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Propeller is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to taking positive action necessary to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Accounting and Office Coordinator

Position Overview
The Accounting and Office Coordinator will assist the Controller and Incubator Manager with accounting, bookkeeping, and general administrative duties with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. This position will report to the Controller.

Major Responsibilities & Outcomes

Propeller Co-Working Facility

Assists Incubator Manager with booking events and preparing tenant contracts and invoices.
Assists Incubator Manager with responding to client requests within 24 hours.
Ensures that invoices are paid and accurately monitors payment and history of clients, including monthly rent roll.
Assists monthly with reconciling credit card statements and bank statements.
Assists monthly with monthly close process and monthly budget v. actuals.
Assists with various administrative tasks including contacting check signers, organizing files, mailing documents
Assists Incubator Manager with monthly, quarterly and year end accounting duties and special projects.
Updates and maintains records concerning all expenses.
Assist with updating records within data management software.
General administrative duties as needed.

Propeller Accounting

Assists Controller with monthly, quarterly, and year end accounting duties and special projects.
Updates and maintains accounting records which may include invoices, payments, and contracts.
Processes vendor invoices and payments through bill.com
Assists with the management of bill.com
Monitors payment activity, prepares and submits invoices, and deposits receipts.
Processes and tracks donations and deposits, including generating donation receipt letters.
Procurement- processes purchases and does price comparison
Assists monthly with reconciling credit card statements and bank statements.
Assists monthly with the monthly close process, including the net asset roll forward, grant allocations, and restricted grant budget v. actuals.
Occasionally assists with updating records within data management software.
Prepares the semi-monthly payroll
Assists Controller with the management of Propeller’s Project Management System
General administrative duties as needed.

Propeller Office Management

Keeps the office clean, organized, and tidy
Answers the phone and takes messages
Manages office supplies, materials, equipment, phone system, and other technology
Maintains an organized filing system
Other Administrative duties as needed

Requirements

1-2 years related experience, with demonstrated expertise in accounting or bookkeeping (job and/or internship experience)
Reliable Vehicle

Preferred Experience

Experience using or knowledge of QuickBooks
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working alongside prominent New Orleans communities of color (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Vietnamese-American, and others)

Critical Competencies

Personal qualities of emotional intelligence and maturity, humility, and unwavering commitment to Propeller’s mission
Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to take initiative and work independently to meet deadlines.
Passion for accuracy, details, data, operations, procedures, administration, bookkeeping, financials and human resources.
Attention to detail – does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
Organization and planning – plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets time in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
Follow-through on commitments – lives up to verbal and written agreements.
Efficiency – able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
Honesty/integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
Persistence – demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done
Ego in Check/Openness to criticism and ideas – often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback. Admits to mistakes.
Work ethic – possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.

Compensation: $41,440-$47,440, depending on experience. Propeller also offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; retirement, paid time off, and professional development.)

Location: New Orleans, LA. Applicant must be located or willing to relocate to New Orleans. Remote work is possible for Q1 and Q2 2021.

Start Date: (flexible) as early as March 15, 2021

To Apply
Application Deadline: We have extended the deadline for this position and will continue to review applications on a rolling basis. We may close the application at any point, so we encourage anyone interested to apply as soon as possible.

Application Directions: Apply here by presenting your resume, and responses to the questions below. A cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, addressed to the hiring manager, Elizabeth Eumont, please explain how you heard about Propeller and your interest and qualifications in the position.

What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?
What do you find gives you the most energy in your current work? What drains your energy the most in your current work?
Why are you passionate about accounting, financial administration, and social entrepreneurship?
What are your salary requirements? (1-2 sentences)

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Position Overview
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will oversee Propeller’s monitoring and evaluation plan, supporting the programs team to collect high-quality data in order to effectively report on our organizational impact, evaluate success, and determine opportunities for improvement. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for the design and implementation of our data collection systems and reporting on our impact both internally and externally. This person will partner with Propeller’s Senior Storytelling Manger and Programs Team leadership to ensure effective systems and procedures are implemented to successfully capture, analyze, and relay the impact of our programming.

Major Responsibilities & Outcomes

Data Systems

Administer and build out Propeller’s data capture systems, including Salesforce, Form Assembly, and Dropbox, with connectivity between platforms when possible.
Collaborate with relevant departments and external consultants to ensure management and upkeep of data systems.
Create new and evaluate current data systems and structures to actively work against inequity and bias.

Data Collection

Oversee compliance to grant requirements, including outcomes, benchmarks, methods of measurement, logic models, etc.
Work with program/initiative leads to iteratively define project goals and develop monitoring and evaluation plans for all initiatives and programs, including performance indicators and targets.
Manage annual evaluation calendar, strategy, and timelines to ensure comprehensive data capture.
Monitor and evaluate programming for achieving Propeller’s internally developed and funders’ contractually designated objectives

Data Analysis

Regularly summarize and internally distribute findings with graphics and narratives to drive decision making across the organization, with a particular emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Manage internal metric reporting, evaluating and compiling data for quarterly analysis.
Proactively identify key programs and theme areas for evaluation and analysis.
Develop compelling, factual, quality reporting materials, including supporting on narrative reports and proposals as necessary.

Critical Competencies

Personal qualities of emotional intelligence and maturity, humility, and unwavering commitment to Propeller’s mission.
A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own the responsibility of data systems monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated commitment to using research and analysis to address issues of racism and inequity
Able to build and administer database systems. Salesforce database administration experience strongly preferred but a professional development budget is available for strong candidates who lack proficiency in salesforce.
Able to execute on data collection processes, research, program evaluation, and data analysis initiatives
Analytical skills – Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data. Able to generate reports based on findings. Able to conduct complex analysis and make recommendations.
Organization, planning, and attention to detail – Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets time in an efficient, productive manner. Precision and quality focused, methodical, with great patience and attention to detail. Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Interpersonal skills — Able to tune into others’ feelings, thoughts, and motivations and earn trust by consistently demonstrating integrity, authenticity, and professional competence. Takes responsibility for resolving inquiries from teammates with accurate, consistent and timely responses.
Minimum of a BA; Masters Degree in related field preferred.
(Preferred) Experience working alongside prominent New Orleans communities of color (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Vietnamese-American, and others).
(Preferred) Experience with writing quality and accurate data-driven reports.

Compensation: $61,096 – $71,096, dependent on level of Salesforce experience and knowledge. Propeller also offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; retirement, paid time off, and professional development.)

Location: New Orleans, LA. Applicant must be located or willing to relocate to New Orleans. Remote work is possible for Q1 and Q2 2021.

Start Date: Q1 2021

To Apply

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We may close the application at any point, so we encourage anyone interested to apply as soon as possible.

Application Directions: Apply here by presenting your resume, cover letter, and responses to the questions below. In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Propeller and your interest and qualifications in the position. You can address a cover letter to Kristine Creveling who is the hiring manager for this position.

What will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way will you need to grow the most to be successful in this role? (2-4 sentences)
What gives you energy in your current work? What drains your energy in your current work? (2-4 sentences)
Share a successful project or initiative you led related to database management, program evaluation, data collection, or reporting that makes you proud. (2-4 sentences)
Why do you feel it’s important to build an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem in the city of New Orleans? (2-4 sentences)
What are your salary requirements? (1-2 sentences)

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PitchNOLA: Water Videography

Overview
Applications to PitchNOLA: Water 2021 are now open to entrepreneurs with viable and innovative strategies to improve local urban water management and coastal water outlook. PitchNOLA: Water 2021 is a pitch event featuring 4-6 entrepreneurs showcasing their solutions for water management in New Orleans for the chance to win over $15,000 in prize money.

Propeller is seeking contractors to pre-record pitches for this competition. Videos will consist of recorded pitches at Propeller’s workspace, and will incorporate footage of participating ventures on their worksites.

