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Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center requires all employees to receive full COVID-19 vaccination, including booster dose.

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a nonprofit organization that provides arts, health, youth, and Pride programs to strengthen and support the LGBTQ+ community across the Lehigh Valley. Founded in 2014 and opened in 2016, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has become a leading-edge and complex organization with a diversity of revenue sources and an even greater diversity of community programs.

Director of Finance and Operations

Full-Time

Reports to the executive director

Two direct reports

Position Summary: The Director of Finance and Operations works collaboratively as part of a finance and operations team that includes two direct reports: the center’s administrative manager and janitor.

The Director of Finance and Operations is a member of the center’s senior leadership team, reporting to the executive director, and ensuring inter department collaboration with programs, communications, and development. Based on a thorough understanding of nonprofit finance, bookkeeping, facility management, nonprofit operations, and basic information technology, the Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for overseeing organizational operations and ensuring financial management in line with accounting standards, audit requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

Manage organizational bookkeeping and financial record keeping
Submit biweekly payroll to external payroll provider and maintain employee timesheets
Oversee accounts payable and receivable
Make daily bank deposits
In partnership with the executive director, treasurer, and director of development, prepare drafts of the annual operating budget for board approval
In partnership with the development and programs teams, assist with preparation of grant and program budgets
Oversee compliance with annual worker’s compensation audit, and serve as organizational contact for worker’s compensation questions
Serve as primary liaison with auditors for the organization’s annual financial audit
Ensure remittance of state sales tax at required intervals
Provide monthly financial reports to the treasurer of the board of directors and weekly financial reports to the executive director
Coordinate monthly bank account and credit card reconciliation processes and credit card processing fee payout reports and ensure compliance with organizational credit card usage procedures
Establish, update, and strengthen finance procedures as needed based on organizational growth

Operations

Ensure changes to employee benefits are made in timely manner
Oversee annual open enrollment in organization’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and work with benefits consultant on any short term/long term disability claims
Manage with the administrative manager ‘s assistance the annual staff appraisal process
Ensure that all new hires complete an orientation and on boarding process within two weeks of their hire date
Oversee facility management and maintenance agreements
Manage compliance and renewal process for the organization’s sales tax exemption, purely public charity renewals, small games of chance license, and Bureau of Charitable Organization’s certificate
Oversee IT structures, including relationships with the organization’s managed IT provider, computer security requirements, building security, telephones and internet, etc.
Oversee risk management, including relationship management with the center’s insurance agent
Develop and manage supplier diversity initiatives, while also controlling cost and ensuring compliance with grant contract purchasing requirements
Develop and implement internal operations manual
Establish, update, and strengthen operational procedures as needed based on organizational growth including the Employee Handbook

General Responsibilities

• Attend staff and senior leadership team meetings as scheduled
• Schedule and facilitate finance and operation team meetings
• Provide monthly written report to the executive director
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Characteristics

Energy, enthusiasm and motivation to ensure appropriate financial and operational management for the organization
Comfort with cold calls and phone-based communication
Comfort with reviewing and comprehending contracts
Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
Ability to use technology to achieve results
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
Prior experience in engaging historically underrepresented and marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ community members and people living with HIV
Demonstrated track record of setting and achieving goals
Proficiency with Quickbooks, Zoom, Slack, and Google apps including Sheets, Docs, Forms, and Slides
Strong organizational skills and follow-through

Requirements

Cultural competency around LGBTQ+ communities, including at the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender, and disability.
A passion for LGBTQ+ health equity and LGBTQ+ human rights.
Prior experience in nonprofit accounting or financial management
Prior bookkeeping experience
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or accounting, or related fields. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI background checks are required for this position.
As a finance position, this position also requires a credit check. The credit check will be completed for finalists only, and with the applicant’s awareness and consent.
This position requires driving to various locations; a driver's license and personal vehicle is required.

Preferences

Previous experience working at a community-based non-profit organization
Advanced degree or certifications in finance, accounting, or nonprofit management
Spanish-language spoken and written proficiency

Benefits/Compensation

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $53,000 - $60,000. Salary will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s prior experience. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center offers health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance and offers an SEP/IRA retirement plan, credit union access, and vacation time. Excellent working environment in downtown Allentown, PA within walking distance of numerous restaurants and cafes, arts and culture organizations, and more.

Our goal is to be a workplace that is representative of the community we serve. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has a non-discrimination policy and we welcome applications from LGBTQ+ people, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, people living with HIV, people with disabilities, and women. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a ban-the-box organization. If you are a member of an under-represented community, you are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter. The candidate who best meets the job qualifications and needs of the organization will be selected for the position.

