Job & Volunteer Opportunities

​​​Position: Outreach Advocate

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Reporting Office: Mammoth Lakes, CA

Pay Range: $22.50-$28.74

Job Type: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Benefits: Employee retirement with employer contributions, medical insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick accruals, bilingual pay differential. (Benefits available after successful completion of the introductory period)

 

Job Description: Provides outreach to unserved/underserved communities in Inyo and Mono Counties. Provides crisis intervention services to clients who have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. May work from home if scheduled outside of normal office hours. This is a mandated reporting position. Reports to DV/SA Programs Coordinator.

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Required:

• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.

• High School diploma or equivalency.

• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

• Required to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and overnight travel.

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Office 365 and willing to learn industry specific software.

• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision in both individual and team settings.

• Knowledge of professional office practices including proper conduct and dress.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to work well under pressure and deal appropriately with crisis and stress situations.

• Ability to work with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, socio-economic, sexual, and political orientations.

• Willing to undergo to a live scan background check.

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Preferred:

• Educational/professional background in public education, public health, prevention, social services, or a related field.

• At least one year of experience with a similar agency and/or working with unserved and underserved populations.

• Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Counselor certification pursuant to California Evidence Code, Article 8.7, Section 1037.1

 

Essential Job Duties:

• This position is primarily responsible for organizing and facilitating regularly scheduled events and presentations open to the public and provided in community settings in outlying areas, and for providing outreach and direct client services to outlying areas, under-served populations, and Spanish-speaking communities in Inyo and Mono Counties.

• Provide additional community support groups, educational presentations, and outreach events in Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in collaboration with the Support Group Advocate.

• Provide closed Spanish-language support groups and psychoeducational classes at Transitional Housing campus for Transitional Housing residents in collaboration with Housing Advocates.

• Implement evidence-based curricula for school and/or youth-focused violence prevention programming, presentations, support groups, and other youth activities in collaboration with the Youth Advocate.

• Respond to walk in clients/hotline calls needing immediate assistance with issues relating to domestic violence and sexual assault.

• Provide crisis intervention services for persons directly or indirectly experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.

• Respond to hospital and law enforcement calls to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

• Provide Emergency Protective Order (EPO) and Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) assistance in Inyo and Mono Counties.

• Work after-hours shifts on 24-hour crisis line.

• Collaborate with referral agencies, especially those that provide services to underserved populations, provide professional training.

• Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Counselor certified pursuant to California Evidence Code, Article 8.7, Section 1037.1; participate in ongoing training to maintain certification.

• Provide culturally sensitive services and work with representatives of underserved communities; provide bilingual services to Spanish-speaking clients and community partners.

• Provide Safe Haven services and other emergency support to survivors.

• Maintain accurate client records, documentation, data collection, and completion of reports and forms as outlined in grant requirements and Agency policy.

• Provide office coverage as needed in offices in Inyo and Mono Counties.

• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the agency including representing the agency in a professional manner and maintaining the highest standard of confidentiality.

• Work independently and as a member of the Wild Iris team.

• Make mandated reports of child, dependent adult, and elderly abuse or neglect per California Penal Code Section 11165.7

• Perform other duties as assigned.​

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Position: Fiscal Director

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Reporting Office: Remote/Bishop, CA/California Residents Only

Pay Range: $53.01-$71.10                

Job Type: Full-time, salary, exempt

Benefits: Employee retirement with employer contributions, medical insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick accruals.

(Benefits available after successful completion of the introductory period.)

 

Job Description: Responsible for the immediate, short-term, and long-term fiscal solvency of the agency through management of organizational cash flow and forecasting. Ensures effective fiscal operations and performance through policy, guidance, and direct support. Safeguards and maximizes the organization’s fiscal resources, creates a fiscal environment that supports the mission and values of the organization, and ensures the success of the agency through active participation as a member of the senior leadership team. This is not a mandated reporting position. Reports to Executive Director.

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Required:

• Dedication to Wild Iris’s mission, vision, and values.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible successful experience in financial administration or accounting supervision

• BA/BS in business, accounting, finance, or related field.

• Experience in working with government guidelines and regulations.

• Proven experience in producing and maintaining accurate financial records including preparation of government audit.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state legislation affecting non-profits.

• Ability to perform a wide range of accounting tasks including general bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, project/grant management, auditing, and human resource management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks; ability to learn agency specific software and platforms.

• Ability to communicate financial concepts to programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not have finance backgrounds.

• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.

• Must abide by regulations regarding confidentiality, ethics, and Wild Iris policies.

• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

• The ability to work well under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Conduct, appearance, and work performance of professional quality.

• Willing to undergo a live scan background check.

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Preferred:

• Experience managing multiple federal, state, and private grants.

• Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Counselor certified pursuant to California Evidence Code Article 8.7, Section 1037.1

• At least one year of experience with a similar agency.

• At least one year of experience performing similar or transferable duties.

• Bilingual and biliterate – English and Spanish.

 

Essential Job Duties:

• Effectively communicate urgent financial matters to the Executive Director.  

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate consultants and contractors.   

• Monthly reports to Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors on grant management and profit and loss.   

• Provide leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of the agency in the absence of the Executive Director.  

• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met.  

• Maintain agency fiscal records and payroll personnel files.  

• Review the agency’s business insurance policies with insurance vendors.  

• Oversee the management of all leases, contracts, grants, and other financial commitments.  

• Provide or oversee fiscal orientation to all new employees.  

• Manage automatic sync between the Gusto payroll system and QuickBooks online to ensure all information transfers correctly.  

• Prepare annual reports such as tax forms for vendors (1099s).  

• Review deposits entered by the fiscal admin.  

• Participate in annual budgeting and planning process for the overall agency and each individual grant.  

• Review all transactions in the Divvy credit card system to ensure compliance with policies and grants.  

• Manage automatic sync between the Divvy credit card system and QuickBooks online to ensure all information transfers correctly.  

• Prepare month end payroll allocations and general expense allocations in compliance with grant requirements.  

• Prepare and submit grant budget modifications, invoicing, and year-end closings for each grant by grantor and agency deadlines to ensure timely reimbursement from the state and other grantors; respond to grantor inquires on budgetary matters.   

• Ensure compliance with fiscal/budgeting terms, rules, and regulations for each agency grant contract; create internal controls.   

• Prepare a monthly report of all grant reimbursements and expenditures to date.  

• Prepare for and assist with grantor audits, promptly respond to audit findings, implement changes and procedures as necessary, and prepare and submit all related reports; prepare for and assist with organizational audits.    

• Perform other duties as assigned.