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Careers

One of the most rewarding ways to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters is to work with us. A career with Big Brothers Big Sisters is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference.

Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children and enabling them to see the world around them in a more positive light. With that newfound point of view, they can see their potential more clearly and dream bigger about their future. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on America's youth, schools, and communities.

An Opportunity for Growth

That's obviously true for the children we serve. But it's also true within our organization. We need talented and passionate people in a variety of areas including Executive Leadership, Fund Development, Program Management, Marketing and Communications, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology.

We are committed to a diverse workforce with representation from every walk of life. We recognize how our organization is greatly enhanced when we unite people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Currently available positions, include:

  • Grants Manager
  • Match Support Specialist
  • Marketing and Development Intern

 

Match Support Specialist

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas seeks a qualified and talented individual for a full-time, exempt position as a Match Support Specialist in our community and site-based mentoring programs serving Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. This position provides ongoing support and supervision to children, families and adult volunteers engaged in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Experience and interest in working with youth, families and volunteers is helpful. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field is required. Customer service and teamwork skills are also necessary.

Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply; bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred, and reliable transportation is a must.

If interested, please email a cover letter, resume and completed employment application to chowe@bigmentoring.org by 8 May, 2012. Please include Match Support Position in the subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls please. BBBS is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Grants Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for preparing, submitting, monitoring, and reporting on all government, foundation and corporate grants, including maintaining and building relationships with grantors and prospects. Ensure excellence in client relations, grant preparation, and reporting.  Work closely with BBBS program, finance, and marketing staff for grant preparation and reporting.  Provide a variety of planning, logistical, budgeting, management, and support functions to assist Development department in achieving the organization’s operational and financial goals.  Position reports to the Vice President of Development.

Applicants should submit cover letter, employment application and resume to development@bigmentoring.org. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Secure support from government, foundation, and corporate grantors
a. Create and maintain a revenue plan to meet organizational grants revenue goals
b. Maintain and grow a portfolio of grantors, including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding current and prospective grantors
c. Prepare formal grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and letters of intent for general operating and restricted programs
d. Work closely with development, program, finance and marketing staff to articulate program needs
e. Utilize a variety of research tools to identify prospects and application guidelines

2) Manage reporting on all government, foundation, and corporate grants
a. Develop and maintain a system to track all grant requirements and obligations and progress toward fulfilling them
b. Coordinate, track, and ensure fulfillment of all reporting requirements
c. Communicate grant obligations and discrepancies to appropriate staff in a timely manner
d. Serve as a donor advocate by ensuring appropriate recognition and compliance with donor wishes

3) Maintain organized and accurate records
a. Develop and maintain calendar of grant application and reporting deadlines
b. Ensure that actions, communications, and outcomes related to grants are captured in client relations management software
c. Maintain data, research, statistics and information about issues, trends, and needs relating to BBBS services and target populations
d. Oversee the collection, organization, and maintenance of timely articles, pictures, surveys, and other data to be used in grant applications and reporting

4) Provide a variety of planning, management, and support functions

5) Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Vice President of Development


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent project management, organizational, and customer service skills
• Strong initiative and follow-through, attention to detail, and listening skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high change environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel
• Some evening and weekend work.  Occasional travel required.

The ideal candidate has:
• A master’s degree
• Successful grant writing and reporting experience with government, foundation, and corporate grants
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant research techniques
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and grow relationships with clients/donors
• Experience with database management

  

Marketing/Communication & Development Department Internship – Summer 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas provided more than 90,000 hours of one-to-one mentoring to 1,500 children in Central Texas throughout 2011. For more than 40 years, we have matched children, ages 6-16, with supportive adult mentors who build friendships and offer encouragement and support to each child.

The Marketing/Communications and Development Departments at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas are seeking an intern for the Summer and Fall 2012 semesters who can work a minimum of 16 hours per week. The position is unpaid, but may be available for course credit. 

Main responsibilities include:

1. Event coordination: Play an integral role in planning and production of BBBS’ largest fundraising event, the Ice Ball Gala, as well as events targeted for BBBS volunteers and the children we serve.
2. Online marketing and fundraising: Assist with online marketing efforts including social media, website, and graphics.
3. Agency marketing: Assist with volunteer and child recruitment outreach efforts including writing press releases and newsletter profiles.

In addition to everyday workload, efforts are made towards educating interns about the organization as a whole through meetings, events, and other opportunities.

Internship Qualifications:
Applicant must be a recent graduate or student working toward a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.

• Exceptional communications skills.
• Exceptional grammar, spelling and punctuation. Familiarity with Associated Press Style.
• Experience with Facebook, Twitter and other social networking tools required.
• Available to work on a committed weekly schedule with a minimum of 16 hours a week for at least one semester during 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. office hours. Available for minimal evening/weekend work as well.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to organize time, set priorities, and work under pressure while paying attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Outgoing, personable and confident demeanor.

Please email cover letter, resume, one writing sample and two professional and/or educational references to Melanie Chasteen at mchasteen@bigmentoring.org. (Subject line should read “Internship”). Please, no phone calls.  

 

 

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