We are hiring Professional Mentors (Elementary & Adolescent) and Relationship Managers (Individual & Institution)

Friends of the Children–Boston is committed to our community, equal employment opportunity, and diversity in our workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Relationship Managers

We are hiring for two Relationship Managers!

Corporate Giving Relationship Manager
Individual Giving Relationship Manager

The Relationship Managers will play a critical role in and be responsible for delivering a donor engagement, prospect identification, and moves management plan that will help the Development Department achieve our 5-Year, $20 million growth plan. The Relationship Managers are a key role reporting to the Director of Development and will be responsible for developing and implementing donor-centric strategies to increase annual revenue from a portfolio of donors and prospects through gifts, planned giving, the annual giving campaign, and donor engagement campaigns.

The successful candidates will work to further a comprehensive, integrated strategic partnership program; manage a portfolio of current and prospective investors, donors, and partners; and support a robust strategy to grow the organization’s network, presence, and influence, with an emphasis on engaging a diverse set of key influencers.

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Friends of the Children-Boston offers a collaborative team of colleagues who are passionate about the mission and a flexible working environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, candidates should review the Friends-Boston website and submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for this position to stacy@friendsboston.org. Please put either Corporate Relationship Manager or Individual Relationship Manager in the subject line.

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Professional Mentors/Youth Advocates (Friend)

We are seeking BOTH

Elementary Professional Mentors/Youth Advocates (Friend)
Adolescent Professional Mentors/Youth Advocates (Friend)

The Youth Advocate (Friend) is a critical member of a team of support providers for either the Elementary cohort of Achievers (youth) in grades K1 through 5 or the Adolescent cohort of Achievers in grades 6 through 12. A Youth Advocate is responsible for being the primary “Friend” to 8 Achievers in Elementary cohort or 10 Achievers in the Adolescent cohort, as well as supporting the supervision of interns who support the overall needs of each cohort. The Youth Advocate ensures that the necessary life, home, and school supports are available to help every Achiever with their social emotional and educational development. The Youth Advocate works collaboratively with other team members and reports directly to the Assistant Program Director.

Ideal Candidate is someone who is relentless in pursuit of success for his/her Achievers. They understands and is comfortable with navigating through complex situations our Achievers live with. The candidate believes that all children/teens have the capacity to succeed and will do whatever it takes to support them in doing so. They understand that circumstances of poverty are delicate and they must be comfortable supporting Achievers despite of barriers that may be in the way. Lastly, they believe in outcomes driven methodologies and will use data to track progress towards organizational outcomes.

We will hire an extraordinary individual who is looking to develop intensive, long-term, trusting relationships with children who need it most.

To view the Full Position Descriptions:

Application Information:

Friends of the Children-Boston offers a collaborative team of colleagues who are passionate about the mission and a flexible working environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, candidates should review the Friends-Boston website and submit a resume to hiring@friendsboston.org. Please put either Adolescent Youth Advocate or Elementary Youth Advocate in the subject line.

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