New Search! Vice President of Marketing with Sandy Hook Promise

Pillar Search is honored to partner with Sandy Hook Promise on their search for the new Vice President, Marketing. This is a remote role. Qualified candidates are encouraged to email their cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, Pillar’s Founder/Executive Search Consultant at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

About Sandy Hook Promise 

Sandy Hook Promise(SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed “Know the Signs” prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which we live and work. SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply.

Position Summary

This is the role you’ve been waiting for – an opportunity to leverage your extensive background in brand building and marketing fundamentals on a fast-growing brand that is making a difference and saving the lives of young people. You are joining a high-performing team that has won two Emmy awards for “Outstanding Commercial” and countless Cannes Lions, Effies, Webby Awards, and other recognitions. Not only will you be driving the brand but will also drive growth on grassroots fundraising that makes up 65%+ of the organization’s operating budget.

As the Vice President of Marketing (VP), you will be leading a highly skilled department that is responsible for development, planning and execution of all SHP brand marketing, internal and external communications, media and public relations, web content and digital marketing management, social media, collateral creation, and graphic design. Additionally, as the VP you will be strengthening SHP’s thought leadership and awareness across a range of audiences and ensure consistency in messaging across all touchpoints, internally and externally.  You will be refining the marketing and brand vision collaboratively across departments internally as well as with partners and agencies externally.  You will be managing relationships with world-class CMOs, agencies, and media leaders to evolve our brand vision and create compelling messaging and creative that drives brand equity, program adoption, policy actions, and fundraising results. With your work, we will advance SHP’s thought leadership, program impact, and policy objectives.  This role will support the work of both the Foundation (c3) and the Action Fund (c4).

In this role, you will lead and manage a large and highly talented team with 2-3 direct reports who manage additional communications, digital, marketing, and creative professionals to oversee a team of approximately 15 marketers. The VP will also work closely with the COO and team leads to manage external agency partners across disciplines, including ad creative, social media, digital marketing, fundraising, media, public relations, and others as needed.

This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Job Responsibilities

Marketing/Branding

  • Responsible for (and gate keeper of) the overall SHP Brand / SHP Programs marketing, brand treatment, and promotional execution – including directing key messages, brand identity guidelines, advertising, and delivery channels – this role collaborates and aligns on overall strategy and execution with the C-suite.
  • Lead holistic vision and strategy for all marketing and branding across all touchpoints, including all elements of Advertising, PSA campaigns, Communications and PR, Digital, and all other messaging and advertising; delivering on objectives for both C3 and C4 SHP organizations.
  • Lead media strategy and work with SHP’s Media Advisory Board, ensuring strong continued media donations and continuous innovation on how to change the narrative on gun violence in both evergreen and rapid response contexts.
  • Drive holistic strategy and marketing and communications support of activities surrounding all SHP PSA campaigns, evergreen messaging, fundraising messaging, messaging in support of our policy and program initiatives, events, conferences, speaking engagements, and other such functions.
  • Accountable for all grassroots fundraising (~65% of total organization’s revenue) driving winning strategies across traditional and digital channels, including email and SMS, as well as social, web, search, and more.
  • Leads colleagues and stakeholders to understand and support the branding, marketing and communications strategies. Must be collaborative and focus on shared goals.
  • Ensures the highest standard of editorial quality of print and electronic media communications, assuring timely access to information by all stakeholders.
  • Monitors industry trends and analyzes market research to adapt, refine. and apply winning strategies to SHP’s marketing approach.

General

  • Ability to co-create, develop, and consistently communicate a vision for widening awareness of the SHP brand and deepen understanding of its unique holistic approach.
  • Leads the department to deliver on its 5 marketing priorities – 1) Elevate and strengthen the SHP brand and thought leadership, 2) Expand SHP’s Program and Policy Reach, 3) Grow and diversify revenue, 4) Enhance SHP’s digital footprint and 5) support internal marketing team.
  • Leads, collaborates with, and supports Communications, Digital and Creative teams to deliver all goals for the department, ensuring strong fundamentals, continuous innovation, and growth of team members. Ensures goals are clearly defined, monitored and that performance is optimized on an ongoing basis.
  • Serves as one of SHP’s chief storytellers and ensures that assets that are developed connect with the heart and head to effectively drive action with target audiences.
  • Identifies the need for, develops guidelines for, and directs the activities of external resources as it pertains to branding and marketing, such as outside consultants, including advertising agencies, public relations agencies, graphic designers, website designers, marketing professionals, and speech and freelance writers.
  • Identifies and develops relationships/partnerships with third parties such as community leaders, academics, industry leaders, media experts, thought leaders, associations, etc. that could be influential on behalf of the organization and support the growth of SHP’s thought leadership in gun violence prevention (GVP) and school safety.
  • Partners with leadership to create a psychologically safe working environment that emphasizes team building, innovation, and resilience.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in senior marketing/brand management/communications positions within a corporation or nonprofit, including significant diversified management experience.  10+ years managing a team of marketing/communications professionals.
  • Passion for brand building and marketing with proven ability to get the best creativity out of teams to develop the next evolution of the SHP brand.
  • Ability to lead integrated, multichannel strategies and manage priority campaigns for both brand-building and performance marketing, with a history of continually innovating and testing new ideas and ability to manage art (creativity/gut) and science (data) of marketing.
  • Proven track record of developing successful marketing strategies, leveraging multiple marketing disciplines, that contributed to the achievement of set goals and mission of the organization.
  • Strong experience and understanding of communications, digital marketing, and media in business as usual and rapid response contexts.
  • Exceptional written and oral communicator who displays a strong sense of vision, sophistication and a collaborative, creative, and strategic approach to communication.  The ideal candidate will be a gifted storyteller with a history of crafting stories (with words and visuals) with an impact-oriented approach that connects to multiple audiences.
  • Experience hiring, coaching, and managing a highly talented, experienced, and diverse team of leaders.  Proven ability to break down silos and facilitate cross-team integration and collaboration.
  • In-depth experience managing and coaching for top-quality outputs from internal teams and external consultants and agencies (e.g. public relations agencies, creative ad agencies, media agencies, etc.)
  • Proven ability to create and communicate marketing strategies and well-organized plans and deliver them with excellence by necessary deadlines.
  • Ability to re-prioritize and react when necessary to urgent rapid response moments.
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and foster relationships internally and externally.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to solve problems, work independently, and excel in a high-performance culture.
  • Takes an ambitious, innovative, and creative approach to communications, marketing, and digital strategies.
  • Adept in Microsoft Office Applications, proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary (Approx 5-10%)

Benefits and Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $160,000-180,000. SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • 401k match
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance

This is a fully remote position.  SHP operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly WIFI reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.

Equal Opportunity Employment

SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and believe deeply in having a workforce comprised of people of all beliefs and backgrounds who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life. Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Sandy Hook Promise has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting for the Vice President of Marketing search. Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@pillarsearch.com.

Phone calls are not accepted.

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. Pillar’s Founder, Cindy Joyce, is a Certified Diversity Recruiter. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

New Search! Finance Associate, Federation for Children with Special Needs

Job Summary:

Federation for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (“the Federation”) has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for its new Finance Associate. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, Founder/Executive Search Consultant, Pillar Search & HR Consulting, at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

This is an ideal and exciting role for a mission-driven accounting professional who brings experience with general ledger, A/P A/R, reconciliations, cash receipts/credit card processing, and the ability to assist with payroll and employee benefits as well as monthly grant maintenance and billing. This position reports to the Director of Finance.

Mission:

Based in Boston, the Federation’s vision is that of an inclusive society where every family, child, and young adult has equitable access to education, health and community supports. They are one of the largest parent centers in the country, serving tens of thousands of parents and professionals each year.

The Federation provides information, support, and assistance to all families, especially those with children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities.  The organization is committed to listening to and learning from families and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.

Learn more here.

Job Details:

  • This is a hybrid role. Currently, employees of the Federation work in the office one day per week; this will eventually increase to two days per week. Employees who wish to work in the office more frequently are welcome to do so.
  • The Finance Associate is a full-time, exempt role.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assist Director of Finance and serve as backup for maintenance of multiple federal, state, and private grants. Serve as backup for payroll processing and in the absence of the Director of Finance.
  • Accounts payable. Review for accuracy, proper documentation, code, post, and proactively identify missing or duplicate invoices. Reconcile accounts payable monthly.
  • Process account receivable invoices. Process receipts including electronic and credit card transactions.
  • Manage general ledger, account reconciliation, and monthly bank reconciliation. Prepare month-end close journal entries. Reconcile liabilities for benefit withholding accounts.
  • Assist with; developing new or updated financial policies and procedures, annual audit, annual preparation of federal indirect rate proposal, and financial statement review.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources to pay employee benefit invoices and ensure employee reimbursements are accurate.
  • Meet regularly with supervisor/team and work collaboratively with all staff.  Participates in Federation staff meetings and Visions of Community Conference (VOC).
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting, preferrably in a nonprofit setting.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Proficient with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Flexible, adaptable to change, and takes initiative.
  • Able to work remotely or in the office.

Benefits:

  • The Federation offers a very competitive benefits package.
  • The office is located in The Schrafft Center and offers easy access to public transportation (the Orange Line on the MBTA) as well as parking at no cost to the employee.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Federation recognizes that the high-quality services they offer results from the individual and collective efforts of their caring and exceptional staff.

The Federation team is diverse, talented, hardworking, and enthusiastic! They value the work their employees do to impact thousands of people each year. Their stories, skills, experiences, passion, and dedication are rich and add tremendous value to the Federation’s work. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, filled with creativity and innovation.

The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) embraces the diversity of our staff and is committed to increasing the diversity of our organization.  As an EEO employer, FCSN is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status or designation.   Also, we welcome parents of children with special needs or those with a disability to apply!

Please learn more about the Federation’s commitment to diversity here.

To Apply:

  • Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, Founder/Executive Search Consultant, Pillar Search & HR Consulting, at cindy@pillarsearch.com.
  • Note: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Search Success: Tanesha Gibbons Joins JVS as Controller!

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.

Exciting News from Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Boston and Pillar Search & HR Consulting

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Boston and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce the appointment of Jim Santiago to the role of Chief Information Officer. Jim joins JVS on July 13, 2020.

As CIO, Jim will be a member of the Executive Team, and will establish the mission and vision of JVS’s technology organization to foster a value-added, user-focused mindset. He will implement technology, process, and engagement steps to optimize staff productivity, support consistent cross-program delivery, and foster an information-driven culture.

Jim was selected following an extensive search based on his unique qualifications. He was recognized as the 2012 CIO of the Year – Nonprofit by the Boston Business Journal / Mass High Tech. He brings extensive experience from positions with leading organizations, including The New England Center for Children, State Street Global Advisors, and FLIR Systems.

Notably, while CIO at The New England Center for Children, which is the global leader in providing effective, evidence-based educational services to children with autism, Jim successfully created business opportunities, improved the technology infrastructure, and updated technology to enhance traditional teaching methods and improve business processes.  

In addition to Jim’s impressive professional experience, he has a strong commitment to the JVS mission of empowering individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, while partnering with employers to hire, develop and retain productive workforces.

“We look forward to Jim’s leadership as JVS evolves into an agency with a fully integrated, highly effective tech infrastructure and systems which will optimize staff, client and alumni success,” said Kira Khazatsky, JVS Chief Operating Officer.

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’s annual operating budget of more than $15 million is derived equally from public and private sources.

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. To learn more, please contact Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

Successful Search! Human Resources Manager for Beyond BookSmart!

Pillar Search & HR Consulting is proud to have worked with Beyond BookSmart, an executive function skills company located in the Greater Boston area, on their successful search for a new Human Resources Manager.

Beyond BookSmart is an Executive Function coaching company whose mission is to help individuals successfully meet today’s challenges, using tools that will benefit them long after they have stopped working with them. Beyond Booksmart uses the work their clients currently face to teach them how to manage their time and attention, plan and prioritize, and become more organized, all so they gain confidence and become willing to take on ever greater challenges. Their corporate headquarters are in Needham, MA, and they employee 300+ coaches nationwide and have 15 full-time employees on the core business team.

Beyond BookSmart’s coaching is done one-to-one, in clients’ homes, as well as online. They currently provide in-person coaching in Massachusetts, Greater New York City area, Western Connecticut, New Jersey, Philadelphia Region, the Charleston area, Chicagoland, South Florida, and online coaching throughout the United States and on three additional continents.

Lisa Cambra will be joining Beyond BookSmart in February 2019 as the Human Resources Manager. In this role, Lisa will manage the full HR function within Beyond Booksmart, including recruiting efforts, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, retention, and essential HR functions. A graduate of Rhode Island College, Lisa was most recently with CVS Health and Tom Curren Companies.

Hire the best! Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides nonprofit human resources consulting and executive search expertise, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to find the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please contact Pillar’s CEO, Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

Pro Bono Posting: Temporary School Nurse (Boston, MA)

Pillar‘s human resources consulting client, Kingsley Montessori School, is in search of a Registered Nurse  beginning in June, 2019.  The selected candidate will work during Kingsley’s summer program and to cover the maternity leave period of our current school nurse through October 2019.   Kingsley is located in Boston’s Back Bay.  ABOUT KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL: Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley is a premier, independent day school guided by a unique blend of Montessori philosophy and innovative programming. Kingsley offers an education tailored to the talents, curiosity, and growth of each student. Our progressive, inquiry based programs cultivate students’ social and academic development, and prepare them to advance successfully to top public and independent middle schools. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain appropriate data and record keeping, to include yearly physicals, immunizations, medication administration plans, emergency action plans and obtain parental consent forms when necessary. Administer and/or supervise the administration of prescription medication to students. Coordinate care for students attending off campus events. Serve as a resource to staff for medical/health related purposes involving students. Identifies abnormal health findings when making a nursing assessment Develops and implements a student health plan Interprets the health status of students to parents and school personnel as necessary. Maintains, evaluates and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students Provides for emergency nursing management for injuries/illnesses Assists in the control of communicable diseases Documents all student interactions within the electronic health record. Assumes other general related responsibilities as may be assigned. Adheres to the adopted policies of Kingsley Montessori School. QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse CPR & First Aid Certification Prior experience in pediatrics preferred Possess a high-level of interpersonal skills, general pleasant demeanor and respectful attitude towards all members of our community Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance student wellness and achieve common goals Commitment to best practices in clinical nursing Commitment to meeting the needs of each child and family Experience using Magnus Health Portal preferred but not required TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BY EMAIL: working@kingsley.org, including a cover letter describing your interest in the position with an overview of your background and experience A current resume