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The Alameda Point Collaborative works to end homelessness
by providing housing and services to create communities
where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish.
Position: Director of Fund Development & Community Relations
Division: Development & Community Relations
Reports to: Executive Director
Classification: Exempt
Supervises: Development Associate and Volunteers
Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) is a nonprofit agency operating on the site of the former Naval air base in Alameda, managing 200 housing units for over 500 formerly homeless residents and providing support services including case management, counseling, employment training and children and youth services. Alameda Point Collaborative, a supportive housing community serving homeless individuals and families in the East Bay, is seeking a Receptionist.
Primary Function
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Fund Development & Community Relations Director is responsible for planning and implementing fund development and community relations strategies to achieve annual goals designed to cultivate and enhance financial and public support from city, county and community leaders and groups, donors and other funders.
Description of Duties
- Work closely with Executive Director in visioning, developing and translating the agency mission and goals into appropriate fund development and community relations programs
- Develop and implement fund development strategies to achieve annual fund raising goals that will build organizational capacity and providing funding for APC operations and programs, including grant proposals, individual donor appeals and cultivation, events and other funding strategies
- Develop and implement community relations, communications and outreach strategies, including identification of outreach targets and opportunities, web site and online outreach, press relations, promotional materials, Board involvement to cultivate recognition and support for APC, and working with the Executive Director to represent APC in outreach opportunities
- Create and produce fund development and community relations materials, including brochures, flyers, web site, appeal letters and other APC promotional materials
- Develop and implement a donor development program, including donor cultivation communications, events and solicitations
- Prepare and distribute press releases, develop and maintain contact lists, and help develop and maintain positive media relations
- Develop, monitor and report on annual budget for fund development and community relations programs
- Identify and research potential funding sources, work with APC staff to determine funding needs, and identify potential matches between needs and funding sources
- Develop prospect lists and contact schedules for foundations, individual donors and other funding prospects to introduce APC programs and needs, and work closely with Executive Director in managing the prospect development process
- Develop and monitor progress of grant proposals, proposal budgets and strategic approaches to funding sources
- Plan and implement fund development special events
- Represent APC at various public functions and before governmental boards and commissions as required
- Develop and implement donor database and recordkeeping systems, funding records, track funding results, and prepare progress reports as needed or requested
- Provide staff support to Board of Directors and relevant committees
- Oversee the preparation of development department budget and assist with development of contract budgets
- Function as a member of the Senior Staff team; attend meetings, assist in planning, budgeting, and other functions as requested and appropriate
- Share in on-call responsibilities with other staff members
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- B.A. degree or equivalent experience in the nonprofit field required
- Five years minimum experience in senior fund development position required, including planning and implementation of multi-faceted development program. Experience in social networking models of individual fundraising a plus
- Two years minimum experience in public relations or similar media outreach
- Two years minimum experience working with nonprofit boards in fund development and community outreach capacities
Essential Functions & Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to speak clearly and understand others
- Fund development and proposal writing skills
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Windows PC, Microsoft WORD, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and donor data bases. Experience using Sage Fund Raising Software desired.
- Analytic skills and ability to input and manipulate quantitative data
- Ability to schedule and manage multiple tasks
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Problem-solving abilities, reasoning and thinking skills
- Able to sit and work at computer and/or desk for hours at a time
- Occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds
APC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
TO APPLY, please submit a cover letter describing your interest and current resume “Attn: HR – “DFDCR”
via MAIL (677 W Ranger Ave., Alameda, CA 94501)
or FAX (510-898-7858)
or EMAIL (HR@apcollaborative.org).
Emails must contain the position title “DFDCR” in subject line of email,
and cover letter and the resume should be sent as one attachment, to HR@apcollaborative.org.
Alameda Point Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer
People of color and applicants experienced working with
African-American communities are strongly encouraged to apply
POSITION: Resident Manager
DIVISION: Housing & Services
REPORTS TO: Property Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISES: N/A
Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) is a nonprofit agency operating on the site of the former Naval air base in Alameda, managing 200 housing units for over 500 formerly homeless residents and providing support services including case management, counseling, employment training and children and youth services. Alameda Point Collaborative, a supportive housing community serving homeless individuals and families in the East Bay, is seeking a Receptionist.
Primary Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Property Manager, resides in and provides daily operational oversight and support for residents coming from homelessness and domestic violence who now live in this supportive housing site. The on-site Resident Manager assists with lease-up, site administration, property maintenance and security, resident relations and operating the site in accordance with government and APC guidelines.
Description of Duties:
Live on site and provide emergency on-call coverage for tenant or building needs
Assist Property Manager in renting activities, including screening applicants, verifying income eligibility, unit inspections, pre-occupancy orientations for new residents, and evictions
Coordinate rent collections for units at their site, including follow-up for late payments and delivering notices as needed
Daily implementation and enforcement of house rules and lease agreements, be available to meet with residents and maintain tenant-management relations
Maintain daily Building Log of all emergencies, tenant or maintenance problems and inspections, prepare Incident Reports as needed, and maintain inventory of on-site equipment, tools and supplies
Perform daily interior and exterior inspections of the property to identify damage and/or any problems in maintenance, security or safety
Perform daily custodial chores on grounds and common areas, including cleaning laundry rooms, parking areas, and trash disposal to maintain clean and sanitary conditions
Perform periodic grounds inspections to ensure the grounds, parking and common areas are properly utilized, orderly and secure
Coordinate property maintenance and security, including scheduling and following up on repairs, assisting maintenance and repair crews in their access to work areas, and monitoring or escorting visitors to the building
Maintain current information on basic systems and procedures for APC residences, including safety equipment, fire equipment, water main, sprinkler cutoff, gas main, fuse box or circuit breaker and heat controls
Communicate regularly with Property Manager about status of building operations including move-ins and move-outs, rent collections and actions, and maintenance
Assist Property Manager as needed in providing immediate emergency services to protect welfare and safety of residents
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum two years experience with property management
Experience in working with disadvantaged populations including homeless, domestic violence, disabled or low-income people
Essential Functions and Skills:
Required to live on site in rental unit provided by APC
Ability to work independently and as member of a collaborative services team
Ability to adapt work schedule to meet program and client needs within a 40 hour work week
Ability to work effectively in high stress situations
Ability to perform custodial duties, including climbing stairs, floor mopping, sweeping and vacuuming, lifting moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds
Ability to interact with wide variety of people in calm, clear, non-threatening, collaborative manner (APC staff, residents, contractors, local agencies)
Good corrected reading vision
Good communication skills including written, verbal, in person and by telephone
Ability to learn new tasks and/or systems
Ability to speak clearly
Reasoning and thinking skills and ability to problem solve
Computer skills and ability to use basic software applications
APC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
TO APPLY, please submit a cover letter describing your interest and current resume “Attn: HR – “Resident Manager” via MAIL (677 W Ranger Ave., Alameda, CA 94501), FAX (510-898-7858) or EMAIL (HR@apcollaborative.org).
Emails must contain the position title “Resident Manager” in subject line of email,and cover letter and the resume should be sent as one attachment, to HR@apcollaborative.org.
Alameda Point Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
People of color and applicants experienced working with African-American communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position: Propagation Specialist and Garden Coordinator
Division: Ploughshares Nursery
Reports to: Ploughshares Nursery General Manager
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises: On the Job Trainees
Closing Date: Open until filled
Ploughshares Nursery is an environmentally responsible nursery that specializes in California native, drought tolerant, and edible plants. We are a retail operation that grows the majority of our stock on site.
Ploughshares is a non-profit nursery that serves as a job training program for formally homeless adults. All income produced by Ploughshares goes to homeless services. We are looking for someone to oversee our plant production and demonstration gardens. This person will report to the Ploughshares General Manager, and this is a full time job.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all propagation and garden activities
Develop and implement a propagation schedule
Lead propagation of edible, drought tolerant and native plants
Expand propagation operation, both in yield and in species propagated
Train On the Job Trainees as propagators
Identify and treat pest, nutrition and disease issues with organic methods
Assist in leading large volunteer groups
Assist in updating and maintaining plant database
Manage plant labels and signage
Assist in retail sales and merchandising
Assist in creating and maintaining displays and retail area
Lead maintenance and development of demonstration gardens
Train On the Job Trainees as gardeners
Assist in leading gardening classes for On the Job Trainees according to curriculum
Assist in continuing development of garden curriculum
This is a full time position, with work on occasional weekend days
Minimal requirements:
Experience working with people of all backgrounds…
Knowledge of California native, edible and drought tolerant plants
Knowledge of propagation procedures
Ability to lift 50 lbs, work on feet, do physical labor, work in inclement weather
Basic computer proficiency, including Word and Excel
Must be able to work in a non-profit setting with a limited budget
We would love if you had:
Knowledge of FileMaker
Creative design skills
A commitment to growing plants in an environmentally responsible manner
Ploughshares Nursery at the Alameda Point Collaborative offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply: please submit a cover letter describing your interest and current resume
“Attn: HR – “Propagation Specialist and Garden Coordinator”
via MAIL (677 W Ranger Ave., Alameda, CA 94501)
Or FAX (510-898-7858)
or EMAIL (HR@apcollaborative.org).
Emails must contain the position title “Propagation Specialist and Garden Coordinator”
in the subject line of email; cover letter and the resume should be sent as one attachment, to HR@apcollaborative.org.
Ploughshares Nursery at APC is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color and applicants experienced working with African-American
communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position: Ploughshares Nursery General Manager
Division: Ploughshares Nursery
Reports to: Executive Director
Classification: Exempt
Supervises: On the Job Trainees, Garden and Propagation Coordinator
Start Date: Open until filled
Ploughshares Nursery is an environmentally responsible nursery that specializes in California native, drought tolerant and edible plants. We are a retail operation that grows the majority of our stock on site. Ploughshares Nursery is a nonprofit nursery that serves as a job training program for formerly homeless adults. All income produced by Ploughshares Nursery goes toward resident services at Alameda Point Collaborative.
The Alameda Point Collaborative works to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all aspects of the nursery operation including retail sales, propagation, and financial management
Create, update, and aggressively implement a marketing plan in order to achieve our ambitious sales goals
Coordinate Volunteers
Write Monthly News Letter
Maintain and continuously improve retail space
Seek out and participate in public outreach events
Attend APC management meetings
Provide on the job training for APC residents
Identify and treat pest, nutrition and disease issues with organic methods
Update and maintain plant database
Seek out new product lines when it becomes appropriate
Lead gardening classes for On the Job Trainees according to curriculum
Continuing development of On the Job Training curriculum
Minimum qualifications:
Two years nursery management experience
Experience working with people of all backgrounds
Knowledge of California native, edible and drought tolerant plants
Ability to lift 50 lbs, work on feet, do physical labor, work in inclement weather
Basic computer proficiency, including MS Word and Excel
Must be able to work in a non-profit setting with a limited budget
A commitment to growing plants in an environmentally responsible manner
We would love if you had:
Knowledge of local wholesale nurseries and garden product vendors
Marketing Experience
Working knowledge of FileMaker Pro software
Creative design skills
To apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Alameda Point Collaborative, 677 W. Ranger Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 or fax to (510) 898-7858. Emails must contain “Ploughshares Nursery General Manager” in the subject line of the email. Cover letter and resume should be sent as one attachment to hr@apcollaborative.org.
APC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Alameda Point Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Title: Tutor
Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt
Hours: 10+ hours per week
Compensation: $12 per hour
Start Date: Open until filled
Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) provides subsidized housing
and services to formerly homeless individuals and families
at the decommissioned Naval Air Station in the City of Alameda.
Under the direction of the Children and Youth Services Manager
and Lead Tutor, the Tutors help to provide afternoon and evening
programming for children and youth living in APC housing.
