Employment Opportunities

Finance & Administration Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-time (remote position) 

Schedule: Flexible Monday – Friday. 

Pay: $46-50,000 annual salary based on experience. 

Compensation includes a generous PTO package, holidays, and 7 separate personal days. This position is funded as a pilot program, with the potential to extend pending funding. Released has  a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement through the marketplace for health insurance. More information will be provided upon offer of employment. 

Location: Gainesville, FL. Remote hours approved position. Weekly in-office meetings, and occasional training and events to occur at our brick and mortar office if local.

About Released: Released is a small, grassroots non-profit organization focused on providing reentry support post-incarceration founded in 2023 by those who have been justice-impacted. We work inside Alachua County jail and in the community providing navigation and humanity to those returning from carceral systems.

Job Purpose:

Released is seeking a Finance & Administration Coordinator to join our team. The coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of Released, and the coordination of funding and data for contracts and grants. This staff member works for the Executive Director to address on-going financial operations at Released. 

The Finance & Administration Coordinator will manage donor relations and stewardship: Cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, ensuring their contributions are acknowledged, and they are kept informed and engaged with the nonprofit’s work and impact.

This role will work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to ensure internal operations are secure and sustainable, and that the organization’s commitment to equity is embedded in all finance, administrative, and operational functions.

• The ideal candidate is organized, optimistic, and diplomatic, values empathy and humility, with strong interpersonal skills and is a strong communicator (written and orally). 
• They have a well-rounded background in finance and operations, and experience working within a nonprofit.
• They have an understanding of carceral systems and are committed to supporting the mission.  
• It is important that the successful candidate can communicate and explain financial information to non-finance individuals and is willing to take on nonprofit operational tasks as needed.
• Will work within a trauma-informed lens while engaging with staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Finance

• Work with the Executive Director and Board Finance Directors to ensure the financial integrity of Released by overseeing and managing financial functions of the organization.
• Manage day-to-day financial tasks including, but not limited to: metrics, payroll oversight, bill payment, and taxes.
• Lead and oversee the annual budgeting process and support departmental budget management.
• Processing payroll; bi-weekly with our on-line payroll service.
• Assure all paperwork and filing to keep Released in good, nonprofit standing with the state and federal government is up to date and completed on time.
• Manage grant allocations, compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for the board treasurer.
• Other assigned and related duties by the Executive Director.

Administration 

• Ensure all policies and procedures are in compliance with applicable local, federal and state regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Review and approve all contracts and contractual amendments with the Executive Director. 
• Assist with new hire paperwork in regards to finance/payroll.
• Other assigned and related admin/operational duties by the Executive Director.

Leadership and Life of the Organization

• Serve as a member of the team, with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to advancing Released mission and vision for our served communities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong finance skills and interest and/or understanding of the field of programmatic finance and operations.
• A strong, consistent attention to detail, an organized work style, and the ability to follow through on work assignments independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to navigate and resolve conflict in a manner that values and respects relationships and diversity.
• Able to exercise sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality of all agency information.
• Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success.
• Exceptional communication skills that translate as direct, respectful, and transparent; both in writing and orally.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Math or Business Administration or Non-Profit Management.

• 2+ years’ experience in nonprofit or business finance.

• 2+ years in a leadership role or independently leading a business function.

• Experience with audit requirements, documentation, and preparation.

• Experience with grant compliance and financial reporting.

• Experience managing or contributing to the success of office operations.

• Experience or willingness to learn and research about reentry programming and carceral systems.

How to Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, and 2-3 professional or academic references to Emily Westerholm at emily@releasedreentry.org

Released is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. People with lived-carceral experience, disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

These duties, wages, percentages, dates, and descriptions are subject to change.