Careers@OAI: Current Openings

Associate, Marketing and Development

Associate Duties for OAI will include: 

• Assisting in the development and execution of strategic fundraising efforts
• Facilitating meetings with potential sponsors, including Wall Street firms and Fortune 100 corporate sponsors
• Assisting in the creation of marketing and development materials
• Providing administrative support to client teams
• Helping coordinate the production of strategic plans, final reports, and events

Additional Qualifications:
We are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years professional nonprofit sector experience in development (preferred) or marketing/sales experience
• Demonstrated experience with a broad variety of development efforts
• Previous exposure to fundraising and nonprofit organizations preferred
• Commitment to nonprofit sector
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to form relationships with diverse groups of people
• Self-starter who is comfortable handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent research and computer skills
• Ability to work on teams

How to Apply:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of B. Mickits at the following email: bmickits@oai-usa.com. No phone calls please.

 

Associate Director, Finance

Position Summary:

Working with our Chief Operating Officer and Department Heads, the Associate Director, Finance is responsible for nonprofit accounting, finance, bookkeeping and general administration functions including:

• execute and/or supervise execution of daily revenue/account receivable transactions and allocating revenues to Account Codes and Classes per budget and circumstances
• execute and/or supervise execution of daily expense/account payable transactions and allocating expenses to Account Codes and Classes per budget and circumstances
• financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and reporting for nonprofit clients
• banking transactions including daily account review, ACH transfers, check printing, deposits, and supervision of bank account reconciliations
• basic budget assumption coordination, design, input, analysis and reporting
• work closely with external bookkeeping vendor
• support for the preparation of accounts and materials for Audit Committee and Board meetings
• ensure quick, accurate, and timely data entry within donor database
• carry out donor data error resolution
• manage revenue allocation and donors lists and supervise donor acknowledgement letters
• provide routine administrative support and file management

Additional day-to-day duties include: mail processing; preparation and delivery of deposits; light filing; supply requisition and ongoing finance/accounting projects.  This position regularly works with different internal teams on a variety of projects and clients.  In addition, the Associate Director, Finance may work with OAI external consultants on business-related needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of finance/accounting experience
• Minimum of 3 years of full-charge, QuickBooks bookkeeping, finance and budgeting experience
• 2+ years Board and external client reporting experience, 5+ years of increasing finance/accounting experience and/or BA/BS degree in Accounting preferred
• Attention to detail with good analytic and time management skills
• A team player with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to nonprofit sector and to client service

How to Apply:

OAI offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a fun, challenging work environment. EOE.  Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to ehaggerty@oai-usa.com.  Please put the job title “Associate Director, Finance” in the subject line.  No phone calls.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Director, Strategy and Development

 

Position Summary:

Directors lead our client teams in various functional areas, creating and implementing efficient, capacity-building plans for our nonprofit clients and helping clients meet their development goals. Directors typically oversee the day-to-day account operations, develop team work plans, and serve as the primary contact with the client. Based on the needs of our individual clients, this position may require up to 60% of time/3 days per week spent at the client’s site.  In addition to team leadership, Directors are expected to assume an active internal leadership and mentoring role.

Director responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies for our clients in the following areas: strategic planning, board governance, campaign feasibility studies, development audits, development plans, comprehensive development activities (campaigns, major gifts, board fundraising, corporate giving, foundation grants, planned giving, direct mail, event-based fundraising), marketing, and communications .
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences, including board members, staff, donors, and outside advisors
• Manage planning and execution to include leadership development, committee management, and corporate sponsorship
• Oversee day-to-day operations and fulfillment of contracted projects
• Manage project teams and coordinate project work for rest of team; serve as mentor and coach to team members
• Find solutions and implement new ideas for clients
• Conduct strategic planning as necessary and work with boards to implement strategic plans
• Collaborate with/participate in strategy, development and event management functions as necessary
• Work with clients to recruit and manage their board of directors
• Manage independent contractors as necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 10-15 years professional nonprofit sector experience in development with a proven track record of meeting fundraising goals
• Demonstrated experience with a broad variety of development efforts including event management, capital campaigns, corporate giving, and foundation giving.
• Significant experience leading/managing staff or project teams and meeting established goals
• Experience working with departmental budgets
• Desire to succeed in a dynamic, demanding, self-driven atmosphere – entrepreneurial spirit a must!
• Ability to balance the needs of multiple accounts
• Experience with strategic or development planning
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including board members
• Ability to work with many different personalities – excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information
• Attention to detail, strong writing and editing skills

How to Apply:

OAI offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exciting, challenging work environment. EOE.  Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to dfrottier@oai-usa.com.  Please put the job title “Director, Strategy and Development Management” in the subject line.  No faxes/phone calls.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Executive Assistant to CEO

The dynamic and innovative CEO of a well-established and growing consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC is seeking an exceptional and experienced executive personal assistant.  The CEO considers this to be a "project manager" position because of all the competing needs for their time and schedule.  

