CAREERS AT CHARITY: WATER.
Web Designer.
charity: water is focused on world-class web design to drive our mission to end the water crisis in our lifetime. We're growing fast: over 70% of our donations are raised online, and design and brand are essential to our mission.
We're looking for a talented web designer with a detailed understanding for how interactive experiences should look, feel and function on the web.
We're a small and efficient staff of 28, and because of our size, every person plays an essential role in the organization. Until recently, one person has largely been responsible for all web design. She's currently balancing her role as Creative Director, and also remains the only web designer on staff. Your responsibility will be to lead most web design projects at charity: water. You'll push the design boundaries, continuing to innovate and re-invent the charitywater.org site and create new web experiences for campaigns and initiatives.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
skills.
You've got talent.
You know your stuff.
You're a self-motivator.
You're a dreamer, a thinker, an executer.
Please apply with an online portfolio of your work.
charity: water is focused on world-class web design to drive our mission to end the water crisis in our lifetime. We're growing fast: over 70% of our donations are raised online, and design and brand are essential to our mission.
We're looking for a talented web designer with a detailed understanding for how interactive experiences should look, feel and function on the web.
We're a small and efficient staff of 28, and because of our size, every person plays an essential role in the organization. Until recently, one person has largely been responsible for all web design. She's currently balancing her role as Creative Director, and also remains the only web designer on staff. Your responsibility will be to lead most web design projects at charity: water. You'll push the design boundaries, continuing to innovate and re-invent the charitywater.org site and create new web experiences for campaigns and initiatives.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
- * You'll be responsible for designing and crafting all web experiences to support the mission and goals of charity: water.
- * You'll be responsible for the content layout, pixel-perfect visual appearance and usability of all charity: water web properties.
- * You'll be responsible for constantly innovating and evolving the charity: water brand online.
skills.
You've got talent.
- * You understand web design and have a modern, gorgeous design aesthetic.
- * You have a pixel-perfect attention to detail.
- * You have a sharp eye for concept and execution as well as production and business aspects.
- * You understand and consider the user experience in all your work.
You know your stuff.
- * You have a strong online portfolio displaying user-centered design.
- * You are proficient in multiple design software, including Photoshop.
- * You have basic knowledge of CSS and HTML.
- * You have expert knowledge of current web design trends and techniques.
- * You have a clear understanding of information architecture and hierarchy.
- * You understand that design should enhance the experience, not get in the way.
You're a self-motivator.
- * You see something that can be improved, and you don't wait for permission to fix it.
- * You are in a constant state of evolving your design skills and pushing the boundaries of your work.
- * You have a strong desire to take charitywater.org to a world-class design standard.
You're a dreamer, a thinker, an executer.
- * You are able to cast a creative vision and communicate it to the team.
- * You are down to earth when we need to hit a deadline, and you're a dreamer when we need to get creative.
- * You're able to think outside the conventional standards of design and push the envelope.
- * You have a roll-up-your sleeves work ethic.
- * You have a can-do attitude.
- * You're able to take off your designer hat and talk business requirements.
- * You are agile and understand/adapt to requirement changes along the way.
- * You are very organized and meticulous with tasks.
Please apply with an online portfolio of your work.
Receptionist.
charity: water is looking for a passionate people-person to join our mission and support our growing team. You'll be the first face people see when they walk through our door and the voice they first hear when they call our office. You’ll learn the ins and outs of charity: water so that you can handle any question from any donor, fundraiser or stranger that happens upon our office.
As Receptionist, your primary responsibility will be to answer the phone, filter calls and greet our visitors. You'll make introductions, make out-of-town visitors feel at home and ensure that charity: water is a well-organized, comfortable and interesting place to visit.
responsibilites.
skills.
You have experience under your belt.
You’ve worked at least 3-5 years as a receptionist or in a similar role at a fast-paced office environment. Customer Service or Office Manager experience a plus.
You were born a people person.
You enjoy interacting with people -- over the phone, in person or through emails. You’re welcoming and more than willing to help someone find their way around charity: water.
You're a communication ace.
When someone has a question, you give them a straight answer. You take your role seriously, knowing that someone’s experience with charity: water can start -- or end -- with you. Your passionate about giving every caller and visitor an unforgettable experience at charity: water.
You aspire to know it all.
You’re not afraid to ask questions of staff because you hope to become a charity: water guru, where you can answer questions coming from outside the office on your own.
You get things done.
You're a multitasking machine. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small, with attention to detail. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you let your staff members know.
You’re so organized, it’s embarrassing.
