Role Overview: The Treasurer oversees financial health, ensures accurate reporting, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 2+ years in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit, with budgeting or reporting experience.

  • Knowledge of nonprofit accounting (e.g., restricted funds, grants, Form 990) or NJ tax exemptions (preferred).

• Skills:

  • Financial analysis to interpret budgets, statements, and cash flow.

  • Proficiency in accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) for hybrid financial management.

  • Clear reporting to make financial data accessible to non-financial board members.

• Competencies:

  • Fiduciary responsibility to prioritize financial integrity.

  • Analytical thinking to identify risks and opportunities.

  • Transparency and accountability in financial oversight.

  • Commitment to diversity in financial decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting, reconciliation, and tracking of all financial transactions, maintaining proper documentation.

• Provide a financial update at each board meeting, including account overview, expenses, and income.

• Deposit funds within 5 business days of receipt and disburse payments per board-approved agreements, requiring invoices and W-9 forms.

• Collaborate with the President to file state and federal reports, including NJ charitable registration (if applicable) and IRS Form 990.

• Coordinate audits or financial reviews as required by law or board policy.

Role Overview: The Membership Liaison represents members, fosters engagement, and supports recruitment and event strategies.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 3+ years in community or member engagement (e.g., alumni relations, volunteer coordination).

  • Experience recruiting volunteers or talent for organizational roles.

  • Proven social media engagement to increase participation.

• Skills:

  • Relationship building to connect with members and alumni.

  • Social media proficiency (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram) for engagement.

  • CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce, Mailchimp) for member data.

• Competencies:

  • Member advocacy to represent concerns and foster trust.

  • Community building to cultivate an inclusive membership culture.

  • Collaboration with board roles to advance goals.

  • Commitment to inclusion in member engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for members, sharing their concerns with the board.

• Identify alumni for spotlight features with the Public Relations Specialist.

• Network with alumni to identify benefit leads for the Benefits Specialist.

• Support board recruitment of alumni for vacancies.

• Engage members on social media to boost involvement.

• Assist the Events & Marketing Manager with new member welcome strategies.

• Cultivate an inclusive membership culture through active engagement.

Role Overview: The Marketing & Communications Manager leads the strategic development and execution of marketing and communications efforts to ensure RLR’s visibility across all channels in support of engagement and fundraising.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 3+ years in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably in a nonprofit.

  • Experience with branding, content creation, and social media strategies.

  • Website management experience (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace).

• Skills:

  • Strategic planning to design integrated marketing and communications strategies.  

  • Content creation for social media, newsletters, websites, and fundraising materials.  

  • Media management to handle press releases, public announcements, and media relations.  

  • Analytical skills to assess campaign effectiveness and adjust tactics.  

  • Collaboration to align messaging with program, fundraising, and leadership teams.  

  • Vendor coordination to oversee relationships for creative, media, or printing needs.

• Competencies:

  • Visionary leadership to build and maintain a strong brand identity across platforms.  

  • Creative storytelling to engage diverse audiences and promote the mission.  

  • Adaptability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on content creation.  

  • Commitment to equity in ensuring inclusive and accessible communications.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an annual marketing and communications strategy, approved by the Board, to enhance organizational goals.  

• Develop content for social media, newsletters, the website, and fundraising materials.

• Manage media relations, draft and distribute press releases and public announcements.

• Build and maintain brand identity and consistency across all platforms.

• Analyze campaign effectiveness quarterly, adjusting tactics based on data, and report outcomes at board meetings.

• Collaborate with the Fundraising/Development Specialist, Young Adult Coordinator, Young Professional Coordinator, and leadership teams to ensure aligned messaging across programs and campaigns.  

• Oversee vendor relationships for creative, media, or printing needs, maintaining costs within board-approved budgets.

Role Overview: The Corporate Partnerships Liaison secures corporate support, oversees agreements, and aligns partnerships with the nonprofit’s mission.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 4+ years in corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or fundraising.

  • Experience negotiating agreements with legal oversight.

  • Familiarity with nonprofit funding or corporate business community.

• Skills:

  • Relationship management to build trust with partners.

  • Proposal development for sponsorships and funding.

  • Strategic planning for partnership vetting and sustainability.

• Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking to identify high-value partnerships.

  • Ethical leadership for transparency and accountability.

  • Negotiation to balance nonprofit and corporate interests.

  • Advocacy for CSR initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships with corporate partners for financial and in-kind support.

• Review agreements with leadership and legal advisors for compliance.

• Create vetting processes for partnership opportunities.

• Identify new partnerships aligned with the nonprofit’s mission.

• Act as a liaison between the board and corporate stakeholders.

• Develop sponsorship packages and funding proposals.

• Advocate for CSR initiatives benefiting both parties.

Role Overview: The Young Professionals Program Coordinator designs and delivers a curriculum of services to support first-generation graduates transitioning into young professionals, with a focus on professional development for job securement. This role collaborates with board members (e.g., Membership Liaison, Marketing Specialist), external partners, and community stakeholders to create workshops, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities that enhance career readiness. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 3+ years in program coordination, career services, or professional development, preferably in a nonprofit, education, or workforce development setting.

  • Experience designing and delivering training programs or curricula, ideally for young adults or first-generation populations.

  • Familiarity with NJ’s job market, industries, or higher education ecosystem (preferred).

• Skills:

  • Ability to create engaging, practical training content tailored to diverse learners.

  • Strong presentation and group facilitation skills for workshops and events, both virtual and in-person.

  • Effective communication to build relationships with graduates, employers, and partners.

  • Organized approach to planning, executing, and evaluating programs, meeting deadlines and goals.

• Competencies:

  • Passion for empowering first-generation graduates and advancing Real Life Ready’s mission.

  • Dedication to creating inclusive programs that address diverse needs and barriers.

  • Ability to connect with graduates, understanding their challenges and aspirations.

  • Flexibility to adjust programs based on participant feedback or organizational needs.

  • Creative solutions to overcome resource constraints or participant barriers.

Responsibilities:

• Design a comprehensive curriculum of professional development services, including resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies, and workplace professionalism.

• Develop workshops, webinars, and training modules tailored to first-generation graduates’ needs, incorporating industry-specific skills (e.g., tech, healthcare, trades).

• Integrate feedback from graduates and employers to ensure relevance and impact.

• Facilitate virtual and in-person workshops, career fairs, and networking events to connect graduates with employers and mentors.

• Monitor participant progress, providing individualized support (e.g., mock interviews, career counseling).

• Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships Liaison to secure employer partners for job placements, internships, or sponsorships.

• Work with the Marketing Specialist to promote programs via social media, newsletters, and the website.

• Engage with NJ colleges, trade schools, and community organizations to recruit participants.

• Develop metrics (e.g., job placement rates, participant satisfaction) to assess program impact.

• Collect and analyze feedback to refine curriculum and services.

• Report outcomes to the board and funders, contributing to the annual impact report.

• Ensure programs are accessible and inclusive, addressing barriers faced by diverse graduates (e.g., socioeconomic, racial, gender).

• Incorporate culturally relevant content and support for underrepresented groups.

Role Overview: The Young Adults Program Coordinator develops and implements a curriculum of services to support first-generation young professionals transitioning into adulthood, with a focus on life skills such as home buying, financial literacy, and personal development. This role collaborates with board members (e.g., Membership Liaison, Corporate Partnerships Liaison), community organizations, and financial institutions to deliver workshops, counseling, and resources. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 3+ years in program coordination, community education, or life skills training, preferably in a nonprofit, housing, or financial literacy setting.

  • Experience developing and delivering educational programs or curricula, ideally for young adults or first-generation populations.

  • Familiarity with NJ’s housing market, financial systems, or community resources (preferred).

• Skills:

  • Ability to create engaging, practical training content tailored to diverse learners.

  • Strong presentation and group facilitation skills for workshops and events, both virtual and in-person.

  • Effective communication to build relationships with graduates, employers, and partners.

  • Organized approach to planning, executing, and evaluating programs, meeting deadlines and goals.

• Competencies:

  • Passion for supporting first-generation young professionals and advancing Real Life Ready’s mission.

  • Dedication to creating inclusive programs that address diverse needs and barriers.

  • Ability to connect with graduates, understanding their challenges and aspirations.

  • Flexibility to adjust programs based on participant feedback or organizational needs.

  • Creative solutions to overcome resource constraints or participant barriers.

Responsibilities:

• Create a curriculum of life skills services, covering home buying (e.g., mortgage basics, credit building), financial literacy (e.g., budgeting, debt management), and personal development (e.g., time management, wellness).

• Design workshops, webinars, and one-on-one counseling sessions tailored to young professionals’ needs.

• Incorporate input from participants and experts (e.g., financial advisors, realtors) to ensure practical relevance.

• Facilitate virtual and in-person workshops, seminars, and support groups to teach life skills.

• Coordinate partnerships with financial institutions or housing agencies to provide expert-led sessions or resources.

• Offer personalized guidance (e.g., financial planning sessions, home buying consultations) to participants.

• Work with the Corporate Partnerships Liaison to secure sponsors (e.g., banks, real estate firms) for program funding or in-kind support.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Specialist to promote programs through social media, newsletters, and community events.

• Engage NJ community organizations, housing authorities, and financial literacy programs to recruit participants and resources.

• Develop metrics (e.g., financial literacy improvement, home ownership rates) to measure program success.

• Collect participant feedback to refine curriculum and delivery methods.

• Report outcomes to the board and funders, contributing to the annual impact report.

• Ensure programs are accessible and inclusive, addressing barriers faced by diverse graduates (e.g., socioeconomic, racial, gender).

• Incorporate culturally relevant content and support for underrepresented groups.

Role Overview: Leads fundraising initiatives, coordinates board give/get goals, and secures resources to support organization’s programs, ensuring alignment with the mission and financial sustainability.

Additional Qualifications:

• Skills:

  • Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising strategies (e.g., major gifts, crowdfunding, corporate sponsorships) or NJ donor regulations (preferred).

  • Relationship-building to engage donors, sponsors, and community partners.

  • Proficiency in fundraising tools (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Airtable) for hybrid campaign management.

  • Clear communication to articulate funding needs and impact to diverse audiences.

  • Project management to plan and execute fundraising events or campaigns.

• Competencies:

  • Strategic vision to identify and pursue funding opportunities.

  • Ethical stewardship to prioritize donor trust and transparency.

  • Collaborative leadership to motivate the board and stakeholders in fundraising efforts.

  • Commitment to equity in engaging diverse donor communities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan, approved by the Board, targeting diverse revenue streams (e.g., individual donations, grants, corporate partnerships).

• Coordinate board members’ give/get goal of $5,000 annually (per Article III, Section 5), providing resources (e.g., donor lists, grant opportunities) and tracking progress via Airtable within 14 days of each quarter.

• Cultivate and steward donor relationships, ensuring timely acknowledgments (e.g., donor receipts within 7 days) and updates on program impact, in collaboration with the Marketing Specialist.

• Support Corporate Partnerships Liaison in creating corporate sponsorship proposals, submitting at least 3 major applications annually, coordinating with the Treasurer for budget alignment.

• Organize fundraising events (e.g., galas, webinars), ensuring hybrid accessibility and net revenue of at least 50% of event costs, with post-event reports to the Board within 30 days.

• Provide a fundraising update at each board meeting, detailing contributions, campaigns, and pipeline opportunities, archived in Airtable for 5 years.

• Ensure compliance with NJ charitable solicitation laws (e.g., registration, if applicable) and IRS 501(c)(3) fundraising guidelines, in collaboration with the Treasurer and President.

Role Overview: Plans and executes events to enhance organization’s brand visibility, support fundraising goals, and deliver impactful programming to the members.

Additional Qualifications:

• Skills:

  • Event coordination for managing timelines, budgets, and logistics across diverse event types.  

  • Proficiency in tools like Eventbrite, Zoom, and Airtable for hybrid event execution and tracking.  

  • Strong communication to liaise with stakeholders, vendors, and attendees.  

  • Problem-solving to address real-time challenges and ensure seamless event delivery.

• Competencies:

  • Organizational excellence for managing multiple events with precision and efficiency.  

  • Collaborative teamwork to support board members and align events with organization’s mission.  

  • Creativity in designing engaging, inclusive event experiences for diverse audiences.  

  • Commitment to equity in ensuring events are accessible to all graduates.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Marketing Specialist on annual brand events (e.g., awareness campaigns), ensuring hybrid accessibility and 75% attendance of NJ audiences.  

• Partner with the Fundraising/Development Specialist on fundraising events (e.g., galas), achieving 50% net revenue, with reports to the Board within 30 days.  

• Support Young Adult and Young Professional Coordinators with programming events (e.g., workshops), reaching members in hybrid formats.  

• Manage event logistics (venue, vendors, budgeting, promotion), keeping costs within budget and documenting expenses in Airtable within 7 days.  

• Ensure compliance with NJ event regulations and organization values, coordinating with the Treasurer and Secretary.  

• Provide event updates at board meetings.

• Collect post-event feedback via surveys, sharing insights with the Board within 14 days.

Role Overview: Drives the growth of the organization by leading the recruitment of board members, volunteers, and cohort members, ensuring a diverse and committed community to support the organization’s mission.

Additional Qualifications:

• Skills:

  • Recruitment strategy to identify and attract board members, volunteers, and participants.  

  • Relationship-building to engage diverse candidates and foster community connections.  

  • Proficiency in tools like Airtable, Jotform, or LinkedIn for tracking and managing recruitment processes.  

  • Communication to promote opportunities and articulate RLR’s mission to various audiences.  

  • Organizational skills to coordinate recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes.

• Competencies:

  • Create and execute strategies to expand the organization’s network and support its growth targets.  

  • Inclusive leadership to ensure equitable access to leadership and participation roles.  

  • Commitment to integrity in maintaining transparent and fair selection processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an annual recruitment plan with approved KPIs by the Board.  

• Lead the efforts in identifying, nominating, and onboard board members, managing the election process per Article III, Section 4, ensuring hybrid accessibility and a diverse slate of candidates.  

• Design and execute recruitment campaigns for cohort memberships.

• Maintain recruitment records: tracking candidate progress, volunteer hours, and cohort enrollment.

• Provide recruitment updates at board meetings, detailing progress toward goals and organizational impact.