Careers

1. Position:    Lead Teacher/ Assistant Lead Teacher     

Classification:   Part-time, Non- Exempt

Reports To:     Childcare Director

Position Summary: The Leader is responsible for the care and education of a group of children and functions as a Lead Teacher or co-leader. The leader plans and implements a weekly lesson plan and works with parents to assess the needs of individual children, and support the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must have high school diploma or equivalency;
• 6 months experience in a licensed childcare facility;
• First Aid and CPR certified;
• BSAC Training or acquired within 3 months of training;
• Must be able to obtain approval letter of qualification from DCDEE;
• Must have credentials EDU 119;
• Must pass a criminal background check, and;

Responsibilities:

• To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Treat each child, parent, family member and coworker with dignity and respect;
• Consider the individual child in relationship to his/her culture and socioeconomic background, and;
• Help each child become aware of his role as an integral member of a group.
• To establish and maintain an environment for children, which is clean, safe, stimulating and which is appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
• Responsible for the appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom and assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the classroom and shared common areas.

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

• Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory or required in service trainings;
• Maintain flexibility and consistency with all staff;
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, families, and children at all times;
• Relate to families in a positive and respectful manner;
• Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.

Position:              After School Teacher/Driver

Classification:    Part-time, Non- Exempt, 10-20 hours per week

Reports To:         Childcare Director

Position Summary: The Afternoon Part-time Teacher is responsible for the care and education of children and adolescents in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth; providing a safe and fun environment; and working with parents to assess the individual needs of children. Ideal candidates provide excellent customer service, enjoy working with all children, have the ability to resolve conflict and juggle multiple duties, and support the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be over 21 years old;
• Must have high school diploma or equivalency;
• 6 months experience in a licensed childcare facility;
• First Aid and CPR certified;
• BSAC Training or acquired within 3 months of training;
• Must be able to obtain approval letter of qualification from DCDEE;
• Must pass a criminal background check, and
• Required to drive YWCA vans.

Responsibilities:

To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

• Treat each child, parent, family member and coworker with dignity and respect;
• Consider the individual child in relationship to his/her culture and socioeconomic background, and;
• Help each child become aware of his role as an integral member of a group.

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

• Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory or required in service trainings;
• Maintain flexibility and consistency with all staff;
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, families, and children at all times;
• Relate to families in a positive and respectful manner, and;
• Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.

YWCA Lower Cape Fear

Job Description

Position:                                         Custodian

Classification:                                Part-time, Non-exempt 25 hours per week, Evenings

Reports to:                                     Office Manager

Position Summary:  A Custodian is responsible for creating a culture of cleanliness by maintaining a clean, sanitary, comfortable and safe environment for Members and Staff.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Evening availability
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 40lbs

• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Must be highly motivated

• Able to pass background check

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• To establish and maintain a clean and healthy environment

• Vacuum, sweep, and mop all carpets, mats, and hard floors

• Help the YWCA remain in compliance with NC licensing standards.

• Spot clean walls and painted surfaces
• Empty trash cans and replace liners (wash as needed)
• Clean and sanitize all restroom fixtures and surfaces, restock paper products as needed
• Clean windows inside and outside of the buildings as needed
• Maintain aquatic locker rooms and showers
• Routinely clean sinks and drains
• Wipe down benches and edges

• Follow all company safety and security procedures, and maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition in compliance with OSHA guidelines
• Monitor and report necessary repairs, replacements, maintenance issues, and safety hazards
• Other duties as assigned to support the YWCA’s vision and mission

Experience:

• Three or more years building cleaning experience preferred

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina

YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear

Job Description

POSITION:                        Development Director

CLASSIFICATION:            Full-time, Exempt

Reports to:                       Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary:  The Development Officer is primarily focused on the campaign. He or she will work with the CEO, Board of Directors, campaign leaders and campaign counsel to plan, implement and sustain all aspects of the YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s capital campaign.

Essentials Duties:

• Work independently as needed to complete campaign activities. Maintain regular communication on all activities with senior staff, board chair, and campaign volunteers;
• Responsible for developing goals, major gift fundraising strategies, and action plans within the assigned campaign portfolio, and discovering new campaign donor prospects through best practices of identification, strategic engagement, cultivation and preparation of solicitation;
• Direct, support and accompany leaders in the recruitment and orientation of new campaign volunteer;
• Meet regularly with campaign leaders to inform and involve them in campaign activities and accompany campaign volunteers on donor cultivation and solicitation visits;
• Implement a fund development plan that increases and diversifies revenues to support agency’s strategic direction and in accordance with ethical fundraising principles;
• Develop and manage timeline for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and crucial fundraising processes are carried out in effective and timely manner;
• Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for the organization’s fundraising priorities;
• Cultivate current donors to increase their commitment to and investment in the organization.
• Oversee the administration of a donor mailing list and contact database that respects and protects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information; ensure proper database management, including donor coding and data reporting;
• Conduct grant seeking efforts, to include research, proposal writing and organizing reporting requirements;
• Maintain gift recognition program;
• Oversee agency messaging and public relations strategies, to include social media and other media relations; manage creation of materials and publications in support of fundraising activities;
• Work closely with CEO and counsel to ensure that campaign related activities are completed in a timely manner including logistics for campaign meetings, committees, cultivation events and other activities related to the campaign. Together, also ensure that all necessary campaign material are approved and available when needed: written proposal and supporting materials, naming opportunities and follow-up requests;
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies and strengthen long-term relationships with major donors and ensure that details of stewardship plans are compiled and communicated to all involved parties, and that the plan is documented, and implemented. This means ensuring timely and excellent stewardship activities for all donors including high touch acknowledgments and appropriate recognition of donors by senior staff and volunteer leadership;
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties:

• Community Representation: Represent the YWCA in the community and at assigned meetings when needed.  Must have strong interpersonal skills;
• Professionalism: Provide excellent customer service to YWCA Members and potential members. Project a professional image with the YWCA and community;
• Confidentiality: Must be able to maintain discretion in all relationships with employees, board members and members;
• Team Work: Actively participate in YWCA meetings, programs and activities when appropriate.  Share the work load by helping others as needed;
• Safety: Be aware of, adhere to and implement all safety standards.  Serve as a role model for safe behaviors, and;
• Community Service and Involvement: Fulfill the mission and values of the YWCA through program implementation and model behaviors of community service and advocacy for the YWCA and for women’s, youth and community issues.  Take an active role in activities and events within the YWCA including Pot Luck for Peace, Woman of Achievement, Stand Against Racism and MLK Parade.

Qualifications: 

• Deep appreciation and understanding of the YWCA’s mission and the ability to articulate its values and vision internally and externally;
• Successful work or community experience in gift cultivation and solicitation, volunteer coordination, and project management;
• Extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal are essential; comfort with external representation of agency. The position requires a self-starter who is adept at relationship building;
• Computer skills are mandatory, including familiarity with work, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software;
• Successful experience in customer relations management; Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts, grans, special events and planned giving;
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Excellent managerial skills including at least 3+ years of previous experience successfully managing development/communications staff;
• Fundraising or development work is required;
• CRFE certification a plus.