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Stuart Siegel Joins Schooner Adventure as Executive Director!

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Schooner Adventure and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Stuart B. Siegel to the position of Executive Director. Stuart joined Schooner Adventure on April 4, 2022.  

As Executive Director, Stuart will be responsible for the overall management of Schooner Adventure, working together with the Board of Directors to further their mission. He is charged with leading efforts to position Adventure as a focal point for education focused on themes of fisheries, maritime history, and the ocean environment. Building off of Schooner Adventure’s successes, he will drive program development and growth, enhance community awareness of Adventure’s programs, and activities, and develop diversified revenue streams.  

Stuart remarks, “When my wife and I decided to settle our family in Gloucester, I was determined to find work that connected me deeply to the city, in which I could promote Gloucester’s unique history and appeal. In my wildest dreams I couldn’t imagine a more exciting and compelling opportunity than with Schooner Adventure. Like the city she represents, she stands tall, resilient and beautiful. I am eager to see how we can work with local organizations and individuals to tell the story of Gloucester and ensure a bright future for our harbor.”

A new resident of Gloucester, MA, Stuart brings significant experience to the Executive Director role. Most recently, Stuart and his wife Emily wereirectors of the Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center in Ajo, Arizona. There, Stuart managed all aspects of this education-focused non-profit inn and event space including marketing, staff development, event/educational program planning and implementation, fiscal oversight, community partnerships and daily operations. Stuart was instrumental in the development and implementation of high-quality education programs, retreats, and cultural experiences.

Prior, Stuart was the Director of New Initiatives with the Brandeis University Office of High School Programs, where he designed and directed nine residential summer education programs serving hundreds of teens from across the U.S. and around the world. Stuart guided university professors and experiential educators in the development and implementation of program curriculum and service learning.

Stuart earned his Master of Hebrew Letters from the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion and bachelor’s degree in Film and Television from Boston University’s School of Communications. He lives in Gloucester with his wife Emily, the E.D. of the Gloucester Education Foundation, and their children Jonah and Bayla.

About Schooner Adventure: Schooner Adventure (d.b.a. The Gloucester Adventure) is a 501(c)(3) maritime historic preservation and educational organization. They are the proud stewards of the 1926 Schooner Adventure, one of the last surviving Grand Banks dory-fishing schooners. When Adventure was built in 1926 in the salt marshes of Essex, MA, no one thought that she would survive into the next century. Indeed, only a handful of the more than 4,000 wooden schooners built in Essex exist today.

Adventure is a national treasure that has, following an extensive, two decade-long, nearly $6 million restoration to ensure her preservation, resumed active sailing as an icon of the American fisheries and as a floating classroom for maritime history and environmental education programs. Adventure is operated at sea, primarily along the New England coast, as a living monument to Massachusetts’ fishing heritage. As such, Adventure is important not only to Gloucester, but also to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all of America. In 1994 Adventure was awarded National Historic Landmark status in recognition of the significant role of the vessel in the nation’s history.

The mission of Schooner Adventure/The Gloucester Adventure, Inc. is to:

  • Restore and preserve the Schooner Adventure for the enrichment of future generations and their love of the sea
  • Enable the Schooner Adventure to serve as a community resource for educational programming focusing on maritime, cultural, and environmental issues
  • Operate the Schooner Adventure at sea as a living symbol of America’s maritime heritage

This is an exciting new chapter for Schooner Adventure. With an extensive historic restoration of the vessel now complete, the organization is poised to launch its next chapter, focused on a robust offering of programs and educational opportunities.

Learn and see more about Schooner Adventure here.  

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Nonprofit Board Positions Available with Schooner Adventure in Gloucester, MA!

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Schooner Adventure, a nonprofit maritime historic preservation and educational organization and client of Pillar Search & HR Consulting, is looking to fill Board of Director positions in the following areas of expertise:
  • Admiralty Law
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
These are non-paid Board of Director positions that we are adding to our solid team of Board members that will enhance our organization’s future growth and opportunities. Learn more about Schooner Adventure here and on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SailSchooner/
Interested in learning more? Kindly forward your resume to Peter Souza, Nominating and Governance Chair at psouza@schooner-adventure.org.

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New Search! Director, Academic Services with JVS!

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JVS has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for the Director, Academic Services.

ABOUT JVS:

JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency. Their mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers; and to partner with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces. JVS provides a broad range of workforce development services including adult education, skills training, job readiness training, job placement, and support, and access to post-secondary education. JVS assists employers in their search for well-qualified job applicants and their initiatives to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workforce. JVS’s unique education and career pathway model has been widely recognized by funders, policy makers, and practitioners in Massachusetts and nationally.

