The Director of Finance will be a strategic thought-partner, a hands-on and participative manager who will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas:  finance, business planning and budgeting.  The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the senior team in strategic decision making and operations as the YWCA Princeton continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity.

The Director of Finance will engage in and foster continuous collaboration among the Program Directors to infuse the organization’s mission in the programs and must maintain positive working relationships with all constituents, staff and public, with appropriate knowledge and experience to achieve the goals of the organization and its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and coordinate all financial activities with the YWCA Princeton including payroll, payment of bills, recording of all revenue and contributions, transactions related to the management of the endowment.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program.
• Submit monthly/quarterly grant expenditures for reimbursement.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Program Directors and the Chief Executive Officer; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Review and evaluate company and health insurance needs of the YWCA Princeton.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the Board of Directors.
• Participate in the Strategic Planning of the YWCA Princeton.
• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the Board of Directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Actively participate in Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and other Committees that require input from the Director of Finance.
• Oversee and monitor the Capital Campaign budget, income and expenses.

• Participate in Joint Trustees meetings and provide financial support for the Trustees including recording income and expenses, preparing annual budget and preparation of Form 990.

• Collaborate with external organizations to create new programs.
• Continue to build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the YWCA Princeton programs, missions and goals.
• Represent the YWCA Princeton at special events and community meetings.
• Oversee financial transactions relating to all special fundraising events.
• Monitor the YWCA Princeton Pearl Bates Scholarship funds and recommend changes as necessary.
• Identify, develop and oversee finance strategy for major purchases (equipment/service agreements) and capital improvements in conjunction with the CEO for Board consideration and approval.
• Assist the Development Office in cultivating relationships with potential donors/supporters for the YWCA Princeton.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
• At least seven to 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally six-plus years of Board financial and operations management experience
• A track record in grants management
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of account and reporting software.  Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge software is a plus
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• A multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adjust in a fast-pace environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the YWCA Princeton

YWCA Princeton strives to provide an environment that promotes resilience, optimism, kindness, achievement and opportunity for growth, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and a team-oriented atmosphere. Our vision is a future reimagined, where we are confident in purpose and united in solidarity. Our Finance Team consists of one full-time employee, plus a corps of volunteers and an engaged Board of Directors. The people who thrive on our team are passionate, curious, creative, open-minded, flexible, self-directed, and willing to model our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. They are also results-driven, detail-oriented, technology savvy and responsible.

Please send a cover letter, and resume to hr@ywcaprinceton.org. Your application materials should demonstrate why you should be considered for this position and what skills, experience, talents, and interest you can bring to the interview process.  No phone call please.  Only interested candidate will be contacted.

This is a full time position with some schedule flexibility.  Generally, the hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekend and evening work. You will report the BCRC Director. The office environment is relaxed and encourages open communication and creativity. It is a team environment with a work hard play hard attitude.

As the Program and Transport Coordinator you will be required to work directly with breast cancer patients by helping them to navigate multiple challenges ranging from transportation to their treatments to choosing a wig to wear while experiencing medical hair loss.  Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Driving survivors in our company Honda mini-van to medical appointments, cancer treatment, BCRC programs and classes, or any other breast cancer related appointments agreed upon by you and the BCRC Director.
• Communicating on a regular basis with patient navigators at various hospitals and cancer centers to discuss patients who might need transportation to appointments.
• Overseeing the maintenance of the BCRC van by taking it to the car wash, wiping down the interior after every ride, keeping the gas tank full, scheduling service appointments with Honda, and any other issue that may arise regarding the use and maintenance of the vehicle.
• Utilizing good listening skills while working with survivors to determine what BCRC programs and services might be useful in supporting her through her treatment
• Manage the transportation schedule and keep accurate records regarding who you are driving and to where
• Collecting feedback from each survivor
• Collecting feedback from hospital staff
• Working with Support Services Coordinator to assist with support meet-ups, healing arts programs, and all other integrative and holistic services offered by the BCRC
• Following up with every survivor after providing a service
• Conduct intake interviews for all women that only speak Spanish
• Translate from Spanish to English whenever needed including translation of marketing materials, flyers, and power point presentations
• Assist with all fundraising events which may include talking to potential sponsors, soliciting donations for silent auctions, calling local vendors for food donations and any other tasks related to event planning and production
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and management
• Conduct outreach and education programs in Spanish
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Assist other staff with any tasks they may need help with including phone calls, wig and bra inventory, organizing storage in attic and basement, loading and unloading vehicle for outreach programs
• Writing thank you notes and acknowledgment letters to donors
• Overseeing the birthday card program which includes coordinating volunteers to make the cards, organizing the mailing schedule, addressing the envelopes, making sure that other staff members have signed the cards, mailing the cards on time
• Overseeing various October awareness month initiatives including the distribution of bows for the BCRC Paint the Town Pink program
• Communicating daily with other staff members to coordinate assistance with daily survivor programs and activities
• Researching possible funding opportunities
• Implementing specialized programs specifically for the Latina survivors
• Any other tasks assigned to you by the director

   Job Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Excellent communicator in English and Spanish written and spoken
• Clean driving record
• Can use a GPS and has good sense of direction
• Some knowledge of breast cancer
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite especially excel and Power Point
• Some counseling, teaching, or nursing experience
• Can lift up to 25 pounds
• Problem solver
• Organized
• Professional appearance
• Can think outside the box
• Team player
• Multi-tasker
• Comfortable talking about very serious matters
• Can keep information confidential
• Some experience organizing events
• Some fundraising experience
• Understands social media
• Keeps up with emails, texts, and phone messages daily
• Responsive to all inquiries
• Ability to function optimally in a fast paced environment
• Creative thinker
• Problem solver
• Some experience running wellness programs

Personality traits necessary for success in this role:

• Professional demeanor
• Keeps information confidential
• Emotionally intelligent
• Active listener
• Friendly and kin
• Smiles a lot
• Highly Energetic
• Positive thinker
• Creative problem solver
• Assertive when necessary
• Comfortable talking with hospital staff

Including nurses and doctors

• Good conversationalist
• Mission driven
• Good sense of direction
• Enjoys driving
• Quick thinking
• Great at multi-tasking
• Great sense of humor
• Compassionate
• Direct communicator
• Open-minded
• Self-motivated
• Self-confident
• Calm under pressure
• Loves to learn
• Creative
• Driven to give back to the community
• Resilient
• Does not require constant direction
• Loves to have fun and laughs easily
• Enjoys helping others
• Understand the “gray” areas in life
• Organized
• Meticulously clean
• Flexible
• Comfortable with change
• Honest
• Person of integrity

If you are ready for a wonderful experience where you learn, grow, and be a part of a unique organization where lives are impacted daily then send us a cover letter detailing why you would like to be a part of our team and a resume to pflory@ywcaprinceton.org.

The Young Wonders Child Development Center at the YWCA Princeton offers an exceptional child care program for children 8 weeks to 6 years old that emphasizes well-rounded learning using the Creative Curriculum. We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher for our toddler classroom (20 weeks to 30 months). This person must be able to work between the hours of 7:15-am-6 pm Monday through Friday. You will rotate with other teachers to cover opening and closing shifts.

Requirements for full-time assistant teacher:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Community College (A.A.) preferred
• Minimum of 1 year child care experience working with toddlers
• Experience with the Creative Curriculum preferred but not required

Apply

For consideration, please send a cover letter and your resume to: Tara O’Shea at toshea@ywcaprinceton.org or Cassandra Mendoza at cmendoza@ywcaprinceton.org

The YWCA Princeton is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Before and After School Program for the 2019-2020 school year in the Princeton School District. This individual will assist the Head Site Supervisor with various responsibilities and duties for the Before and After School Program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To support compliance with all state regulations related to maintenance of the New Jersey Child Care Center License and with the Mission of The YWCA Princeton.
• To effectively help children complete homework assignments, engage in enrichment activities, model respect towards staff and children, and encourage an appreciation & respect of cultural differences among the people we interact with every day.
• To effectively support child safety procedures as well as help with set up at the beginning of each day, personally greet children and parents/guardians, maintain proper sign-in/sign-out procedures and to help children maintain behavioral boundaries.
• To communicate with the Head Site Supervisor regarding group/individual management issues as they arise among the children & staff.
• To attend staff meetings, professional development, and program evaluations as requested.
• To assist with record-keeping & for program activities.
• To be ready to carry out procedures in the Emergency Plan for After School Program site as necessary.
• To carry out any other assignments as directed by Director of Programs

Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a minimum High School Diploma or related life experience.
• A minimum of one year experience in child care/after school program or an alternative in compliance with the state childcare license.
• A desire to work with children in a school age setting
• Must be reliable, detail oriented, motivated and personable
• Able to work well with a team of others and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to work flexible hours as needed
• Required fingerprint/background check prior to start date in compliance with New Jersey State Department of Child and Family Services
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified (certifications can be earned upon hire within 90 days)
• Sensitive to the Mission of the YWCA Princeton.

