Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving
Grand Canyon Conservancy seeks a visionary and experienced individual to lead the growth and transformation of GCC’s Planned Giving programs. This key leader will work with a highly skilled and dynamic team of professionals focused on raising private, institutional, and corporate funds in support of GCC’s mission and key initiatives at Grand Canyon National Park.
This position is ideal for a creative and experienced fundraising professional who is passionate about cultivating long-term relationships with donors and possesses a deep understanding of various giving vehicles including bequests and charitable trusts. Development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive planned giving program is central to this role, particularly as it relates to growing the number of Bright Angel Circle donors who focus their charitable contributions on long-term planned giving goals.
In addition, the Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving is focused on building and maintaining relationships to steward a robust donor portfolio while also collaborating with internal colleagues who also encourage the opportunity for legacy giving among their own donor constituents. Whether partnering with the team in the Philanthropy division, those within other departments at GCC, or stakeholders outside of the organization, our next Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving will be highly collaborative and possess both confidence and drive in fulfilling strategic objectives.
This is a remote, full-time exempt and benefit-eligible position reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Officer for Individual Giving. It requires episodic travel for donor visits and engagement opportunities in various locations throughout the U.S. as well as functions which are held at Grand Canyon National Park.
ABOUT GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY
Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park. Serving as a collaborative partner for Park leadership, our team focuses on GCC’s mission to inspire generations of park champions who cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon. GCC raises private funds, operates retail shops within the park, and provides premier experiential programs about the cultural and physical history of the region and the impact on individuals throughout the world. Underlying how we approach our important work, GCC has identified four core values representing how we foster interactions with our employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and followers. Our values include the following:
• Integrity: We are honest, respectful, inclusive, caring, and accountable for our actions. We operate at a high level of excellence, utilizing our resources to their best and fullest potential. • Education: We are a dynamic learning organization uniquely positioned to cultivate the “awe” of the Grand Canyon. • Service: We embrace our role as a valued partner of the National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park and will provide the highest level of excellence in every interaction with employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and donors. • Connection: We foster a sense of wonder and adventure for the Grand Canyon.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of the Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving position are centered around duties which may include, but are not limited to:
Strategy and Program Leadership • Work with the Senior Philanthropy Office of Individual Giving and the Chief Philanthropy Officer to grow and develop GCC’s current planned giving offerings into a robust, comprehensive planned giving program. • Manage a portfolio of planned and major giving donors, with the ability to give gifts of $25,000+; this includes preparing 15 or more giving proposals each year, and closing at least 75% of these solicitations. • Develop personalized donor cultivation strategies, conduct personal and virtual visits, and increase planned gift donor engagement. • Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the Bright Angel Circle (BAC) to strengthen this key constituency’s engagement and giving at the $25K level. • Recruit, manage, and steward GCC’s Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC), while also coordinating a minimum of two meetings each year which focus on providing strategic organizational and programmatic updates that enhance the value of PGAC members’ roles and responsibilities. • Stay current on organizational priorities, programs, and initiatives to ensure prospects and donors receive accurate and compelling information. Internal and external partnerships
• Join forces with GCC's Donor Relations Manager to design, develop, and implement personalized stewardship strategies for BAC members. • Collaborate with colleagues on cultivation and solicitation plans for legacy prospects and donors who are in managed portfolios, including developing tools and training to support the rest of the fundraising team. • Develop promotional planned giving concepts with the support of the Philanthropy Services Team and GCC’s Marketing Team using direct mail, email, and social media efforts to promote and solicit legacy giving. • Collaborate with external legal, financial, and estate planning professionals to facilitate planned gifts. • Participate in donor events held at both Grand Canyon National Park and other locations around the country while serving in roles that include spearheading outreach programs and/or supporting other event leads or speakers as a member of the Philanthropy team; specific duties are determined depending on the event audience and strategy.
Operational Oversight
• Develop, execute, and oversee the program budget for maximum utilization of revenues and expenses. • Maintain working knowledge of CRM (Raiser’s Edge) to enter and track donor information, actions, and proposals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or significant professional experience in a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience, including working with and closing major and planned gifts. • Knowledge regarding the latest estate planning vehicles, including bequests, beneficiary designations, CRTs, life insurance, etc. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team who engage donors, prospects, and partners in the vital work of our organization • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to maintain confidential donor, management, and organization information. • Ability to travel and/or work flexible hours on occasion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS
• Demonstrated organizational, relationship-building, and networking skills. • Experience with projects, strategic planning, and budgets. • Experience developing planned giving proposals for potential donors. • Proven ability to work on multiple projects, simultaneously paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising/CRM software, preferably Raiser’s Edge. • Preference will be given to candidates with additional certifications (i.e., CFRE, CFRM, CPA, CAP, CSPG, CPGM) and training or coursework specific to Planned Giving.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Perform 60% of job duties in an office setting, 40% outside of the office. • Sit for long periods, up to 4 consecutive hours. • Work may periodically require evening or occasional weekends, as events and donor schedules dictate and to meet deadlines. • Ability to occasionally lift to 25 lbs.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. Target salary rate is $100K annually plus fringe benefits including employer-sponsored health insurance options with free or low cost premiums and select HSA contributions; life, disability, and AD&D insurance policies at no charge; eligibility for participation upon hire in retirement plans with employer match and financial planning services; paid time off, leaves, and sick time; and discounted retail store and GCC-sponsored outdoor training classes. A complete list of GCC support with the Total Compensation Program is available through the Human Resources Department.
Grand Canyon Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7242449
Full Time
Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving
Grand Canyon Conservancy seeks a visionary and experienced individual to lead the growth and transformation of GCC’s Planned Giving programs. This key leader will work with a highly skilled and dynamic team of professionals focused on raising private, institutional, and corporate funds in support of GCC’s mission and key initiatives at Grand Canyon National Park.
This position is ideal for a creative and experienced fundraising professional who is passionate about cultivating long-term relationships with donors and possesses a deep understanding of various giving vehicles including bequests and charitable trusts. Development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive planned giving program is central to this role, particularly as it relates to growing the number of Bright Angel Circle donors who focus their charitable contributions on long-term planned giving goals.
In addition, the Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving is focused on building and maintaining relationships to steward a robust donor portfolio while also collaborating with internal colleagues who also encourage the opportunity for legacy giving among their own donor constituents. Whether partnering with the team in the Philanthropy division, those within other departments at GCC, or stakeholders outside of the organization, our next Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving will be highly collaborative and possess both confidence and drive in fulfilling strategic objectives.
This is a remote, full-time exempt and benefit-eligible position reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Officer for Individual Giving. It requires episodic travel for donor visits and engagement opportunities in various locations throughout the U.S. as well as functions which are held at Grand Canyon National Park.
ABOUT GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY
Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park. Serving as a collaborative partner for Park leadership, our team focuses on GCC’s mission to inspire generations of park champions who cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon. GCC raises private funds, operates retail shops within the park, and provides premier experiential programs about the cultural and physical history of the region and the impact on individuals throughout the world. Underlying how we approach our important work, GCC has identified four core values representing how we foster interactions with our employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and followers. Our values include the following:
• Integrity: We are honest, respectful, inclusive, caring, and accountable for our actions. We operate at a high level of excellence, utilizing our resources to their best and fullest potential. • Education: We are a dynamic learning organization uniquely positioned to cultivate the “awe” of the Grand Canyon. • Service: We embrace our role as a valued partner of the National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park and will provide the highest level of excellence in every interaction with employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and donors. • Connection: We foster a sense of wonder and adventure for the Grand Canyon.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of the Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving position are centered around duties which may include, but are not limited to:
Strategy and Program Leadership • Work with the Senior Philanthropy Office of Individual Giving and the Chief Philanthropy Officer to grow and develop GCC’s current planned giving offerings into a robust, comprehensive planned giving program. • Manage a portfolio of planned and major giving donors, with the ability to give gifts of $25,000+; this includes preparing 15 or more giving proposals each year, and closing at least 75% of these solicitations. • Develop personalized donor cultivation strategies, conduct personal and virtual visits, and increase planned gift donor engagement. • Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the Bright Angel Circle (BAC) to strengthen this key constituency’s engagement and giving at the $25K level. • Recruit, manage, and steward GCC’s Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC), while also coordinating a minimum of two meetings each year which focus on providing strategic organizational and programmatic updates that enhance the value of PGAC members’ roles and responsibilities. • Stay current on organizational priorities, programs, and initiatives to ensure prospects and donors receive accurate and compelling information. Internal and external partnerships
• Join forces with GCC's Donor Relations Manager to design, develop, and implement personalized stewardship strategies for BAC members. • Collaborate with colleagues on cultivation and solicitation plans for legacy prospects and donors who are in managed portfolios, including developing tools and training to support the rest of the fundraising team. • Develop promotional planned giving concepts with the support of the Philanthropy Services Team and GCC’s Marketing Team using direct mail, email, and social media efforts to promote and solicit legacy giving. • Collaborate with external legal, financial, and estate planning professionals to facilitate planned gifts. • Participate in donor events held at both Grand Canyon National Park and other locations around the country while serving in roles that include spearheading outreach programs and/or supporting other event leads or speakers as a member of the Philanthropy team; specific duties are determined depending on the event audience and strategy.
