Job Opportunities

Our mission is to engage children in volunteerism and empower them to make a difference in their communities. 
​We are dedicated to our core values of trust, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and passion for service.


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Statewide Development Director

Generation SERVE is seeking an experienced, dedicated full-time statewide Development Director to build strategy and sustainability to promote our growth in our current locations (Austin and Houston, TX) as well as potential expansion sites. The Statewide Development Director will report to the Executive Director (ED) and will work with the ED, Board, and staff in both locations. This position will be responsible for organization-wide strategies around securing donors and contributions, managing fundraising/development staff, overseeing implementation of all development activities, and proactively identifying and addressing hurdles to sustainability.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • has proven experience as a fundraising professional in a nonprofit organization with a $1M+ annual budget
  • demonstrates a dedication to our mission
  • embraces our core values of trust, collaboration, inclusion, innovation and passion for service
  • is able to work across varying levels of the organization to enhance and encourage a culture of philanthropy, from the Board of Directors to volunteers
  • is motivated, creative and willing to go the extra mile for the team
  • has the ability to solve complex problems
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work with the ED, staff, and governing Board to facilitate short and long-term strategic fundraising plans in current and future markets.
  • Identify and address development issues that affect the well-being and efficacy of the organization.
  • Lead the ED, Board and development staff to plan and implement the organization's fund development strategy and programs.
  • Manage development operations efficiently, and oversee implementation of development activities in coordination with staff.
  • Cultivate donors through individual visits and individualized plans for donor engagement; work with staff to ensure pledge fulfillment.
  • Identify and cultivate business/corporate sponsors.
  • Maintain a balanced mix of donor sources and fundraising programs to attract and retain many types of donors.
  • Establish performance measures, monitor results, and evaluate the efficacy of our fund development program.
  • Maintain accountability and ensure compliance with all regulations and laws, as well as the code of ethics for fundraising professionals.
  • Help to recruit, train, and motivate fundraising volunteers.
  • Stay informed on trends and developments in philanthropy and volunteerism.
  • Manage fundraising luncheon(s) and other fundraising activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
  • Master's Degree and/or CFRE preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years professional experience in managing a fundraising team
  • Proven track record of success in fundraising for a million dollar budget for 2+ years; experience fundraising across multiple markets/regions preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical thinking and ability to analyze data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite with experience using Salesforce or comparable CRM
  • Ability to make significant travel between markets
Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and cover letter to Amy Loar at amy@generationserve.org.


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​Contract Activity Lead

Generation SERVE is seeking Activity Leads on a contract basis to perform a key role in our organization.

​The ideal candidate MUST be dependable, punctual, conscientious, and genuinely like working with children.

This role can also exist as a volunteer opportunity. 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 
  • Manage and facilitate Generation SERVE volunteer activities (training provided)
  • Effectively communicate activity tasks and instructions to a diverse audience
  • Facilitate short discussions about volunteerism and the issue areas the projects are addressing
  • Perform pre- and post- activity tasks that may include manual labor
  • Professionally represent Generation SERVE and its branded family volunteering experience
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with both children and adults
  • Comfortable assuming a leadership role with both small and large groups of families
  • Detail oriented and extremely organized
  • Trustworthy and dependable 
  • Desire to work on the weekends
  • Attend the mandatory activity lead trainings (held approximately 4x/year)
  • Punctual
  • Ability to stand for sustained periods of time
  • Ability to lift activity materials up to 50 lbs.
  • Must have access to car/vehicle or reliable transportation 
  • Consent to and successfully pass a background check
WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION: 
  • Minimum commitment of two (2) activities a month. You can choose your activities from our calendar each month.
  • Activities are typically in the late afternoon/early evening on the weekdays and at various times on weekends
  • Average activity runs 1.5–2.5 hours depending on volunteer activity and set up/tear down required
  • 1099 Contractor Position paying $35 for activities up to 1.5 hours, $45 for activities between 1.5 hours and 3 hours, and $60 for activities that last longer than 3 hours
Interested candidates should complete this online application. We review applications on a rolling basis in Austin at times when we need additional Activity Leads. We will be in touch with more details when we receive your application.

Please contact charli@generationserve.org with questions.