Resource Development Manager
WAGE LEVEL: $46,000 - $48,000/year
SALARIED: 40 hours per week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Cultivate New Resources
  • Seek out new funding sources, contributions, and in-kind opportunities from local, regional, state and national sources. Work with staff in development of grants and requests for funds.
  • Manage the grant calendar, oversee all grants/applications/sponsorships and ensure deadlines and reporting requirement are met.
  • Coordinate the annual appeal drive, annual event and work with staff to coordinate program specific events (holiday baskets, back to school, family nights, etc.)
 Enhance Relationships with Existing Resources
  • Maintain communication with existing donors, partners, sponsors, funders and keep them informed about the success of programs, need for additional resources or ways to expand the relationship.
  • Maintain donor database and coordinate all recognition of donations, grants, funds.
 Market the Effectiveness
  • Develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of programs and services of the agency.
  • Utilize all forms of communication i.e. newsletters, brochures, fliers, social media, website, local media to tell the Friendly House story.
  • Represent the agency in organizations specializing in fund development, public relations, marketing.
  • Coordinate and supervise volunteers who assist with special events, fundraisers, and other related agency activities such as special mailings, newsletter distribution, etc.
  • Maintain relationship with board members and staff and serve as a member of the agency management team.
  • Represent Friendly House in one local service organization
 Technical
  • Understand the computer, phones, printers and software utilization for the entire agency. Serve as the primary contact for the outsourced technical services contractor.
  • Responsible for agency data, including outcomes and attendance.
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
  • Understanding of nonprofits and the need for resource development
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures and strategies
  Skills
  • Communicate with others effectively
  • Clear and demonstrated effectiveness in proposal writing, fund raising and marketing techniques, and public speaking.
  • Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself and others
  • Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
 Abilities
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas
  • Ability to listen and understand information through words and actions
  • Ability to be proactive when looking at the environment to ensure it meets best practice standard
  • Ability to work with others to achieve goals and contribute to a positive working environment
  • Able to lift at least 25 pounds
 EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • Undergraduate degree in marketing, development or related field
  • Experience in resource development and marketing, preferably in a nonprofit setting
  • Computer expertise, especially using programs related to publishing, database, website design and social media
 CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Background Check/Fingerprinting
  • Driver’s license, in good standing, with CDL designation, as required by the State of Iowa
  • Proof of current insurance coverage.
 OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Friendly House reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet program and organizational needs as necessary. 

Youth Worker (After School)
WAGE LEVEL: $12.00/Per hour
SHIFT: Approximate 21 hours per week during school year 
 
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Youth Services Supervisor the Youth Worker will assist in the supervision of the Friendly House Kid’s Corner program, a licensed child care center, which is part of Friendly House of Davenport, Iowa. Duties include supervising youth during daily activities and snack, and implementing projects and activities. This position will drive a 15-passenger van to pick youth up from schools.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Program
  • Assist in supervising, coordinating, planning, record keeping, implementing and evaluation of all aspects of the Friendly House Kid’s Corner Youth Programs.
  • Assist with the preparation, collection and accuracy of daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly statistics, attendance and outcomes measurements.
 Direct Supervision
  • Maintain an accurate count of children at all times
  • Provide direct supervision and interaction for daily activities of the children including meals, snacks, recreation, free time, outdoor play, field trips and special activities
 Communication
  • Maintain timely written and verbal communication with child’s parents/guardians with regards to child
  • Document all special instructions that parents/guardians may provide
State and Friendly House Guidelines
  • Understand and adhere to all policies as outlined in the Friendly House Personnel Policies handbook
  • Meet licensing guidelines daily of  Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS), Quality Rating System (QRS) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
  • Attend in-service training and staff meets as requested
  • Meet all requirements of being a Youth Worker including training in First Aid/CPR, Universal Precautions, Child Abuse Reporting and other training that meet the hours required per year.
 Safety
  • Be familiar with Friendly House’s and the State of Iowa’s safety procedures
  • Be familiar with the Friendly House Disaster Preparedness Plan
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Knowledge
  • Education and training in early childhood development
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures and strategies
 Skills
  • Communicate with others effectively
  • Effective classroom management and curriculum development
  • Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself and others
  • Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
 Abilities
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas
  • Ability to listen and understand information through words and actions
  • Ability to be proactive when looking at the environment to ensure it meets best practice standard
  • Ability to drive a 15 passenger van and secure chauffer’s license
  • Ability to work with others to achieve goals and contribute to a positive working environment
  • Able to lift at least 50 pounds
 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Prefer Associates degree in Education, Recreation, Human Services or related field and at least one year of experience in youth programming
 CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Background Check/Fingerprinting
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Mandatory Child Abuse
  • Safety Preparedness
  • Medical Exam and TB test
 OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Friendly House reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet program and organizational needs as necessary. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.  All applicants are considered for employment and/or promotion based on their education, training, experience, skill, attitude, and any other pertinent job requirement.

Friendly House will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. 

Employees have a right to work in an environment free from harassment, whether: based on race, sex, or any other characteristics. Harassment may be verbal, physical, written or visual. Any employee who feels he or she has been harassed should contact their supervisor, the Assistant Director or the Executive Director. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.