The position is open immediately and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To apply for this position, please email your résumé, a responsive cover letter, a writing sample and list of three references as ONE document in PDF format to administrative manager Sharon Brotzman (she/her) at [email protected].

Director of Development

Full-Time

Reports to the executive director

Three direct reports

Position Summary: The Director of Development works collaboratively as part of a development team that includes three direct reports: the center’s grants manager, major events manager, and development administrator. The Director of Development is a member of the center’s senior leadership team, reporting to the executive director, and ensuring inter department collaboration with programs, communications, and administration. Based on a thorough understanding of grassroots fundraising, annual giving, grants management, corporate sponsorship, corporate and foundation relations, capital fundraising, and major event planning, the Director of Development is responsible for overseeing fundraising operations and ensuring developmental growth in line with professional fundraising standards, audit requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

Annual Giving

Build, grow, and sustain individual giving program on an annual and monthly level with an annual goal of a minimum of $200,000
Develop two (2) annual appeal campaigns in collaboration with the communications team
Manage annual “12 Days of Giving” end-of-year peer-to-peer fundraising campaign
Oversee daily donation processing from individuals, including corporate employee donation programs
Prospect and cultivate new and existing donors
Manage donor stewardship program
Manage all required reporting and record-keeping
Coordinate the inter-department development of the annual report

Sponsors & Relationships

Prospect and cultivate new and existing sponsors and partners with an annual goal of a minimum of $300,000 in corporate, business, and individual sponsorships
Manage sponsorship invoicing and contracting in collaboration with the administration team
Manage annual sponsorship benefits to ensure all benefits are fulfilled in collaboration with major events and programs
Manage all communications related to sponsorship giving
Manage all required reporting and record-keeping

Capital Gifts

Build, grow, and sustain a capital giving program to ensure the Center’s capital needs are met and exceeded with a minimum of $200,000 annually in new pledged capital gifts
Collaborate with Facility & Operations team to identify and prioritize the Center’s capital needs
Manage all relationships and communications related to capital giving
Manage all required reporting and record-keeping

Grants Operations

Oversee grants operations and assist as needed to ensure goals are met and exceeded in accordance with the Center’s vision (an annual goal of a minimum of $1 million in new grants dollars)
In collaboration with the director of programs, oversee grants review process and provide direction to ensure grant applications meet program goals
Provide direction for quarterly grants forecasting

Major Event Planning

Oversee all stages of planning, fundraising, and implementation of major events operations and assist as needed to ensure goals are met and exceeded in accordance with the Center’s vision
Develop and manage planning timelines for the annual Gala & LGBTQ+ Community Leadership Awards and Lehigh Valley Pride festival in collaboration with the major events manager
Manage development of fundraising plan to ensure goals are met and exceeded for each major event
Oversee development and implementation of a volunteer gala planning committee
Oversee development and implementation of annual pride programs, such as Pride Nights and Werk It Wednesdays

Other Responsibilities

Maintain thorough understanding of organizational vision, history and programs
Manage regular development team meetings
Attend staff meetings as scheduled
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Characteristics

Energy, enthusiasm and motivation to support programs and services for the LGBTQ+ community
Enthusiastic learner who is motivated to take on new challenges
Impeccable attention to detail
Superior organization, multitasking, and communication skills
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
Ability to use technology to achieve results
Prior experience in working with historically underrepresented and marginalized communities
Demonstrated track record of setting and achieving goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required. Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable
At least 3 years’ experience in a nonprofit fundraising setting, including grassroots fundraising, corporate sponsorship and relations, grant writing and management, and event planning
Proficiency with Google Drive, Excel, and word processing
Understanding of the programmatic and direct service needs for an LGBTQ+ community-based organization
Passion and desire to support and grow the programs at the Center
Understanding of the disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ and intersectional communities
Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI background checks are required for this position

Preferences

Spanish-language spoken and written proficiency is preferred but not required
Proficiency using Zoom, Slack and some form of donor tracking software

Benefits/Compensation

Grants Manager

Full-Time

This position reports to the Director of Development and has one direct report (Grants Associate).