ABOUT THE JVS ACADEMIC SERVICES PROGRAMS:

Academic Services provides clients with the academic pathways and related wraparound services necessary for economic independence. These include a high school diploma offered via their partner, the Boston Public Schools Central Adult High School; and multiple Bridges to College pathways that provide students with the knowledge, academic skills, and guidance they need to succeed in college and on the job. Academic Services works with 200 participants annually. Additional information may be found at Adult Diploma Pathway and Bridges to College and Career.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the leadership of the Vice President of Academic Services and Career Path Programming, the Director of Academic Services is charged with executing and leading agency Academic services based on identified needs of clients, employers, funders, and other stakeholders. In collaboration with the Vice President, the Director will execute on the set goals and manage the performance expectations of Academic Services programs, teams, and staff. The Director of Academic Services is responsible for collaborating with the VP around the fiscal health of Academic Services programs, program budgets, and budget modifications, as well as annual revenue and expenditure projections and assisting with development efforts to support academic services. The Director is part of a larger JVS team, all of whom are supporting the education, training, and employment needs of clients and employers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Department Leadership:

  • Provide oversight and leadership of Academic Services
  • Ensure all contractual and reporting requirements are met
  • Ensure JVS Academic Services are accessible, customer-centered, and providing options
  • Expand scope and impact of program services, and develop new services based on partner organizations and client feedback
  • Generate strategy and solutions in response to unforeseen and planned changes, setback, and challenges
  • Communicate and provide program updates, reports, and metrics; foresee possible changes that may impact volume of work, staffing, or services to the Vice President of Academic Services
  • Increase internal and external visibility of the Academic Services programs
  • Hire, train, supervise, develop, and set performance expectations for the Academic Services team

Build Relationships, Collaboration, and Teamwork:

  • Manage external relationships relevant to Academic Services (BPS, DESE, colleges, philanthropy, state and federal)
  • Support and promote the missions and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside of the agency
  • Establish relationships with key stake holders (clients/ students, employer, partner organizations, funders) and work collaboratively in a structured and on-going manner
  • Encourage collaboration between Academic Services and other JVS divisions to ensure agency performance goals are met
  • Represent JVS at stakeholder and other professional events • Collaborate with development staff on grant proposal and reporting activities

Administrative/ Communication:

  • Manage and oversee full, timely contract implementation including staffing, systems design, and development
  • Ensure Academic Services programs operate in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Support budgeting process by monitoring and controlling budgetary expenses and revenue performance
  • Manage contract reporting, ensuring that reports are accurate and submitted in a timely fashion
  • Oversee customer satisfaction surveying and evaluation system; serve as a liaison with clients, including hearing and resolving any complaints or grievances
  • Analyze and report program progress success and challenges to VP for sharing amongst JVS leadership, funders, evaluator, and other stakeholders
  • Perform other duties as requested

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Five years of program management and supervisory experience, with extensive experience in non-traditional/ alternative education
  • Experience leading and managing high-performing teams
  • Knowledge of DESE ACLSE contracting preferred
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Interpersonal, communication and organization skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Possess negotiation skills

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

  • BA/BS or equivalent

JVS COMMITMENT:

JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities.  By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

JVS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, JVS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

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TO APPLY: 

JVS has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for the Director, Academic Services. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Tanesha Gibbons Joins JVS as Controller!

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JVS Boston and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Tanesha Gibbons to the position of Controller. Tanesha joined JVS on November 29, 2021.

In this leadership role, Tanesha will be a thought partner to the CFO, and will be responsible for oversight of finance, accounting and reporting activities, as well as managing a team.

Tanesha brings extensive accounting and finance experience to the role with JVS. Most recently, Tanesha was the Senior Accountant of Boston’s Trinity Church, where she managed accounting and benefits. Prior, she was the Senior Staff Accountant with Roessel Joy. Earlier in her career, Tanesha was a Staff Accountant with CPC America, a private agency organization, where she was responsible for all accounting functions.

By the end of this year, Tanesha will successfully complete studies for her Master of Science in Management and Accounting from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts Boston. Tanesha is a member of the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).

About JVS Boston: For 80 years, JVS has helped tens of thousands of individuals with barriers to economic success secure financial independence through training, education, and employment services.  As the largest provider of adult education and workforce development services in the region, JVS is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development, and is a key part of the poverty alleviation strategy for the greater-Boston area.  In order to reach people in need of assistance on their pathway to meaningful employment and financial independence, JVS targets most of its services to low-income individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and to low-wage workers in need of career advancement services.  Many have multiple support needs ranging from limited English proficiency and lack of education to disabilities, criminal records, lack of childcare and transportation.  JVS operates on annual budget of more than $15 million, of which is derived equally from public and private sources. For more information, please visit www.jvs-boston.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Successful Search! Zalima Oliver Joins Volunteer Lawyers Project as Director of People & Culture

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Volunteer Lawyers Project and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Zalima Oliver to the role of Director of People and Culture. Zalima joined Volunteer Lawyers Project on August 23, 2021.

