Careers
About Fair Chance
Fair Chance was established in 2002 to ensure that children and youth living in the communities of greatest need have access to quality programs that will allow them to thrive. Fair Chance is a nonprofit organization that strengthens the nonprofit sector by providing comprehensive capacity building services through yearlong partnerships. Program Associates work one-on-one with partner organizations to build sound organizational infrastructure, increase internal capacity, and position each partner organization for long-term self-sustainability. Our capacity building service areas are: Financial Management & Analysis, Fundraising, Board Development, Program Evaluation & Monitoring, Outreach & Communications, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning and Human Resources & Accountability.
We are currently hiring for the current positions:
Program Associate
Fair Chance is seeking an energetic and passionate Program Associate to provide capacity building and organizational development to community based organizations serving children and youth located in Wards 5-8 in Washington, D.C.
Program Associate Duties:
- Work with Executive Directors and Boards of Directors of community-based organizations through a year long capacity building partnership, providing individualized guidance in our eight core service areas
- Design and develop quarterly roundtables, facilitating peer learning and networking opportunities for our partner organizations
- Represent Fair Chance in DC Wards 5-8 and build our visibility with community residents, community leaders and the non profit organizations serving children and youth
- Monitor and evaluate the growth and effectiveness of Fair Chance and our partnering organizations
- Develop a detailed plan with each partner to support the partnership agreement
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community groups
- 3-5 years experience working in the nonprofit sector
- 3-5 years experience providing organizational development support to nonprofit organizations and leaders
- Training and facilitation experience
- Experience working in underserved communities (preferably in Washington DC)
- Project Management experience
- Experience with program evaluation
Experience and Attributes:
Successful candidates will share Fair Chance's commitment to make a difference in the lives of children and youth living in poverty by strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth. Successful candidates will also have the following experience and attributes:
- Passion for driving community change
- Able to think strategically and analytically about the needs of our partner organizations
- Highly organized and able to manage several different projects at once
- Energetic, upbeat, positive people person with excellent personal initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self motivated
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Able to work well under time-pressure
- Flexible availability. Able to attend occasional night and weekend meetings
- She/he must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good sense of humor and curiosity
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred
Employment at Fair Chance
In addition to a collaborative, team-oriented environment, all Fair Chance employees receive a generous benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid professional development, and generous vacation package.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter with salary requirements, two short writing samples, and three professional references via email to eross@fairchancedc.org or via fax at (202) 969-1332. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
Program Associate
Concentration in Nonprofit Fiscal Management
Program Associate Duties:
- Work with Executive Directors and Boards of Directors of community-based organizations through a year long capacity building partnership, providing individualized guidance in our eight core service areas
- Design and develop quarterly roundtables, facilitating peer learning and networking opportunities for our partner organizations
- Represent Fair Chance in DC Wards 5-8 and build our visibility with community residents, community leaders and the non profit organizations serving children and youth
- Monitor and evaluate the growth and effectiveness of Fair Chance and our partnering organizations
- Develop a detailed plan with each partner to support the partnership agreement
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community groups
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community groups
- Professional and/or academic experience in finance/accounting; experience with nonprofit financial management/analysis
- 3-5 years experience working in the nonprofit sector
- 3-5 years experience providing organizational development support to nonprofit organizations and leaders
- Training and facilitation experience
- Experience working in underserved communities (preferably in Washington DC)
- Project Management experience
Experience and Attributes:
Successful candidates will share Fair Chance's commitment to make a difference in the lives of children and youth living in poverty by strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth. Successful candidates will also have the following experience and attributes:
- Passion for driving community change
- Able to think strategically and analytically about the needs of our partner organizations
- Highly organized and able to manage several different projects at once
- Energetic, upbeat, positive people person with excellent personal initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self motivated
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Able to work well under time-pressure
- Flexible availability. Able to attend occasional night and weekend meetings
- She/he must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good sense of humor and curiosity
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; MBA or MPA in Nonprofit Management degree preferred
Employment at Fair Chance
In addition to a collaborative, team-oriented environment, all Fair Chance employees receive a generous benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid professional development, and generous vacation package.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter with salary requirements, two short writing samples, and three professional references via email to eross@fairchancedc.org or via fax at (202) 969-1332. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE