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Job Posting Board

With the hope of matching strong, qualified candidates with exciting job opportunities in the region’s nonprofit sector, we are delighted to launch the Center for Nonprofit Leadership Job Posting Board. Browse open positions below.

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Position Outreach Associate
Ventura Land Trust
Ventura, CA
Posted on 1/30/25 Deadline / Link Mar. 3, 2025
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Position Description:

The Outreach Associate plays a vital role within Ventura Land Trust’s Development Team, reporting to the Outreach Coordinator. This position supports the organization’s outreach efforts by organizing and training docents and volunteers, as well as providing essential event support. Working collaboratively with VLT staff, board members, committee members, and volunteers, the Outreach Associate fosters community engagement and strengthens connections through community relations initiatives. Please see the full job description at: https://www.venturalandtrust.org/careers
To be considered for this position, please email your resume, cover letter, and a sample of produced event assets or marketing campaign to careers@venturalandtrust.org with "Outreach Associate" in the subject line.

 

Pay range: 

$20.00 - $22.00

Position Development Specialist
Humane Society of Ventura County
Ojai, CA
Posted on 1/29/25 Deadline / Link Mar. 1, 2025
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Position Description:

The Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC) is a compassionate care shelter and nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and adoption of animals in need throughout Ventura County. Our mission statement is, “the Humane Society of Ventura County, through shelter, adoptions, programs, and services, boldly ensures the welfare of animals and Ventura County.”

The Development Specialist is an integral member of the Development Department of the Humane Society of Ventura County and will play a central role in maintaining the CRM database (Donor Perfect) and providing high-quality reports and analyses in support of the team’s fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Development Director, this position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the CRM, developing reports and analyses, and fulfilling various data requests including importing and exporting data, creating mailing lists, running ad-hoc queries, and performing record audits.

In addition, this person provides general support for all development and fundraising functions, including event planning and attendance, budget tracking, board reporting, donor research, donor stewardship, in-house mailings, and file maintenance, among other activities critical to supporting a high functioning Development office.

 

Pay range: $30 to $35 per hour

Position Program Specialist
Californian Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks
Posted on 1/27/25 Deadline / Link Feb. 9, 2025
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Position Description:

University Background
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function
Reporting to the Dean of the School for Professional and Continuing Studies, the Program Specialist coordinates and performs a variety of complex administrative, scheduling and support functions for the School, with an emphasis on the Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program. These functions include supporting the program staff and faculty, event planning, mentoring student workers, and liaising with constituents across campus. Work cycles are longer involving multiple projects that vary in scope and timing. The Program Specialist serves as a resource to others and the individual is required to perform a full range of moderate to complex work assignments involving the use of sound judgment, discretion and decision-making.

Representative Duties

  • Manage the front office and organize the day-to-day activities of the SPCS to assure efficient and effective office operations, taking initiative to identify and address gaps. E
  • Perform administrative duties as assigned. E
  • Arrange, schedule, and organize team and large group meetings for the Dean of the SPCS and the staff of the Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program with on-campus and off-campus individuals and organizations. E
  • Assist in on-boarding of new instructors for the Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program, including full-time and part-time faculty members; maintain faculty files, create and maintain a faculty database. E
  • Collect, organize and review course syllabi each term; oversee book orders, including desk copies of textbooks and other teaching materials from publishers, including (but not limited to) case studies, videos, etc. E
  • Assist in the planning of professional development for full-time and part-time faculty members, including (but not limited to) new faculty orientation materials as well as faculty workshops and events. E
  • Complete procedures relating to the reporting of all course-related and instructor-related information in automated systems, including adding, modifying, and canceling courses and sections as needed. E
  • Maintain and edit program website information and syllabi page; submit project requests to University Marketing as needed. E
  • Hire, train, and supervise student workers. E
  • When student workers are unavailable, respond to incoming inquiries (telephone, email, fax, web-based), screen and route messages and visitors to the appropriate personnel. E
  • Responsible for filling out requisitions and requests for payment, assisting staff and faculty with reimbursements. E
  • Maintain various databases and/or email lists on various departmental operations; send notifications to faculty/staff as requested/needed. E
  • Plan, implement and monitor progress of assigned projects and provide reports on projects as requested. E
  • Prepare a variety of complex materials from multiple sources and offices including drafts, notes, letters, memoranda, agendas, minutes, reports, handbooks and other materials. E
  • Create, collect and maintain data and records on policies, procedures, and operations. E
  • Operate office equipment such as computers and related software (such as Perceptive Content, Colleague, Informer, Dynamic Forms), printers, scanners, and copy machines. E
  • Assist in the ordering and maintaining of equipment, materials, and supplies for general office use. E
  • Maintain current knowledge and records of regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to assigned position and office, and monitor programs, transactions, and services to assure compliance. E
  • Plan, develop, implement, and maintain social media presence for the SPCS. E
  • Support and/or facilitate event planning for New Student Orientations, Commencement Receptions, and other student engagement events as they are scheduled. Attend events as appropriate. E
  • Coordinate room reservations, catering contracts, registration systems and day of and post-event logistics. E
  • Handle confidential information in a prudent manner and assist in the transfer of sensitive documents to Academic Services; also manage maintenance/shredding of student files. E
  • Act as a back-up for the Center for Lifelong Learning Program Specialist (handling activities for Fifty and Better as well as Continuing and Professional Education when the CLL program specialist is out). Cover some Fifty and Better lectures. E
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. E
  • E = Essential Duties

