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Roles

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Executive · 9

  • CEO/Executive DirectorLeads the whole organization and reports to the board of directors. Sets direction and strategy, is accountable for finances, programs, fundraising and staff, and serves as the chief public face. Holds the top staff position, whether titled executive director, president or chief executive officer.
  • Chief Administrative OfficerLeads administrative functions at the executive level, such as facilities, human resources, technology, legal and risk, sometimes with finance. Reports to the chief executive and oversees the heads of those areas, focusing on internal operations rather than programs.
  • Chief of StaffServes as a senior partner to the chief executive, managing the executive's priorities, leadership team meetings, board preparation and cross-department projects. Moves decisions forward and keeps initiatives on track, usually without owning a department.
  • Chief Revenue OfficerLeads all revenue at the executive level, combining fundraising with earned income such as fees, contracts, sales or sponsorships. Reports to the chief executive, sets strategy across these streams, and oversees the teams that bring in each.
  • Chief/VP of StrategyLeads strategic planning at the executive level. Guides the strategic plan, tracks progress against it, evaluates new initiatives, partnerships and growth opportunities, and advises the chief executive and board, often with a small team rather than a large department.
  • COORuns day-to-day operations as second in command to the chief executive. Oversees operational departments and sometimes programs, turns strategy into working systems, and holds senior authority over staffing, budgets and processes. Also titled director or vice president of operations.
  • Deputy DirectorServes as second in command to the executive director, sharing leadership of the whole organization and acting in the director's absence. Often oversees programs or operations directly and supervises department heads. Also titled associate or assistant director.
  • Regional/Site DirectorLeads a regional office, center or site of a multi-site organization, running its programs, staff, facilities and local partnerships. Holds broad authority for that location and reports to a central program, operations or executive leader.
  • Strategy DirectorHeads strategic initiatives or planning below the executive level. Manages the planning process, leads cross-department projects, analyzes performance and new opportunities, and reports to a chief strategy officer, chief operating officer or chief executive.

Program · 36

  • Associate/Deputy Program DirectorServes as second in command of a program area, helping the program director set direction while managing staff and daily operations. Steps in for the director and often supervises program managers or coordinators.
  • Chief/VP of External AffairsLeads how the organization engages the outside world as a member of the executive team, overseeing some combination of communications, public affairs, government relations and community relationships. Reports to the chief executive and speaks for the organization.
  • Chief/VP of Government AffairsLeads the organization's relationships with elected officials and government agencies as a member of the executive team. Sets the legislative agenda, oversees lobbying and government relations staff, and represents the organization with policymakers.
  • Chief/VP of PartnershipsLeads the organization's strategic partnerships as a member of the executive team, building relationships with companies, institutions, government agencies and other nonprofits. Oversees partnerships staff and reports to the chief executive.
  • Chief/VP of Policy & AdvocacyLeads the organization's policy and advocacy work as a member of the executive team, deciding which policy positions to take, overseeing research and campaigns, and directing policy and advocacy staff. Reports to the chief executive.
  • Chief/VP of ProgramsLeads all of the organization's programs as a member of the executive team, setting program strategy, quality standards and outcomes. Oversees program directors and reports to the chief executive.
  • Community OrganizerBuilds community power by recruiting and developing members and leaders, running meetings, and turning people out for campaigns and actions. Works in the field under a lead organizer or organizing director.
  • Community/Civic Engagement CoordinatorCoordinates community or civic engagement activities, scheduling events, recruiting and communicating with participants, and tracking outreach and turnout. Carries out plans set by an engagement manager or director.
  • Community/Civic Engagement DirectorHeads the organization's community or civic engagement work, setting strategy for involving residents, members or voters and building partnerships with community groups. Leads engagement managers and coordinators and reports to senior leadership.
  • Community/Civic Engagement ManagerRuns community or civic engagement programs day to day, planning events, recruiting participants and volunteers, and managing relationships with community partners. May supervise coordinators and reports to an engagement or program director.
  • Curriculum DeveloperDesigns, adapts and improves the curricula and learning materials for the organization's education or training programs. Often coaches and observes the staff who teach them, so the curriculum is delivered well. Works as an individual expert rather than leading classes day to day or managing staff.
  • Education Coordinator/ManagerOrganizes the day-to-day running of education programs, scheduling classes and workshops, preparing materials, supporting educators and tracking participation. Carries out plans set by an education director.
  • Education DirectorHeads the organization's education programs, setting curriculum and learning goals, leading educators and coordinators, and owning program quality and budgets. Reports to senior leadership.
  • Government Relations DirectorHeads the organization's government relations, tracking legislation, building relationships with legislators and their staff, and advocating for the organization's priorities. May lobby directly and reports to an executive leader.
  • Lead/Senior OrganizerLeads organizing on a campaign or in a region, coaching and supervising a team of organizers while still organizing directly. Plans actions, develops community leaders and reports to an organizing or field director.
  • LobbyistAdvocates directly with legislators, their staff and government officials for the organization's policy priorities as a registered lobbyist. Tracks bills, meets with lawmakers and builds coalitions, working as an individual expert rather than managing a team.
  • Organizing/Advocacy ManagerManages an organizing or advocacy program day to day, supervising organizers or advocacy staff, running campaigns and tracking goals. Focuses on managing people and campaigns rather than organizing directly, and reports to a director.
  • Organizing/Field DirectorHeads the organizing or field program, setting campaign strategy, training and leading organizers, and building the base of members or supporters. Owns field plans and targets and reports to senior leadership.
  • Partnerships Coordinator/AssociateSupports the partnerships team by tracking partner contacts and agreements, scheduling meetings, preparing materials and reporting on partnership activities. Carries out work for partnerships managers and directors.
  • Partnerships DirectorHeads the partnerships function, identifying and securing strategic partners, negotiating agreements and managing the most important relationships. Leads partnerships staff and reports to senior leadership.
  • Partnerships ManagerManages a set of partner relationships day to day, keeping agreements on track, coordinating joint work and finding new opportunities. Reports to a partnerships director.
  • Policy AnalystResearches and analyzes legislation, regulations and public policy issues, writing briefs, reports and recommendations that shape the organization's positions. Works as an individual expert without supervising staff.
  • Policy ManagerManages policy projects or a policy area day to day, overseeing research, drafting positions and coordinating advocacy activities. May supervise analysts and reports to a policy director.
  • Policy/Advocacy DirectorHeads the organization's policy or advocacy work, developing policy positions, directing research and advocacy campaigns, and leading policy staff. Reports to the chief executive or a chief policy officer.
  • Program AssistantProvides administrative and logistical support to a program, such as data entry, filing, scheduling, preparing materials and answering participant questions. Works at entry level in support of program coordinators and managers.
  • Program Associate/Asst (Grantmaking)Supports program officers at a grantmaking organization, reviewing applications, managing grant paperwork and records, scheduling site visits and preparing materials for funding decisions. Does not manage a grant portfolio alone.
  • Program Coordinator w/ License or Advanced DegreeOrganizes the day-to-day work of a program, scheduling activities, supporting participants, keeping records and handling logistics. Requires a professional license or an advanced degree, such as a teaching credential or a master's degree, that the program's services depend on.
  • Program Coordinator w/o License or Advanced DegreeOrganizes the day-to-day work of a program, scheduling activities, supporting participants, keeping records and handling logistics. Does not require a professional license or an advanced degree, and works under a program manager or director.
  • Program DirectorHeads one or more programs or a program area, setting goals, managing budgets and funder reporting, and leading program managers and staff. Holds decision authority over how the program runs and reports to executive leadership.
  • Program ManagerRuns a single program day to day, supervising program staff, managing schedules and participants, tracking outcomes and reporting to funders. Carries out the strategy set by a program director.
  • Program Officer (Grantmaking)Manages a portfolio of grants at a foundation or other grantmaking organization, reviewing proposals, recommending awards, monitoring grantees and building relationships in the field. Holds real influence over funding decisions within a program area.
  • Program SpecialistBrings deep expertise in a program's subject or service model, advising on program design, training staff and handling the most complex cases or tasks. Works as an individual expert without supervising a team.
  • Project CoordinatorSupports project delivery by tracking tasks and deadlines, scheduling meetings, keeping documents and budgets organized and preparing status updates. Works under a project manager.
  • Project DirectorDirects a large or grant-funded project from start to finish, owning its budget, timeline, staff and results, and reporting to funders and leadership. Holds decision authority over a defined project rather than an ongoing program.
  • Project ManagerManages projects with a set scope, timeline and budget, planning the work, coordinating team members and partners, tracking progress and resolving problems. Reports to a project director or department leader.
  • Training Director/ManagerHeads training for staff, members or the public, designing curricula, running training programs and leading trainers. Owns what is taught and when, and reports to senior leadership. Includes training managers who run the whole function.

