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WHEDA serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financial and technical resources to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture.

WHEDA values Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as part of our culture.

WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package (https://www.wheda.com/about-wheda/careers/benefits).  WHEDA offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, State Retirement plan; 457 Deferred Compensation, Group Term Life Insurance (and optional term life insurance for family members), Disability Insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation time twenty eight (28) personal holiday hours, Twelve (12) paid legal holidays per year, tuition reimbursement program.

WHEDA is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.  Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

WHEDA has a hybrid work policy where certain employees may enjoy a remote work schedule, based on position and business needs. See more details below related to this specific position.

WHEDA is seeking a Paralegal to join our Legal Department in our Madison facility.

 

SALARY: Hiring Range for this position is from $58,226 to $71,550 Annually. Offered Salary will be based on qualifications and internal pay equity.  WHEDA provides a competitive salary and WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package which includes retirement, health insurance and deferred compensation programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The position of Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal services for multi‐family real estate and construction loan processing, primarily ensuring proper loan documentation and necessary facilitation of loan pre‐closing and final closing meetings.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·         Participates in multi‐family loan closings (and possibly economic development loan closings). This includes reviewing loan approval and loan committee minutes; drafting and finalizing all loan documents; ordering and reviewing title commitments; reviewing surveys; creating and updating closing checklists; coordinating and participating in all loan closing calls; and undertaking other closing‐related activities.

·         Participates in post‐closing activities for multi‐family loans (and possibly economic development loans). This includes reviewing title endorsements associated with the construction draw; ordering and reviewing updated title endorsements as part of the conversion process; drafting amendments to loan documents as needed; preparing satisfactions and releases; and undertaking all other post‐closing activities.

·         Performs a variety of general office activities, including, but not limited to creation and maintenance of legal records, tracking mechanisms, forms, and operating procedures.

·         Reviews, prepares, and tracks land use restriction agreements, which includes reviewing and preparing applicable forms, updating tracking lists, preparing, and sending transmittal letters, preparing applicable files and other related documents.

·         Prepares bond closing documents and assists with bond closing procedures, including scheduling public hearings; reviewing contracts and other related bond documents; coordinating the delivery of bond issue approvals; and/or, performing other related activities.

·         Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Associate degree or completion of approved paralegal program AND 2 years of experience as a paralegal; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

·         Prior experience with real estate transactions, loan closings or construction financing preferred.

·         Paralegal Certification

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·         Legal principles, ethics, practices, and procedures

·         Customer service principles

·         Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

·         Secured transactions

·         Underwriting and servicing documentation procedures and practices

·         Legal documents analysis

·         Drafting and processing legal documents including title policy and survey review.

·         Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

·         Analyzing problems and making appropriate recommendations for resolution

·         Developing government policy

·         Nurturing business relationships

·         Strong adherence to confidentiality in working with clients and vendors

·         Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process improvement

Remote Work Options:

This position has a work schedule that will initially be 100% in-office. After training is complete, it is at the discretion of the direct manager when the employee may begin a hybrid work schedule.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open for 14 days.

Questions may be directed to [email protected].

This position is not eligible for a work-related immigration visa sponsorship.

We request you do not include a photo of yourself with your application for employment.  Any submitted will be removed prior to viewing by hiring leaders.  Thank you.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Operating Under an Affirmative Action Plan.

 

Carpenter

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Wisconsin Management Company & FGS The Restoration Company provides construction, water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire damage restoration and trauma cleanup services in Madison, Wisconsin – our territory expands throughout Dane County and into surrounding counties, and we occasionally work outside these areas. We have a growing, in-house staff of project managers, carpenters, and painters who provide detailed estimates and timely repairs.

We are looking for an experienced full-time Carpenter to oversee a diverse multi-site portfolio of properties. WMC offers great salaries, benefits, flexibility and paid time off!

Job Summary
The Carpenter will construct, install, and repair structures in the construction field. The Carpenter will have knowledge of residential construction and remodeling trades, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, quality, cost and safety.

Principal Duties
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, doors, siding, decks, soffit & fascia and trim, or hardware using carpenter’s hand and power tools
• Perform interior and exterior carpentry work involved in the construction, remodeling, repair and general maintenance of buildings and facilities. May include finish/trim and rough carpentry work
• Perform demolition, labor, and clean up on job sites as needed
• Requisition materials and supplies from inventory and orders from vendors
• Make sketches, read blueprints and diagrams
• Oversee laborers or technicians as needed, assigns and inspects work regularly
• May build, erect, and work on scaffolding
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of four or more years of carpentry or related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current insurance
• Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Must possess high attention to detail
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills and time management skills
• Ability to read building specifications, blueprints and as-builds
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, integrity and trustworthiness
• Ability to work independently
Must be able to:
• Work indoors/outdoors subject to changing conditions
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time with occasional bending and kneeling
• Reach overhead
• Lift, carry, push, and pull objects occasionally up to 100lbs
• Willing to travel locally within 1-2 hours of Madison as needed
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls

Web Designer

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Web Designer

Introduction

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation is a nonprofit organization which exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society, a state agency which connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.

Who We Are

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to support the Wisconsin Historical Society and further their mission of collecting, preserving, and sharing history. As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, the Foundation receives grants and private contributions benefiting the Society, administers the membership program and provides marketing and communications services for the Society.

This role will be expected to uphold the Society’s core values:

  • Embrace a spirit of service.
  • Engage our expertise.
  • Spark enthusiasm.
  • Cultivate inclusion.
  • Exceed expectations.
  • Think big and grow with purpose

Position Purpose

This Web Designer is responsible for improving the Wisconsin Historical Society’s web user interface and design with a focus on marketing and communications initiatives. This person will work closely with the Society’s marketing and information technology teams to properly support, maintain, and create web content across the many departments within the Wisconsin Historical Society.

This role is part of a fast-paced, in-house Wisconsin Historical Foundation team that includes marketing, public relations, social media, web and development professionals who work in collaboration to grow awareness of the Wisconsin Historical Society portfolio.

This role is also a core member of a new cross-functional Digital Experience team. This new team primarily includes Marketing and IT staff members. The IT Director and Director of Marketing & Communications will collaborate to provide direction and support to the team members.

All applications must include access to your professional design portfolio. Applications without samples will not be considered.  

Core Duties

1.  Update, maintain, and seek to improve webpage content, layout, and user experience across various society web holdings based on Marketing, Communication priorities and Society Goals.

2.  Maintain adherence to brand standards as set by the Senior Graphic Designer – including typography, photo style, colors, etc. to ensure brand identity and message consistency across web platforms.

3.  Review and understand relevant market research findings, web best practices based on competitor and customer analysis, as well as industry standards and advancement to apply to Society web strategies. Optimize the web experience to deliver on key marketing KPIs

4.  Understand the technical requirements behind each digital user experience element and work closely with (internal & external) front- and back-end developers to plan for and implement those components.

5.  Consult with owners and stakeholders to understand project goals, explain research into improving site usability, establish expectations & processes, and complete projects with thorough review.

6.  Leverage usability testing frameworks and facilitate testing websites for a variety of users across a number of different browsers and devices and ensure that page elements are present and functional when the site goes live and to suggest improvements to user experience.

7.  Advocate for the digital user experience in the development of marketing strategies to grow the Society’s audience, and market all Society services.

8.  Monitor web for improvements to accessibility, responsiveness and advocate for others to follow best practices in accessibility when editing web pages.

9.  Create and prototype wireframes, sitemaps, and customer processes through various web experiences to improve usability of Society web experience.

10.  Follow CSS and html design standards and components when building and maintaining webpages

11.  Leverage analytics and accessibility tools to enhance the user experience and facilitate user research

12.   Develop reusable design elements and templates using existing guidelines for look, layouts, contents, and interface elements.

13.   Edit specialized content and design custom made styling and functionality as requested

14.  Supervise interns as necessary

Experience

  • Strong design skills with experience in web and user-interface design, multimedia design, content management, and multimedia programming and technology
  • Experience working with data display, responsive design, and front-end web development (preferred)
  • Experience with UI and UX Design for a variety of workflows and journeys
  • Experience composing pages and determining where to locate page elements and how to balance the overall look and flow
  • Experience with image editing, including cropping, resizing, color correction, and optimization of images for desktop or mobile browsers
  • Experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, JQuery, and JAVA software and systems
  • Strong copy-writing skills (preferred)
  • 1-3 years of related experience

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to think strategically and translate vision into action plans
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to align project goals with end user interactions
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data
  • Familiarity with accessible web design standards
  • Experience creating mock-ups and wireframes
  • Familiarity with typography principles
  • Familiarity with testing for creative optimization

Education

This position requires a minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field, such as applied science in web graphic design or another similar field (or equivalent experience).