As Director of People and Culture, Zalima will manage all aspects of Volunteer Lawyers Project’s Human Resources function, assess organizational needs, and champion, promote, and guide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion processes and initiatives. Zalima will partner strategically with Volunteer Lawyers Project’s leadership team to shape employee relations strategies and practices and ensure appropriate employee development and opportunities for advancement.

Zalima brings extensive human resources experience and expertise to her role with Volunteer Lawyers Project. Most recently, Zalima was the Director of People and Culture with YouthBuild USA. Prior, she was the Human Resources Manager at Pharmalogics Recruiting and Human Resources Director at Madison Park Development Corporation. Earlier human resources leadership roles with leading nonprofit organizations included Urgent Care Centers of New England, International School of Boston, Lutheran Social Services, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester,

Zalima has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts.

About Volunteer Lawyers Project: Volunteer Lawyers Project is a nonprofit organization based in Boston. For over forty years, Volunteer Lawyers Project has strived to give equal access to representation for the people of Greater Boston, standing up for those who are from lower income households and in need of legal aid. Their efforts are propelled by a strong team of volunteers including attorneys, paralegals, and law students from all segments of the legal community. These vital volunteers work together with the entire dedicated staff of Volunteer Lawyers Project.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please email Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com or visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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New Search: Controller with JVS!

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with JVS on their search for the newly created role of Controller.

Our mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers; and to partner with employers to hire, develop and retain productive workforces.

JVS provides a broad range of services including adult education, skills training, job readiness training, job placement and support, and access to post-secondary education.  JVS assists employers in their search for well-qualified job applicants and their initiatives to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workforce.

Position Summary:   The Controller is an ambitious, detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who will report to and partner with the Chief Financial Officer, as part of the seven-person Finance Department of JVS. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the JVS monthly closing process is completed accurately and financial statements prepared timely. This individual responds quickly and with sound judgment to a variety of situations in a fast-paced environment and handles sensitive information in a professional manner. They will be hands-on and contribute at all levels including fiscal controls, internal and external reporting, while also serving as a thought partner to the CFO on many issues. The Controller directly supervises the Manager of Finance and the Accounts Payable Specialist.

Position:  Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Position Class: Professional

FLSA:  Exempt

Salary Grade: 8

Supervises:   2 Staff – Manager of Finance and Accounts Payable Specialist

Essential Job Functions:

Accountability and Results Focused:

  • Oversee daily entry of accounts payable and receivable transactions, payroll and benefit allocation entries, account reconciliations, and monthly accounting tasks to ensure timely close process;
  • Responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements and other reports for management, as well as attend and present at various meetings as required;
  • Manage the revenue cycle and record accounts receivables and billings, including enhancing the process to optimize cash flow;
  • Oversee the recording of bank activity including investment and interest income, deposits, and electronic payments;
  • Manage the agency credit card program and corporate purchasing accounts;
  • Assist in the coordination and preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances;
  • Responsible for record retention and compliance of agency accounting files;
  • Coordinate annual financial statement audit and filings with external audit team,
  • Manage, maintain and upgrade the agency financial fund accounting system and other financial applications;
  • Develop, automate, and implement systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, to ensure compliance with accounting standards and improve efficiencies;
  • Supervise the Manager of Finance and the Accounts Payable Specialist and provide mentoring, coaching and written annual evaluations;
  • Perform other related duties and projects as requested.

Build relationships, collaboration and teamwork:

  • Provide training to stakeholders on financial process, information, and updates, including Professional Development for agency staff;
  • Work collaboratively with and provide assistance to fellow team members to encourage cooperation and ensure performance goals are met;
  • Ensure high level of satisfaction, trust, and reliability for staff, clients, funders and vendors;
  • Attend and actively participate in agency wide trainings and programming, staff meetings, and team-based projects;
  • Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside the agency.

Administrative/Communication:

  • Demonstrate a professional demeanor with strong leadership skills;
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
  • Exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA/MBA a plus. Exceptional accounting skills;
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience in a nonprofit organization, and with specific experience with nonprofit revenue recognition, statement production and compliance;
  • Minimum of 2 years of direct staff supervisory experience;
  • Proficiency with nonprofit fund accounting systems; Serenic Navigator a plus;
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Intermediate/Advanced Excel is a requirement);
  • Confident self-starter; ability to prioritize, juggle multiple deadlines and projects;
  • Ability to troubleshoot, design, implement, and manage systems that contribute to an efficient working environment;
  • Meticulous attention to detail with excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with Board of Directors, senior staff, volunteers, and peers;
  • Creative, results oriented, and energetic with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

JVS Culture:  JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities.  By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.

