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Environmental Designs

Landscape Crew Member

Henderson, CO · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

About Environmental Designs Environmental Designs is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading ... Duties include mowing, raking, weeding, pruning, edging, backpack blowing, and debris pickup.

Environmental Designs

Landscape Crew Member

Golden, CO · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

About Environmental Designs Environmental Designs is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading ... Duties include mowing, raking, weeding, pruning, edging, backpack blowing, and debris pickup.

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Environmental Designs

Landscape Crew Member

Loveland, CO · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Environmental Designs Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in ... Duties include mowing, raking, weeding, pruning, edging, backpack blowing, and debris pickup.

Ellevation

Director of Product Design

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$168K - $207K/yr

Partner with the Principal Product Designer to assess the current state of Backpack and the craft bar across the team. * 6 months : Steward the overall direction of Product Design. Ensure designers ...

Ellevation

Director of Product Design

Boston, MA · On-site

$168K - $207K/yr

Partner with the Principal Product Designer to assess the current state of Backpack and the craft bar across the team. * 6 months : Steward the overall direction of Product Design. Ensure designers ...

Webco Industries

Controls Technician

Sand Springs, OK · On-site

$25.75 - $33.75/hr

... Designing and modifying HMIs using FactoryTalk View ME or Studio View Designer. SUPERVISION ... For example, Control Technician's carry either a tool pouch or tool backpack from equipment to ...

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How much do backpack designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for backpack designer in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Backpack Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backpack Designer, you need a strong background in industrial or fashion design, an understanding of materials and ergonomics, and proficiency with CAD software. Familiarity with prototyping tools, pattern making software, and an understanding of manufacturing processes are often required, and formal education in design or a related field is preferred. Creativity, attention to detail, collaboration, and effective communication set standout designers apart. These capabilities ensure functional, stylish, and marketable products that meet both user needs and production requirements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Backpack Designer?

A Backpack Designer's day commonly involves sketching new concepts, creating digital designs using CAD software, selecting and sourcing materials, and collaborating with product developers or engineers to refine prototypes. You may participate in meetings with marketing teams to align on target customer preferences and review feedback from sample testing to improve designs. Coordination with manufacturers to ensure materials, construction, and fit are up to specification is also routine. This hands-on, collaborative environment allows designers to see their creations evolve from initial concept to finished product, offering both creativity and practical problem-solving opportunities.

What is a Backpack Designer job?

A Backpack Designer is responsible for creating functional, stylish, and ergonomic backpack designs. They consider factors like materials, durability, comfort, and user needs while sketching, prototyping, and refining their designs. They often collaborate with manufacturers, product developers, and marketing teams to ensure the final product meets brand and consumer expectations. This role requires creativity, technical knowledge, and an understanding of industry trends to design backpacks that are both practical and aesthetically appealing.

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Infographic showing various Backpack Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,698 per year, or $27.3 per hour.
Vice President, Finance

Vice President, Finance

Blessings in a Backpack

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$140K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2008, Blessings in a Backpack (Blessings) mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide weekend food for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Blessings envisions a future where every school-aged child has the nourishment needed to learn and grow. Guided by a 'One Team for All Kids' philosophy, Blessings is transforming operations to drive measurable impact and growth in core markets, building on a legacy of providing 30M hunger-free weekends and reaching more than 1M children in just 15 years.
Founded in Louisville, Kentucky with an office in downtown Chicago, Blessings currently consists of 5 regions, including 7 chapters, 1,200+ community-driven programs, 45 employees across 11 states, and a $16M operating budget. Blessings is focused on evolving operations, maximizing mission delivery, and cultivating a culture of collective achievement.
Blessings in a Backpack seeks a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Finance to serve as the organization's senior-most finance leader and a key partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors. Reporting to the CEO, the VP will lead all core finance functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, compliance, payroll, treasury, grant and fund tracking, in addition to financial systems and technology.
This role is designed for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who can strengthen the financial infrastructure needed to support Blessings' next stage of growth while ensuring sound stewardship, strong internal controls, accurate reporting, and long-term financial sustainability. The VP will partner across development, programs, regions, chapters, and operations to improve financial visibility, support better decision-making, and build the people, processes, and systems required for sustainable growth and greater mission impact.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic financial leadership and clear insight to the CEO, executive team, and Board.
  • Lead accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, compliance, payroll, treasury, and cash/investment oversight
  • Build annual budget and long-range financial plans aligned with fundraising and program goals
  • Oversee grant accounting, restricted/ unrestricted/ designated fund tracking, and donor/grantor compliance
  • Steward and evolve internal controls, financial policies, GAAP/nonprofit reporting, and Form 990 readiness
  • Partner with development, programs, and regional/chapter leaders to improve financial visibility and decisions
  • Modernize finance, payroll, ERP, and reporting systems; lead implementations, integrations, and vendors
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance/accounting team; build scalable people, processes, and systems

Qualifications & Skills
  • 10+ years progressive financial leadership; nonprofit experience required; CPA preferred, MBA a plus
  • Strong expertise of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, grants, donor restrictions, and multi-stream budgets
  • Proven ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial leaders, board members, and fundraisers
  • Experience overseeing audit, compliance, IRS/nonprofit reporting, payroll operations, and internal controls
  • Demonstrated success leading financial systems and technology initiatives, including system implementations, process redesign, and change management.
  • Background in complex fund environments, multi-market organizations, and donor-funded organizations
  • Collaborative leader with strong analytical, communication, and change-management skills
  • Familiarity with Blackbaud preferred; NetSuite, Sage Intacct, ADP, and reporting tools a plus
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • The ability to communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients via phone, video call, and email.
Work Environment
This position may be hybrid or fully remote, depending on the candidate's location. Relocation assistance is not provided. Occasional travel will be required for team meetings, training, and organizational events.
Benefits
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Winter Break, Summer Fridays, FSA Plan, 403(b) Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Blessings in a Backpack is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Blessings in a Backpack is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email HR at: HR @blessingsinabackpack.org

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