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to do the following throughout the day: operate a computer.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position eligible for the Wisconsin Historical Foundation’s benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; competitive retirement plan including employer match, and generous paid time off and paid holiday policy. This position offers compensation range of $63,800 – $67,700, dependent upon qualifications and experience and includes participation in the Wisconsin Historical Foundation’s annual incentive compensation plan (a board-approved annual bonus program based on team performance and metrics).

Hybrid Workplace

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation encourages a hybrid work format for this position. Schedule to be determined with supervisor upon hire. All Wisconsin Historical Foundation staff are required to attend occasional in-person meetings or events in or near Madison, Wisconsin and are responsible for their own commute/travel.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following items to Erika Flaherty at [email protected], or mail them to Wisconsin Historical Foundation, ATTN: Erika Flaherty, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706.

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed resume
  • Include your portfolio as an attachment or linked in resume, demonstrating your previous work as a web designer

Applications will be accepted until November 6. Direct inquiries to Erika Flaherty at [email protected].

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is committed to fostering and promoting values of diversity and equity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified 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

Front of the House Supervisor

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Front of the House Supervisor

Front of the House Supervisor

Introduction: Enter information about your available position and introduce the organization or community

Madison College’s Dining Services is seeking a Front of House (FOH) Supervisor to oversee operations at the Truax Campus.

The Front of House Supervisor provides leadership and direct supervision to FOH staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, providing training, and facilitating communication between the FOH and Back of House (BOH) teams. The FOH Supervisor will oversee cashiering, troubleshooting, and task delegation for areas like cashiers and the coffee shop, while ensuring cleanliness and accessibility for customers.

The Front of House Supervisor will also handle POS system reporting, product, and price adjustments, and assist with inventory and ordering. Schedule flexibility is required, as the position may need to cover shifts outside regular hours.

Position Summary: Enter information about the role and responsibility of the position

• Manages, schedules, plans and assigns daily workload for all front of house staff. Assure staffing is within budgeted labor cost projections. Develops a positive and safe work environment. Adjusts staff schedules as necessary to meet immediate service needs.

• Daily cashiering, handling cash transactions with customers, scanning goods, collecting payments, issuing receipts, giving refunds, and change if applicable. Ensure cash accuracy and addresses any cash discrepancies within a timely manner. Balance cash drawers by counting cash at beginning and end of work shifts. Perform bank deposits.

• Works in conjunction with the Back of the House (BOH) Supervisor to ensure all areas in dining services are staffed and prepared to serve customers.

• Oversee all sanitation for Front of House spaces at the Truax and Health campuses. Inform and train Front of House staff on any sanitation practices. Ensure areas are operational and following all college safety and sanitation protocols.

• Demonstrated cash handling ability, experience with cash registers; manage financial transactions.

• Supervisory experience with waitstaff and cashiers, customer service relations, short and long term operational planning.

Job Details: Enter information about hours/shifts, travel, work conditions, probation, and background checks

This is a full time, 52-weeks per year position with flexible working hours Monday – Friday between 6:30am – 5:00pm

Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Qualifications: Enter information about the education, training, licensure/certifications, and/or experience required

• Associate Degree or equivalent working experience. *Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.

• AND

• Five (5) years of directly related work experience required to successfully perform this position.

For the full posting, please view by clicking this link:

https://madisoncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/jobsatMadisonCollege/job/Truax-Campus-Madison/Front-of-the-House-Supervisor_R0005177

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5667091

About Us

Welcome! Thank you for visiting our career site, where Madison College is committed to matching talent to opportunity. We are known for our real-world, smart approach to learning – offering students innovative, high-tech career pathways and college transfer opportunities with more than 150 programs to choose from. Madison College is a great place to work and has been for over 100 years, serving more than 33,000 students in 12 south-central Wisconsin counties. The College offers generous salaries, benefits, and an inspiring work environment. Employees enjoy a culture dedicated to lifelong learning, wellness and inclusiveness.

Take some time and look around — once you’ve have a chance to explore our current opportunities, apply to the ones you feel best suit your interests, background and experiences. Thereafter, you can keep track of your application status and watch for new opportunities that might be of interest to you.

