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

Employment

• Accounting and Office Coordinator
• Data Systems Manager
• Director of Development

Request for Proposals

• RFP to Develop a Strategic Plan

Volunteers

• Propeller Incubator Host, Work Trade

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: February 8, 2021 or until position has been filled; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

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)

Data Systems Manager

Position Overview
The Data Systems Manager will coordinate the execution and refinement of Propeller’s monitoring and evaluation plan, supporting the programs team in the collection of high-quality data in order to effectively report on our impact as an organization and evaluate the success and opportunities for improvement. The Data Systems Manager will also be responsible for the design and implementation of our data collection systems and reporting on our impact both internally and externally. This person will work closely 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.
• Ensure connectivity and efficiencies are in place for data systems to interact successfully.
• Codify, train, and work closely with relevant departments and Propeller consultants to ensure management and upkeep of data systems to ensure accurate and comprehensive programming data.

Data Collection

• Determine quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods for 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.
• Manage annual data capture 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 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. Interest in applying existing database administration skills to Salesforce. Other comparable data systems include Access, SPSS, etc.
• 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 data-driven reports with 100% accuracy.

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: The priority deadline for this role is January 29, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis following that deadline. We may close the application at any point following this deadline, so we encourage anyone interested to apply as close to this date 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)

Development Director

Position Overview
The Director of Development will lead on a suite of development initiatives related to the organization’s sustainability, strategic planning, communication and the execution of a portfolio of donor actions in order to meet Propeller’s $3.6M fundraising goal. The Director of Development manages and oversees the planning and day to day operation of all Propeller’s fundraising and communications efforts, including corporate and foundation grants, major gifts and individual giving, special events, marketing, branding, and public relations. The Director oversees the Senior Storytelling Manager and Senior Communications Coordinator and works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors in development efforts.

Major Responsibilities & Outcomes

Development oversight and project management: Work in collaboration with Senior Storytelling Manager, CEO, Board of Directors, and programs team to shape, manage and drive the implementation of an effective fundraising program that meets organizational needs, including:

• Craft and implement Propeller’s fund development plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Steward and cultivate Propeller’s Board of Directors Development Committee.
• Effectively cultivate new funders and diversify revenue streams (corporation, earned revenue, foundation, governmental, individual giving).
• Ensure fundraising policies and procedures reflect ethical, equitable fundraising practices.
• Collaborates with finance team to monitor grant expenditures and payments; collaborates with programs team to develop grant deliverables, narratives, and budgets; collaborates with impact team to ensure timely and accurate grant reporting and deliverables.
• Plan and facilitate donor meetings.
• Represent and speak on behalf of Propeller at cultivation engagements, events, and donor meetings.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with donors and community stakeholders.
• Oversee planning and organization of fundraising events and appeals.
• Oversee development of compelling solicitation, proposal, and reporting materials.

Communications oversight and project management: Collaborate with Senior Communications Coordinator and programs team to shape, manage and drive the implementation of effective outreach and communication campaigns to educate and cultivate community support, including:

• Oversee the development of marketing and outreach strategies to communicate with a range of constituencies through print and digital media.
• Plan and organize campaigns that promote Propeller ventures, organizational impact, policy agenda, and inclusive entrepreneurship through storytelling and supporting data.
• Oversee the creation, writing, editing and production of press releases, publications, videos, website, newsletter, social media, and printed materials, including annual reports and advertisements.
• Conduct annual audits to ensure departmental efficiency.

Critical Competencies

• Personal qualities of emotional intelligence and maturity, humility, and unwavering commitment to Propeller’s mission.
• Project management skills, with demonstrated experience stewarding projects from inception to completion.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated success with budgeting, scheduling, managing multiple projects and deadlines, and establishing priorities.
• Personal qualities of emotional intelligence and maturity, humility, and commitment to Propeller’s mission; interpersonal skills — able to tune into others’ feelings, thoughts, and motivations and earn trust by consistently demonstrating integrity, authenticity, reliability, and professional competence.
• Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own the responsibility for monitoring fundraising goals, engaging donors, and evaluating pipeline.
• Experience managing a team by building trust and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Experience in effectively communicating key data and impact to external and internal audiences.
• Demonstrated experience building and driving organizational fundraising plan and strategic initiatives. Interested in merging efforts of development and communications to engage donors, key stakeholders, and the general public.
• (Preferred) Experience working alongside prominent New Orleans communities of color (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Vietnamese-American, and others).
• (Preferred) Analytical skills – Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and industry trends. Able to generate reports and strategy recommendations.
• (Preferred) Experience writing quality, accurate data-driven proposals and reports.

