Current Job Openings

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant
Salary Range: $50,102-69,141
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or at least 20 semester hours of accounting courses that must include Intermediate Accounting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in non-profit accounting highly desirable. Must be proficient in using Excel or Lotus 123 software. Must have experience using an integrated accounting system software.
JOB SUMMARY: Assist with closings of monthly and annual accounting periods. Prepare allocation journal, adjusting journal entries prior to closing of accounting period. Reconcile G/L prepaid control accounts at the end of each accounting period to subsidiary schedules. Maintain Depreciation Schedule and make all necessary entries to the General Ledger to record monthly transfer of asset to LB&E Fund and related depreciation expenses. Coordinate with A/P and Billing desks for the reconciliation of G/L control accounts to subsidiary ledgers. Perform periodic audit of deposits to agree with actual amounts deposited with amounts as shown in cash receipt book. Coordinate with the Cash Receipt clerk to update the cash balance report on a daily basis. Prepare monthly benefit reports and reconcile these reports to actual and to G/L control accounts.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

Job Title: Senior Accounting Manager
Salary Range: $59,102-82,277
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting. Five years related experience and/or training with at least 1-2 years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for day to day operations of accounts payable, payroll and cash receipts functions. Has overall responsibility for the maintenance of all agency’s books and records and for timeliness and accuracy of monthly close.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Salary Range: $29,731 – 41,029
Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited educational institution or technical school and five years of Accounts Payable or related experience required.
JOB SUMMARY: This position administers the full Accounts Payable cycle to ensure that all invoices are properly supported and payments to vendors are timely met and in accordance with the agency’s Accounting Policies and Procedures.
Closing Date: 3/23/12

Job Title: Accounting Support Specialist
Salary Range: $35,380-48,825
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution preferred. Two or more years of administrative experience in support of department head or higher level management staff. Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products.
JOB SUMMARY: Provide clerical and support services for the Accounting department, including but not limited to timely management of outgoing and incoming mail; creating and maintaining files as assigned; maintaining accurate logs and documentation of required activities of the Accounting department.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

Job Title: Billing Clerk
Salary Range: $24,964-34,478
Qualifications: Associates Degree from an accredited educational institution in accounting or related subjects preferred. Two or more years of accounting and/or billing experience. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products.
JOB SUMMARY: Prepares computer files or gathers records such as attendance reports, monthly general ledgers and unpaid invoices to compile data needed to process bills. Enters data into established databases or spreadsheets to compute amounts due. Prepares suppol1ing documents and other financial reports required by funding sources. Maintains up-to-date receivable schedules by program; reconciles differences between billing and payment amounts and re-bills or corrects billings as needed.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

Job Title: Treasury (Cash) Manager
Salary Range: $59,621-82,277
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting or related areas from an accredited educational institution required. Master’s degree preferred. Five or more years of related experience required.
JOB SUMMARY: The treasury manager is responsible for analyzing Agency’s finances and managing the Agency’s cash fund. The treasury manager is essential in creating strategies for cost reduction. The treasury manager oversees the organization's cash management. Ideal candidate is an expert at being able to understand how the long-term financial choices of the Agency can affect the bottom line.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

Job Title: Treasury Specialist
Salary Range: $29,731-41,029
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related areas from an accredited educational institution required. Two or more years of related experience required.
JOB SUMMARY: The Treasury specialist manages daily cash levels for all departments across the Agency, and ensures that such levels are appropriate, based on operating needs in those business units. The treasury specialist also evaluates work flows and internal procedures within a segment and recommends improvement initiatives to the Controller. The treasury specialist ensures that the Agency properly accounts for and records cash transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

DIVISION: Support Services
Department: Marketing & Communications

Job Title: Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Salary Range: $78,048 - $90,422
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field with 7 to 10 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communications, writing and editing skills, excellent project management skills, proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications. Ideal candidate has the ability to interact proactively with the executive team regarding marketing and communications programs.
JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Director of Marketing & Communications and external consultants to develop the Agency’s strategic marketing and communication strategy. The Senior Director of Marketing & Communications will develop, integrate and implement a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership. Builds and maintains strong relationships with the media and with all Agency departments.The Senior Director is responsible for Neighborhood Centers’ varied and integrated communications products and services including: newsletters and other publications; web, E-News and other online communications; media and public relations; and marketing. Manages production of all printed materials,advertising and public service announcements. Assesses internal and external communication needs and makes recommendations for effective communication strategies. Manages day-to-day operations of marketing and communications department, including oversight of media relations and online communication activities. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer.
Closing Date: 3/3/12

Job Title: Public Relations Manager
Salary Range: $50,101-69,140
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Marketing or Communications or related field and three – five years of public relations and communications experience. Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write reports and business correspondence. Must be computer proficient in Microsoft applications as well as creative computer software applications. Working knowledge of public relations and marketing practices. Excellent project management skills, formal project management training preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all media relations and press activities for the Agency – local and nationally. Work with program areas and Marketing & Communication teams to develop effective messages for reaching target audiences. Assign and manage media relations activities conducted by Agency’s external consultants. Draft and prepare for the publication of press releases, news and articles about program events and successes. Seek open events for speeches and promotional opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with news media in the Greater Houston area. Maintain a strong database/distribution list of media contacts for the agency. Develop and maintain a portfolio of Agency success stories. Secure all required internal and external approvals for media and communication materials. Track all media coverage for Agency.Respond to media inquiries, prepare talking points, identify client or Agency spokesperson and speak on behalf of the Agency when appropriate. . This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer and the Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications.
Closing Date: 3/3/12

Job Title: Graphic Designer
Salary Range: $35,380-48,824
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications design, or related field from a four-year college or university and two to four years’ experience in graphic design with a non-profit organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (CS4 or later),specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop & PowerPoint 2010. Experience with designing across PC and MAC platforms. Excellent understanding of composition, color, imagery, typography required. Ideal candidate works well with cross-function, interdepartmental teams. Experience working with CSS and online rich media a plus, but not required. Interest in photography a plus.
JOB SUMMARY:Create, develop and manage content for graphic design of products that promote programs and fundraising activities; assist marketing team with materials that effectively represent the Agency to clients and other stakeholders, work closely with program, marketing and fund development departments on all events and projects as they pertain to marketing goals, manage day-to-day relationship with outside vendors; maintenance of the graphic standards manual.
Closing Date: 3/3/12

DIVISION: Support Services
Department: Facilities

Job Title: Facilities Driver
Salary Range: $12 – 13/hr

Job Title: Mail Room Associate
Salary Range: $12-13/hour
Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. One or more years of related mail room experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Computer literate and proficient in Windows Office products, Excel, MS Word.
JOB SUMMARY: Employee performs complex mail room work distributing mail, bulletins, publications and printed material. Sorts, posts and re-directs mail for internal and external deliveries. Operates postage meters and scales. Records and files information. Disseminates information regarding postal procedures and regulations. Prepares packages and mail, including bulk mailings, for delivery and distribution. Operates a shredding machine. Occasionally substitutes for a mail carrier. Other duties as assigned by Facilities Director and/or designee.
Closing Date: 3/14/12

DIVISION: CHOICES IN EDUCATION
Department: Charter Schools

Job Title: Charter Teacher Assistant (10 months)
Position Location: Baker-Ripley & Ripley House
Salary Range: $22,554 - $24,013
Qualifications: High School Diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of coursework from an accredited college or university. Preference given to education students pursuing studies in elementary or early childhood education or related field. Current Child Development Associate credential (CDA) in preschool setting with 1-2 years experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Assists in providing a stimulating and motivating classroom environment in which to provide a high quality, comprehensive, rigorous educational program for each assigned student.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

DIVISION: CHOICES IN EDUCATION
Department: Head Start & Early Head Start

Job Title: Substitute Teacher (Early Head Start)
Salary Range: $20,925 – 27,399
Qualifications: Current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in Preschool setting required.Associate’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred. Two to three years experience in a preschool setting preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides a high quality,comprehensive, culturally-sensitive educational program to Head Start children and their families in the absence of the assigned teacher or teaching assistant.
Closing Date: 3/28/12

Job Title: Substitute Teacher (10 months)
Position Location: Head Start
Salary Range: $17,496 –$23,620
Qualifications: Current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in Preschool setting required.Associate’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred. Two to three years experience in a preschool setting preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides a high quality, comprehensive, culturally-sensitive educational program to Head Start children and their families in the absence of the assigned teacher or teaching assistant.
Posting is ongoing

Job Title: EHS Teacher (11.5 months)
Salary Range: $27,663 – $37,345
Qualifications: Associates degree from an accredited educational institution in Early Childhood Education is strongly preferred. Current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in an infant/toddler setting required. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a preschool setting with infants
JOB SUMMARY: To create a stimulating and motivating classroom environment in which to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, rigorous educational program for each assigned student.
Posting is ongoing

Job Title: Teacher Assistant (10 months)
Salary Range: $15,083 - $20,362
Qualifications: High School Diploma required. Current Child Development Associate credential (CDA) in preschool setting with 1-2 years experience preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Assists in providing a high quality, comprehensive, culturally-sensitive educational program to Head Start children and their families.
Posting is ongoing

Job Title: Head Start Teacher (10 months)
With BA: Salary Range: $32,504 - $43,880
With Texas Certification: Salary Range: $44,119 - $53,469
Qualifications: Associates, Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited educational institution in Early Childhood Education or related field required; (or) Associates, Bachelor’s or Masters with 18 hours of coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: To create a stimulating and motivating classroom environment in which to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, rigorous educational program for each assigned student.
Posting is ongoing

DIVISION: COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES
Department: Community Centers

Job Title: Community Developer (Internal Applicants Only)
Salary Range: $45,448-65,900
Position Location: Baker-Ripley
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution along with 3-5 years related experience. Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Operates as part of the Community Development Management Team to link the community’s assets and resources, responsible for managing a center effectively and efficiently, collect and compile data required for compliance management, ability to express and deliver information to community leaders and members, promote all programs at the site, additional duties as required by program and/or management.
(Internal Applicants Only)
Closing Date: 3/19/12

Job Title: Family Wellness Specialist (11 months)
Salary Range: $38,374-46,305
Qualifications: LVN with experience in pediatrics care, including immunizations, care plans and case management,data entry experience and good communication skills; Background in pediatric nutrition, dietetics, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Bilingual preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring overall health and nutrition needs of the families are met in accordance with the Head Start regulations. The primary duty of this position is to implement wellness programs and link program participants to services via internal and external collaborative efforts. Local travel is required.
(Internal Applicants Only)
Closing Date: 3/15/12

Job Title: Home Visitor
Salary Range: $31,285-37,404
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s degree in Child Development, Education, Social Science or related field. Child Development Associate (Infant/Toddler or Home Visitor) required. Minimum of two years experience working with children and families in a human setting.
JOB SUMMARY: Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate home-based program from pregnant women and children ages birth to five and their families. Provide families with developmentally appropriate activities and information designed to enhance the child’s intellectual, social-emotional, motor and language abilities.
(Internal Applicants Only)
Closing Date: 3/28/12

DIVISION: COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES
Department: Neighborhood Tax Centers

Job Title: Bilingual Front Desk Manager**Seasonal Position**
Multiple Openings – Full-Time and Part-Time Positions are Available
Salary Range: $10 - 12 per hour
Qualifications: Fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Very strong organizational and customer service skills.Ability to master new concepts quickly including tax law. Works well with diverse populations of clients and volunteers. Works well in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Displays a supportive and professional disposition.
JOB SUMMARY: The ideal candidate is passionate about serving others; maintains a professional,positive demeanor at all times; excels in organizational skills; masters new concepts quickly including tax law;works well in a hectic, fast-paced environment with diverse populations; and “never meets a stranger.” The Bilingual Front Desk Manager is responsible for maintaining a welcoming, organized, professional environment in the tax center. Excellent customer service and the ability to maintain a calming, positive attitude in a chaotic environment are key components to the position. This position will also be trained on how to prepare tax returns and requires a willingness to prepare taxes. We offer the flexibility of working part-time or full-time and have options to work daytime, evening or weekend hours.
Closing Date: 3/26/12

DIVISION: COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES
Department: Community Centers and Healthy Start

Job Title: Assistant Children’s Activity Leader
Salary Range: $10 per hour
Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience working in a childcare setting.
JOB SUMMARY: Assists in planning and implementing learning and developmental programs for children while their parents attend The Bridge/El Puente activities on site. Assist in arranging the room,serving snacks and meals, and setting up activities. Participate in professional development activities.Maintain a healthy, safe, neat and clean environment for the children.
Closing Date: 3/23/12

Job Title: Enrichment Instructor (Part-Time)
Salary Range: $20 per hour
Qualifications: Two years previous Enrichment education or continuing education experience. Instructors must provide a written curriculum of class.
JOB SUMMARY: To teach enrichment courses that include exercise and fitness such as dance, yoga, karate, aerobics, etc; leisure learning such as gardening, sewing, art, cake decorating, crafts, etc; and youth courses such as theater, hip-hop, graphic design, etc. Courses run four to eight weeks and meet one to three times a week. Classes may be taught in English or Spanish.
Please indicate the class you would prefer to teach.
Posting is ongoing

Job Title: Karate Instructor (Subcontractor)
Salary Range: $20 per hour
Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years experience teaching Shotokan-Ryu Karate-Do (or similar style). 1st Degree Dan. Knowledge of both traditional and competitive karate preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: