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Job title
Senior Development Associate
Reports to
Director of Individual Giving
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Position
Alliance for Justice is at the heart of showing the progressivemovement the power the courts have in all our lives. Our more than130 organizations represent a broad array of groups committed toprogressive values. Since 1979, AFJ has been the leader inadvocating for a fair and independent justice system, and we havechanged the conversation around the critical importance of ourcourts. We are shaping a tomorrow where rights are safeguarded, andjustice prevails.
Job purpose
The Senior Development Associate is responsible for alladministrative aspects of development and donor cultivationactivities. This position is a critical role that supports AFJ’sleadership and development team in fundraising, donor cultivation,and administration aligned with its mission and strategic plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Maintain EveryAction database records ensuring accurate and upto date information including gift entry, notes, contacts, andfollow ups.</li>
<li>Communicate with the Finance Department to receive requiredreports, wire transfers, check scans, and stock gifts and toreconcile monthly gift data with accounting.</li>
<li>Open and process mail and checks, coordinating with Operationsand Finance to ensure timely deposits and reporting.</li>
<li>Generate, print, mail, and track timely and accurateacknowledgement letters for donations.</li>
<li>Support the Foundations Relations Director with back-up supportfor data entry and tracking of grant payments.</li>
<li>Pull reports on donor data from EveryAction database.</li>
<li>Create and distribute weekly and monthly income reports.</li>
<li>Assist with planning and execution of donor outreach eventsthroughout the year.</li>
<li>Proofread and light editing of print and digitalmaterials.</li>
<li>Maintain and update as needed ClickUp project managementsoftware.</li>
<li>Maintain executive schedule and travel arrangements asneeded.</li>
<li>Print and mail in house direct mail pieces throughout theyear.</li>
<li>Additional tasks as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Two years prior experience in a related role.</li>
<li>Demonstrated alignment with AFJ mission and politics, andpassion for its work.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</li>
<li>Comfortable working with database software programs such asEveryAction.</li>
<li>Strong written communication skills.</li>
<li>Outstanding attention to detail and deadlines.</li>
<li>Capacity to maintain strong, positive, collegial workingrelationships.</li>
<li>Ability to take ownership of a process and use problem-solvingskills to resolve issues and complete tasks.</li>
<li>Strong professionalism with the ability to function efficientlyin a busy, fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Capacity to think critically understanding that there is no‘one size fits all’ approach to managing donors.</li>
<li>Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision whileidentifying and solving areas of opportunity independently.</li>
</ul>
Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities toall employees and applicants for employment and prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, andtraining.
Racial Equity
Our employees share our commitment to increasing racialdiversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice andequity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizationalculture.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Theemployee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands tofinger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. Thisrole routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other officeequipment.
Compensation
This is a union position covered under the terms of a collectivebargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWALocal 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job positioncategory. This position is in Group 2 with a starting salary rangeof $60,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience.&nbsp;
The Collective Bargaining Agreement is <a href="https://afj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WBNG-AFJ-AFJAC-CBA-FINAL-2.8.22.pdf" target="_blank">available here</a>.
AFJ offers a comprehensive and generous benefitsprogram:
Health
We offer medical, prescription, dental, vision benefits, as wellas an employee assistance program for physical and mentalwell-being.
Savings
Save for retirement with our 401K plan with employermatching.
Time
We have a generous paid time off policy.
Family
We provide up to 16 weeks of parental leave and a range of paidand unpaid family leave programs that allow our employees to bondwith and care for their children and other dependents.

Other
Flexible spending account, dependent care, life and disabilityinsurance, as well as commuter benefits.
Race Equity
Our employees share our commitment to increasing racialdiversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice andequity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizationalculture.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for thisposition.&nbsp; Duties, responsibilities, and activities may changeat any time with or without notice.
Job Location
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Mondaythrough Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently a hybridoffice/remote with staff expected to be on site (if based inWashington, D.C.) 2-3 days a week.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants please reference Senior DevelopmentAssociate in your subject line and submit a letter of interest,resume our website at <a href="https://www.afj.org/about/careers" target="_blank">https://www.afj.org/about/careers</a>.&nbsp;(NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).
AFJ/AFJAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFJ/AFJACprohibits discrimination against its employees and applicants foremployment based on race, color, national origin, age, disability,sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, sero-status and whereapplicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parentalstatus, sexual orientation, or income.
Disclaimer
This description is intended to provide an overview of thisposition and is not all-inclusive.&nbsp; The incumbent in thisposition will be expected to perform other duties asrequired.&nbsp;Responsibilities may change over time. Thisdescription is provided for informational purposes only and doesnot form the basis of a contract.

