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Program & Partnership Director

Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time
Salary: $60,000– $70,000

Summary: The Program and Partnership Director plans and implements Creating Connected Communities’ (CCC) larger outreach programs that provide significant support and much-needed resources to thousands of families in our community with the help of passionate Jewish teen volunteers. The person in this role develops partnerships with Title 1 schools, educational and housing support organizations and schools, as well as teen volunteer and corporate service groups to support CCC’s strategic goals. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborate on the development and implementation of CCC’s strategic plan related to our outreach work and community partnerships 
• Oversee all CCC’s community outreach programs, including festivals, celebrations, GOAL, Support and others 
• Oversee the Program Department, including the overall program budget and calendar in collaboration with the Assistant Outreach Program Director    
• Lead program planning, partner recruitment, vendor communication, and day-of logistics to implement CCC’s larger outreach programs, including festivals and celebrations 
• Collaborate with CCC’s Education Director to create meaningful volunteer experiences for our teens that connect our leadership development goals with our outreach work 
• Recruit teens within CCC and in the larger community to participate in our programs in partnership with the education and marketing teams 
• Manage teen volunteer registration and communication, including serving as the day-of contact and tracking attendance and service hours 
• Collaborate with outreach program partners to identify how our programs can best support their students and clients  
• Lead initiatives that engage corporate and youth service groups in meaningful projects that support our outreach work, including Smile Bag packs, book collections, and other in-kind donation opportunities 
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and secure needed in-kind items and services for our programs, including maintaining and expanding in-kind vendor relationships 
• Manage CCC’s storage units and program supply inventory related to budgeting/financial recording and program planning in partnership with the Operations Director and Assistant Outreach Program Director 
• Manage the Outreach Program Committee’s meeting schedule, meeting materials and support for the Committee’s Chair(s) 
• Participate in professional development and networking opportunities to ensure CCC is utilizing best practices for community outreach programs 
• Manage social media presence related to CCC’s larger programs, including a recap of community outreach programs, spotlight of participants and program results, and community news 
• Perform other related duties, as assigned 

Required Qualifications 

• Be adept at being part of a team with an “all hands-on deck” approach 
• Excellent project management and interpersonal relationship-building skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong work ethic, sense of accountability and responsibility, patience and maturity 
• Affinity for the dual mission of CCC 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, & CCC’s CRM 
• This role does require the physical movement of supplies and the setup of larger items, such as supply bins, folding tables, and chairs
• Work hours are variable and programs typically occur late afternoons and weekends
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus  

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree  
• At least three years of large-scale event management experience; including coordination of outside vendors and event space logistics 
• Experience with teen education programs, camps, or youth programs is preferred 

Creating Connected Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion,  creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies.  

To apply for this position, please forward resume and cover letter to Jodi Salomon at [email protected].

Grants Manager

Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Part-time, 15-20 hours/week
Salary: $25,000 – $30,000

Summary: This exciting position offers an opportunity to support a growing nonprofit in making a tremendous impact on hundreds of Jewish teen volunteers as well as thousands of children and families experiencing hardship across Atlanta.  As Creating Connected Communities’ (CCC) Grants Manager, you will work collaboratively with our team to raise funds that provide significant support and much-needed resources to our community. This position offers significant flexibility and the opportunity to make this role your own, utilizing your specific skills and experiences.

We are also open to filling this position as an expanded part-time or full-time Development Director role with additional responsibilities and adjusted benefits and salary.  As the Development Director, you may be eligible for the Atlanta Professional Jewish Day School Tuition Grant (jewishatlanta.org) and/or CCC’s benefits package for employees working 30+ hours weekly.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Director and Senior Director to determine the annual fundraising goals, strategies, and priorities of the organization related to grant work.
• Write grant requests and reports and manage the grant application/reporting timeline.
• Maintain and expand CCC’s existing grants in collaboration with the team.
• Seek and secure new grant opportunities from family foundations, independent foundations, and corporate foundations.
• Oversee our internal recordkeeping of existing and prospective grantors with support from the Operations Director.
• Work with the Marketing Communications Director to provide relevant and informative materials and graphics to be utilized for grant work.
• Attend various CCC outreach programs and LDP sessions to experience CCC through a development lens.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of personally identifying and securing grant funding.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and best practices related to grant research, writing and reporting.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong independent work ethic.
• Affinity for the dual mission of CCC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management, Raiser’s Edge experience a plus.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of fundraising, grant writing, and/or other development experience with a nonprofit organization or in a similar role.

Creating Connected Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies.

To apply for this position, please forward resume and cover letter to Jodi Salomon at [email protected].