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Assistant Director of Presentation Lantern Center
Presentation Lantern Center
1 Positions
ID: 42841
Posted On 01/22/2024
Refreshed On 12/31/1969
Job Overview
The Presentation Lantern Center (PLC) is a welcome center offering hospitality, educational opportunities such as free English and citizenship tutoring and advocacy to adult immigrants, especially women, who are striving to better their lives. We were founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Dubuque, Iowa and are sustained by the sisters as well as by grants, individuals and business donations. The center is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
Summary: The Assistant Director assists the Executive Director with the daily operation of the Lantern Center and long-term financial sustainability for our thriving organization. They develop and maintain outreach to recruit donors and promote advocacy and awareness in the community. Provides advocacy and referral services for our clients in conjunction with the Executive Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for all fundraising, grant writing, marketing and overseeing the day to day business operations at the Presentation Lantern Center. Must possess leadership, communication and organizational skills and a willingness to work a flexible schedule. The successful candidate will be passionate & knowledgeable about advocating for fair & just treatment of refugees and immigrants. It is imperative all employees welcome everyone to the center with a spirit of hospitality and non-judgment
Salary & Benefits: starting salary range is $45,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience, education, skills
Full Time Salaried: avg. 40 hrs./week
Center is open to the public each weekday: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 10AM-3PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1PM-7PM.
20 Days/Four Weeks Paid Vacation
5 paid holidays
10 paid sick/personal leave days per year
Flexible hours and schedule in July (as Center is typically closed to the public for a tutor/student summer break)
Retirement, health, life & other insurance offered
Relevant Professional Development & association membership is encouraged, supported and funded as able by the Lantern Center
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Lead all fundraising, marketing events and grant writing activities for the PLC
2. Research, recommend and implement a donor management software program; train staff & maintain it
3. Track donations, manage donor relationships and prepare communications to donors in collaboration with the Executive Director
4. Develop and implement an annual budget for the development area of the PLC in collaboration with the PLC Finance Committee and Executive Director
5. Participate actively on the Marketing/Development Committee
6. Lead all PLC publications and communications
7. Engage in public speaking opportunities
8. Assist executive director with maintaining and developing new partnerships in the tri-state area
Qualifications:
o Non-profit development (fundraising) experience preferred
o Bilingual in Spanish with written and verbal fluency preferred
o Bachelor's degree (preferred)
o Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
o Ability to manage work, phone calls, walk-ins & respond to clients and colleagues patiently in a fast-paced environment
o Ability to meet deadlines (e.g. for grants, newsletters)
o Appreciation for various cultures and languages
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, basic Excel, basic Outlook/email, required)
o Strong interpersonal and written communication skills including experience in public speaking or willingness to learn presentation skills
o Time management and organizational skills
Application
1. A cover letter (attach where indicated below)
2. A resume (attach where indicated below)
3. Letters of recommendation (optional; attach where indicated below)
https://forms.gle/iFzkMpvDGeFqsEJw7
Thank you for your interest! Please call our executive director, Megan Ruiz at the Lantern Center at 563-557-7134 or board president Tim Moothart, at 563-581-7690 with any questions about the position. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Primary Contact
1704480248502
Megan Ruiz
Executive Director,
Phone
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Phone
Fax
megan@thelanterncenter.org
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Job Details
Categories
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Education
Human and Social Services
Human Resources
Volunteer and Non-profit
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Flexible
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
45,000-60,000
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors
Experience
2-5 Years
Company ID
11019
Job REQ #
# Positions
1
Start Date
20240122
End Date
20240226
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