University Settlement Jobs
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Position:
Assistant Director, Foundation and Government Support
Overview
University Settlement serves people of all ages, from infants to senior citizens throughout our multi-racial and multi-ethnic community. Our programs work together to provide each person and every family with the practical and personal tools they need to reach their potential and attain true self-sufficiency. The Door, an affiliate of University Settlement, helps over 11,000 young people each year by empowering them to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise all foundation, corporate and government grant seeking activity for University Settlement and The Door. This includes RFP review, program planning, and writing/preparation of proposals, renewals and reports.
- Work closely with Development Director, Executive Directors, and senior program staff of both University Settlement and The Door to create and implement strategic approaches to maintain and expand foundation/corporate/government support.
- Write proposals as needed.
- Supervise grant writers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum five years' development experience, specifically in proposal writing, foundation/corporate/ government relations, etc (including ample experience responding to government RFPs)
- Excellent supervisory, leadership and analytical skills
- Creative thinker, organized writer/editor, superior communication skills
- Knowledge of youth development field and the non-profit funding community
- Excellent computer skills including database, word processing, etc.
- Ability to work independently, but as an effective member of the organizations' management team
Salary:
Commensurate with experience plus generous benefits package
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Supervisor
Director of Development for University Settlement and The Door (these two agencies are affiliated and are served by one development office.)
Instructions
Send cover letter, resume and two writing samples to:
Development Office
University Settlement I The Door
184 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002
Fax: 212-941-8226
devjobs@universitysettlement.org
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University Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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For general job inquiries
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
University Settlement
184 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002
Fax: (212) 966-1017
hrjobs@universitysettlement.org
