We are currently seeking an immediate temporary-to-hire Program Associate for one of our nonprofit clients. A career interest in public health/community health is preferred.

The Associate will provide critical support for individuals who are applying for the nonprofit's financial assistance programs. This position requires a very high attention to detail.

Job duties will include:

• Processes financial assistance program applications in Grants Management System
• Providing customer service support through phone and email
• Researching issues and inquiries and providing strong follow up
• Providing support to department projects, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher. Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least one year of relevant exprience
• Strong data entry skills
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office.

The position will be regular business hours Monday-Friday. The office is accessible to red line Metro and also offers parking.

Our client, a beloved local Washington DC business/bookstore, is seeking a Human Resource professional. The HR Manager will help further build exceptional teams and commitment to the values of independence, inclusion, and diversity. 

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position. The HR Manager will lead and direct all the HR functions across the bookstore including talent recruitment, benefits management, performance management, and training. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Managing the talent acquisition process which will include working with senior management team to determine hiring needs, recruitment, scheduling and participating in interviews, hiring and onboarding of qualified candidates, 

• Managing the performance evaluation process company-wide 

• Overseeing employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations 

• Assisting the COO with developing and implementing training and career development initiatives 

• Providing expertise and guidance interpreting HR policies and procedures 

• Building an inclusive and collaborative culture across organization that brings, retains, and motivates diverse staff. Spearheading diversity and inclusion efforts 

• Serving as an independent channel for employee concerns 

• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to ensure compliance 

• Manage benefits selections in collaboration with Finance & Accounting 

• Special projects and other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. A minimum of three years of experience in human resource management is required. Experience in retail and bookseller industry is preferred.

The Choice Inc is managing a DIRECT HIRE search for our association client. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong customer service skills, a global perspective, and an interest in nonprofits/associations. This organization focuses on women's health care.

The Certification Coordinator will provide excellent and thorough customer service to candidates and certificants on the credential management system, which includes the online application system, as well as coordinates database integrity measures in coordination with the team. This individual will also assist with reporting as needed.

Job Duties:

·        Provide professional, helpful and knowledgeable, expert and courteous customer service and assistance to candidates regarding the credentialing management system including the online application system.

·        Communicate with candidates, as necessary, about scheduling and other related questions.

·        Communicate certification requirements, as needed, accurately and in a timely manner in response to phone and email inquiries.

·        Conduct candidate application audits in accordance with procedures.

·        Management of the primary email inbox, assisting candidates with general questions and forwarding to team members as necessary.

·        Update applicant, candidate and certificant names in database as requested after receiving proper government issued ID documentation.

·        Assist with accuracy of contact information within the database for email and mailing addresses.

·        Reproduce certificates and ID cards for certificants.

·        Assists with certification and examination reporting needs.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·        College degree or 2-3 years nonprofit or equivalent experience.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

·        General database experience.

·        Solid email management and internet search skills.

·        Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·        Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and projects effectively, adapt to change, prioritize and work with minimal supervision in order to complete projects and meet deadlines.

·        Bilingual a plus.

The position will start remotely due to COVID-19 precaution however an eventual return to the Fairfax office, in some capacity, should be expected.

Our client, an International Women's organization has an IMMEDIATE NEED for 3 to 4 month temporary (possibly longer) Content Strategist focused on content to keep the organization on-brand in messaging and across all external facing channels, particularly social media, and website.

Remote to start, but organization is eyeing a phased return to their DC office in the FALL 2021.

This Content Strategist supports the Director of Communications on developing a content strategy that is aligned with the organization’s strategic and operational plans and also manages the organization’s social media operations and digital content on a day-to-day basis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage organizational social media accounts, strategy, and content
• Project manage mid-sized engagement campaigns
• Monitor and report on social media trends and campaign performance
• Manage and engage with online supporters on social media
• Assist the Marketing team with SEO and paid social media content and strategy 
• Review external/internal content as needed to ensure consistency across all offices in adherence to brand guidelines 
• Assist the Director in executing a comprehensive content and brand strategy.
• Serve as a point person for country program communications focal points.
• Help manage assets and content by building systems for tracking assets and making sure they are in usable form (i.e. quality, consent, and language)
• Collect content on the ground in country offices as needed
• Provide social media support for all live events
• Serve as active attendee at events in our sector

Skills & Qualifications:

Required

• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience__(flexible on this)__
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field
• Persuasive and effective writing skills with a journalistic approach to impact storytelling
• Strong research, analysis, and copy-editing skills
• Understanding of social media tools
• Understanding of basic media outreach strategies
• Ability to analyze research and data and to think critically (including mapping of influencers and analyzing metrics)
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to balance tasks in a fast-paced environment

Desired/Preferred

• Journalistic background and/or sector experience
• Experience working on women’s issues, as they are tied to war, economic development, health, and human rights
• Experience working in the international development sector

We are currently seeking a temporary-to-hire Donor Database Coordinator for our client, a public health non-profit in Rockville, MD. 

The Coordinator supports the organization’s essential gift record activities. They will also process fulfillment orders, acknowledge gifts, and conduct research.

Job duties will include:

·       Processing gifts in Raiser’s Edge

·       Processing daily imports from lockbox vendor and third-party peer-to-peer fundraising platform via the Omatic import tool in Raiser’s Edge

·       Data hygiene

·       Producing gift receipts

·       Proactively responding to and resolving issues with constituent requests submitted by mail, phone, email, or other communications within organizationally established time frames

·       Providing ongoing support of the monthly reconciliation process by ensuring all data is up to date and providing reports in adherence with departmental deadlines

·       Recommending adjustments and process improvements based on daily interactions

Requirements:

·       Associate’s degree or higher

·       1 – 2 years of relevant experience

·       Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT is preferred or a similar database is required

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Strong Microsoft Office skills

·       Self-Starter and reliability is imperative in this remote environment

·       Candidates must have their own computer equipment to be used for the remote period

The work hours are Monday – Thursday – 8:30 am to 5 pm, with ½ hour paid lunch and Friday – 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, with ½ hour paid lunch. When the office returns to “in the office” work, Friday hours will be 9 am to 3 pm, with ½ hour paid lunch.

The office is accessible to red line Metro and also offers parking. All work is currently being conducted virtually due to COVID-19. This individual will be expected to work on-site in the office in September 2021.

Our client, a policy nonprofit, is seeking an Operations Associate. The Associate will join the Operations team with a focus on delivering high-quality meetings and events. Ideal candidates will be self-starters who can reliably and competently manage a project from beginning to end, whether that project is a small fundraising event or a seasonal internship program. This temporary position will report to the organizations COO and will have the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Organize virtual and in-person events, including webinars, cocktail parties with donors, Leadership Council Meetings, and more. Tasks will include project management, logistics, invitation management, and coordination across development, programs, and communications teams.
• Operations support, including human resources tasks such as benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and intern recruitment; support for accounting and administration processes; discrete projects to research and secure new vendors to support effective operations; and partnering with the COO to introduce and train staff on new technologies.
• Interim support for the Development Team as needed, which could include some research, list management, and donor relations.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience.
• Outstanding organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Event management experience, including facility with Zoom events, Eventbrite, or comparable systems.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office. Comfortable learning new software and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client, a national nonprofit organization that supports the disability community, is seeking a new Data Support Manager to assist approximately 130 federally funded, university-based disability training and research centers with their data collection, organization, analysis, and federal reporting requirements. This is a Direct Hire opportunity, starting in August.

The organization is 100% remote right now, but their office is in Silver Spring, Maryland, close  Candidates must be available to work locally in the office somedays.

 The Data Support Manager will:

·       assist in the oversight of a  proprietary online database as well as provide leadership to our staff and network on the effective use of existing and new data to highlight the work and impact of individual centers and programs.

·       provide support and training regarding the daily use of data systems, implement periodic database updates, mine data and develop public reports and documentation.

