Announcements of Available Human Services-related Positions

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority, located in Carson City, Nevada, has an immediate opening for a Fund Development Director. NRHA presently administers various federal rental subsidy programs, Self Help construction, weatherization, first-time homebuyer, public/grant funded, low-income and elderly housing programs. NRHA is a statewide authority that is expanding its scope of operations and services. NRHA’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in rural communities by providing the resources for greater independence through affordable housing and related programs.
The individual selected will be responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising of the organization, including establishing new fundraising strategies and mechanisms and providing community outreach activities to stimulate interest in programs.
Education and experience required is a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing communications or related field and five plus years of fund development experience, both strategic and tactical. Candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of developing proposals, preferably to foundation, not-for-profit, charitable or governmental agencies. Nevada-based contacts are preferred. Knowledge of fundraising management, superior organizational and communication skills, including the ability to write and speak persuasively are integral to this position.
Please submit your resume, along with salary history, to NRHA, 3695 Desatoya Drive, Carson City, NV 89701, or email to mevans@nvrural.org. NRHA has an excellent benefit package. For further information please call 775-887-1086. Position is open until filled.
Source: Nevada Rural Housing Authority

Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL) is looking for and recruiting new board members. Do you promote volunteerism? Do you have an expertise you would like to share with others? Do you have an interest in learning about non-profits and how they operate? Do you have a deep desire to do make a difference in your community? NNCIL is looking for YOU! If you are interested or know of someone who is please contact Lisa Erquiaga at NNCIL 775-353-3599 for more information and to request a board application. NNCIL has been in the Reno/Sparks area since 1982 and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities by promoting independence through self-empowerment, choice, and community involvement.
Source: Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living

Nevada Humanities is seeking five new members to serve three-year terms on the Nevada Humanities board of trustees. Applications are due by July 31, 2008, for terms beginning November 1, 2008. Application forms are available at http://www.nevadahumanities.org. The forms include information for submitting applications online. Nevada Humanities is a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of 21 members. It is one of 56 state and territorial humanities councils affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Board members are expected to make meeting attendance a high priority, be enthusiastic spokespersons for the humanities, attend and evaluate Nevada Humanities programs and events, make an annual gift consistent with their ability, and help build the resources of Nevada Humanities by engaging in fundraising efforts.Nevada Humanities is a statewide organization, and board members are selected for geographic and occupational diversity, their skills and talents, and their interest in and commitment to the humanities and civic life. For more information about Nevada Humanities, call (775) 784-6587 or 1-800-382-5023 or visit http://www.nevadahumanities.org
Source: University of Nevada, Reno

Implement tobacco education and prevention programs to schools and community organizations and track program effectiveness through record keeping and data collection. Conduct trainings and program evaluations, compose correspondence and promote programs to ensure maximum effectiveness and participation through phone and personal contacts. Duties include recruiting, organizing, and motivating volunteers for program activities and working with high school, middle school, and elementary school students. Training and experience needed: graduation from an accredited college or university with experience in public health and/or health education. Non-smoker. Reliable transportation. Excellent and efficient ability to communicate well both orally and in writing, ability to work within an established budget, high level of positive self-motivation and enthusiasm, willing to learn and travel. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus. Familiarity with social networking and text messaging a plus. Ability to lift 25-35 lbs. Excellent full benefits. Salary BOE. Applications accepted through July 30th. Feel free to link to Lsheretz@lungnevada.org.
Source: American Lung Association of Nevada

This position requires a creative and energetic person to develop and facilitate community substance abuse coalition work in Washoe County, Nevada. Duties include facilitating monthly coalition meetings, becoming part of other organizations’ efforts and meetings, working on a community substance abuse needs assessment, participation in writing a comprehensive community prevention plan, and working with a small team to develop and increase prevention capacity. The candidate must have a bachelor degree in a related field, possess excellent writing and public speaking skills, have knowledge of community organization techniques, and be able to bring people together in various collaborative efforts. The candidate should have a working knowledge of substance abuse and prevention technologies. A competitive wage is offered with benefits. Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN) is a private non-profit organization. Application deadline is July 31.For more information or to apply, contact Kevin Quint, Executive Director, JTNN, 1325 Airmotive Way, Suite 325, Reno, NV 89502, telephone: 775-324-7557, fax: 775-324-6991, kquint@jtnn.org.
Source: JTNN

Nevada Legal Services is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to the low-income residents of Nevada. They receive the majority of our funding from the federal Legal Services Corporation, with other funding coming from the private foundations, government grants, and county grants. Job functions include: monthly financial statements; ensure that IRS tax filings are completed; financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting; capital budgeting; financial analysis; implements internal financial controls; monitoring insurance renewal deadlines and negotiating insurance premiums; and maintains accounting polices and procedures amongst other duties. The ideal person will be a CPA with multiple years of work experience in financial or accounting management. For more information or to submit letter of interest, resume, and three references, contact AnnaMarie Johnson, Executive Director, 530 S. 6th Street, Las Vegas NV 89101 or ajohnson@nlslaw.net
Source: Nevada Legal Services

The VP of Marketing and Development is responsible: for developing the materials to help inform the community of Washoe Arc’s programs and services; write grants to solicit funds to support the programs and services; serve as the Manager for all major campaigns or initiatives and help with new product and/or business development. Salary is dependant on qualifications. For more information or to submit resume, contact Jim Meyer Washoe Arc, 790 Sutro Street, Reno, NV 89512, jmeyer@washoearc.org
Source: Washoe ARC

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada, a 501(c)(3) public charity, seeks An Administrative Assistant. The Foundation is ten years old and is growing rapidly. The successful candidate will have experience working in an office, have outstanding clerical and organizational skills, strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, and present themselves well in person and over the phone. The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of clerical duties requiring independent analysis, judgment, and knowledge of organization functions. Additional responsibilities include maintaining records, processing complex documents, compiling regular and special reports, take minutes for most board/committee meetings, and serve as assistant to the CEO.
The position will be full-time at 40 hours per week, with a work schedule beginning at 8:00 A.M. and ending at 5:00 P.M, Monday through Friday. The Foundation benefits include paid vacation, sick days, holidays, a medical insurance reimbursement program, and retirement saving program. Compensation will begin at $26,000 to $31,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates are encouraged to call with questions, and are invited to stop by the Foundation office. To apply submit resume by July 3. Community Foundation of Western Nevada, 1885 S. Arlington Ave., Suite 103, Reno, NV 89509. Fax to: 775.333.5487, or email: caskin@cfwnv.org. For more information contact Chris Askin, Executive Director
775.333.5499 or at caskin@cfwnv.org.
Source: The Community Foundation of Western Nevada