Office Director - Jersey City
Church World Service, Inc.

Overview

Reports to: Regional Director
Location/ Work Arrangement: US-NJ-Jersey City
Salary Minimum: $96,600.00/Yr.
Salary Maximum: $120,750.00/Yr.

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

The Jersey City Office Director heads the local CWS office in Jersey City, managing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Jersey City location. The Director oversees the program portfolio and program finances and budgeting; identifies funding opportunities and assists with writing proposals; fosters relationships with local congregations and community members; supervises staff; and completes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to CWS, its partners, and other funding agencies. This position is hybrid and based in Jersey City, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued operations of the Jersey City office by enriching local partnerships, and developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, and set a high standard for program compliance and excellence.
• Ensures that office spending remains within budgeted targets. Establishes reasonable budgets for each program and works with the finance team to carefully track expenses monthly.
• Oversee operational support for the office, including securing office equipment, mailing supplies, etc.
• Engage local churches, church leadership bodies and national denominations in partnership to encourage support of the Jersey City office.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff in accordance with CWS personnel policies and guidance from CWS Human Resources.
• Promote teamwork, coordinate the workload of staff, delegate responsibilities, and hold staff accountable. Communicate regularly with the Northeast Regional Director and seek additional guidance as/when needed; partner with Regional Finance Manager.
• Address emergency situations as they arise and mediate conflict as necessary.
• Prepare grant proposals, reports and budgets for new and existing programs.
• Actively pursue funding opportunities to obtain private resources for general operating support.
• Perform ongoing analysis of program needs in response to the changing needs of client population.
• Work with national CWS staff to plan program development.
• Monitor funding received from CWS and other sources to ensure responsible fiscal administration of programs.
• Oversee development of private resources to support clients.
• Prepare (or oversee preparation of) regular expense reports and reimbursement requests.
• Complete programmatic and financial reports for funding sources as required.
• Collaborate with program supervisors to develop organizational quality control mechanisms.
• Consult with the Northeast Regional Director and CWS headquarters staff to develop and implement protocols and procedures on human resources, program development, and financial matters relevant to the Jersey City sub-office.
• Participate in meetings on the national, state, and local levels, including those with stakeholders in Jersey City, including colleague agencies.
• Engage in on-site monitoring visits conducted by CWS national staff and/or federal partners.
• Represent CWS in interactions with the local community agencies.
• Provide ongoing training to staff on program developments and service requirements.
• Work various hours as necessary, including some night and weekend work.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) plus eight years' work experience with immigrants, including at least two years of program supervision experience required.

Experience:

• Experience in managing program or office budgets of more than $5 million per year required.
• Budgeting skills and knowledge of federal funding requirements required.
• Experience with refugee resettlement programs strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in staff supervision is required.
• Experience working cooperatively with a wide range of organizations is required.
• Experience with ORR programs strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in working with immigrant children and youth preferred.

Skills:

• Superior written and oral communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

Special Requirements

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Jersey City, NJ
• A high level of computer literacy is required, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) as well as internet and email applications.
• Must possess valid driver's license and insurance and be able to pass an MVR check
• Must be able to pass a stringent background check
• Night and weekend work is required

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid TimeOff (21 Paid Days Off;27 Days after 2Years)
- 14OfficialHolidays
- Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits

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