Teen Parent Connection

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FINANCE MANAGER

Position Summary:

Teen Parent Connection is seeking a part-time Finance Manager who will lead and develop strategic processes that support the following areas: finance, grant reporting and budgeting. The Finance Manager reports to the Executive Director and is a critical member of the senior leadership team in advancing the work of Teen Parent Connection as the organization continues to grow and enhance its mission and programming. This is a tremendous opportunity for TPC’s finance and operations leaders to work together as a team to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization. This is a part-time (30 hours per week), non-exempt position, with benefits. 

To apply please email letter of interest and resumé to [email protected]

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INTERNSHIPS

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP – COMMUNICATION

Part-time and Full-time opportunities

Position Summary:

Teen Parent Connection, a community-based non-profit located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is seeking an intern, who is an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to develop, implement and maintain a range of communication tools in support of the agency’s Mission and Vision. Working under the leadership of the Director of Development, and in collaboration with development staff colleagues, the Communications Intern will help to develop, implement and maintain a communications strategy aimed at advancing organizational growth and fundraising efforts.

Job Relationships: Resource Development Interns report directly to the Director of Development, and work within the Resource Development Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Help to develop, implement and evaluate Teen Parent Connection’s communications plan among our diverse audiences: board, current donors and partners, community partners, media, and others.
  • Create, edit and manage content that promotes the agency’s mission across media channels, including print, online, multimedia and social media.
  • Manage website development and maintenance.
  • Help to develop and execute a well-defined social media strategy to include weekly postings and expansion of the agency’s social media reach.
  • Coordinate media alerts and develop compelling content for press releases, publications, and e-newsletters and print newsletters.
  • Cultivate and expand relationships with media contacts and other communication-related partners to expand awareness of the agency’s work.
  • Regularly partner with development staff to support the communication strategy and marketing activities.
  • Coordinate the creation of promotional materials, including brochures and informational materials.
  • Proactively research and recommend content and strategies to support and advance the agency’s mission.
  • Prospect and attend community outreach opportunities where Teen Parent Connection can have a presence: fairs, markets, Chamber of Commerce events
    Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Required Qualifications: Must possess strong writing and communications skills, must be comfortable with public speaking and solicitations. Bachelor’s student 21+ or Masters-level student preferred.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP – SPECIAL EVENTS

Part-time and Full-time opportunities

Position Summary: Teen Parent Connection, a community-based non-profit located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is seeking an intern, who is an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to assist in the planning and execution of agency fundraising events, and help in prospecting of in-kind, and corporate sponsors to build support and audience for each event. Working under the leadership of the Director of Development, and in collaboration with development staff colleagues, the Development Intern will help to execute events aimed at advancing organizational growth and fundraising efforts, as well as partner in developing and implementing a range of communication tools in support of the agency’s Mission and Vision.

Job Relationships: Resource Development Interns report directly to the Director of Development, and work within the Resource Development Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in all aspects of event planning & logistics for the fall fundraising event, Festival of Friends, and spring event, Vine, dates TBD, including creating & distributing marketing materials and community outreach, securing in-kind donations and in-kind sponsorships.
  • Assist in day-of execution of Festival of Friends and Vine, as well as additional receptions and community events to be determined.
  • Event Follow up with all raffle and silent auction item solicitations and coordinate gift acknowledgement.
  • Maintain correspondence and day-of communications with high-level donors, event guests, and sponsors.
  • Assist with coordination of all organizational marketing materials including e-newsletters, newsletters, brochures, and website updates.
  • Assist in the coordination of mailed campaigns, including: Annual Direct Mail Campaign, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Campaigns.
  • Help to develop, implement and evaluate communications plan among our diverse audiences: board, current donors and partners, community partners, media, and others.
  • Create, edit and manage content that promotes the agency’s mission across media channels, including print, online, multimedia and social media.
  • Help to develop and execute a well-defined social media strategy to include weekly postings to build support and audience for events.
  • Regularly partner with development staff to support development strategy and fundraising activities as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Required Qualifications: Must possess strong writing and communications skills, must be comfortable with public speaking and solicitations. Prior event experience a plus, but not required. Bachelor’s student 21+ or Masters-level student preferred. Contact Becky Beilfuss at [email protected] with any questions or with application submission materials.