Senior Development Associate

TITLE: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;ChiefTalent Officer
LOCATION: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;New York, NY (Lower EastSide)
DEPARTMENT: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Administration/Human Resources
REPORTS TO:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SALARY RANGE: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$175,000 to $200,000 annually depending onexperience, plus excellent benefits
DATE POSTED: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;July 2024

OUR CULTURE:&nbsp; At Grand St. we believeleaders are made, not born. &nbsp;We operate on auto trust,expecting staff will do their jobs well and continue to growprofessionally. &nbsp; We assume the best intentions and give gracewhenever needed. &nbsp; Diversity, equity, and inclusion areintegral parts of our culture and personified by our leadership.Grand St. is a community and we strive to make everyone –colleagues and constituents – feel supported and seen. &nbsp;
JOB SUMMARY:&nbsp; The Chief Talent Officer(CTO) provides executive-level leadership and guidance to theorganization’s HR strategies and operations for 600+ Union andManagement staff. The CTO is responsible not only for setting,enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resourcespolicies, procedures, and best practices, but also identifying andimplementing long-range strategic talent management goals. You willwork closely with the Executive Team performing all facets ofHR-related duties partnering with the Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Chief Program Officer of Youth &amp; Community Development,Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Development &amp;Communications Officer (CDCO), as well as senior management staff.&nbsp;This position carries out responsibilities in the followingfunctional and strategic areas: benefits administration, employeerelations, labor relations, training, performance management,onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment,affirmative action and employment law compliance.&nbsp;
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLREQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Masters preferred</li>
<li>Minimum of 10 years of Human Resource Management experiencerequired&nbsp;</li>
<li>HR Certification preferred</li>
<li>Strategic, Talent Management and/or Business Developmentexperience preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of proven and emerging techniques in all aspects ofpersonnel management</li>
<li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Excellent supervisory, leadership, interpersonal and conflictresolution skills</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws andregulations</li>
<li>Experience with development and implementation of humanresource information and payroll systems</li>
<li>&nbsp;Experience with labor relations in a unionizedenvironment</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Supervises Management-level HR and Payroll staff</li>
<li>Oversees the daily workflow of the HR department and theadministration of human resource programs including, but notlimited to, compensation, benefits and leaves, disciplinarymatters, disputes and investigations, performance &amp; talentmanagement, evaluations, recognition, morale, occupational healthand safety, and training and development</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Partners with the Executive Team to develop, implement andcommunicate human resource policies, procedures, laws, standardsand government regulations</li>
<li>Maintains the Employee Handbook</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Collaborates with executive leadership to definethe&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;long-term mission and goals;identifies ways to support this mission through talentmanagement</li>
<li>Identifies key performance indicators (KPI’s) forthe&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;human resource and talent managementfunctions and assesses the&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;success andmarket competitiveness based on those metrics</li>
<li>Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation,benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentiveprograms</li>
<li>Oversees benefits administration including claims resolution,change reporting, approval of invoice payment, and communicatingbenefit&nbsp;information to employees</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with employment benefits, insurance, safety,401K, EEOC and other labor laws, regulations, and requirements</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Administers and manages the 401K Plan</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices inemployment law, human resources, compensation and talentmanagement</li>
<li>Drafts and implements the&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;staffingbudget for the department.</li>
<li>Participates in professional development and networkingconferences and events.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Oversees department’s recruitment efforts including the postingof positions, recruitment advertising and other outreachpartnerships</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Handles labor relations matters and coordination of thegrievance process</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Monitors unemployment claims and assists with appeals onworkers’ compensation claims and coordinates between the employeeand insurance carrier</li>
<li>Responsible for Workers Compensation and 401k Audits</li>
<li>Performs other duties as required and assigned.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Your Skills &amp;Knowledge&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Build a strong organizational culture that aligns with GrandStreet Settlement mission and implements all of those values onevery level of the organization</li>
<li>You take ownership of your work, think strategically, and takethoughtful action with very little direction</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and organizational skills</li>
<li>Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suiteor related software</li>
<li>People-centric and contributes to Grand St. Settlement’slegacy</li>
</ul>
BENEFITS:
<ul>
<li>Full medical insurance coverage</li>
<li>9% employer contribution to our 401k plan after 1 year</li>
<li>24 vacation days annually, 4 discretionary days, 12 sick daysannually</li>
<li>Guaranteed life Insurance and long-term disabilityinsurance</li>
<li>Flexible spending accounts</li>
<li>Travel/ commute reimbursement</li>
</ul>
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining howyour skills &amp; experience meet the job descriptionto&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ctosearch@grandsettlement.org" target="_blank">ctosearch@grandsettlement.org</a>.Please include three professional references that we can contact;at least one should be a former supervisor.&nbsp;
If selected for this position, must obtain NYC Dept.of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR)clearance (fees may apply); ability to maintain State CentralRegistry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout theduration of employment.
Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE)&nbsp;

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