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IS THIS YOU?

Are you looking for a nonprofit position in fundraising/development where you can make a meaningful impact in the Tri-Cities communities.
You have a strong connection to our Center’s mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives.
You are a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge OR a Project Specialist looking to take their career to the next level OR acted in a similar role but not yet been certified.
You are experienced with strategic development, fundraising, donor engagement, capital campaign, event planning, and building connections to support nonprofit programs.
You are great at developing donor relationships and connecting them with the mission.
You enjoy leading development teams and coordinating board fundraising committees.
You want to work in a values-centric workplace with high-employee morale. The Children’s Developmental Center values Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Support, and Flexibility.

The Children’s Development Center in Richland, WA is hiring a Project Manager to coordinate and manages organization-wide projects, including fundraising events, communications and marketing campaigns, and facility/capital projects to achieve strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong connection to the Center’s mission, understand the community needs, and the ability to communicate with the public about the financial need to support the organization. The Project Manager will advocate for the Center’s values contributing positively to staff/work culture. They are a successful project manager, working independently as well as collaboratively with staff to build capacity for the Center as it grows.

FLEXIBILITY + BENEFITS

Paid Vacation: 12 days accrued annually
Paid Sick Time: 12 days annually
Holidays: 12 paid holidays
Work from home up to two (2) days/week after successful 90-day onboarding
Comprehensive medical insurance ($100/month for employee coverage)
Employer-paid employee Vision and Dental Insurance
Employer-paid employee Life and Long-Term Disability
Retirement match of 4%
$1000/annually in professional development dollars
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program

SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$80,000 w/on the job training

SALARY RANGE: $80,00-$90,000 w/PMP certification commensurate with experience.

LOCATION: 1549 Georgia Avenue SE, Richland, WA 99352

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. with occasional nights and weekends for events. This is an exempt/salaried position.

About The Children's Developmental Center

The Children’s Developmental Center is a 48 -employee, $4.2M nonprofit that has served children with special needs since 1977. We are funded through State grants (76%), fundraising (11%), and insurance billing (13%). Our mission is to empower families and improve children’s lives through early intervention services, education, and therapeutic services.

We serve approximately 1,000 families and children each year through our three programs: Applied Behavior Analysis, Pediatric Pelvic Health Program, and Birth-3 which provides early intervention services through Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and Special Instruction. Learn more at www.childrensdevelopmentalcenter.org

WHAT DOES THIS JOB ENTAIL?

Fund Development

Define scope of work and objectives of fundraising events
Develop and plan a project schedule
Track project costs
Provide team updates and monitor progress
Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating deliverables
Develop and implement marketing and public relations strategies (i.e. agency publications, annual report, newsletter, media relations, Facebook, website, etc.).

Community Engagement

Create presentations and events that relay the organization’s mission
Coordinate with Executive Director to further the Center’s mission, programs, and successes

Operations

Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system.
Provide support for software updates and maintenance
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Predict resources need to meet objectives
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Continue to obtain the knowledge required to remain current in the position
Coordinates facilities projects in collaboration with Administrative Manager
Perform other reasonable and related duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Leadership

Supervises a team of two (2) staff, manages various vendors, and project-manages internal project teams.
Serves as a member of the leadership team
Create and present projects to different stakeholders

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification; previous experience in a similar role as Project Manager. PMP certification or willingness to complete PMP within one year of employment.
High School Diploma or GED
Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in project management or non-profit leadership.
Evidence of ability to plan and execute a project from conception to realization.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with company personnel and donor community.
Excellent customer service skills, verbal and written communication skills.
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards, confidentiality, and ensuring equity and inclusion in a diverse workplace.
Ability to establish and maintain trusted professional working relationships
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a high-level of resourcefulness, including persistence and diligence in finding solutions and resolving issues.
Ability to stay organized, delegate, and meet deadlines a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, customer relationship management software, databases, and other related software.
Must have the ability to commute locally for events (up to 10% of the time.) If commuting via personal vehicle, must maintain a WA State Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
Due to our work with vulnerable populations, a background check including criminal record history, and pre-employment drug screening is required.
Due to working in a building with access to children, immunization history and a negative Tuberculin test is required. COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity and DEI Commitment

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome candidates of all identities to apply. The Children’s Developmental Center provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, gender expression or gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact nevresab@childrensdc.org.

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing required.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Submit your resume and cover letter on our website (https://www.childrensdevelopmentalcenter.org) by 5:00pm on July 31, 2024. The position is open until filled with an initial review on July 15, 2024. Our target hire date is early August 2024 (with some flexibility.)

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