Since 1967, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation has been a leader in the development of Central Brooklyn. For its pioneering work, Restoration has been recognized locally and nationally as a model for community development. Through the years, Restoration has been able to attract the highest caliber of talent to advance its mission. Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Currently, Restoration has several positions available:
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JOB TITLE
Director of Development
DEPARTMENT
Development
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The nation’s first community development corporation is looking for a Director of Development to lead development and fundraising efforts for this 44 year old community anchor. Located in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant, Restoration works to improve the quality of life for residents of Central Brooklyn through programs that enhance economic self sufficiency, family stability, education and the arts. Restoration employs some 100 employees and has an annual budget of $20 million. Roughly 70% of time would focus on development (annual development campaign and benefit) and 30% of time would be targeted toward special events, branding and public relations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Financial Counselor
DEPARTMENT
Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation seeks Financial Counselors for the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), a program operated in Restoration’s Plaza. The Financial Empowerment Center initiated by NYC’s Office of Financial Empowerment offers one-on-one financial counseling and coaching free of charge to low income New Yorkers. The Financial Empowerment Centers seek to help New Yorkers take control of their personal finances by increasing financial literacy, developing budgeting and money management skills, developing appropriate financial relationships, addressing financial emergencies, and eventually building assets
Primary Duties:
Hold a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business, human services or a closely related field. Have a minimum of two years of full time work experience in business, finance, financial education or in advising and /or social service counseling. Be knowledgeable about credit, debt, and money management; savings and investment options; and safe financial products and services. An excellent interpersonal skills. An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Bilingual Financial planners are encouraged to apply.
Please email your cover letter, resume, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org.
JOB TITLE
Please fax or email cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample that critiques an artistic work, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
JOB TITLE
Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT
Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation seeks Financial Counselors for the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), a program operated in Restoration’s Plaza. The Financial Empowerment Center initiated by NYC’s Office of Financial Empowerment offers one-on-one financial counseling and coaching free of charge to low income New Yorkers. The Financial Empowerment Centers seek to help New Yorkers take control of their personal finances by increasing financial literacy, developing budgeting and money management skills, developing appropriate financial relationships, addressing financial emergencies, and eventually building assets
The primary function of the Program Coordinator will be to supervise, support and evaluate the financial counselors so as to ensure high performance staff, with a particular emphasis on maintaining quality of services, overall efficiency and programmatic outcomes. Other responsibilities include:
Hold a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Human Services or a closely related field. Have a minimum of two years of full time work experience in Business, Finance, Financial Education or in advising and /or social service counseling. Be knowledgeable about credit, debt, and money management; savings and investment options; and safe financial products and services. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and ETO Social Solutions is a plus. Bi-lingual Certified Financial planners are encouraged to apply
Please email your cover letter, resume, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org.
- Director of Development
- Financial Counselor
- Managing Director,Center for Arts and Culture
- Program Coordinator
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JOB TITLE
Director of Development
DEPARTMENT
Development
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The nation’s first community development corporation is looking for a Director of Development to lead development and fundraising efforts for this 44 year old community anchor. Located in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant, Restoration works to improve the quality of life for residents of Central Brooklyn through programs that enhance economic self sufficiency, family stability, education and the arts. Restoration employs some 100 employees and has an annual budget of $20 million. Roughly 70% of time would focus on development (annual development campaign and benefit) and 30% of time would be targeted toward special events, branding and public relations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- creating and implementing an annual development plan and strategy which includes annual benefit;
- proven ability coordinating and spearheading efforts to achieve multi-million dollar fundraising target
- training staff to support fundraising and marketing efforts;
- cultivating and nurturing relationships with current and potential government, corporate, foundation and individual donors; managing grant and reporting deadlines;
- managing public relations and visibility;
- developing and growing our individual donor base;
- cultivating major gifts; and supporting Board fundraising capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent prior experience. Understanding of community/economic development. Masters degree a plus.
- 5-10 years professional experience in fundraising and development
- Track record of achieving annual revenue targets
- Proven management and leadership capabilities
- High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude; flexible team player with close attention to detail and high degree of initiative.
- Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of strategic development
- Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage new funders
- Strong partnership-building and event planning skills
- Thorough understanding of all components of a diversified funding base
- Good computer skills and knowledge of data base programs like Raisers Edge
Financial Counselor
DEPARTMENT
Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation seeks Financial Counselors for the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), a program operated in Restoration’s Plaza. The Financial Empowerment Center initiated by NYC’s Office of Financial Empowerment offers one-on-one financial counseling and coaching free of charge to low income New Yorkers. The Financial Empowerment Centers seek to help New Yorkers take control of their personal finances by increasing financial literacy, developing budgeting and money management skills, developing appropriate financial relationships, addressing financial emergencies, and eventually building assets
Primary Duties:
- Assess client needs and develop individual financial action plans with each client.
- Provide individualized one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to clients.
- Make appropriate referrals.
- Engage in ongoing follow-up with Financial Empowerment Center clients.
- Develop and lead workshops (as needed).
- Collect, track and report data to OFE on a monthly basis.
- Participation in initial OFE sponsored trainings and ongoing professional development trainings will be required.
Hold a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business, human services or a closely related field. Have a minimum of two years of full time work experience in business, finance, financial education or in advising and /or social service counseling. Be knowledgeable about credit, debt, and money management; savings and investment options; and safe financial products and services. An excellent interpersonal skills. An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Bilingual Financial planners are encouraged to apply.
Please email your cover letter, resume, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org.
JOB TITLE
Managing Director,Center for Arts and Culture
DEPARTMENT
Center for Arts and Culture
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and direct the program staff of the Center for Arts and Culture (CAC). Manage the implementation of CAC programs and activities. Meet with existing and prospective funders. Meet with CAC stakeholders, such as parents, instructors, school partners, the board and executive director of residency organizations, and other community cultural organizations. Serve as the primary point of contact for the CAC's fundraising initiatives, community relation efforts, and overall program management. This individual will work with the CAC's Interim Executive Director and Senior VP of Programs to ensure that all program activities reflect mission and priorities of the Center. The Managing Director is also responsible for program development, program evaluation and data collection, marketing and public relations, and managing special programs.
DEPARTMENT
Center for Arts and Culture
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and direct the program staff of the Center for Arts and Culture (CAC). Manage the implementation of CAC programs and activities. Meet with existing and prospective funders. Meet with CAC stakeholders, such as parents, instructors, school partners, the board and executive director of residency organizations, and other community cultural organizations. Serve as the primary point of contact for the CAC's fundraising initiatives, community relation efforts, and overall program management. This individual will work with the CAC's Interim Executive Director and Senior VP of Programs to ensure that all program activities reflect mission and priorities of the Center. The Managing Director is also responsible for program development, program evaluation and data collection, marketing and public relations, and managing special programs.
Primary Duties:
- Work collaboratively with the Interim Executive Director and Systems Director to plan and implement current and expanded arts and culture programs and services, including budgets and funding strategies;
- Support the Interim Executive Director and Systems Director in the areas of on-going operation, general management, program assessment;
- Supervise CAC staff and enforce the ongoing development and completion of workplans;
- Serve as a primary ambassador for CAC at events, meetings, etc.
- Coordinate with key staff to regularly communicate progress and activities with Restoration management and Board, as required;
- Regularly review program expenditures against approved budgets to ensure resources are used effectively and in accordance with funder agreements;
- Ensure all staff has a clear understanding of and can articulate the Center's programs, needs, and impacts;
- Maintain a reporting document of CAC accomplishments for board and funder reporting;
- Supervise with Youth Arts Academy Bursar in the implementation of Academy enrollment goals and promotional activities;
- Manage timely reporting of CAC Program reports (both quantitative and qualitative) for the CAC dashboard
- With Restoration's development team and program staff, actively participate in all fundraising activities related to the Center, including prospect research, proposal development and submission, funder stewardship, reporting and site visits.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and public relations plan for Center programs that includes regular communication with the community, press, funders and other stakeholders.
- Monitor the required consistency and proper use of the Center for Arts and Culture and Restoration brand identities
- For CAC events, ensure promotional materials, literature and photos are properly archived future use
- Plan and implement new programs and outreach strategies to increase and diversify audiences of CAC programs, including the Skylight Gallery, Restoration Dance Theatre, Youth Arts Academy, Presenting Series, and Residency Program events including the Billie Holiday Theatre and Noel Pointer Foundation (as well as any new residency organization)
- Monitor, manage and assist staff and consultants hired to implement special projects and/or exhibits related to the CAC
- Develop and manage relationships with partner organizations and institutions to diversify programs and maximize activities in the best interest of the Center
- Plan, organize, and participate in special projects as assigned
- Remain flexible in assisting the Executive Director and Senior VP of Marketing and Development in building CAC programs and strengthening its relevance and impact in the community
With more than 5(+) years in senior management capacity of not-for-profit cultural entity; arts management experience preferred; If previous experience includes consultancy, 5(+) years with arts organizations in areas of management, fundraising, budget monitoring, and/or program development and implementation required.
BA or BS degree required. He or she must have demonstrated leadership, supervisory and communication experience. Applicants should also have a strong organization skill, time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. He or she should also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
BA or BS degree required. He or she must have demonstrated leadership, supervisory and communication experience. Applicants should also have a strong organization skill, time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. He or she should also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Please fax or email cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample that critiques an artistic work, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
JOB TITLE
Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT
Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation seeks Financial Counselors for the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), a program operated in Restoration’s Plaza. The Financial Empowerment Center initiated by NYC’s Office of Financial Empowerment offers one-on-one financial counseling and coaching free of charge to low income New Yorkers. The Financial Empowerment Centers seek to help New Yorkers take control of their personal finances by increasing financial literacy, developing budgeting and money management skills, developing appropriate financial relationships, addressing financial emergencies, and eventually building assets
The primary function of the Program Coordinator will be to supervise, support and evaluate the financial counselors so as to ensure high performance staff, with a particular emphasis on maintaining quality of services, overall efficiency and programmatic outcomes. Other responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day operations of the Financial Empowerment Center (Hub and Satellite Sites).
- Supervising 3 staff and any volunteers who will assist with counseling and administrative duties.
- Provide one-on-one financial counseling and coaching in the absence of a counselor.
- Develop proactive systems to evaluate programs and client outcomes.
- Understand organizational performance outcomes and funder requirements and ensure programs meet objectives and comply with funder requirements.
- Provide Analysis of data, recent trends, and outcomes.
- Establish protocols , strategies and systems to ensure counselors work collaboratively and synergistically with other in-house programs to ensure clients meet multiple outcomes and increase overall self sufficiency.
- Managing program reporting to the funder and Restoration management.
- Building relationships with community organizations, businesses and government agencies.
Hold a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Human Services or a closely related field. Have a minimum of two years of full time work experience in Business, Finance, Financial Education or in advising and /or social service counseling. Be knowledgeable about credit, debt, and money management; savings and investment options; and safe financial products and services. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and ETO Social Solutions is a plus. Bi-lingual Certified Financial planners are encouraged to apply
Please email your cover letter, resume, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personnel Director at janglin@restorationplaza.org.
