San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Description

Global Gateway Advisors seeks an Associate Director/Director with a deep understanding of strategic and corporate communications and extensive technology industry experience. For this role, we seek candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience at an agency and/or in-house technology company focused on strategic communications and corporate storytelling. The candidate will have expertise in advising senior-level executives on communications and a proven knack for business development, including a robust local network of contacts and desire to support the growth of our technology practice. The candidate will serve as a trusted, sought-after corporate media relations advisor and expert by senior leadership, clients, and colleagues and will be responsible for ensuring quality and timely delivery of ideas, counsel and results.

The Associate Director/Director excels in a fast-paced environment and is a strong leader. The individual drives the planning and management of strategic, creative, and effective programs for multiple clients. They identify opportunities for organic client growth and play a central role in leading and pitching new business, mentor and inspire junior team members and contribute to firm initiatives.

Requirements

Key Competencies:

• Crafts smart, authentic and creative narratives to highlight corporate and executive thought leadership on a range of topics – from business and product strategy, to DEI and future of work – with a particular focus on leveraging proprietary data to lead industry dialogue.
• Lead strategic counsel for client engagements, aligning with clients business and communications goals
• Leads proactive media campaigns from start to finish, from strategy and planning to execution and reporting.
• Possesses strong communications skills, including drafting comprehensive communications plans, core messages, press releases, media pitches, fact sheets/infographics, Q&As, etc.
• Maintains strong relationships with top-tier national and trade business and technology media, and has deep understanding of the changing media landscape and approaches to break through.
• Ability to understand complex client issues, technical topics and/or research and translate them into compelling, understandable concepts.
• Engage, inspire and lead teams to deliver the highest levels of client service that strengthen and grow our client relationships.
• Proficiency to lead, mentor and manage junior team members, delegating and educating appropriately.
• Is a team player who is both a doer and a manager.
• Motivated and confident; engages teams to collaborate across projects. Able to ensure continual alignment of team and business priorities.
• Own the financial capabilities of client accounts, successfully managing project timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Take a leading role in coordinating and participating in new business presentations.

Attributes & Requirements

• Regularly uses critical thinking skills and possesses intellectual curiosity.
• Humble and confident
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness and attempts to work through issues independently.
• Excellent judgment, the ability to pivot seamlessly between client advisor and team leader to provide detailed oversight of the team’s tactical execution.
• Motivator of teams to engage and collaborate across projects and within the firm.
• Demonstrates an ongoing willingness to gain knowledge and significantly contribute to the team.
• Delivers and accepts feedback well.
• Highly entrepreneurial, organized, and proactive. Critical and strategic thinker under pressure and within fast paced environments.
• Has a disciplined approach to planning and implementation with a proven ability to make good decisions with incomplete information.
• Exhibits confident, credible counsel and presence to clients and leadership.
• Collaborates, solicits and aligns diverse viewpoints – diplomatic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to excellent, quality product and attention to detail.
• BA/BS degree or higher and at least 6-10 years of experience in a global communications agency and/or in-house technology company
• Position is based in a hybrid work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Base Salary Range

$100,000 – $160,000

About Global Gateway Advisors

Global Gateway Advisors is an independent communications consultancy focused on helping companies, organizations and governments to establish, grow, enhance and protect their reputations through dialogue and influencer engagement. We work at the intersection of business and policy to develop responsive, informed strategies to communicate through times of crisis, transition and transformation. Our goal is to connect the issues and audiences that are critical to our clients in new and effective ways to create lasting impact. Global Gateway Advisors specializes in health, technology, finance, social impact and corporate public affairs. Get to know us at globalgatewayadvisors.com.

Global Gateway Advisors is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality. We celebrate diversity and ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We are committed to an inclusive work environment. We’re proud to be a certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE).

Benefits:

Global Gateway Advisors’ Compensation + Benefits Program provides full-time employees with strong and differentiated compensation and benefits aligned with our firm’s globally minded, entrepreneurial, and rewarding culture that meets the needs of a leading communications professional invested in their future.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k) employer matching, giving policy + volunteer time off, an annual global travel stipend and a generous paid time off package, hybrid work options and a professional development program.

Location:

Candidates for this role will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and work in a hybrid work environment.

Global Gateway Advisors

Contract Position for 9 Months

Salary/ Hourly Rate – $100/Hr. – $118/Hr.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a driven and experienced communicator to join our Internal Communications team on a 9-month fixed-term contract parental leave cover. You will report to the VP of Internal Communications and Community and will work as part of a team based in the US and UK. This role is based in San Jose, CA, and requires a minimum of 20% in the office, plus availability for ad hoc employee events in San Jose, CA, as needed.

This is a brilliant role in a technology company at an exciting point in its growth journey, where you will have to think both big picture and tactically. If you are curious, and passionate about communications then this could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

In this role you will support, develop, implement, and measure internal communications programs, with a focus on building community amongst Arm’s global workforce. You will also work as part of a high-performing team where everyone contributes to our success.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A highly skilled writer, editor, and communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A great teammate who is proactive and contributes ideas for improvement within the team and on internal communication company strategy.
• Experience developing and executing communication plans for new initiatives.
• Extensive experience creating presentation content that is engaging, professional and concise.
• Skilled at creating engaging written content that is authentic and aligns with Arm’s voice.
• Experience working with senior leaders on messaging, content creation and employee engagement opportunities and an ability to influence senior leaders.
• Ability to operate dynamically in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
• A self-starter, highly organised and motivated individual, you can work autonomously to deliver in ambiguous situations.
• Experience managing and supporting global internal events – including in-person events and virtual broadcasts.
• Willingness to work across multiple time zones (US, EMEA and APAC), as needed.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Graphic design and video editing skills
• Proficiency with Slack and SharePoint
• Experience of working in the technology industry and/or a publicly traded company

In Return:

You will be working with a bunch of enthusiastic and brilliant colleagues, in a technology company that is at an exciting point in its growth journey. Internal communications is highly valued within Arm, and we have achieved a lot over the past few years, but there is also huge opportunity to make more progress.

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of any characteristic.

Arm

Job Title: Studio Assistant

Reports to: Studio Manager

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Class: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all. We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world. From our global offices, we reach customers in more than 150 countries. Founded in 2012, SHEIN has nearly 10,000 employees operating from offices around the world, with U.S. Headquarters located in Los Angeles and Global Headquarters located in Singapore. In SHEIN, we work with outstanding, creative, and capable peers. We share an energetic and open culture for capable people to discern, work and ignite as a team.

Position Summary

SHEIN Distribution Corp is looking for a Studio Assistant to join our fast-growing studio team. This individual will need to be extremely self-driven, detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities:

• Check in boxes of shipment; must count the amount of items in the shipment box and make sure it is the same amount on the clothing list for each collection; write detailed notes letting the team know if there are sets or items sent strictly for styling that do not need to be shot by the photographer
• Sort the images that are shot on a set for the day: as the photographer is shooting a collection, studio assistants must receive the images and label them under the appropriate sku according to the clothing list for that specific collection
• Must be able to sort images and check in shipment simultaneously
• Keep our sample closet organized, making sure our closet list is up to date with the collections we kept that have already been shot
• Clean and organize makeup workspace
• Coordinate with team to order lunch for location shoots
• Translate PPTs for photoshoots weekly
• Communicate with US team leads and studio manager if there’s any specific requirements on PPTs in timely manner.
• Translate and communicate with teams in China daily on WeCom and during meetings
• Occasionally, help our steamer steam the clothing/fabrics before a shoot

Skills and Qualifications

• Fluent English and Chinese is highly preferred.
• Must be computer savvy
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in an e-commerce/photo studio a plus
• Able to effectively communicate with team members and cross-functional partners
• Must be very organized and have attention to detail; must be able to multitask
• Strong problem-solving
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• This position involves heavy lifting almost daily (bringing in shipment up and down the stairs)

Pay: $23 hourly

SHEIN Benefits and Culture:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, Paid holidays and sick days
• Employee Discounts

Perks (HQ Location):

• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ
• Dog-Friendly office
• Free Gym Access at HQ
• Free Swag Giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
• Free Shuttle Service from HQ to LA Union Station

SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

SHEIN Distribution Corporation

Modern yet unique home furnishing and design company is seeking an energetic and creative studio manager for their San Francisco showroom. This company values creativity, fun, and a passion for interior design. With the role comes an opportunity to manage and grow a team of strong and experienced professionals with a teamwork mentality. The ideal candidate will have experience with managing an interior design studio and maintaining interior design trade and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the client experience to include outstanding visual standards, ability to speak to the product in the showroom, and handling daily business needs.
• Analyzing business trends, sales metrics, and sales trends to develop and meet business goals.
• Oversee in-home design consultations to include acting as an information source for the team and clients.
• Maintaining a healthy inventory of products in studio and managing stock levels
• Attending to client and studio operational needs

Requirements:

• Proven ability to manage a successful team and achieve sales goals through strategic planning.
• An ability to network and create new ways to drive new business.
• Strong experience with delivering elevated client experience and educating a team on the practice.
• Advanced attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft windows proficiency, specifically in word and excel.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of showroom management experience
• 3+ years of interior/home furnishing field
• Strong leadership and management skill
• Ability to cultivate and manage internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to oversee showroom management.

Benefits:

• 401k + Matching
• Dental, Medial, and vision insurance
• Employee Discount

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000

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Bespoke Careers

About Community Housing Development Corporation

We strive to create vibrant communities by providing housing and supportive services. We aim to create a foundation for low to moderate-income individuals, families, and seniors to thrive. Our goal is to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life within the communities we serve. CHDC is committed to building a staff that is rich in cultural, social, and experiential diversity.

Joint Program & DCAP Background

In 2015, CHDC expanded our services to help assist with low-income families in accessing transportation services through our innovative Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) in partnership with California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The two programs offer financial assistance statewide in purchasing clean electric vehicles. Our advanced projections show that our organization will serve over 12,000 low-income families within the next 36 months in receiving financial assistance and/or grants that will assist them in purchasing a clean electric vehicle.

General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Joint EV Program, the Community Engagement Manager will lead the statewide outreach efforts for the joint program in partnership with key partners. S/he/they will be responsible for building strong long-term relationships with communities that have not historically benefited from incentive programs throughout the State of California. In addition, the Community Engagement Manager will work closely with our existing outreach networks to amplify our efforts to expand our programing across the State of California.

Responsibilities

· Build off the existing strategies CHDC has established to further develop and implement effective statewide outreach strategies to reach priority populations.

· Oversee statewide outreach coordination supporting the joint program and across key partners.

· Work as the lead representative for the joint program and manage the programs participation records.

· Recruit, onboard, and support a network of community-based organizations leading on-the-ground outreach efforts.

· Negotiate and manage contracts with outreach partners who are leading on-the-ground outreach efforts.

· Support their supervisor with managing Outreach Department budget in partnership with DCAP leadership and CHDC Accounting Department.

· Manage a team of outreach coordinators and develop clear deliverables in partnership with the DCAP leadership team to support team accountability.

· Facilitate regularly recurring meetings with outreach partners to support peer learning and broader collaboration.

· Actively lead community outreach activities and attend outreach events led by other partnerships.

· Provide feedback and input on developing culturally relevant collateral promoting the joint program.

· Represent CHDC at relevant conferences and outreach events.

· Support the broader DCAP team by partnering with internal leaders as needed and as a member of the DCAP leadership team.

· Periodic travel to different locations in California to support outreach and relationship building with partners, leaders, and residents.

· Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in related field or comparable work experience minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field of work.

· 2 years of supervision experience “preferably a mid-size team”.

· Budgetary experience and contract management experience.

· Proven track record of building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partner organizations.

· Ability to manage a diverse team of experts overseeing several projects simultaneously on time and within budget with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

· Strong social skills and experience in community building.

· Motivates staff and volunteers to improve performance and further the mission of the organization.

· Strong Microsoft suites experience.

· Possess a high degree of organization, ability to solve problems independently, and work with others in a congenial and collaborative manner.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including experience with public speaking and facilitating meetings and training.

· Ability to work flexible hours, and a willingness to travel as needed.

· A background clearance is required.

