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updated 7/3/08

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administrative assistant
education - program associate educator
conflict resolution professional
endowment - major gifts manager
development associate - proposal writer
coordinator - office of the executive vice president

internship positions
administration intern

administrative assistant

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic organization. The Administrative Assistant will be involved in many details of a growing not-for-profit, will work directly with the Operations Department, and will report to the Managing Director of Operations. The Administrative Assistant will be supported from time to time by administrative interns, and responsibilities include the following:

-Assist the Operations Department as needed
-Assist the Development Department as needed
-Provide support for the Executive Vice President and program staff as needed with research, analysis and creation of materials
-Coordinate projects and tasks for administrative interns
-Oversee printing and logging of résumés
-Maintain Press Book and obtain reprints and dubs
-Maintain Chron file
-Maintain File Memos log
-Maintain Office Procedures Manual
-Retrieve voice mail and email as needed
-Make follow-up phone calls to Board members and donors
-Enter revenues and update information in DonorPerfect database
-Maintain office equipment
-Supervise daily filing and maintenance of filing system
-Oversee creation of information packages
-Do mail merges and coordinate large mailings
-Coordinate and ensure complete phone coverage
-Oversee inventory and ordering of all supplies and stationery
-Coordinate and track all pick-ups and deliveries
-Maintain and distribute updated emergency procedures
-Oversee mail including: the opening, tracking and distribution
-Maintain office appearance
-Such other responsibilities as may be requested or required from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

-Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum
-BA or BS degree
-Detail-oriented, self-motivated, follows up independently
-Strong written and oral communication skills
-Takes initiative
-Highly organized and adept at multi-tasking -Good phone manner and ability to establish working relationships via email and phone
-Flexible
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently
-Expertise in computers, database/design including Windows, Outlook, MS Word & Excel; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Quark a plus
-Represent Tanenbaum in a professional manner at all times
-Sense of humor

WORK PRODUCT

All work produced for Tanenbaum by the employee is the work product of Tanenbaum and may not be used by the employee outside of Tanenbaum-authorized activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and a writing sample (less than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email and how you learned of the position. No phone calls, please.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
254 West 31st Street, 7th floor, New York, NY 10001
Email: hr@tanenbaum.org
Fax: 212-967-9001

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education - program associate educator

THE PROGRAM

Tanenbaum’s K-12 education program helps educators establish classroom communities that celebrate pluralism and respect.

The Seven Principles for Inclusive Education is a unique framework for our multicultural and multi-religious curricula and training. Both the training and curricula are K-12. The curricula are literacy based, standards referenced, and academically integrated, thus reinforcing academic priorities.

Through cooperative activities and peer-learning, our program helps children learn to value and respect themselves, each other, and their shared environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Religion & Diversity Education Program Associate will report to the Assistant Program Director, Religion and Diversity Education and will be primarily responsible for supporting the Program’s management in rolling out and implementing the program in diverse settings and in the design of the program. This may include evening and weekend hours as well as:

-Assisting to design and implement educator training/staff development trainings to include:
- Design and help to deliver large-scale educator training/staff development modules for program dissemination in existing and new sites in the New York region and beyond;
-Modeling all program lessons and activities;
-Informal consultations.
-Observe and monitor program implementation in the classroom and in after school settings:
-Conduct structured observation with respect to curriculum and its impact;
-Conduct regular observations to assess the effectiveness of educator training/staff development;
-Maintain written record of observations (field notes) and recommendations for program modification, improved educator training/staff development training design and evaluation enhancement.
-On-going research for program curricula
-On-going assessment and adaptation of program curricula
-Review all educational materials to assure their utility in the classroom and after school setting;
-Work with program staff to revise, modify and adapt all curricula based on observations, evaluations, teacher experiences and recommendations.
-Work with program staff and consultants to design and implement evaluations of program, implementation and impact.
-Collaborate on outreach and presentations including to new schools, educators, Tanenbaum’s Board of Directors and other leadership.
-Foster relationships and work with Education Program Advisory Council to help move program forward.
-Work in cooperation with development team to identify potential program funders and prepare proposals.
-Work with Department to identify new directions and applications for Religion & Diversity Education program and other Tanenbaum initiatives.
-Responsible for drafting letters, memos, filing and other support functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

-Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum.
-BA and classroom teaching experience in K-12 school settings; MA and certification preferred.
-Knowledge of current trends in education and education philosophy.
-Strong facilitation and/or presentation skills.
-Strong interreligious and/or multicultural competence/skills.
-Organized and adept at multi-tasking.
-Takes initiative.
-Strong written and oral communication skills.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
-Team player.
-Creative.
-Ability to analyze data and present it.
-Computer skills including PowerPoint, MS Word, internet research.
-Represent Tanenbaum and the Religion & Diversity program in a professional manner at all times.
-Sense of humor.
-Experience in marketing is a plus!

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience.

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and one or two brief writing samples (less than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email.

No phone calls, please.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
254 West 31st Street, 7th floor, New York, NY 10001
Email: hr@tanenbaum.org
Fax: 212-967-9001

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conflict resolution professional

The Religion and Conflict Resolution Program

In a world of conflict often stimulated by religion, Tanenbaum’s Religion and Conflict Resolution Program works to further the effective use of religiously-motivated individuals as a positive force in conflict resolution. Our initiatives promote religious peacemaking as an urgently needed component of Track II (citizen) diplomacy, and strengthen the impact of religiously-motivated men and women engaged in resolving conflicts worldwide.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic organization. Tanenbaum is looking for the best candidate at any level to join its expanding Religion and Conflict Resolution Program Team. The new Conflict Resolution Professional will work in collaboration with program staff to support the Religion and Conflict Resolution Program’s direction, expansion and implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, the following initiatives:

Peacemakers in Action and the Women’s Peace Initiative, including:

-The process and annual election of Peacemaker in Action and Middle East-North Africa Women’s Peace Initiative awardees.
-The research, interviews and creation of in-depth case studies of Peacemakers and conflict situations.
-The promotion of Peacemakers among new audiences and through new technologies.
-The planning of all components of Peacemakers in Action Working Retreats/conferences.
-The strengthening of the Peacemakers’ international network, including maintaining institutional contact with Peacemakers and fostering collaboration and mobilization among Peacemakers.

Distribution and expansion of the findings of Peacemakers in Action: Profiles of Religion in Conflict Resolution (Cambridge University Press, 2007) and other Tanenbaum resources:

-Creation of innovative materials and trainings based on the book’s findings and Tanenbaum’s Peacemakers program for target audiences – including students; diplomats and policy makers; and religious scholars and leaders.
-Outreach and new opportunities for book distribution, trainings and workshops, and partnerships.
-Implementation of evaluation tools for assessing trainings and resources.
-New directions for the Program, including publications, partnerships and partnership products.
-Fund development for Religion and Conflict Resolution.
-Outreach and representation of the Program to external audiences as appropriate.
-Staff support for Religion and Conflict Resolution Program Advisory Council and Board of Directors as appropriate.
-Organizational support as needed for general operations and to serve as a member of the Program unit in assessing overall direction.

Work Product

All work produced for Tanenbaum by the employee is the work product of the Tanenbaum and may not be used by the employee outside of Tanenbaum-authorized activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

-Commitment to the mission and goals of the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding.
-Academic background in Conflict Resolution required. Background in Religion and Peacemaking and/or Comparative Religions strongly desired.
-Exceptional written and oral communication skills including presentation skills and training skills.
-Organized and adept at multi-tasking.
-Self-starter and shows initiative.
-Detail-oriented.
-Ability to conduct research and utilize information for thesis development.
-Ability to analyze and present data.
-Creative.
-Team player.
-Represent the Tanenbaum Center and the program in a professional manner at all times.
-Enjoy working with people and possess strong motivational skills.
-Expertise in technology, computers and design, including Windows, MS Word and Excel. Internet expertise, Adobe PhotoShop and MS PowerPoint a plus.
-Expertise in website building a plus.
-Foreign language skills a plus.
-Sense of humor.

