DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy seeks a Director of Development & Communications to expand and sustain revenue streams from individual donors, foundations, corporate and governmental entities to meet the agency’s ever-expanding operational and programmatic needs, as well as to lead the agency’s marketing and communications strategy. The Director of Development & Communications serves as the primary fundraising and communications partner with the Executive Director and the Moran Center’s Board of Directors.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build donor relationships and manage overall fundraising efforts:
- Partner with the Executive Director to execute a “moves management” process with targeted current donors and prospective donors;
- Serve as the staff representative to the Moran Center’s Fundraising Committee;
- Create and execute an annual development plan with the Moran Center’s Fundraising Committee, reflecting the fundraising objectives set out in the Moran Center’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan;
- Lead donor relations activities (individual, foundation, government, and corporate);
- Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with program staff, engaging them, as appropriate, in fundraising efforts;
- Oversee the donor database system (currently Neon), including related personnel; and
- Supervise grant writing, submission, and reporting, as well as personnel.
Coordinate fundraising events:
- Execute the Moran Center’s Annual Gala and burgeoning second annual fundraising event, as well as donor cultivation and appreciation events, including the annual Giving Circle Luncheon, by managing timelines, event budgets, external communications, and contractors, where necessary.
Lead marketing and communication efforts:
- Supervise marketing and communications strategy, as well as personnel.
- Direct the development of materials, content, and tools for raising funds, including the Moran Center’s website, quarterly e-newsletter, marketing brochures, social media platforms, etc.
- Coordinate all requests for print and electronic media for the agency.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Understanding of and commitment to the Moran Center’s work and mission;
- Demonstrated commitment to racial justice;
- Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience;
- Ability to work cooperatively with and under the direction of the Executive Director;
- Creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture;
- Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships;
- Outstanding communications skills, written and oral;
- Ability to multitask while maintaining vigilant attention to detail;
- Comfort with ambiguity and a good sense of humor;
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and interactive office; and
- Experience with Microsoft Office, as well as donor management databases and marketing software.
SALARY-BENEFITS:
- $80,000-90,000 annualized salary;
- Benefits for the full-time position include healthcare, flexible spending account for qualified expenditures, including health care and childcare, retirement savings plan, and generous paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays); and
- Supportive, team-based environment and commitment to ongoing professional development.
The Moran Center will continue accepting applications for the position until filled.
Please email a cover letter and resume to ssierra@moran-center.org.
If you need any accommodations during the application process, please request them by contacting Shirley Sierra, Director of Operations, at ssierra@moran-center.org or 847.492.1410.
The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy’s (“Moran Center”) Mental Health Professional intervenes with clients at a point of legal crisis in an attempt to help improve the overall functioning of youth and their families within multiple life domains, including home, school, and the community. Mental Health Professionals report to the Director of Social Work Services.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct therapeutic counseling, case management, and crisis management to identified clients, including maintenance of clients’ confidential mental health records;
- Track client progress in LegalServer and provide outcomes to the Director of Social Work Services, upon request;
- Draft mitigation reports for both juvenile delinquency and adult criminal proceedings;
- Support youth referred through the City of Evanston’s Juvenile Administrative Hearings and through the Skokie Courthouse Juvenile Diversion Program for counseling and other supportive services;
- Participate in monthly program staff meetings to coordinate professional services and report on client progress;
- Attend one-on-one and group supervision sessions;
- Participate in professional development opportunities, when available;
- Supervise mental health professional interns; and
- Represent the Moran Center within the community, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Master’s Level mental health degree; licensed practitioner preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Skill in decision-making in adversarial circumstances;
- Outstanding communications skills, written and oral;
- Ability to multitask while maintaining vigilant attention to detail;
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice;
- Understanding of and commitment to the Moran Center’s work and mission;
- Comfort with ambiguity and a good sense of humor; and
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and interactive office.
SALARY-BENEFITS:
- $50,000 – $60,000 annualized salary based on experience;
- Benefits for the full-time position include healthcare, flexible spending account for qualified expenditures, including healthcare and childcare, retirement savings plan, and generous paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays); and
- Supportive, team-based environment and commitment to ongoing professional development.
The Moran Center will continue accepting applications for the position until filled.
Please email your resume to Shirley Sierra at ssierra@moran-center.org.
If you need any accommodations during the application process, please request them by contacting Shirley Sierra, Director of Operations, at ssierra@moran-center.org or 847.492.1410.
The legal work of the Moran Center is carried out in criminal courts, civil courts, and in schools. Moran Center attorneys also provide legal trainings and workshops within the community.
Criminal Legal Clerkship (1 position available):
The law clerk will work closely with staff attorneys in representing youth in juvenile delinquency and adult misdemeanor/felony cases as part of a holistic legal-social work team. The clerk will provide case management, interview witnesses, perform investigations, conduct legal research, assist with plea bargains, prepare mitigation reports, and will have the opportunity to participate in trials. Clerks with a 711 license will be given an opportunity to actively participate in the representation of clients. The clerk will also assist staff with the expungement and sealing program and may be asked to assist with trainings on legal rights in the community. Law students eligible for a 711 license are encouraged to apply.
School-Based Civil Legal Clinic Clerkship (1 position available):
The law clerk will work with Moran Center attorneys to provide civil legal services to families within Evanston’s school districts with the goal of stabilizing families to ensure that children succeed and stay in school. The law clerk will support all aspects of representing clients in civil legal matters, including assisting with the general operations of the clinic and assisting pro bono practitioners. The law clerk may draft pleadings, manage discovery and correspondence, conduct legal research, conduct case intakes, and file court documents. Law students eligible for a 711 license are encouraged to apply.
Education Advocacy Clerkship (1 position available):
The Summer Law Clerk will work closely with the Staff Attorneys and Managing Attorney of the Education Advocacy Program representing students. The Education Advocacy Program (“EAP”) advocates ensuring that children with special needs, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or traumatic experiences receive an equitable education with the support and services they deserve. The EAP represents students who are attending or are entitled to attend Evanston and Rogers Park schools. The clerk will provide case management, interview clients and potential witness, review school records, conduct legal research, attend Individualized Education Program meetings, 504 meetings, education advocacy meetings, and/or disciplinary meetings. The clerk may also be asked to assist with trainings on legal rights in the community.
Please address and attach your resume, as well as a cover letter, in an email to Shirley Sierra (ssierra@moran-center.org) with the subject line for the clerkship to which you’re applying by February 28, 2023. Clerks will primarily focus on one practice area, but there may be opportunities for clerks to take cases from multiple practice areas. If you are interested in more than one area, please note it in your cover letter.
SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP
College interns will work with programmatic and administrative staff in all areas of the Moran Center’s services and office operations. Interns will provide some clerical and research support to attorneys, attend various community meetings, assist with the Moran Center’s development and marketing efforts, perform general office duties, including data entry, maintaining legal and/or social work case files, conducting database updates, and assist with other projects as needed. Undergraduate interns will also be provided opportunities to observe court and administrative proceedings.
Please address and attach your resume, as well as a cover letter, in an email to Shirley Sierra (ssierra@moran-center.org) by February 28, 2023 to be considered.
The Moran Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer: People of color, women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, and Veterans are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