JVS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, JVS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

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TO APPLY: JVS has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for the newly created role of Controller. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search: Senior Director of Career Center Operations with JVS!

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with JVS on their search for a new Senior Director of Career Center Operations.

JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency. Their mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers; and to partner with employers to hire, develop and retain productive workforces.

JVS provides a broad range of services including adult education, skills training, job readiness training, job placement and support, and access to post-secondary education. JVS assists employers in their search for well-qualified job applicants and their initiatives to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Career Services management team, the Sr. Director of Career Center Operations is responsible for the management, compliance, and operating functions at the MassHire Career Center to ensure that high quality, workforce development and labor exchange services are provided to Boston employers and job seekers. The Director ensures that all performance goals and objectives as outlined by the Career Center Charter and State and Federal regulations are achieved. As a member of Career Services management team, the Director develops innovative plans and strategies to ensure the agency’s continued success in fulfilling its mission and achieving short- and long-term goals and objectives. Working closely with the Vice President of Career Services, the Sr. Director of Career Center Operations will provide direct supervision to JVS MassHire staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Promotes Agency
• Develop and maintain strategic alliances and collaborations with community-based organizations, training providers, supportive service referral organizations, and the employer and job seeker communities in order to sustain and support the Career Center vision
• Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS MassHire both internally and externally.
• Actively serve on state-wide and Boston-based Career Center operating committees in order to coordinate among career centers, to plan for cross-system service improvement, and to maintain cross-system service standards.

Accountability and Results Focused
• Manage day-to-day career center operations
• Read, summarize and ensure compliance with all federal and state One Stop Career Center regulations
• Manage all aspects of funder monitoring including planning, report writing and arranging and facilitating visits and necessary follow up.
• Manage state database, MOSES, reporting
• Assist in the overall process and service delivery improvements to the Career Center, working from a customer centered approach.
• Demonstrate ownership of projects and assignments and respond to organizational requests by deadlines

Coaches and Develops Staff
• Hire, train, and supervise staff (functional or directly as assigned)
• Develop high performance standards and delegates responsibility
• Effectively communicate priorities and decisions to program staff.
• Ensure staff are accountable for meeting programmatic and contract requirements.
• Ensure program staff members work collaboratively with all JVS programs and services.
• Communicate to staff via regular meetings, developing performance expectations and performing annual performance evaluations.
• Monitor the achievement of performance expectations, in accordance with MassHire work plan and take remedial action where necessary.

Planning and Organizing
• Establish sound and systematic course of action to assure results
• Determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively
• Know and work comfortably with both MassHire and JVS systems, processes, and procedures
• Maintain annual reporting plan, write and ensures data quality for reporting making systems or data collection changes as needed
• Ensure accurate, effective, timely MOSES database usage.

Builds Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork
• Work collaboratively with and encourage collaboration between JVS departments and divisions to ensure agency performance goals are met
• Lead program planning meetings and team-based projects
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor to ensure successful program performance
• Provide leadership and exemplify resolving disagreements and conflict in a professional and productive manner

MINIMUM QUALFIICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• 8 years of related work experience in workforce development, compliance, or employment services
• 3 years of program management and supervisory experience
• Proven financial management skills
• Proven program development and management skills
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Demonstrated technical database skills
• Experience in grant and proposal writing
• Experience in review and creation of budgets
• High proficiency in Micro Soft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team; experience in team facilitation preferred
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

BA/BS in Human Service, Education, Marketing, Business or equivalent.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Accountability and Results Focused
• Adapting to Change
• Building Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork
• Cultural Competency and Respect
• Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Planning/Organizing
• Promotes Agency

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Coaches and Develops Staff
• Inspires a Shared Vision
• Manages Effectively
• Administrative/Systems Expertise
• Managerial Accountability

JOB COMPETENCIES:
• Strategic program planning
• Managing program budgets
• Quality Improvement
• Grant management

MENTAL DEMANDS:
• Reading
• Verbal communication
• Detailed work
• Written communication
• Confidentiality
• Multiple concurrent tasks
• Problem Solving
• External contacts
• Language
• Analysis of statistical and financial data
• Math

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS:
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required
• Occasional out-of-state travel required
• Frequent local travel required

JVS CULTURE:

JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.

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TO APPLY: JVS has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for the Sr. Director of Career Center Operations. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.