Your closet or kitchen drawers a testament to your skill: when something doesn’t have a place, you make one for it and teach others to keep it that way. You can manage schedules, inquiries, call logs and desk drawers.
charity: water is looking for a passionate people-person to join our mission and support our growing team. You'll be the first face people see when they walk through our door and the voice they first hear when they call our office. You’ll learn the ins and outs of charity: water so that you can handle any question from any donor, fundraiser or stranger that happens upon our office.
As Receptionist, your primary responsibility will be to answer the phone, filter calls and greet our visitors. You'll make introductions, make out-of-town visitors feel at home and ensure that charity: water is a well-organized, comfortable and interesting place to visit.
responsibilites.
- * Act as the point of contact for all of our callers and guests, fielding all calls and answering questions yourself.
- * Own the front desk. Be ready and prepared to answer every call that comes our way during office hours.
- * Keep up to speed on charity: water’s work so you can handle questions from anyone.
- * Greet visitors, anticipate scheduled arrivals and make introductions.
- * Assist Community Managers in answering general email inquiries from our donors and supporters.
- * Maintain the appearance of the front desk area and our kitchen on a daily basis.
- * Order office supplies every week.
skills.
You have experience under your belt.
You’ve worked at least 3-5 years as a receptionist or in a similar role at a fast-paced office environment. Customer Service or Office Manager experience a plus.
You were born a people person.
You enjoy interacting with people -- over the phone, in person or through emails. You’re welcoming and more than willing to help someone find their way around charity: water.
You're a communication ace.
When someone has a question, you give them a straight answer. You take your role seriously, knowing that someone’s experience with charity: water can start -- or end -- with you. Your passionate about giving every caller and visitor an unforgettable experience at charity: water.
You aspire to know it all.
You’re not afraid to ask questions of staff because you hope to become a charity: water guru, where you can answer questions coming from outside the office on your own.
You get things done.
You're a multitasking machine. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small, with attention to detail. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you let your staff members know.
You’re so organized, it’s embarrassing.
Your closet or kitchen drawers a testament to your skill: when something doesn’t have a place, you make one for it and teach others to keep it that way. You can manage schedules, inquiries, call logs and desk drawers.
director of technology.
We're seeking a leader, key architect and technical project manager to drive all of the organization's software, web development and IT systems efforts.
As Director of Technology, you'll play a key role in designing and managing development of the online platform and critical systems that constitute the backbone of our fundraising and reporting strategy. You will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be an integral part of charity: water's senior management team.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
core values & competencies.
You're uniquely people-oriented.
You're more than capable of cultivating productive relationships. You can communicate technical issues, requirements and priorities across all functional areas of the organization.
You have a remarkable track record.
You're an experienced web developer (Java and MVC frameworks) and you've managed the development, security, update and maintenance of high-volume web sites. You have extensive knowledge of existing third-party software systems, including CRM, ERP, and open source software. You're experienced in the build/buy/integrate decision-making process; you use this knowledge to make technological and financial decisions that are in the best interest of the organization.
You have the education and experience to back you up.
You have a Bachelor's in CS or equivalent and have 3-5 years of experience managing development teams which delivered significant web projects on time and within budget.
You're a strategic leader.
Youre able to thrive in the midst of charity: water's aggressive plans to grow exponentially and work toward solving the global water crisis. You have a broad knowledge of the current state-of-the-art web-based systems and architectures, and you will use this knowledge to set the direction for charity: water's industry leading software initiatives.
You innovate, and you get the job done.
charity: water is committed to inventing completely new ways to connect people with charity. You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You're a hands-on person who dives in, solves problems and gets work done.
We're seeking a leader, key architect and technical project manager to drive all of the organization's software, web development and IT systems efforts.
As Director of Technology, you'll play a key role in designing and managing development of the online platform and critical systems that constitute the backbone of our fundraising and reporting strategy. You will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be an integral part of charity: water's senior management team.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
- * Lead and mentor a small team of software developers. This includes scheduling, staffing, prioritization and all other management-related responsibilities.
- * Integrate and maintain the web-based donor facing software, the organization's IT systems, and all third-party software.
- * Ensure the continual availability and security of all IT systems.
- * Coordinate development efforts and IT systems integrations with the organizations accounting, donor development and program management teams.
- * Assess current development processes and procedures and, where it's needed, design and implement new systems to efficiently support the development operation and enhance charity: waters effectiveness.
- * As a member of the Executive Team, help lead the organization, propagate our cultural values and build our capacity for exponential growth.
core values & competencies.
You're uniquely people-oriented.
You're more than capable of cultivating productive relationships. You can communicate technical issues, requirements and priorities across all functional areas of the organization.
