Vice President of Development

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Development
REPORTS TO: President & CEO
STATUS: Full-Time Regular

SUMMARY:: Responsible for providing leadership, strategy development, execution, and overall administration of operations related to fundraising. The Vice President of Development manages the development staff and oversees all development-related programs, including, but not limited to, individual giving, corporate and foundation support, church donor relations, gift-in-kind, digital fundraising, and fundraising events. He/she also actively manages a portfolio of valued philanthropic partners and high-capacity prospects, and represents the organization at key donor meetings and events.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Development:

• Develop and implement annual fundraising strategy that aligns with the Mission’s goals, and raise funds for annual fund, capital campaigns and special projects in accordance with the Mission’s vision and priorities.
• Oversee development initiatives related to grants, major donors, corporate, civic and church giving, direct mail, radio, digital media, workplace giving campaigns, planned giving and other sectors to meet Mission’s fundraising goals.
• Manage fundraising agency relationship to ensure they meet their revenue and expense goals for the Mission. Responsible for overall quality control of solicitations.
• At the discretion of the CEO, serve as a key public relations spokesperson, media contact, community advocate and representative.
• Ensure all donors are shown appreciation and receive appropriate strategic communication aligned with the Mission’s donor stewardship priorities.
• Identify and develop new initiatives for promoting awareness, building relationships, and increased giving to Central Union Mission.
• Actively manage relationships with an assigned portfolio of existing major donors and prospects, strengthening relationships with current and potential donors and elevating them to increasingly higher levels of giving and engagement.
• Build, motivate and manage the development department in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems, staffing and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals.

Leadership:

• Oversee Mission-wide projects that combine communications, development, partnerships, community engagement and ministry, as assigned by the President & CEO.
• Special projects as assigned by the President & CEO.
• Select, train, and provide development opportunities, performance appraisal and counseling for department staff. Manage department staff and ensure performance of individuals is meeting goals.
• Maintain open communication with the senior leadership team regarding donor and fundraising
  activities.
• Participate on the senior management team for the organization.
• Help ensure the Mission’s reputation and integrity remains strong and positive.
• Periods of managing the Mission’s marketing, communications and social media activities may be required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a nationally accredited university/college. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 8-10 years of successful fundraising experience, including engaging and/or managing the relationship and work with a fundraising agency. Acute understanding of the interplay and expectations of a fundraising agency required.
• Practical experience and skills with the elements articulated in this job description.
• Solid understanding of best practices and trends in nonprofit fundraising required.
• A demonstrated passion for ministry and issues surrounding homelessness and poverty.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills with ability to sustain good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with donor CRM software required (preferably multiple platforms) as well as excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Daily presence in the office with outstanding management skills required. Some evening and weekend presence required for special events, media opportunities, etc.
• Visionary leader who can successfully articulate and implement goals and action plan of the President & CEO.
• Ability to sit or stand for sustained periods of time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and other basic physical abilities required.
• An active member in a local Christian church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith is required.

Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .

Cook II

POSITION TITLE: Cook II
REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager
STATUS: Full-Time, essential
REPORTS TO: Washington, DC

SUMMARY:: The Cook II accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot/cold food products as well as prepares and portions foods prior to cooking. Performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including preparing food items in advance. Assists with food reception and storage, serving (including special events) and works with Mission volunteers and others working in the kitchen.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:

60% Planning, preparation, service of meals in the following areas:

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to standardized recipes.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

20% Food Handling

• Participates in the prep/cooking of high-yield meal service.
• Supervises and trains assigned program participants to handle food properly.
• Receives and organizes food arriving at/departing from the Mission.
• Handles, stores, labels and rotates all products properly. Perform pantry storage duties of food items.
• Responsible for enforcing restricted access to the kitchen and pantry – authorized personnel only.
• Assists with Pantry organization.
• Participates in the prep/cooking of high-yield meal service.
• Supervises and trains assigned program participants to handle food properly.
• Receives and organizes food arriving at/departing from the Mission.
• Handles, stores, labels and rotates all products properly. Perform pantry storage duties of food items.
• Responsible for enforcing restricted access to the kitchen and pantry – authorized personnel only.
• Assists with Pantry organization.

10% Volunteers, Community Engagement and other

• Coordinates and supervised Mission kitchen volunteers during their shift.
• Supports and helps with community events utilizing volunteers.
• Supports Mission special projects/events.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Cook.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An active member in a local Christian church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith is required.
• A minimum of 2/3 years of experience in food preparation, cooking and serving.
• Food Handler’s License.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity working independently in a commercial kitchen.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Active driver’s license and transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift, stir, and manipulate large cooking vessels of food.
• Frequently walk short distances.
• Continuously stand.
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck or torso.
• Continuously grip.
• Occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .

Jr. Staff Accountant

POSITION TITLE: Jr. Staff Accountant
REPORTS TO: Staff Accountant
STATUS: Full-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices

SUMMARY
Maintain accurate financial transactions and records. Support Finance Department with financial operations including reconciliations of accounts, collaborating with Development Department for reporting, maintaining financial reporting for CFRC, monthly close and year end audit.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

80% Accounting / Bookkeeping:

• Verify, allocate, and post details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts daily so that the general ledger accurately reflects current activity.
• Reconcile and balance the operating account, other bank accounts as assigned and all subsidiary ledgers, including online credit card receipts and Mission Muffins (internal sales report).
• Reconcile the donor software donations to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Ensure all reconciling entries are made on a timely basis.
• Compile reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Monitor RTW bi-weekly payroll for accuracy
• Responsible for counting and depositing cash related to shelter and CFRC activities.
• Assist with and prepare documents for the annual audit.

20% Financial Support:

• Coordinate efforts with Staff Accountant, CFO, to support functional operations in Finance Department.
• Prepare account and activity analysis as requested. Able to generate analytical reports without significant supervision.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma Required/A.S. Finance or Accounting preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Pro for Non- profits.
• Clear understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Detailed oriented and capable of performing complete reconciliations and thoughtful analysis. Identifies errors and corrects them.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple, complex projects simultaneously and see them to completion with minimal supervision.
• Active driver’s license good driving record and reliable transportation.
• An active member in a local Christian church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking, and the ability to intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. (boxes, paper, office supplies, etc.).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
• Must have good vision to read print and a computer screen.
• Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.

APPLICATION:
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .