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Director, Women’s Business Resource Center – Capital Region

Organization Overview

The mission of the Urban League of Louisiana is to support African American and others seeking equity to secure economic parity and self-reliance. Founded in 1938 as the Urban League of Greater New Orleans, Inc., the organization expanded its footprint to Baton Rouge and changed its name to Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) in 2016. ULLA is one of 92 affiliates of the National Urban League, headquartered in New York. ULLA’s work focuses on the areas of Education and Youth Development, Economic and Workforce Development, and Policy and Social Justice.

Benefitting from a remarkable history and tradition, ULLA has a strong and positive brand coupled with a track record of successfully serving the African American community. Using this as a foundation, ULLA is actively working to expand to other cities across the state, making it an integral part of the state’s equitable economic growth and development.

The organization’s leadership structure includes the President and CEO, Executive Vice president, Vice President of Finance, Vice President for Workforce Development, Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Vice President for Education and Youth Development, Vice President for Policy, Strategic Partnerships and Development, and Vice President of Research and Evaluation, along with director level positions.

Position Summary

ULLA is seeking aDirector, Women’s Business Resource Center – Capital Region to lead the business operations of the Women’s Business Resource Center in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes. The Director is responsible for program management, curriculum development, ecosystem collaboration, managing strategic partnerships, and achieving the goals of the Center as established by the U.S. Small Business Administration – Office of Women’s Business Ownership. This role is also responsible for leading special projects that support women and minority-owned firms within the Center’s service area. This position is also responsible for creating and maintaining a foundation for the efficient and effective operation of the Center – one that fosters consistent and impactful service to the Center’s clientele.

The Director, Women’s Business Resource Center – Capital Region reports directly to the Vice President, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, ULLA. The Director position supervises all WBRC-Capital Region staff and its contractors. This role is stationed at the Urban League of Louisiana, 445 N. 12th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates and maintains a foundation for the efficient and effective operation of the Women’s Business Resource Center – Capital Region to foster consistent and impactful service to the Center’s clientele
Responsible for developing and managing the SBA Women’s Business Center’s grant, work plan, reporting and budget in compliance with the SBA’s operational, financial, and reporting requirements; accountable for complete oversight of the business operations of the WBRC, its employees, and contractors
Manages and approves all programmatic expenditures
Responsible for establishing goals for the WBRC, business development, establishing strategic partnerships and promotion of the Center’s goals
Recruits, hires, on-boards, and trains all WBRC staff and contractors in compliance with SBA and ULLA policies and standards
Provides guidance and assistance to employees and contractors in implementing their work plans
Conducts individual and group trainings with staff and contractors for activities-based interactions and outcomes-based advising services
Increases the Center’s client base by delivering outreach and recruitment programs throughout the WBRC service area; represents ULLA and the WBRC by supporting and coordinating community-based events and activities
Develops entrepreneurship training programs and curricula to meet the needs of small business clients
Consults with and advises clients on effective marketing, operations, management and the growth of their businesses; conducts working sessions and group trainings and workshops with clients as required
Leads special projects related to small business development i.e. access to capital, risk management, disaster preparedness and recovery, etc.
Manages the client management system and produces monthly, quarterly, and annual reports relative to Center’s impact and activities
Collaborates with ecosystem partners to garner resources for small business clients
Manages the functions of the WBC Advisory Board
Other duties as needed

Position Requirements:

Business-related degree in administration, finance, or marketing is required; graduate degree preferred.
At least 5 years of experience leading and managing small business development programs in underserved communities
At least 5 years of training and public speaking experience
At least 3 years working in non-profit organization management, economic development, or commercial finance
At least 3 years of staff supervision experience
Grants management and technical writing experience is a plus
Knowledge of and experience of SBA programs, funding programs, and other resources is a plus

Other requirements:

Candidates must also possess a thorough understanding of current market trends and innovative teaching methods that support entrepreneurial development for small businesses across various stages and industries. Comprehensive knowledge of best practices, tools and strategies for business sustainability, scalability, management, operational efficiency, financing, and marketing are essential. In depth knowledge of the preparation and analysis financial statements and the production of accurate business pro-formas and budgets are mandatory.

Ideal Candidates:

This job is ideal for someone who is:

Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation commensurate with experience and expertise. Health and dental insurance benefits available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Training & development: 5 years (Preferred)
Small Business Development: 5 years (Preferred)
Supervising experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Vice President, Finance

Organization Overview

Position Summary

The Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead all financial and fiscal management aspects of the organization’s operations. The Vice President of Finance plays a key role in helping shape and deliver on the strategic imperatives of ULLA. Reporting to the President/CEO, this individual is a member of an eight-person leadership team and has the primary responsibility for the organization’s financial management and fiscal goal setting. The Vice President of Finance will play an integral role in setting the vision and direction for both short- and long-term analysis and forecasting in strategic alignment with operations for ULLA.

The Vice President of Finance will provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, accounting, and financial efforts of the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role that will oversee all aspects of the accounting and finance department. The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for a team that produces financial statements, performs month-end close functions, tax returns, cash management, asset management, and debt financing.

The Vice President of Finance will interact with the ULLA Board of Directors, will prepare financial documents and presentations for Board and Finance Committee meetings, and will be viewed with credibility and respect as an objective voice representing the fiscal health of the organization. The Vice President of Finance will be an active partner with the President/CEO and bring a forward-looking approach and the ability to anticipate and respond to risks and opportunities.

As a member of the collaborative senior leadership team at ULLA, the Vice President of Finance will provide financial input and guidance on critical decisions that affect the growth and development of the organization. She/he will have intimate knowledge and deep understanding of ULLA’s work across the state and may be asked to collaborate and support the cultivation of new donors and support managing the relationships of existing donors.

The Vice President of Finance will balance a strong vision for the ULLA finance team with a proactive approach to managing the fiscal operations of a fast-paced, growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, strategic, and data-driven nonprofit finance leader!

Essential Duties

Financial Strategy

Generate a monthly financial dashboard which accurately forecasts cash, revenue, and expenses to help ULLA “see around the corner”
Install and strengthen procedures to improve efficiencies and reduce expenses where possible, while supporting organizational growth
Analyze financial statements to pinpoint opportunities for growth or potential weak areas and develop appropriate scenarios to address them

Financial Management

Maintain appropriate systems and internal control safeguards and policies to manage the financial activities while maintaining compliance with the highest ethical standards, all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements of funders
Review and approve expenditures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal grant reporting requirements
Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, salary updates, general ledger, and chart of accounts maintenance
Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures
Oversee the management of ULLA’s Endowment Fund under the guidelines of the appropriate ULLA Board of Directors Committee
Strategically manage ULLA’s opportunities to maximize impact from earned revenue and effectively utilize unrelated business revenue as a potential source of revenue
Interact and collaborate with senior leadership team and program managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations
Ensure records and systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) and auditing standards
Work closely with ULLA leadership to provide necessary financial analysis and support for revenue generation
Handle all contracts, including grant agreements, business and vendor contracts, subcontracts, and federal agreements. Ensure compliance with federal procurement standards when applicable. Review all legal documents and Terms of Services
Work with consultants to supplement expertise when necessary.
Supervise, mentor, and train accounting and finance staff

Financial Reporting

Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements to the ULLA Board of Directors, Board Committees and CEO
Manage annual external Audit Report and Compliance over Federal Programs (Single Audit) and serve as the liaison with the audit firm
Ensure accurate completion of Monthly and Annual reporting in the National Urban League Affiliate Compliance System
Prepare and manage all annual tax submissions to IRS, including Forms 5500, 990 and 1099
Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports for various audiences as needed

Facilities, Assets, and Risk Management

Maintain accurate records of property values, additions, deletions, etc. of assets held by ULLA
Manage and renew insurance needs: property, liability, flood, for all buildings, as well as overall agency insurances, i.e., general liability, child molestation and abuse, auto, directors and officers, dishonesty bond and ERISA bonds and workers compensation
Negotiate, prepare, and renew leases for current and/or new tenants

Candidate Profile

Sincere commitment to ULLA’s mission and core values
Intelligent, compassionate, driven, and equity-focused; operates with a community service orientation
Strategic thinker who understands how finances and strong financial systems support the broader mission of the organization
Ability to develop a team-wide vision and direction for a portfolio of diverse projects
Ability to be a thought-partner with the CEO to support the growth and development of the organization
Ability to collaborate with members of the senior leadership team to advance the overall direction of the organization
Enjoys investing in building and strengthening a high-performing accounting and finance team
High energy and motivation to understand and learn from the perspectives of others
Highly analytical, yet able to “use data to tell a story”; is detailed and precise with their work
Comfortable interfacing with a Board of Directors on financial and strategic matters
Exercises good judgement in the midst of ambiguity; exercises a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives; demonstrates critical thinking to identify alternative solutions to complex issues
Effective Communicator

Qualifications

6-10 years or more of senior management experience in the nonprofit industry with related experience including financial oversight and fiscal management.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related fields. A CPA, MBA or MPA is strongly preferred for the position.
Demonstrated success in the role of senior financial leader in a nonprofit organization and an understanding of nonprofit budget models, contracts, and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and accrual-based accounting practices; experience in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue/expense analysis, cost allocation process and reporting, and governmental and regulatory reporting requirements; experience with annual audits.
Knowledge of diverse investment portfolios and advisory teams
Leadership ability, especially related to program design and implementation demonstrating financial acumen
Exceptional computer skills and proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), QuickBooks, MIP Financial Accounting System, and ADP Payroll
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within an organization
Evidence of strong strategic, analytical, and financial skills and experience translating a strategic vision into an operational model

Job Type

Full-time with a competitive compensation package

Salary Range

$95,000 – $130,000

Communications Manager

Organization Overview

The mission of the Urban League of Louisiana is to support African Americans and others seeking equity to secure economic parity and self-reliance. Founded in 1938 as the Urban League of Greater New Orleans, Inc., the organization expanded its footprint to Baton Rouge and changed its name to Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) in 2017. ULLA is one of nearly 100 affiliates of the National Urban League, headquartered in New York. Today, ULLA’s work lives in three Centers of Excellence: Education and Youth Development, Economic Development and Workforce Development and Policy and Social Justice.

Benefiting from a remarkable history and tradition, ULLA has a strong and positive brand coupled with a track record of successfully serving the African American community. Using this as a foundation, ULLA is poised to expand to other cities across the state, making it an integral part of the state’s economic growth and development.

The organization’s structure includes the President and CEO, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Finance and Operations, Vice President for Education and Youth Development, Vice President for Workforce Development, Vice President of Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Vice President for Policy, Strategic Partnerships and Development, and Vice President for Research and Evaluation along with director level positions in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Position Summary

The Communications Manager is responsible for collaborating on strategy, project management and creative content creation. Reporting to the Vice President for Policy, Strategic Partnerships and Development, the role will prioritize support of key organization-wide initiatives such as the SEE Change Collective, as well as own support of a portfolio of program areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate on development of communication and marketing campaigns that elevate ULLA.
Support execution of organization marketing campaigns that raise ULLA brand.
Support graphic design responsibilities.
Prepare media materials for distribution. (i.e. copying, filing, mailing, e-mailing) with Vice President.
Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings.
Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other duties as assigned for fundraising events.
Maintain Media Relations.
Lead Event Logistics Support.
Manage Social Media Content Creation & Storytelling.
Support Photography/Video.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday. Routine weeknight and weekend assignments may be required. Travel within a 100-mile radius of New Orleans is required for this role.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in communications, media relations, or development, required.
Significant professional experience in strategic planning, campaign creation, and digital media preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
Demonstrated success working in partnership with multiple departments and stakeholders to execute projects and reach strategic goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Database management experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
A self-starter, data and deadline driven, and ability to multi-task with solid organizational and time-management skills.
Positive attitude.

Apply by sending your resume to [email protected].