You have a remarkable track record.
You're an experienced web developer (Java and MVC frameworks) and you've managed the development, security, update and maintenance of high-volume web sites. You have extensive knowledge of existing third-party software systems, including CRM, ERP, and open source software. You're experienced in the build/buy/integrate decision-making process; you use this knowledge to make technological and financial decisions that are in the best interest of the organization.
You have the education and experience to back you up.
You have a Bachelor's in CS or equivalent and have 3-5 years of experience managing development teams which delivered significant web projects on time and within budget.
You're a strategic leader.
Youre able to thrive in the midst of charity: water's aggressive plans to grow exponentially and work toward solving the global water crisis. You have a broad knowledge of the current state-of-the-art web-based systems and architectures, and you will use this knowledge to set the direction for charity: water's industry leading software initiatives.
You innovate, and you get the job done.
charity: water is committed to inventing completely new ways to connect people with charity. You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You're a hands-on person who dives in, solves problems and gets work done.
software developer.
As a software developer for charity: water, you'll mainly architect and create web applications. You'll be expected to improve on our code and help devise technical solutions for our individual departments.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
skills.
You know what you're doing.
You have experience developing with an MVC framework (CakePHP is a plus), database design and implementation (RDBMS or NoSQL) and working in a test-driven development. You have also have experience with PHP and Java, as well as CSS, JavaScript and HTML.
You have the experience to prove you know what you're doing.
You have a Bachelor's in CS or equivalent and have 1-2 years of experience developing public-facing web applications.
You can implement new systems and manage existing ones.
You possess systems integration skills (e.g. data management and synchronization across multiple systems) and when possible, you look to improve a company or organization's workflows.
You're methodical.
You have experience with QA/Test methodologies, agile software development or other formal software development methodologies.
You're meticulous, organized and you know communication is crucial.
You have experience writing clear and concise software design specifications. You could easily convey plans or specifications across all charity: water departments.
You're passionate about your work and what it means.
You want to end the world water crisis.
As a software developer for charity: water, you'll mainly architect and create web applications. You'll be expected to improve on our code and help devise technical solutions for our individual departments.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
- * You'll design, develop, test and implement web-based software to be used by thousands of our donors and fundraisers.
- * You'll build integration software to tie our back-office systems to our donor-facing web applications.
- * You'll join in reviews to improve your own and your coworker's code.
- * You'll monitor, maintain and improve our back-office systems and our website environment.
skills.
You know what you're doing.
You have experience developing with an MVC framework (CakePHP is a plus), database design and implementation (RDBMS or NoSQL) and working in a test-driven development. You have also have experience with PHP and Java, as well as CSS, JavaScript and HTML.
You have the experience to prove you know what you're doing.
You have a Bachelor's in CS or equivalent and have 1-2 years of experience developing public-facing web applications.
You can implement new systems and manage existing ones.
You possess systems integration skills (e.g. data management and synchronization across multiple systems) and when possible, you look to improve a company or organization's workflows.
You're methodical.
You have experience with QA/Test methodologies, agile software development or other formal software development methodologies.
You're meticulous, organized and you know communication is crucial.
You have experience writing clear and concise software design specifications. You could easily convey plans or specifications across all charity: water departments.
You're passionate about your work and what it means.
You want to end the world water crisis.
director of development.
charity: water seeks a seasoned professional to be the strategic leader, visionary, and key architect to build a team and the key systems that will drive all offline fundraising efforts, including major individual, corporate, and foundation support. Working closely with the CEO and Director of Digital, you will manage a team that will pursue and cultivate high-potential major individual gifts and operations fundraising support.
In less than five years, charity: water has raised more than $38 million dollars by inspiring more than 200,000 supporters around the globe, and is beginning to scale. This position provides an ambitious professional the opportunity to play a key role in designing and implementing a fundraising program that will support rapid growth and expansion. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development will be an integral part of charity: water's senior management team, ensuring that all program initiatives are viable from a funding perspective. We intend to be poised to raise and grant $100M+ to water programs in 2015. This represents average water revenue growth of 65% per year. In 2010, the organization saw 84% growth and 2011 is up an additional 85% YTD. We seek to grow operations funding by an average of 40% per year for the next 5 years. Our private membership program, The Well, is expected to generate approximately 1/3 of that funding each year, with additional support coming from corporations, foundations and major donors. Particular focus will be placed on operations fundraising to fund the business and support our 100% model.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
core values & competencies.
You're a creative leader.
You're prepared to build a new model of fundraising in a groundbreaking role. charity: water has a unique business model that requires innovative approaches to provide sustainable operating funds. You are creative yet also data-driven and comfortable developing and implementing strategic plans. You are an architect and multi-tasker who can manage multiple initiatives and are skilled at measuring your impact and results.
You are a strong manager and can lead an organization.
You are skilled at defining what you need from a team and reports. You can analyze business processes to remove inefficiencies and increase productivity and results. You use data and research to guide decision-making, and easily think outside the nonprofit box. You have a passion for developing staff and thrive in an environment focused on team efforts and results.
You're uniquely people-oriented.
You're more than capable of cultivating productive relationships. As Director of Development, you'll work closely with Fortune 500 CEOs, philanthropists, influencers and other diverse personalities. This doesn't intimidate you, but excites you. You thrive on building and developing these relationships with intelligence, maturity and professionalism.
You have a remarkable track record.
You have a history of leading successful initiatives with measurable results that have impacted the bottom line. Your years of applicable experience have cultivated your wisdom and nuanced creativity for this position.
You're a strategic leader.
You have the strategic prowess and social intelligence required to build scalable models that leverage charity: water's brand, assets, relationships and opportunities to meet aggressive growth goals.
You're an inventor, an innovator.
charity: water is committed to constantly inventing new ways to connect people with the direct impact of their gifts. You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
qualifications & experience.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, driven and sophisticated professional excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the development department and the organization as a whole. This cutting-edge executive will be strategic, entrepreneurial, resourceful, and a savvy relationship builder – able to translate vision into action by motivating others and moving the agenda forward. He/she will be energized and passionate about the mission and activities of the organization. The ideal candidate has:
education.
Bachelors degree is required.
travel.
Domestic and International travel expected.
compensation.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate.
charity: water seeks a seasoned professional to be the strategic leader, visionary, and key architect to build a team and the key systems that will drive all offline fundraising efforts, including major individual, corporate, and foundation support. Working closely with the CEO and Director of Digital, you will manage a team that will pursue and cultivate high-potential major individual gifts and operations fundraising support.
In less than five years, charity: water has raised more than $38 million dollars by inspiring more than 200,000 supporters around the globe, and is beginning to scale. This position provides an ambitious professional the opportunity to play a key role in designing and implementing a fundraising program that will support rapid growth and expansion. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development will be an integral part of charity: water's senior management team, ensuring that all program initiatives are viable from a funding perspective. We intend to be poised to raise and grant $100M+ to water programs in 2015. This represents average water revenue growth of 65% per year. In 2010, the organization saw 84% growth and 2011 is up an additional 85% YTD. We seek to grow operations funding by an average of 40% per year for the next 5 years. Our private membership program, The Well, is expected to generate approximately 1/3 of that funding each year, with additional support coming from corporations, foundations and major donors. Particular focus will be placed on operations fundraising to fund the business and support our 100% model.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
- * Develop strategies, products, and initiatives to drive funding to support staff and operations.
- * Build a small and efficient team to lead and manage all offline fundraising initiatives.
- * Assess current systems, processes, and procedures and, where necessary, design and implement new systems, processes, and procedures that efficiently support the organization and enhance donor experience.
- * Supervise and mentor the development team; provide leadership, inspiration, accountability, and opportunities for professional growth.
- * Analyze supporter data to find new opportunities, ensure all activities are measurable to drive efficiencies and maximize results.
- * Expand the experience for major donors, with a focus on operations supporters.
- * Develop and implement a major gift fundraising program.
- * Develop and implement a foundation strategy.
- * Develop and grow corporate strategic partnerships.
- * Be an active member of the Executive Team – leading the organization by providing guidance on policy, setting organizational targets and overseeing staff.
core values & competencies.
You're a creative leader.
You're prepared to build a new model of fundraising in a groundbreaking role. charity: water has a unique business model that requires innovative approaches to provide sustainable operating funds. You are creative yet also data-driven and comfortable developing and implementing strategic plans. You are an architect and multi-tasker who can manage multiple initiatives and are skilled at measuring your impact and results.
You are a strong manager and can lead an organization.
You are skilled at defining what you need from a team and reports. You can analyze business processes to remove inefficiencies and increase productivity and results. You use data and research to guide decision-making, and easily think outside the nonprofit box. You have a passion for developing staff and thrive in an environment focused on team efforts and results.
You're uniquely people-oriented.
You're more than capable of cultivating productive relationships. As Director of Development, you'll work closely with Fortune 500 CEOs, philanthropists, influencers and other diverse personalities. This doesn't intimidate you, but excites you. You thrive on building and developing these relationships with intelligence, maturity and professionalism.
