Job description

About:
Challah for Hunger (CfH) brings together volunteers to bake and sell challah bread, raising money and awareness for social justice causes. Established with a single chapter at Scripps College in 2004, the network has grown organically to nearly 60 chapters, mostly based on college campuses throughout the U.S. In the 2011-­2012 school year, the chapters baked more than 40,000 loaves of challah, raising and donating more than $115,000.

CfH chapters are supported by a small team of full-­ and part­-time staff and volunteers, especially the chapter advisors. Chapter advisors are experienced alumni who are trained to be the main point-­of­-contact between the network and the individual chapters. Each advisor works with 1­-5 chapters.

With the mandate to develop and implement more sophisticated policies and procedures both in the finance and general operational realms, the Managing Director will ensure the organization maintains its hallmark grassroots feel while standardizing routine elements of the national office to promote a consistent experience of Challah for Hunger. While it is essential that the Managing Director bring efficient and effective systems to better support the chapters, is it also critical that the team retains the creative spark that drives the Challah for Hunger concept.

As the lead staff member, the Managing Director will report directly to the Board of Directors. It is expected that all staff will be located in the U.S.

Responsibilities:
The Managing Director will lead all internal operations and will have the following responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide for all staff and national volunteers a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge national and regional operations and support an open-door policy within the organization. 
• Lead budgeting and annual operations planning as well as reporting on progress. 
• Defines and manages organizational structure in partnership with the Board, including recruiting, 
selecting, training, developing and retaining staff and volunteers. 


Operations & Management

• Upgrade and implement policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures as well as systems to manage donors, volunteers, and information. 
• Tracks and maintains financial systems in partnership with external bookkeeper. 
• In partnership with the Board, raises funds to meet annual budget. Cultivate relationships with 
foundations and philanthropists. Support engagement of Board members’ and chapter volunteers’ 
networks. Increases donor base, including development of an alumni network. 
• Coordinates marketing and communications campaigns.

Chapter Support

• Reviews chapter support structure and assists with improving policies and procedures.
• Visits chapters on a regular basis.
• Serves as Chapter Advisor to at least two chapters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Prior operations experience
• Entrepreneurial mind­set, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to engage the commitment of 
others
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Challah for Hunger experience a plus
• Salesforce experience a plus

Compensation

• Salary: $50k
• Health, dental, and generous vacation offered

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

April 29, 2013