Knowledge Of

  • University and SPCS vision, mission, goals and values.
  • Regulations, policies, operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the office.
  • Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including automated administrative systems.
  • Record-keeping techniques.
  • Word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and other relevant software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Docs.
  • Proficient grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • Communication etiquette and techniques, including telephone, Zoom, and email.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Knowledge of the relevant federal, state and voluntary regulatory environment.
  • Ability To
  • Perform administrative support and clerical duties.
  • Operate a computer to enter data, maintain records and conduct word processing.
  • Coordinate, organize, and oversee office activities.
  • Type, keyboard, and/or enter data accurately and at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
  • Maintain spreadsheets and files with minimal errors.
  • Compose correspondence and written materials.
  • Prepare reports by gathering and organizing data from a variety of sources.
  • Work confidentially with discretion.
  • Meet schedules and deadlines by prioritizing work.
  • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Learn policies, procedures and regulations and apply to specific situations.
  • Answer telephone calls and other communication and respond courteously and professionally, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills.
  • Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences and appointments.
  • Relay messages, screen and route calls and visitors.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Identify policies or procedures that are ineffective and develop new polices and procedure to enhance program or office operations.
  • Work effectively with frequent interruptions.
  • Speak publicly in front of on-campus and off-campus audiences.
  • Train and provide work direction to others.
  • Staff the SPCS front office from 9am-6pm Monday-Thursday, and 8am-5pm on Fridays.
  • Travel to off-campus events; work evenings and weekend hours as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Two years of college-level coursework and two years of administrative support experience. Strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as an administrative assistant or coordinator in non-profit, higher education, other educational or corporate setting.
Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses and other requirements: none


Physical Abilities
Understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.

Environment
Busy office environment; subject to frequent interruptions; pro-active and frequent interaction with other individuals and offices. Team oriented, collaborative, and inclusive setting.
Hiring Range: $21.00-$22.00 hourly

Position Assistant to the Executive Director
Doctors Without Walls - Santa Barbara Street Medicine
Santa Barbara, CA
Posted on 1/24/25 Deadline / Link Feb. 4, 2025
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Position Description:

The Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director, facilitating the efficient operation of the organization. This role requires a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. The Administrative Assistant will handle a variety of responsibilities, including scheduling, communication, and document management, ensuring that the Executive Director can focus on strategic leadership and mission-critical activities.

Pay Range: $70 - $85K

Position Grants and Contracts Manager
New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Santa Barbara, CA
Posted on 1/21/25 Deadline / Link Feb. 20, 2025
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Position Description:

New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC) is committed to strengthening our community. Our mission is to provide our clients with the ability to lead healthy and productive lives through our Counseling Clinic, our Life Skills Parenting and Education Program, our Safe Parking and Rapid Re-Housing Program and our Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program.

We provide mental health counseling to low-income community members and end homelessness for individuals, families, and veterans throughout Santa Barbara County. 

We are dedicated to advocating for a just and equitable world. We are all deeply affected by the recent events that are now calling upon all of us to step forward and re-commit ourselves to efforts against racism, inequality, inequity and violence.

 

Pay Range: $68,640 to $75,000 (D.O.E.)

Contact: Pam Swenson

Pam@trustedhrsolutions.net

 

(805) 448-8277

Position Senior Community Relations Specialist
Logix Federal Credit Union
Valencia, CA
Posted on 1/13/25 Deadline / Link Feb. 14, 2025
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Position Description:

Overview

The Community Relations Specialist Senior manages the credit union’s community relations efforts and mentors and trains the Community Relations Specialists I & II as hired. Identifies the strategic objectives that align with department and company goals/objectives. Builds relationships with local community members and business leaders to create partnerships. Represents the credit union as a brand ambassador, speaking in public on behalf of the organization. This role requires leadership skills, as this individual will act as chair of Logix Community Stars Foundation, supporting all aspects of the employee engagement and public outreach associated with the demands of the nonprofit. Responsible for building connections, increasing awareness, and promoting the credit union’s brand within the community. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of community dynamics, and the ability to develop strategies to engage and build trust with various stakeholders. This role requires the skillset to manage multiple projects, identify, strategize and facilitate unique opportunities, working with all levels of the organization and leaders in the community. Also responsible for strategic plans for community relations, crisis management, media relations, and public relations. This position will be required to manage public perception, promoting goodwill, and facilitating effective communication. Performs other marketing functions within the department as assigned.

 

Responsibilities

  • Builds and maintains relationships with local officials and community organizations such as schools, nonprofits, service clubs, and chambers of commerce to build brand awareness.
  • Plans special events and celebrations in support of individual branches to help meet goals and promote brand awareness and visibility. Works with the Marketing Department to develop marketing strategies for events, branch grand openings and ongoing member acquisition strategies that support the credit union's goals.
  • Develops and implements strategic planning and evaluation of communication and marketing activities.
  • Designs, drafts and manages unique community relations campaigns.
  • Analyzes, develops, and presents creative and innovative approaches to developing communication strategies to reach and engage members and the public to increase brand awareness.
  • Reviews community relations activities and utilizes resources to provide analysis of results; these statistics will be reviewed to identify success and pitfalls to support future success of campaigns.
  • Provides lead direction to staff on community relations activities; prioritize and coordinate deliverables (fliers, branch communication, member communication, etc.) with internal and external resources; review work for accuracy and content; evaluate projects, activities and processes.
  • Working closely with departments and subject matter experts, develop and execute community relations campaigns.
  • Manages the community support functions by researching available opportunities and making recommendations for each branch market area.
  • Represents the credit union at community events and acts as a brand ambassador, evaluating and selecting appropriate communication and styles for targeted audiences, supporting the credit union’s mission, services and values.
  • Develops and modifies strategies that support department objectives and goals. Prioritizes and coordinates work assignments; reviews work for accuracy and content; evaluates projects, activities and processes.
  • Writes and supports communication plans, website copy, newsletter articles, speeches, editorial copy, presentations, press releases and general copy; acts as primary contact for media. Responsible for crafting and pitching stories to members of the press.
  • Works with web team to update relevant pages, including promotions for community relations events.
  • Reviews, coordinates, oversees, and responds to sponsorship, donation and other requests.
  • Facilitates community-driven campaigns for the credit union and the foundation.
  • Acts as key contact and manages SEG relationships; arranges onsite visits to SEGs and works with branch managers to establish and support Smarter Banking at Work relationships.
  • Serves as chair of credit union’s charitable foundation and creates events to support charities and gain public attention and increase employee participation.
  • Sits on the boards of directors or committees of key charities and/or community organizations.
  • Conducts research and stays current on local community trends, needs, and issues that might impact the credit union’s brand.
  • Develop and maintain a database of community contacts, partnerships, and collaborations.
  • Coordinate and oversee the organization's participation in community sponsorships, donations, and partnerships.
  • Prepare reports documenting community relations activities and their impact on the organization.
  • Mentors the Community Relations Specialist l & II positions as hired.
  • Required to work with internal departments and vendors to support crisis management efforts.

Education

  • Min/Preferred:
  • Education Level: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree      
  • Description: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

Experience

  • Minimum Years of Experience:  7
  • Preferred Years of Experience:  10
  • Comments: 7 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

  • Must be available to work nights and weekends.
  • Must be work in the office three days a week, as well as in the field.
  • Must have proficiency with Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook. Experience with HTML and website maintenance preferred.
  • Required Knowledge & Skills:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, press releases and general copy.
  • Ability to present information effectively to groups using a projector and PC.
  • Ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Experience with engaging the public through collaborative partnerships with schools, nonprofits and/or chambers of commerce.
  • Experience implementing public communication, and outreach plans and programs.
  • Experience coordinating and conducting public relations and outreach activities.
  • Experience communicating sensitive and/or complex information to community groups and organizations.
  • Experience in public speaking.
  • Experience in media and public relations.
  • Experience with Monday.com preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Critical thinking skills required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
  • Proven experience in community engagement, public relations, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of community dynamics, issues, and resources.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative community engagement strategies.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms and other digital communication tools.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Disclaimer

 

Logix Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.

Pay range: $89,614.90 - USD $138,903.10 /Yr.

Position Fundraiser
The Greater Contribution
Thousand Oaks, CA
Posted on 1/10/25 Deadline / Link Feb. 15, 2025
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Position Description:

The Greater Contribution seeks a dynamic, results-driven part-time FUNDRAISER eager to secure new donors at the 10K level and above and to retain current individual donors. The individual must be a strong communicator with an innate ability to grasp what’s important to donors.

They will identify, research, and qualify prospective new donors, solicit gifts, and devise creative, compelling, and meaningful ways to engage and solicit new funding. This individual will lead the organizations fund raising efforts along with the President of this highly reputable organization working with the knowledge that your work empowers women to work their way out of poverty and transform their lives.


Job Responsibilities
• Raise funds for our cause and regularly meet or surpass fundraising targets
• Research potential donors to gain insight into needs, beliefs, and donation habits to understand how to position our organization to them
• Leverage referrals from key stakeholders to expand the pipeline of high-potential individual donors.
• Assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds for our organization
• Analyze the performance of events and other fundraising activities for effectiveness and to identify areas where donors can be identified and money can be saved
• Build upon existing donor relationships and form new donor relationships on a regular basis


Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Exemplary communication abilities and outgoing, yet poised personality
• Able to work effectively with board members and volunteers
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
• At least five years of fundraising experience
• Quick thinker and ability to make decisions under pressure

 

Position Posted on Pay range: up to $40,000

 

Position Deadline / Link Contact email: karon.wright@greatercontribution.org

https://www.greatercontribution.org/job-opportunities/

Position Fundraising Manager, The Longest Day
Alzheimer's Association
Santa Barbara
Posted on 1/09/25 Deadline / Link Feb. 9, 2025
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Position Description:

As exclusive manager of The Longest Day in your community, you will put your proven networking and relationship building skills to work identifying and cultivating key community connections, corporate partnerships and exciting new audiences that drive campaign success. As a successful volunteer manager, you will proactively recruit, train, coach and inspire your committee to recruit and coach participants to achieve fundraising and event planning success.
This position is a perfect fit for an innovative, independent go-getter who demonstrates a self-disciplined, proactive attitude and takes initiative to achieve positive and measurable results.
This position covers the Tri-county area from San Luis Obispo to Westlake Village. Must have dependable transportation and the ability to work a flexible schedule with some nights and weekends.

Pay range: 71,700 - 75,000

Position Senior Human Resources Manager
Family Services Agency
123 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara
Posted on 1/02/25 Deadline / Link Apr. 30, 2025
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Position Description:
Position Posted on

Under the general direction of the Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, the Sr. Human Resources (HR) Manager is a seasoned professional who brings a trauma-informed and resiliency-oriented perspective to HR. The Sr. HR Manager oversees FSA’s day-to-day HR functions and is responsible for developing FSA’s employee benefits and other HR-related budgets, HR-related contract and vendor management, supporting FSA’s fundraising and marketing activities, and representing the agency in the community.

The Sr. HR Manager develops, implements, and sustains human resource and payroll-related programs, policies, and activities, and advises FSA directors, managers, and supervisors about human resources and payroll-related issues. The position ensures that local and federal regulations, as well as FSA standards, are followed in all hiring, HR, and payroll processes.

The Sr. HR Manager helps maintain positive employee relations and works to ensure employee satisfaction through ongoing education of HR policies and by fostering a positive work environment. The Sr. HR Manager is highly organized, detail oriented, personable, and approachable. The position supervises the HR team and supports the team’s professional growth. This position reports to the Chief Strategy & Operations Officer and can be located at any FSA office in Santa Barbara County.

 

Salary Range:  $89,648 and $91,728

Additional Resources & Job Boards:

 

Search Dog Foundation

United Way of Ventura County (Director)

Mesa

Casa Pacifica (Raiser's Edge Specialist)

Casa Pacifica (Special Events Manager)

Social Justice Fund for Ventura County

Humane Society of VC

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