Employment Opportunities

Donor Relations Manager                                                         

Job Summary:

The Donor Relations Manager, in partnership with the Development Director, is responsible for recording all donor gifts, sending donor acknowledgment letters, providing weekly donor reports in a timely manner, and monthly reconciliation meetings with Director of Finance and Development Director. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that donors and donor groups such as the auxiliary committee and golf committee are adequately supported and receive the necessary customer service and care.

Key responsibilities include recording/acknowledging all gifts that Interfaith receives, providing weekly reports to auxiliary committee and golf committees, and creating/issue monthly updates to Adopt-A-Family sponsors.  Additionally, he/she is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the annual auxiliary luncheon and golf tournament as well as schedule/coordinating the Adopt-A-Family sponsorship experience.  Other duties as assigned.

With a strong foundation, and several years of steady growth, Interfaith Family Services seeks a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to position the agency for continued growth, and to serve in a visible role in the community. The position is ideal for a Senior Development Manager or Development Director with the capacity to generate new revenue, expand the organization’s donor base, and lead a talented team that will help take Interfaith to the next level. 

Reports To: Development Director

Requirements:

• Highly organized with the ability to follow a strict donor cultivation schedule
• The ability to follow written instructions and guidelines to the letter
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional, prompt, and pleasant in all interactions with coworkers and clients
• Ability to take feedback and constructive criticism and learn from it.
• Two years of college
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Nonprofit experience preferred

Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to crichie@interfaithdallas.org with Donor Relations Manager in the subject line.

Chief Development Officer                                                         

Job Summary:

Since 1985, Interfaith Family Services has existed to help low-income families work their way out of poverty through training, resources, and support. Interfaith takes a holistic approach to empowering working families: Eliminate Barriers + Equip Parents + Educate Children = Empower Working Families.

Interfaith is a 501c3 organization governed by a Board of 12 Directors located in East Dallas, walking distance from Lower Greenville Avenue. Kimberly Williams, CEO, leads a team of nearly 35 employees. The organization is in solid financial condition with an annual operating budget of $2.4M and 11 months of cash in operating and reserve accounts at the end of 2021.

With a strong foundation, and several years of steady growth, Interfaith Family Services seeks a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to position the agency for continued growth, and to serve in a visible role in the community. The position is ideal for a Senior Development Manager or Development Director with the capacity to generate new revenue, expand the organization’s donor base, and lead a talented team that will help take Interfaith to the next level. 

Reports To: CEO

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and maintain $3 million annual budget.
• Personally manage a portfolio of 50 to 60 prospective donors.
• Generate $125,000 or more in Adopt-A-Family Sponsorships per year.
• Provide leadership of development staff and establish clear roles and responsibilities with measurable, performance objectives and the achievement of revenue targets.
• Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors and the Development Committee and provide direction and support for board fundraising efforts.
• Ensure policies, procedures and systems are in place and ensure professional standards are maintained.
• Ensure that all development communications support the Interfaith Family Services brand.

The position includes competitive salary and annual bonus, 401K with match, 4 weeks of paid vacation a year, and on-site childcare with employee discount.  

Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to nonprofit@victorysearchgroup.com with Interfaith Family Services in the subject line.

Success Coachg                                                            

Job Summary:

A Faith-based, social service agency is seeking someone to provide comprehensive support to the residential program clients.  To help families become stable, understand their self-worth and learn needed skills to move them from transitional homelessness to self-sufficiency through the Client Lead Coaching Model.

Reports To: Director of Family Services

Responsibilities:

• Interview potential families
• Assists families with development and follow-up of goals through the Client Lead Coaching Model with a caseload of about 25 families
• Work in a fast paced, outcome driven environment
• Guides families through appropriate tracks and benchmarks completion
• Maintains case notes relative to outcomes of sessions with the families
• Connects and assists families in locating appropriate community resources that are needed to aid them in achieving their goals and makes proper referrals for service
• Serves as liaison for coordination of services with internal providers that assist with client programming services
• Participates in weekly meetings with Senior Director of Family Services and case management team
• Serves as the primary contact and advocate for the families during their programming
• Facilitates and monitors the mentor relationship with the families and the volunteers
• Abides by agency’s values, ethics and confidentiality agreements
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Must have at least two years of previous case management experience. BSW, LSW or Master’s Degree, a plus
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office Programs, with an emphasis on excel
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, strong listening skills and ability to exercise empathy and strong boundaries (Bilingual is a plus)
• Some knowledge and experience with mental illness, issues regarding homelessness, and addictions is extremely helpful and preferred
• Experience serving diverse populations
• Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work evening hours twice per week and an occasional Saturday.

For inquiries, please contact Theresa Pilgrim at tpilgrim@interfaithdallas.org.

Part-Time Teacher                                                         

Job Summary:

Children’s Teacher provides guidance and instruction to middle & high school-aged children in a therapeutic and traditional academic learning environment in the afterschool, evening, and all-day summer programs. Teachers also administer educational and social assessments.  Develop and implement behavior and management tools for the program. Individual will be responsible for administering their children’s educational and social assessments.

Collaborate with staff through sharing of ideas and solutions in order to develop and implement classroom behavior and management tools for the program.

Reports To: Children's Director

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee all instructional aspects of the classroom as the teacher for one of our age groups.
• Prepare daily instructional plans and secure resources for daily classroom functions.
• Practice firm behavioral management techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Considerations:

• Be willing to work some Saturdays when special events are scheduled.
• Be available late afternoons and evenings for regularly scheduled hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• Teacher Certification and/or two or more years of teaching experience – Special Education credential (preferred or related credentials) including ADD, ADHD, ODD
• Previous experience with at-risk children (preferred)
• Emphasis in art very helpful
• Experience with academic IEP evaluations
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically fit and able to lift 50+ lbs
• Must supervise and/or participate in outdoor activities with children, including swimming, camps, games, etc.
• Ability to work with parents, volunteers, and children in and out of the classroom setting
• Valid driver’s license.

For inquiries, please contact Theresa Pilgrim at tpilgrim@interfaithdallas.org.