Project Goals
Recording and production of 4-6 pitch videos, incorporating the entrepreneur’s pitch as well as on site work

Scope of Work
Propeller is seeking videographers to help with storytelling and event production for an entrepreneurial pitch event for water-based businesses in the New Orleans area on June 3rd. The selected contractor will work with Propeller and participation ventures in this event to:

Record high-quality video of 4-6 venture pitches, to debut at the event on June 3rd
To incorporate footage of ventures at their work-sites into these videos, bridging an “experiential gap” to allow audience to better understand water-based entrepreneurs’ work

These videos will have a uniform structure across each pitch, and will be collaboratively developed between selected contractor and Propeller.

All videography will take place between April 15 – May 15th, with final cuts of videos being debuted at the June 3rd event.

Evaluation Metrics and Criteria

Previous experience/past performance history.
Samples and/or case studies from previous projects.
Projected costs.
Experience and technical expertise.
Commitment to racial equity and inclusion

Submission Requirements

Resume
2-3 examples of past videography work
Prompt:
This virtual event aims to educate the broader public about water management issues in the New Orleans area, as well as elevate the stories of entrepreneurs doing this important work. What strategies might you use to accomplish these goals and to bridge the “experiential gap” of featuring physical work in a virtual event?
Price quotes
This event will feature 4-6 entrepreneurs. Please include two price quotes, one for 4 videos, and one for 6 videos.

Project Dates: April 15th – June 3rd
Budget: $5,000 – $10,000
Contact: Erik Paskewich
Email: epaskewich@gopropeller.org
Phone #: 504.475.6598

Propeller Incubator Host, Work Trade

We are no longer accepting applications at this time.

Your Role

As a host, you will be the first point of contact for our members, guests, and curious community members who come into the space. Your job is to orient all stakeholders to make sure that everyone is getting the most out of Propeller Incubator, our community and resources.

Host Responsibilities

Front Desk: We ask that host greet visitors, answer co-workers’ questions, collect and distribute mail, answer the telephone, provide tours of the incubator, and process payments for Day Passes, Punch Cards, and Events. Hosts will also be expected to assist with opening, closing, and daily operations tasks.

Propeller Project: We ask that hosts develop and implement a community project during their time here. Examples of community projects include organizing yoga classes, working on an Incubator member spotlight blog, pop-up breakfasts, round table discussions, happy hours, etc.

Event Hosting; Propeller Incubator hosts off-hour and weekend events. Hosts are able to serve as building hosts for these events to maintain the security of Propeller Incubator facilities, assist with janitorial needs, support event registration, building opening and closings. Event staffing needs will be communicated at least one week before the event.

Greet everyone who comes through the door, including members and guests. Direct everyone to appropriate locations throughout the building. Give tours to potential new members and curious folks who wander in.

Keeping Propeller clean and well stocked. Propeller has biweekly janitorial service, but we rely on our members and staff to clean up after themselves in between. This means you will be expected to occasionally take out the trash, empty the dishwasher, clean up spills, make coffee, restock the bathrooms and kitchen, clear off conference tables, etc. as needed.

Administrative and tech support for members; including receiving and distributing mail, installing printer drivers and troubleshooting printing issues, assisting with projectors and event set-up, etc.

Answering the Propeller Incubator office phone and getting calls and messages to the appropriate staff members.

Answering questions from members and guests about the building, neighborhood, Propeller services, other organizations, etc.

Building community through member introductions and your special project. Interacting with members in the common areas and facilitating connections between members.

Understanding members’ businesses and needs and finding potential resources for them within the network.

You are welcome to bring other projects to work on while you are at Propeller, however we ask you prioritize your propeller host duties while you are on shift.

Commitment to Excellence: Propeller Incubator Host Program is a reflection of our commitment to excellence. We ask that hosts call within 24 hours of shift to cancel, reschedule monthly hours when needed, and be punctual for their shifts.

Hosts who do not fulfill expected duties and hours, or act outside of Propeller Incubator’s standards of conduct will be asked to forfeit their 24-hour access card to the Incubator Manager.

Time Commitment

As a host we ask you to commit to working 15 hours per month for a 2 – 6 month time frame.

Compensation

During 2- 6 months of your hosting, you will receive a co-working membership with 24/7 access, introductions and mentoring from Propeller staff when requested, references from Propeller team members, and access to meeting and event spaces for your own activities if needed.

To Apply: