.:Resource Guides:Capacity Building-What Are the Jobs?
Capacity Building
What Are the Jobs?
Entry-level positions provide administrative support and do not oversee other staff. Titles include Administrative Assistant, Program Assistant, Training Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Receptionist, Office Assistant, and Secretary. These jobs usually require a
bachelor's degree, and it is helpful to have a commitment to the development of the nonprofit sector to be considered for these jobs. Annual salary ranges for these positions are generally $20,000 - $35,000.*
Mid-level staff are often managers who oversee the efforts of others in a specific focus area in support of program activities. Representative titles include Program Manager, Consulting Manager, Training Manager, Office Manager, Operations Manager, Communications Manager,
and Website Manager. These positions often require Master's degrees in public administration, nonprofit management, communications, or education. The knowledge of management concepts is important for these roles, as is specific technical skill or experience relevant to their
specific position. Salary ranges for these positions are generally $35,000 - $45,000.
MSO's also need consultants and trainers to provide services on a variety of management issues for client organizations. Titles include Staff Consultant, OD Consultant, HR Consultant, Program Associate, and Senior Associate. These positions often require a master's degree,
significant experience in the area on which they are consulting, and strong group facilitation and platform skills. Salary ranges are generally from $40,000 - $60,000.
Senior-level positions are responsible for strategically managing an area of responsibility, whether it be the overall direction of the organization or a specific program. Titles include Executive Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director, Deputy Director, Managing
Director, Director of Client Services, Director of Consulting, Director of Training, Director of Development, and Director of Finance and Administration. These positions usually require master's degrees, as well as 7 + years of experience working in the nonprofit sector,
skills in public speaking and group facilitation, and extensive experience in supervising staff. Salary ranges for these positions are generally $50,000 - $90,000.
* Salary information and job titles from "2001 MSO Compensation Report," Alliance for Nonprofit Management and Raffa and Associates, Washington DC, 2001