Along with our competitive wages, check out the benefits that we offer: https://madisoncollege.edu/careers

Learn More about Madison College: https://madisoncollege.edu/about

As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.

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Back of the House Supervisor

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Back of the House Supervisor

Back of the House Supervisor

Introduction: Enter information about your available position and introduce the organization or community

Madison College’s Dining Services is hiring a Back of House (BOH) Supervisor to lead and supervise BOH staff at the Truax Campus. The BOH Supervisor will oversee menu development and production schedules for the Truax and School of Health cafe, quick-serve retail operations, and catering. Key responsibilities include ensuring proper food production practices, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and managing cleanliness in BOH areas.

The Back of House Supervisor also assist with procurement, inventory management, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Schedule flexibility is a must, as the BOH Supervisor may need to fill in outside regular hours.

Position Summary: Enter information about the role and responsibility of the position

• Hire, train, schedule and supervise kitchen staff. Manages schedules and assigns the work of all kitchen staff to assure budgeted labor cost projections are met. Adjusts staff schedules to meet immediate service needs. Step in to work all stations as needed.

• Works in conjunction with the Front of the House (FOH) Supervisor to ensure all areas in dining services are staffed and prepared to service customers.

• Assist with managing the procurement process of all food and supplies by assessing the needs of the kitchen production based on time of year.

• Experience leading high volume fast-paced back of house work environment, including multiple production schedules, staff management and catering. Critical thinking abilities to include crisis and situational management. Training practices for implementation of new processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of an entire food menu and it’s preparation.

• Facilities awareness including operational purchases, troubleshooting equipment failures, recommending repairs, scheduled maintenance and remodeling needs.

• Facilitate preventative maintenance on all kitchen equipment. Inform and educate staff on personal hygiene standards per Dane County Health and Food Services regulations.

Job Details: Enter information about hours/shifts, travel, work conditions, probation, and background checks

This is a full time, 52-weeks per year position with flexible working hours between Monday – Friday 6:30am – 5:00pm.

Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Qualifications: Enter information about the education, training, licensure/certifications, and/or experience required

o Associate Degree or equivalent working experience. *Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.

o AND

o Five (5) years of directly related work experience required to successfully perform this position.

For the full posting, please view by clicking this link: https://madisoncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/jobsatMadisonCollege/job/Truax-Campus-Madison/Back-of-the-House-Supervisor_R0005176

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5667105

About Us

Welcome! Thank you for visiting our career site, where Madison College is committed to matching talent to opportunity. We are known for our real-world, smart approach to learning – offering students innovative, high-tech career pathways and college transfer opportunities with more than 150 programs to choose from. Madison College is a great place to work and has been for over 100 years, serving more than 33,000 students in 12 south-central Wisconsin counties. The College offers generous salaries, benefits, and an inspiring work environment. Employees enjoy a culture dedicated to lifelong learning, wellness and inclusiveness.

Take some time and look around — once you’ve have a chance to explore our current opportunities, apply to the ones you feel best suit your interests, background and experiences. Thereafter, you can keep track of your application status and watch for new opportunities that might be of interest to you.

Along with our competitive wages, check out the benefits that we offer: https://madisoncollege.edu/careers

Learn More about Madison College: https://madisoncollege.edu/about

As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.

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Finance and Accounting Manager

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Join the WARF finance and accounting team to manage financial reporting, audit and budget processes, and related systems for a mission driven, supporting organization of UW-Madison. The Finance and Accounting Manager performs a wide range of duties related to preparing internal financial statements and budget projections on a quarterly basis, leading the team to maintain and improve various accounting and financial processes and procedures, including those that integrate with outside software applications. In addition, this position will be the lead interface with the outside tax and audit firm and is also responsible for managing internal and external key partnerships. This position will demonstrate WARF’s values of innovation, teamwork, and accountability, working collaboratively across the organization.

You’ll enjoy this role if you like to:

  • Prepare and manage financial data and information
  • Deliver, coordinate, and present financial related reports to a variety of key partners, both internal and external
  • Apply accounting and finance knowledge and experience both independently and within a team environment

In this role, you’ll be empowered and accountable for:

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial data as needed along with review of general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Managing all accounts, ledgers, and financial reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements, and maintain internal control safeguards.
  • Assisting with preparation of annual budgets, compare budget to actual figures, determine and report trends, and analyze/explain variances.
    Managing and coordinating the auditors in the completion of outside audits.
  • Mentoring and developing a team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and building of an effective and collaborative team.
  • Assisting outside tax preparer in preparing IRS reporting Forms 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax and monitoring the tax-exempt status.
    Managing accounting activity with investment portfolio trustee, including data transfer, reconciliation, and relationship management.
  • Manage accounts receivable/payable systems for licensing revenue and patent expense reimbursement; work with contract management team and IT staff to maintain and upgrade the receivable and payable systems.

You’ll be off to a great start if you demonstrate:

  • Experience with financial and accounting processes and systems, within a nonprofit organization is ideal
  • Experience with budget development and management and auditing processes
  • Teamwork through the ability to effectively communicate and build trust across identities of key partners.
  • Innovation through excellent problem-solving capabilities, integrating diverse views, finding meaningful alternatives, and settling differences in productive ways.
  • Accountability to follow through on commitments, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage sensitive and financial information with confidentiality.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field or equivalent experience.

You’ll be recognized and compensated by:

  • Competitive pay, including a salary range starting at $120,000.
  • Health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental health benefits, domestic partner benefits, generous paid time off package, including time off to volunteer and vote, parental leave, employer-funded defined benefit retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance policy, and employee assistance and wellness programs.
  • Inclusive and accessible work environment, including flexible and hybrid work arrangements, paid on-site parking and bus passes, and professional development opportunities.

 

To Apply:

We encourage all individuals interested in this opportunity to apply via our career portal: https://www.warf.org/about-warf/careers/ WARF promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse environment and encourages all individuals to apply if you believe you are able to learn and perform the required responsibilities of this position. If you feel you can do the job and are excited about it but not sure if you meet the qualifications, consider applying as we’d love to connect with you!

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. If you need to request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 608-960-9840.

 

The Organization:

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation helps steward the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization and investment for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Founded in 1925, WARF is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in research and making a difference—for the researcher, the university, commercialization partners and the world. WARF’s mission is to promote, encourage and aid scientific research by patenting and licensing university inventions, playing an active role in UW–Madison spinoff companies, and managing an $3B endowment to support the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization and investment. For additional information, please visit: http://www.warf.org.

 

Director of Finance and Administration

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Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration
Full Time – Salaried

At Heartland Farm Sanctuary, our mission is to inspire compassion for animals, the earth, and each other. We fulfill this mission through three core programs: farm animal rescue and care, which provides rehabilitative care to farm animals who have endured neglect, abandonment, or have no other place to go; humane education, designed to nurture children’s empathy, appreciation and respect for the environment and the interconnectedness of all living things; and individual therapy, which utilizes the therapeutic benefits of nature and animals to support a variety of mental, physical, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Our programs are designed to not only function independently but also intertwine and enhance each other, creating a sanctuary where respect and compassion flow in every direction.

How You Will Make a Difference
As the Director of Finance and Administration at Heartland, your strategic leadership in
administrative, operational, financial, and human resources management will ensure the seamless functioning of the organization. You’ll collaborate across teams to engage in long-term planning, optimize operations, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, all in support of our mission to inspire compassion for animals, the earth, and each other, making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for:

● Financial Responsibilities:
○ Overseeing financial functions, including accounts payable and receivable, while managing relationships with banks, accounting firms, and auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
○ Leading the departmental and overall budget process, including tracking revenues, expenses, and cash position.
○ Managing organizational cash flow and providing financial forecasts to the Executive Director and Board.
○ Supporting grants management and compliance by ensuring adherence to funding guidelines and deadlines.

● Human Resources:
○ Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge through research, training, and consultation with Heartland’s board of directors or outsourced HR consultants.
○ Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures that comply with labor laws and support organizational goals, including employee benefits strategy, wage scale research, and recruiting processes.
○ Fostering a positive organizational culture that reflects Heartland’s mission and values, addressing cultural and interpersonal challenges, and ensuring employees feel valued, heard, and supported in conflict resolution and professional growth.
○ Implementing best practices for employee engagement, development, and retention, while overseeing orientation and onboarding for new hires.
○ Overseeing employee payroll and benefits administration.

● Operations:

○ Land, Sustainability and Stewardship: Overseeing the development and maintenance of all facilities and grounds initiatives, including the one-acre garden, sensory garden, memorial garden, and other outdoor spaces. This responsibility includes managing building projects and ensuring that all physical spaces support Heartland’s mission and values.
■ Lead the effort to establish the ‘Land, Sustainability, and Stewardship Department,’ by developing a long-term strategy for land stewardship, building projects, and environmental initiatives.
○ Operational Support: Ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the organization by managing resources effectively and optimizing processes. This includes overseeing IT strategy/staff support, and other administrative functions that ensure operational efficiency.
○ Compliance and Risk Management: Conducting an inventory of compliance requirements, cataloging significant risks, and overseeing insurance policies, audits, and compliance-related activities, including records management and retention.

● Organizational Leadership
○ Serving as a key member of the leadership team, actively participating in weekly leadership meetings to address critical areas for Heartland’s smooth operation and strategic direction.
○ Acting as the finance committee liaison to ensure financial oversight and alignment with organizational goals.
○ Supporting the strategic plan by managing relationships with strategy consultants and developing methods to track progress in implementing strategic initiatives.
○ Contributing to organizational decision-making by providing insights based on financial, operational, and human resources perspectives, ensuring all areas of the organization are aligned with Heartland’s mission and values.
○ Fostering a collaborative leadership environment by promoting open communication and teamwork across all departments, helping to break down silos and encourage a unified approach to achieving Heartland’s goals.

Who We Are Looking For:

The Director of Finance and Administration must have:

● An unwavering commitment to the mission, values, and strategic priorities, ensuring that all actions and decisions align with the organization’s overarching goals.
● Demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence with a keen sense of self-awareness and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
● Strong skills in conflict resolution and relationship-building, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected.
● Strategic thinking and a visionary mindset to contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of the organization.
● Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, maintain composure during crises, and embrace change with a positive and proactive attitude.
● The capability to streamline and optimize day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency in achieving organizational goals.
● Experience in managing and mentoring others, providing supportive leadership, and fostering a positive, growth-oriented work environment.
● Reliable transportation to the sanctuary in Stoughton.

We strongly encourage people of every race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and ability to apply.

Additional Details:
Preferred start date: November 1, 2024
Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Leadership
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Administrative Coordinator, Grounds and Maintenence Coordinator
Location: Heartland Farm Sanctuary, Stoughton (with some ability to work remotely)
Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Healthcare benefits, paid time off, + the chance to be part of a place that values compassion and belonging. Enjoy unlimited goat and sheep snuggles, find peace walking through our beautiful grounds, and experience the genuine joy of watching children connect with nature and animals. Join a team that shares in laughter, supports each other’s growth, and works together in a compassionate environment that values healing and wellness for both people and animals.

Please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Kes Allen.

Retrofit Installer Crew Member

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Retrofit Installer Crew Member

Join our Mission: Become an Energy Retrofit Crew Member!

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives and the environment? Are you passionate about sustainability and improving the lives of others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to making homes more energy-efficient and comfortable, especially for low-to-moderate income families and communities. As an Energy Retrofit Crew Member, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission, directly contributing to making homes healthier, safer, and more affordable.

In this role, you will:

  • Play a vital role in our mission by installing energy-saving measures and performing essential repairs in residential buildings.
  • Help families save money on their energy bills and improve their homes’ comfort and safety.
  • Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on our community and the environment.

Your daily tasks will include:

  1. Following work orders to meticulously complete energy conservation measures, adhering to program guidelines and regulations.
  2. Identifying and sealing air leaks in buildings to prevent energy loss.
  3. Installing insulation in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and other designated areas.
  4. Performing minor energy-related repairs and basic home repairs as needed.
  5. Assisting with loading and unloading work vans to ensure efficient project execution.
  6. Collaborating with the Crew Leader to achieve program goals and maintain accurate documentation of work hours.
  7. Ensuring the proper use, care, and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and work vehicles.
  8. Assisting with inventory control of equipment, tools, and materials
  9. Performing routine inspections and minor maintenance tasks on equipment and vans.
  10. Attending and actively participating in work-related training and seminars as directed.
  11. Maintaining a strong commitment to safety by following all established regulations.
  12. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Basic or beginner experience in building construction, energy conservation, or a related field is a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain necessary certifications and training requirements like Lead Safe Renovator, Asbestos Supervisor, and OSHA 10 Hour.
  • General knowledge of energy conservation methods, basic carpentry, and hand tools.
  • Ability to read and understand detailed instructions and field guides to complete tasks as outlined in contracts.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Strong physical fitness capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, climbing ladders, working on roofs and in confined spaces.
  • Proficient in using hand and power tools safely.
  • Ability to utilize personal protective equipment, such as respirators, as required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with diverse individuals.
  • Bilingual is a plus.

If you are a hands-on individual with a passion for making a difference and a commitment to quality work, we encourage you to join our team!

Together, we can create a lasting positive impact on our community and the environment.

This position is Monday thru Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (NO weekends or evenings).  The starting wage is $22.00 per hour.

Project Home offers an excellent benefits package with 90% company paid health and dental, 100% company paid short term disability and life insurance, retirement plan with agency match, as well as other voluntary benefits.  Employees receive 13 ½ days of Holiday pay and accrue 18 days of PTO in your first year.  Project Home fosters work-life balance for all of its employees in a caring supportive environment.

Criminal (Community) Justice Council Data and Evaluation Analyst

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Criminal (Community) Justice Council Data and Evaluation Analyst

The Dane County Office of Criminal Justice Reform has a current full time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for a Criminal (Community) Justice Council Data and Evaluation Analyst.  This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, combining remote work and in-office attendance (minimum of one day per week in-office).

This position performs responsibilities under general oversight of the Director of Office of Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR). Analyzes, synthesizes, and communicates data and information that improves criminal justice procedures and policies for the Dane County Community Justice Council (CJC). The three critical roles are to: (1) Serve as research liaison to partner organizations; (2) Make complex data useful and accessible for decision-making in public policy; and (3) Evaluate criminal justice systems. Supports the overall goals and priorities of the Dane County CJC and OCJR. Works collaboratively with CJC department staff, local and national research staff, and academic institutions on evidence-based policy and evaluation. Collaborates in the identification, development and sustainment of appropriate research partnerships and other resources to achieve desired outcomes. Contributes to draft reports, grant reporting, and project management.

Learning & Development Specialist*

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Learning & Development Specialist*

General Description
The City of Madison is looking for a motivated and dynamic individual who wants to make an impact through strengthening employee capabilities and knowledge while serving as a project lead in implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) for a complex and diverse organization. This position is program manager for the Learning and Development Service area and will serve as a subject matter expert in designing learning and development organization wide adaptable solutions, policies and standards; provide organization wide consultation; and design training utilizing adult learning best practices. Come join a supportive, innovative, collaborative team where creativity and challenges are valued!

 

The Human Resources (HR) Organizational Development (OD) Specialist serves an integral role in ensuring the City of Madison is responsive to the ever-changing needs of our workforce. OD Specialists champion a person-centered, equity-informed culture of innovation, performance excellence, leadership and development to identify needs and build City of Madison capacity to provide the highest quality services to our community.  This OD Specialist position is accountable for developing and implementing a framework for learning and development (L+D), supporting organizational effectiveness initiatives and leadership development opportunities in the City of Madison. The focus for these programs are: strengthen employee capabilities and knowledge, increase organizational efficiency, and build leadership capacity to support organizational excellence. Under the general supervision of the OD Manager, the L+D Specialist provides consultation at all levels of the organization and exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in establishing and achieving program goals.

Following an initial probationary period, this position may work up to 50% of scheduled hours remotely each week, based on supervisor approval.

IMPORTANT: THERE IS A SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTION ON THE JOB POSTING.
 YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR RESPONSE TO THE ESSAY QUESTION IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of responsible professional experience in the area of learning and/or organizational development. Experience including organizational-wide eLearning and instructional design and/or experience serving as a project lead implementing a Learning Management System is preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration, Business or other related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Master’s Degree in Organizational Development or any of the above related fields may substitute for three (3) years of experience.

If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:

Four (4) years of experience in the following:Applying measurement and reporting on impact of learning solutions.
Designing and deploying Learning and Development adaptable solutions in an organization.
Applying learning and development framework, including training models and evaluation methods.
Project and program development and management.
Using theories and practices of organizational development strategies, human resource development, and adult education learning and development principles and practices.
Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:Use of computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
Instructional Design and eLearning, management theories, continuous improvement methods, design of surveys and data analysis.
Familiarity with the following:Racial equity and social justice principles, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Theories and practices of team based organizational development strategies and human resource development.
Delivering instructor led training.

 

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