Compensation: $79,375 – $84,375. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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 resources and opportunities.

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: Ideally early May, 2021

To Apply

Application Deadline: February 4, 2021; we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Application Directions: Apply here by presenting your resume and short-answer responses to the questions below. A cover letter is not required.

• 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? (4-6 sentences)
• What gives you energy in your current work? What drains your energy in your current work? (2-4 sentences)
• Share a successful development-related project or initiative you led with multiple internal and external stakeholders that makes you proud. (4-6 sentences)
• Why do you feel it’s important to build an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem in the city of New Orleans? (4-6 sentences)
• What are your salary requirements? (1-2 sentences)

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Request for Proposals to Develop a Strategic Plan

Overview
Statement of Intentions
The purpose of this document is to solicit proposals for a qualified vendor or vendors to lead in the facilitation of a strategic plan for Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation.

Who should apply
Propeller welcomes proposals from vendors with demonstrated experience in the development of strategic plans, strong facilitation skills, operationalizing DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) with an emphasis on racial equity, community engagement, and project management. Propeller will consider joint bids from multiple individuals seeking to collaborate together on this project.

Bid deadline: Friday, February 12th; 5:00pmCT

Background
History, Mission, & Vision
Propeller grows and supports entrepreneurs to tackle social and environmental disparities. Our vision is an inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in New Orleans that responds to community needs and creates the conditions for an equitable future.

Since 2011, Propeller has accelerated 245+ social ventures that have collectively generated over $162+ million in revenue and financing and 485+ permanent jobs. We believe that by building a critical mass of entrepreneurs solving similar challenges from different angles, we can move the needle on our city’s most pressing issues in community economic development, education, food, health, and water.

Core Organizational Activities
Impact Accelerator Program
Propeller’s Impact Accelerator is an interactive 4-month accelerator program that provides startup and growth entrepreneurs with coaching, community building, curriculum, and technical assistance. Our program enables entrepreneurs to build ventures that are grounded in financial viability, social impact, racial equity, and a demonstrated commitment to the prosperity of our city and region.

Social Venture Fund
Propeller’s Social Venture Fund is a $1 million loan fund that provides loans between $20,000 and $100,000 to entrepreneurs of color, as well as businesses and nonprofits tackling disparities in the areas of food, water, health, education, and community economic development.

Alumni Program
With over 250 businesses and organizations in its network, Propeller strives to provide continuing support and opportunities to entrepreneurs after finishing the Impact Accelerator Program. Support to alumni ventures may include but is not limited to workshops, roundtables, community-building events, technical support, and access to new networks based on need and available resources. With the ever changing environment our alumni ventures navigate daily as a result of the pandemic, Propeller aims to build off of current activities to develop a more robust program to better serve our alumni.

Incubator
Propeller owns a 10,000 sq.ft. co-working office facility, providing private offices, shared desks, conference rooms, and event rentals.

Project Overview
Key Areas of Inquiry

• Effectively integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization
• Facilitating the re-envisioning of current organizational and sector-based logic models to incorporate feedback from community stakeholders and respond to changing entrepreneurial environment
• Clarifying programmatic and community engagement strategy (including advocacy agenda, access to capital, equitable community development in the built environment, community advisories, desired impact, and outcomes) for the next 3-5 years.
• Centering our program and community engagement design and decision making around identified core constituencies
• Identifying benchmark organizations for talent and culture best practices
• Understanding current and future funding and resource ecosystem; conducting a feasibility study of building best practices in equitable fundraising and earned revenue streams
• Understanding how to utilize scenario planning to make organizational decisions during times of uncertainty or while the environment is rapidly changing
• (potential) Determining the ideal size and structure of our organization for our desired work and impact

