[YEP-DC] YEP-DC Positions Openings!!! Due Wednesday, June 28th

We are looking for leaders to fill the folliwnig volunteer leadership positions on the board

To apply:

Please email dc@youngedprofessionals.org your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position. This is a volunteer position.  YEP-DC expects applicants to be able to make a one year commitment to the position. 

The deadline is Wednesday, June 28.

Positions Available:
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Website Editor/Graphic Designer
Development Chair
Grants Chair

 

Vice President of Operations
Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Being an involved member of the YEP-DC Executive Board who is engaged inYEP-DC's central planning
• Work with Salesforce representative in managing the CRM
• Daily managing content and organization of YEP-affiliated listserv (i.e., MailChimp/Google Group) including job listings
• Manage the YEPDC email account including forwarding and responding to mesages
• Overseeing the Operations Chair
• Analyze membership data and report to the Executive Board
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an organization system for Executive Board documents, including online and paper records

Time commitment: 20-30 hours per month (includes 3-hour monthly meeting and 3-hour monthly event; note that monthly meetings are hosted by Executive Board members on a rotating basis).

Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Being an involved member of the YEP-DC Executive Board who is engaged in YEP-DC's central planning
• Promoting YEP-DC events and other news via the YEP-DC listserv
• Developing strategies to build and/or expand YEP-DC's brand through web-based and print-based materials (e.g., website, social media, one-pagers, quarter cards, emails to other listservs, potential advertising)
• Working with President to maintain consistent messaging in internal and external communications throughout the organization
• Ensuring that YEP-DC website is up to date
• Ensuring that YEP-DC is active on social media (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Idealist.org)
• Cultivating and expanding relationships with press
• Managing press clips and tracking YEP-DC's visibility and impact
• Overseeing Communications & Marketing Chair

 
Time commitment: 20-30 hours per month (includes 3-hour monthly meeting and 3-hour monthly event; note that monthly meetings are hosted by Executive Board members on a rotating basis)
 
Website Editor/Graphic Designer
Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Create a visually appealing web presence on YEP-DC's website (www.yepdc.org)
• Manage YEP-DC's website (www.yepdc.org) regularly and in a timely fashion to keep content up-to-date
• Provide design and production for various print (pamphlets, agendas, fliers) and online Facebook advertisements, Twitter images, etc.) projects on an as-needed basis
• Create visually stunning designs for YEP-DC reports and event materials to amplify YEP-DC brand
• Work with YEP-DC leadership team in developing variety of designs that clearly reflect the brand in an compelling format that is both informative and motivating to its audience
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations

 
Experience/skills/abilities: 

• Experience with Weebly (preferred)
• Prior website editing and/or graphic design experience (preferred)
• Ability to commit to 15 hours per month during Jan-March 2016

Time commitment: 
3-5 hours per month; 15 hours per month during conference preparation

Development Chair 
The Development Chair's responsibilities include:

• Developing and supporting the implementation of YEP-DC's fundraising strategy, including annual giving campaign, event-based fundraising, and major donor communications
• Producing literature or materials to be used in fundraising
• Maintaining a database and record-keeping systems to support development efforts
• Establishing and managing a Development Committee to meet as needed to aid in these activities, including a year-round push for in-kind donations

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Willingness to approach business owners and managers to support YEP-DC through face-to-face asks

Time commitment: 3-5 hours per month
 
Grants Chair
The Grants Chair's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all aspects of foundation fundraising, including: maintaining annual calendar of grants; identification of funding opportunities; and formulation, preparation, submission and tracking of grant requests.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with funders, meeting program officers in person and/or over the phone.
• Grant writing experience and the ability to take a grant from research phase to full proposal.
• Work with VP of Development and Partnerships to ensure that all grants-related communication is logged and recorded for future grant-writing team

Experience/Skills/Abilities:
·        Grant writing experience, ideally for an education-related non-profit
·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·        Proven ability to set and keep deadlines
·        Ability to work independently and maintain efficient virtual communication
·        Familiarity with Foundation Center or other research database

Time commitment: 8-10 hours per month 

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