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Looking to start or continue your non-profit journey? We’ve got just the thing for you! Join our team and put your creative skills to work while making a positive impact on the world. And the best part? All roles start at $15/hour. What are you waiting for? Let’s make a difference together!

Current Dallas, Texas Job Openings

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary: This is a career-making opportunity for a highly motivated individual to create something truly amazing in our community. Candidate will grow a small organization into our vision of becoming a world-class organization that ignites creativity and shapes the future of a million kids and families each year. The candidate will be responsible for building the SPARK! Development program and department to prepare for and execute an upcoming capital campaign.

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and execute the development strategy to grow SPARK! from a prototype facility into our future vision
  • Develop and build the SPARK! Development Department to a level that achieves the capital campaign objectives
  • Promote the work of SPARK! throughout the community in a manner that encourages people to share of themselves and their finances and to become engaged in providing regular support
  • Manage donor care, recognition, cultivation and solicitation processes
  • Develop and implement an infrastructure for the strategic cultivation and stewardship of event donors to become long-term donors to SPARK! ensure proper post-event follow up plans are executed
  • Plan, organize, and direct all fundraising initiatives, the major gifts program, the annual fund, planned giving, special events, grants, online giving and capital campaign and other areas as specified by the CEO
  • Develop new strategies to expand net proceeds of all events
  • Make public appearances and speaking engagements both inside & outside SPARK! to share the work of SPARK! with the community
  • Meet prospective donors and supporters on a regular basis to maintain donor engagement
  • Manage, support and provide professional development for staff members assigned to Development
  • Coordinate the work of The Board of Directors Development Committee
  • Ensure that advancement related materials are distributed in a timely and appropriate manner for the Advancement Team
  • Work closely with Marketing on development materials for fundraising events

Qualifications:

  • Creative problem-solver who will excel in a new, growing and fast-paced environment
  • Good judgment, unquestionable ethical integrity and unfaltering attention to detail
  • Ability to work well independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships throughout the organization
  • Demonstrably high level of confidence gained from experience as a successful fundraising professional; emotionally resilient Passionate and genuine service-oriented disposition
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the dynamics of this area’s political, educational and corporate entities
  • Innovative strategies for networking, team building and growing revenue streams
  • Relational in all types of business cultures and to a variety of constituents
  • Visionary with a strong ability to lead boldly
  • Diversified oral communicator who excels in the art to engage and inspire potential donors
  • Cultivator of long-term relationships and legacy givers, as much as first-time donors.
  • Passion for the work and programs of SPARK! and ability to effectively communicate the organization’s vision to a wide range of audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with volunteers
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5 plus years of demonstrated leadership success in designing and managing
  • comprehensive annual giving programs and fundraising events for nonprofit
  • Strong computer skills and donor database knowledge including: PowerPoint, Excel and Salesforce
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must work in the office 4 days a week working one day out of the office.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Please send cover letter & resume to: careers@sparkdallas.org

Term: June 3rd to August 2nd, 2024

Reports to: Lead Creative Camp Instructor

Position Summary: Will assist in all aspects of programming.  This position suits students interested in working with children or engaging in the nonprofit sector.   

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Setup and tear-down for each day of camp
  • Help to guide children during camp activities while leading some art rotations
  • Execute promotional elements to drive awareness and increase participation
  • Assist in executing surveys to obtain program feedback
  • Participate in internet research for programming ideas
  • Maintain Inventory for camp snacks
  • Supervising play time to ensure safety measures are being followed
  • Other assisting duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children and must pass a background check prior to employment.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Creative
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to present information concisely and effectively for campers
  • Able to organize and prioritize work
  • Able to work independently and also as part of a team
  • Available to work on weekends and/or extended hours as necessary
  • Able to express a consistently high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
  • Self-motivated with the ability to thrive under pressure
  • Unquestioned personal integrity, credibility, maturity, and work ethic
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
  • Must have reliable transportation

Please send cover letter & resume to: careers@sparkdallas.org

Reports to: Manager on Duty and/or Executive Director

Position Summary: These individuals are energetic, outgoing and dedicated to showing our guests a great time as the guests engage in exploration, play, discovery and creative experiences.  You must have a warm smile and a great attitude and enjoy meeting a wide variety of people. This role also involves being comfortable with ensuring guests have proper passes to access the PRISMATIC pop-up experience and executing all safety rules.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a high level of customer service
  • Present yourself in a professional manner
  • Effectively communicate with guests about rules, hours, and services
  • Learn SPARK! history, mission and vision and be able to share with guests 
  • Set-up, take down, light cleaning and trash removal
  • Available to work on weekends, minor holidays and special events
  • Ability to iterate rules and re-direct guests without proper access
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • An understanding of the creative process
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, precise and friendly manner
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Maintain a neat, professional appearance
  • High energy level and can-do attitude
  • Previous experience working with children and their parents preferred
  • Must be a self-starter
  • Must be at least 16 years old and have reliable transportation.
  • For applicants with valid TABC, please include certification as more shifts may be available.
  • Must pass a background check prior to employment.
  • Must be able to work in the U.S

Essential Physical Requirement:

  • Must be able to capably lift 25 pounds, bend comfortably at the knees and waist, and twist.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 

Hours:  Hourly, primarily on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Both daytime and evening shifts are available. There will be some seasonal variations, along with periodic evening or weekend events.

Please send cover letter & resume to: careers@sparkdallas.org