Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment with Canopy!
To apply, send your resume to info@canopycac.org. Please indicate in your subject line which open position you are applying to.
Open positions detailed below...
Canopy offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off, including ten (10) paid holidays, as well as vacation, sick, personal, trauma days, and paid bereavement leave. Position descriptions are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the jobs and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, based upon the needs of Canopy.
Job Title: Director of Community Partnerships
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Full time, Exempt
Location: Child Advocacy Center
Salary: $80,000- $95,000
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PURPOSE: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Community Partnerships provides leadership and management regarding aspects of Canopy’s work with community partners. Responsible for all aspects of inter-agency collaboration, including development, implementation and monitoring of protocols for multi-disciplinary intervention in child abuse cases. Provides consultation and training within the agency, among multi-disciplinary team and in the community. Represents the agency at appropriate forums, external county wide committees to achieve the mission and goals of the agency. Collaborates with the Executive Director in agency planning, implementation, evaluation, training and program development, fund raising and budget management activities. Serves as a member of the agency’s Leadership Team, attending board meetings and acting on behalf of the Executive Director as requested.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Forensic Interviews
Administer and provide oversight for the Forensic Interview Team in cooperation with the Executive Director in all its functions.
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Primarily responsible for the provision of crisis counseling services, as needed, as part of the post-staffing of forensic interviews.
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Participates in regularly scheduled forensic interview team meetings.
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Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
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Ensures adherence to all National Children’s Alliance accreditation standards for all individuals conducting forensic interviews at Canopy, including Canopy staff and partners responsible for interviews.
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Provides training to the Multidisciplinary Team regarding forensic interviewing and related practices.
Crisis Management Services
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Administer and provide oversight for the mental health teams in partnership with the leadership of each partner organization responsible for providing counseling services to Canopy clients.
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Liaise with educational institutions and statewide boards when needed.
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Ensure referrals for counseling are assigned in a timely manner, address challenges with case assignment as they arise, and work to eliminate barriers that mental health team clinicians and clients identify to receiving service.
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Meet regularly with the Canopy mental health teams to assist with coordination of Clinical Case Review as needed, program development, direction, supervision, consultation, and debriefing.
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Develop and/or strengthen specific collaborative relationships and referral relationships with local mental health community resources.
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Monitor all aspects of data collection for mental health and case management services.
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Pursue appropriate continuing education training in cooperation with the leadership teams to facilitate quality treatment for clients and effectiveness of job implementation.
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Develop and implement a multi-pronged secondary/vicarious trauma protocol and program for training, debriefing and a voluntary ongoing monthly resiliency support intervention of staff and MDT Team members
General Programming
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Monitor case flow to ensure comprehensive, coordinated response and seamless service delivery and lead Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) case review meetings.
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Oversee and implement expansion of Canopy Child Protection Team to serve 100% of eligible children
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Ensure high quality, timely, and effective program availability to families referred by community partners
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Provide supervision of relevant Canopy program staff and volunteers, including program monitoring and evaluation.
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Facilitate the hiring all new positions within the role which consists of development of training schedules and completing orientation.
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In conjunction with leadership team, take lead to maintain and pursue national Certification of Canopy.
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Assume a leadership role in expediting referral decisions and management of case logistics within Canopy.
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Assume a leadership role in ensuring collaboration amongst all members of the multi-disciplinary team, including protocol development, revision training and facilitation of multi-disciplinary committees. Partner with Board Committee Chair to lead the Program Committee as needed.
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Oversee and monitor on an ongoing basis an evaluation process within Canopy to evaluate its programs, services, and partner relations.
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Develop, implement, and monitor the creation of all educational materials for partners and the public.
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Participate actively in local child abuse coalitions as needed to represent Canopy.
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Assist in development endeavors including meetings with potential donors, tours of the Canopy’s facility, speaking about the services that Canopy offers, and working with development staff on grants and other fund-raising opportunities as requested.
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Consistently maintains quality and productivity standards established for the role.
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Respects, understands, and promotes Canopy mission, values and goals.
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Assumes additional responsibilities and special projects as needed and directed.
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Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, projects related to the management of Canopy as required by the Executive Director.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Master’s Degree in social work or related field.
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4-5 years in management and supervision experience at minimum.
