The state of New Jersey has released income guidelines for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF) program. As has been the custom for almost twenty years, information on these and other energy assistance programs has been updated and available on the New Jersey Community Resources website and blog.
For more information visit the website homepage or the energy assistance programs page.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has released the 2015 income guidelines for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. The USF-LIHEAP season officially begins October 1, 2014.
The 2015 Maximum Income Limits are available at http://www.njcommunityresources.info/USFHEA2015MaximumIncomeLimits.pdf.
Job Title: Director of Development and Community Outreach
Program: Membership Services, Fundraising, Volunteers, & Outreach
Position: Part-time/hourly to start with full-time potential
Must produce revenue goals for position to be sustained
Reports to: Executive Director
Date of Posting: August 5, 2014
Summary Description: This job exists to assist the Executive Director and to lead the organization’s fundraising, membership and outreach initiatives. Serves as a key staff member and fills in for Executive Director at events and appearances when she is not available.
Supervises: Membership Services, Farm & Food Guide Publication, Annual Campaign, Leadership Giving, Corporate Sponsorships, Media communications, Volunteers and Ambassador Program.
Principal Responsibilities: Effectively manage NOFA-NJ relationships while growing revenue through membership, sponsorship, individual donations and grant writing. While there are a variety of activities associated with this position, heavy emphasis is on managing the organization’s grant program.
Position Requirements: We are seeking an experienced development professional with excellent writing and communication skills and a proven track record in marketing and development for a non-profit organization. Candidate must have creative vision with the ability to strategize. Must be independently motivated, highly organized, and able to work in a team setting. Best applicant will possess strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills. Passion and understanding about organic food and farming a must. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Some statewide car travel necessary. This position is at will and comes with the expectation that it exceeds revenue goals year over year.
For full position description and application instructions visit the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) career page.
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