Careers at CitySquare
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Interested in working at CitySquare? See the list of current job openings below and send your resume to careers@citysquare.org to apply for the positions in which you are interested.
CitySquare is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity. These objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. CitySquare shall continue to recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, except where age or sex are bona fide occupational qualifications, or where disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification.
Current Openings:
Position: Staff Attorney
Number of Openings: 2
Department: LAW
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Business hours, flexible hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Attorney for the Legal Action Works (LAW) department is responsible for providing quality and competent advice and/or legal representation to assigned clients in accordance with LAW’s policies and procedures and attorneys’ responsibilities under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Lawyers Creed and the American Bar Associations Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services to the Poor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: JD from an accredited Law School. Bar passage prior to hire date.
Experience: One (1) year experience as an Attorney practicing family law preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice in Texas.
Additional Requirements: Ability to work flexible hours as requested. Ability to travel as requested. Must have valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle liability insurance and reliable transportation.
Position: Manager of Events and Volunteers
Number of Openings: 1
Department: Development
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Business hours, flexible hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Events and Volunteers is part of a 7-person development team. The Manager of Events and Volunteers is specifically responsible for managing all special events hosted by the organization, including but not limited to Prayer Breakfast, A Night to Remember, and Third Party Events. Responsible for the timeline and content of the events, for managing the sponsorship solicitation process, and for event follow-up. The Manager of Events and Volunteers is also responsible for managing the relationship with vendors as it pertains to the event. The Manager of Events and Volunteers will assist the Manager of Communications and Development Director as appropriate, specifically during the off-season. He/She will also take the lead on any new events as determined by the Board of Directors, Development department, or Executive management. The Manager of Events and Volunteers recruits, assists in training, and manages volunteers for various service projects that address specific program and community needs. This includes scheduling and executing orientations, researching resources, providing supervision, processing and interviewing, data entry and data analysis for reports. The position is expected to adhere to the CitySquare confidentiality agreement and employee code of conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Two (2) years of college required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, public relations or related field required.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in fundraising and/or development.
Licensure/Certification: (CSEP)Certified Special Events Planner or (CVA) Certified Volunteer Administrator helpful but not required. Applicant should, however, show a willingness to acquire such professional designations in the future.
Additional Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish helpful. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some evenings and weekends for events and volunteer related activities. Talented at communicating in writing, in person and over the telephone. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Knowledge of fundraising CRM software.
Position: Grants Coordinator
Number of Openings: 1
Department: Development
Status: Part-Time
Schedule: Business hours, flexible hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Grants Coordinator is responsible for developing and submitting grant proposals to help fund the programs and operations of the organization. Primary focus is on private and corporate foundations,, public charities and United Way. This person will remain in close contact with grantors to ensure the timely and successful submission of grants and reports and to develop strong relationships with grantors that will help CitySquare secure additional funds in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
Experience: 2-3 years of successful grant writing experience (grants approved for funding), preferably with a nonprofit organization. Knowledge of United Way grant process is a plus.
Additional Requirements: Exceptional writing and editing, organization, and detail & deadline conscious, Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, as well as database software. Ability to work flexible hours as requested.
Position: Community Health Navigator
Department: Project Access
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Business hours, flexible hours as needed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Health Navigator - Standard (CHN-S) is responsible for working with and managing patients enrolled in the Project Access Dallas (PAD) program, a network of volunteer physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and ancillary providers, with the goal of providing healthcare services to the uninsured working poor in Dallas County. The CHN-S will specifically provide support to the Community Care Coordination (CCC) program within Project Access. The goal of this program is to help patients achieve independence in managing their own healthcare needs. He/she will conduct interviews and basic clinical evaluations of each patient to determine their clinical and social needs. He/she will teach patients how to properly manage their chronic illnesses and resolve acute medical conditions through health education and patient empowerment. The CHN-S will link patients to appropriate PAD services, provide them with health education and teach them how to find and utilize other medical and community resources. He/she will conduct follow up with providers and patients to ensure resources are utilized effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Completion of a qualified Medical Assistant program required OR Texas Community Health Worker Certification (preferred).
Experience: One (1) year of experience in a similar role within a clinical setting required.
Additional Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Must have basic computer skills. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work occasional flexible hours as requested. Must be able to travel to/from office location to conduct patient home visits.
Current internships/unpaid positions:
The following interns are especially needed:
- Fundraising/Development Assistants (including grant writing and special events)
- Legal Assistants
- Case Management / Intake at Food Pantry
- Youth Mentors
- Services managers for youth leaving foster care
- Life skills trainers
We are always accepting interns in a variety of positions, including administrative and legal functions. If you are interested in serving in any of our programs, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, or call 214.823.8710.
Jobs with Other Community Development Organizations:
Even if we don't have an opening that meets your needs right now, there are many of our partner agencies who are looking to fill positions. We encourage you to visit the Center for Nonprofit Management's JOB site, www.Opportunity501.org. This is an excellent source of jobs in the non-profit sector.
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There are also job postings on the following sites:
Dallas Association of Directors of Volunteers
http://www.dadv.org/jobs/cginews.pl
We also recommend that you visit the following free site, where organizations like CitySquare occasionally post job openings in the Dallas area:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/
Good luck to you in your job search! We hope that you find a career path that is fulfilling, and that allows you to lead a life filled with joy and peace.