Components of Work
Development of Needs Assessment, Information Gathering Plan, and Project Timeline with Activities
Sample activities:

• Collection and organization of existing data and feedback from core constituencies and community stakeholders
• Determination of tools and processes for information gathering

Internal Information Gathering
Sample Activities:

• Staff interviews
• Board Interviews

External Information Gathering
Sample Activities

• Alumni venture interviews
• Sector/system leader interviews
• Partner interviews
• Community stakeholder interviews

Development of Shared Goals
Sample Activities

• Facilitation of Staff and Board Retreat(s) to build agreement on organizational goals, metrics, and milestones for success
• Design of stakeholder advisory committees

Development and Sharing of Implementation Recommendations
Sample Activities

• Finalization of three year strategic plan with cohesion through various organizational departments and activities

Key Deliverables
Finalized 3-5 year strategic plan including but not limited to:

• Executive Summary
• Working committees of key stakeholder groups to inform organizational strategy and programmatic offerings

A comprehensive, detailed plan that identifies

• Key Performance Indicators (programmatically and within each organizational unit)
• Strategies
• Tactics
• Measures
• Outcomes
• Resource development strategies
• Communication strategies to various key stakeholder groups

• Updated organizational logic model
• Organizational staffing chart for current staffing and projected chart for 3-5 years
• Financial projections and organizational budget for next 3-5 years
• Funding and resources feasibility study

3-5 year strategic plan for organizational units:

• Operations
• IT
• Facilities
• Communications
• Development
• Finance
• Human Resources

• Copies of all tools and instruments used to gather information
• Policies and templates tied to recommendations
• Interim reports on an agreed upon schedule to update Propeller staff on project progress
• Draft plan in conjunction with Propeller that clearly specifies goals, objectives, strategies, timelines, and required resources for implementation
• Final presentation to Propeller Staff and Board

Milestones and Deadlines

• Submission Deadline: Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at 5:00pm CT
• Vendor Selection and Announcement: Friday, March 12, 2021 at 5:00pm CT
• Planning Start Date: Mid-March 2021
• Planning Timeline: 4-6 months
• Deadlines and milestones will be collaboratively developed between consultant and Propeller at the outset of this project.

Ownership and Confidentiality
All intellectual property will become the property of Propeller. All data and information gathered remains the sole property of Propeller. The vendor will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

*Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest *
Vendor(s) will identify any potential conflicts of interest in proposal bids to Propeller.

Compensation for Services
Propeller’s budget for this project is $30,000. However, Propeller will also consider bids from qualified vendors and collaborative joint ventures that exceed this range.Propeller welcomes partnerships and sub-contracting arrangements. Payment for high quality services related to planning, information gathering, project management, and communication will be disbursed in increments agreed upon between Propeller and vendor before beginning work. Each contractor’s bid should include all fees, expenses, and costs related to the project.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated track record of working with nonprofit organizations to operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on racial equity
• Demonstrated track record of working with nonprofit organizations to design and implement community engagement strategies
• Demonstrated understanding of entrepreneurship and Propeller’s core focus areas
• Demonstrated track record of success in leading strategic planning initiatives and gathering stakeholder buy-in for similarly sized nonprofit organizations
• Ability to independently manage strategic planning process while gathering and thoughtfully gathering and incorporating information from key stakeholder groups
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing, editing, and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of collective impact or collaborative strategic initiatives
• Strong facilitation skills
• Cost competitive

*Submission Requirements and Guidelines *
To best evaluate the ability of the vendor to meet our goals, please include the following in your proposal:

• Examples of similar projects
• Three client references
• Your approach to strategic planning
• A summary of strategic planning experience
• A summary of DEI and community engagement experience
• A summary of relevant experience in our fields of work: entrepreneurship, community economic development, educational equity, health & healthcare, food systems, and water
• Sample project plan – suggested project timeline with milestones, tasks, and resources necessary
• Project budget by line item
• Relevant team members, their roles, relevant experience, and resumes

Please send your proposal to jobs@gopropeller.org prior to 5:00pm CT on Friday, February 12th to be considered for this project.

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:

We are no longer accepting applications at this time.

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