Operational Oversight
• Develop, execute, and oversee the program budget for maximum utilization of revenues and expenses. • Maintain working knowledge of CRM (Raiser’s Edge) to enter and track donor information, actions, and proposals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or significant professional experience in a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience, including working with and closing major and planned gifts. • Knowledge regarding the latest estate planning vehicles, including bequests, beneficiary designations, CRTs, life insurance, etc. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team who engage donors, prospects, and partners in the vital work of our organization • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to maintain confidential donor, management, and organization information. • Ability to travel and/or work flexible hours on occasion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS
• Demonstrated organizational, relationship-building, and networking skills. • Experience with projects, strategic planning, and budgets. • Experience developing planned giving proposals for potential donors. • Proven ability to work on multiple projects, simultaneously paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising/CRM software, preferably Raiser’s Edge. • Preference will be given to candidates with additional certifications (i.e., CFRE, CFRM, CPA, CAP, CSPG, CPGM) and training or coursework specific to Planned Giving.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Perform 60% of job duties in an office setting, 40% outside of the office. • Sit for long periods, up to 4 consecutive hours. • Work may periodically require evening or occasional weekends, as events and donor schedules dictate and to meet deadlines. • Ability to occasionally lift to 25 lbs.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. Target salary rate is $100K annually plus fringe benefits including employer-sponsored health insurance options with free or low cost premiums and select HSA contributions; life, disability, and AD&D insurance policies at no charge; eligibility for participation upon hire in retirement plans with employer match and financial planning services; paid time off, leaves, and sick time; and discounted retail store and GCC-sponsored outdoor training classes. A complete list of GCC support with the Total Compensation Program is available through the Human Resources Department.
Grand Canyon Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7242449
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, human resources administration or related field and three years of professional human resources experience of which two years must be supervisory experience; or five years of professional responsible human resources experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Bachelor degree (4) + 3 years professional HR experience (2 yrs of the 3 years supervisory experience) 7 years total or Bachelor degree (4) + 5 years professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience) or Associate degree (2) + 5 years professional HR experience (2 of the 5 supervisory) 7 years total or Associate degree (2) + (7) years of professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience) or HS Diploma/equivalent + 7 years of professional HR experience (2 of 7 supervisory) 7 years total or HS Diploma/equivalent + 9 years of professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience). Position Summary This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the Alachua County Human Resources Department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for reviewing and improving existing Human Resources programs, developing new programs and systems, completing special projects, and supervising the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Develops and implements comprehensive recruitment and workforce planning strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates. Directs recruitment operations, including job postings, pre-employment and hiring processes, applicant screening, assessments, and selection procedures. Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Veterans’ Preference, FLSA, and other applicable employment laws. Advises hiring managers on recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and labor market trends. Supervises the development, implementation, and maintenance of the classification and compensation plan. Oversees job analysis, job description development, position audits, and classification and reclassification reviews to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Administers the County’s performance evaluation process to ensure consistency, transparency, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals. Builds partnerships with educational institutions, professional organizations, and community groups, and promotes the County as an employer of choice through participation in career fairs and recruitment events. Supports the other HR managers in coordinating training and addressing employee relations matters. Manages the County’s internship partnerships with colleges and universities, ensuring effective program development, coordination, and evaluation. Oversees the County’s volunteer program, including program administration, policy compliance, reporting, and management of the volunteer tracking and management software system. Consults with Department Directors and Constitutional Officers to assess Human Resources program needs, operational requirements, and strategic objectives. Provides guidance and consultation to Department Directors and supervisors regarding the interpretation, application, and consistent implementation of policies and procedures. Evaluates existing Human Resources programs, procedures, and systems, and analyzes alternative approaches to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness. Conducts research and benchmarking with public- and private-sector agencies and professional organizations to identify and implement innovative Human Resources strategies, practices, and methodologies. Leads and/or participates in special projects and drives continuous improvement of Human Resources processes and systems. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. Regular attendance is a requirement for success in this position. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of standard practices, principles, and techniques of Human Resources Management. Considerable knowledge of management information systems design. Knowledge of organizational development and behavior. Skill in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees. Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate projects and programs. Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information as it relates to Human Resources Administration. Ability to interpret policies and procedures. Ability to work independently to solve problems and make sound decisions based on available information. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive personnel information, and make sound decisions based on information at hand. Ability to prepare memoranda, detailed analyses, statisticalreports and audio/visual presentations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, outside agencies and the general public as well as supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly sits, communicates verbally or audibly, and uses hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment. The employee occasionally stands, walks, or moves about as required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information Confidential Position: Certain personal information for employees (and specific family members) in this job position is exempt from public records pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, human resources administration or related field and three years of professional human resources experience of which two years must be supervisory experience; or five years of professional responsible human resources experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Bachelor degree (4) + 3 years professional HR experience (2 yrs of the 3 years supervisory experience) 7 years total or Bachelor degree (4) + 5 years professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience) or Associate degree (2) + 5 years professional HR experience (2 of the 5 supervisory) 7 years total or Associate degree (2) + (7) years of professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience) or HS Diploma/equivalent + 7 years of professional HR experience (2 of 7 supervisory) 7 years total or HS Diploma/equivalent + 9 years of professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience). Position Summary This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the Alachua County Human Resources Department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for reviewing and improving existing Human Resources programs, developing new programs and systems, completing special projects, and supervising the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Develops and implements comprehensive recruitment and workforce planning strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates. Directs recruitment operations, including job postings, pre-employment and hiring processes, applicant screening, assessments, and selection procedures. Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Veterans’ Preference, FLSA, and other applicable employment laws. Advises hiring managers on recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and labor market trends. Supervises the development, implementation, and maintenance of the classification and compensation plan. Oversees job analysis, job description development, position audits, and classification and reclassification reviews to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Administers the County’s performance evaluation process to ensure consistency, transparency, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals. Builds partnerships with educational institutions, professional organizations, and community groups, and promotes the County as an employer of choice through participation in career fairs and recruitment events. Supports the other HR managers in coordinating training and addressing employee relations matters. Manages the County’s internship partnerships with colleges and universities, ensuring effective program development, coordination, and evaluation. Oversees the County’s volunteer program, including program administration, policy compliance, reporting, and management of the volunteer tracking and management software system. Consults with Department Directors and Constitutional Officers to assess Human Resources program needs, operational requirements, and strategic objectives. Provides guidance and consultation to Department Directors and supervisors regarding the interpretation, application, and consistent implementation of policies and procedures. Evaluates existing Human Resources programs, procedures, and systems, and analyzes alternative approaches to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness. Conducts research and benchmarking with public- and private-sector agencies and professional organizations to identify and implement innovative Human Resources strategies, practices, and methodologies. Leads and/or participates in special projects and drives continuous improvement of Human Resources processes and systems. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. Regular attendance is a requirement for success in this position. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of standard practices, principles, and techniques of Human Resources Management. Considerable knowledge of management information systems design. Knowledge of organizational development and behavior. Skill in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees. Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate projects and programs. Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information as it relates to Human Resources Administration. Ability to interpret policies and procedures. Ability to work independently to solve problems and make sound decisions based on available information. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive personnel information, and make sound decisions based on information at hand. Ability to prepare memoranda, detailed analyses, statisticalreports and audio/visual presentations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, outside agencies and the general public as well as supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly sits, communicates verbally or audibly, and uses hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment. The employee occasionally stands, walks, or moves about as required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information Confidential Position: Certain personal information for employees (and specific family members) in this job position is exempt from public records pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Chief Executive Officer
