 March/April 2001 (XXXIX 2) |
Friends Journal
part-time job openings
- Development Coordinator (two days per week)
will write grant proposals and reports, assist in preparation of proposal budgets, draft appeal letters, establish an enhanced planned giving program, arrange donor visitation, and prepare a biannual newsletter. Excellent writing and organizational skills, computer skills, and experience working with Friends required. Experience with The Raiser's Edge software and fund raising a plus.
- Web Manager (one day per week)
will update our new website weekly, add new features to it as determined by the editors, provide training for staff as time permits. Must work well in a team environment that includes non-technical members. Ability to use web software in a Macintosh environment required; experience with PhotoShop and Dreamweaver a plus.
We offer a warm and congenial work environment, flexible work hours, and the excitement of work in a hub of Quaker communication. Send resume and three references to: Susan Corson-Finnerty, Editor-Manager, Friends Journal, 1216 Arch Street, 2A, Philadelphia PA 19107. Fax: (215) 568-1377.
Director of Development
Goshen Friends School
A strong Quaker preschool and elementary school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Director of Development. Experience with capital campaigns preferred. Other duties include annual giving, grant writing and overall responsibility for public relations for the school. Please send resume to: Karen Thomas, Head, Goshen Friends School, 814 N. Chester Rd., West Chester PA 19380
Accountant/Controller
Friends Neighborhood Guild
Quaker non-profit organization seeking hands-on Controller/Accountant to prepare monthly financial statements, government billing and budget process, supervision of bookkeeper. Additional duties include maintaining personnel files and 403(b) plan. Should have knowledge of computerized budget software and spreadsheets. Salary range mid-40’s. Other positions available at the Guild are Youth Development Instructor, Case Manager, and Youth Worker. Please forward your resume and cover letter to the Friends Neighborhood Guild, 704 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19123.
Data Maintenance Specialist
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Full-time Data Maintenance Specialist to gather and maintain membership, group, and volunteer information, generate associated reports and data files, and support the work of PYM’s Nominating Committee. Requires organized, self-starter with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy, familiarity with database use (preferably Raiser’s Edge), very good interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of Windows and word processing (preferably Microsoft Word), ability to work one Saturday a month and occasional other non-standard work hours. Excellent benefits package includes 4 weeks vacation and fully paid health benefits for employee. Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Viv Hawkins, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102. Fax: 215-567-2096 E-mail: vivh@pym.org.
Administrative Assistant
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Part-time (21 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to manage office (equipment, mail, supplies), perform general administrative duties, conduct data entry, coordinate small mailings, and assist with special events. Requires organized, flexible self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, mechanical aptitude with office equipment, knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (MS Office preferred), and some post-secondary education or relevant work experience. Excellent benefits package includes 4 weeks vacation. Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Viv Hawkins, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102. Fax: 215-567-2096 E-mail: vivh@pym.org.
Youth Coordinator
Caln Quarterly Meeting
Caln Quarter is looking for a full-time Youth Coordinator, following the resignation of Maggie Vlasits. We are soliciting applications from Friends who feel called to do this work. We are nine separate Monthly Meetings, diverse in numbers, makeup and widely scattered from Phoenixville to Chambersburg. If this interests you, we solicit your application.
Please send a letter with your resume to Blair Seitz, 3006 N. Third Street, Harrisburg PA 17110. A job description is available if requested. The deadline for applications is April 10.
Friend in Residence
Cambridge Meeting, Massachusetts
Appointment as Friend in residence involves being active in the life of Cambridge Meeting and in the larger community of Friends, and being a Friendly presence at the Friends Center there. The position offers a stipend, benefits, and apartment at the Friends Center. We are looking for an experienced and gifted Friend. Persons interested in this position should request a job description from the Friend in Residence Search Committee, Cambridge Friends Meeting, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge MA 02138, or e-mail FMCsearch@aol.com. Review of applications begins March 1.
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