Employment Opportunities at CNT, CNT Energy and I-GO Car Sharing
CNT: Development and Communications Associate, posted 8/18
CNT: Staff Accountant, posted 7/16
I-GO: Chief Operating Officer
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CNT welcomes inquiries concerning unpaid internships. Contact: Stephen Perkins at steve@cnt.org
CNT: Development and Communications Associate
Position Description
The purpose of this position is to: 1) provide administrative and programmatic support for Development and Communications; 2) manage donor database; 3) coordinates general gifts fundraising from individuals and family foundations; and 4) monitor all media coverage and provide monthly reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
Development
Holds primary responsibility for the coordination of fundraising from individuals and family foundations up to the $999 level. Also assists with major gifts and grants, as necessary.
- Develop annual general gifts operating plan and track progress of general gifts efforts against goals.
- Manage $240 giving society, including solicitation, benefits fulfillment and donor service.
- Manage database of current and prospective funders, including gifts and solicitations.
- Maintain development files and records, agency mailing list and donor database.
- Create database queries and computer reports, both according to predetermined schedules, as well as on an “as needed” basis.
- Process incoming donations & send out timely donor acknowledgment letters.
- Organize and generate other correspondence with donors, such as new donor welcome letters, lapsed donor appeals, holiday card/calendar mailings, annual reports, etc.
- Implement annual direct mail, renewal, lapsed donor, and online giving campaigns.
- Coordinate special events for general gifts donors/prospects.
- Assist with major gifts and grants efforts as needed.
- Prepare and send out agendas for Development Committee meetings.
- Process income and generate weekly financial reports.
Communications
- Update and manage a database of media outlets and reporters.
- Track and archive media coverage and prepare monthly reports and Board press packets. Update website’s press room and CNT media board on a monthly basis.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of publicity materials, including press kits, fact sheets, media invitations and notices, reports and other materials. Manage CNT’s library of publications.
Office Management
- Maintain office supplies and equipment inventory. Purchase stamps and program supplies, letterhead, directories; order subscriptions, etc.
Other
- Assist with special projects as need dictates, such as job searches, donor tours and special office-wide projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years relevant fundraising, marketing/public relations, or other experience working with non-profit organizations. Annual giving and/or membership experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in database use required.
- Computer skills must be excellent. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and email programs required. Knowledge of desktop publishing software a plus.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. Strong oral communication skills.
- Strong background in maintaining records and filing systems, both hard copy and electronic.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Well-organized and comfortable with deadlines, details, and shifting priorities.
- Dependability in meeting regular working hours. Ability to work a morning, evening or week-end on occasion for donor activities.
- A desire to work collaboratively. Willingness and ability to be persistent, to work under deadlines and maintain a cooperative spirit in a pressured work environment.
- Willingness to become informed about CNT programs.
- Knowledge and experience in community development, urban planning, housing, energy or environmental studies and marketing a plus.
- Integrity and a sense of humor.
To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume by September 10, 2010 to:
Human Resources/Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Fax to 773-278-3840 or email to bridget@cnt.org
Please write Development and Communications Associate in the subject line or on the envelope.
No phone calls please.
CNT: Staff Accountant
Position Description
The Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for the month-end close process, reconciliation of general ledgers for three separate legal entities, maintenance of Revenue and AR systems, maintaining support schedules for specific accounts, managing the annual audit process, and other duties as assigned.
The Staff Accountant reports to the Chief Financial Officer and supports the accounting department in providing financial reports to managers, board, and other staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ownership of general ledger for the three separate CNT reporting entities
- Month-end close and associated financial statement preparation
- Preparation of detailed balance sheet account reconciliations
- Preparation of detailed accounting support for annual audit, including: AR confirmations, Revenue reconciliation, Detailed trial balance analysis, Budget and prior year variance analysis, and Payroll reconciliations
- Adjusting journal entries to reconcile general ledgers
- Maintain contracts and grants schedules
- Maintain offline Revenue and A/R system for contracts and grants
- Preparation of financial reports for grant reporting
- 401k remittance, ACH draws for federal grants, city & state sales tax remittance
- Backup for Accounting Assistant
- Respond to any IRS related issues, participate in grantor audits
Qualifications
- The Staff Accountant will demonstrate and possess many of the following qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge of general ledger and financial statements
- Experience in revenue and accounts receivable functions
- Government contract experience
- Knowledge of MIP Fund Accounting system
- Non Profit, cost allocations, and A-133 experience
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to create systems that improve efficiency and internal controls
Personal Characteristics
This position requires a person of intelligence and integrity who is highly motivated and team-oriented; enjoys analytical work and processes involving many people and issues; has demonstrated a commitment to CNT’s goals and mission; can work under deadlines and maintain a cooperative spirit in a demanding work environment; and has a sense of humor.
To Apply
Please submit resume, cover letter, and salary history by July 31, 2010 to Human Resources, Center for Neighborhood Technology, 2125 West North Ave. Chicago IL 60647. Electronic submissions to bridget@cnt.org. Please write Staff Accountant in the subject line or on the envelope. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
I-GO Car Sharing: Chief Operating Officer
Organization Description:
I-GO Car Sharing is a seven year-old non-profit business that provides hourly access to self-service vehicles throughout the Chicago area. I-GO has nearly 15,000 members and over 200 vehicles. I-GO’s mission is to provide an economical and environmentally sound alternative to private vehicle ownership. More than half of all I-GO members either sell a vehicle or postpone a decision to buy one once they become an I-GO member.
I-GO is a technology-intensive operation. It operates a call center, manages an extensive vehicle fleet and maintains sophisticated billing and vehicle access technology. I-GO works closely with a wide variety of business, government, and community partners and vendors. In addition, I-GO is working on a number of new innovations, including electric vehicles.
I-GO Car Sharing is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), a 31-year old non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development and perpetuation of vibrant urban communities that are both environmentally and economically sustainable, both in the Chicago region and throughout the United States.
Position:
The Chief Operating Officer will work with the Chief Executive Officer to effectively manage the growth and operations of I-GO Car Sharing. The COO oversees fiscal and project management functions. The role of the COO is to assist the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management in improving the bottom line and the customer experience by developing more efficient systems and procedures in member services, marketing, and fleet management. The COO will also assist the Chief Executive Officer with on-going business planning, fundraising, contract management, and staff development.
Accountability:
The Chief Operating Officer will report to the Chief Executive Officer of I-GO.
Responsibilities:
- Work with CEO to develop and execute best practices
- Oversee operations, sales, technology, and customer service
- Forecast revenue and expense streams, and manage budget, including expenditure review and related administrative oversight
- Oversee risk management- legal and financial including procurement policy
- Maintain brand image
- Negotiate with key vendors and develop new vendor sources
- Identify and address key strategic barriers and opportunities critical to the success of operations
- Assist project managers in developing work plans, reviewing performance and meeting targets
- Assist the Chief Executive Officer in staffing the I-GO Car Sharing Board
- Work with Chief Executive Officer on fundraising
- Contribute to other I-GO efforts as required
Qualifications/Skills:
The successful candidate must have the following experience, skills, and education:
- 8+ years of demonstrated experience in the areas of sales, operations, management, customer service and finance
- Prior P & L responsibility
- Ability to identify, prioritize and focus on critical tasks
- Advanced degree in business and/or technology preferred
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to build team spirit
- Experience working with government, businesses, and non-profits
- Excellent knowledge of Chicago neighborhoods and transportation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be flexible, able to manage change and respond quickly to new developments
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Human Resources/Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Fax to 773-278-3840 or email to bridget@cnt.org
No phone calls please
Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