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3-5 yrs experience in crisis intervention, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child development, child welfare, the criminal justice system, medical social work and/or related areas.
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Strong interpersonal, writing, public speaking, and organizational skills.
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Must believe in and demonstrate a team concept of management.
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Strong leadership and administrative experience.
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Experience working with multidisciplinary team(s).
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Strong ethical framework which guides daily work and professional relationships
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
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Must operate effectively as part of a team
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Commitment to child abuse prevention
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Experience in hiring and supervising staff and volunteers
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Experience in program planning and design including outreach and group work
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Experience in and commitment to building and supporting trauma informed organizations
committed to equity, inclusion, and advocacy.​
6. Excellent organizational skills
7. Excellent communication skills, including reporting and public speaking
8. Ability to motivate others to be effective team players
9. Ability to initiate and complete multiple tasks on time
10. Ability to incorporate values of shared responsibility; open, honest, and direct communication; respect for others and celebration of diversity into assigned duties.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
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Communicate with others in person, electronically or by phone on a consistent basis.
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Must be willing to be flexible with hours.
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Regular and predictable attendance
Job Title: Director of Development
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Full time, Exempt
Location: Child Advocacy Center
Salary: $75,000- $85,000
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PURPOSE:
The Director of Development is responsible for leading efforts to raise the necessary funds to support the advancement of Canopy’s mission. The Director oversees fundraising activities with individuals, corporations, and foundations – developing strategies to both attract new donors and deepen relationships with existing donors. The Director is responsible for grant writing, grant reporting, and donor database management, including private, foundation, and government grants. This position ensures that data and information are entered promptly and accurately for donor acknowledgements and recognition efforts, as well as financial reporting. The Director works to increase awareness about Canopy, engaging in community outreach efforts as applicable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Works with the Executive Director to develop fundraising goals and identify strategies to meet organizational funding objectives.
2. Works with the Executive Director to establish and update grants management and fundraising policies, systems, and procedures.
3. Develops strategies, oversees, and directs all ongoing and special Development programs for the agency – including general operating revenue and restricted programmatic fundraising.
4. Acts as an ambassador for Canopy Child Advocacy Center and represents the agency in community settings.
5. Responsible for the development and submission of grant proposals and reports to foundations, corporations, and government agencies on a timely and accurate basis.
6. Responsible for building an individual and corporate donor program and conducting solicitations.
7. Responsible for helping plan and execute special events and events-related fundraising.
8. Ensures donor services and recognition are completed, which includes data entry, maintaining records of contributors, thank you letters, donor recognition, and restricted gift reports.
9. Ensures effective use of software to ensure that the development department is efficient and effective, including donor database/CRM, and online platforms such as mass emailing services.
10. Partners with the finance department to develop fundable budget areas for donors and provide regular reporting on restricted gifts and pledges.
11. Oversees the creation of annual revenue and expense projections for fundraising revenue.
12. Seeks new opportunities for funding Canopy’s programs.
13. Contributes to managing public affairs, including building relationships with community leaders, partners, and media to advance organizational visibility and advocacy goals.
14. Other duties, as assigned by the Executive Director, and based upon agency needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and/or CFRE a plus. 2. 3-5 Years’ previous nonprofit development experience required.
3. Must be willing and able to travel for the organization with short notice. Must be able to exercise leadership in various internal and external relationships, including cultivation and networking.
4. Required to work beyond a normal 8-hour workday occasionally and be flexible as needed for events, nights, and weekends.
5. Above average proficiency in windows-based computer software and experience with donor database systems.
6. Strong copywriting skills for crafting compelling donor communications, campaign materials, impact stories, social media content, and communication materials.
7. Commitment to ethical fundraising practices, ensuring transparency, trust, and respect in every donor relationship.
8. Social media and website content management experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Must operate effectively as part of a team, ability to communicate information effectively.
2. Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Enthusiasm and commitment to Canopy’s mission.
5. Committed to equity, inclusion, and advocacy.
6. Excellent organizational skills - detail oriented.
7. Ability to incorporate values of shared responsibility; open, honest, and direct communication; respect for others and celebration of diversity into assigned duties.
8. Social media content creation and management
9. Proficiency with donor database/CRM systems management
10. Strong writing capabilities