Please send a cover letter, resume, one or two brief writing samples (less than five pages) and salary requirements to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email.

No telephone calls, please.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
254 West 31st Street, 7th floor, New York, NY 10001
Email: hr@tanenbaum.org
Fax: 212-967-9001

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endowment - major gifts manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Endowment/Major Gifts Manager will report to the Executive Vice President.

The Endowment/Major Gifts Manager will join a small Development Unit and will participate in the planning and implementation of an endowment campaign and major gifts initiative. For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to help expand a dynamic and growing organization that is addressing one of the most critical issues of our time, as well as for professional growth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Major responsibility for:

-planning and in-house management of an Endowment and Major Gifts Campaign;
-identifying and follow up with prospects to provide significant operating support through research, outreach and other strategic approaches;
-strategic plan and follow through for broadening donor base for major gifts; and
-identifying and analyzing efficacy of various instruments for making major gifts.
-Major responsibility for stewarding current funders.
-Tracking, monitoring, and reporting to senior management on the status of the Campaign.
-With senior management, developing long-term plan and monitoring implementation of the plan.
-Personal correspondence from the Executive Office to donors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

-Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum.
-BA or graduate degree.
-A minimum of five years’ experience.
-Proven ability to obtain commitments for major gifts.
-Highly skilled and compelling written and oral communication skills.
-Strong analytical skills with ability to connect details with the broader picture.
-Good at building and following up with personal relationships.
-Imaginative thinker.
-Ability to analyze and present data.
-Track record in managing multiple tasks, details and meeting deadlines.
-Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
-Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
-Represent Tanenbaum in a professional manner at all times.
-Strong computer skills with expertise in word processing, spreadsheets, database entry and management; knowledge of Donor Perfect a plus.
-Sense of humor.

Work Product

All work produced for Tanenbaum by the employee is the work product of Tanenbaum and may not be used by the employee outside of Tanenbaum-authorized activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and two brief writing samples (less than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email and how you learned of the position.

No phone calls, please.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
254 West 31st Street
, 7th floor, New York, NY 10001
Email: hr@tanenbaum.org
Fax: 212-967-9001

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development associate - proposal writer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Development Associate: Proposal Writer will report to the Executive Vice President.

The Development Associate: Proposal Writer will join a small Development Unit and will participate in the planning, creation and implementation of development initiatives. For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to help expand a dynamic and growing organization that is addressing one of the most critical issues of our time. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Major responsibility for:

-identifying foundation and corporate prospects to provide operating and restricted support through research, contacts and other strategic approaches;
-researching and writing grant proposals;
-directly working with Grant Managers; and
-preparing related reports to funders.
-Major responsibility for stewarding current foundation and corporate funders, researching and writing grant proposals, working directly with Grant Managers, and preparing related reports.
-Track, monitor, report and follow up on the status of grants and grant proposals.
-Support other development functions as appropriate including mailings, events, identification and cultivation of major gifts prospects.
-General correspondence, as well as personal correspondence from the Executive Office to donors and/or regarding grants.
-Assist in long-term planning and monitor implementation of operating plan.
-Provide organizational support as needed for general operations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

-Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum.
-BA or graduate degree.
-A minimum of three years’ grant proposal writing and other fund raising experience with proven ability to raise funds.
-Highly skilled and compelling development writing skills.
-Strong analytical skills with ability to connect details with the broader picture.
-Good at building personal relationships.
-Imaginative thinker.
-Ability to analyze and present data.
-Strong oral communication skills.
-Track record in managing multiple tasks, details and meeting deadlines.
-Ability to conduct independent research and utilize information for development.
-Organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively, while also supporting a team.
-Represent Tanenbaum in a professional manner at all times.
-Strong computer skills with expertise in word processing, spreadsheets, database entry and management; knowledge of Donor Perfect a plus.
-Sense of humor.

Work Product

All work produced for Tanenbaum by the employee is the work product of Tanenbaum and may not be used by the employee outside of Tanenbaum-authorized activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and two brief writing samples (less than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email and how you learned of the position.

No phone calls, please.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
development associate - proposal writerdevelopment associate - proposal writer254 West 31st Street
7th floor, New York, NY 10001
Email: hr@tanenbaum.org
Fax: 212-967-9001

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coordinator - office of the executive vice president

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and to gain in-depth knowledge of the administration of a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organization.

We are looking for a decidedly organized, self-motivated person with high work standards who thrives in a busy and collegial workplace.

The Coordinator will work directly with the Executive Vice President (EVP) and will provide strategic, administrative, time management and clerical support to this very busy executive, including the following:

-Manage governance relations with the Board of Directors and related Committees
-Provide research, analysis and materials for meetings and events
-Serve as liaison for the EVP’s external relationships
-Manage confidential information with high level of discretion
-Anticipate and proactively assemble appropriate people and resources to respond to needs and resolve issues
-Manage a complex calendar
-Make travel arrangements
-Draft correspondence and general communications; proof EVP’s communications
-Serve as liaison between EVP and staff members
-Track and process expenses
-Retrieve voice mail and email as needed
-Work on special projects as assigned
-Attend meetings or represent the EVP at meetings, as appropriate, and prepare follow up materials, including letters, memos, meeting minutes and reports
-Oversee creation of information packages, updating of Outlook data, and processing of mail
-Other responsibilities as may be requested or required from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

-Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum
-BA or BS degree
-Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multi-tasking
-Strong, hands-on work ethic
-Self-motivated with a high energy level
-Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet required deadlines
-Outstanding written and oral communication skills
-Ability to communicate in a professional manner with Board members, prospective donors and corporate leaders and their colleagues
-At least 2 years experience working with senior management
-Excellent phone manner and ability to establish working relationships via email and phone
-Strong problem-solving skills
-Ability to anticipate and provide elements required for meetings and travel
-Flexible
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently
-Expertise in computers and database/design, and in-depth knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; knowledge of Quark a plus
-Ability to represent Tanenbaum in a professional manner at all times
-Sense of humor

WORK PRODUCT

All work produced for Tanenbaum by the employee is the work product of Tanenbaum and may not be used by the employee outside of Tanenbaum-authorized activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and a writing sample (less than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email and how you learned of the position.

No phone calls, please.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
254 West 31st Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Email: hr@tanenbaum.org
Fax: 212-967-9001

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administration intern

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic organization. The Administration Intern will report to the Operations Manager and the Managing Director of Operations, and will work approximately 20 hours weekly, with the following responsibilities:

-Provide administrative support for Tanenbaum (filing, faxing, copying, phones, messenger, supplies etc.)
-Provide administrative support for the Executive Vice President (telephone calls, e-mails, correspondence)
-Provide administrative support for the Managing Director of Operations (research; vendor relations; donation confirmations; assist with facility management and human resources)
-Maintain database, generate reports and mail merges.
-Provide support for computer users in word processing and data entry.
-Design brochures, newsletters, mailings, templates
-Prepare general correspondence.
-Conduct research for organization’s various divisions, as needed.
-Such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

All work produced for Tanenbaum by the intern is the work product of Tanenbaum and may not be used by the intern outside of Tanenbaum-authorized activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

-Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum.
-Expertise in computers, database and design including Windows, MS Word and Excel. Adobe PhotoShop and Quark a plus.
-Strong analytic skills.
-Strong written and oral communication skills.
-Organized and adept at managing multiple concurrent activities.
-Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
-Team player.
-Flexible.
-Creative.
-Sense of humor.

Compensation: $10/hour

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and one or two brief writing samples (less than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email and how you learned of the position.

No phone calls, please.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
254 West 31st Street, 7th Floor,
New York, NY 10001
Email: hr@tanenbaum.org
Fax: 212-967-9001

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