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Grants Writer

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                                        Position Description

Title: Grants Writer

Reports to: Director of Resource Development

Who We Are:

NeighborWorks Green Bay is a recognized leader in housing and community development.  We are a resident-led non-profit corporation founded in 1982.  We partner with neighbors, local government, and business to deliver a variety of educational and financial programs promoting and preserving homeownership, increasing financial capabilities, and strengthening communities.  We engage in community-interest real estate development, including construction, renovation, and operation of single- and multifamily residences and commercial projects. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to fostering diversity within our teams, valuing the varied perspectives, ideas, and experiences that diversity brings, regardless of gender, age, language, ability, ethnicity, cultural heritage, sexual orientation, faith, education, professional background, economic status, marital situation, or family and career commitments.

Job Summary:

Are you a captivating storyteller?  Passionate about connecting community needs with resources?  The Grants Writer position may be for you!  This position serves a critical role in our resource development strategy by identifying, researching, writing, submitting, defending, and reporting on public and private grants and sponsorships that support our mission.  A skilled and persuasive writer, the Grants Writer will seek to understand project and program objectives and convey them in compelling narratives for funders and sponsors.  This person will also assist in developing marketing strategies to showcase organizational achievements, ongoing projects, and community impact. They will manage data on requests and results, deadlines for submissions, and timetables for reporting and other compliance on awards and sponsorships.  The successful candidate will be an effective collaborator who seeks opportunities to apply their skills in support of our mission and manage multiple, competing priorities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Research public and private grant opportunities at the local, regional, state, and national level.  Identify possible matches for our projects and programs.  Assess application requirements, compliance and reporting obligations, our likely competitiveness in responding and capacity to deliver, and the prospective award.
  • Plan, write, and compile applications for funding or sponsorship, in accordance with funder expectations prior to deadlines and organizational priorities.  Successful applications will connect community needs, our organizational capacities, and funder priorities.
  • Maintain a schedule of applications cycles, reporting requirements, and ongoing compliance expectations. Maintain data on submitted applications, awards, and sponsorship requests.  Follow-up with funders and sponsors to learn how to improve applications for future cycles, and to understand how unfunded applications could have been more competitive. Maintain a database of grant applications, awards, and reporting deadlines. Ensure timely submission of reports and compliance with funding requirements. Analyze feedback from funders to improve future proposals.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with funding agency representatives, program managers, and potential sponsors. Develop knowledge of their formal and informal priorities for funding and seek alignment with our programs and projects. Attend networking events, conferences, and workshops to cultivate partnerships and promote organizational initiatives. Develop presentations as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with program, project, and event staff to gather information and align proposal narratives with project goals. Support the Director of Resource Development and Community Outreach Coordinator as needed.
  • Assist in developing marketing strategies to showcase organizational achievements, ongoing projects, and community impact. Utilize social media, assist with the production of NWGB printed materials, including brochures and newsletters, to promote organizational initiatives and engage stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning process by providing insights on funding trends and opportunities.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to advance organizational goals and build community support.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Exceptional written communication skills including the ability to render complex ideas into plain language that compels action.
  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and guidelines, analyze a variety of data and documents, develop creative and compelling program narratives, and assemble effective information/application packets.
  • Collaborate with teammates across the organization and develop consensus with respect to roles and duties for specific grants.
  • A minimum of one year’s experience in seeking grants is preferred.
  • Develop working knowledge of corporate and foundation funders at local, regional, state, and national level required.  Pre-existing knowledge/experience preferred.
  • Develop familiarity with local, state, and federal grant programs required. Pre-existing knowledge/experience preferred.
  • Experience and skill in using personal computers and application software, particularly Microsoft Office and related computer programs to fulfill position requirements.  Knowledge of CRM software such as Salesforce and project management software such as Asana is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Notes: Candidates are highly encouraged to submit their resumes with a cover letter

Physical Requirements – Must be able to perform the following activities:

  • Ability to focus for long periods of time on tasks.
  • Ability to drive a car and must have a valid driving license.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through Indeed.

Application Link: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=grant+writer&l=green+bay%2C+wi&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=dabdb98cf8362abf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adult and Student Services Coordinator

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Adult and Student Services Coordinator

Schedules logistics and secures resources for an educational outreach program, plans, facilitates, and evaluates related events, and may instruct courses for an adult outreach program in support of preparing individuals to be successful in their higher education endeavors. Develop, plan, and implement programs and services that address the needs of UW-Stevens Point nontraditional students (including, but not limited to, nontraditional-aged students, commuter students, and transfer students). Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Develops internal and external partnerships in support of program awareness and provides student interventions as needed. These services and initiatives will aid in student success and retention efforts at UW-Stevens Point.

 

This position reports directly to the Director for Diversity and College Access (DCA). The Nontraditional Student Coordinator serves as a spokesperson and advocate on matters pertaining to student success by connecting them to on- and off campus resources to support their transition to campus and providing them the resources for their personal, academic, and professional development through coaching and referral as needed. The goal is to provide students with a safe and welcoming environment that supports connection, access, authenticity, and sense of belonging. This position works to ensure students receive timely, accurate, and holistic advising, coaching and referrals to promote student success, retention, and persistence. The Nontraditional Student Services Coordinator is housed in the Department of Diversity and College Access Department with the division of student of student affairs.

1. Identifies opportunities for adult educational outreach program improvement or new service development

·         Advises and enforces Institution policies related to services.

·         Serves as the program liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups. Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups, providing information and education on nontraditional, transfer and commuter students.

·         Provides students connections to campus resources, advising, and community building opportunities to foster student success and sense of belonging.

·         Provide direct service to nontraditional, transfer and commuter students with internal and external resources. Maintain caseload of students to advise and meet with on a regular basis, individually and in group settings.

·         Serve as an advocate for nontraditional, transfer and commuter students. Advocates for nontraditional, transfer and commuter students in all aspects of campus life and promotes a campus philosophy of inclusiveness. Refer students to other campus resources as needed.

·         Identify priorities, strategic goals, and action plans to enhance student progress to degree  completion.

·         Utilize an early warning system to identify students in trouble (academic, financial, social, and  emotional).

·         Provides academically-related information and advice to students in academic departments, academic programs or service areas such as financial aid, career planning and placement, registration and/or admissions.

·         Assists in the development and implementation of student academic success programs.

·         Facilitates cross-student retention efforts to raise awareness and involvement in diversity and inclusion programming.

·         Serve as a liaison (and potentially staff advisor) to student organizations which enhance the academic experience and campus life for nontraditional students.
2. Designs and drafts program specific materials and resources for an educational outreach program for adult students

·         Designs, delivers, and evaluates interventions, programs, and services for the nontraditional, transfer and commuter students.

·         This could include designing and teaching first-year experience class in fall and academic success class in spring semester.

·         Manage and promote the services provides for the retention of nontraditional, transfer and commuter students.

·         Create and facilitate student development opportunities and success initiatives for nontraditional and transfer students.

·         Collaboratively organize and deliver orientation sessions geared toward nontraditional, commuter and transfer student needs.

·         Coordinate monthly engagement activities to build a sense of belonging, rapport with fellow students, program staff, and campus community.

·         Develops and coordinates high impact practices, academic support, and advising initiatives for identified student populations.

·         Oversee production of outreach materials to publicize programs and services, including but not   limited to flyers, posters, and brochures.

·         Be a visible support person at campus and community functions.

3. Develops, facilitates, and evaluates educational outreach program content and materials for adult students
·         Monitors, evaluates, and modifies processes, procedures, and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the Institution’s mission, values, goals, and objectives, as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

·         Contributes to the development, execution, and review of programs and services designed to meet unit objectives.

·         Coordinates program assessment and evaluation for the program as determined by the institution, donors, and/or grant.

·         Coordinate and complete annual report for the program.
4. Administrative Responsibilities:
·         Coordinate peer success coaches’ recruitment, selection process, training, and pairing students with peer success coaches.

·         Exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of student staff (Peer Success Coaches).

·         Hire, train, supervise and provide ongoing leadership development for student staff.

·         Assist with coordinating student staff onboarding and training within DCA.

·         Attend DCA related meetings and programs such as staff meetings, student programs, and support other DCA programs as needed.

·         Attend campus wide advising meetings and serving on other University committees as needed.

·         Participate in new student orientation such as Welcome Week, Admitted Student Day, ViewPoint Day, STAR, Campus Visit Day, etc.
5. Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of educational outreach program events and conferences:
·         Monitor the budget allocation expenditures for assigned program. Manage budget associated with nontraditional student retention.

·         Schedules logistics and secures resources to support the operational plans of the program as needed.

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

DEI Student Services Coordinator

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DEI Student Services Coordinator

Develops, evaluates, and implements Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) student success programs and recruitment efforts for the unit to support underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students’ success. Develops internal partnerships in support of program awareness and provides student interventions as needed.

 

This position reports directly to the Director for Diversity and College Access (DCA). The Student Success Center Coordinator will work to increase retention and help foster success for the Fostering Success Program and LEAD Bridge Program students by providing professional services and outreach to campus and community members. The coordinator provides a holistic support service to the underrepresented students serves in the programs in promoting appropriate and responsible choices on academic, social, and personal development to mitigating their academic and personal success. They will serve as a spokesperson and advocate on matters pertaining to student success by connecting them to on- and off campus resources to support their transition to campus and providing them the resources for their personal, academic, and professional development.

 

The coordinator helps identify barriers to academic success and assists them in creating and applying action plans for overcoming challenges. They also help students maximize their potential by supporting and assisting students in gaining effective strategies and behaviors that can support their personal and academic lives. Maintains appropriate confidentiality, updates student advising records, and contributes to the development and delivery of success coaching and mentorship related events and programs. Works to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and holistic services in support of promoting student success, retention, and program completion. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

A.     Advising and Retention of Program Students
·         Maintain the two program caseload of students to advise and meet with on a regular basis, individually and in group settings.

·         Identify priorities, strategic goals, and action plans to enhance student progress to degree completion.

·         Utilize an early warning system to identify students in trouble (academic, financial, social, and emotional).

·         Maintain communication with counterparts at other UW System schools and with UW System administration initiatives for fostering success program.

·         Be a visible support person at campus and community functions.

·         Provides academically-related information and advice to students in academic departments, academic programs or service areas such as financial aid, career planning and placement, registration or admissions.

·         Serve as an advisor for a related student organization for the populations that program serves.

·         Refer students to other campus resources as needed.

·         Assists in the development and implementation of student academic success programs.

·         Facilitates cross-student retention efforts to raise awareness and involvement in diversity and inclusion programming.

·         Designs, delivers, and evaluates interventions, programs, and services for the underserved students served in the programs.

·         Develops and coordinates high impact practices, academic support, and advising initiatives for identified student populations.

B.     Program Coordination
1.       Fostering Success Program Coordination

 

Fostering Success provides guidance, advocacy, and resources for students who have experienced foster care, out of home care (kinship care, guardianship, group home placement), homelessness, orphan, and/or ward of the court.

 

·         Coordinate outreach and advertisement to high schools and community partners about the program.

·         Coordinate the application selection process for first year students to participate in the LEAD Bridge Program.

·         Coordinate monthly engagement activities to build a sense of belonging, rapport with fellow students, program staff, and campus community.

·         Coordinate other support and services as needed for student success.

 

2.       Leadership, Empowerment, and Discovery (LEAD) Bridge Program Coordination

 

LEAD is a summer bridge program that is focused on increasing first-year undergraduate students’ sense of belonging at UWSP. The program is aimed at providing a supportive community that promotes student success by getting first-year undergraduate students ahead and ready to start their college careers. It focuses on campus resources, transitioning into college, student success skills, social and enrichment activities, and the development of future campus leaders.

 

·         Coordinate the application and selection process for first-year students.

·         Coordinate the summer transition program, which generally takes place a week before fall semester.

·         Coordinate peer mentors’ recruitment, selection process, training, and pairing students with peer mentors.

·         Coordinate monthly engagement activities to build a sense of belonging, rapport with fellow students, program staff, and campus community.

B.      Administrative Responsibilities
·         Supervise Student Success Center (SSC) student staff (i.e., Peer Mentor/Peer Success Coaches) and/or interns.

·         Maintains data of students in the programs.

·         Prepare, present, and manage area budget and grant reports.

·         Assist with coordinating student staff onboarding and training within DCA.

·         Attends DCA related meetings and programs such as staff meetings, student programs, and supports other DCA programs as needed such as English for College, Upward Bound, and other initiatives.

·         Attends campus wide advising meetings and serve on other University committees as needed.

·         Participate in New Student Programs and Orientation such as Welcome Week, Admitted Student Day, ViewPoint Day, STAR, Visit Day, etc.

·         Oversee production of outreach materials to publicize programs and services, including but not limited to flyers, posters, brochures, and website.

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

Southwest/South central Regional Literacy Consultant

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Southwest/South central Regional Literacy Consultant

Wisconsin Literacy is a statewide not-for-profit organization that supports 81 adult, family, and workplace literacy agencies through grant funding, resource development, professional development, information and referrals, training, and advocacy. Under this organization, the Wisconsin Health Literacy division was formalized in 2010 and works nationally, statewide, and locally to increase health literacy in communities and in healthcare organizations through its projects, activities, and events.

WL has a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. We work in close partnership with communities across Wisconsin to improve multiple literacies, including digital, workforce, health, English language and adult foundational literacy skills.

WL’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is reflected in the communities we serve and the partnerships we have built. We believe that increased diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other characteristics that make us different, makes us a better, stronger organization.

More information is available at WisconsinLiteracy.org.

Wisconsin Literacy Mission: Changing lives by strengthening literacy statewide.
Wisconsin Literacy Vision: All people have the necessary literacy skills to reach their full potential.

Passion for moving people forward through literacy and education is a constant among our team. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Regional Literacy Consultant (RLC) is a key position and provides guidance, consulting, training, and professional development designed to improve capacity and administration of the 81-member literacy agencies, as well as potential member agencies in Wisconsin. The RLC will work approximately 30-38 hours a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support member organizations to build capacity and improve outcomes
  • Conduct at least one site visit annually with each member in the region and complete site visit report
  • Plan one Regional Meeting for members
  • Plan and facilitate professional development opportunities, including Fall Conference and Winter Conference (both virtual)
  • Connect with members throughout the year via Zoom, phone, e-mail and in-person meetings
  • Attend member events throughout the year
  • Participate in community initiatives
  • Help communities address unmet literacy needs
  • Guide emerging programs
  • Assist members with purchasing supplies when needed
  • Develop collaborations with local technical college, W-2 agencies and workforce partners
  • Build capacity of members to prepare adult learners for secondary education and improved employment
  • Enhance the referral system within:  technical college districts, local workforce boards, area job centers and Wisconsin Works (W-2) personnel
  • Some project management and member compliance
  • Attend the following meetings:
  • Wisconsin Literacy monthly all-staff meeting (via Zoom)
  • Regional workforce meetings
  • Conferences (regional and national) as appropriate
  • Wisconsin Biennial Health Literacy Summit

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Competencies:

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and multi-task
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (in-person and virtual)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Fluency in English is required
  • Experience collecting and synthesizing data for reporting
  • Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills, including research and advocacy skills
  • Comfort with computer technology as a means of communication, learning and information sharing
  • Experience with adult literacy, nonprofit management, or related field
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration or related field (preferred) or equivalent work experience
  • Comfortable working with little supervision and making independent decisions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
  • Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
  • Familiarity with regional education and workforce organizations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to travel throughout region

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit and/or stand for 8 hours
  • Ability to type at a computer for 6-8 hours
  • Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Some benefits offered for part-time positions include holidays, vision and dental insurance, 401K savings venue with employer contribution, and others.

To apply, please send a letter of interest outlining your education and experience as they relate to the job description, a resume, and three professional references by August 2nd to:

Jake Gorges, Wisconsin Literacy, 211 S. Paterson St., Suite 170, Madison, WI 53703

Email: [email protected]

Graphic Designer

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Graphic Designer

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics communications team creates content for internal and external audiences about the people and programs that promote and enhance child health in Wisconsin and beyond. It’s seeking a creative and productive professional to perform design, photography, videography, and printing services.

The graphic designer works collaboratively with communications colleagues and partners to develop professional, audience-informed visual design. Under the direction of the communications associate director, the graphic designer provides products for department faculty, staff, and programs; uses design to aid in storytelling and marketing of department events and programs; edits and prepares research figures, graphs, and charts for publications and presentations; and coordinates the department’s poster printing service and printing with a large-format printer.

Education
Preferred: Associate’s Degree

Qualifications

Required:

  • Professional graphic design experience
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs (including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
  • Experience editing photos and video

Preferred:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint) and graphic design tools (such as Canva or Adobe Express)
  • Customer service skills, including effective written and verbal communication
  • Ability to take a project from concept to production, including refinement and attention to project specifications
  • Well-organized with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Experience with print and digital production processes (e.g., file preparation, resolution requirements, and file formats that ensure accurate and high-quality output

Salary

The starting salary for the position is $55,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply Now” button on the Jobs at UW website (Job Number: 301588-AS). You will be asked to upload the following:

  • a current resume/CV
  • a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
  • 3-5 examples of your design work in pdf format or links

Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer

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Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer

THE ROLE: As the Development Officer for Major Gifts and Planned Giving you will lead strategic, data-driven efforts in major donor and planned giving cultivation and solicitation. This role focuses on building strategic relationships with high net-worth individuals and maintaining relationships with current major donors. You’ll develop personalized stewardship plans for donors and ensure their long-term engagement and support for CTM. This position operates in partnership with the Development Team and Executive Director to shape the overall strategy for fundraising across all channels at CTM.

THE COMPANY: Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM), is dedicated to sparking imagination and building community through the creation and experience of theater. For over 58 years, CTM has been part of the cultural fabric of South-Central Wisconsin, providing exceptional theater productions and educational programs for youth and families. Inclusion is a core value at CTM, and creating an inclusive workplace and work culture is essential. To learn more about us, click HERE.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

– Lead major donor cultivation and solicitation efforts using data-driven strategies.
– Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects and current major donors.
– Build and maintain relationships with planned giving prospects.
– Create personalized stewardship plans to ensure continued donor engagement.
– Oversee planned giving programs, including bequests and other legacy gifts.
– Collaborate with the fundraising team to integrate major gifts and planned giving into the overall fundraising strategy.
– Prepare reports and analyses on major gifts and planned giving activities.
– Analyze fundraising data and make recommendations to develop strategic goals.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

– Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, business..)
–  Minimum of 2 years of experience in major gifts fundraising, planned giving, or a related field.
– Proven track record of successfully securing major gifts
– Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
– Excellent communication and presentation skills.
– Ability to analyze data and develop strategic plans.
– Knowledge of fundraising software and donor databases; experience with Tessitura Network a plus.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL YOU WORK? This role typically works Monday through Friday with a varying schedule during performances and events, including some nights and weekends. It has on-site work requirements and occasional work-from-home options. Work sites include Madison Youth Arts Center (MYArts) and the Overture Center. There is bicycle parking onsite; numerous nearby bus routes; street and garage parking. This role can be physically active at times and should be capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: This is a full-time, salaried, non-exempt position, $55-60,000 annually. Your benefits include employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement saving options, paid floating holidays, vacation, sick, and personal leave. Plus, you’ll work with a great team of creative people!

TIMELINE / APPLICATION PROCESS:

– Applications will be reviewed as they are received
– For best consideration, apply by August 15, 2024; interviews will begin August
– We hope to have the position filled by early Fall

HOW TO APPLY: Send the following to Allen Ebert, Executive Director at [email protected] with the subject line “Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer”.

– Work Experience or Resume that reflects your qualifications for this position
– A letter of interest or video describing your experience as it relates to this position, and what excites you about the opportunity.

Children’s Theater of Madison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor & Production

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Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor & Production

Just Bakery Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor & Production, FT

Applications due: July 19, 2024

 

The Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor is responsible for preparing students for careers in the commercial baking & pastry industry and providing technical instruction relevant to the actual work environment, using the prescribed course curriculum while working within and in conjunction with Just Bakery’s goals and objectives. Production works as part of a production team to prepare and bake Just Bakery products for sale in the community.

Responsibilities

●        Instruct students about safety in the kitchen, proper measurement, and cooking techniques

●        Mentor students in soft skill development and personal growth.

●        Assist students’ transition into the workforce including, but not limited to, Wisconsin Bakers Association certificate prep

●        Use, and develop in students, a strong baking and creativity skills

●        Operate a commercial kitchen, including but not limited to ordering ingredients, packaging, sanitation and organization.

●        Understand the difficulties of those dealing with incarceration, Mental Health and Substance Use disorders.

 

Teaching and Learning

●        Teach baking courses assigned by the Program Manager and approved by the Executive Director.

●        Develop, evaluate, and revise programs, courses, and objectives to ensure instructional and programmatic awareness to the occupational and academic needs of students.

●        Prepare appropriate and meaningful daily lesson plans and activities for commercial baking courses.

●        Adhere to the guidelines and ensure that content covers approved student learning outcomes.

●        Help maintain all required records including attendance and grade reports, WBA certification, etc.

●        Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.

●        Implement required student learning outcomes assessment

 

Curriculum Development

 

·         Create new products.

·         Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, learning outcomes, and course syllabi

·         Annually review programs of study for accuracy with current curriculum standards.

·         Recommend supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks, and the scheduling of classroom and kitchen facilities

·         Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise

·         Utilize student learning outcomes assessment results to improve courses/program

Professional Development

·         Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position

·         Acquire and maintain knowledge of current technology and equipment

·         Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings. Participate in agency professional development activities

·         Additional Duties and Responsibilities as assigned.

 

Production

●        Assist in the day to day operations of Just Bakery.

●        Strictly adhere to kitchen and product standards.

●        Assist with the documentation and adherence to policies and procedures relative to the receiving and warehousing of ingredients and supplies, food production, sanitation and distribution of products.

●        Production of Just Bakery products for sale in the community including preparation of dough, baking, labeling and packaging of products.

●        Assist in the clean-up of the production kitchen.

●        As part of a team, provide input to improve production flow, review of product menu and program marketing.

●        Able to accept direction from the Kitchen Manager and Just Bakery Program Manager.

●        Assist with sales or product delivery as necessary.

 

Qualifications

●        A minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.

●        ServSafe certified as well as instructor/proctor certification

●        Extensive knowledge in the areas of food science, baking, pastries, artisan breads, chocolate and sugar production.

●        Experience and proficiency in baking and catering—culinary training preferred

●        Teach with care for each student’s personal and professional growth—desire to help.

●        Must work well as part of a team striving to do what’s in the best interest of the students.

●        Substantial multitasking skills.

●        Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to adults from challenging situations.

●        Teaching or training experience leading to this level of responsibility

●        Demonstration of skills in the areas of communication, organization, and managing multiple priorities.

●        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community groups, and others

●        Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team environment

 

Physical Demands

●        Must be able to carry 50 pounds for 100 feet.

●        Must be able to stand in place for a minimum of 3 hours.

●        Ability to accommodate a flexible working schedule including evenings and weekends; limited travel within service area

 

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance, retirement. Paid vacation, sick and holiday time.  Employee Assistance Program.

Hours: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends and evenings.

Location: Just Bakery, 1708 Thierer Road, Madison, WI

Number of hours per week: 36-40 hours per week: Instruction 16-24 hours per week, Production 12-16 hours per week, Sales/Deliveries 2 hours per week

Type of Employment: Full-time, permanent

Wage: $21.50 per hour

Supervisor: Just Bakery Manager

 

Application Instructions:

Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by July 19, 2024

 

JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

HEDIS Quality Analyst

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HEDIS Quality Analyst

Job Summary
Department: Commercial Services
Location: Onsite in Madison, WI; Hybrid or Remote
Reports directly to: Vice President of Commercial Services
Other individuals or MetaStar staff with whom the person works on a regular basis:

Chief Operating Officer
Performance Measurement staff
IT staff
Data Validation Partners
Risk Adjustment Data Validation Partners
URAC Data Validation Partners
Subcontractors
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Willingness to learn and execute on audit deliverables for performance measurement compliance programs, in alignment with standards from National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), URAC, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other partners.
Interprets data and audit specifications to assist clients in meeting their annual reporting requirements.
Assists Service Line leads with deploying annual audit programs.
Leads or supports client audits as necessary.
Serves as a backup to Service Line leads as needed.
Communicates audit program changes to MetaStar IT staff to ensure audit program changes are updated in the MetaStar Portal.
Communicates with health plans regarding audit updates and requirements.
Maintains online audit folder structure.
Contributes to annual documentation updates for audit and tool changes.
Communicates routinely with the Vice President of Commercial Services regarding audit progress, issues, other departmental work timelines, priorities, etc.
Participates in cross-departmental teams in support of company-wide initiatives.
Promotes positive internal and external communication and positive teamwork.
Works independently with a high degree of autonomy.
Performs all other duties as assigned to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and needs.
Qualifications and Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform this job at the minimum level. Additional requirements are listed as preferred.

Required

Familiarity with HEDIS Compliance Audits
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field or 2 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a healthcare organization, healthcare software vendor, regulatory organization, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) or similar entities
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage and work with large data sets
Proficiency in data manipulation (filtering, summing, etc.)
Leadership Skills: Relationship management, project management, time management, critical thinking, strong communication with internal and external customers, and effective writing skills
Ability to interpret specifications to IT personnel
Ability to work independently and within a team structure
Valid driver’s license or ability and means to travel as required
Interest and availability for in-state and overnight travel (10% of the time)
Preferred

NCQA Certified HEDIS Compliance Auditor
Experience with any of the following: URAC Data Validation, Risk Adjustment Data Validation, Medicare Data Validation Part C & D
Experience with process improvement and/or quality improvement methodologies
Organizational Core Competencies

Contributes to MetaStar’s Mission, Vision, Values
Uses Quality Improvement Concepts in daily practice
Provides Excellent Customer Service
Demonstrates Initiative
Physical Effort and Working Conditions
The requirements and conditions described below are representative of the general environment the individual is exposed to on a day-to-day basis while performing this job.

Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate computer and telephone
Physical Effort: Ability to sit or stand for five-to-eight hours per day (depending on scheduled FTE); occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds.
Equipment Used: Computer and telephone
Working Conditions: Traditional office environment; required to work on a computer five-to-eight hours per day (depending on scheduled FTE)

 

Producer

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Actors and background talent to play local and state politicians for a film project with award-winning director.

Submit 10-40 second video(optional).

Shoots this weekend. June 22 and 23.

$50 + Copy of Scene+Credit+Food

Resident Care Specialist at Healing House

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Resident Care Specialist at Healing House

Resident Care Specialist at Healing House, Part-time

Accepting applications until July 12, 2014.

JustDane’s Healing House is seeking a Resident Care Specialist. The Resident Care Specialist will work with homeless families where a member of the family needs a safe, nurturing environment to recuperate from illness, surgery, or childbirth.  They will provide support to guests as they recuperate.

This is a part-time position with paid time off.  Time and a half pay for holidays worked.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

 

DUTIES:

●        Orientation on Healing House policies and procedures

●        Guest room set-up

●        Housekeeping common areas

●        Laundry

●        Meal prep as needed

●        Assisting guests with tracking medication regimens

●        Assist guests with computer job searches

●        Work with volunteers to assist them in understanding their role at Healing House

●        Assist with room set up and cleaning after discharge

 

REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking applicants who have experience working with individuals from diverse educational, racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

CNA preferred, with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated willingness to be flexible, versatile and tolerant of a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

 

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick and holiday time.  Employee Assistance Program.  Eligible for 3% increase after successful completion of orientation and training period.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Location: Healing House, 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI

Type of Employment: Part-time

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm

Days: Week 1: Saturday & Sunday, Week 2: Monday.  Additional hours may become available.

 

Application Instructions:

Send a resume and cover letter to Jessica at [email protected].

 

JustDane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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