Mississippi Food Network (MFN) has been feeding Mississippians since 1984. In the early 1980s, a group of concerned and compassionate people recognized the need for a food bank — a distribution center that would accumulate, store, and distribute food and household items for charities that would make the final distribution to needy people in the community. Today, MFN has grown to over 80,000 square feet in space, including a 62,000-square-foot main distribution center and office building, purchased in 1996. In 2003, a 20,000-square-foot building became available across the street from the main distribution center. More than 21.2 million pounds of food are distributed annually. Each month, the team works with donors and over 430 nonprofit partners and programs to distribute food to more than 150,000 people, a total of 1.8 million people per year. MFN, a partner food bank of the Feeding America Network, is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Mississippi. The organization is currently navigating a dynamic administrative environment, creating a timely opportunity for this next leader to strengthen fundraising efforts, broaden revenue diversification, and expand food sourcing strategies. The CEO will play a key part in advancing innovative development initiatives that enhance the organization’s long-term sustainability and deepen its impact across the communities they serve. With strong operational and logistical foundations already in place, the next CEO will help further cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. By championing staff development, expanding cross training opportunities, and fostering mission focused growth, the new leader will equip the team to navigate an evolving nonprofit landscape and support sustained, mission driven success. MFN seeks a visionary, mission-driven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact organization in the fight against hunger across Mississippi. The CEO will guide MFN's strategic direction, champion community-based solutions to food insecurity, and ensure long-term financial sustainability through exceptional leadership in fundraising, partnerships, and operations. The role is best for a dynamic individual with deep nonprofit management experience, the ability to foster strong community relationships, and a strong desire to create meaningful engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders. Mississippi Food Network offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is between $175,000 – $200,000 and will be commensurate with experience. MFN offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to nine paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan. Applications and nominations are being received exclusively by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction to www.kittlemansearch.com/mississippi-food-network-chief-executive-officer (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best consideration, please submit your materials by April 1, 2026. For more information about Mississippi Food Network, please visit https://www.msfoodnet.org/.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6927853
Full Time
Chief Executive Officer
Mississippi Food Network (MFN) has been feeding Mississippians since 1984. In the early 1980s, a group of concerned and compassionate people recognized the need for a food bank — a distribution center that would accumulate, store, and distribute food and household items for charities that would make the final distribution to needy people in the community. Today, MFN has grown to over 80,000 square feet in space, including a 62,000-square-foot main distribution center and office building, purchased in 1996. In 2003, a 20,000-square-foot building became available across the street from the main distribution center. More than 21.2 million pounds of food are distributed annually. Each month, the team works with donors and over 430 nonprofit partners and programs to distribute food to more than 150,000 people, a total of 1.8 million people per year. MFN, a partner food bank of the Feeding America Network, is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Mississippi. The organization is currently navigating a dynamic administrative environment, creating a timely opportunity for this next leader to strengthen fundraising efforts, broaden revenue diversification, and expand food sourcing strategies. The CEO will play a key part in advancing innovative development initiatives that enhance the organization’s long-term sustainability and deepen its impact across the communities they serve. With strong operational and logistical foundations already in place, the next CEO will help further cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. By championing staff development, expanding cross training opportunities, and fostering mission focused growth, the new leader will equip the team to navigate an evolving nonprofit landscape and support sustained, mission driven success. MFN seeks a visionary, mission-driven leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact organization in the fight against hunger across Mississippi. The CEO will guide MFN's strategic direction, champion community-based solutions to food insecurity, and ensure long-term financial sustainability through exceptional leadership in fundraising, partnerships, and operations. The role is best for a dynamic individual with deep nonprofit management experience, the ability to foster strong community relationships, and a strong desire to create meaningful engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders. Mississippi Food Network offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is between $175,000 – $200,000 and will be commensurate with experience. MFN offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to nine paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan. Applications and nominations are being received exclusively by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction to www.kittlemansearch.com/mississippi-food-network-chief-executive-officer (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best consideration, please submit your materials by April 1, 2026. For more information about Mississippi Food Network, please visit https://www.msfoodnet.org/.
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Executive Summary
Proteus Fund partners with foundations, individual donors, activists, and other allies to work strategically towards racial, gender, queer, and disability justice and an inclusive, fully representative democracy. The Fund partners with philanthropic and community leaders to identify critical opportunities, gaps, and challenges facing movement organizations and mobilizes donor support and a range of non-grant tools to strengthen and sustain their work.
Proteus Fund donor collaboratives have become a best-in-class model for bridging responsible and responsive philanthropy with cutting-edge social justice movements to generate and fuel deep, durable impact. Through fiscal sponsorship, Proteus Fund partners with emerging initiatives and innovative movement leaders, enabling them to focus on growing their work and influence with the support of a trusted operational partner. To date, Proteus Fund and its affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, the Proteus Action League (PAL), have distributed over $350 million in grants and provided essential tools to support and strengthen activists, advocates, networks, coalitions, and issue-specific campaigns at the local, state, and national level.
The work of Proteus Fund is deeply rooted in a set of core values that are aligned with its vision and mission:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Integrity and professionalism;
Transparency and accountability; and
Respect and humility.
Proteus Fund is moving into a new chapter at a moment of significant change and heightened challenge for social justice movements and the communities they serve. As political, cultural, and philanthropic landscapes continue to shift, the need for nimble, values-driven philanthropic intermediaries that can move resources strategically and stand in deep partnership with movements has never been greater. Proteus Fund is seeking a President & CEO who will lead the organization in this context with renewed clarity of purpose, deep resolve, and bold stewardship that builds on Proteus Fund’s strong foundation and momentum, while evolving to meet the urgency, complexity, and opportunities of the moment and realizing a vision for amplified, enduring impact.
About Proteus Fund
Proteus Fund was founded in 1994 by Meg Gage to refine and expand a collaborative funding model that would leverage shared resources and align strategy among multiple funders to drive significant social change and, in the process, transform the philanthropic sector. Over the last thirty years, Proteus Fund has evolved to become a $60 million progressive philanthropic organization with a diverse and talented staff of ninety who support twenty-three donor collaboratives, donor advised funds, and fiscally sponsored projects. Proteus Fund also provides critical programmatic support and capacity for partners on the frontlines of the fight for social justice. Current funds include:
The Piper Fund , which supports grassroots civic engagement and inclusive democracy work;
The Rights, Faith & Democracy Collaborative , focused on the intersections of religious freedom, queer justice, and gender equity;
The RISE Together Fund , dedicated to advancing civil rights, inclusion, and equity for Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (BAMEMSA) communities; and
The Solidarity Collaborative , which mobilizes philanthropic support for cross-movement racial justice and solidarity efforts.
Over the course of its history, Proteus Fund has managed additional funds that have had transformational impact, including the Civil Marriage Collaborative , which played a key role in securing the freedom to marry nationwide, culminating in the 2015 Supreme Court decision affirming this federal constitutional right. Proteus Fund hosts a robust array of fiscally sponsored projects and donor-advised funds that align with its mission of advancing justice, equity, and ensuring a fully representative democracy. The organization advances key learning and insights and advocates for effective philanthropic strategies , tactics, and practices with the goal of making the sector a more nimble, innovative, and responsive social justice movement partner.
The President & CEO oversees the work of two legally distinct but mission-aligned organizations – the 501(c)(3) Proteus Fund and the 501(c)(4) Proteus Action League (“PAL”). Each entity uses the tools available to it to tackle a broad range of funder and movement needs in service of social justice goals, while navigating complex compliance, governance, and risk considerations and always in accordance with the federal tax and other laws applicable to each entity. Each entity has its own programmatic priorities, regulatory requirements and compliance mechanisms, and each is governed by its own board of directors.
The President & CEO serves as the enterprise leader for both organizations, with responsibility for the overall vision, strategy, culture, and sustainability of both Proteus Fund and PAL to help ensure mission alignment, and requiring careful time and resource allocation, accounting, and management to maintain the legal and operational separateness of both entities.
Working closely with both boards, staff, funder partners, and community collaborators, the President & CEO must steward a sophisticated dual-entity structure; lead in partnership with highly engaged governance bodies; and ensure strong alignment across mission, operations, compliance, and risk management.
Proteus Fund operates from offices in New York City and the Boston metropolitan area, supported by a talented and diverse staff located throughout the United States. Onsite team members are in the office 2-3 days each week, and the full team is committed to fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and a vibrant, values-driven culture to drive inspiration and impact.
The Current Moment
Current threats to social justice movements and fundamental building blocks of our democracy are arguably more acute now than they have been at any other point in Proteus Fund’s 30-year history. Social justice movement foundations, philanthropic intermediaries, and community leaders are grappling with myriad, overlapping challenges, amplifying the need for strategic collaboration, exceptional coordination, and steadfast mutual support.
It is in this context that Paul Di Donato is now ending his remarkable 10-year tenure as the organization’s President & CEO. Under his leadership, Proteus Fund has experienced unprecedented strategic growth, significantly increasing its grantmaking size and impact, while adding many non-grantmaking tools and approaches to its portfolio. While the stakes are undeniably high, Proteus Fund is poised to meet the demands of this moment. Building on a foundation of strong financial management, a deeply collaborative and inclusive staff culture, a highly engaged board of directors, and a wealth of content expertise, the next President & CEO will be tasked with building on both Proteus Fund and PAL’s legacies of success, providing calm and steady leadership in a tumultuous political and cultural context, working alongside the board, staff, other funders, and community collaborators and partners to protect hard-won gains and carve a clear, values-driven path to achieve a shared vision for a better future.
The Opportunity
The next President & CEO of Proteus Fund will be an experienced, principled, values-driven, and highly resilient leader who is passionate about advancing social justice and transforming philanthropy. They will guide the organization through a time of uncertainty and challenge in our world, building on the considerable legacy and momentum Proteus Fund has achieved to date.
This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person to step in and lead an organization that plays an essential role in the philanthropic and larger social justice ecosystem at a critical time . Opportunities for impact in this role are myriad and include the following:
Lead at a Pivotal Moment for the Social Justice Ecosystem
The next Proteus Fund President & CEO has a distinct opportunity to amplify Proteus Fund’s role as a steadfast and bold leader among intermediaries advancing social justice at a critical juncture. The current moment calls for a leader who can thoughtfully identify, manage, and mitigate risk and sustain programmatic clarity and a clear stance amid emerging challenges, while remaining firmly anchored in Proteus Fund’s core values. The incoming President & CEO will chart a path forward that deepens Proteus Fund’s impact and influence, strengthening its position as a model for peer institutions navigating similarly complex and turbulent terrain.
Steward and Strengthen a Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
Proteus Fund has cultivated a deeply committed, engaged, and collaborative staff culture that is central to its effectiveness as an intermediary delivering high-quality, tailored work. The incoming President & CEO will build on this strong foundation by inspiring approximately 50 core staff and approximately 50 fiscally sponsored project staff to work collaboratively, investing in their ongoing strength and cohesion and creating the conditions for people to do their best work and thrive.
Deepen Partnerships and Steward Complex Funder Relationships
Proteus has experienced significant strategic growth in recent years, including revenue expansion and deepened relationships with major funders. The next President & CEO will be expected to develop and oversee successful execution of a robust fundraising strategy designed to meet the moment, cultivating and stewarding complex funder partnerships and positioning Proteus Fund and PAL for continued impact and resilience in a rapidly evolving environment.
Beyond traditional fundraising, the President & CEO will advance Proteus Fund’s distinctive practice of “partner-raising,” cultivating deep, strategic relationships with other funders as true collaborators in the work. This role calls for a leader who can inspire sustained investment while navigating increasingly complex funder dynamics shaped by heightened sensitivity to the risks and competing demands of the current political environment. The President & CEO will strengthen and expand Proteus Fund’s community of committed partners by clearly articulating the organization’s unique philanthropic intermediary value, demonstrating impact with rigor and clarity, and building durable trust amid uncertainty.
Advance Financial Stewardship and Strategic Clarity
The President & CEO will join an organization with a strong financial foundation, shaped by the leadership of the Chief Financial Officer and finance team. Building on this base, the President & CEO will bring additional financial perspective to support sound decision-making, deepen shared understanding of risk, and guide thoughtful, strategic choices about resource allocation in service of the mission.
Cultivate a Strong Partnership with the Board of Directors
The President & CEO will steward strong and engaged, independent Proteus Fund and PAL Boards of Directors, each of which is comprised of exceptional philanthropic and community leaders and grounded in mutual trust, transparency, and clear communication. They will facilitate effective governance, strategic focus, and rigorous, mission-centered dialogue and debate.
Harness and Expand the Power and Potential of the Proteus Action League (PAL)
A central priority for the incoming President & CEO will be to chart a bold and innovative course for a multi-entity model that includes Proteus Fund’s 501(c)(4) affiliate PAL, articulating and advancing a transformative strategy for its future impact in the social justice and advocacy arena. This moment presents a rare opportunity to amplify the role of an intermediary in the c4 space by advancing a compelling value proposition that engages funders and partners alike, setting a new standard for strategic leadership in this critical domain.
The President & CEO serves as a critical bridge and steward of Proteus Fund’s relationship with its sister c4 organization, PAL, ensuring close alignment and effective collaboration between the two entities.
Desired Qualifications
While no one candidate will embody all of the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Professional Experience and Education
10-15 years of progressive, senior/executive leadership experience in philanthropic or nonprofit management. A demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and successful oversight of complex initiatives is required. Candidates without prior CEO/ED experience should demonstrate readiness to lead a $20M+ organization with substantial staff oversight and board partnership
Prior experience leading foundation or philanthropic intermediary/infrastructure organizations is preferred
While deep technical expertise in c4 operations is not required, the President & CEO must bring a strong grasp of the landscape, along with the creativity and credibility to diversify revenue
No specific degree is required for this role. Relevant experience and demonstrated leadership are more important than formal credentials
Visionary Leadership
Proven ability to anchor strategic organizational decision-making in core values, especially in complex or uncertain environments
Demonstrated ability to navigate immediate demands while advancing long-term organizational goals
Experience identifying and managing risk strategically and effectively
History of leading with composure, clarity, and confidence while navigating external scrutiny or constraints
Exceptional People and Culture Stewardship
Proven record of building and sustaining cohesive, collaborative organizational cultures with high levels of staff engagement
Ability to balance decisiveness with inclusivity, ensuring staff feel heard while maintaining directional clarity
Track record of retaining and developing high-performing staff and creating environments where diverse talents thrive
Experience managing boards effectively, fostering strong governance, and building trust
Intermediary, Fundraising and Partnership Building Expertise
Knowledge of how philanthropic intermediaries work and the distinct role they play in the social justice ecosystem
Experience navigating multi-faceted funder relationships
Well-developed approach to partnership building that cultivates deep, sustainable, and values-aligned relationships
Proven ability to diversify revenue. Experience with c4 fundraising strongly preferred
Public-Facing Leadership and Credibility
Experience and comfort serving as a public advocate, spokesperson, and coalition builder
Track record as a strong connector in the field with a proven ability to identify and build partnerships that serve the field as a whole
Established reputation/credibility and relationships in both philanthropy and progressive movements
Communication and Crisis Management
Demonstrated excellence in communication, with the capacity to manage messaging proactively and strategically, anticipate challenges, and address issues before they escalate
Ability to build trust and alignment with clarity, transparency, and authenticity among diverse audiences and stakeholders
Commitment to Justice, Equity, and Movement Building
Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and social justice
Track record of building diverse teams and creating inclusive organizational cultures that facilitate equity and belonging
Experience working across lines of difference to advance shared goals
Understanding of how identity, power, and privilege operate within philanthropic and movement ecosystems
Vision and Strategy for Multi-Entity Engagement
Demonstrated understanding of the c3 and c4 landscape, including regulatory considerations and the strategic opportunities to advance mission impact
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with c4 partners and integrate c4 strategies into a broader theory of change
Familiarity with political and advocacy dynamics at the federal, state, and local levels, with the capacity to leverage this knowledge to inform strategic decisions
Location
Proteus Fund and PAL headquarters are located in New York City, with offices in the Boston metropolitan area and a talented and diverse staff located throughout the United States. While this is a hybrid role and residency in the New York metropolitan area is not required, the President & CEO will maintain regular on-site presence in the New York office. Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, etc. will be required.
Compensation
The base compensation for this role is $325,000-$375,000. This range is based on a variety of factors that include the current market, relevant skill sets and expertise, years of previous/applicable experience, and Proteus Fund's commitment to ensuring pay equity within the organization.
Benefits
Proteus Fund is committed to ensuring that its employees are supported holistically via competitive compensation and benefits and a collaborative, values-aligned work environment and culture. Proteus Fund offers a comprehensive and market-leading benefits package, including a sector-leading retirement plan. Highlights include:
Medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on the first day of employment
Retirement savings plan (401(k)) with an organizational contribution of 10% of annual base compensation
Three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks in subsequent years
Fifteen sick days and three personal days annually
Fifteen paid holidays
Professional development support and growth opportunities
Life insurance
Paid family leave, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Equity at Proteus Fund
An Equal-Opportunity Employer Committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Proteus Fund is steadfast in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proteus Fund does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, alienage, or citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, disability, neurodiversity, medical condition, height, weight, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre-employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Throughout this document, use of the pronoun “they” is intended to be inclusive of humans who identify as non-binary as well as those of gender expansive identities and experiences.
Accessibility
Proteus Fund is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Proteus Fund will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact NPAG using the contact information provided below.
To Apply
More information about the Proteus Fund can be found at: https://www.proteusfund.org/ .
This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez of NPAG . We invite applications with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications via the NPAG website . Should you have questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Andres at Andres@npag.com .
Full Time
Executive Summary
Proteus Fund partners with foundations, individual donors, activists, and other allies to work strategically towards racial, gender, queer, and disability justice and an inclusive, fully representative democracy. The Fund partners with philanthropic and community leaders to identify critical opportunities, gaps, and challenges facing movement organizations and mobilizes donor support and a range of non-grant tools to strengthen and sustain their work.
