West Alabama Nonprofit Job Board
Please DO NOT CALL United Way regarding job listings. These are individually posted by nonprofits. Please follow the instructions to apply in each of the job descriptions.
P/T Pantry Manager
Posted 2.16.2024
Grace Presbyterian Church – Table of Grace
Food Pantry Manager Job Description
https://gracetuscaloosa.org/tog/
Under the direction of Grace Presbyterian Church, the Pastor, and with the counsel of the Grace
Presbyterian Church Food Pantry Committee and Mission Peace and Justice Committee, the
Food Pantry Manager will oversee all basic operations of the Table of Grace Food Pantry
working approximately 20 hours each week, including food distribution days.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Product Acquisition
- order, purchase and stock food and non-food items
- maintain food pantry inventory
- purchase food and non-food items from vendors
- solicit food donations
- organize and maintain food pantry inventory in compliance with United States Department of
Agriculture and West Alabama Food Bank requirements
- schedule, order and distribute food, in coordination with church calendar
- supervise and coordinate food cost and quality control
Volunteer Coordination
- supervise and coordinate food pantry volunteers
- assist volunteers with contacting neighbors to secure their Commodity Supplemental Food
Program food pickup
- implement food pantry policies and procedures
- recruit, train and support food pantry volunteers
Bookkeeping, Management and Compliance
- maintain statistics and produce reports as requested by Grace Presbyterian Church, West
Alabama Food Bank, and United States Department of Agriculture
- record volunteer hours for volunteer-client database
- prepare quarterly and yearly reports as required
- update annual forms
- maintain archives as needed
- attend annual West Alabama Food Bank conference, and/or send volunteer representatives
- assist with grant applications
Outreach and Public Relations
- expand awareness of the Grace Presbyterian Church Table of Grace Food Pantry within the
Tuscaloosa community to encourage/increase support and donations
- attend Food Pantry meetings and work in cooperation with members of the Grace Presbyterian
Church Food Pantry Committee
- create a welcoming environment for volunteers and neighbors
- communicate with all media platforms as needed/requested
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (BA or BS preferred).
- two years of non-profit work or business experience
- valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- knowledge of non-profit organizations
- management of volunteers
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ability to plan and organize multiple work tasks
- strong interpersonal communication skills
- nutritional awareness and/or training
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database software proficiency
- ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the work shift
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to togpantry@gmail.com
For questions call 205-469-7811
Grace Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer.
Community & Volunteer Relations Manager
United Way of West Alabama
Posted 2.2.2024
Reports to: Vice President of Communications
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Community Impact Manager. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the experience of our volunteers and stakeholders while actively contributing to the growth of our organization. The ideal candidate is outgoing, sales-minded, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Event management and social media experience are highly valued, as the role involves organizing special events and engaging with our community in-person and online. This position requires the ability to recruit and engage members for our affinity groups, Young Leaders Society and ReUnited (for retirees).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in event and volunteer management and coordination.
- Social media proficiency and experience in digital marketing.
- Sales-oriented mindset with proven recruitment abilities.
- Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work some nights and weekends as required by special or community events.
- Passion for our organization’s mission and values.
- Experience working with donor database/CRM and marketing automation software a plus.
- Experience researching, writing, and securing grants a plus.
- Proficiency in design software (Adobe Suite or Canva) a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience or some college and 3-5 years of experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Volunteer & Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Foster positive relationships with volunteers and other stakeholders to enhance their overall experience.
- Act as the main point of contact for companies in West Alabama inquiring about service opportunities.
- Work with community nonprofits to coordinate volunteer experiences.
- Help recruit and engage volunteers.
- Event Management:
- Plan and execute special events such as volunteer appreciation events, service events and affinity group gatherings.
- Develop and maintain relationships with our partner agencies, area nonprofits and rural agencies for outreach through events, fairs, and speaking engagements.
- Recruitment and Affinity Group Management:
- Proactively recruit members for our affinity groups, Young Leaders Society and ReUnited.
- Develop outreach plan to increase affinity group membership and engagement.
- Outreach:
- Utilize a sales-minded approach to encourage donor and volunteer participation in events and affinity groups.
- Actively seek speaking engagements to increase awareness of the organization’s mission and programs and opportunities for involvement.
- Represent the organization at public events in all nine West Alabama counties.
- Marketing & Public Relations:
- Leverage social media platforms to engage volunteers and shareholders, share event updates, and promote affinity group activities.
- Assist with all aspects of marketing including design, copywriting, web editing, video production and editing, crisis and disaster response and communications.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to amanda@uwwa.org. Submitting a writing sample is encouraged.
Applications will be taken until this position is filled. Please include “Community & Volunteer Relations Manager” in the subject line.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team!
Executive Director
Literacy Council of West Alabama
Posted: 2.1.2024
Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to manage and direct the operations, fundraising, planning, programming, and fiscal and budgeting areas of the Literacy Council of West Alabama (LCWA).
