Be a part of our team!
Do you have a passion for serving Deaf and hard of hearing children, and their families? Check out our current openings below.
If you are interested in a position at Happy Hands Education Center, please contact Jan Pride via email at Jan@HappyHands.org
Current Openings:
Director of Early Education
The Director of Early Education is responsible to and works closely with the Executive Director. The Director coordinates, supervises, and implements infant – pre-kindergarten services directly related to the children, staff and volunteers of Happy Hands and maintains an educational environment conducive to the development of the children and supports the focus of the ministry in a Christian atmosphere.
Qualifications for the position:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Deaf Education, Special Education or a related field with at least 12 semester hours in child development.
- Must have strong interpersonal, communication (written and ASL) and organizational skills.
- Be prepared to meet all director requirements for a 5 Star Child Care Center and accredited early education program within a specified period after employment.
- Be committed to a church where Jesus Christ is taught to be the eternal Son of God and complete a statement of faith and personal lifestyle statement.
Development Director
The Development Director will develop and coordinate strategies which will achieve successful results in fund-raising, coordination of grants, and community relations. This position will work closely as a team with the Executive Director and Development department. The goal is to grow a donor-driven fund-raising program and provide the financial support necessary for Happy Hands to continue offering quality services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Responsibilities:
- Development and Fundraising
- Donor Cultivation – responsible for increasing donor base
- Identify potential donors and cultivate long-term relationships
- Research and identify new markets to develop donors
- Establish and nurture community relations
- Major donor relationship building
- Fundraising Events – work with the Communications and Events Coordinator to plan and coordinate events
- Oversee and/or execute grant proposals
- Oversee and/or maintain donor management database
- Monitor fundraising budgets
- Assist Executive Director in establishing short and long term fundraising goals
- Board Meeting reports and attendance as requested
- Participate in strategic planning
Requirements:
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to speak publicly and develop relationships easily
- Prefer a degree in marketing, public relations, business communications, non-profit management, or a related field
- Prefer experience in fundraising and donor relations
- Must be committed to a church where Jesus Christ is taught to be the eternal Son of God and must sign a statement of faith and lifestyle commitment