Direct service · 41

  • Allied Health Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)Provides occupational, physical, or speech and language therapy to clients, evaluating needs, setting treatment goals and delivering sessions. Works as an individual practitioner without supervising a team. Requires a state license in the therapy discipline.
  • Benefits/Eligibility SpecialistHelps clients apply for and keep public benefits such as food assistance, health coverage and housing support. Screens eligibility, completes applications, gathers documents and follows up with agencies. Works individual cases without supervising staff.
  • Case Management DirectorHeads the case management department, setting service standards, caseload policies and documentation practices. Leads case manager supervisors and their teams, reports to senior program leadership, and answers for the quality and compliance of all client casework.
  • Case Manager Supervisor/SeniorSupervises a team of case managers day to day, assigning and reviewing caseloads, approving service plans and coaching staff through difficult cases. Often carries a smaller caseload of complex clients and reports to a case management or program director.
  • Case Manager w/ Bachelor's RequiredWorks directly with clients to assess needs, build service plans, coordinate referrals and track progress toward goals, carrying a caseload under a supervisor. Requires a bachelor's degree, often in social work or a related field, but does not require a master's degree or a clinical license.
  • Case Manager w/o Bachelor's RequiredWorks directly with clients to assess needs, build service plans, connect them to resources and follow up on progress, carrying a caseload under a supervisor. Does not require a bachelor's degree; relevant experience or lived experience can qualify.
  • Chief Clinical OfficerLeads all clinical services across the organization as a member of the executive team, reporting to the chief executive. Sets clinical standards, quality and licensing compliance, and oversees clinical directors and supervisors. Usually a licensed clinician.
  • Clinical DirectorHeads the clinical department or a major clinical program, overseeing therapists, counselors and clinical supervisors. Sets treatment approaches, manages clinical quality and compliance, and reports to executive leadership. Usually holds an independent clinical license.
  • Clinical SupervisorProvides clinical supervision to a team of therapists or counselors, reviewing cases, signing off on treatment plans and supporting staff working toward licensure. Often carries a reduced caseload. Requires an independent clinical license, such as an LCSW or LPC.
  • Community Health WorkerConnects community members to health care and health resources, often sharing the background or language of the people served. Provides health education, helps with appointments and insurance, and follows up on care. Does not require a clinical license.
  • Crisis CounselorResponds to people in immediate crisis by phone, text or in person, assessing safety, calming the situation and connecting them to emergency or follow-up services. Works shifts on a hotline or crisis team under a clinical supervisor.
  • Direct Support ProfessionalProvides hands-on daily support to people with disabilities or other care needs, helping with personal care, meals, medication, community outings and life skills. Works shifts in a residence, day program or the person's own home.
  • Driver/Transportation AideDrives clients, participants or goods in an organization vehicle such as a van, bus or truck, keeping to schedules, assisting riders and maintaining vehicle safety records. May need a commercial driver's license for larger vehicles.
  • Early Childhood EducatorTeaches and cares for infants, toddlers or preschool children in a classroom or child care program, planning age-appropriate activities, tracking development and communicating with families. Meets state early childhood teaching requirements.
  • Employment Specialist/Job CoachHelps individual clients prepare for, find and keep jobs through resume help, interview practice, job matching and on-the-job coaching. Works with employers and carries a caseload of job seekers.
  • Family Support SpecialistWorks with families to strengthen parenting, stability and access to services through home visits, goal setting and referrals. Advocates for families with schools and agencies and carries a family caseload under a supervisor.
  • Food Services ManagerRuns a kitchen, meal program or food pantry day to day, planning menus or distribution, ordering supplies, overseeing food safety and supervising cooks, staff and volunteers. Reports to program or operations leadership.
  • Housing Specialist/NavigatorHelps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness find and keep housing, searching for units, working with landlords, completing applications and connecting clients to rental assistance. Carries a client caseload under a supervisor.
  • Instructor/TrainerTeaches classes or trainings in a specific subject or skill, such as job training, English language, the arts or fitness, often to adults. Plans sessions, delivers instruction and tracks participant progress, without the full classroom responsibilities of a school teacher. Someone whose main job is coaching other staff to deliver a curriculum fits Curriculum Developer instead.
  • Intake Coordinator/SpecialistServes as the first point of contact for new clients, screening referrals, checking eligibility, gathering initial information and routing people to the right program or case manager. Handles intake and scheduling rather than ongoing casework.
  • Mental Health ClinicianProvides counseling and therapy to individuals, families or groups as the main part of the job, carrying a clinical caseload under a clinical supervisor. Assesses needs, writes treatment plans and keeps clinical records. Covers therapists and counselors with any clinical license, including licensed clinical social workers and professional counselors, and those working toward one.
  • Nutritionist/DietitianAssesses clients' nutrition needs, builds meal plans and provides nutrition counseling and education as an individual expert. Often requires a registered dietitian credential, especially in clinical or health settings.
  • Outreach DirectorHeads the organization's outreach function, setting strategy for reaching the communities it serves and building relationships with partners. Leads outreach managers and workers, owns the outreach plan and budget, and reports to senior leadership.
  • Outreach ManagerRuns outreach activities day to day, scheduling and supervising outreach workers, planning events and field visits, and tracking who has been reached. Reports to an outreach or program director and carries out the strategy they set.
  • Outreach WorkerGoes out into the community to find and engage people who may need services, sharing information, building trust and making referrals. Works in the field under an outreach manager and does not supervise staff.
  • Peer Support SpecialistDraws on personal lived experience, such as recovery from mental illness or substance use, to support clients as a peer. Mentors clients, models recovery and helps them navigate services. Often holds a state peer certification and works under a supervisor.
  • Psychologist (Licensed)Provides psychological testing, diagnosis and therapy as a senior clinical expert, and consults with other clinical staff on complex cases. Requires a doctoral degree and a state license as a psychologist. Does not manage a team.
  • Resident Services CoordinatorConnects residents of affordable or supportive housing to services, arranging referrals, community activities and help with lease or eviction problems. Works on site at one or more properties and coordinates with property management.
  • Residential Counselor/AdvisorSupervises and supports residents of a shelter, group home or residential program during a shift, enforcing house rules, calming conflicts, mentoring residents and keeping records. Focuses on the living environment rather than hands-on personal care.
  • Residential/Shelter DirectorHeads the organization's residential programs or shelters, overseeing every site along with its managers and staff. Sets policies for safety, licensing and resident care, manages budgets, and reports to senior leadership.
  • Residential/Shelter ManagerRuns a single residence, group home or shelter day to day, scheduling and supervising direct care staff, keeping the site safe and compliant, and handling resident issues. Reports to a residential or program director.
  • Social Worker (Licensed)Provides social work services to clients and families with complex needs, such as assessment, care planning, advocacy and coordination with schools, courts and other agencies. Requires a social work license, such as an LSW or LMSW, and works as a senior practitioner without supervising a team. When therapy is most of the job, the role is Mental Health Clinician, even for a licensed clinical social worker.
  • Substance Use CounselorCounsels clients recovering from alcohol or drug use, leading individual and group sessions, building recovery plans and connecting clients to support services. Often requires a state addiction counseling credential and works under a clinical supervisor.
  • TeacherLeads a classroom or group of students, planning lessons, delivering instruction, assessing learning and communicating with families. Holds primary responsibility for what students learn and may direct an assistant teacher or aide.
  • Teaching Assistant/ParaprofessionalSupports a lead teacher in the classroom, working with individual students or small groups, helping supervise students and preparing materials. Follows the teacher's lesson plans rather than designing instruction.
  • TutorWorks with individual students or small groups to build skills in reading, math or other subjects, often outside regular class time. Tracks progress and reinforces classroom learning without managing a classroom.
  • Victim/Survivor AdvocateSupports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or other crimes through safety planning, crisis support, accompaniment to court or the hospital, and help with protective orders and services. Works directly with survivors under a program supervisor.
  • Workforce Development CoordinatorOrganizes job training and employment programs, recruiting and enrolling participants, scheduling classes, tracking job placements and staying in touch with employer partners. Supports the program's managers and job coaches rather than supervising them.
  • Workforce Development DirectorHeads the organization's job training and employment programs, setting strategy, building relationships with employers and funders, and leading coordinators and job coaches. Owns program budgets and outcomes and reports to senior leadership.
  • Youth Development SpecialistWorks directly with young people in youth programs, leading activities, mentoring and building social, emotional and life skills. Carries out the program plan set by a youth program manager and does not supervise staff.
  • Youth Program Manager/SupervisorRuns one or more youth programs day to day, such as after-school, mentoring or summer programs. Supervises youth workers and volunteers, plans activities, keeps participants safe and tracks attendance and outcomes. Reports to a program director.

Development · 43

  • Annual Fund ManagerRuns the annual fund, the yearly cycle of appeals, renewals and smaller gifts from individual donors. Plans direct mail, email and online campaigns, tracks results against goals, and reports to a development director or chief development officer.
  • Campaign Director (Capital)Leads a capital campaign, a time-limited drive to raise money for a building, endowment or other major project. Sets the campaign plan and timeline, works closely with the chief executive, board and campaign volunteers, and oversees the solicitations that fund it.
  • Chief Growth OfficerLeads organizational growth at the executive level, joining fundraising with new revenue, partnerships and expansion into new programs or markets. Reports to the chief executive and sets strategy across several functions, rather than running a single fundraising department.
  • Chief/VP of DevelopmentLeads all fundraising as a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the chief executive. Sets revenue strategy across individual, foundation, corporate and event giving, manages the development staff, and personally cultivates the largest donors alongside the board.
  • Chief/VP of Marketing & CommunicationsLeads all marketing, communications and external affairs as a member of the senior leadership team. Sets brand, messaging and reputation strategy, serves as a senior spokesperson alongside the chief executive, and oversees communications, marketing, media and creative staff.
  • Chief/VP of MembershipLeads the membership program at the executive level, setting strategy for recruiting, keeping and serving members and for membership revenue. Reports to the chief executive and oversees membership, member services and related marketing staff.
  • Corporate Relations ManagerManages relationships with companies that support the organization through sponsorships, grants, matching gifts and employee giving. Finds and pitches corporate partners, negotiates sponsorship benefits, and keeps partners engaged, working under a development or institutional giving director.
  • Creative DirectorLeads the organization's visual and creative work, setting the look, voice and quality of campaigns, publications, video and digital content. Directs designers, writers and producers and approves creative work, under or alongside the head of marketing and communications.
  • Development AssistantProvides administrative support to the fundraising office, such as data entry, filing, scheduling, mailings and answering donor calls. Works under direction from coordinators and managers in an entry-level role with little independent decision authority.
  • Development Associate/CoordinatorSupports the fundraising team by entering gifts, maintaining donor records, preparing acknowledgment letters, and helping with mailings, events and grant deadlines. Carries out and organizes work set by a development manager or director rather than managing donors or staff.
  • Development DirectorHeads the fundraising function, often as its most senior staff member. Builds the annual fundraising plan, asks donors for gifts directly, oversees grants and events, and supervises any development staff. Reports to the executive director or a chief development officer.
  • Development ManagerManages day-to-day fundraising under a development director, such as appeals, donor communications, smaller events or a portfolio of donors. Carries out the fundraising plan and may supervise a coordinator, but does not set overall fundraising strategy.
  • Development Operations ManagerManages the systems behind fundraising: the donor database, gift processing and acknowledgments, data quality and fundraising reports. Supports the fundraising team rather than asking for gifts, and may supervise gift entry or database staff.
  • Digital Marketing ManagerRuns online marketing as an individual expert: email campaigns, website analytics, search, paid digital ads and online giving pages. Tests and measures results to grow audiences and online donations, without supervising a team.
  • Donor Relations/Stewardship ManagerManages how the organization thanks and stays in touch with donors after they give: acknowledgments, recognition, impact reports and stewardship events. Makes sure gifts are used and reported as donors intended, and works alongside gift officers rather than asking for new gifts.
  • Events CoordinatorHandles the logistics of events: guest lists, registration, vendor bookings, supplies, setup and follow-up. Carries out plans made by an events manager or development staff, with limited budget or decision authority.
  • Events DirectorHeads the events function, setting the calendar and strategy for fundraising galas, donor events and other signature gatherings. Owns event budgets and revenue goals, supervises events staff, and works with senior leadership and the board on sponsorships and attendance.
  • Events ManagerPlans and runs individual events from start to finish, such as galas, benefits and donor receptions. Manages vendors, venues, logistics and volunteers within a set budget, and may supervise an events coordinator, but works toward goals set by a director.
  • Grant WriterResearches funders and writes grant proposals, letters of inquiry and reports to foundations, corporations and government agencies. Works as an individual expert on the fundraising team, drawing on program and finance staff for content, without supervising others.
  • Grants CoordinatorKeeps the grants calendar running: tracks deadlines, gathers budgets and attachments, drafts routine sections and reports, and maintains funder records. Supports grant writers and grants managers and does not own funder relationships or set grants strategy.
  • Grants DirectorHeads the grants function in a larger organization, setting strategy for foundation and government funding. Supervises grant writers and grants staff, decides which opportunities to pursue, and oversees proposals, reporting and compliance across the grant portfolio.
  • Grants ManagerManages the grant portfolio as a senior individual expert: plans the proposal pipeline, writes and edits major proposals, and tracks reporting deadlines and funder requirements. Works without a team of its own, unlike a grants director, who heads the function.
  • Graphic DesignerDesigns printed and digital materials, such as reports, appeals, event materials, social graphics and web images. Works as an individual practitioner within the organization's brand standards, taking direction from marketing or creative leads.
  • Individual Giving ManagerManages giving from individual donors across the pipeline, including annual appeals, monthly giving and mid-level donors. Plans solicitations, tracks donor retention and upgrades, and reports to a development director, passing the largest prospects to major gift officers.
  • Institutional Giving ManagerManages a portfolio of foundation and other institutional funders day to day. Writes and submits proposals and reports, keeps funders informed, and tracks deadlines, working under a development or institutional giving director who sets strategy.
  • Institutional Giving/Foundation Relations DirectorLeads fundraising from foundations, corporations and other institutions, owning both the funder relationships and the proposals. Sets institutional giving strategy and goals and supervises grants, foundation relations and corporate relations staff.
  • Major Gifts DirectorHeads the major gifts program in a large organization, setting strategy for the largest individual gifts. Leads a team of major gift officers, carries a personal portfolio of top donors, and partners with the chief executive and board on key solicitations.
  • Major Gifts OfficerCarries a personal portfolio of donors capable of large gifts and works to identify, cultivate, ask and thank them. Meets donors face to face as a senior individual fundraiser, is measured on gifts closed, and does not manage staff.
  • Marketing & Communications AssistantProvides entry-level support to the marketing and communications team, such as scheduling posts, proofreading, managing photo files, updating mailing lists and handling routine requests. Works under close direction with little independent decision authority.
  • Marketing & Communications CoordinatorCoordinates communications tasks such as posting to social media, updating the website, drafting newsletters and flyers, and tracking materials and deadlines. Works under a communications manager or director, often combining writing with administrative support.
  • Marketing & Communications DirectorHeads marketing and communications, owning the brand, website, publications, media relations and messaging. Sets the communications plan, manages its budget and any staff or agencies, and reports to the executive director or another senior executive.
  • Marketing & Communications ManagerManages day-to-day marketing and communications work: newsletters, website updates, campaigns, social channels and press materials. Carries out the plan set by a director, writes and produces much of the content, and may supervise a coordinator.
  • Membership DirectorHeads the membership program, owning recruitment, renewals, member benefits and membership revenue goals. Supervises membership staff, manages the membership budget, and reports to a senior development or executive leader.
  • Membership ManagerManages the membership program day to day: renewal mailings, new member drives, benefit fulfillment, member records and questions from members. Carries out goals set by a director and may supervise a coordinator or assistant.
  • Multimedia Producer (Video/Photo)Plans, shoots and edits video and photography for campaigns, the website, social media and events. Handles production from concept through final edit as an individual practitioner, without managing a team.
  • Planned Giving OfficerSecures gifts through wills, trusts, annuities and other estate plans as a senior individual fundraiser. Cultivates donors over long periods, works with their financial and legal advisors, and manages the legacy society, without supervising staff.
  • PR/Media Relations ManagerHandles relationships with journalists and the press as an individual expert. Pitches stories, writes press releases, prepares spokespeople, and responds to media inquiries, including during a crisis, without supervising staff.
  • Prospect ResearcherResearches individuals, foundations and companies to find and rate potential donors. Prepares donor profiles and giving capacity assessments that help gift officers decide whom to approach and for how much, working as an individual expert rather than asking for gifts.
  • Social Media ManagerRuns the organization's social media accounts: plans content, writes and schedules posts, responds to comments and messages, and tracks engagement. Works as an individual practitioner within the communications team, without managing staff.
  • Volunteer CoordinatorCoordinates volunteers: answers inquiries, processes applications and background checks, schedules shifts, tracks hours and serves as the day-to-day contact on site. Carries out a volunteer program designed by a manager or director.
  • Volunteer DirectorHeads the volunteer function in a large organization, setting strategy for recruiting, training, placing and recognizing volunteers across programs or sites. Supervises volunteer managers and coordinators and owns volunteer policies, risk and budget.
  • Volunteer ManagerManages the volunteer program day to day: recruits and screens volunteers, runs orientation and training, schedules shifts and keeps volunteers engaged. May supervise coordinators, and reports to a program, development or volunteer director.
  • Writer/EditorWrites and edits the organization's content, such as reports, articles, appeals, web copy and publications. Shapes and polishes text for accuracy and voice as an individual practitioner, rather than setting communications strategy.

Finance & admin · 20

  • AP/AR SpecialistHandles accounts payable, accounts receivable or both, processing vendor invoices and payments, issuing invoices, recording money received and following up on overdue amounts. Keeps these records accurate and reconciled for the accounting team.
  • Billing ManagerManages billing for services paid by insurers, government programs or clients, overseeing claims, invoices, payment posting and collections. Resolves denied or unpaid claims and reports on billing results to finance leadership.
  • BookkeeperRecords day to day financial transactions, pays bills, deposits income, reconciles bank accounts, and may run payroll. Keeps the books ready for an outside accountant or finance lead, who handles the close, audits and financial statements. In smaller organizations often combines bookkeeping with office management.
  • Budget AnalystBuilds and monitors budgets as a specialist, preparing the annual operating budget, forecasting, and comparing actual spending with plan for each department or grant. Explains differences to managers and helps leadership decide where money goes.
  • CFOLeads all financial matters as the organization's senior finance executive, reporting to the chief executive and the board's finance committee. Owns budgeting, financial strategy, cash and reserves, audits and financial risk, and oversees the controller and accounting staff. In smaller organizations may also run operations.
  • Chief Compliance OfficerLeads the organization's compliance program as a senior executive, reporting to the chief executive and often directly to the board. Sets policy for meeting laws, regulations and funder and contract requirements, oversees investigations and risk reviews, and is accountable for the organization's overall compliance.
  • Chief Investment OfficerLeads the organization's investment program as a senior executive, setting strategy for the endowment, reserves, or an impact or lending portfolio. Recommends investment policy to the board, oversees outside managers and investment staff, and is accountable for portfolio performance and risk.
  • Compliance DirectorHeads the compliance department, turning policy into procedures, training staff, and running audits and monitoring across programs. Reports to a senior executive or compliance officer, manages compliance staff, and handles reviews by regulators and funders.
  • Compliance ManagerManages day to day compliance work for a program area or set of rules, such as licensing, privacy or grant requirements. Conducts internal reviews, tracks corrective actions, keeps documentation current, and raises problems with the compliance director.
  • Contracts ManagerManages the organization's contracts and government agreements as an individual expert. Drafts and reviews contract terms, tracks deadlines, deliverables and renewals, and makes sure the organization meets the conditions of each agreement, usually without leading a team.
  • ControllerOwns the accounting function: keeps the books, runs the monthly and year end close, prepares financial statements, and manages the annual audit and tax filings. Supervises accounting staff and reports to the finance director or chief financial officer, focusing on accuracy and controls rather than overall financial strategy.
  • Finance Coordinator/AssociateSupports the finance team by processing invoices and payments, gathering receipts, coding expenses, tracking program budgets and preparing basic reports. Works under a finance manager or director and handles organizing tasks rather than keeping the books or closing the accounts.
  • Finance DirectorHeads the finance department, managing budgets, cash flow, financial reporting and the audit, and advising the chief executive on financial decisions. In organizations without a chief financial officer this is the top finance role, and it often covers administration or operations as well.
  • Finance ManagerManages day to day accounting and finance operations, such as payables, receivables, payroll and the monthly close, and may supervise a small accounting team. Prepares reconciliations and reports for the controller or finance director, who owns the final statements.
  • Grants AccountantAccounts for restricted grants and contracts, tracking spending against each award, preparing invoices and financial reports for funders, and making sure costs follow government and funder rules. Supports audits of grant spending and works with program staff on grant budgets.
  • Investment DirectorManages part of the investment program, or its daily operation, under the chief investment officer. Researches and recommends investments, monitors outside managers and holdings, and prepares performance reports for the investment committee.
  • Payroll Manager/SpecialistRuns payroll from start to finish, processing each pay period, maintaining payroll records and deductions, filing payroll taxes, and answering employee questions about their paychecks. Makes sure payroll follows wage and tax law and ties it to the accounting records.
  • Revenue Cycle Officer (VP)Leads the full revenue cycle for an organization that bills insurers or government programs for its services, from client registration and eligibility through billing, collections and payment posting. Serves as a vice president, sets billing policy, and oversees billing managers and staff.
  • Senior AccountantHandles the more complex accounting work, such as difficult reconciliations, cost allocations, fixed assets and audit preparation, and may review a staff accountant's entries. Works under a controller or accounting manager and often leads parts of the monthly close without formally supervising a team.
  • Staff AccountantKeeps the general ledger current, recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing schedules for the monthly close and the audit. Holds accounting training and works under an accounting manager or controller, who reviews and finalizes the statements.

