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BounceBack Kids Job Opening: Assistant Director

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BounceBack Kids is a nonprofit based in the Triangle, North Carolina that serves children who are critically ill and their families. The mission of BounceBack Kids is to enrich the lives of children with serious medical conditions and their families through free year-round recreational, athletic and social activities offered in a caring and supportive environment that is medically-safe. For more information, please go to www.bouncebackkids.org.

BounceBack Kids seeks an Assistant Director (AD). The AD will have responsibility in the areas of communications, volunteers, administration, outreach and development. This position works closely with the Executive Director (ED) and the Board of Directors and will have a high level of independence, responsibility, and decision-making authority. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to use his/her initiative and creativity to grow and strengthen a non-profit that has an important mission!

BounceBack Kids is a young and growing organization with a supportive and flexible work environment. We are continually developing the organization and are committed to helping our staff shape their work to meet their own personal and professional goals.

Reports to: Executive Director

Responsibilities of this position include:

Communications: The AD will work to ensure that our communications activities support our outreach, development, and organizational goals.

  • Create and send e-mail newsletter (currently 600 subscribers).
  • Manage and update website. (Knowledge of WordPress is a plus but not required.)
  • Manage e-mail program (through Gmail).
  • Establish and continue relationships with local media outlets.
  • Maintain and expand BounceBack Kids’ Web 2.0 presence (currently on Facebook and Twitter and have YouTube channel).
  • Create and maintain printed materials (brochure, flier etc.)
  • Renew domain names as needed.

Volunteers: The AD will work closely with the ED on BounceBack Kids Volunteer Program.

  • Maintain database of volunteers.
  • Keep Volunteer Training Manual updated
  • Run Volunteer Orientation Sessions
  • Establish Volunteer Positions

Administration: The AD will have primary responsibility for some administrative tasks and will work with other staff on other administrative needs.

  • Manage online database of participants
  • Send out welcome e-mail and welcome packets to new participants
  • Monthly report to Board
  • Assist with new Family Support Program (Parents Night Out, Family Dinners, Parent Education Seminars) as needed
  • Attend staff meetings

Outreach:  The role of the AD in outreach is to implement and expand the outreach program.

  • Maintain contact with our current referral partners (pediatricians, hospitals and schools)
  • Build relationships with new  potential referral partners (additional healthcare professionals, educators, and clergy)
  • Organize BounceBack Kids’ participation in local health fairs, school fairs, and similar events
  • Create BounceBack Kids on the Go
  • Manage online database of outreach contacts
  • Manage the outreach plan and assign tasks to ED, Activities Coordinator, Board members and volunteers
  • Plan annual Open House
  • Organize outreach for Camp Kaleidoscope in July

Development: All staff members are involved in development activities. The AD will work with the ED and the AC on grant-writing and fundraising events.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is innovative and entrepreneurial; who loves organizational development; and who can manage many moving parts while keeping an eye on long-term goals. A background in nonprofits is desirable but not required. The AD must be able to work well independently and as a team member. Qualified applicants must have excellent writing skills. Knowledge of the following is a plus: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPress. Knowledge of childhood illnesses and support services available in the area is a plus but is not a requirement. The AD will be expected to become fully versed in the work of the organization.

This is a salaried position. There are no benefits with this position.

We will review resumes beginning January 12, 2010. The position will be open until filled.

Submit resume and cover letter BY E-MAIL ONLY to:

Lisa Brachman

lisab@bouncebackkids.org

No phone calls please

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