Proteus Fund donor collaboratives have become a best-in-class model for bridging responsible and responsive philanthropy with cutting-edge social justice movements to generate and fuel deep, durable impact. Through fiscal sponsorship, Proteus Fund partners with emerging initiatives and innovative movement leaders, enabling them to focus on growing their work and influence with the support of a trusted operational partner. To date, Proteus Fund and its affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, the Proteus Action League (PAL), have distributed over $350 million in grants and provided essential tools to support and strengthen activists, advocates, networks, coalitions, and issue-specific campaigns at the local, state, and national level.
The work of Proteus Fund is deeply rooted in a set of core values that are aligned with its vision and mission:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Integrity and professionalism;
Transparency and accountability; and
Respect and humility.
Proteus Fund is moving into a new chapter at a moment of significant change and heightened challenge for social justice movements and the communities they serve. As political, cultural, and philanthropic landscapes continue to shift, the need for nimble, values-driven philanthropic intermediaries that can move resources strategically and stand in deep partnership with movements has never been greater. Proteus Fund is seeking a President & CEO who will lead the organization in this context with renewed clarity of purpose, deep resolve, and bold stewardship that builds on Proteus Fund’s strong foundation and momentum, while evolving to meet the urgency, complexity, and opportunities of the moment and realizing a vision for amplified, enduring impact.
About Proteus Fund
Proteus Fund was founded in 1994 by Meg Gage to refine and expand a collaborative funding model that would leverage shared resources and align strategy among multiple funders to drive significant social change and, in the process, transform the philanthropic sector. Over the last thirty years, Proteus Fund has evolved to become a $60 million progressive philanthropic organization with a diverse and talented staff of ninety who support twenty-three donor collaboratives, donor advised funds, and fiscally sponsored projects. Proteus Fund also provides critical programmatic support and capacity for partners on the frontlines of the fight for social justice. Current funds include:
The Piper Fund , which supports grassroots civic engagement and inclusive democracy work;
The Rights, Faith & Democracy Collaborative , focused on the intersections of religious freedom, queer justice, and gender equity;
The RISE Together Fund , dedicated to advancing civil rights, inclusion, and equity for Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (BAMEMSA) communities; and
The Solidarity Collaborative , which mobilizes philanthropic support for cross-movement racial justice and solidarity efforts.
Over the course of its history, Proteus Fund has managed additional funds that have had transformational impact, including the Civil Marriage Collaborative , which played a key role in securing the freedom to marry nationwide, culminating in the 2015 Supreme Court decision affirming this federal constitutional right. Proteus Fund hosts a robust array of fiscally sponsored projects and donor-advised funds that align with its mission of advancing justice, equity, and ensuring a fully representative democracy. The organization advances key learning and insights and advocates for effective philanthropic strategies , tactics, and practices with the goal of making the sector a more nimble, innovative, and responsive social justice movement partner.
The President & CEO oversees the work of two legally distinct but mission-aligned organizations – the 501(c)(3) Proteus Fund and the 501(c)(4) Proteus Action League (“PAL”). Each entity uses the tools available to it to tackle a broad range of funder and movement needs in service of social justice goals, while navigating complex compliance, governance, and risk considerations and always in accordance with the federal tax and other laws applicable to each entity. Each entity has its own programmatic priorities, regulatory requirements and compliance mechanisms, and each is governed by its own board of directors.
The President & CEO serves as the enterprise leader for both organizations, with responsibility for the overall vision, strategy, culture, and sustainability of both Proteus Fund and PAL to help ensure mission alignment, and requiring careful time and resource allocation, accounting, and management to maintain the legal and operational separateness of both entities.
Working closely with both boards, staff, funder partners, and community collaborators, the President & CEO must steward a sophisticated dual-entity structure; lead in partnership with highly engaged governance bodies; and ensure strong alignment across mission, operations, compliance, and risk management.
Proteus Fund operates from offices in New York City and the Boston metropolitan area, supported by a talented and diverse staff located throughout the United States. Onsite team members are in the office 2-3 days each week, and the full team is committed to fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and a vibrant, values-driven culture to drive inspiration and impact.
The Current Moment
Current threats to social justice movements and fundamental building blocks of our democracy are arguably more acute now than they have been at any other point in Proteus Fund’s 30-year history. Social justice movement foundations, philanthropic intermediaries, and community leaders are grappling with myriad, overlapping challenges, amplifying the need for strategic collaboration, exceptional coordination, and steadfast mutual support.
It is in this context that Paul Di Donato is now ending his remarkable 10-year tenure as the organization’s President & CEO. Under his leadership, Proteus Fund has experienced unprecedented strategic growth, significantly increasing its grantmaking size and impact, while adding many non-grantmaking tools and approaches to its portfolio. While the stakes are undeniably high, Proteus Fund is poised to meet the demands of this moment. Building on a foundation of strong financial management, a deeply collaborative and inclusive staff culture, a highly engaged board of directors, and a wealth of content expertise, the next President & CEO will be tasked with building on both Proteus Fund and PAL’s legacies of success, providing calm and steady leadership in a tumultuous political and cultural context, working alongside the board, staff, other funders, and community collaborators and partners to protect hard-won gains and carve a clear, values-driven path to achieve a shared vision for a better future.
The Opportunity
The next President & CEO of Proteus Fund will be an experienced, principled, values-driven, and highly resilient leader who is passionate about advancing social justice and transforming philanthropy. They will guide the organization through a time of uncertainty and challenge in our world, building on the considerable legacy and momentum Proteus Fund has achieved to date.
This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person to step in and lead an organization that plays an essential role in the philanthropic and larger social justice ecosystem at a critical time . Opportunities for impact in this role are myriad and include the following:
Lead at a Pivotal Moment for the Social Justice Ecosystem
The next Proteus Fund President & CEO has a distinct opportunity to amplify Proteus Fund’s role as a steadfast and bold leader among intermediaries advancing social justice at a critical juncture. The current moment calls for a leader who can thoughtfully identify, manage, and mitigate risk and sustain programmatic clarity and a clear stance amid emerging challenges, while remaining firmly anchored in Proteus Fund’s core values. The incoming President & CEO will chart a path forward that deepens Proteus Fund’s impact and influence, strengthening its position as a model for peer institutions navigating similarly complex and turbulent terrain.
Steward and Strengthen a Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
Proteus Fund has cultivated a deeply committed, engaged, and collaborative staff culture that is central to its effectiveness as an intermediary delivering high-quality, tailored work. The incoming President & CEO will build on this strong foundation by inspiring approximately 50 core staff and approximately 50 fiscally sponsored project staff to work collaboratively, investing in their ongoing strength and cohesion and creating the conditions for people to do their best work and thrive.
Deepen Partnerships and Steward Complex Funder Relationships
Proteus has experienced significant strategic growth in recent years, including revenue expansion and deepened relationships with major funders. The next President & CEO will be expected to develop and oversee successful execution of a robust fundraising strategy designed to meet the moment, cultivating and stewarding complex funder partnerships and positioning Proteus Fund and PAL for continued impact and resilience in a rapidly evolving environment.
Beyond traditional fundraising, the President & CEO will advance Proteus Fund’s distinctive practice of “partner-raising,” cultivating deep, strategic relationships with other funders as true collaborators in the work. This role calls for a leader who can inspire sustained investment while navigating increasingly complex funder dynamics shaped by heightened sensitivity to the risks and competing demands of the current political environment. The President & CEO will strengthen and expand Proteus Fund’s community of committed partners by clearly articulating the organization’s unique philanthropic intermediary value, demonstrating impact with rigor and clarity, and building durable trust amid uncertainty.
Advance Financial Stewardship and Strategic Clarity
The President & CEO will join an organization with a strong financial foundation, shaped by the leadership of the Chief Financial Officer and finance team. Building on this base, the President & CEO will bring additional financial perspective to support sound decision-making, deepen shared understanding of risk, and guide thoughtful, strategic choices about resource allocation in service of the mission.
Cultivate a Strong Partnership with the Board of Directors
The President & CEO will steward strong and engaged, independent Proteus Fund and PAL Boards of Directors, each of which is comprised of exceptional philanthropic and community leaders and grounded in mutual trust, transparency, and clear communication. They will facilitate effective governance, strategic focus, and rigorous, mission-centered dialogue and debate.
Harness and Expand the Power and Potential of the Proteus Action League (PAL)
A central priority for the incoming President & CEO will be to chart a bold and innovative course for a multi-entity model that includes Proteus Fund’s 501(c)(4) affiliate PAL, articulating and advancing a transformative strategy for its future impact in the social justice and advocacy arena. This moment presents a rare opportunity to amplify the role of an intermediary in the c4 space by advancing a compelling value proposition that engages funders and partners alike, setting a new standard for strategic leadership in this critical domain.