· Proof of full vaccination is required from Covid-19.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move throughout the office, access files, and meet with community stakeholders.
• Requires the mental acuity to perform the essential functions as outlined in an accurate and timely fashion.

How to apply:

Please send application to [email protected]

Benefits:

Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 403 (B) Plan.

Community Housing Development Corporation

Sr. PR Manager

W2 Contract to Hire

Onsite, Santa Clara CA

$50-60/hr

Our employees are passionate about parallel and visual computing. We’re united in our quest to transform the way graphics are used for work and play. Our technology impacts the visual experience in video game development, film production, space exploration, medicine, computational finance, and automotive design. And we’ve only scratched the surface of what we can accomplish when we apply our technology to it. We need passionate, hard­‐working, and creative people to help us seek some of these outstanding opportunities.

We are now looking for a Senior PR Manager for our Consumer Business. In this role, you will streamline and own media campaigns and work closely with our Marketing and Sales teams to build and deploy messaging, assets, tools and experiences for the gaming community.

This role would suit a passionate PR Manager or Influencer Manager looking for fresh challenges or a move in-house to a highly-respected technology brand. We are looking for someone multifaceted, who thrives while working on multiple projects, with a desire to lead to come join us!

What you’ll be doing

· Working with the North American and Global PR teams and the PR Director in producing modern communication campaigns

· Handle relationships with North American teams of OEMs, AIC partners, Publishers and other partners

· Building, briefing, distributing and supervising high quality content to internal teams and Press and Influencers that drive campaign performance

· Lead product launches and review programs

· Expand awareness into mainstream and specialist media. Consolidate among gamers and ensure continued communications growth

· Producing and assisting with detailed coverage reports for Media activations

· Staying on top of the latest tech, creator, gaming, and community trends

· Support event coordination

What we need to see

· Proven PR experience within the tech industry. Gaming experience is a plus

· Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills in English

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact reliably with people at all levels, across different geographical territories

· Strategic problem solver with capacity to implement and deliver compelling results, on time

· Excellent leadership skills & desire to be a flexible teammate

· Superb media contacts in North America

TCWGlobal (formerly TargetCW)

Director, Brand Communication / Writing

Siegel+Gale is a global brand strategy, design and experience firm. Using facts, intuition and creativity, we blend science with art, unlocking the power of simplicity to help organizations realize their full potential.

Vision

In every one of our offices, you’ll find the simple secrets to our success: People who have found their purpose. Teams that are encouraged to work with one another. All sorts of thinkers, dreamers and builders who are naturally both creative and strategic. At Siegel+Gale, you’ll have an endless supply of new experiences as you do work that resonates with people all over the world—and you’ll do it in an environment that helps you grow.

Brand Communication team

The Brand Communication team uses the power of language to help clients express new ideas, simplify complex topics and communicate in clear, effective and meaningful ways. We’re a team of writers, developing brand voice, messaging and content strategies for our clients. We also create written content across channels for them, including content for digital products and brand campaigns.

What we’re looking for:

You’re a phenomenal writer. You love language. You loathe jargon. You believe structure and tone can change the world, or at least someone’s mind. You can say the same thing 20 different ways but keep going until you find the best way. You’re just as comfortable presenting ideas to clients as you are mentoring up-and-coming writers. You are smart, nice and unstoppable.

As a Director, Brand Communication / Writing, at Siegel+Gale, you will:

• Manage content aspect of client relationships and provide senior oversight and presence at client interactions
• Have responsibility for the quality and profitability of content aspects of client deliverables
• Create a clear roadmap across projects to extend engagements and relationships
• Inspire improvement, efficiency and effectiveness across your teams
• Apply industry trends to current client issues
• Manage direct reports and oversee their career development
• Recruit and assign work to freelancers
• Direct and develop larger internal teams across multiple projects
• Maintain consistent client contact to build long-term relationships and identify opportunities to grow business
• Guide client presentations and pitches, and direct internal client teams
• Establish influential relationships with clients’ communication teams
• Act as an expert and thought leader in new business efforts
• Guide aspects of new business proposals, defining approach, pricing and scopes of work
• Facilitate group ideation sessions
• Ensure high-quality writing across multiple project teams

You’re a great fit for this position if you have:

• A strong desire to create and contribute to a welcoming environment
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Exceptional all-around content strategy and writing / copywriting skills
• Working knowledge of most major branding topics (strategy, research, design, etc.)
• Expertise in multiple industries

Annual salary range: $150,000 to $165,000 commensurate with experience.

Siegel+Gale continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Siegel+Gale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.

Please apply online at https://www.siegelgale.com/jobs

Siegel+Gale

Position Summary

The Director, Public Relations develops, manages, and implements strategic communications efforts that support WSPA’s ability to “win” public policy matters at the state, regional and local levels. The Director provides best-in-class talents, ideas and insights utilizing tactics across all communication channels and leveraging all communication opportunities, while working cooperatively with WSPA staff to protect and promote the reputation of the petroleum industry in the West.

Essential Functions

• Ability to develop written documents critical to associations strategic communication efforts, often distilling highly technical information into both educational and advocacy formats.
• Developing, managing, and implementing WSPA strategic communications efforts; including earned media (proactive and reactive), social media, events, coalition development, collateral materials development, digital content creation and other communications and outreach tactics.
• Bringing new ideas, creative approaches, and best-in-practice program proposals to WSPA leadership and members for consideration.
• Serving as communications strategist, consulting with, and managing cross-staff teams to develop strategies, key messages and vehicles for communication to support association objectives.
• Develops on-brand and on-message collateral materials and content.
• Leads WSPA digital/social efforts, including organic and paid efforts supporting advocacy, policy and brand initiatives, and assess and reports on program effectiveness.
• Working with colleagues, this role will lead the development and implementation of WSPA internal and member events, executive visibility and thought leadership programs. Supports SEFF Foundation, Associate, and member events.
• Identifying, securing, and facilitating public speaking opportunities for WSPA leadership and staff. Prepares presentations, speeches, testimony, and other materials to ensure effective message delivery.
• Helping select and manage the efforts, budgets, and deliverables of WSPA communications consultants and firms.
• Assessing and reporting on the effectiveness of WSPA communication projects and managing WSPA consultants and consulting firms, including tracking, reporting status, project budgets and measurement tactics.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience, Master’s degree preferred
• 15 years’ experience in developing and managing best-in-class public relations, public affairs, and other communication programs preferred.
• Experience in writing
• A track record of creativity, teamwork, leadership and managing effective programs.
• A history of activity and leadership in community events and organizations is desired.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Political Knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project Management Experience
• Strategic Thinking and Effective Decision Making
• Creativity
• Agility
• Team Player
• Results-Driven
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Positive and Optimistic
• Financial Management

Working Conditions

The job may require regular travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for all of its employees. It is WSPA’s long-standing policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental impairment, military service, citizenship of individuals legally authorized to work in the United States, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Western States Petroleum Association

MISSION

Our mission is to empower low-income, first generation college students to graduate and obtain a job that aligns with their career goals.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

We support our scholars through four key programs:

• Scholarships: Each student receives a scholarship of $3,000/year for each of the four years enrolled in a four-year college/university.
• One-to-One Mentoring: We carefully match each scholar with one caring adult who provides support, counsel, networking, and positive role modeling to help each student complete college.
• College and Career Success Trainings: We provide all students with targeted, in-depth training events to give them the tools for college completion and career readiness.
• Summer Internships: We provide internship application support for our scholars, ideally for summer internship placements.

The Peninsula College Fund (PCF) is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Director of Development and Communications. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Development and Communications (Director) will spearhead development efforts as PCF continues to grow. As the principal contact for members of PCF’s donor community, the Director must be adept at stewarding relationships with existing donors, and be able to cultivate support from prospects, including individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have major gift experience across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and will have a demonstrated track record of raising $2-5 million annually. The Director of Development and Communications currently has two direct reports: Development and Marketing Lead and Development Coordinator.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We will review resumes on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

• We will conduct phone or Zoom screening, and in-person interviews at our Milpitas office.
• Candidates will be asked to complete a performance assessment.
• We would like to have the Development Director start by January 1, 2024.