You have a remarkable track record.
You have a history of leading successful initiatives with measurable results that have impacted the bottom line. Your years of applicable experience have cultivated your wisdom and nuanced creativity for this position.
You're a strategic leader.
You have the strategic prowess and social intelligence required to build scalable models that leverage charity: water's brand, assets, relationships and opportunities to meet aggressive growth goals.
You're an inventor, an innovator.
charity: water is committed to constantly inventing new ways to connect people with the direct impact of their gifts. You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
qualifications & experience.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, driven and sophisticated professional excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the development department and the organization as a whole. This cutting-edge executive will be strategic, entrepreneurial, resourceful, and a savvy relationship builder – able to translate vision into action by motivating others and moving the agenda forward. He/she will be energized and passionate about the mission and activities of the organization. The ideal candidate has:
- * A minimum of 5 years of fundraising, sales, marketing, or brand leadership experience.
- * Strong management skills and a proven track record of building new products, processes, and initiatives to drive results.
- * Outstanding communication skills, articulate and persuasive, with well-honed relationship building skills.
- * A results and solutions-driven, positive attitude.
- * A team-orientation and strong work ethic, essential for this demanding environment that continually strives for excellence.
- * Highly developed interpersonal skills with the executive presence and personal style to represent the organization to multiple constituents.
education.
Bachelors degree is required.
travel.
Domestic and International travel expected.
compensation.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Curator of The Well.
When we started charity: water, we made a bold promise to the general public -- 100% of their donations would go directly to the field to fund water projects.
The Well is a program designed to support our 100% model. It's a small, private group of investors who have committed to fund charity: water's annual operating budget. As Curator of The Well, you'll manage the program and seek out new members to join our mission as foundational and long-term supporters.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
skills.
You're remarkably people-oriented.
You have an innate social intelligence. You can relate to all types of people -- from bankers, fashionistas, techies, janitorial staff, to entertainment executives -- and you're a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency. You are likable, engaging, interesting and interested. If you walk into a room of 50 people, each would be excited to invite you to dinner at their home.
You have a team ethos.
You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments.
You're a deal-maker.
You're comfortable asking for money and are not afraid to say no. You possess a keen ability to sell ideas and close deals.
You stay on top of it all.
You operate with poise, dignity, and reliability in both your personal and professional worlds. You're organized and make it easy for others to know where you stand with donors and other relationships.
You are a problem solver and strategic thinker and you're able to connect the dots.
You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to increase efficiency. You have strong communication skills and are detail-oriented and efficient.
You believe in the future of charity: water.
The Well supports about a third of charity: water's operational funding. You take your responsibilities in curating one of our most important programs seriously, knowing this group is crucial to charity: water's growth.
compensation.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate.
When we started charity: water, we made a bold promise to the general public -- 100% of their donations would go directly to the field to fund water projects.
The Well is a program designed to support our 100% model. It's a small, private group of investors who have committed to fund charity: water's annual operating budget. As Curator of The Well, you'll manage the program and seek out new members to join our mission as foundational and long-term supporters.
location.
This opportunity is for those located in (or willing to re-locate to) the NYC area only.
responsibilities.
- * Strategically architect a plan to grow The Well.
- * Deliver an exceptional experience for all members of The Well and facilitate strong relationships between Well members and charity: water staff.
- * Cultivate member relationships to encourage individuals to participate at new levels.
- * Structure and plan events to engage potential new members.
- * Innovate ways to show members their return on investment.
- * Administer the program, from making sure contracts are signed and organized to partnering with our Accounting Department in managing cash flow.
skills.
You're remarkably people-oriented.
You have an innate social intelligence. You can relate to all types of people -- from bankers, fashionistas, techies, janitorial staff, to entertainment executives -- and you're a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency. You are likable, engaging, interesting and interested. If you walk into a room of 50 people, each would be excited to invite you to dinner at their home.
You have a team ethos.
You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced start-up environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments.
You're a deal-maker.
You're comfortable asking for money and are not afraid to say no. You possess a keen ability to sell ideas and close deals.
You stay on top of it all.
You operate with poise, dignity, and reliability in both your personal and professional worlds. You're organized and make it easy for others to know where you stand with donors and other relationships.
You are a problem solver and strategic thinker and you're able to connect the dots.
You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to increase efficiency. You have strong communication skills and are detail-oriented and efficient.
You believe in the future of charity: water.
The Well supports about a third of charity: water's operational funding. You take your responsibilities in curating one of our most important programs seriously, knowing this group is crucial to charity: water's growth.
compensation.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate.