Position Summary: The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grants and sponsorship applications to corporate, foundation, and government funders in order to support the center’s vision of a well-resourced array of programs and services to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in the Lehigh Valley. This position works collaboratively as part of a team. Based on strong research and writing skills and impeccable attention to detail, the Grants Manager works with the Director of Development to ensure that new and existing grant opportunities are pursued and calendared, compelling grant applications are submitted, and grant reports are submitted in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Grants Management

Prepare and submit grant applications including budgets, and ancillary materials
Maintain grants calendar for grant applications and reports
Solicit quotes needed for grant budgets
Work internally with other departments to meet programmatic and evaluation goals
Prepare and submit grant reports to ensure organizational compliance with grant terms
Continuously research new grant opportunities
Attend funder webinars and info sessions, as needed
Maintain historical grant records
Draft and ensure letters of support are received from key partners
Ensure that all grant application requirements are met

Sponsorship Assistance

Assist with submitting online sponsorship requests, as needed

Gifts In-Kind

Coordinate gifts in kind requests to the organization
Collaborate with Programs teams to determine necessary gifts in kind
Submit product donation requests, as needed

Other Responsibilities

Maintain a thorough understanding of organizational vision, history and programs
Attend staff meetings as scheduled
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Characteristics

Energy, enthusiasm and motivation to support programs and services for the LGBTQ+ community
Passionate learner who is motivated to take on new challenges
Impeccable attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Strong writing skills
Excellent research skills
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
Ability to use technology to achieve results
Prior experience in working with historically underrepresented and marginalized communities
Demonstrated track record of setting and achieving goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required. Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable
Previous experience in non-profit grant writing (the ideal candidate will have prior full-time experience involving grants, corporate sponsorship, and individual donor fundraising)
Proficiency with Google Drive, Excel, and word processing
Ability to work from home (due to COVID-19) and to utilize video conferencing tools such as zoom
Understanding of the programmatic and direct service needs for an LGBTQ+ community-based organization
Cultural competency around LGBT communities
Passion for LGBTQ+ health equity
Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI background checks are required for this position

Preferences

Spanish-language spoken and written proficiency is preferred but not required

Benefits/Compensation

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of $17-$20 per hour. Salary will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s prior experience. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center offers health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance and offers an SEP/IRA retirement plan, credit union access, and vacation time. Excellent working environment in downtown Allentown, PA within walking distance of numerous restaurants and cafes, arts and culture organizations, and more.

INTERNSHIPS

Internship opportunities provide undergraduate and graduate students with high-quality experiential learning opportunities at an LGBTA+ nonprofit organization. Internships are open only to students enrolled or completing educational programs at accredited higher educational institutions. In order to provide a high-quality learning experience for our interns, our internship program requires that students intern for a minimum of 8 hours per week during the spring or fall semesters (12 week minimum) and 16 hours per week during the summer semester (9 weeks minimum). Interns at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center conclude their internships after learning transferable skills that are relevant for employment in many non-profit organizations.

SUMMER 2022

Please note the type of internship opportunity (in-person, hybrid, virtual) per department.

**To apply, please send a résumé, cover letter, writing sample, and an academic reference
in one PDF document to administrative manager Sharon Brotzman: [email protected].
Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis. Only complete applications will be reviewed.**

Community-Building Programs Internship (hybrid)

Academic internship for a graduate or undergraduate student in any field of study. Interns work directly with the Cultural and Community-Building Programs Manager and the Arts and Culture Programs Coordinator to help plan, conduct outreach, and implement various events and programs at the center such as community groups, film screening events, crafting and writing workshops, and gallery receptions and planning.

Graphic Design Internship (virtual) - FILLED FOR SUMMER 2022

Academic internship for undergraduate or graduate students in graphic design, fine arts, digital media, or media and communications, or related fields of study. Interns work directly with the center’s graphic designer to support communications, programs, and development staff with social media graphics, data visualization, and organizational branding. Pre-requisite knowledge of, and access to, design programs (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and Illustrator) are necessary. Digital illustration and photo editing knowledge are a plus. Interns will learn the process of organizational design and will have specific opportunities to develop skills related to data visualization. To apply, please provide either a PDF of sample work or a link to an online portfolio.

LGBT Library Internship (in-person) - FILLED FOR SUMMER 2022

Academic internship for a graduate or undergraduate student in any field of study. Library interns work directly with the Arts and Culture Programs Coordinator to support the LGBT Library and library programs. Interns learn transferable skills in program planning, library gallery administration, and community engagement.

Major Events Internship (in-person) - FILLED FOR SUMMER 2022

Academic internship for a graduate or undergraduate student in any field of study. Interns work directly with the Major Events Manager to plan, design, and successfully provide the annual Gala & LGBTQ+ Leadership Awards event, the annual Lehigh Valley Pride festival, twice annual Pride Nights, Werk It Wednesday events, and other events. Interns learn transferable skills in event logistics, planning, and fundraising for nonprofit organizations.

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