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REEL is hiring!

It’s an exciting time to join REEL. We’re growing and looking for individuals to join our team who want to contribute from the ground up and have a meaningful impact on our programming.

ABOUT REEL

REEL is a 501c3 non-profit that ensures Silicon Valley twice-exceptional students thrive in school by raising parent and educator awareness and understanding of practical, research-based strategies to address their needs successfully. Twice-exceptional (2e) learners experience learning differences (neurodivergence) such as dyslexia, ADHD, or autism AND significant academic, creative, and/or leadership strengths. Their unique brain wiring makes them appear wildly asynchronous—they’re exceptional at some aspects of learning and living, and confounded by others. Their teachers, family, and friends are often confused by their performance, interactions, and behaviors; as a result, 2e students can feel isolated, anxious, and sometimes suicidal.

We support 2e kids by building bridges between educators and parents. For educators, we create and curate resources, workshops, and programs to help them make school a place that 2e learners can be successful. For parents, we organize and disseminate events and tools to help parents learn to advocate for and support their 2e kids. REEL has reached tens of thousands of caregivers and educators through our events, downloadable resources, blogs, Google Group, workshops, and more. We know our work is life changing; as one parent shared, “Being a 2e parent in a non-2e environment is lonely and discouraging. REEL has created a space for caregivers to lift each other up in real time.” The 2e have enormous potential and are entitled to thrive, a right they are often denied.

OPEN POSITIONS:

RAVENSWOOD PROGRAM MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Our strategic plan calls for us to double the number of parents and educators we serve by the end of 2024, with an intentional focus on CLED communities, including the Ravenswood neighborhoods in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park. Research shows that the challenges for students from these communities are compounded because educators focus on their deficits rather than their strengths.

We have conducted listening sessions with education and community leaders from the Ravenswood neighborhood to craft a pilot plan for the “Ravenswood/REEL Community Initiative” and now seek a part-time project manager to lead all aspects of this work. The project manager will work in collaboration with REEL’s leadership team to oversee the following activities:

Create and execute a one-year plan for the initiative, including a plan to disseminate information about neurodiversity and twice-exceptionality within the community (e.g., events, newsletter, community advisory committee, etc.)
Build relationships and coordinate with community partners, caregivers, and educators
Determine best methods to provide Spanish-language support groups for caregivers, potentially in alignment with our current caregiver support group partner, Parents Helping Parents
Identify and build awareness of sources of low-cost and/or free assessments and services
Track what’s working as well as areas for improvement and make recommendations for future goals, activities, and budget
Coordinate with REEL colleagues, including Executive Director, other Program Managers, and Marketing Associate, as needed
Recruit and manage community volunteers, as appropriate
Support translation of current REEL resources, materials, and events into Spanish

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience contributing to or managing nonprofit, education, or health programs in the Ravenswood community
Comfortable talking with people in a variety of settings, such as with families/caregivers, small groups, other community/nonprofit collaborators
Familiarity with Google Business Suite: Email, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
Able to engage in conversation with Spanish speakers
An openness to learning about and supporting neurodiversity-affirming strategies for K-12 students
Comfort with an entrepreneurial environment: flexibility, change, experimentation, creative solution ideation

OTHER DETAILS

6 month contract. Flexible schedule - minimum of one weekly team meeting plus independent work. Maximum of 40 hours/month to start. Starting compensation of $35/hour.

TO APPLY

Reach out to callie@reel2e.org and introduce yourself! We look forward to hearing from you.

GROWTH AND MARKETING DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Growth and Marketing Director will partner with the REEL leadership team to define strategy and execute programs
that grow and support our educator programming reach and parent community engagement. The Growth and Marketing Director will refine and further develop all aspects of REEL’s educator and parent marketing and communication plans.
This includes outreach campaigns, viral marketing stories/videos, connecting with local parent groups/resources, local PR coverage, creative ideas to leverage our existing REEL community, website SEO, and more. This leader will manage the strategic direction and branding of REEL’s outbound marketing, including social media presence and email campaigns. Specific responsibilities include:

Create and implement a comprehensive communication roadmap aligned with REEL’s mission and goals
- Develop and maintain a messaging strategy and style guide
- Maintain active social media presence
Produce engaging content that effectively communicates REEL’s values and initiatives
Collaborate with team members to foster a cohesive brand presence and enhance the organization’s visibility within the community
Support REEL programs with content development (brochure, flyers, reports, etc); coordinate with graphic designer to ensure brand consistency and effective messaging
Utilize analytics to measure the effectiveness of strategies, adapting approaches based on insights
Coordinate outreach campaigns aimed at raising awareness and increasing engagement among stakeholders
- Build awareness of 2e among educators, driving demand for our educator services, and increase awareness of parent program services
Lead improvement of REEL’s website, focusing on messaging and SEO
Identify strategic conferences for REEL, coordinate conference speaker applications & conference presence, including sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities
Manage all marketing implementation, collaborating tightly with all other team members to develop and create campaigns and events
Provide reporting to and work with the Leadership Team, Executive Director, and Board of Directors
Support organization-wide planning, program, policy, and advocacy activities as needed
Collaborating with Advancement Team as needed, such as:
- Gathering success stories for fund development events and publications
- Ensuring branding elements are consistent across outreach efforts, including fundraising campaigns

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years experience leading marketing/communications at an entrepreneurial organization, including awareness and lead generation campaign development and execution
Strong knowledge of social media platforms and best practices/current trends
Proven experience in project management and strong organizational skills
A collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience interfacing with external vendors, newspapers, podcasts/radio, PR firms, etc.
Experience leveraging email marketing software and a variety of software platforms (e.g., MailChimp, Google suite, Microsoft office suite, Canva)
Comfort with an entrepreneurial environment: flexibility, change, experimentation, creative solution ideation; enjoys the challenge of doing more with less!

NICE-TO-HAVE

Familiarity with maintaining and editing a website using a content management tool (e.g., WIX)
Familiarity with AI tools
Experience reaching parent communities and/or educators
A commitment to the success of neurodivergent and/or twice-exceptional students

BENEFITS & PERKS

One year contractor position
Primarily remote work with occasional in-person meetings in San Mateo or Santa Clara counties
Flexible schedule - minimum of one weekly team meeting plus independent work
Up to 25 hours/week. Starting compensation of $50/hour

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Abby Kirigin, abby@reel2e.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

The Development Associate will play an important role in supporting fundraising operations, donor stewardship, and grant management. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and mission-driven professional. Key responsibilities include:

Fundraising Campaigns & Events

Produce segmented mailing lists, track campaign response rates and donation revenue.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define fundraising campaigns calendar based on donor segmentation.
Implement online and direct mail fundraising campaigns (Fiscal Year-End Appeal and Annual Appeal), including drafting appeal letters and managing email marketing efforts.
Project manage fundraising campaigns by creating timelines, coordinating with vendors (e.g., printers, mailing houses), and tracking progress.

Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, including logistics, sponsorship outreach, and event communications.
Support in outreach efforts regarding corporate donation opportunities.

Storytelling and Communications

Develop, write, and disseminate content that underscores our nonprofit mission and community engagement and use Social Media for marketing.
Highlight organizational success stories and partnership impacts through various channels.
Manage creation of annual Impact Report.
Manage donor page(s) on organization’s website.

Donor Research & Data Management

Utilize Donor research software along with other tools to assess the giving potential of current donors, as well as new prospects and individuals engaging with REEL.
Conduct regular donor reports to identify lapsed donors and opportunities for re-engagement.
Manage and update donor databases (currently Little Green Light) to ensure accurate records and tracking of contributions.
Conduct regular maintenance of the donor database, including removing duplicate or inaccurate entries.

Gift Processing & Donor Acknowledgment

Enter donor gifts into the donor database as they are received.
Draft and send donor acknowledgment letters, emails, and impact reports in a timely manner.
Address acknowledgment requests, or other donation-related inquiries.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

Assist in donor cultivation and stewardship efforts to strengthen relationships.
Coordinate donor meetings, events, and engagement opportunities.
Lead initiatives related to procuring matching donors.

Administrative & Development Support

Assist in budget tracking and reconciliation for development activities.
Coordinate volunteer activities related to fundraising initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 2+ years in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, donor relations, event planning, or administrative support, with a focus on relationship-building and communication
A collaborator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Efficient in the utilization of the Google Suite of Tools and Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and the ability to learn proprietary systems.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities in a focused and timely manner.
Optional: Experience with Little Green Light or other donor management system and/or ability to learn quickly.

BENEFITS & PERKS

One-year contractor position.
Up to 25 hours/week. Starting compensation of $28/hour. (If applying as a Development Manager, please indicate this on your application; hourly rate will be adjusted accordingly.) Please note that there may be some weekend or evening events; during campaigns the hours may vary.
Primarily remote work with occasional in-person meetings in San Mateo or Santa Clara counties.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible schedule - minimum of one weekly team meeting plus independent work.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Callie Turk, callie@reel2e.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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