-resources/hiring-process/background-checks.html   Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. https://www.ucop.edu/safety-and-loss-prevention/environmental/program-resources/uc-smoke-free/uc-smoke-tobacco-free.html   EEO STATEMENT   The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction   The University of California, Office of the President, strives to make this job board accessible to any and all users. If you have comments regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at: https://www.ucop.edu/accessibility/index.html or email the Human Resource Department at: mailto:epost@ucop.edu.   *LI-SG1   To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2230151   jeid-d734b96b80e2cd40b5c130443b0ad400   Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.   https://www.jobelephant.com/