Primary responsibilities for this role are:

• Manage calendar, including meeting scheduling & calendar maintenance 
• Travel coordination (both personal and professional)
• Prepare and process all travel expense reports and reconciliations
• Assist with follow up calls and qualifying new business prospects
• Assists others on management team with travel and scheduling, as needed
• Coordinating and managing details of the CEO’s personal life–e.g. handling construction projects, real estate ventures, managing personal finances, monitoring investment portfolios, hiring staff and maintaining databases
• Manage vendors on special projects in various locations/states, as needed
• Coordination with OAI team members on scheduling priorities, as needed
• Prepare written communications, letters and e-mail
• Assist the Administrative Team in managing the office’s daily activities

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience and success as an Executive/Administrative Assistant
• Excellent, up-to-date use of technology (PCs, Windows Office, cell phones, PDAs)
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Familiarity with business transactions and affairs; personal banking; recordkeeping
• Experience in negotiating with contractors/vendors is a plus
• Experience in travel coordination
• Self-starter who is comfortable handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills – attention to detail is essential!
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• High energy work ethic
• Takes great pride in being an indispensible resource
• Pro-active approach to problem identification/resolution
• Willingness to travel, as needed
• Bachelor’s degree

How to Apply:

Competitive salary, excellent benefits and a fun, challenging work environment. EOE.  Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the attention of Emily Haggerty at ehaggerty@oai-usa.com.  Please put the job title “Executive Assistant” in the subject line.  No faxes/phone calls.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

IT and Communications Associate

We are looking for a skilled and energetic professional for our IT and Communications Associate position. 

IT and Communications Associate Duties for OAI will include:

• Working with our IT and website vendors, assist in the management of hardware, software, and provide desktop support to all staff
• Troubleshoot both hardware and software problems on a daily basis
• Working with the Senior Associate Director of New Business and Communications, assist with the maintenance of the OAI website and mailing lists and creation of enewsletters using Constant Contact
• Maintain the phone system, office machines (copiers, fax, and postage), computer workstations, and handheld devices
• Creation of first drafts of communications, including content for the website, press releases, newsletters, event invitations, marketing materials and other internal/external communications where needed

Additional Qualifications:

• 1-3 years communications/PR work experience
• Extensive experience working with office networks and information technology
• Additional technology-related certifications preferred
• Understanding of Windows environment (servers and work stations)
• Drupal, or similar, experience preferred
• Ability to learn independently
• Ability to seek solutions to technical problems with minimal guidance
• Ability to form relationships with diverse groups of people
• Strong communication and editing skills
• Self-starter who is comfortable handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply:
Please submit cover letter, resume and one writing sample specific to marketing or public relations (e.g., press release) to the attention of Emily Haggerty at the following email: ehaggerty@oai-usa.com with “IT and Communications Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls please. EOE.

 

Senior Associate Director, Development Management

We are looking for a skilled and energetic professional for our Senior Associate Director position for our outsourced development and campaign management services. 

Position Summary:

Senior Associate Directors lead our client teams in various functional areas, creating and implementing efficient, capacity-building plans for our nonprofit clients and helping clients meet their development goals. Senior Associate Directors typically oversee the day-to-day account operations, develop team work plans, and serve as the primary contact with the client. Based on the needs of our individual clients, this position may require up to 80% of time/4 days per week spent at the client’s site.  In addition to team leadership, Senior Associate Directors are expected to assume an active internal leadership and mentoring role.

Senior Associate Director responsibilities include:

• Meet and exceed established fundraising goals for our client projects
• Collaborate with the team Managing Directorand Senior Director to develop and implement strategies for our clients in the following areas: comprehensive development activities (campaigns, major gifts, board fundraising, corporate giving, foundation grants, planned giving, direct mail, event-based fundraising), marketing, and communications 
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences, including board members, staff, donors, and outside advisors
• Manage event and campaign fundraising planning and execution to include leadership development, committee management, and corporate sponsorship
• Work with clients to recruit and manage their board of directors
• Oversee day-to-day operations and fulfillment of contracted projects
• Manage project teams and coordinate project work for rest of team; serve as mentor and coach to team members
• Find solutions and implement new ideas for clients
• Collaborate with/participate in strategy and event management functions, as necessary
• Manage independent contractors as necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in related field preferred
• 8-12 years professional nonprofit sector experience in development with a proven track record of meeting fundraising goals
• Demonstrated experience with a broad variety of development efforts including major gifts, capital campaigns, event management, corporate giving, and foundation giving.
• Significant experience leading/managing staff or project teams and meeting established goals
• Experience working with departmental budgets
• Desire to succeed in a dynamic, demanding, self-driven atmosphere – entrepreneurial spirit a must!
• Ability to balance the needs of multiple accounts
• Experience with strategic or development planning
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including board members
• Ability to work with many different personalities – excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information
• Attention to detail, strong writing and editing skills

How to Apply:

OAI offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exciting, challenging work environment. EOE.  Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to dfrottier@oai-usa.com.  Please put the job title “Senior Associate Director, Development Management” in the subject line.  No faxes/phone calls.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Intern

Interns at OAI will have an opportunity to work in a professional environment with a diverse group of individuals. Interns are able to gain experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, and event planning through our work exclusively with nonprofit organizations. OAI offers exposure to the business world through day to day contact with our employees and attendance in meetings and conference calls. Interns will enhance their computer, communication, and organizational skills through working at OAI.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Katherine Heidenberger at the following email: interns@oai-usa.com.  No phone calls please.