Job Type: Part time
The LCWA is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and many other community partners to reduce illiteracy in our area. The counties served in this region are Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa. Through the support of local literacy service providers and community partners, the LCWA aims to improve lives and communities through literacy in West Alabama. LCWA seeks a dynamic, professional, and enthusiastic part-time Executive Director (expanding to full-time with funding) to lead our organization as we fight illiteracy. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a proven history of fundraising. The Executive Director will answer to the Board of Directors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Fund Development
- Sets goals with board.
- Develops an annual and comprehensive fund development plan to ensure ongoing revenues and maintain fiscal stability.
- Researches, identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospects.
- Manages corporate campaign.
- Manages development of all fundraising materials.
- Works with grant makers and contacts major private and governmental funding.
- Implements and supervises all fundraising activities.
- Writes grants and manages grant schedule.
- Manages fundraising special events together with Board Events Chair.
- Works with board to solicit gifts.
Administration and Operations
- Works with the Board of Directors to create and administer plans, policies and procedures.
- Oversees day-to-day operations of the Council at the New Heights Community Resource Center in Tuscaloosa with the highest business and ethical standards.
- Develops overall organization's work plan, monitors its progress and evaluates the results in relation to the mission, goals and objectives.
- Ensures effective use of technology in accomplishing the work plans.
Finance
- Develops and monitors annual and long-range budgets.
- Reports financial information to Board, funders and other appropriate constituencies.
- Is responsible for preparation and distribution of organization's annual report.
- Ensures compliance with all contracts.
Human Resources
- Works with the Board to develop appropriate personnel policies and procedures.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, directs, evaluates and disciplines staff as appropriate (including
termination) in accordance with the procedures.
- Provides overall supervision of staff and volunteers.
- Ensures effective staff working relationships with those within and outside the organization.
Community Relations
- Works with the Board to develop and implement a strategic community relations plan to promote
literacy issues.
- Supervises the development of all community relations materials.
- Participates in community activities and speaking engagements to promote the mission of the Council.
- Serves as chief spokesperson for the organization and represents the organization with all constituencies
including governments, media and funders.
- Works with community and business leaders to promote the Council as a link between community
resources and clients needing literacy services.
- Directs provider relations.
- Establishes and maintains contacts with other literacy programs and agencies to identify best practices.
Skills and Qualifications:
Knowledge
- Bachelor's Degree (required) - Master's degree (preferred) in nonprofit, public or private administration, or equivalent.
- Ability to acquire strong knowledge of the West Alabama area business and civic community.
Experience
- At least three years management experience in public or private administration.
- Experience in fundraising, grant proposals, and special events.
- Experience in budget and financial management.
- Experience in program management.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
- Effective computer skills in word processing, database, spreadsheet, social media and website management.
- Demonstrated fundraising skills and success.
- Demonstrated ability in public relations to establish community support.
- Demonstrated effective time management and organization skills.
- Demonstrated ability in management of simultaneous tasks or projects.
Process for applying:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter (one page limit), resume/CV, and contact
information for three references to vickisholt@yahoo.com. Applications accepted until February 19, 2024.
Director of Intake/Volunteer and ELP Programs
Tuscaloosa’s One Place
Posted: 1.24.2024
Director of Intake/Volunteer and ELP Programs
Job Description
Tuscaloosa’s One Place, A Family Resource Center, empowers people to achieve their full potential. We provide resources to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, and prevent child abuse and neglect; thus improving the quality of life for all members of our community.
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: $46,700-$54,700
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated leader to serve as Tuscaloosa’s One Place Director of Intake/Volunteer and ELP Programs. This position directs our Intake/Volunteer Program for our Family Preservation program and our Expanding Learning Possibilities (ELP) Program, which meets the needs of families through school-based, after-school programming. This individual will provide program leadership and oversight of all activities regarding volunteer opportunities, service delivery, quality improvement, data reporting, and intern management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, human development, education, or a related field is required.
- Experience working with families and/or children at risk preferred. At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
- Any combination of education and experience that includes the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions.
- Prior experience with a family resource organization is a plus.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and current auto insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation for business use.
- Must be cleared through the Child Abuse Central Registry and pass a background check.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of TOP, the director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Intake/Volunteer and ELP Programs. Key responsibilities include implementing both programs successfully, meeting grant requirements, overseeing strength-based services to consumers, and performing any other necessary duties. Monthly supervisory conferences will be held with Assistant Director to provide support and consultations on job performance as well as both a 90-day performance evaluation and an annual performance evaluation through stated agency performance procedures as outlined in the employee manual.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
General (Approximately 3-5 Hours/Week)
- Evaluate assigned programs to ensure adherence to grant requirements, including financial expenditures, goals, program materials, and documentation.
- Recommend policies and procedures that guide and support quality services within this classification.
- Maintain precise, timely, and accurate data using agency database software
- Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions to remain knowledgeable of TOP operations and to promote improved job performance and communications; read professional literature and maintain professional affiliations.
- Accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in a timely manner.
- Meet regular attendance requirements.
- Maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
- Meet the requirement to have at least 15 hours of Professional Development annually, which must include but not be limited to Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence, and Harassment.
Intake/Volunteer Program (Approximately 15-20 Hours/Week)
- Conduct Intake by phone or in person M-F from 8:00 to 12:00 to assess the needs and services recommended for the family.
- Maintain and update the TOP Community resource guide to provide appropriate referrals/assistance to consumers.
- Support TOP efforts in promoting the agency throughout the community by working with community partners, serving on various committees, and attending community events.
- Be familiar with community partners/resources to refer and coordinate services with consumers effectively.
- Communicate regularly with community partners to secure resources for family units.
- Pursue new resources, partnerships, and volunteers from the community and share information with all staff members.
- Serve as the agency’s liaison among volunteers, program staff, and placement site personnel to ensure successful volunteer placement including:
- Provide support and outreach to volunteers.
- Recruit volunteers through fairs, community events, institutions of higher learning, and local contacts.
- Maintain and update the Volunteer Manual(s) and other related forms.
- Initiate and facilitate volunteer orientations, training, and evaluations.
- Develop volunteer opportunities and projects that support TOP programming.
- Develop and maintain appropriate data about volunteer programs
- Organize ways to recognize volunteer contributions.
- Assist in developing an evaluation of volunteer goals for the agency.
- Identify ways to collaborate effectively with community agencies to apply for grants that will enhance family strengthening.
- Participate in community meetings and serve on community boards with the approval of the Executive Director.
- Speak to churches, civic groups, schools, etc. to inform the public of services available.
- Direct agency-wide special events including but not limited to: Holiday Heart, Volunteer Reception, Holiday Meals, and other specialized tasks.
- Lead agency efforts in tracking, updating, and maintaining overall agency data using agency software.
- Manage interns on a day-to-day basis and assist with internship documentation while working with LMSW/Intern Supervisor to ensure interns are adhering to program standards and requirements.
- Recruit and interview program applicants, interns, and volunteers and make hiring and placement recommendations.
- Train and supervise interns in areas of intake and volunteer development.
- Review, approve, and ensure timely submission of all intern’s weekly AR reports including reporting of mileage.
ELP Program (Approximately 15-20 Hours/Week)
- Direct the implementation and administration of the Expanding Learning Possibilities program.
- Serve as the primary TOP liaison with school administrators to ensure that the school-based Expanding Learning Possibilities program is implemented to fidelity.
- Provide an introduction of yourself to administrators at your ELP schools to identify and familiarize them with your role while serving as primary TOP contact with ELP coordinators.
- Review, approve, and ensure timely submission of all staff and/or independent contractor timesheets and/or AR reports.
- Order the necessary supplies for the ELP schools.
- Submit timely purchase orders for all program spending (within two business days).
- Provide annual onboarding of all ELP sites.
- Monitor assigned program budgets and spending to ensure they are within the spending range.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to speak and write persuasively.
- Highly creative in developing approaches to reach target audiences.
- Ability to meet with consumer groups to determine “wants”.
- Superb organizational skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stoop, bend, squat, climb stairs, crouch, or kneel on an occasional basis.
Applicants must complete the online application at https://www.tuscaloosaoneplace.org/joinourteam and submit their resume and cover letter to kbesnoy@tuscaloosaoneplace.org.
Grant Writer
Whatley Health Services, Inc.
Posted: 1.23.2024
Whatley Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Grants Writer. The Grants Writer will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned projects and lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. This is a Part-Time position.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area is required. A Master's Degree is preferred.
· Must have a minimum of two years experience in grant writing.
· Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process.
· Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization.
· Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources.
· Must have strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills.
Summary of Duties:
· Research and identify new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects.
· Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents as required.
· Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
· Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
· Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
· Works closely with the Fiscal Department to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.
Please send resumes to hr@whatleyhealth.org
or contact us for more information at 205.614.6135.
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Whatley Health Services, Inc.
Posted: 1.23.2024
Whatley Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO). The COO will provide supervision and support for all aspects of operations and management.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. A Master's Degree or equivalent in the field of Administration or Public Health is preferred.
· Experience with a Federally Qualified Community Health Center preferred.
· Progressively responsible administration/managerial experience. Managerial experience within the framework of health care, education, social services, or similar organizations is desirable.
· Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team player and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
· Must demonstrate the ability to lead and manage the organization in the absence of the CEO.
· Must be knowledgeable of business operations, employer/employee relations, and federal regulations governing health centers.
Summary of Duties:
· Assists, as designated by the CEO, in developing and implementing administrative systems in areas of management analysis, purchasing and procurement, contract administration, property management, space management, travel and transportation management, public information, safety, security, patient registration, patient scheduling, inter-agency referral, community outreach and other aspects of agency management.
· Facilitate the accomplishment of the work of the organization through coordinating administrative services with medical management activities of the organization.
· Serves as the organization's Privacy Officer. Oversees all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization's policies and procedures covering the privacy of and access to patient health information. Performs these duties in compliance with federal and state laws and the healthcare organization's information privacy practices.
· Represents the organization, as an administrative officer as called upon, and serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors and the CEO on all operational matters of the organization.
· Responsible for the maintenance of an organization-wide Emergency Preparedness Plan. Serves as the agency contact for the National Strategic Stockpile and Emergency Preparedness agencies.
Please send resumes to hr@whatleyhealth.org
or contact us for more information (205) 614-6135.