The President & CEO serves as a critical bridge and steward of Proteus Fund’s relationship with its sister c4 organization, PAL, ensuring close alignment and effective collaboration between the two entities.
Desired Qualifications
While no one candidate will embody all of the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Professional Experience and Education
10-15 years of progressive, senior/executive leadership experience in philanthropic or nonprofit management. A demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and successful oversight of complex initiatives is required. Candidates without prior CEO/ED experience should demonstrate readiness to lead a $20M+ organization with substantial staff oversight and board partnership
Prior experience leading foundation or philanthropic intermediary/infrastructure organizations is preferred
While deep technical expertise in c4 operations is not required, the President & CEO must bring a strong grasp of the landscape, along with the creativity and credibility to diversify revenue
No specific degree is required for this role. Relevant experience and demonstrated leadership are more important than formal credentials
Visionary Leadership
Proven ability to anchor strategic organizational decision-making in core values, especially in complex or uncertain environments
Demonstrated ability to navigate immediate demands while advancing long-term organizational goals
Experience identifying and managing risk strategically and effectively
History of leading with composure, clarity, and confidence while navigating external scrutiny or constraints
Exceptional People and Culture Stewardship
Proven record of building and sustaining cohesive, collaborative organizational cultures with high levels of staff engagement
Ability to balance decisiveness with inclusivity, ensuring staff feel heard while maintaining directional clarity
Track record of retaining and developing high-performing staff and creating environments where diverse talents thrive
Experience managing boards effectively, fostering strong governance, and building trust
Intermediary, Fundraising and Partnership Building Expertise
Knowledge of how philanthropic intermediaries work and the distinct role they play in the social justice ecosystem
Experience navigating multi-faceted funder relationships
Well-developed approach to partnership building that cultivates deep, sustainable, and values-aligned relationships
Proven ability to diversify revenue. Experience with c4 fundraising strongly preferred
Public-Facing Leadership and Credibility
Experience and comfort serving as a public advocate, spokesperson, and coalition builder
Track record as a strong connector in the field with a proven ability to identify and build partnerships that serve the field as a whole
Established reputation/credibility and relationships in both philanthropy and progressive movements
Communication and Crisis Management
Demonstrated excellence in communication, with the capacity to manage messaging proactively and strategically, anticipate challenges, and address issues before they escalate
Ability to build trust and alignment with clarity, transparency, and authenticity among diverse audiences and stakeholders
Commitment to Justice, Equity, and Movement Building
Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and social justice
Track record of building diverse teams and creating inclusive organizational cultures that facilitate equity and belonging
Experience working across lines of difference to advance shared goals
Understanding of how identity, power, and privilege operate within philanthropic and movement ecosystems
Vision and Strategy for Multi-Entity Engagement
Demonstrated understanding of the c3 and c4 landscape, including regulatory considerations and the strategic opportunities to advance mission impact
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with c4 partners and integrate c4 strategies into a broader theory of change
Familiarity with political and advocacy dynamics at the federal, state, and local levels, with the capacity to leverage this knowledge to inform strategic decisions
Location
Proteus Fund and PAL headquarters are located in New York City, with offices in the Boston metropolitan area and a talented and diverse staff located throughout the United States. While this is a hybrid role and residency in the New York metropolitan area is not required, the President & CEO will maintain regular on-site presence in the New York office. Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, etc. will be required.
Compensation
The base compensation for this role is $325,000-$375,000. This range is based on a variety of factors that include the current market, relevant skill sets and expertise, years of previous/applicable experience, and Proteus Fund's commitment to ensuring pay equity within the organization.
Benefits
Proteus Fund is committed to ensuring that its employees are supported holistically via competitive compensation and benefits and a collaborative, values-aligned work environment and culture. Proteus Fund offers a comprehensive and market-leading benefits package, including a sector-leading retirement plan. Highlights include:
Medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on the first day of employment
Retirement savings plan (401(k)) with an organizational contribution of 10% of annual base compensation
Three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks in subsequent years
Fifteen sick days and three personal days annually
Fifteen paid holidays
Professional development support and growth opportunities
Life insurance
Paid family leave, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Equity at Proteus Fund
An Equal-Opportunity Employer Committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Proteus Fund is steadfast in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proteus Fund does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, alienage, or citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, disability, neurodiversity, medical condition, height, weight, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre-employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Throughout this document, use of the pronoun “they” is intended to be inclusive of humans who identify as non-binary as well as those of gender expansive identities and experiences.
Accessibility
Proteus Fund is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Proteus Fund will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact NPAG using the contact information provided below.
To Apply
More information about the Proteus Fund can be found at: https://www.proteusfund.org/ .
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HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST
City of Worcester
Title HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 01/09/2026
Apply End Date 2/15/2026
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $69,898 - $91,542 Annually
Description
HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Human Rights Specialist for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EODEI). Under the direction of the Director of Human Rights and Accessibility, the Human Rights Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring equal opportunities for all and combating discrimination based on protected class categories. This position will assist in administering the City's Human Rights Ordinance, Accessibility Ordinance, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Housing laws to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Human Rights Specialist is an in-person position and will serve as a liaison to one or more boards or commissions, as assigned. Responsibilities include receiving processing and assist with investigating complaints and reasonable accommodation requests, engaging directly with the public, facilitating ADA accommodations, and supporting public education efforts around civil rights protections. The role involves attending regular evening and off-site meetings with the public and city departments to fulfill essential job functions.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in oversight and/or compliance at the local, state, or federal level, with a focus on civil rights, investigative work, and/or program coordination.
The City of Worcester is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Over the past two years, we have significantly expanded the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, demonstrating both our dedication and investment in building a more inclusive and equitable community. This growth reflects our ongoing support for systemic change and our belief that a strong, well-resourced DEI team is essential to achieving meaningful progress across City departments and services.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
Civil and Human Rights Compliance:
• Support and promote human and civil rights initiatives across the City of Worcester. • Work on issues requiring substantial knowledge of federal, state, and municipal anti-discrimination laws, including housing and disability rights. • Serve as the primary or initial point of contact for Human Rights and Accessibility complaints. • Receive, facilitate, and process ADA reasonable accommodation requests and other accessibility- or disability-related concerns. • Participate in interactive dialogue processes as assigned by the Director. • Assist in the development and implementation of department policies, complaint processes, and procedures.
Investigations and Case Management:
• Provide customer service and support to individuals involved in complaint or investigation processes, handling complex and confidential matters with empathy and professionalism. • Assist with confidential work related to investigations, witness interviews, evidence gathering, and referrals as necessary to complete assigned duties. • Monitor, process, and maintain detailed case records and data tracking systems. • Attend and contribute to scheduled departmental meetings, providing updates to relevant staff and administrators on case status.
Boards and Commission Support:
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned boards and commissions. • Maintain board minutes and ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law. • Develop, post, and monitor public meeting agendas and other documents in accordance with legal requirements. • Assist with commission projects such as community events and outreach, which may include evening work. • Develop topics and assign guest speakers for meetings and coordinate related logistics and activities.
Education, Training, and Policy Development:
• Conduct research and develop training materials related to anti-discrimination law, reasonable accommodations, and ADA compliance. • Deliver presentations to city departments and boards/commissions on relevant civil rights topics. • Collaborate with colleagues to support the growth and development of EODEI programming and trainings. • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to promote and expand the impact of human rights protections citywide.
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
• Attend community events that align with the mission and work of the Human Rights and Accessibility Office to support recruitment and outreach efforts. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community-based organizations across Worcester to build trust, collaboration, and information gathering. • Represent the Human Rights and Accessibility Office by tabling at public events, distributing informational materials, and promoting available resources, board and commission membership and opportunities to the public. • Accompany the Chief Equity Officer to stakeholder meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and events with community leaders, as appropriate, to enhance visibility, engagement, and partnership-building.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge or the ability to learn about the legal and administrative requirements for investigating, preparing, and processing cases of alleged discrimination. • Knowledge, experience, and awareness of anti-discrimination laws, including M.G.L. c. 151B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the MA Open Meeting Law • Ability to analyze and interpret anti-discrimination laws and regulations. • Ability to analyze information, make recommendations and provide information to the public. • Ability to assist in the development of policies and practices and adhere to City policies and procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management, employees, board and commission members, and the public. • Demonstrated ability to carefully review work, identify errors or inconsistencies, and ensure completeness and accuracy in tasks, data, and documentation. • Personal and professional commitment to fairness for all people. • Ability to work independently. • Superior analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, including a demonstrated ability to proactively assist in identifying solutions that are creative, innovative, and flexible. • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. • Highly skilled at listening to the perspectives of competing interests and making clear, well-informed decisions and presentations of City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures. • Ability to multi-task within fast moving and often stressful timelines and environment. • Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Ability to research and create presentation materials to present to diverse audiences. • Commitment to DEI/Human/Civil/Disability rights and remain positively motivated. • Knowledge and experience working in a Human/Civil rights capacity at an agency, dept./organization to support all human rights and accessibility initiatives/work. • Superior ability demonstrated by experience performing customer service with complex issues working with diverse populations. • Regular on-site attendance is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Rights/Civil Rights, Social Justice, Law or a related field OR;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements
• Three (3) years of professional experience working in human rights or civil rights Knowledge of DEI principles and related laws including anti- discrimination and Disability/ADA laws • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Experience providing customer service in an office environment • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in Human Rights/Civil Rights, and Social Justice, Law or a related field • Five (5) years of relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agencies, • department or organization • Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering and administering programs, implementing and assessing policies • Three (3) years of experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Three (3) years of experience providing customer service in an office environment • Two (2) years of experience working in mediation • Certificate or specialized training in Mediation • Knowledge and experience about the MA Open Meeting Law
Special Requirements:
• Reliable means of transportation
SALARY RANGE: $69,898 - $91,542 annually, full-time, exempt with an excellent benefits package
To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6859736.
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Full Time
HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST
City of Worcester
Title HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 01/09/2026
Apply End Date 2/15/2026
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $69,898 - $91,542 Annually
Description
HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Human Rights Specialist for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EODEI). Under the direction of the Director of Human Rights and Accessibility, the Human Rights Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring equal opportunities for all and combating discrimination based on protected class categories. This position will assist in administering the City's Human Rights Ordinance, Accessibility Ordinance, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Housing laws to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Human Rights Specialist is an in-person position and will serve as a liaison to one or more boards or commissions, as assigned. Responsibilities include receiving processing and assist with investigating complaints and reasonable accommodation requests, engaging directly with the public, facilitating ADA accommodations, and supporting public education efforts around civil rights protections. The role involves attending regular evening and off-site meetings with the public and city departments to fulfill essential job functions.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in oversight and/or compliance at the local, state, or federal level, with a focus on civil rights, investigative work, and/or program coordination.
The City of Worcester is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Over the past two years, we have significantly expanded the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, demonstrating both our dedication and investment in building a more inclusive and equitable community. This growth reflects our ongoing support for systemic change and our belief that a strong, well-resourced DEI team is essential to achieving meaningful progress across City departments and services.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
Civil and Human Rights Compliance:
• Support and promote human and civil rights initiatives across the City of Worcester. • Work on issues requiring substantial knowledge of federal, state, and municipal anti-discrimination laws, including housing and disability rights. • Serve as the primary or initial point of contact for Human Rights and Accessibility complaints. • Receive, facilitate, and process ADA reasonable accommodation requests and other accessibility- or disability-related concerns. • Participate in interactive dialogue processes as assigned by the Director. • Assist in the development and implementation of department policies, complaint processes, and procedures.
Investigations and Case Management:
• Provide customer service and support to individuals involved in complaint or investigation processes, handling complex and confidential matters with empathy and professionalism. • Assist with confidential work related to investigations, witness interviews, evidence gathering, and referrals as necessary to complete assigned duties. • Monitor, process, and maintain detailed case records and data tracking systems. • Attend and contribute to scheduled departmental meetings, providing updates to relevant staff and administrators on case status.
Boards and Commission Support:
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned boards and commissions. • Maintain board minutes and ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law. • Develop, post, and monitor public meeting agendas and other documents in accordance with legal requirements. • Assist with commission projects such as community events and outreach, which may include evening work. • Develop topics and assign guest speakers for meetings and coordinate related logistics and activities.
Education, Training, and Policy Development:
• Conduct research and develop training materials related to anti-discrimination law, reasonable accommodations, and ADA compliance. • Deliver presentations to city departments and boards/commissions on relevant civil rights topics. • Collaborate with colleagues to support the growth and development of EODEI programming and trainings. • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to promote and expand the impact of human rights protections citywide.
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
• Attend community events that align with the mission and work of the Human Rights and Accessibility Office to support recruitment and outreach efforts. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community-based organizations across Worcester to build trust, collaboration, and information gathering. • Represent the Human Rights and Accessibility Office by tabling at public events, distributing informational materials, and promoting available resources, board and commission membership and opportunities to the public. • Accompany the Chief Equity Officer to stakeholder meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and events with community leaders, as appropriate, to enhance visibility, engagement, and partnership-building.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge or the ability to learn about the legal and administrative requirements for investigating, preparing, and processing cases of alleged discrimination. • Knowledge, experience, and awareness of anti-discrimination laws, including M.G.L. c. 151B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the MA Open Meeting Law • Ability to analyze and interpret anti-discrimination laws and regulations. • Ability to analyze information, make recommendations and provide information to the public. • Ability to assist in the development of policies and practices and adhere to City policies and procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management, employees, board and commission members, and the public. • Demonstrated ability to carefully review work, identify errors or inconsistencies, and ensure completeness and accuracy in tasks, data, and documentation. • Personal and professional commitment to fairness for all people. • Ability to work independently. • Superior analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, including a demonstrated ability to proactively assist in identifying solutions that are creative, innovative, and flexible. • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. • Highly skilled at listening to the perspectives of competing interests and making clear, well-informed decisions and presentations of City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures. • Ability to multi-task within fast moving and often stressful timelines and environment. • Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Ability to research and create presentation materials to present to diverse audiences. • Commitment to DEI/Human/Civil/Disability rights and remain positively motivated. • Knowledge and experience working in a Human/Civil rights capacity at an agency, dept./organization to support all human rights and accessibility initiatives/work. • Superior ability demonstrated by experience performing customer service with complex issues working with diverse populations. • Regular on-site attendance is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Rights/Civil Rights, Social Justice, Law or a related field OR;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements
• Three (3) years of professional experience working in human rights or civil rights Knowledge of DEI principles and related laws including anti- discrimination and Disability/ADA laws • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Experience providing customer service in an office environment • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in Human Rights/Civil Rights, and Social Justice, Law or a related field • Five (5) years of relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agencies, • department or organization • Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering and administering programs, implementing and assessing policies • Three (3) years of experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Three (3) years of experience providing customer service in an office environment • Two (2) years of experience working in mediation • Certificate or specialized training in Mediation • Knowledge and experience about the MA Open Meeting Law
Special Requirements:
• Reliable means of transportation
SALARY RANGE: $69,898 - $91,542 annually, full-time, exempt with an excellent benefits package
To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6859736.
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
City of Worcester
Title HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 09/19/2025
Apply End Date 10/22/2025
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $69,898 - $91,542 annually
Description
HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EODEI). Under the direction of the Director of Human Rights and Accessibility, the Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator will assist in administering the City's Human Rights Ordinance, Accessibility Ordinance, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Housing laws to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. This in-person position plays a vital role in promoting justice, equity, inclusiveness, and accessibility by protecting the civil rights of all individuals in Worcester. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator will serve as a liaison to the Human Rights Commission, the Accessibility Advisory Commission, and additional boards or commissions as assigned. Responsibilities include receiving, processing, and investigating complaints and reasonable accommodation requests, engaging directly with the public, facilitating ADA accommodations, and supporting public education efforts around civil rights protections. This is a highly confidential position requiring experience in investigations and strong knowledge of anti-discrimination laws. The role involves attending regular evening and off-site meetings with the public and city departments to fulfill essential job functions.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in compliance at the local, state, or federal level, with a focus on social justice, civil rights, investigative work, and/or program coordination.
The City of Worcester is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Over the past two years, we have significantly expanded the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, demonstrating both our dedication and investment in building a more inclusive and equitable community. This growth reflects our ongoing support for systemic change and our belief that a strong, well-resourced DEI team is essential to achieving meaningful progress across City departments and services.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
Human Rights and Accessibility Compliance:
• Support and promote human and civil rights initiatives across the City of Worcester. • Work on issues requiring substantial knowledge of federal, state, and municipal anti-discrimination laws, including housing and disability rights. • Serve as the primary or initial point of contact for Human Rights and Accessibility complaints. • Receive, facilitate, and process ADA reasonable accommodation requests and other accessibility- or disability-related concerns. • Participate in interactive dialogue processes as assigned by the Director. • Assist in the development and implementation of department policies, complaint processes, and procedures.
Investigations and Case Management:
• Provide customer service and support to individuals involved in complaint or investigation processes, handling complex and confidential matters with empathy and professionalism. • Assist with investigations, witness interviews, evidence gathering, and referrals as necessary to complete assigned duties. • Monitor, process, and maintain detailed case records and data tracking systems. • Attend and contribute to scheduled departmental meetings, providing updates to relevant staff and administrators on case status.
Boards and Commission Support:
• Serve as staff liaison to assign boards and commissions. • Maintain board minutes and ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law. • Develop, post, and monitor public meeting agendas and other documents in accordance with legal requirements. • Assist with commission projects such as community events and outreach, which may include evening work. • Develop topics and guest speakers for meetings and coordinate related logistics and activities.
Education, Training, and Policy Development:
• Conduct research and develop training materials related to anti-discrimination law, reasonable accommodations, and ADA compliance. • Deliver presentations to city departments and boards/commissions on relevant civil rights topics. • Collaborate with colleagues to support the growth and development of EODEI programming and trainings. • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to promote and expand the impact of human rights protections citywide.
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
• Attend community events that align with the mission and work of the Human Rights and Accessibility Office under EODEI to support recruitment and outreach efforts. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community-based organizations across Worcester to build trust, collaboration, and shared advocacy. • Represent the Human Rights and Accessibility Office by tabling at public events, distributing informational materials, and promoting available resources, board and commission membership and opportunities to the public. • Accompany the Chief Equity Officer to stakeholder meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and events with community leaders, as appropriate, to enhance visibility, engagement, and partnership-building.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge or the ability to learn about the legal and administrative requirements for investigating, preparing, and processing cases of alleged discrimination. • Knowledge, experience, and awareness of anti-discrimination laws, including M.G.L. c. 151B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the MA Open Meeting Law. • Ability to analyze and interpret anti-discrimination laws and regulations. • Ability to analyze information, make recommendations and provide information to the public. • Ability to assist in the development of policies and practices and adhere to City policies and procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management, employees, board and commission members, and the public. • Personal and professional commitment to fairness for all people. • Superior analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, including a demonstrated ability to proactively assist in identifying solutions that are creative, innovative, and flexible. • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. • Highly skilled at listening to the perspectives of competing interests and making clear, well-informed decisions and presentations of City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures. • Ability to multi-task within fast moving and often stressful timelines and environment. • commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality. • Ability to be an analytic problem solver and creative thinker and have effective interpersonal skills. • Ability to research and create presentation materials to present to diverse audiences. • Commitment to DEI/Human/Civil/Disability rights and remain positively motivated. • Knowledge and experience working in a Human/Civil rights capacity at an agency, dept./organization to support all human rights and accessibility initiatives/work. • Superior ability demonstrated by experience performing customer service with complex issues working with diverse populations. • Regular on-site attendance is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in human rights, social justice or a related field OR;
An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements
• Three (3) years of relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agencies, department or organization • Knowledge of DEI principles, and related laws including anti- discrimination and Disability/ADA laws • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Experience providing customer service in an office environment • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in human Rights/Civil Rights, and Social Justice or a related field • Five (5) years of relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agencies, department or organization • Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering and administering programs, implementing and assessing policies • Three (3) years of experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Three (3) years of experience providing customer service in an office environment • Two (2) years of experience working in mediation • Certificate or specialized training in Mediation • Knowledge and experience about the MA Open Meeting Law
Special Requirements:
• Reliable means of transportation
SALARY RANGE: $69,898 - $91,542 annually, full-time, exempt with an excellent benefits package
To apply, please visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6587221.
Full Time
HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
City of Worcester
Title HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion
Apply Start Date 09/19/2025
Apply End Date 10/22/2025
Type Full Time
Hours 40 Per Week
Wage $69,898 - $91,542 annually
Description
HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EODEI). Under the direction of the Director of Human Rights and Accessibility, the Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator will assist in administering the City's Human Rights Ordinance, Accessibility Ordinance, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Housing laws to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. This in-person position plays a vital role in promoting justice, equity, inclusiveness, and accessibility by protecting the civil rights of all individuals in Worcester. The Human Rights and Accessibility Program Coordinator will serve as a liaison to the Human Rights Commission, the Accessibility Advisory Commission, and additional boards or commissions as assigned. Responsibilities include receiving, processing, and investigating complaints and reasonable accommodation requests, engaging directly with the public, facilitating ADA accommodations, and supporting public education efforts around civil rights protections. This is a highly confidential position requiring experience in investigations and strong knowledge of anti-discrimination laws. The role involves attending regular evening and off-site meetings with the public and city departments to fulfill essential job functions.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in compliance at the local, state, or federal level, with a focus on social justice, civil rights, investigative work, and/or program coordination.
The City of Worcester is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Over the past two years, we have significantly expanded the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, demonstrating both our dedication and investment in building a more inclusive and equitable community. This growth reflects our ongoing support for systemic change and our belief that a strong, well-resourced DEI team is essential to achieving meaningful progress across City departments and services.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
Human Rights and Accessibility Compliance:
• Support and promote human and civil rights initiatives across the City of Worcester. • Work on issues requiring substantial knowledge of federal, state, and municipal anti-discrimination laws, including housing and disability rights. • Serve as the primary or initial point of contact for Human Rights and Accessibility complaints. • Receive, facilitate, and process ADA reasonable accommodation requests and other accessibility- or disability-related concerns. • Participate in interactive dialogue processes as assigned by the Director. • Assist in the development and implementation of department policies, complaint processes, and procedures.
Investigations and Case Management:
• Provide customer service and support to individuals involved in complaint or investigation processes, handling complex and confidential matters with empathy and professionalism. • Assist with investigations, witness interviews, evidence gathering, and referrals as necessary to complete assigned duties. • Monitor, process, and maintain detailed case records and data tracking systems. • Attend and contribute to scheduled departmental meetings, providing updates to relevant staff and administrators on case status.
Boards and Commission Support:
• Serve as staff liaison to assign boards and commissions. • Maintain board minutes and ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law. • Develop, post, and monitor public meeting agendas and other documents in accordance with legal requirements. • Assist with commission projects such as community events and outreach, which may include evening work. • Develop topics and guest speakers for meetings and coordinate related logistics and activities.
Education, Training, and Policy Development:
• Conduct research and develop training materials related to anti-discrimination law, reasonable accommodations, and ADA compliance. • Deliver presentations to city departments and boards/commissions on relevant civil rights topics. • Collaborate with colleagues to support the growth and development of EODEI programming and trainings. • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to promote and expand the impact of human rights protections citywide.
Partnerships and Community Engagement:
• Attend community events that align with the mission and work of the Human Rights and Accessibility Office under EODEI to support recruitment and outreach efforts. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community-based organizations across Worcester to build trust, collaboration, and shared advocacy. • Represent the Human Rights and Accessibility Office by tabling at public events, distributing informational materials, and promoting available resources, board and commission membership and opportunities to the public. • Accompany the Chief Equity Officer to stakeholder meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and events with community leaders, as appropriate, to enhance visibility, engagement, and partnership-building.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge or the ability to learn about the legal and administrative requirements for investigating, preparing, and processing cases of alleged discrimination. • Knowledge, experience, and awareness of anti-discrimination laws, including M.G.L. c. 151B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the MA Open Meeting Law. • Ability to analyze and interpret anti-discrimination laws and regulations. • Ability to analyze information, make recommendations and provide information to the public. • Ability to assist in the development of policies and practices and adhere to City policies and procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management, employees, board and commission members, and the public. • Personal and professional commitment to fairness for all people. • Superior analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, including a demonstrated ability to proactively assist in identifying solutions that are creative, innovative, and flexible. • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. • Highly skilled at listening to the perspectives of competing interests and making clear, well-informed decisions and presentations of City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures. • Ability to multi-task within fast moving and often stressful timelines and environment. • commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality. • Ability to be an analytic problem solver and creative thinker and have effective interpersonal skills. • Ability to research and create presentation materials to present to diverse audiences. • Commitment to DEI/Human/Civil/Disability rights and remain positively motivated. • Knowledge and experience working in a Human/Civil rights capacity at an agency, dept./organization to support all human rights and accessibility initiatives/work. • Superior ability demonstrated by experience performing customer service with complex issues working with diverse populations. • Regular on-site attendance is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in human rights, social justice or a related field OR;
An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements
• Three (3) years of relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agencies, department or organization • Knowledge of DEI principles, and related laws including anti- discrimination and Disability/ADA laws • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Experience providing customer service in an office environment • Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in human Rights/Civil Rights, and Social Justice or a related field • Five (5) years of relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agencies, department or organization • Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering and administering programs, implementing and assessing policies • Three (3) years of experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Three (3) years of experience providing customer service in an office environment • Two (2) years of experience working in mediation • Certificate or specialized training in Mediation • Knowledge and experience about the MA Open Meeting Law
Special Requirements:
• Reliable means of transportation
SALARY RANGE: $69,898 - $91,542 annually, full-time, exempt with an excellent benefits package
To apply, please visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6587221.