Hours

• Before School Program: Monday-Friday from 7:00-8:15am
• After School Program: Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:00pm
• Early Dismissals: 12:45-6:00pm
• Full Days: 8:00am-6:00pm

NOTE: Early Dismissals and Full Days are are not on a regular basis and are considered extra hours. Calendars will be distributed at the orientation session.

Apply

For consideration, please send a cover letter and your resume to: Tara O’Shea at toshea@ywcaprinceton.org or Letia Taylor at ltaylor@ywcaprinceton.org. 

The YWCA Princeton is seeking a Head Site Supervisor for the Before and After School Program for the 2019-2020 school year in the Princeton School District. This individual will be responsible for planning, implementing, and leading groups of children in assigned activities and following positive discipline procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Set a positive example for staff and children by practicing the Mission Statement.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of full day After School Program, including caring for children’s daily needs, proper sign-in/out procedures, all program activities, snacks, and set up and clean-up of the physical space. Assume primary responsibility for the safety and welfare of all children. Be physically present when the program is in operation.
• Function as a Head Site Supervisor for the Child Care Program. Teach children age appropriate skills, guide relationship building, make arts and crafts, and engage children in indoor and outdoor play and gross motor activity.
• Implement a behavior management plan for children. Efficiently redirect inappropriate behaviors and guide the program discipline system to effectively create a positive educational environment.
• Develop and implement all activities and the daily schedule. This includes the researching and writing of lesson plans and Program Quality Standards which meet developmental goals for children’s education. Create new and innovative activities for children.
• Be a liaison and primary point of contact for parents and families. Provide excellent customer service through face to face contact and phone calls. Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Oversee scheduling for ASP regular, early dismissal & full days.
• Inspire and lead your staff, improve staff morale and develop staff.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At least one year experience directly working with school age children
• At least one year experience working with children in a formal program such as child care, day camp, after school program, etc.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work
• A desire to work with children in a school age setting
• Proven success with staff supervision, program development and implementation, implementation of safety protocols and regulations, and excellent customer service
• Must be reliable, detail oriented, motivated and personable
• Must be a strong leader that is able to work well independently and/or with a team of others and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding character, enthusiasm, patience, adaptability, sound judgment and a sense of humor
• Be able to work flexible hours as needed
• Required fingerprint/background check prior to start date in compliance with New Jersey State Department of Child and Family Services
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified (certifications can be earned upon hire within 90 days)

Hours

• Before School Program: Monday-Friday from 7:00-8:15am
• After School Program: Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:00pm
• Early Dismissals: 12:45-6:00pm
• Full Days: 8:00am-6:00pm

NOTE: Early Dismissals and Full Days are are not on a regular basis and are considered extra hours. Calendars will be distributed at the orientation session.

Apply

For consideration, please send a cover letter and your resume to: Tara O’Shea at toshea@ywcaprinceton.org or Letia Taylor at ltaylor@ywcaprinceton.org.

We offer a variety of aquatics classes and pool times in  Plainsboro. We are seeking a candidate comfortable working with children, teens, adults and special needs students and who has familiarity with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Our goal is to provide a fun, friendly, and safe environment for our swimmers – new, seasoned, and recreational. Must be responsible and a command for all aspects swimming and pool safety.

Requirements

• Must possess a current certification with either American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Training.
• Willing to obtain necessary certifications to teach American Red Cross Learn to Swim lessons
• Minimum 1-year related work experience.

Hours

• September-June: Monday-Friday from 6:30-9:30pm and Saturdays from 1:00-5:30pm
• Summer Hours: Monday-Friday from 10:00am -7:30pm

Apply

For consideration, please send a cover letter and your resume to: Tara O’Shea at toshea@ywcaprinceton.org