How to Apply

Great communication skills are key to this leadership role. Please prepare a thoughtful cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please address the following:

1. Your belief in PCF’s mission
2. Why you believe you are qualified for this position
3. In what areas in the “Essential Job Functions” section might you need some support?
4. Where you learned of this opportunity

No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Development and Communications is responsible for forecasting and achieving PCF’s revenue

objectives by developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that achieves near-term goals

while also establishing and pursuing strategic goals. PCF’s current annual operating budget is

$3.2 million.

Strategic

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and participate in Board meetings (reporting and advising) with shared responsibility for achieving the organization’s vision and goals.
• Develop, diversify, and implement the strategic fundraising direction of the organization to increase financial support in line with PCF’s overall strategy and goals.
• Combine high-level strategy with hands-on implementation and foster relationships to support PCF’s sustainability and strategic growth.
• Supervise a development staff of one full-time, and two part-time staff members. The Development team collaborates across departments and teams to further PCF’s vision and mission.
• Works closely with finance team to reconcile systems and prepare financial reports for executive director and Board review.
• Work closely with communications staff to build a communications strategy (including social media, newsletters and promotional materials) towards raising PCF’s profile amongst funders and donors.

Individual Donors

• Actively manage a portfolio of 150-200 relationships, including prospecting, preparing staff for funder meetings, stewarding current relationships and following development best practices.
• Annually create and implement a fundraising plan, with a goal of developing effective methods and strategies to increase PCF’s overall fundraising effectiveness over time.
• Support the involvement of PCF’s Board as active partners in the fundraising process, and provide leadership for the Board’s Development Committee.
• Create effective donor and prospect communication strategy, calendar, and content.
• Working closely with the PCF Event Lead, managing VIP ticket purchases and seating at PCF events.
• Cultivate relationships with, solicit, and steward Scholarship Circle Donors.
• Coordinate and host donor visits at PCF events.
• Oversee the planning and execution of major fundraising events as determined in collaboration with the ED and Board members to ensure that event goals are clearly defined and achieved.
• Ensure that contributions and donor data are properly maintained in PCF’s donor database, including monthly reconciliation of contributions with PCF’s Accountant.
• Ensure that gifts are acknowledged and documented in a prompt and appropriate manner, and regularly report to the Executive Director on progress toward fundraising goals.
• Research and identify new prospects in coordination with the Executive Director, PCF board members, and the development committee.
• Develop a strategy to increase the number of new four-year pledges.

Institutional Funders (Foundation and Corporate)

• Research, write, submit, and document effective letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and corresponding grant reports.
• Maintain and manage a detailed calendar of preparation and deadline submission dates for foundation grants and reports and other gift prospects.
• Lead and partner with the Executive Director and volunteers or vendors as appropriate in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of foundation, government, and corporate donors.

Administration

• Ensure effective data tracking (current systems in use at PCF are Live Impact, Greater Giving, Benevity.) Oversee the evaluation of systems to support development and inform data-driven planning.
• Oversee monthly reconciliation of contributions and donor records with PCF’s Accountant to ensure that grants and gifts are properly coded and in agreement with the general ledger.
• Ensure accurate donor recognition and acknowledgment in print and online.
• Ensure that high quality supplemental grant materials, such as thank you letters from scholarship recipients, letters of support, etc. are current.
• Ensure that development-related areas of PCF’s website and social media platforms are current, accurate, and well written.
• Participate as may be requested or required when “all hands-on deck” are needed to support PCF events, including the Awards Ceremony, the College and Career Leadership Conference, and other all-organization events.
• Lead and manage the development and fundraising function of IGP, including hiring, supervising, coaching and developing the staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Values

• Passion for educational opportunity and equity
• Desire to empower others through service