We are currently seeking Tutors to provide 1-on-1 and group
tutoring for teens and children. The ideal candidate has tutoring
experience with academically challenged youth and is available
to work 10 or more hours per week between 4-8 pm, Monday-Thursday.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide individual and small group tutoring, homework
help, and other academic support services for children and
youth ages 5-17 who are not working at grade level
• Using a strengths-based youth development approach,
provide services so that children feel valued, physically
and emotionally safe, involved in their community, and excited
to participate
• Assist with set-up, appropriate limit-setting, and
cleaning; help with recreational activities as needed
• Collaborate with APC and school staff to provide services
to families as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries;
comply with abuse reporting laws
Qualifications:
• Enthusiastic interest in tutoring a wide age-range
of low-income children & youth
• Prior tutoring and/or teaching experience working
with children and teens
• Interest and ability to creatively tutor in multiple
subject areas (esp. Science, English, History); ability to
assist with remedial skill-building and teaching basic reading,
writing, and math skills
• Reliable and available during afternoon and evening
hours
• Comfortable maintaining clear boundaries and setting
age-appropriate limits with a wide variety of ages of children,
youth, and adults
• Approachable and responsive with strong communication
skills; ability to respectfully interact with staff and residents
of diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Knowledge about the effects of trauma (homelessness,
domestic violence, drug abuse) on learning and/or working
with multiple learning styles & disabilities in children
and youth preferred
• Clear fingerprint/background check required; current
DMV clearance and CPR/First Aid preferred
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter describing your age-group and
tutoring experience and current resume “Attn: Tutor”
via MAIL (677 West Ranger Ave, Alameda, 94501), FAX (510.898.7858),
or EMAIL (hr@apcollaborative.org). Resumes without cover letters
will be discarded.
Alameda Point Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Title: Activities Assistant
Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt
Hours: Average 15 hrs/wk (school year) & 30 hrs/wk (summer)
Compensation: $12 per hour
Start Date: Open until filled
Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) provides subsidized housing
and services to formerly homeless individuals and families
at the former Naval Air Station in the City of Alameda. Under
the direction of the Children and Youth Services Manager and
Program Specialists, the Activities Assistants help to provide
academic and recreational programming for children and youth
living in APC housing.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Help to create a safe, caring atmosphere for the children
and youth we serve by encouraging and engaging them in after-school
and evening programs, including: recreational clubs for different
ages, prevention services, homework help, child care/play
groups, field trips, and family events.
• Using a strengths-based youth development approach,
help to create structured, fun programs where children &
youth feel valued, physically and emotionally safe, involved
in their community, and excited to participate
• Assist with activity planning, set-up, snack preparation,
appropriate limit-setting, and cleaning
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and remain focused
on the needs of the children & youth by providing additional
adult supervision and interaction during programs, trips,
and community events
• Meet regularly with Children and Youth Services staff,
including participating in clinical meetings or trainings
when appropriate; remain responsive to feedback and skills
improvement
Qualifications:
• Enthusiastic about community-based work with youth
and children; strong interest in helping to implement creative
activities for a wide variety of age groups (toddlers through
teens)
• Relevant recreation, education, child care, or therapeutic
experience – ideal candidates’ experience includes
homework help, summer programs, youth groups, sports, arts/crafts,
and/or gardening
• Ability to pass DMV, vehicle insurance, and criminal
background checks required; capable of safely driving agency
vehicles for field trips (12-passenger van)
• Approachable with strong communication skills; ability
to respectfully interact with staff and residents of diverse
ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Responsible, reliable, and available to work 4-5 days
per week, including some evenings until 8 pm
• Experience with homeless or low-income children and
knowledge about the effects of domestic violence, disabilities,
and/or substance abuse on families preferred
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and
age-group experience and current resume “Attn: Activities
Assistant” via MAIL (677 West Ranger Ave, Alameda, 94501),
FAX (510.898.7858), or EMAIL (hr@apcollaborative.org). Resumes
without cover letters will be discarded.
Alameda Point Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer.
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