Duties:

Conduct outreach via one on one meetings, attendance at various events and direct mail and phone calls in order to reach people that have been victimized by  predatory lending and/or are facing foreclosure
Using ESOP’s “Hot Spot Card” (HSC) program that is now formally in place with more than twenty lenders/servicers, assist homeowners in completing the form and providing accurate financial information to the lender/servicer in order to reach a mortgage loan resolution
Advising and assisting homeowners with the gathering of additional information needed to obtain a loan resolution
Provide negotiating assistance to homeowners

Provide one on one and group counseling  sessions to assist homeowners in assessing their current situation and empowering them to make decisions to rectify that situation
Maintain clear records about homeowner interactions in the organization’s database
Help implement ESOP’s Financial Literacy Curriculum
All other duties as assigned by the Director, Foreclosure Prevention Advocates or Executive Director
 Minimum Qualifications:

Commitment to preserving homeownership
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and use personal judgment to prioritize tasks
Sense of humor and the desire to be creative and experiment with new ideas while working in a demanding, fun, sometimes irreverent and always high energy office environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
Previous employment with a HUD Certified Counseling Agency is a plus
 Salary & Benefits:

This is a full-time salaried position that pays $28,000-34,000 commensurate with experience
Medical or childcare reimbursement of up to $400/month upon completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period
Fun and exciting work environment that may accommodate flex time needs
Two (2) weeks paid vacation after six (6) months employment, paid Holidays  and two (2) paid weeks off at the end of December upon successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period
Opportunity for advancement within the organization

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Reports To: Director, Foreclosure Prevention Advocates

 Application Process:

 Send the following to ESOP, 3631 Perkins Ave, #4 C-S, Cleveland, OH 44114 OR fax to (216) 361-0920 OR email to esop@esop-cleveland.org (email is the preferred form of submission):

·         Cover letter (include when you are available to start)

·         Resume

·         Writing sample of 250 words or less on “what caused the mortgage crisis and my ideas to fix it”

 No phone calls, please.

 Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2008 or until all positions are filled.

Slavic Village Development Job Posting

Community Outreach Coordinator

Slavic Village Development (SVD) is a non-profit Community Development Corporation in the Broadway Slavic Village community of southeast Cleveland.  Over the past 30 years SVD has helped to bring millions of dollars of investment into the community.  SVD improves quality of life and creates an active vibrant community through quality programming; new and rehabilitated housing; retention and recruitment of quality businesses; and community building through an empowered network of block clubs, and civic and social organizations

The Community Outreach Coordinator works with community residents and city officials to resolve issues, primarily but not limited to those related to residential and commercial code enforcement, by recruiting appropriate City resources and accessing available other programming and services. Position places an emphasis on assisting residents and finding solutions.  Use of technology is a must, to accurately track issues and their resolution, provide high quality information,  and increase efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.

Major Responsibilities:

1.        Investigate residents concerns and issues, provides residents with appropriate information and methods of addressing problem.  Responds directly to resident concerns and issues which have been received by the Mayor, City Administration or Councilpeople, as well as those received through Slavic Village Development. Where appropriate, handles referrals.

2.        Following “Code Enforcement Partnership” being piloted in Ward 18., pre-screen housing and building code complaints forwarded from City, send standard letters and follow procedures outlined in Code Enforcement Partnership. Maintains system database of resident concerns, follow-up, and resolution. 

3.        Target vacant and abandoned housing, as indicated in the “Code Enforcement Partnership”

4.        Facilitates referrals for home repair, foreclosure prevention and other housing-related programs.  Tracks follow-up to ensure residents are properly informed and educated on program processes and procedures.

5.        Develop and maintain relationships with city or public officials to address housing, health and safety issues affecting community development and quality housing for residents. Work cooperatively with appropriate staff to ensure timely follow up on city services.

6.        Represents the organization and participates in meetings and special community events.

7.        Completes reporting required by various funding sources in an accurate and timely manner.

8.        Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

9.       Position requires reliable transportation and valid driver’s license. Some evening meetings,

Preferred Qualifications:

1.                    Four year college degree or equivalent

2.                    Previous non-profit experience and/or Community Development Corporation experience,

3.                    Previous property inspection experience and/or familiarity with housing and/or health codes.

This position is full time and includes a generous benefit package.  Salary is between $22,000 and $30,000 depending upon experience. Send resume and cover letter to Mary Ellen Gardner at Slavic Village Development - 5620 Broadway Ave, Cleveland 44127 or maryelleng@slavicvillage.org

Slavic Village Development Job Posting

Workforce Development Organizer

Slavic Village Development (SVD) is a non-profit Community Development Corporation in the Broadway Slavic Village community of southeast Cleveland.  Over the past 30 years, SVD has helped to bring millions of dollars of investment into the community.  SVD improves quality of life and creates an active vibrant community through quality programming; new and rehabilitated housing; retention and recruitment of quality businesses; and community building through an empowered network of block clubs, and civic and social organizations.

The Workforce Development Organizer works with local schools, businesses and work force development organizations to connect youth and young adults in the Broadway Slavic Village community to job training resources and employment. Organizer builds relationships with partner organizations, promotes work force opportunities, collaborates to develop new internship opportunities, maximizes program participation, and tracks participant data. The Organizer is supervised by the Program Director, who will provide ongoing expertise, support and guidance.

Major Responsibilities

1.  Work with other SVD staff and appropriate community stakeholders to identify and recruit residents (from 10th graders through age 22) who could benefit from available services of the Workforce Development Initiative.

2.  Work with existing partners, (Job Corps, City Year, Catapult On-Line, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Towards Employment, Hard Hatted Women, Employment Connections, Cleveland Municipal School District et al) to maintain and enhance their workforce development service delivery in the community including work fairs,  interviewing locations, and promotional events. Identify and implement strategies for collaboration.

5.  Assist and support the efforts of City Year volunteers at South High to provide effective workforce counseling to seniors. Train and serve as a primary resource for the City Year team at South on the available work force development opportunities and how to help students access the different opportunities.  Implement a tracking system at South High School to track data given to students regarding work force development opportunities, appropriate follow-up, results, and next steps.

6.  Help staff the AIM workforce training program with WIRE-Net at South High School.

7.  Work with local businesses to create new internship possibilities.

11. Assist in the development of a tracking database to monitor the intake, assessment and progress of neighborhood residents involved in the Workforce Development Initiative.  Keep an up to date list of all work force development opportunities and jobs available to community members. Maintain database and other reports as required by funding sources.

13.  Assist with grant preparation to fund internship and summer program opportunities and the SVD Workforce Development Initiative.

14.   Maintain a professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

Preferred Qualifications:             

  Four year college degree or equivalent experience.  

Previous non-profit experience and/or Community Development Corporation experience.

This position is full time and includes a generous benefit package.  Salary is between $22,000 and $30,000 depending upon experience. Send resume and cover letter to Emily Miller at Slavic Village Development - 5620 Broadway Ave, Cleveland 44127 or emilym@slavicvillage.org

Columbus

Simply Living Job Posting

Date Posted: March 20, 2008

Applications Due: April 11, 2008

Location: Columbus Ohio

Position Title: Member Services Coordinator

Supervisor: Director of Simply Living

Salary: $22,500 plus stipend of $150/mo. towards health ins. plan

Simply Living is a grassroots, Central-Ohio based organization promoting sustainability related lifestyle and

educational initiatives, including the community radio station WCRS-LP.

General Description: The Member Services Coordinator contributes to Simply Living's vision and mission with

focus on office and online coordination, membership engagement, and programmatic development.

Qualifications: The Coordinator must possess a passion for sustainability issues, leadership qualities, strong

organizing experience, and willingness to work both independently and as a team. Proficiency with Microsoft

Office and Quickbooks desired, along with a willingness to learn new software. Excellent written and oral

communication skills are also required.

Professional Responsibilities:

Office/Online/Organizational Support –To facilitate and coordinate the organizational flow of people,

information and activities.

·  Represent Simply Living in the office and online.

·  Keep accurate financial records: write checks, keep check ledger, track income, and prepare deposits.

·  Facilitate ongoing communications, including overseeing website content, preparing monthly calendar, and

staffing public events and speaking opportunities.

·  Coordinate projects with volunteers and interns, including organizational mailings, member events, and

special activities.

·  Maintain office, including organizational files, equipment, overall appearance.

·  Participate in meetings related to work areas.

·  Supervise work/study students and interns.

Membership – To strengthen our members’ involvement

·  Engage members and assist with planning and implementation of member events.

·  Work with Development Associate to facilitate the overall membership process, including welcoming new

members, maintaining the database, sending renewal notices, cards and thank-you's.

Program Initiatives - To coordinate Earth Institute courses and assist with other programmatic initiatives.

·  Work with the Earth Institute Steering Committee to promote, organize and mentor course offerings.

·  Coordinate activities connected to the courses, including tabling, publicity, outreach, special events, liaison

work with the Northwest Earth Institute, maintaining coursebook inventory, newsletter articles, tracking

courses & follow-up

  Coordinate annual summer celebration and FR event, Light Upon Light.

To apply: Submit resume with references by mail to Simply Living, 2929 N. High St. Suite A, Columbus OH

43202, to the attention of Marilyn Welker; or by email to info@simplyliving.org with the subject line “Member

Services Coordinator”.

Simply Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ohio Environmental Council
Job Posting: Membership Director
Date posted:  March 7, 2008
Applications due:  April 15, 2008
Location:  Columbus, Ohio
 
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) is seeking a Membership Director.  The OEC is one of the nation’s premier state environmental advocacy non-profit organizations.  The OEC’s mission is to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home.
 
The position: The Membership Director works with Director of Development for aggressive growth of the Ohio Environmental Council’s membership of individuals and nonprofit organizations.
§         Responsible for preparing annual membership development plan, including analysis and evaluation of past membership development efforts.  Closely work with the entire Board and staff to implement goals.  Integrate fundraising and networking opportunities presented to Board and staff through their programmatic outreach efforts.
§         Significantly grow OEC’s individual membership program.  Evaluate, perform, and improve current tactics including mailings, calling, speaking engagements, online organizing, workplace giving, and events.  Research, implement, and evaluate new tactics.  Improve print and online membership communications.  Respond to member inquiries.

§         Build OEC’s nonprofit membership program.  Evaluate the membership benefits offered to nonprofit organizations.  Develop and execute a recruitment strategy involving Board and staff.
§         Organize, assist, and attend fundraising and non-fundraising events including nature tours, house parties, and the OEC’s annual banquet.  Responsible for acquiring auction items for annual banquet.

The organization:   The Ohio Environmental Council is a statewide environmental advocacy group with a full-time staff of 15 and an annual budget of $1.3 million, with approximately one quarter coming from private donors.  The OEC is Ohio’s leading advocate for fresh air, clean water, and sustainable land use.  The OEC has a widely respected 40-year history of innovation, pragmatism, and success.  Using legislative initiatives, legal action, scientific principles, and statewide partnerships, we secure a healthier environment for Ohio’s families and communities.  Additional information about the organization and its programs can be found online at www.theoec.org.

Qualifications: The Membership Director must possess passion for environmental protection, strong leadership qualities, and demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, communications, advocacy, or sales.  Experience with nonprofit membership is highly preferred.  Bachelors degree required.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.  Director should have proficiency with technology, including use of the internet and databases, strong organizational skills, and must pay attention to detail.  Should be able to travel throughout Ohio and occasionally work evening and weekend hours.
 
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-matched retirement fund, and paid vacation, family, sick, and holiday leave. 
 

Application: Send cover letter, resume, 3 writing samples, and references to:
            Director of Development
            Ohio Environmental Council
            1207 Grandview Ave, Suite 201
            Columbus, OH 43212-3449
or email: oec@theoec.org with “Membership Director” in the subject line.

 Ohio Environmental Council
Job Posting
Senior Policy Director
Date posted:  March 12, 2008
Applications due:  April 15, 2008
Location:  Columbus, Ohio
 
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC), one of the nation’s premier state environmental advocacy non-profit organizations, is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Senior Policy Director. 
 
The position:   The Senior Policy Director’s primary responsibilities are the direct supervision of seven top-notch policy staff and the coordination of the OEC’s policy and outreach efforts on a broad range of air, land and water issues.   The Senior Policy Director reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as the staff liaison to the Board of Director’s Strategic Planning Committee.  The Senior Policy Director will provide direct supervision, monthly work plan oversight, and annual evaluations to policy staff, will develop leadership qualities in the staff, and will ensure training and mentoring opportunities for the staff.  The Senior Policy Director will develop long-term campaign strategies and build close coordination amongst programs.  The Senior Policy Director also will be responsible for managing foundation grants in collaboration with the policy staff, including identifying funding sources, creating proposals, overseeing budgets, building relationships with foundation staff, and complying with all grant reporting requirements. 

The organization:  The OEC’s mission is to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home.  The OEC is a statewide environmental advocacy group with a full-time staff of 15 and an annual budget of $1 million plus, with over three quarters of the budget coming from foundation grants and the rest from private donors.  The OEC is Ohio’s leading advocate for fresh air, clean water, and sustainable land use.  The OEC has a widely respected 40-year history of innovation, pragmatism, and success.  Using legislative initiatives, legal action, scientific principles, and statewide partnerships, we secure a healthier environment for Ohio’s families and communities.  Additional information about the organization and its programs can be found on our website, www.theoec.org.

 
Qualifications: The Senior Policy Director must possess strong leadership qualities and have experience in the direct supervision of employees.  Experience in non-profit management and environmental policy is strongly preferred.   The Senior Policy Director should have proven ability to manage and motivate a multi-person staff, create and implement long range plans, and work well with a diverse array of employees, colleagues, Board members, and outside partners.  The Senior Policy Director should have substantial experience in a demanding work environment, and good communication and team-building skills.  The Senior Policy Director must possess the willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work evening and weekend hours, strong writing and speaking skills, and proficiency in word processing and use of the Internet.  The minimum educational qualifications include graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelors Degree.  An advanced degree with specialization in environment, natural resources, nonprofit management, or public administration is preferred.  Knowledge of Ohio—environmental and economic issues, natural history, and politics—is highly desirable. 
 
Salary and benefits:  competitive and negotiable, depending upon qualifications and experience.
 
To apply, please send a letter of application, resume, and names of references to:

 
Keith Dimoff, Executive Director
Ohio Environmental Council
1207 Grandview Ave. Ste. 201
Columbus, OH 43212-3449
Or send via e-mail to: oec@theoec.org 
 The Ohio Environmental Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ohio Environmental Council Job Posting
 
Date posted:  March 12, 2008
Applications due:  April 15, 2008
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Supervisor: Administrative Manager
Salary Range: $10.00-$12.50/hour
 
General Description: The Administrative Assistant provides clerical support to program, development, and administrative staff.

Qualifications: The minimum education qualification shall include graduation from a recognized technical program with an Associate Degree or similar training and at least one year of administrative experience.  The Administrative Assistant must also have the ability to conduct his/herself in a professional manner in keeping with the image of the OEC, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and be willing to work both independently and with others as a team.  The Administrative Assistant must be experienced with the following: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher and Access), QuickBooks Pro and accrual bookkeeping/accounting preferred, and other administrative activities.  Knowledge of Ohio—environmental and economic issues, natural history, and politics—is highly desirable.

 
Professional Responsibilities:
 
1) Administration—Assist with the overall administrative needs of the organization.
           
a) Answer the phone and greet visitors.
           
b) Manage the inventory, purchasing, and pick-up of office supplies.
           
c) Assist with newsletter and other mailings and coordinate bulk mailing activities.

d) Coordinate and maintain press clipping, photo, video, newsletter, and publications morgue.

e) Assist program staff with large projects, grant proposals, and reports in regards to word processing, copying, and faxing, as directed by the Administrative Manager. 
 

2) Membership
 
a) Work with development staff regarding upkeep of membership database, to include: processing mail, entering new prospects and assisting with new membership, renewal, and appeal mailings.
 
b) Process contributions and ensure thank you letters and welcome packets are sent in a timely fashion.
           
3) Assist Executive Director and Senior Manager of Program Staff—Help to manage the flow of the Executive Director’s and Senior Manager of Program Staff’s workloads and schedules.
 
4) SOAR Energy—Provide customer service and process contracts and invoices.
 
5) Perform other tasks as directed by the Administrative Manager or Executive Director.