Operations · 21

  • Administration DirectorHeads the administrative function across a larger organization, overseeing office services, administrative staff, and the policies and systems that keep the organization running. Reports to senior leadership and sets direction for the administrative team rather than handling daily office tasks.
  • Administrative AssistantProvides general administrative support to a team or department: scheduling, correspondence, filing, data entry, and office tasks. Works under the direction of a manager and follows established procedures rather than setting them.
  • Asset ManagerMonitors the financial and physical health of a portfolio of properties, such as affordable housing, over the long term. Reviews budgets and performance, tracks compliance with lenders and funders, and plans capital needs, working as an expert advisor rather than managing buildings day to day.
  • Chief/VP of Real EstateLeads the organization's entire real estate portfolio as a senior executive, such as at an affordable housing or community development nonprofit. Sets strategy for acquisitions, development, financing, and property holdings, oversees real estate directors, and reports to the chief executive and board.
  • Construction ManagerManages construction or renovation projects on the ground, overseeing contractors, schedules, budgets, permits, and quality on the job site. Works for a real estate or facilities leader and handles the building phase rather than overall development strategy.
  • Executive AssistantSupports the executive director or another senior leader directly, managing their calendar, correspondence, travel, and meeting preparation. Often handles board materials and confidential matters, and acts on the leader's behalf with a degree of discretion that a general administrative assistant does not have.
  • Facilities DirectorLeads facilities for a larger organization, often across several buildings or sites. Owns the facilities budget, capital projects, maintenance strategy, and vendor contracts, and supervises facilities managers and maintenance staff. Reports to senior leadership.
  • Facilities ManagerRuns the day to day care of the organization's building or buildings: repairs, maintenance schedules, vendors, safety, and space needs. Supervises maintenance or custodial staff where there are any, and reports to an operations or facilities director.
  • Grounds/Greens SuperintendentManages the care of outdoor grounds, such as a campus, park, garden, or golf course. Plans and schedules landscaping, turf and plant care, and equipment maintenance, and supervises a grounds crew.
  • Maintenance Technician/CustodianKeeps buildings clean, safe, and in working order through hands on cleaning, repairs, and routine maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, and equipment. Works from assigned tasks under a facilities manager and does not supervise others.
  • Office ManagerKeeps the office running day to day: supplies, equipment, vendors, mail, scheduling, and basic bookkeeping or human resources paperwork in smaller organizations. May supervise a receptionist or administrative assistants. Handles practical office needs rather than organization wide operations strategy.
  • Operations CoordinatorCoordinates operational tasks such as scheduling, logistics, vendor follow up, records, and supply orders. Carries out and organizes work set by an operations manager or director, without supervising staff or owning budget decisions.
  • Operations DirectorHeads the organization's internal operations, which can include facilities, administration, technology, and business processes. Sets operational policy, manages the related budget, and supervises operations staff. Reports to the executive director or chief operating officer.
  • Operations ManagerManages the daily running of the organization's operations or of one program's operations, carrying out processes, systems, and logistics set by leadership. Solves operational problems, may supervise a small team, and reports to an operations director or executive director.
  • Procurement/Purchasing ManagerManages purchasing for a large organization: sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts and prices, and making sure buying follows policy and grant rules. Serves as the organization's purchasing expert, usually without managing a team.
  • Property ManagerManages the daily operation of one or more residential or commercial properties the organization owns or runs. Handles leasing, rent collection, tenant relations, maintenance requests, and compliance, and may supervise on site staff.
  • Real Estate Development DirectorLeads real estate development projects, such as affordable housing, from site acquisition through financing, design, and construction. Assembles funding, manages partners and consultants, and oversees project managers. Reports to a chief of real estate or the executive director.
  • Receptionist/Front DeskStaffs the front desk, greeting visitors and clients, answering and routing calls, and handling mail and sign-ins. Serves as the first point of contact for the organization and works from set procedures under an office or operations manager.
  • Retail/Thrift Shop ManagerRuns a nonprofit's retail store, such as a thrift shop, gift shop, or museum store. Manages sales, merchandise, donations intake, pricing, and cash handling, and supervises store staff and volunteers.
  • Security ManagerOversees physical security for a larger organization's buildings and people, including guards or security staff, access control, emergency procedures, and incident response. Works as the organization's security expert, usually alongside the facilities team.
  • Warehouse/Distribution ManagerRuns a warehouse or distribution operation, such as a food bank or donated goods center. Manages receiving, storage, inventory, and outbound deliveries, and supervises warehouse staff, drivers, and volunteers day to day.

Human resources · 12

  • Benefits/HRIS AdministratorAdministers employee benefits and the human resources information system as an individual expert. Works with vendors on health, retirement and leave plans, runs open enrollment, keeps employee records accurate in the system, and produces human resources reports.
  • Chief/VP of DEILeads diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization as a member of the senior leadership team. Sets equity strategy and goals, advises the chief executive and board, shapes hiring, culture and program policies, and oversees diversity and equity staff.
  • Chief/VP of People (HR)Leads human resources as a member of the senior leadership team. Sets strategy for hiring, compensation and benefits, culture, employee relations and staff development, advises the chief executive and board, and oversees the human resources department.
  • DEI DirectorHeads diversity, equity and inclusion work below the executive level, building and running the equity plan, trainings, employee groups and policy reviews. Works across departments with human resources and leadership and may supervise a small team.
  • DEI ManagerManages diversity, equity and inclusion activities day to day, such as trainings, employee resource groups, staff surveys and events. Carries out the plan set by a diversity and equity or human resources leader and tracks progress against it.
  • HR AssistantProvides entry-level administrative support to the human resources team, such as filing, data entry, preparing new hire paperwork, scheduling and answering routine staff questions. Works under close direction with little independent decision authority.
  • HR CoordinatorCoordinates human resources paperwork and processes: posting jobs, scheduling interviews, onboarding new hires, keeping personnel files and tracking benefits enrollment. Carries out work set by a human resources manager or director rather than making policy decisions.
  • HR DirectorHeads the human resources function, owning hiring practices, benefits, policies, employee relations, compliance and performance processes. Supervises human resources staff, advises managers and leadership on people issues, and reports to the chief executive or chief operating officer.
  • HR GeneralistHandles a broad range of human resources work as an individual practitioner: recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, policy questions and records. Works more independently than a coordinator and advises managers directly, but does not supervise staff.
  • HR ManagerManages human resources day to day, often as the organization's main or only human resources professional. Handles hiring, onboarding, benefits enrollment, employee questions and legal compliance, and may supervise a coordinator, within direction set by senior leadership.
  • Learning & Development ManagerManages staff training and professional development: plans onboarding and training programs, delivers or arranges workshops, and supports manager and leadership development. Works within the human resources team and tracks participation and results.
  • Recruiter/Talent AcquisitionFinds and hires staff for open positions as an individual expert. Writes and posts job listings, sources and screens candidates, schedules interviews, and works with hiring managers through the offer, focused on recruiting rather than general human resources.

Data, impact & evaluation · 14

  • Chief/VP of ImpactSets the organization's strategy for measuring and learning from its results, as a member of the senior leadership team. Oversees evaluation, data and organizational learning across all programs, reports outcomes to the chief executive and board, and uses the evidence to shape strategy.
  • Chief/VP of ResearchLeads the organization's research agenda as a member of the senior leadership team. Decides which questions the organization studies, oversees research directors and staff, safeguards research quality and ethics, and represents the organization's research to funders, policymakers and the field.
  • Data & Evaluation CoordinatorCoordinates data entry, survey distribution and routine reporting for programs, working under a manager or director. Checks records for accuracy, trains staff on the data system, and pulls the figures that program and grant reports need.
  • Data & Evaluation ManagerManages the day to day work of collecting, cleaning and reporting program data, and may supervise a coordinator or analyst. Runs surveys and evaluation projects designed by leadership, maintains outcome dashboards, and prepares the figures that go into grant reports.
  • Data AnalystAnalyzes the organization's program, donor or operational data as a senior individual expert without direct reports. Builds reports and dashboards, answers questions leadership brings, and explains trends in plain terms, working mostly with existing data and tools rather than building statistical models.
  • Data ScientistBuilds statistical models, predictive tools and advanced analyses from large or complex data sets as a senior technical expert. Writes code to clean and link data, designs rigorous studies of program effects, and answers questions that need specialized methods beyond routine reporting.
  • Database AdministratorMaintains the organization's databases so records stay accurate, secure and usable. Manages structure, user access, imports, integrations and backups for systems such as a client or donor database, and fixes data problems for staff, working as an expert without a team.
  • Impact & Evaluation DirectorHeads the evaluation function, designing how programs measure their outcomes and leading the staff who collect and analyze that evidence. Reports to a senior executive, turns findings into recommendations for program improvement, and prepares impact reports for funders and the board.
  • Quality Assurance/Improvement DirectorHeads quality assurance and improvement across programs or services, making sure they meet internal standards and licensing or accreditation requirements. Leads audits and case reviews, tracks quality measures, directs improvement projects, and often oversees related compliance work. Reports to a senior executive.
  • Research AnalystDesigns and carries out analyses for research projects as an experienced individual expert. Reviews the literature, analyzes survey, market or policy data, and writes findings up in reports and briefs, working with more independence than a research associate.
  • Research AssociateSupports research projects by gathering data, conducting interviews or surveys, running basic analyses and drafting sections of reports. Works under a research manager or senior researcher, who sets the questions and methods.
  • Research DirectorDirects the organization's research department, planning studies, managing research staff and budgets, and overseeing the release of findings. Answers to the chief executive or a research officer and holds final responsibility for the methods and quality of the research the organization publishes.
  • Research ManagerManages individual research projects from design to final report, supervising analysts and associates day to day. Keeps studies on schedule and on budget, oversees data collection, and reviews findings before they go to the research director.
  • Scientist (Research/Field)Conducts scientific research in a lab or in the field, designing studies, collecting samples or observations, analyzing results and publishing findings. Holds advanced training in a scientific discipline and leads investigations in that area, often supported by outside grants.

Technology · 12

  • Business/Systems AnalystConnects how staff work with the software they use, documenting processes, gathering requirements for new or changed systems, and testing and rolling them out. Works as an individual expert between program or finance teams and technology staff.
  • Chief/VP of ProductLeads the organization's digital products, such as apps, online platforms or tools offered to the people it serves, as a senior executive. Sets the product vision and plan, oversees product and design teams, and decides what gets built based on user needs and mission.
  • Chief/VP of Technology (CTO/CIO)Leads all technology as a senior executive, setting strategy for systems, infrastructure, data and security across the organization. Reports to the chief executive, owns the technology budget and major vendor decisions, and oversees technology directors and staff.
  • CRM/Salesforce AdministratorRuns the organization's donor or client relationship database, such as Salesforce, configuring fields, workflows and reports, managing users and imports, and training staff. Works as an individual expert and keeps the system matched to how fundraising and program teams work.
  • IT Security SpecialistProtects the organization's systems and data as an individual expert, monitoring for threats, managing access and security tools, running security reviews, and responding to incidents. Trains staff on safe practices and helps the organization meet privacy and security requirements.
  • IT Support SpecialistProvides hands on technical help to staff, fixing computer, phone, printer and software problems, setting up equipment and accounts, and escalating harder issues. Handles a steady flow of support requests as an experienced individual contributor.
  • Product DirectorHeads product management for one or more digital products, turning strategy into plans, working with engineering and design, and deciding priorities and releases. Reports to a product or technology executive and manages product managers.
  • Software Developer/EngineerDesigns, writes, tests and maintains software, such as websites, apps or internal tools, as an individual technical expert. Works from product or program needs, reviews code, and fixes problems in systems the organization builds itself.
  • Systems/Network AdministratorKeeps the organization's servers, networks, cloud services and user accounts running, secure and backed up. Installs and updates systems, monitors performance, and fixes outages as an individual expert, working behind the scenes rather than at the help desk.
  • Technology CoordinatorCoordinates everyday technology needs, setting up computers and accounts, tracking equipment, handling basic help requests and working with outside IT vendors. Often the person staff turn to for technology help in smaller organizations, without authority over technology strategy.
  • Technology DirectorHeads the information technology department, managing systems, networks, software, vendors and support staff, and planning technology purchases and projects. Reports to an executive and serves as the top technology role in organizations without a technology officer.
  • Technology/IT ManagerManages day to day information technology operations, such as the help desk, devices, networks, accounts and software, and may supervise support staff. Carries out technology plans set by leadership and keeps systems running for staff.

Legal · 5

  • General CounselServes as the organization's top lawyer and a member of the senior leadership team. Advises the chief executive and board on legal risk, contracts, governance, employment and compliance, manages outside counsel, and oversees any legal staff. Must be a licensed attorney.
  • Legal DirectorHeads the legal program of an organization that provides legal services or advocacy, setting litigation and legal strategy and supervising attorneys. Holds final say over case priorities and legal positions and reports to the chief executive. Must be a licensed attorney.
  • Managing AttorneyManages a team of attorneys and legal staff, often for an office, region or practice area of a legal services organization. Supervises caseloads, carries some cases personally, and reports to a legal director. Must be a licensed attorney.
  • Paralegal/Legal AssistantSupports attorneys by preparing legal documents, organizing case files, conducting research, tracking deadlines and communicating with clients and courts. Works under attorney supervision and does not practice law or give legal advice.
  • Staff AttorneyPractices law directly as a licensed attorney, handling a caseload of clients or legal matters for a legal services, advocacy or other nonprofit organization. Works as an individual practitioner under a managing attorney or legal director, without supervising other attorneys.

Sector-specific · 35

  • Admissions/Enrollment DirectorLeads admissions and enrollment for a school, recruiting and admitting students and meeting enrollment goals. Manages the application process, events, financial aid coordination where it applies, and admissions staff.
  • Animal Care WorkerProvides hands on daily care for animals at a shelter, sanctuary, or rescue: feeding, cleaning enclosures, exercise, and watching for signs of illness. Follows care routines set by a shelter or animal care manager.
  • Animal Care/Shelter ManagerManages daily animal care operations at an animal shelter or rescue, including housing, feeding, health protocols, intake, and adoptions. Supervises animal care staff and volunteers and reports to shelter leadership.
  • Artistic DirectorSets the artistic vision for a theater, dance, music, or other arts organization. Chooses the season or programs, hires and guides artists, and represents the organization's artistic identity, often as a partner to the managing or executive director.
  • Assistant Principal/Dean of StudentsSupports the principal in running a school day to day, often focusing on student discipline, attendance, student life, or teacher supervision. Handles student and family issues and steps in for the principal when needed.
  • Athletic DirectorLeads a school's or organization's athletics program. Hires and oversees coaches, schedules teams and competitions, manages facilities and the athletics budget, and ensures eligibility and safety rules are followed.
  • Box Office/Patron Services ManagerRuns ticketing and patron services for a performing arts organization or venue. Manages ticket sales, subscriptions, the box office staff, customer service, and sales reporting, and handles cash and ticketing systems.
  • Camp DirectorLeads a day or overnight camp program. Plans the camp season, hires and trains counselors, oversees camper safety and activities, manages the camp budget, and serves as the main contact for families.
  • ChaplainProvides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, residents, clients, or staff, such as in a hospital, hospice, senior community, or service organization. Leads services or rituals and offers counseling across faiths.
  • Chief Medical OfficerServes as the senior physician executive of a health care organization, such as a community health center. Sets clinical standards and quality, leads the medical staff and medical directors, and joins the executive team. Requires a medical license.
  • Chief Nursing OfficerLeads all nursing at a health care organization as a senior executive. Sets nursing standards, staffing, and policy, oversees nurse managers and nursing staff, and joins the executive team. Requires a nursing license, such as an RN.
  • Clinic/Practice ManagerManages the business side of a health clinic or medical practice day to day: scheduling, front desk and billing staff, patient flow, supplies, and regulatory paperwork. Handles operations rather than clinical care.
  • College/School CounselorAdvises students on college planning, applications, and financial aid, or provides academic and personal counseling at a school. Works one on one with students and families as the school's counseling expert, and may require a school counseling credential.
  • Conservation CoordinatorCoordinates land or environmental conservation projects, such as easement monitoring, habitat restoration, field surveys, and volunteer workdays. Organizes and carries out work planned by a conservation director or manager.
  • Conservation DirectorLeads the conservation program of a land trust or environmental organization. Sets priorities for land protection and stewardship, oversees projects and conservation staff, and works with landowners, agencies, and partners.
  • CuratorServes as a subject expert responsible for a museum's or gallery's collection and exhibitions. Researches objects, recommends acquisitions, develops exhibition content, and writes interpretive material. Senior and chief curators are included.
  • Dental DirectorLeads the dental program at a health center or clinic. Oversees dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants, sets clinical standards, and often still treats patients. Requires a dental license.
  • Environmental Educator/NaturalistTeaches people about nature and the environment through guided walks, school programs, camps, and public events at a nature center, preserve, or environmental organization. Plans and delivers lessons directly rather than managing the education program.
  • Exhibitions ManagerManages the planning and installation of exhibitions at a museum or gallery. Coordinates schedules, budgets, designers, loans, and installation crews to turn curatorial plans into finished shows.
  • Health EducatorTeaches individuals and groups about health topics such as nutrition, chronic disease, sexual health, or substance use, through workshops, outreach, and one on one sessions. Delivers education directly and does not require a clinical license.
  • Land StewardCares for protected land held by a land trust or conservation organization. Monitors properties and easements, manages habitat and invasive species, maintains trails, and serves as the field expert on the land's condition, usually without supervising staff.
  • LibrarianManages a library's collection and helps people find and use information, such as in a school, museum, or research organization. Teaches research skills, selects materials, and maintains the catalog, usually holding a library science degree.
  • Licensed Practical NurseProvides basic nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician: taking vital signs, giving medications, dressing wounds, and reporting changes in a patient's condition. Works most often in residential and long term care, clinics, and home health, and may lead nursing assistants on a shift. Holds a practical or vocational nursing license (LPN or LVN), which takes less training than a registered nurse license and does not cover independent assessment or care planning.
  • Medical DirectorProvides clinical leadership for a health center, clinic, or medical program. Supervises physicians and other providers, sets clinical policies and quality standards, and often still sees patients. Requires a medical license and reports to the chief medical officer or executive director.
  • Music Director/ConductorLeads the musical side of an orchestra, choir, band, or opera company. Chooses repertoire, conducts rehearsals and performances, and auditions and guides musicians. Includes both music directors and conductors, including guest and part time conductors.
  • Nurse PractitionerDiagnoses and treats patients as an advanced practice nurse in primary, psychiatric, or specialty care: examining patients, ordering and reading tests, prescribing medication, and managing a caseload. Works as an individual clinician, independently or alongside physicians, and usually reports to a medical director. Requires graduate education and a nurse practitioner license on top of a registered nurse license, which sets it apart from registered and licensed practical nurses.
  • Principal/Head of SchoolLeads a school or a division of one, such as a lower, middle, or upper school. Oversees teachers and staff, sets academic and discipline standards, and is accountable for student outcomes and daily school operations.
  • Producer (Performing Arts/Media)Manages the production of performances, events, films, or media projects from idea to delivery. Assembles teams, manages budgets and schedules, and handles contracts and logistics so creative work reaches an audience.
  • Registered NurseProvides direct nursing care to patients or clients as a registered nurse, including assessments, care plans, medications, treatment, and health education, and may lead a shift or supervise other nursing staff. Requires a registered nurse license. Nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses are separate roles.
  • RegistrarKeeps a school's official student records: enrollment, class schedules, grades, transcripts, and reporting. Carries out record keeping policies set by school leadership and answers records requests from students, families, and colleges.
  • Superintendent (School District)Leads a school district or network of schools as its chief executive. Oversees principals and central office leaders, manages the overall budget, sets academic direction, and reports to a school board.
  • Teaching ArtistTeaches an art form, such as dance, music, theater, or visual art, in classes, schools, or community programs. Plans and leads lessons as a practicing artist, often part time or per session.
  • Technical Director/Production ManagerManages the technical and backstage side of productions at a theater or performing arts organization: sets, lighting, sound, rigging, and stage crews. Plans production schedules and budgets and keeps the stage safe.
  • VeterinarianProvides medical and surgical care to animals at a shelter, rescue, or nonprofit clinic, including exams, spay and neuter surgery, and treatment decisions. Requires a veterinary license and sets the medical standard of care for the animals.
  • Veterinary Technician/TechnologistAssists veterinarians with animal medical care, including exams, vaccinations, lab work, anesthesia, and surgical support, at a shelter or nonprofit clinic. Works under a veterinarian's direction and usually holds a veterinary technician credential.

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