Careers

Thank you for your interest! Please see below for any opportunities.

TROSA is committed to upholding equity and supporting and promoting a culture of inclusion for our community. TROSA serves a diverse population, providing a safe, supportive place for individuals to realize and affirm their self-worth, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

As an employer, TROSA extends these values to our hiring practices, recognizing that different experiences, life circumstances, environments, and past situations can inform the trajectory of one’s path, and that a diverse workforce can help to enrich and expand the overall benefit of our community. We encourage applicants who embody and support our culture of inclusion, which values honesty, courage, and community.

Food Service Administrator

Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of the operational integrity of the Food Service department at TROSA. Primary duties of office work include, but are not limited to, quality control, policies and procedures, compliance, efficiencies, and effectiveness of the department, as well as the safety and health of the food service operations.

Responsibilities

  • Create/update and ensure adherence to Food Service and TROSA policies and procedures.
  • Oversee quality improvement of menu, food service, catering, and inventory management.
  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness of Food Service department.
  • Develop and oversee training curriculum, including ServSafe and safety training. Maintain attendance records.
  • Manage budget and expenditures. Set monthly spending limits for food and supplies.
  • Work with Inkind Manager on product donations that can offset spending budget for food, beverages, and supplies.
  • Analyze spending for appropriateness, as well as cost-saving or quality opportunities. Negotiate bulk purchases.
  • Make or recommend purchases that require corporate credit.
  • Ensure compliance with government/partner requirements: USDA, VA, FNS/SNAP, Health Department, NCHFA, Feed The Children, Good360, donors, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with TROSA’s Emergency Preparedness & Response manual.
  • Prepare for annual inventory test counts by TROSA’s auditing firm in June.
  • Manage vendor relationships and agreements.
  • Manage service contracts.
  • Collaborate with staff on large scale events involving food service.
  • Serve as point person for construction and renovation projects.
  • Prepare SITs for entry-level staff responsibilities.
  • Develop the skills, knowledge, and ability of entry-level staff members to take over administrative duties of the department.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills/Abilities

  • High school or equivalent
  • Experience in food service, serving large populations
  • Knowledge of food and catering services
  • Ability to develop standard operating procedures and training manuals
  • Comfortable working within budgets
  • Skilled using computers to document procedures, analyze data, and create communication tools, checklists, etc.
  • Ability to correctly estimate cost/profit for outside catering jobs
  • Excellent communication skills for use with TROSA staff and residents as well as outside catering clients
  • Detail-oriented with proven organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to set priorities, follow up, and meet deadlines
  • High standard of professionalism, personal values and integrity
  • Maintain ServSafe certification

 

Special Requirements

  • The usual work schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime business hours.
  • Willing to work evenings/weekends as the job requires.

 

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package. The role is not remote and will work onsite at our Durham campus.

Please email a cover letter with salary expectations and a resume to careers@trosainc.org.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Grants and Development Operations Assistant

About TROSA
Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc. (TROSA) is an innovative, multi-year residential program that empowers people with substance use disorders to be productive, recovering individuals by providing comprehensive treatment, experiential vocational training, education, and continuing care.

Over 50% of TROSA’s budget is self-generated through award-winning social enterprises and a robust pipeline of in-kind support. Government and foundation grants and traditional philanthropy generate the remaining funds needed to provide individuals with comprehensive services free of cost.

Job Description
The Grants and Development Operations Assistant will primarily identify, research, and pursue funding opportunities by writing grants from foundations, corporations, and government sources. This position requires exceptional persuasive writing skills. This individual will update the grants calendar, manage the grants database, gather and compile program data, and assemble grant proposals. The Grants and Development Operations Assistant will work closely with key providers and project managers to ensure proposals meet application and reporting requirements and deadlines. Additionally, they will provide administrative support, assist in fundraising activities, including occasional events, and maintain accurate records and reports for the Chief Development Officer.

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and submit regional and community grant proposals and reports
  • Identify, research, and evaluate funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources (new and existing)
  • Gather and compile program data to articulate TROSA’s needs in grant proposals
  • Develop and maintain relationships with funding partners and coordinate a stewardship plan to build relationships with current and prospective funders
  • Work closely with the Director of Communications and Chief Development Officer to coordinate, write, and catalog TROSA success stories, annual Impact Reports, and other printed and electronic documents specific to development
  • Assist in preparing fundraising and impact reporting documents
  • Ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulations, tracking program outcomes and impact
  • Update grants calendar and ensure meeting submission and reporting deadlines
  • Manage grants database and maintain accurate records in Virtuous CRM
  • Evaluate and improve proposal-writing processes and approaches
  • Work closely with finance and program teams to develop and manage grant budgets, including monitoring and tracking expenses related to grant-funded activities to ensure fiscal responsibility
  • Collaborate with staff to collect necessary data for reporting purposes
  • Prepare accurate grant progress reports to support decision-making by the Chief Development Officer
  • Maintain updated TROSA presentation materials
  • Participate in fundraising events and department activities as needed

 

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills/Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills
  • Proficiency in grant writing and research
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
  • Experience with development databases, preferably Blackbaud or Virtuous
  • Knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies
  • Passion for the mission and goals of TROSA
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team

 

Special Requirements

  • Commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes, maintaining a results-oriented fundraising and communications culture
  • Meeting deadlines is a must
  • Must be available for some activities at night and on weekends
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of TROSA, including donor, volunteer, and program participant information
  • Flexibility to help with additional tasks when needed

 

The Grants and Development Operations Assistant is a full-time, mid-level, exempt position with comprehensive benefits. The role will work onsite at our Durham campus, with the possibility of occasional remote work.

Please email a cover letter (providing salary expectations and how you learned about the position) and a resume to careers@trosainc.org.
TROSA requires writing samples and references from finalists.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.