POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – PROGRAM MANAGER 

Restorative Justice Ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, San Mateo, California is seeking a Program Manager for its SVdP’s Catherine’s Center, a 24/7 residential program for women newly released from incarceration. 

SVdP’s CC is seeking a wise, compassionate, intuitive woman to manage this program for women newly released from incarceration.  SVdP’s CC’s mission is to support 10 women at any given time in their transition to society through a holistic process of healing, inner transformation and growth.  The candidate should be strongly rooted in meditation and/or spiritual practice and should show strength in the following areas:  group process, community building, conflict resolution, application of the principles of restorative justice, staff development and supervision.  Experience working in the substance abuse or recovery field is preferred.  The applicant must be a “generalist” with strong administrative and computer skills which include developing and monitoring budgets, writing reports, developing sound policies and programs and working with volunteers.  Strong communication and collaborating skills as well as experience in team building is a necessity.  Some shift work required.  This is a full time position with benefits. 

Please indicate compensation requirements at time of sending resume to:Program Director SVdP’s Catherine’s Center This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Job Overview:  This full-time position based in Omaha, Neb., is highly collaborative and involves travel.  The Community Coordinator works with a team to recruit, select, place and support volunteers for this national and international volunteer program.  The coordinator supports and challenges full-time volunteers living in communities and serving with people who are economically poor and marginalized in society.     

Qualifications: Bachelor or higher degree; Competent in technology; At least one year of post graduate service experience and/or experience in social activism, pastoral ministry and/or counseling, spiritual growth development, community building, retreat planning and working with diverse peoples; High level of organizational skills with a flexible attitude; Self-motivated, able to work independently, and also able to collaborate with a team performing similar job functions throughout the country. 

General Responsibilities (included, but are not limited to):

• Relationship development within the Mercy Community and the wider community, with ministries for site development, colleges and universities for recruitment of volunteers;

• Represent MVC at volunteer and service fairs, colleges and other venues in the area;

• Work with MVC staff to coordinate the interview and selection process for Mercy volunteer;

• Identify potential sites and contacts for volunteer placements in consultation with the main office;

• Work with staff to coordinate Mercy Volunteer Transition and Orientation retreats;

• Create a local support group comprised of members, associates, companions and Mercy Volunteer Corps alumni representatives;

• Take responsibility for each Community site (e.g., locate and coordinate housing for the volunteers, manage leases; open and close residences at the beginning and end of each service year, oversee the progress of the    volunteer community and conduct site visits as required).  

Additional: Incumbent would report to the Executive Director, Mercy Volunteer Corps.  This is a full-time position with full health benefits, an Employee Pension Plan, 403B employee match. 

Application deadline:  August 20, 2010

Applicant should submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: Mary DeMarco, Office Administrator,Mercy Volunteer Corps, 1325 Sumneytown Pike • P.O. Box 901, Gwynedd Valley, PA  19437-0901 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Tel: 215.641.5535 • Fax: 215.641.5503

Posted 7/30/10

The Migrant Farmworkers Project is a 501c3 organization that does its own fundraising. They are in need of someone who can work with the person currently in the position this fall and then fully take over the part time (20-25 hours per week) grant writing and grant reporting/management position by November. Ideally, the person would spend some time in the office and go out with us during this fall apple season to get to know us, our clients and our work. The person currently holds this position now works mainly from home communicating by phone and e-mail. Deadline August 15, 2010. Contact: Suzanne Gladney, Managing Attorney,  Migrant Farmworkers Project, 920 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64108; phone: 816-474-9868 or fax: 816-474-7575.

Posted 7/30/10

 The President and CEO of Mercy Foundation, Sacramento, Calif., administers the operations of the Foundation; initiates, organizes and directs comprehensive development of plans for the achievement of annual and long range fundraising objectives and financial goals in a manner consistent with the Mission & Values of the Sisters of Mercy and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW).  This includes annual giving, planned giving, major gifts, special events, donor prospects / cultivation / solicitation / stewardship, consultant contracts and special campaigns. S/he develops public interest and understanding, and good will for CHW Greater Sacramento Service Area facilities and other Mercy ministries, and works effectively with a large board of trustees.  

Qualifications:  This ministry requires a successful track record of a minimum of seven years of fundraising and development experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business or related field.  Previous experience in a non-profit healthcare fundraising environment and prior experience in Physician and Patient relations is desirable.  A Masters Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.  The position requires a thorough knowledge of major gifts, annual giving and planned giving approaches and techniques; must have significant experience in working collaboratively and successfully with a large board of trustees, and in engaging elected officials, political appointees and leading business people at the highest levels.  Must possess the ability to interface with all levels of employees, physicians and local citizens.  Certification as a Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) is a plus.  Deadline for application is 7/28/10.  Contact Marian Bell Holmes at 916 851-2251.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .