Isles, Inc. is Hiring - Trenton, NJ

Founded in 1981, Isles, Inc. is a community development and environmental organization based in Trenton, New Jersey. With a mission to foster self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities, we design and develop effective services that support this mission and share what we learn with others who can make a difference.

Isles strives for impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. Our team consists of over 100 employees plus a corps of volunteers, interns, and an engaged Board of Trustees. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome here. At Isles, we embrace individuality, support human growth, and recognize the value of second chances. Isles affirms that inequality is detrimental to our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We support an inclusive workplace, where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Isles is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

• Operations Manager – Isles
• Climate Corps Coordinator – Isles Climate Corps
• IYI Director – Isles Youth Institute (IYI)
• Income Supports Coordinator – Isles Financial Solutions (IFS)
• Substitute Academic Instructor – Isles Youth Institute (IYI)
• Academic Instructor – Isles Youth Institute (IYI)
• Evening Reporting Center (ERC) Coordinator – Youth Services
• Energy and Environmental Health Services Assistant (Part-Time) – Lead and Healthy Homes
• AmeriCorps Service Member – Isles Climate Corps

For more information check our Job Openings web page: https://isles.org/about-us/job-openings/.

Available positions are updated frequently. Please check back in the coming weeks for additional positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Isles does not discriminate against applicants for employment, program participants, volunteers or employees in any term or condition of participation or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing). Isles will make reasonable accommodations where required because of a disability, gender expression, and religious requirements.

How to apply

To apply for a position with Isles, please e-mail your resume with cover letter detailing how your background meets the job requirements to hr@isles.org or fax to 609.393.9513.

Chief Program Officer - Trenton, NJ

 

Position Description:

Chief Program Officer

 

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) was founded in 1982 to feed those who are hungry in the Trenton area and offer programs to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life. Over the 40 years since its founding, TASK has expanded to offer a wide range of supportive programs and serve over 8,000 meals each week at its Escher Street location and through its network of partner organizations. As a result, TASK has become a trusted leader in addressing hunger and poverty across the Trenton region. With an annual budget of $6 million, a dedicated staff of 40, and several thousand volunteers, TASK is a dynamic organization providing essential services to our neighbors in need.

The growth of TASK has created an opportunity for a motivated professional to join the organization as its first Chief Program Officer (CPO). This is an outstanding opportunity for a mission-driven professional to make an impact in serving our community. 

           

Summary

Reporting to TASK’s CEO, the CPO is responsible for the organization’s initiatives to foster innovative programs development, organizational efficiency, quality improvement and performance management. The CPO will work closely with the Executive Director to oversee efforts to strengthen innovation and support evaluation across the organization. The IEO will identify, strategize, develop, and drive transformative initiatives and champion the role of innovation in TASK’s operations. The CPO will be responsible for TASK’s internal data collection and evaluation systems, working with TASK’s Executive Team to provide key performance indicators, analytics, and actionable insights to guide the organization’s decision-making and reporting.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the organization's data collection and evaluation efforts.
• Propose, develop and implement new program and service initiatives based on data and evaluation.
• Plan, organize, and implement the organization's performance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and strengthen the organization’s capacity for data-driven and evidence-based decision-making.
• Establish a robust quality improvement and performance management system for TASK’s operations.
• Support and strengthen TASK’s program evaluation capacity.
• Create and maintain written policies and procedures regarding data quality, data integrity and systems usage.
• Perform monthly analyses of data, interpret results, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Effectively communicate findings with key leadership and staff.
• Foster a working environment that values innovation, outcomes, collegiality, and respect.

 

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position will have five to ten years of program development and management at a nonprofit organization, with a minimum of three years of successful experience in working with data analytics, data collection, quality improvement, organizational innovation, or similar functions. Ability to work with an executive team to implement strategic plan goals and objectives. Strong data analysis skills and communications abilities are vital. The qualities of integrity, ethics, and strong character are essential. Appropriate educational credentials are required that demonstrate the knowledge and competencies needed for this position. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is required.

 

Compensation:

Salary range: $90,000- $115,000

Generous benefit package including medical and dental, vision, life and accident insurances; vacation, sick and personal leave; and employee assistance program.

 

Schedule:

• Hybrid in-person/remote position, 38 hours per week Monday through Friday.
• Attendance may be required at special events, including occasional weeknights, holidays or weekends.

 TASK is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

If you have these qualifications and are interested in exploring this exciting leadership role with TASK, please email your resume and cover letter to paulat@trentonsoupkitchen.org.

 

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) - Trenton, NJ

 

Position Description: 

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO)

 

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) was founded in 1982 to feed those who are hungry in the Trenton area and offer programs to encourage self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. In the 40 years since then, TASK has expanded to offer a wide range of supportive programs and serve over 8,000 meals each week at its Escher Street location and through its network of partner organizations. As a result, TASK has become a trusted leader in addressing hunger and poverty across the Trenton region. With an annual budget of $6 million, a dedicated staff of 40, and countless volunteers, TASK is a dynamic organization providing essential services to our neighbors in need.

The growth of TASK has created an opportunity for a senior professional to join the organization as its first Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO). This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven professional to be part of an outstanding team that is changing lives.  

                                 

Summary

The CFAO will be a key strategic partner and advisor to the CEO, guiding the organization’s financial and administrative strategies and systems. TASK seeks a leader for this position who can promote best practices in non-profit fiscal management while upholding the highest standards of integrity and fiduciary responsibility.

 

The CFAO will be responsible for TASK’s financial strategy, controls, and accounting, and will oversee the organization’s technology, infrastructure, and human resources. The CFAO oversees all compliance and risk management, including those related to public and private contracts and grants, and safeguards the assets of TASK. The CFAO will also collaborate and engage with other members of TASK’s senior leadership to address strategic initiatives and advise the Executive Director on key financial and administrative issues affecting the organization. The CFAO will support the organization’s growth with effective change management approaches and identification and implementation of new financial and organizational initiatives to support organizational capacity building and programmatic expansion.

 

Key Responsibilities

·         Plan, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the organization's fiscal and

administrative performance.

·         Provide timely analyses of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the Executive Director and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities.

·         Provide support for the Board of Trustees and its committees and subcommittees on all financial, administrative and HR-related matters by preparing and presenting reports and requested information.

·         Coordinate all external audit and compliance activities.

·         Serve as a business partner to the Executive Director on the organization’s financial, budgeting, and administrative processes – including HR, payroll, and benefits functions.

·         Foster a working environment that values innovation, outcomes, collegiality, and respect.

 

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of five years of experience managing the finance and administration of a high growth mission-driven organization. Strong fiscal management, leadership, and communications abilities are vital. The qualities of integrity, ethics, and strong character are essential. Appropriate educational credentials are required that demonstrate the knowledge and competencies needed for this position. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is required.

 

Compensation:

Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000

Generous benefit package including medical and dental, vision, life and accident insurances; vacation, sick and personal leave; and employee assistance program.

 

Schedule:

• Hybrid in-person/remote position, 38 hours per week Monday through Friday. 
• Attendance may be required at special events, including occasional weeknights, holidays or weekends.

 

TASK is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

If you have these qualifications and are interested in exploring this exciting leadership role with TASK, please email your resume and cover letter to paulat@trentonsoupkitchen.org.