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We currently have 2 positions available:

FT Fund Development Manager (Click here for Adobe PDF version)

PT Academic Services Coordinator (Click here for Adobe PDF version)

 

Fund Development Manager

$38,000 to $43,000 per year

Full-Time: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Includes full medical, dental, group life, section 125 cafeteria plan, paid vacation, and holidays.

 

SALARY:  $38,000 to $43,000 per year, includes full medical, dental, paid vacation and holidays; DOE

 

DESCRIPTION OF SAFEFUTURES YOUTH CENTER: 

SafeFutures Youth Center (SFYC) is a multi-service organization providing a variety of engaging programs and activities for youth in the greater Seattle and White Center area.  SFYC provides a range of culturally and linguistically appropriate educational, advocacy, support, and intensive counseling/case management programs and services to refugee and immigrant youth and their families, at-risk youth, and serious juvenile offenders.  Staff uses a strengths-based approach to develop community leadership skills and to address social/behavioral, academic, peer and family issues.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The Fund Development Manager will report to SFYC’s Executive Director and will be responsible for the management and oversight of all fundraising/development activities in accordance with SFYC’s goals, objectives and strategic plan.  This position will also ensure that compliance with all grant related guidelines and requirements are achieved.  Specific responsibilities include:

 

Grant Writing and Financial Compliance Tracking:

§          Research, identify and develop relationships with foundations, corporations and governments

§          Prepare and submit average of 20-25 grant proposals per year

§          Prepare grant forecasting on an annual basis

§          Monitor grant awards to ensure SFYC’s programs are in contractual compliance

§          Conduct fiscal oversight of each grant (monitoring actual versus proposed expenses)

§          Review and oversee grant draw downs

§          Oversee subcontract and consulting agreements and their reporting requirements

§          Write and submit regular reports for funders

 

Other General Duties:

§          Oversee and manage donor tracking and donor recognition activities

§          Oversee organization and implementation of development/fundraising training’s and related workshops for staff and Board of Directors

§          Staff Board Fund Development Meetings

§          Coordinate and implement Board of Directors fundraising events

§          Review and oversee all of SFYC’s publications and other related products

§          Develop media and marketing strategies, including agency newsletter

§          Develop income projections during annual budget planning process including long term resources

§          Attend fundraising conferences and trainings

§          Other duties may be assigned

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

The applicant has a four year college degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Public Affairs/Administration, Social/Human Services, Public Health, or related field.  Masters degree preferred.  A minimum of 2-4 years of solid upward progression and professional experience including preparing proposals and managing grants.  (Note: years of education and experience may be substituted for one another).  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, technical/computing skills, be detail-oriented and be comfortable in a collaborative environment.  Skills and knowledge in designing and maintaining donor database a plus.  Must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.  Strong organizational skills.  Ability to collaborate and work with diverse group of people, regardless of age, ethnic/racial background, economic status, etc.  Knowledge of local communities SFYC serves and local community providers and services.

 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Send resume, cover letter, a writing sample (5 page limit), and three references via mail, email or fax to:

 

Katherine Oum

SafeFutures Youth Center

6337-35th Ave. SW

Seattle, WA   98126

 

Email: safefutures@sfyc.net

Fax: (206) 938-7540. 

For more information call (206) 938-9606 ext. 123

 

Position open until filled.

 

An equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations for people with disaup picturebilities provided upon request.

 

Part-time Academic Services Coordinator

           

SALARY:  $14.00/hour, up to 30 hours a week, no benefits, no vacations or holidays

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Program Manager for the SafeFutures Youth Center, provide creative educational support to middle and high school youths of diverse backgrounds who are at-risk of being or involved in the juvenile justice system and/or academic failure.  This position will require some work during evenings and occasional weekends.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

§          Develop and lead peer group workshops and activities based on current and past issues which impact youth.

§          Provide homework assistance and tutoring.

§          Assist clients to achieve positive outcomes, including, academic placement and employment training. 

§          Create academic motivational tools i.e. maintain higher education information board (scholarships, universities, and colleges) and SFYC Student Top Achiever Boards (middle and high school).

§          Coordinate with SFYC programs to ensure appropriate placement of youth and consistent participation in various out-of-school time activities.

§          Plan and conduct workshops about Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), higher education, scholarships, application processes, school visits, and financial aid. 

§          Conduct outreach and present programs to local community and schools.

§          Collect student Source information, attendance records, and transcripts.

§          Monitor and develop tracking process to evaluate students’ academic achievement and skill building progress through progress/report cards and attendance records.

§          Collect Source information and data, transcripts, progress/report cards, and attendance records.

§          Supervise and be responsible for the general safety of students in program functions and activities. 

§          Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a system of positive reinforcement and sequential, consistent, and progressive consequences. 

§          Attend SFYC staff meetings, consortium/partner meetings, trainings, conferences, and other similar events. 

§          Perform other relevant duties as necessary.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

§          Two years of direct social service experience with low income, at-risk youth and their families; and/or experience providing any of the essential functions listed above; AND a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, education or related social services field (Master’s Degree preferred or a combination of education and/or training and/or work experience which provides the ability to perform the essential functions of the position).

§          Good written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of computers and computer systems.

§          Valid Washington State Drivers License, safe/clean driving record, and ability to drive a 15 passenger van.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to gather, analyze, and use data to create, manage, and evaluate various programs to meet the needs of youth. Demonstrated ability to develop and operate youth peer groups and activities; ability to relate well with youth at-risk and take leadership roles with youth; ability to develop and implement academic and social skill building curriculum; knowledge of Asset Development model; knowledge of different cultures and refugee/immigrant history and relevant issues which impact the minority community; knowledge of the juvenile justice system and the public school system; extensive knowledge of alcohol/drug, mental health, and youth gang issues; knowledge and life experience within the Southeast Asian and/or refugee/immigrant communities; strong written and oral communication skills.

 

 

  HOW TO APPLY:               

Send resume and cover letter to:

Katherine Oum

SafeFutures Youth Center

6337 -35th Ave. SW

Seattle, WA  98126-3003

 

Open until filled.

 

For more information call (206) 938-9606 ext. 123 or safefutures@sfyc.net.

An equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations for people with

disabilities provided upon request.up picture