·       report jointly to three stakeholders within the organization and work collaboratively across teams within our central office, national network, and federal funders.

This will be a unique opportunity to exercise your expertise, creativity, and initiative in a fast-paced yet relaxed office atmosphere with a team of dedicated, passionate colleagues, all while helping to improve the well-being of all people with developmental and other disabilities!

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4 years of work experience
• Experience with database management as well as data collection, analysis, and reporting, including working with large data sets.
• A demonstrated understanding of database relational models, SQL statements and the ability to use SQL to create report queries.

Location information:

The office is 100% remote through the Summer of 2021, but is working toward a phased return in the Fall. The office is located in the heart of Silver Spring, MD, close to the metro and parking.

Salary is $55-65k BOE + excellent benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is with one of our nonprofit clients focused on assisting students obtain internships/work experience in the retail industry. They are seeking a temporary foundations scholarship coordinator.

Schedule:  4 days a week in July and August (most likely increasing to 5 from September – January 2022).

Tasks:

• Tracks contract and agreement deliverables for sponsorships and serves as main point of contact for sponsors once sponsorship is confirmed.

• Manages registration systems for virtual programming, including meeting set up, tracking sign ups and analyzing registration data

• Manages Student Program registration process and provides additional event planning support as it relates to logistics and execution of the Student Program

• Track program requirements on a monthly basis and support other scholarship-related projects (Downloading and reviewing applications, sending out email notifications, tracking student registrations, etc.)

• Supports programs team with ongoing CRM project

• Supports programs and content teams with website maintenance and updates

Key qualifications:

• Strong internal and external communication skills and ability to interact with different stakeholders

• Excellent written skills with strong attention to detail and proofreading ability

• Familiarity with database management systems

• Familiarity with scholarship programs 

• Experience with basic website editing

• Experience with event planning

Our client, a fundraising consulting agency in DC has an immediate opening for a Technology Support Specialist. We are seeking someone with administrative and technical experience to fill this brand-new role. This will be an exceptional opportunity for you to help remarkable, progressive, organizations meet their goals and collaborate with an award-winning, expert team of dedicated, fun, and passionate fundraising professionals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure the continuity of resources including technology, telecommunication, and office equipment.
• Provide trouble-shooting support and serve as Avalon’s “superuser” for Teams, Zoom, MS Office, Monday.com, Azure, Nextcloud and other office software.
• Provide administrative support to our executive team including drafting and proofreading correspondence and confidential documents, meeting coordination and scheduling, in addition to providing support to Human Resources and other departments as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of administrative support
• Experience with helpdesk or being the technology/operations support for an organization
• Customer service experience
• Experience being the liaison with an IT consultant

This position will start remote, but we are looking for candidates who are local to the DC area for when they return in the Fall. The office is conveniently located close to the White House, McPherson Square and Metro Center.

This is a collaborative team environment that encourages professional development while recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

Besides being a great place to work, this client is pleased to offer a rich, comprehensive benefit plan, including employer-paid health and dental insurance, generous paid leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, a safe harbor 401(k) plan. They are equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. They strive strive to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Choice Inc is facilitating a **Direct Hire**search for our client, a small trade association in the environment and agricultural space. Previous experience in these fields is not required.

We are looking for a professional that is experienced in association operations. Experience with a smaller sized office would also be a plus.

Key support areas will include:

·        HR/Interviewing

·        Board+stakeholder management

·        Technology

·        Show Planning

·        Program support

·        General operations and administration

Qualifications:

·        Completed Bachelor's degree preferred.

·        At least 4-5 years of professional experience. Must have previous experience in administrative/programmatic/operational support in an association setting

·        Ability to work with stakeholders/partners

·        Strong writing and communication skills

This is an immediate opportunity. The current work set up is hybrid- some remote and some in person. This will not be a fully remote position.

The office space is a nice working environment. There is plenty of parking and a shuttle to/from the Metro.