Sherrie Snipes Williams
CEO
sherrie.snipes-williams@charlestonpromise.org
Sherrie joined Charleston Promise Neighborhood in 2012 as CEO, and now has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management with local, grassroots and national membership organizations. Sherrie grew up in similar circumstances to that of families in the Promise Neighborhood. “I think I had the same things most kids in The Neck have: hardworking, caring parents; a strong church community; two or three teachers who encouraged me; discipline; and a dream to do more and be more,” she notes. It is Sherrie’s mission to make sure the children in our neighborhood are prepared with the tools that they need to succeed in elementary school and beyond. Even outside of work, she doesn’t slow down. Sherrie remains active with her church and sorority, serves as a reading coach, loves the game of tennis, and enjoys all adventures with her daughter and hubby. On the rare occasion that she has any, Sherrie enjoys spending her free time reading thrillers and romance novels.
Ashton Hernandez
Director of Programs
ashton.hernandez@charlestonpromise.org
Ashton started working with CPN back in 2015 when she joined the team as an AmeriCorps VISTA and helped launch the after-school program at our Neighborhood schools. After completion, she went on to obtain masters degrees in Public Administration and Environmental Studies from the College of Charleston. Her work was focused on public policy changes to alleviate environmental health impacts in vulnerable communities. Ashton went on to teach at the College for a few years and did some research at MUSC before coming back home to CPN. She has always been passionate about providing access to healthcare to everyone regardless of their socioeconomic status. She believes that healthcare is one of the more important needs and keys to success for every individual. In her free time, Ashton has a lot of artistic hobbies including painting, crafting, playing music, and singing. She also loves animals and has two rescue babies that are loved and spoiled.
Tami Barlow
Director of Operations
tami.barlow@charlestonpromise.org
Megan Reilly
Director of Development and
Marketing
KJ Kearney
Community Engagement Program Manager
kj.kearney@charlestonpromise.org
KJ is a native of North Charleston, SC, a product of Charleston County Schools and a proud graduate of South Carolina State University; Home of the Mighty Bulldogs and the Mighty 101. As the Community Engagement Program Manager, KJ works with the adult residents in the community to support them in organizing around the issues that matter to them. Bringing people together is KJ’s passion. In addition to his role with CPN, he has proven an ability to build community online via food. Through his James Beard award nominated initiative called “Black Food Fridays”, he encourages the community to purchase food and beverages from Black owned businesses every Friday. When not meeting with community members and partners, KJ can be found making loose leaf tea, giving Soul Food tours for Charleston Wine + Food, trying to read all of Octavia Butler’s books, and debating which shoes to purchase next!
Eduardo Curry
School Engagement Program
Manager
eduardo.curry@charlestonpromise.org
Kinsey Clark
Development and Marketing Manager
Kinsey.Clark@charlestonpromise.org
Kinsey joins the CPN team with 3 years of Non-Profit experience. She has worked for Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Volunteerism and Charleston Habitat for Humanity as the Volunteer Coordinator. She also is an AmeriCorps National alum! Kinsey is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee and she went to college at Carson Newman University in Jefferson City Tennessee. She graduated from CN with a degree in Communications and Nonprofit leadership in 2020. She’s a Tennessee girl at heart but loves living in the Lowcountry. Outside of work, Kinsey loves getting out in her community whether that is going to local events or just trying a new restaurant. She enjoys thrifting, reading and trying new things!
Michael Jones
Marketing and Outreach Intern
michael.jones@charlestonpromise.org’
Michael is a rising senior at Early College High School. Though originally from Pennsylvania, Michael moved to Johns Island in March of 2020. Along with being a full time student, he volunteered at the Charleston Habitat for Humanity and worked as a sales associate at Food Lion. After becoming a Bank of America Student Leader, Michael has joined the CPN team until the end of July. He takes pride in his academic achievements including being an expected salutatorian. He enjoys reading classical literature, meeting new people, and traveling to new places. A fun fact about him is that he has a huge family as he is one of seven.
Position Vacant
Finance and Grants Manager
Essential Functions
Financial Management
Accounting and Invoicing
Enter invoices and print checks.
Run reports by programs and grants.
Obtain signatures on web payments from the CEO and Board Chair.
Assist with audits and annual financial reviews.
Purchasing
Grants Management and Reporting
Understand grant requirements and compliance.
Coordinate with the Director of Programs on federal grants, such as the 21st Century Community Learning Center program, providing oversight of the allocation of funds and tracking of expenses to ensure quality reporting.
Serve as the budget manager in the SC Department of Education GAPS portal under the oversight of the Director of Programs and Director of Operations.
Ensure all vendors are eligible to work with CCSD and all MOUs are in place before they provide services in the afterschool and summer programs.
Educate vendors on the requirements for reimbursement of their services.
Review vendor invoices and prepare check requests for reimbursement, matching all requests to the relevant program and individual grant guidelines.
Communicate with vendors regarding any questions and resolve any issues.
Track expenditures to ensure all requests are accurate and do not exceed vendor MOUs agreed-upon terms.
Confirm and approve invoices for submission and ensure hours match weekly timesheets.
Support the Director of Programs and fundraising department with the organization of grant submissions and reporting processes.
Ability to attend some after-hours program engagement nights held for our residents.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- 3-5 years of financial management, including budgets and accounting, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Proven mastery of the Microsoft suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Accounting and financial skills are essential; nonprofit finance and accounting experience are highly preferred.
- Financial Edge or QuickBooks accounting software experience preferred.
- Skilled in managing invoice payments, vendor relationships, and grant systems and processes.
- Proven track record of success in setting priorities, keen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making.
- Strong project management and organizational and technology skills.
- Ability to multitask and shift quickly and effectively among tasks and priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, as well as an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexible and adaptive work style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.
- Strong team player with a proactive, service-oriented attitude.
Licenses and/or Certifications required:
- Current driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance
- Background check
- Three professional references
How to Apply
- Email a compelling cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 3 professional references in one attachment, with Program Administration & Grants Manager in the subject line to info@charlestonpromise.org.