Required Qualifications

• Deep appreciation of PCF’s mission and values
• Energetic and innovative
• Ability to work in a resource-constrained environment
• 3-5 years of experience as a Development Director with deep knowledge of and experience in increasing organizational capacity
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with high capacity donors; very comfortable making the ask
• Direct experience with individual giving programs, grant writing, and corporate sponsorship
• Excellent verbal, written, and public presentation skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Understands how digital tools and platforms function, and also understands how they support organization, productivity, collaboration, and efficiency
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software. PCF currently uses Live Impact
• Experience in planning and producing effective donor-related events, such as house parties, donor appreciation events, etc.
• Facility in developing, managing, and interpreting budgets and development-related financial, analytical, and other data-driven reports
• Experience in serving as a key external representative, and ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with a variety of groups and individuals, including individual donors, foundation officers, scholars, corporate representatives, partner high school representatives, partner college representatives, etc.
• Experience with philanthropy in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
• Strong organizational, leadership and team-building skills with ability to promote productivity and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of marketing and communications
• Positive attitude and sense of humor
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a multicultural context, and experience working with low-income communities and communities of color

WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS

Work Environment

• We have a hands-on, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• We believe in an inclusive work environment that fosters individual growth and team empowerment.
• While we take our work very seriously, we also like to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We have a sunshine committee that plans fun events (that usually involve food!) for staff.
• Standard office environment. Some travel to various venues for events and for meeting with donors. Availability for non-traditional hours including weeknights and weekends on a limited basis required.

Work Location

This position is hybrid, with the expectation that the Development Team works from our Milpitas office one day a week.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary & Compensation

• Salary: $125,000 – $140,000 annually
• We offer a generous benefits package:

1. Leave: 10 days of vacation,12 paid holidays, 8 paid sick days and a flexible work schedule when needed.
2. Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits: We currently pay 100% of all premiums for eligible employees.
3. 403(b) Retirement Plan.

• This is a full-time, 40 hr./week, exempt position.
• All PCF staff members have access to a professional development stipend

The Peninsula College Fund

Summary

The Store Support and Communications Manager enables the efficient operation of our fleet of stores by managing and or supporting multiple distinct elements of store support, including store communications and interdepartmental communication. Facilitating communication with internal business partners, monitoring, and intervening as needed with new initiatives and established and ongoing processes. (This is not a district manager or store manager position)

Responsibilities/ Duties

• Partner Cross Functionally with other corporate-based departments to develop communication store needs.
• Schedule and lead interdepartmental meetings to improve communication internally within the corporation to protect the stores from unrealistic workloads.
• Participate in setting new procedures and processes within Store Communication.
• Review communication to stores for accuracy and efficacy.
• Manage the documentation of workflows, policies, and procedures for reference manuals, guides, policies, and procedures.
• Consult with IT, Transportation, Inventory Management, Logistics, Enterprise Learning, Risk Management, and Legal
• Analyze existing reports and other relevant data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and update obsolete or redundant activities within the department.
• Support Operations Management staff in project activities, including prioritizing, developing schedules, identifying resources, preparing plans, and resolving issues.
• Ensure all actions required to support the stores’ operational needs are performed accurately and promptly.
• Align individuals’ responsibilities with their strengths and affinities where possible.
• Coordinate/prioritize projects within the team and (as needed) across the organization.
• Create and maintain a culture of Win as Team
• Lead process improvement and systems integration projects that will improve business operations.
• Assume positive intent- be professional, positive and engaged at all times.
• Abide to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy
• Ensure compliance with internal controls as applicable to your function within the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Required Experience/ Skills/Knowledge:

• 5+ years of professional experience in operations
• Must have retail operation experience
• Must have Worked in a corporate environment
• Experience using analytical, sales, and productivity tools.
• Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Customer service, retail, or manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively with many different teams within the company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in composing concise, accurate, and appropriately targeted responses.
• Flexibility to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Solid PC (Microsoft Office) and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Elevated level of customer service and relationship management, with excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience/ Skills/Knowledge:

• Communications degree
• Microsoft Office Suite- extensive Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and assessment skills
• Experience leading in-person and remote teams.
• Experience with planning and organizing workstreams.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, amusement/ or other fields providing services to the public.

Competencies

Action Oriented, Adaptability, Active Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Delegation, Attention to Detail

**** Currently in the City of Commerce and moving to Tustin in a few months.

**** We are not seeking a store manager or a district manager. We are seeking an operations and communications manager from a corporate office*****

Salary: $95,000 – $100,000

99 Cents Only Stores