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Staff

Donna Bennett

President/CEO
Staff member since 1992

dbennett@southjerseybigs.org

Melody Montgomery

Director of Development
Staff member since 2019

mmontgomery@southjerseybigs.org

Tygh Powell

Director of Programs
Staff member since 2017

tpowell@southjerseybigs.org

Danielle Clementson

Program Manager
Adult School-Based Mentoring
Staff member since 2002

dclementson@southjerseybigs.org

Yeila Rivera

Program Manager
High School Mentoring
Staff member since 2022

yrivera@southjerseybigs.org

Yolise Sosa

Enrollment & Matching Specialist
Staff member since 2022

ysosa@southjerseybigs.org

Judith Napoli

Development Assistant
Staff member since 2021

jnapoli@southjerseybigs.org

Sharon Krementz

Program Manager
Mentor2.0
Staff member since 2023

skrementz@southjerseybigs.org

Open Positions

Development Assistant

Job Description:

The Development Assistant reports to the President/CEO of the agency and serves as a member of the Fund Development Team.

The Development Assistant will assist in the operating tasks associated with developing and implementing comprehensive Development programs. The person in this position will also serve as a member of the Fund Development Team and assist in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of all donors.

Education Requirement:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with working experience in business administration and public relations plus 5 or more years of progressive responsibility in non-profit fund development.

Experience Requirement:

  • Working knowledge of all aspects of development and communications
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Special event planning
  • Donor cultivation and stewardship
  • Recruitment of corporate partnerships and agency volunteers

Skill Requirement:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse populations and geographic areas
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to inspire, motivate and focus internal and external team members to the agreed upon goals.
  • Excellent public speaking, presentation and writing skills.
  • Detail and result-oriented approach.
  • Strong computer skills to include Microsoft word, excel, and power point, access database, donor database, websites, social media and internet access.
  • Ability to enthusiastically convey the message of Big Brothers Big Sisters and to work with volunteers is essential for success in this position.
  • Must meet all guidelines of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties volunteer intake process (e.g.: finger printing and criminal record check, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, driving record check, personal and professional reference reports, show proof of automobile liability insurance that meets the state standards for bodily injury, property damage and medical liability, etc).
  • Must have reliable transportation and be able to cover a large geographic area encompassing Salem and Cumberland Counties.
  • Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may extend into evening and weekend hours.
  • Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
  • Ability to work fast and efficient with minimal supervision.

Job Description:

The person employed in this position will perform the following duties:

  • Assist with the development and implementation of the Development Plan including setting goals for the number and types of partnerships – tracking number of contracts, stages of partnership development, and amount of funding.
  • Assist with the guidance, facilitation and coordination of the agency’s Special Event Plan including setting goals, maintain donor tracking, record keeping, acknowledgements, follow-up and recognition.
  • Assist with the identification and negotiation of corporate, community and institutional partnerships that can provide an ongoing supply of potential volunteers and financial support.
  • Assist with the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of all donors.
  • Assist with the management of electronic communications via website and social media sources.
  • Assist with the management of public relations and marketing such as preparing press releases and newsletters.
  • Maintain customer service at levels that meet or exceed expectations of all donors, corporations, schools and institutional partners.
  • Assist and provide training to staff, board members and volunteers as required for successful partnership development and event planning.
  • Identify and recruit volunteers to support partnership development and event planning.
  • Prepare and distribute relevant promotional materials in support of Development and Special Event Planning.
  • Represent the agency to the public as requested.
  • Develop an understanding and work within the guidelines of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties by-laws, policies and procedures, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America standards and required procedures.
  • Complete statistical reports as requested on a monthly and annual basis.
  • Attend agency meetings and training sessions as requested.
  • Additional duties as requested by the President/CEO, Fund Development Team, or Board of Trustees.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills.

Contents may be subject to change to meet the needs of the organization.

Enrollment and Match Specialist

Position Summary:

Conduct in-depth interviews with prospective volunteers, parents/guardians, and children for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs. Write comprehensive assessments from the information gleaned during the interviews and enter data into agency database for use during the ongoing match support process.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a social or human science, such as social work, sociology, or human development
  • Relevant experience in social services should encompass direct knowledge in case management, interviewing and community resources
  • Prior experience with intake and assessment of adults and children beneficial
  • Create case plans and manage match support contacts
  • Strong computer skills to include Microsoft word, excel, power point, Outlook and internet access
  • Willing and able to work with diverse populations
  • Reliable transportation
  • Flexible availability to accommodate work in weekday evenings and occasional weekends
  • Must meet all guidelines of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties volunteer intake process

Submit resume to: dbennett@southjerseybigs.org
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